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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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US will take steps for three-way engagement on nuclear deterrence with S. Korea, Japan: Campbell
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[Photo News] Promoting Busan's Expo bid in Europe
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (left), who doubles as chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, talks with Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at her office in Copenhagen, Friday, as he delivers President Yoon Suk Yeol’s personal letter asking for the European country’s support for Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. Chey has wrapped up his weeklong trip to Spain, Portugal and Denmark as a presidential special envoy.
IndustryMarch 5, 2023
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[Photo News] Pianist Cho Seong-jin and Maetro Chung Myung-whun's performance
Young Korean pianist Cho Seong-jin and Maestro Chung Myung-whun hug after a passionate accompanied performance with the German orchestra Staatskapelle Dresden on Friday at the Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul. Around 2,000 attendees rose to their feet and broke into applause when the concert was adorned with the finale Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1. (Yonhap)
CultureMarch 4, 2023
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[Photo News] Smart cottage
LG Electronics introduces a new residential concept of its Smart Cottage, a small modular house equipped with LG's advanced energy and air conditioning technology and filled with differentiated premium home appliances. The smart cottage prototype unveiled has a two-story one-room structure. The living room and kitchen are in one space, and the toilet and powder room are separate.
IndustryMarch 2, 2023
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[Photo News] Off-road experience
Jeep has opened its first dealership with an off-road experience zone in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, Stellantis Korea said Thursday. With the latest opening, Jeep now has 21 dealerships across the country.
MobilityMarch 2, 2023
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[Photo News] Supporting Busan Expo
Samsung Electronics said Monday it is holding promotional activities for Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Barcelona during the Mobile World Congress 2023 that kicks off this week. Promotional banners and videos will be set up at the company’s exhibition booth and other key areas across the city.
IndustryFeb. 27, 2023
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[Photo News] Starting university in post pandemic
Many universities in South Korea held commencement ceremonies on Friday, filling the air with the excitement of new beginnings. With the coronavirus' spread slowing down in recent months, some schools held in-person ceremonies for the first time in four years. Freshmen of Sungkyunkwan University took part in a Confucian ritual for their commencement ceremony. The ritual, called "goyurye," traces back to the Joseon era (1392-1910). Cadets marched in file during a commencement cerem
Social AffairsFeb. 24, 2023
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[Photo News] Taegeukgi-covered trees ahead of spring
Trees were decorated with Taegeukgi, South Korea’s national flag, near Hyochang Park in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul on Friday. Yongsan-gu on Monday announced its plan to install the flags along the 600-meter walkway between Hyochang Park subway station and the park in celebration of the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, a nationwide uprising in 1919 against Japan's colonial rule from 1910 to 1945. Hyochang Park is home to the tombs of primary patriotic figures incl
Social AffairsFeb. 24, 2023
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[Photo News] In commemoration of independence fighter
Starbucks Korea said Thursday it will donate a restored handwritten note of Korean independence movement leader Kim Gu, whose pen name is Baekbeom, to the National Trust for Cultural Heritage as part of its social contribution activities. The note, written in classical Chinese, reads “Yoo Ji Pil Seong,” which can be roughly translated to “If there is a will, it will be achieved.” Kim wrote it to honor the death of independence fighter Yun Bong-gil in 1949. In commemoratio
ConsumerFeb. 23, 2023
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[Photo News] Car of the Year
Hyundai Motor Group's all-new Grandeur has won the 2023 Car of the Year award, the Korea Automobile Journalists Association announced Wednesday. According to the KAJA, the all-new Grandeur earned an overall score of 80.75 out of 100, closely beating out BMW's 7 series, which received an 80.43. The association reviewed 18 vehicles from 13 brands for the award. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityFeb. 22, 2023
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[Photo News] Back on top
Jon Rahm, winner of the 2023 Genesis Invitational, poses for a photo with Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun at the Riviera Country Club in California on Sunday. The Spanish golfer returned to the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking after his third victory of the still-early PGA tour season.
GolfFeb. 21, 2023
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[Photo News] Future military vehicle
South Korean automaker Kia said Monday it will showcase its hydrogen fuel cell all-terrain vehicle concept car on the global stage for the first time at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference 2023 held in the United Arab Emirates' capital city Abu Dhabi this week. According to Kia, the future-fit hydrogen fuel cell ATV concept car is prepared to adapt to coming green policies and can maneuver with tactical quietness.
MobilityFeb. 20, 2023
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[Photo News] Fire-detecting robot
SK Telecom said Monday it has developed an artificial intelligence-based robot kit, using its own Vision AI technology that controls robots and analyzes high-definition images of the cameras attached to them. The robots are especially designed to detect fire or leakage of harmful gas, as well as offering the 3D measurement of spaces. The company plans to expand their industrial adoption by developing more customized solutions for corporate clients.
TechnologyFeb. 20, 2023
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[Photo News] On top again
Hyundai Motor's electric vehicle Ioniq 5 has been named the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, adding another accolade to the EV's long list of recognitions, the South Korean automaker announced Sunday. The EV received the World Car of the Year and scored top recognitions in Germany and the UK. According to Hyundai Motor, the Ioniq 5 also got the highest rating from the German automobile magazine Auto Bild in a recent assessment of EVs.
MobilityFeb. 19, 2023
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[Photo News] ‘I.Seoul.U’ goes down in history
“I.Seoul.U,” an installation featuring Seoul city’s eight-year-old slogan, at Nodeul Island -- a small artificial island on the Han River near Yoeuido -- is being removed on Saturday. The city government under Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced that a new slogan is needed to rebrand South Korea’s most populous city. A total of 29 “I.Seoul.U” installations are scheduled to be removed by the end of this month.
CultureFeb. 18, 2023
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[Photo News] Robot guide in museums
Kids watch an LG CLOi GuideBot translate sign language at the Gongju National Museum in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province. LG Electronics said Thursday it is introducing its multipurpose customer service robot at the national museum in Gongju and National Assembly Constitution Memorial Hall in Seoul.
TechnologyFeb. 16, 2023
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[Photo News] Cultural Heritage on postage stamps
The Korea Post Headquarters has unveiled commemorative postage stamps with illustrations of four cultural heritage pieces that have been repatriated from abroad, with support from the Cultural Heritage Administration. A total of 640,000 stamps will be sold at post offices nationwide, starting Wednesday.
CultureFeb. 15, 2023
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[Photo News] Brew with a view
Starbucks Korea on Wednesday opened a new “The Bukhansan” store near an entrance to Bukhansan National Park in Seoul. The two-story building, with almost 1,000 square meters of floor space, aims to give visitors a special experience to interact with nature with a cup of coffee and enjoy the mountain view in the city center. Special features include a photo zone on the rooftop terrace and a walking trail surrounding the store building.
ConsumerFeb. 15, 2023
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[Photo News] Teaming up for global business hub
James Kim (left), chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, meets with Foreign Minister Park Jin on Tuesday at the ministry's building in Seoul. They are said to have discussed measures to nurture Korea as the top business and investment destination for global companies. (American Chamber of Commerce in Korea)
IndustryFeb. 14, 2023
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[Photo News] Immersive Galaxy experience
Visitors take pictures with Samsung Electronics' latest Galaxy S23 Plus smartphone at a Galaxy Studio pop-up store in Seongsu, east of Seoul, on Tuesday. The tech giant is running three pop-up stores to allow visitors to experience its latest Galaxy S23 series in Seongsu, Hongdae and Yeonnam areas in Seoul until March 26.
IndustryFeb. 14, 2023
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[Photo News] Above the moon
The Ministry of Science and ICT on Monday released photos of the moon taken by Danuri, South Korea's first lunar mission also known as the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter. As the KPLO underwent a testing period for about a month after it successfully entered the moon's orbit on Dec. 27, it was able to capture high-definition photos of the moon's surface and send the collected data to the Earth's ground control.
TechnologyFeb. 13, 2023