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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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[Photo News] LG honors Korean War heroes
A video featuring 12 high-profile US and South Korean war veterans plays on LG Group’s giant billboard in the heart of Times Square in New York on Thursday. South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs made the video in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korea-US alliance this year.
IndustryApril 20, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai's lunar dream
Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday unveiled the concept image of a lunar exploration rover, signaling the auto giant's initiatives to develop future space mobility. Working with South Korea's leading institutes, Hyundai Motor said it expects to complete the development of a prototype in the second half of 2024, setting 2027 as the target year to launch the actual product. The lunar rover will be equipped with autonomous driving technology, a self-charging system based on solar power, and
TechnologyApril 20, 2023
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[Photo News] Korean War heroes to be on display in New York's Times Square
Portraits of 12 Korean and American heroes who fought during the Korean War (1950-1953) will be on public display Thursday in New York's Times Square, marking the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Samsung and LG will play a video dedicated to the Korean War veterans, made by the South Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, starting from 12 a.m. on Monday. The video contains the portraits of 12 heroes including General Douglas MacArthur, who led the successful Ope
DefenseApril 20, 2023
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[Photo News] World IT Show kicks off
The latest home appliances are showcased by Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics at the World IT Show 2023 that kicked off Wednesday in Seoul. The nation’s two top tech giants set up exhibition booths to show off their latest home appliances and mobile devices at the tech trade show running through Friday. Above is LG’s MoodUp color-changing refrigerator, while below is a gaming zone for Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S23 smartphone.
IndustryApril 19, 2023
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[Photo News] Dolphin with severed beak raises alarm over dolphin tourism
A dolphin with a severely damaged beak and fin was spotted on Monday off the southwestern shore of Jeju Island, raising concerns over dolphin tourism. Photos of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin and its herd taken by local media show that large parts of its beak and fin have been severed. The injuries appear quite recent, with what appears to be blood still visible around the affected areas. Jeju-based dolphin advocacy groups have argued that fishing boats and ferries severely harm dolphins by
Social AffairsApril 19, 2023
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[Photo News] Robot for rehabilitation
Hyundai Motor said Wednesday that it held a ceremony to donate two units of the X-ble MEX, a wearable robot developed to help users exercise the lower body, to Asan Medical Center in Seoul. The wearable robots will be used to help with the treatment and rehabilitation of paraplegia patients, according to the company. Hyundai has trademarked X-ble as its wearable robot brand with the intention to expand the technology to various industries.
TechnologyApril 19, 2023
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[Photo News] Volkswagen to foster tech talent in Korea
Volkswagen Group Korea said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with 42 Wolfsburg, a German nonprofit coding school, the German Embassy in Korea and a consortium led by Seoul’s Education Ministry to nurture young tech talent in the automotive software sector. The signing ceremony was held Thursday in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Germany, with German Ambassador to Korea Michael Reiffenstuel (front, center) and Volkswagen Group K
IndustryApril 18, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai N makes China debut
Hyundai Motor Group said it has unveiled its high performance car N Brand model The New Elantra at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in China for the first time in the world. The Elantra model, scheduled for launch by the end of this year, is part of Hyundai's renewed sales push in China. Mufasa, the compact sport utility vehicle waiting for debut in June, was also showcased during the event.
MobilityApril 18, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai sponsors archery
Hyundai Motor Group said Monday it has renewed its sponsorship of the World Archery Federation for three more years until 2026. The carmaker will be sponsoring the archery games for 10 years, with this year’s Hyundai Archery World Cup and Hyundai World Archery Championships slated for Apr. 18 and July, respectively. Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun is serving as the head of the Korea Archery Association since 2005.
IndustryApril 17, 2023
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[Photo News] 1st rollable display for cars
Hyundai Mobis said Monday it has developed a rollable display for cars -- the first of its kind globally. The 30-inch display can be rolled up and down depending on the mode the driver chooses. The automotive parts unit affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group said it aims to secure orders from luxury carmakers globally.
MobilityApril 17, 2023
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[Photo News] Robot chefs
Doosan Robotics on Monday launched a food and beverage collaboration robot that can aid basic operations in the kitchen. According to the company, the robot arm can lift up and carry objects weighing up to 5 kilograms with an operational reach of 90 centimeters. Doosan Robotic said it will look to expand the application of the robot arm to bakeries and fast food restaurants.
TechnologyApril 17, 2023
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[Photo News] Polestar among luxury brands
Polestar, a Swedish all-electric vehicle maker, has become the first auto importer to open a pop-up store at the Hyundai Department Store in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province. According to Polestar Korea, the EV maker will operate the pop-up store on the first floor alongside luxury brands such as Gucci, Hermes and Tiffany & Co. through May 14. Customers can check out the Polestar 2 on display, take the vehicle for a test ride and receive their orders at the department store.
MobilityApril 16, 2023
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[Photo News] Samsung wins 80 iF Design Awards
Samsung Electronics said Friday its Bespoke Infinite built-in home appliance lineup has snatched a gold award at the International Forum Design Award 2023. This year, the tech giant has won a total of 80 awards -- a record figure -- at the German design competition. (Samsung Electronics)
IndustryApril 14, 2023
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[Photo News] Nighttime palace tour
Traditional Korean musicians perform at Gyeongbokgung in central Seoul on Thursday. The Cultural Heritage Administration plans to offer spring nighttime tours of the royal palace between Wednesdays and Sundays, from April 15 to May 13. Visitors carrying lanterns take a tour of Gyeongbokgung in central Seoul on Thursday. The Cultural Heritage Administration plans to offer spring nighttime tours of the royal palace between Wednesdays and Sundays, from April 15 to May 13. Visitors carrying la
CultureApril 14, 2023
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[Photo News] Snack binge
EconomyApril 13, 2023
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[Photo News] Kona Electric
Hyundai Motor Company on Thursday launched The All-New Kona Electric, a compact electric sports utility vehicle designed to suit the different lifestyles of various customers. Equipped with a 64.8 kilowatt-hour battery, the electric SUV can drive up to 417 kilometers per charge. According to the automaker, its starting price is set at 46.54 million won ($35,200), while the actual purchase cost is estimated to be in the low to mid 30 million won range after local and central government subsidies
MobilityApril 13, 2023
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[Photo News] BMW's hydrogen vision
BMW Korea on Wednesday unveiled its hydrogen-powered pilot model, the iX5 Hydrogen, on Yeongjongdo, Incheon. Based on BMW’s fifth-generation eDrive technology, it can power up to 401 horsepower and accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 6 seconds. The car’s energy tank, which takes 3-4 minutes for a full charge, can store approximately 6 kilograms of hydrogen. It can drive around 500 kilometers on a single charge.
MobilityApril 12, 2023
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[Photo News] Korea-Japan business exchanges
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (center), who is also chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, poses with senior officials of KCCI and its Japanese counterpart, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Seoul, Monday. The two business groups held a working-level meeting for the first time in six years, following a Korea-Japan summit in Tokyo last month.
IndustryApril 11, 2023
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[Photo News] LG at Milan Design Week
LG Electronics’ Objet Collection OLED TV, in collaboration with the Dutch luxury furniture and interior brand Moooi, is displayed at Milan Design Week 2023, the world’s largest design fair that kicks off in the northern Italy city next week.
IndustryApril 10, 2023
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[Photo News] New Mercedes-AMG EQE
Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched the new Mercedes-AMG EQE, the high-performance brand's second electric vehicle, in South Korea. Equipped with a 90.56-kilowatt-hour battery, the latest EV can drive up to 354 kilometers on a full charge, according to the automaker. The German brand's fastest EV so far, the new Mercedes-AMG EQE can reach 100 kilometers per hour from zero in 3.5 seconds. The price begins at 143.8 million won ($109,000).
MobilityApril 10, 2023