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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Bae Doo-na shares portraying Korean identity in Hollywood's 'Rebel Moon'
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[From the Scene] Monks, Buddhists hail return of remains of Buddhas
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Medical schools granted enrollment quota flexibility for next year
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Yoon offers first one-on-one meeting with opposition leader next week
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France rejects opening Paris flight routes to T'way Air, deals blow to Korean Air merger
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan
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Chinese man behind drug scam targeting teens nabbed in Cambodia
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Jaguar XJ named luxury car of the year
The Jaguar XJ has been named this year’s International Luxury Car of the Year, Jaguar Land Rover Korea announced Thursday. All New XJThe company said the All New XJ sedan was named the International Luxury Car of the Year at the International Car of the Year awards by a panel of automotive journalists from publications including Auto Week, Road & Travel Magazine, MSN Autos, Consumer Guide Automot
April 24, 2011
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Hyundai, Kia show off wares in N.Y.
Hyundai Motor Co. unveils the new Accent subcompact in the New York International Auto Show on Friday. (Hyundai Motor)Korean carmakers focus on subcompact car market in U.S.South Korea’s two largest carmakers Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. are taking part in the New York International Auto Show, as the Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition nears a close.The New York show runs until
April 24, 2011
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The world’s fastest pick-up truck
MUNICH, Germany (DPA) ― BMW has built what it claims to be the world’s fastest pick-up truck, the BMW M3 pick-up, with an output of 309kW/420 hp under the bonnet and a top speed of 300 kph.The one-off concept vehicle was taken for “comprehensive testing” under strictest secrecy on the Nuerburgring racetrack on April 1, the car maker said.The rear-axle is said to have a load capacity of up to 450 k
April 17, 2011
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Porsche to mark 25 years in Korea
Stuttgart Sports Cars, the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles, is offering special deals on the Cayenne and 911 until June 30 as part of a year-long campaign celebrating the German luxury marque’s 25th year in Korea.During the period, those purchasing the Cayenne will be offered a chance to drive the Panamera 4 using Porsche’s finance service’s lease contract while waiting for t
April 17, 2011
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Infiniti Essence concept car on display
Nissan Korea is putting the Infiniti Essence concept car that made its Korean debut at the recent Seoul Motor Show in Infiniti showrooms across the country until the end of May. Infiniti EssenceThe vehicle is currently on display at Infiniti’s showroom in Gangnam District until the end of the month. The Essence will then be displayed at the Seocho-gu showroom until mid May.The concept car will the
April 17, 2011
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Hanbul Motors cuts engine oil prices
Hanbul Motors, the official importer and distributor of Peugeot vehicles, announced Thursday that it lowered the price of selected engine oils sold at official Peugeot service centers by 20 percent. There are 15 official Peugeot service centers located across the country.The engine oils with lowered prices are the Total Quarts 9000 used in Peugeot’s Euro IV diesel engine and the Total INEO used in
April 17, 2011
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Hyundai’s new service for Equus, Genesis
Hyundai Motor Co. introduced a new membership service for Equus and Genesis luxury sedan buyers on Thursday.The new membership service, BLU Honors, is available to those buying 2012 Equus or Genesis sedans, who submit applications. EquusEquus buyers opting for the service can choose from six rounds of golf at selected courses in the two years after the purchase, tickets to eight culture events and
April 17, 2011
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AD Motors taps into Japanese electric car market
AD Motors, a local electric car manufacturer, said it has begun exporting the Change electric car to Japan.The company had signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the issue with Japan’s Autorex on March 31. Change electric car. (AD Motors)Under the contract, Autorex will import Change vehicles to Japan, and the Nippon Automobile Fair Certificate Association will be responsible for marketing
April 17, 2011
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Korean cars in U.S. cited for interior design
Korean carmakers have come a long way since the days of the Hyundai Pony, the first locally developed automobile to be exported.The days of being widely perceived as makers of cheap but unreliable vehicles are long gone with overseas surveys and consumer research showing vast improvements in their quality rankings.Despite such developments, local carmakers’ design capabilities appeared to be laggi
April 17, 2011
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S. Korean automakers to unveil models at Shanghai motor show
SEOUL, (Yonhap) - South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller affiliate Kia Motors Corp. plan to showcase dozens of their latest models at the upcoming auto show in Shanghai, China, industry sources said Sunday.Auto Shanghai 2011 is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday for a 10-day run, bringing together more than 1,500 auto manufacturers and auto parts makers from across the world.Hy
April 17, 2011
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Interest-free installment on Nissan models
Nissan Korea is offering special financing programs on the Altima+ sedan and the crossover utility vehicle Murano until the end of the month.With the Altima+ 3.5 and the Murano, the company is offering a 36-month interest-free installment program with 35 percent of the price paid up front. AltimaFor the Murano, the company will also provide a 4 million won ($3,700) fuel voucher to those making the
April 10, 2011
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Kia offers checkups to mark 10 millionth export
Kia Motors Corp. is offering free checkups to mark its exports hitting over 10 million units on March 23. As part of the event, the company will be offering checkups to Kia owners living on major islands scattered along the coast of the country, including Ullenung island in the East Sea, until May 19. Starting Tuesday, the company will check the air conditioning systems fitted in Kia vehicles used
April 10, 2011
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Limited-time offer on Peugeot 207GT
Hanbul Motors, Korea’s official Peugeot importer and distributor, is offering a special financing scheme on the 207GT during April to mark the model’s global sales breaking the 2 million mark.Until the end of the month, those purchasing the vehicle can choose between a 24-month interest-free installment program or a lease financing scheme. Peugeot 207GTUsing the zero-interest installment program,
April 10, 2011
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Hyundai, NHN step up IT efforts
Hyundai Motor Group announced Sunday that its two carmakers signed a memorandum of understanding with NHN Corp. to collaborate in the field of automotive information technology and telematics.NHN is the operator of the country’s top search engine Naver. Combining telecommunications and informatics, telematics for automobiles refers to the application of wireless telecommunications tools including
April 10, 2011
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Hyundai Mobis focuses on technology, environment, human values
Latest products from Korea’s top auto parts maker turn heads at Seoul Motor ShowHyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s largest automobile parts manufacturer, is grabbing the limelight at the Seoul Motor Show with its latest products emphasizing environmental and human values as well as technological edge. The event is underway at the KINTEX exhibition center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on the largest s
April 6, 2011
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GM Korea launches Chevrolet Captiva
GM Korea Co., the Korean unit of U.S. automaker General Motors Co., unveiled the new Chevrolet Captiva sports utility vehicle in Korea on Tuesday.The new Captiva is the first Chevrolet SUV to be launched here since GM Korea, formerly GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, decided to replace all its GM Daewoo vehicles with Chevrolet models.The Captiva is the fifth Chevrolet vehicle to be launched here with t
April 5, 2011
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Discount on Mercedes-Benz collection
Mercedes-Benz Korea is holding an online event offering 20 percent discount coupons to those who join the Mercedes-Benz Collection homepage to mark the German carmaker’s 125th anniversary. The Mercedes-Benz Collection consists of Mercedes-Benz memorabilia including clothing and accessories. The offer, available until April 20, is available to those joining the website for the first time. In additi
April 3, 2011
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Free iPad2 with Cadillac
GM Korea, the distributor of Cadillac vehicles in Korea, is offering iPad2 tablet computers with all Cadillac vehicles purchased during the Seoul Motor Show.The show is open until April 10.To mark GM Korea’s participation in the show, the company is offering the iPad2 for customers who sign purchase contracts before the show’s end, and receive their vehicles before the end of the month. Cadillac
April 3, 2011
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Chrysler begins free checkup campaign
Chrysler Korea is holding the “2011 Refresh Campaign,” which offers free checkup services for Chrysler vehicles registered before Dec. 31, 2007 until the end of the month. Models pose with the compact sport utility vehicle New Compass released by Chrysler Korea last month. (Yonhap News)Owners of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles registered before the specified date will be offered a comprehensive
April 3, 2011
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Fiat to up its Chrysler stake to 35 percent
TURIN, Italy (DPA) ― Fiat intends to increase by 10 percent its current 25 percent controlling interest in U.S. carmaker Chrysler, the chief executive of both companies, Sergio Marchionne, said Wednesday.“We will soon bring our stake in Chrysler to 35 percent, Marchionne said during a Fiat shareholders’ meeting at the Italian company’s Turin headquarters, indicating the move would happen soon.Figu
April 3, 2011