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Hyundai and Kia to adopt Tesla's EV-charging standard in US starting 4Q 2024
SEOUL -- Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, all Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles released in the United States will be equipped with charger ports that match the North American Charging Standard, also known as the Tesla Charging standard. EVs made by Hyundai Motor Group companies -- Hyundai Motor and Kia -- use Combined Charger System (CCS) charger ports and they are not compatible with Superchargers, EV chargers operated by American EV maker Tesla. Tesla is America's favor
October 6, 2023 -
S. Korea's inflation rate reaches 3.7% in September 2023
SEOUL -- South Korea's inflation rate increased to the upper three percent range to reach the highest level in five months. The increased rate was affected by bad weather conditions such as heavy rainfall and extreme heat, which caused agricultural prices to rise. The impact of rising international oil prices also slowed the decline in petroleum product prices. Along with increased consumer prices, the level of the core price index (CPI), which excludes fuel and agricultural prices
October 6, 2023 -
POSCO partners with oil refiner GS Caltex to demonstrate bio fuel-based bulk carrier
SEOUL -- South Korea's leading steel group POSCO will work with GS Caltex, a major domestic oil refiner, to demonstrate a biofuel-based bulk carrier. In early October, the steelmaker's products will be transported using a ship made by H-Line Shipping, a South Korean marine carrier company. Biofuel is produced using plant-based or animal-based oil such as cooking oil from fast food restaurants or palm oil. Biodiesel, one of the most widely recognized biofuels, is normally ma
October 6, 2023 -
Pulmuone upgrades partnership with US cellular aquaculture startup BlueNalu to commercialize cell-based seafood
SEOUL -- To take the lead starting position in the South Korean cell-based seafood market, Seoul-based food company Pulmuone will strengthen a partnership with BlueNalu, a San Diego-based food company specializing in cultivated seafood such as tuna-like fish meat. The two groups agreed in 2020 to commercialize healthy cell-based seafood products without genetic modifications and free of environmental contaminants. BlueNalu has developed technology to produce various seafood including b
October 5, 2023 -
Lotte Wellfood collaborates with BTS to release limited-edition chocolate product 'Crunky'
SEOUL -- Lotte Wellfood, the confectionary wing of South Korea's conglomerate Lotte, has released a limited-edition chocolate product "Crunky" with special paper covers bearing images of BTS members. A total of eight types with images of individual members and one with a group photo, are available. Crunky is a crunchy chocolate snack filled with rice puffs. The popular crispy chocolate, released in 1974 at the Japanese office of Lotte, started its production in South Kore
October 5, 2023 -
Indian cultural festival 'Sarang' to be held in S. Korea's iconic filming spot for drama series
SEOUL -- The Indian Embassy in Seoul will hold a cultural event "Sarang" on Nami Island, an iconic region known as a filming spot for K-dramas. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, India's cultural assets such as dance, costumes, and food will be showcased in the river island and other regions across South Korea. Nami Island in the eastern city of Chuncheon has been used as a filming location for many TV shows includin
October 5, 2023 -
Korean Air to expand passenger capacity for routes to Japan, China, and US
SEOUL -- To meet growing demands for international travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean Air, South Korea's main flag carrier, will expand passenger capacity for routes to Japan, China, and the United States. The airliner will also open new routes to Viet Nam as well as revive airways that were suspended due to the pandemic. The winter season designated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) starts on the last Sunday of October and ends on the last Saturday in
October 5, 2023 -
'Big 5' hospitals in Seoul attract more than 1 mln cancer patients from other provinces in 2022: data
SEOUL -- The top five most popular hospitals in Seoul have attracted cancer patients from other parts of South Korea in 2022. Patients who live in areas outside Seoul and its satellite cities decide to travel for hours to see doctors in the capital city due to the lack of medical infrastructure for severe illnesses such as cancer or other cardiovascular diseases. A total of 16 university hospitals were established in South Korea during the last 20 years and nine university-operated m
October 5, 2023 -
Number of visitors to Incheon International Airport surpasses 800 million
SEOUL -- The accumulated number of Incheon International Airport's passengers exceeded 800 million on October 4, about 22 years and seven months after it opened on March 29, 2001. Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) said on October 4 that a traveler, who was scheduled to leave for the United States, received a round-trip ticket as a gift during an event designed to celebrate the 800 millionth passenger. "I appreciate South Koreans for showing interest in our airpo
October 4, 2023 -
Online phishing attempts made using Coupang's official phone number
SEOUL -- Online phishing attempts were made using the official customer service phone number of Coupang, the South Korean counterpart of Amazon. The online commerce giant urged customers not to access the link provided through text messages. Online phishing is carried out by disguising themselves as popular companies or organizations. Hackers demand personal information such as their bank account numbers and passwords by making them access fake websites or smartphone apps. Hackers
October 4, 2023
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LG Electronics, Kakao Mobility collaborate on delivery robot service
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Analysts predict poor earnings for major Korean game publishers in first quarter
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Carmakers, tech firms gather in Seoul for premier industry show
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Label control battle casts shadow over NewJeans' comeback
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N. Korea leader praises accuracy of short-range ballistic missiles
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Hyundai Motor, Matrix Renewables sign solar energy deal for EV plant in US
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Korean oil refiners harness pyrolysis technology to recycle plastics
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Russia pushes back against cancellations of ballet shows in Seoul
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Korea witnesses aging workforce trend in SME labor market
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AI translation service for foreigners gains momentum in Korea