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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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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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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] Most eco-friendly cars in Canada
Hyundai Motor's all-electric Ioniq 6, pictured, and Ioniq 5 have been named this year's Canadian Green Car of the Year and the Canadian Green Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively, the South Korean automaker said Thursday. Organized by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, the awards were based on a review and vote from judges comprising local auto experts and journalists. The automaker said the awards recognize the product value of all-electric vehicles developed on Hy
MobilityJune 15, 2023
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[Photo News] Joining forces to rebuild Ukraine
A delegation from Ukraine, led by Shkurakov Vasyl (front left), the first deputy minister for communities, territories and infrastructure development, tours the plant of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment in Ulsan on Tuesday. According to the Korean firm on Thursday, the visiting Ukraine government officials met with executives to discuss supplies of machinery for its reconstruction projects.
IndustryJune 15, 2023
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[Photo News] National security adviser arrives in Tokyo
South Korea's National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Wednesday after arriving in the Japanese capital to hold talks with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Japan's National Security Secretariat Secretary General Akiba Takeo on North Korea as well as key regional and international issues. (Yonhap)
Foreign AffairsJune 14, 2023
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[Photo News] Handshake for expo
Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin (right) shakes hands with Egypt's Ambassador to South Korea Khaled Abdelrahman Hassan Abdelrahman during an event promoting Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo held at the Signiel Busan in the port city on Monday. During the event organized by Asia Society Korea, a private diplomatic organization established by the Lotte chief to network with embassies in Korea, Shin inspected Busan North Port, the potential expo site together with ambassadors to
IndustryJune 13, 2023
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[Photo News] Life's Good
LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan (front row, 7th from left) and company employees join a promotional event for the tech giant’s new corporate slogan, “Life’s Good,” in front of the company’s headquarters in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Tuesday. LG is carrying out diverse activities to publicize its new brand identity as part of its Reinvent program launched in April.
IndustryJune 13, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai wins TCR in Italy
Norbert Michelisz, Hyundai Motor’s Avante N TCR driver, celebrates after winning the 2023 Touring Car Race World Tour held in Italy from June 6-12. Selected as the No. 1 and 4 best drivers for this year’s season, respectively, Michelisz and another team member, Mikel Azcona, drove the Elantra N TCR in the race. The car is a high-performance model of Hyundai’s flagship sedan Avante.
MobilityJune 12, 2023
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[Photo News] Sharjah crown prince at Naver
A reception robot greets a UAE delegation, led by Sheikh Saud Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (left), crown prince and digital authority of the city of Sharjah, at Naver 1784, the Internet giant’s second headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, on Monday. The visit was part of the UAE city’s efforts to seek cooperation with Korea on digital innovation and infrastructure development. The crown prince was said to have discussed diverse issues, including a generative artificial intell
IndustryJune 12, 2023
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[Photo News] 'Milkflation' on the way
A shopper browses in the milk section at a supermarket in Yangjae, southern Seoul, on Sunday. Dairy farmers and retailers have started talks to adjust the price of raw milk. Discussions are set to increase the base price from the current 69 won ($0.05) to 104 won per liter. According to the Korea Diary Committee, more than 300 dairy farmers have shut down their businesses in the past two years following the sharp decline in net income amid soaring raw materials costs.
ConsumerJune 11, 2023
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[Photo News] Lee Kun-hee collection brought to Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art
People visit the Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province on Friday to see the exhibition, “Seasons - Lee Kun-hee Collection: Modern and Contemporary Korean Art,” unveiled on Thursday featuring modern paintings donated by late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee. Forty-six paintings on display are part of collection of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, donated by Lee. The exhibition also includes other collections from state museums, showing 90 ar
Arts & DesignJune 9, 2023
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[Photo News] LG StandbyMe Go preorders sell out
LG Electronics said Thursday that its new portable touch-screen OLED TV, StandbyMe Go, sold out in 10 minutes in a livestreamed preorder event for the first batch of 200 units. The latest portable TV, a new addition to the original StandbyMe TV lineup, allows users to view media content while enjoying outdoor activities like camping. It is priced at 1.17 million won ($896).t
IndustryJune 8, 2023
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[Photo News] Hanwha Ocean makes debut
Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan (second from left) on Wednesday visited Hanwha Ocean's exhibition booth at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition, or MADEX 2023, held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center. The exhibition marked Hanwha Ocean's official debut after Hanwha completed the takeover of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Maritime Engineering last month and rebranded DSME to Hanwha Ocean. According to Hanwha, Kim underscored the importance of quickly norma
IndustryJune 7, 2023
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[Photo News] Maritime defense exhibition
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder under South Korea's ninth-largest conglomerate HD Hyundai, is showcasing its latest battleship technologies at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition, or MADEX 2023, held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center from Wednesday through Friday. The shipbuilder said it will display the models of various warships under development, such as the next-generation KDDX, Korean aircraft carrier and unmanned power
IndustryJune 7, 2023
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[Photo News] KAI fighter jet rollout
Korea Aerospace Industries on Wednesday held a rollout ceremony of the first FA-50, a Korean fighter jet developed as an export to Poland, at its headquarters in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. KAI plans to deliver 12 fighter jets to Poland by the end of this year. The Korean defense firm inked a $3 billion contract with the European country to export 48 fighter jets in September 2022.
IndustryJune 7, 2023
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[Photo News] Rooting for Busan's Expo bid
Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin (sixth from left) joins the group’s promotional activities to support Busan’s 2030 World Expo bid during the 2023 Lotte Open of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association’s Tour held at Bear’s Best Golf Club in Cheong-na, Incheon, on Saturday.
IndustryJune 4, 2023
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[Photo News] Ferrari CEO in Seoul
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna (center) poses with Roma Spider, the Italian luxury carmaker’s latest soft-top convertible, during the Universo Ferrari exhibition which kicked off in Seoul on Thursday. The CEO visited Korea to celebrate the Asia premiere of the exhibition that travels around the world to showcase Ferrari’s 22 most representative cars. On his right is Dieter Knechtel, president of Ferrari's Far East and Middle East, and left is Enrico Galliera, chief marketing an
MobilityJune 1, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai hydrogen in China
Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday completed its first overseas hydrogen fuel cell system facility in Guangzhou, China, signifying the South Korean auto giant's global expansion in the hydrogen industry. About 200 Chinese and Korean government officials and business executives, including Hyundai Motor Company CEO Chang Jae-hoon (sixth from left) and Lin Keqing (fifth from left), chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Political Consultative Conference and secretary of the Guangzhou Municipal Comm
MobilityJune 1, 2023
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[Photo News] Nike's playground for all
Nike Korea said Tuesday it created a public sports space, called "Playground for All," jointly with Seoul Lifelong Education Institute and ChildFund Korea in Geumcheon-gu, southwestern Seoul, as part of its initiative to achieve carbon neutrality and practice social responsibility. Built on 1,613 square meters of land, the sports space consists of a running track, a basketball court, a futsal field and a play zone, with the floors and lockers made from recycled Nike sneakers and clot
ConsumerMay 30, 2023
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[Photo News] LG's CSR in Africa
LG Electronics said Monday it recently donated energy-efficient air conditioners to a general hospital in Nigeria as part of its ongoing social contribution activities in the region. Africa, along with the Middle East, is one of the fastest-growing markets for the Korean tech giant. Its air conditioners alone posted more than 20 percent growth in sales last year.
TechnologyMay 29, 2023
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[Photo News] Police request arrest warrant for passenger who opened emergency exit door before landing
Police filed an arrest warrant request for a male passenger in his 30s who opened the emergency exit door on a plane before landing on Sunday. The man is accused of opening an emergency exit door on an Asiana Airlines flight from Jeju Island to Daegu on Friday. He has been detained by police. He told officials he wanted to get off the plane quickly because he felt suffocated. On Sunday, Asiana Airlines decided it will ban the sales of a seat on the emergency exit aisle of aircraft model A321-200
Social AffairsMay 28, 2023
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[Photo News] Rain and more water hit Chuncheon Mime Festival
While heavy downpours hit Korea over the weekend, the 35th Chuncheon Mime Festival kicked off Sunday. The festival is held from Sunday to June 4 across the city of Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. It is the first time in four years for the festival to fully take place following the COVID-19 pandemic, along with water fights -- a major feature of the outdoor festival. The photos show participants enjoying water fights on the streets amid the heavy rain. The festival is accounted to be one of the thr
TravelMay 28, 2023