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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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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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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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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Seoul to promote luxurious side of the city
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[Photo News] LG’s big push in Europe
LG Electronics said Thursday it will introduce its new built-in kitchen package at this year’s IFA trade show held in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 1-5. With the new built-in kitchens, which boast better energy efficiency and premium style, the tech giant aims to expand its presence in built-in home appliance markets in Europe and North America, which make up more than 70 percent of global sales. (LG Electronics)
IndustryAug. 17, 2023
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[Photo News] India marks 77th Independence Day
INDEPENDENCE DAY – Members of the Indian community in South Korea and Indian Ambassador to South Korea Amit Kumar hoist up the Indian flag and sing the national anthem marking India’s 77th Independence Day in Seoul on Tuesday. India was a British colony from 1757 to 1947 and gained independence on Aug. 15, 1947. (Sanjay Kumar/The Korea Herald)
Foreign AffairsAug. 17, 2023
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[Photo News] New Cayenne
Porsche Korea on Thursday launched the new Cayenne, the latest version of its top-selling sport utility vehicle. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann (pictured here) highlighted that the Cayenne has been upgraded in all areas, including a more powerful engine, a brand-new design, new chassis technology and high-tech features. As the best-selling Porsche model in Korea, the Cayenne accounted for 50 percent of the German automaker's total local sales in the first half of the year with 3,112 unit
MobilityAug. 17, 2023
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[Photo News] Zero disposables
S-Oil President Ryu Yul joins the “Zero Disposables Challenges,” an environmental initiative launched by Environment Minister Han Hwa-jin in February to reduce the use of disposables in public. A number of key business leaders have participated in the campaign. Ryu named Lotte Data Communication CEO Roh Jun-hyung and Kumho Petrochemical CEO Baek Jong-hoon as the next participants. (S-Oil)
IndustryAug. 17, 2023
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[Photo News] Diary-keeping air purifier
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology said Wednesday that a research paper about an air purifier that generates a diary, developed by a team led by industrial design professor Nam Taek-jin, has become Korea's first to win an honorable mention at this year's ACM Designing Interactive Systems conference. The air purifier, named Areca, shows how future objects could potentially have feelings and consciousness with the development of artificial intelligence. (KAIST)
TechnologyAug. 16, 2023
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[Photo News] Catering for Jamboree Scouts
Ourhome CEO Koo Ji-eun (center) greets World Scout Jamboree participants at the food company’s headquarters in Seoul, Monday. Ourhome, the official sponsor of food services during the youth event, said Wednesday some 500 UK Scouts were invited to participate in diverse events, including Korean food cooking classes and playing traditional games. "We fully prepared ourselves so that the Scouts who visited Korea can leave the country with good memories, and I am proud to see that the Sco
IndustryAug. 16, 2023
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[Photo News] Batik-themed Ioniq 5
Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Gandi Sulistiyanto (second from left) poses with Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq 5 Batik edition during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show held in Jakarta on Thursday. The car is a special edition of Hyundai’s flagship electric compact inspired by Indonesia’s traditional dyeing technique, commemorating the 50th anniversary of bilateral ties between South Korea and Indonesia. The South Korean carmaker is the largest EV producer in Indonesia. (Cou
IndustryAug. 16, 2023
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[Photo News] Red dot award winner
Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday that its Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands won a total of seven Red Dot Design awards, one of the most prestigious design awards globally. The carmaker’s Genesis exhibition booth during the Seoul Mobility Show held earlier this year, seen in the photo, was one of the seven winners. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityAug. 15, 2023
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[Photo News] More accessible home appliances
LG Electronics said Tuesday that its Universal Up’s Kit, a set of accessories that aim to enhance the accessibility of home appliances for disabled people, will be unveiled during the IFA trade show held in Berlin next month. The accessories include a detachable handle for a washing machine, a rotating rack for a refrigerator, and a silicon-based braille cover for a remote control. (LG Electronics)
TechnologyAug. 15, 2023
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[Photo News] In commemoration of Aug. 15
Starbucks Korea on Monday unveiled limited edition merchandise, including a coaster and a tumbler inlaid with mother-of-pearl, to celebrate the Liberation Day holiday celebrated on Aug. 15. The specialty coffee chain said all profits from their sales will be spent to support the preservation of cultural heritage and offer scholarships to the descendants of independence fighters. (Starbucks Korea)
IndustryAug. 14, 2023
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[Photo News] Farewell to Jamboree Scouts
World Scout Jamboree attendees from the Maldives depart from the LG Electronics Corporate Learning Center in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, Sunday. The Korean tech giant invited Scouts from the Maldives and Finland to offer a tour of its business facilities and accommodation. (LG Electronics)
IndustryAug. 14, 2023
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[Photo News] Nurturing fintech talent
From left: Future For Youth Foundation Chairman Lee Hoon-kyu, Financial Supervisory Service Gov. Lee Bok-hyun, a student representative, Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo and SK Telecom Vice President Um Jong-hwan pose for a picture to kick off fintech talent nurturing program Hana Digital Power On in Seoul, Thursday. Marking its second year, the program, launched by Hana Financial Group, awards teams for developing tech solutions for the financial sector. Other participating companies
MarketAug. 13, 2023
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[Photo News] New Narangd Cider
Employees of Dong-A Otsuka, the nation’s leading beverage maker, celebrate the launch of White Kombucha-flavored Narangd Cider at the company’s headquarters in Seoul, Thursday. Following pineapple and green apple, the new sweet and sour flavor is the latest addition to the company’s zero-calorie, zero-sugar carbonated beverage brand. (Dong-A Otsuka)
ConsumerAug. 13, 2023
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[Photo News] New sculpture of 'comfort woman'
Social AffairsAug. 12, 2023
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[Photo News] K-pop concert for 2023 World Scout Jamboree
CultureAug. 12, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai Motor supports Jamboree Scouts
Hyundai Motor Group has continued to provide support for the participants of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree. Earlier this week, the Korean conglomerate opened up four of its employee training facilities for the Scouts who had to be relocated from the campsite in Saemangeum, a reclaimed tidal land area in Buan, North Jeolla Province, due to safety concerns over the blazing heat and lack of countermeasures. Hyundai Motor Group has offered various hands-on experiences for the Scouts, such as demonst
MobilityAug. 11, 2023
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[Photo News] World premiere of all-new Santa Fe
Hyundai Motor on Thursday held its world premiere of the all-new Santa Fe via the automaker's YouTube channel. The new SUV underwent a full change from the previous model released in 2018. The H-shaped headlamps and rear lights reflect the carmaker's emblem. The vehicle comes in two types of powertrains -- 2.5-turbo gasoline and 1.6-hybrid engines -- with a maximum of 281 horsepower. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityAug. 10, 2023
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[Photo News] Korea turns on the charm for Scouts
From national museums to musical production companies, South Korea rallied together Wednesday to give young Scouts a memorable experience to make up for the botched World Scout Jamboree that forced tens of thousands to evacuate from the campsite in Saemangeum, North Jeolla Province, this week.
CultureAug. 9, 2023
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[Photo News] Waiting for samgyetang
People wait in a line to enter a restaurant for samgyetang, or South Korean ginseng chicken soup, in Jongno-gu, central Seoul, Wednesday, a day ahead of malbok. Malbok in Korea refers to the last of the three hottest days of the year, following chobok and jungbok, and is celebrated by eating samgyetang. Amid an increase in production costs such as the price of feed , the retail price of chicken per kilogram stood at 6,151 won ($4.61) as of Tuesday, showing an on-year increase of 8.1 percent from
ConsumerAug. 9, 2023
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[Photo News] New ambassador for Audi Q4 e-tron
Audi Korea said Wednesday that Hwang Hee-chan, the South Korean midfielder for Wolverhampton Wanderers, has been named the official brand ambassador for the German carmaker’s battery-powered compact sport utility vehicle, the Q4 e-tron. “Our futuristic brand image goes well with world-class soccer player Hwang’s vision and passion,” the company said. (Audi Korea)
MobilityAug. 9, 2023