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What is South Korea’s 4B movement?
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Dialogue launches without junior doctors, main opposition
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LG eyes footing in aerospace with possible SpaceX deal
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Seoul to begin UAM demonstration services in 2025
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[Herald Interview] JobKorea’s Klik brings jobs, community to growing foreign workforce in Korea
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Push for Seoul getting own nuclear arms gains steam after Trump win
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[Graphic News] Rising wedding costs raise cash gift expectations
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[From the Scene] Step inside the world of 'Squid Game 2'
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Teens' prank spoils Busan's biggest fireworks festival
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[Yoo Choon-sik] Would you buy South Korea?
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Hyundai to launch AI-powered EV in China next year
Hyundai Motor, in collaboration with Chinese partner Haomo, will launch its first Chinese-market-dedicated electric vehicle equipped with generative artificial intelligence technology next year. “We are working to load the software of Haomo, a local autonomous driving software firm, onto the EV, which will be released in the Chinese market next year,” said a Hyundai Motor official. “The level of autonomous driving is somewhere between 2 and 2.5.” With a scale of autonomou
Nov. 12, 2024
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Boston Dynamics robot dog joins Trump’s security detail
Spot, the four-legged robotics dog developed by Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary under Hyundai Motor Group, has reportedly joined the security detail for US President-elect Donald Trump. The $75,000 mechanical canine, bearing a cautionary tag that reads “Do not pet,” was seen patrolling the grounds of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. News reports said that the remote-controlled dog is with the US Secret Service. “We do not have specific details on Boston
Nov. 12, 2024
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Hyundai’s Atlas robot takes the spotlight as Tesla's Optimus stumbles
Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics has been making headlines with the latest developments in its humanoid robot, Atlas. In recent promotional videos, the all-electric version of Atlas is shown performing complex tasks in a simulated factory environment, suggesting that the company may be closer than ever to deploying humanoid robots in industrial settings. This unveiling comes about a month after Tesla demonstrated its own humanoid robot, Optimus, at the company's "We, Robot" event, wh
Nov. 12, 2024
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[From the Scene] How BMW’s growing Korea parts hub gets repairs done faster than ever
ANSEONG -- In South Korea, BMW drivers benefit from a parts delivery system that’s hard to beat. Need a part? If the order is placed in the morning, it’ll arrive at the dealership by 5 p.m. the same day. Order it in the afternoon, and it’s there by 7 a.m. the next morning. This rapid response is powered by BMW’s Anseong Regional Distribution Center, a logistics hub located about 80 kilometers south of Seoul, dedicated to keeping BMWs on the road with minimal downtime. Fir
Nov. 11, 2024
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[Photo News] Kia Sportage in Squid Game style
Kia is bringing the excitement of "Squid Game" Season 2 to its new Sportage launch with an interactive campaign. A teaser video released last Thursday has revealed the Sportage alongside iconic pink guards of "Squid Game," while a special pop-up showroom in Seoul from Nov. 15 to 24 lets fans dive into the experience firsthand. Visitors can join a scavenger hunt, explore themed rooms and get hands-on with the SUV. (Kia)
Nov. 11, 2024
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LG eyes footing in aerospace with possible SpaceX deal
LG Energy Solution has reportedly forged a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to supply its cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, further strengthening its partnership with Tesla and advancing its footprint to the global aerospace sector. According to industry sources on Monday, the Korean battery-maker has started developing batteries for the power supply units of SpaceX’s next-generation Starship launch vehicle, the world's first reusable rocket, as soon as next year. This marks SpaceX
Nov. 11, 2024
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LG ramps up US battery push with $6.7b supply deal for Rivian EVs
South Korea's LG Energy Solution has secured a landmark deal with Rivian, the US electric vehicle maker known for its rugged electric trucks and SUVs. The South Korean battery manufacturer will deliver a total of 67 gigawatt-hours worth of 4695 cells -- named for their 46mm diameter and 95mm height -- over the next five years. Although neither company disclosed the exact financial details, Korean industry analysts estimate that the deal could be worth at least $6.7 billion, based on the typ
Nov. 8, 2024
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Hyundai Motor edges closer to global No. 2 carmaker in profit
Hyundai Motor Group has outpaced Volkswagen Group in the third-quarter profit, edging closer to claiming the world’s second-largest carmaker title this year for the first time. From June to September, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia and Genesis posted 69.4 trillion won ($49.7 billion) in sales revenue and 6.5 trillion won in operating profit. Volkswagen Group reported higher sales of 78.5 billion euros ($84.2 billion), but it fell behind in profit with 2.9 billion euros. This marks a significan
Nov. 7, 2024
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Tata Daewoo rebranded for EV shift
GUNSAN -- Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company, a well-established name in commercial trucks often seen on construction sites and in logistics operations across the globe, has rebranded itself as Tata Daewoo Mobility. Joining a broader industry trend, Tata Daewoo’s rebranding as a "mobility" company reflects its new mission to lead in eco-friendly transport through the development of electric and hybrid vehicles. During the 30th anniversary ceremony held at its headquarters in
Nov. 7, 2024
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[Photo News] 80 years of Kia
An exhibition reflecting on Kia's 80-year heritage, "From Moments to Movement" kicked off Thursday at its brand store in southern Seoul. The exhibition features iconic Kia historical car models, including the Sportage sport utility vehicle and Pride compact vehicle, alongside its latest innovations like the EV9 and EV3 electric vehicles. (Kia)
Nov. 7, 2024
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Kia Sportage returns stronger
Kia unveiled the new Sportage, the automaker’s best-selling sport utility vehicle, in Seoul on Monday, highlighting the enhanced product’s all-around upgrade, which it expects to continue accounting for a major part of the automaker’s market presence. “The new Sportage, which we are presenting today with pride, contains innovative changes that are on par with a full model change,” said Jeong Woo-jeong, head of Kia’s domestic business division, in a media prese
Nov. 5, 2024
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SK On reports first-ever profit in Q3
SK On, SK Innovation’s battery subsidiary, reported its first-ever quarterly profits in the third quarter of this year after years of operating losses since its spinoff in 2021. During its earnings conference call on Monday, the battery maker reported an operating profit of 24 billion won ($17.4 million) in the July-September period, a significant turnaround from last year’s 86.1 billion won deficit, largely driven by inventory clearance and enhanced cost structure. Its sales fell
Nov. 4, 2024
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[From the Scene] A rare glimpse into Mercedes' data-driven battery assembly
HEDELFINGEN, Germany -- At Mercedes-Benz’s battery production facility in Hedelfingen, Stuttgart, a group of Korean reporters was recently given a close-up look at how the automaker assembles the battery packs that power its flagship electric vehicles, the EQS and EQE. The visit offered a rare glimpse into the detailed, highly automated process that Mercedes-Benz takes on to ensure the reliability of its EV batteries. “Every little part is recorded and can be kept for up to 30 years
Nov. 4, 2024
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Hyundai renews hydrogen vision with more advanced Initium SUV
Hyundai Motor on Monday introduced a concept version of Initium, a hydrogen fuel-cell sport utility vehicle, adding a new chapter to its 27-year commitment toward renewable energy solutions. “The new addition to the hydrogen-powered SUV lineup will debut next year,” said Chang Jae-hoon, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor, at a press conference at Hyundai Motor Studio in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. “Moving beyond mobility, we have introduced our hydrogen value chain business, H
Oct. 31, 2024
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[Photo News] Carnival for quintuplets
Korean automaker Kia said Thursday that it has donated a 2025 Carnival, the automaker's latest edition of its signature nine-seat minivan, to the parents of quintuplets in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province. The quintuplets -- two girls and three boys -- were born Sept. 20. The automaker also donated 30 million won ($21,800) to the city of Dongducheon to support households with more than one child, as the country struggles with a low birth rate. (Hyundai Motor Group)
Oct. 31, 2024
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[From the Scene] Crash-tested, fire-proofed: Mercedes shows Korea how it keeps EVs safe
SINDELFINGEN, Germany -- A bright orange Mercedes EQS 450 electric sedan sped down a spotless track, reaching 64 kilometers per hour before slamming into a massive concrete wall. The front end crumpled like a soda can, but a bright ring of 72 lights immediately illuminated the wreck as high-speed cameras captured every millisecond from all angles. On Oct. 22, Mercedes let a group of reporters from South Korea witness a full-scale crash test up close at its Vehicle Safety Technology Center in S
Oct. 31, 2024
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Touareg drives Volkswagen’s push into Korea’s premium SUV market
In response to South Korea’s surging appetite for luxury SUVs, Volkswagen is doubling down with an upgraded Touareg that emphasizes advanced technology and understated elegance. Launched in August, the third-generation 2024 Touareg positions Volkswagen to compete in a market where SUVs now dominate imported car sales, driven by demand for both versatility and premium features. The third-generation 2024 Touareg has received a subtle design makeover that focuses on clean lines and understate
Oct. 31, 2024
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Bentley’s fastest luxury coupes arrive in Korea with hybrid power
Bentley Motors Korea launched two of its most powerful and luxurious coupes in the Korean market: the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed and the Continental GTC Speed, its convertible counterpart, at Bentley Seoul Gangnam on Wednesday. The new Continental GT Speed is the most powerful street-legal vehicle in Bentley's history -- a term used for extremely high-performance cars that are still legal to drive on regular roads, unlike racing cars. Bentley has equipped both models with a plu
Oct. 31, 2024
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Samsung SDI-Stellantis JV to start US production in December
Samsung SDI unveiled details on its first electric vehicle battery production in the US in partnership with Stellantis and General Motors during its third-quarter earnings announcement Wednesday. “The joint venture with Stellantis, Starplus Energy, marks Samsung SDI’s first foray into battery cell manufacturing in the US,” said Son Michael, executive vice president of automotive & ESS business at Samsung SDI, during a conference call earlier in the day. “The initial p
Oct. 30, 2024
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[Photo News] Ioniq 9 sneak peek
Hyundai Motor teases the Ioniq 9, their newest electric offering in the large sport utility vehicle market. The design is inspired by the smooth lines of a boat, slashing air resistance and boosting the SUV’s efficiency. The teaser hints at a flowing roofline for increased headroom and a silhouette that suggests a spacious cabin. Hyundai will fully reveal the Ioniq 9 next month. (Hyundai Motor Company)
Oct. 30, 2024