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Kumho Tire rolls out premium SUV tire in global push
2+ week, 2+ day ago (493+ words) South Korean tire maker Kumho Tire on Tuesday launched the Crugen GT Pro, a premium comfort tire tailored for sport utility vehicles, as part of its push to deepen its foothold in the global SUV and electric vehicle market. The…...
Exports down 2.3% during first 10 days of Jan. despite strong chip sales
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (304+ words) South Korea's exports went down 2.3 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of January despite strong outbound shipment of semiconductors, data showed Monday. Outbound shipments reached $15.55 billion in the Jan. 1-10 period, compared with $15.92 billion tallied a year earlier,…...
Son Heung-min says he is leaving Tottenham after 10 years
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (708+ words) Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean captain Son Heung-min said Saturday he will leave his Premier League club of 10 years this summer, calling it "one of the toughest decisions of my football career." Son made the announcement during a press conference in…...
9 out of 10 Koreans watch videos while eating alone, survey finds
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (269+ words) A recent survey by Baedal Minjok (Baemin), South Korea's leading food delivery platform, found Friday that 91 percent of people watch videos -- such as TV or streaming content -- while eating alone. The findings come from Baemin's "My Solo Dining Skill" campaign,…...
Genesis Motor Europe appoints Peter Kronschnabl as new managing director
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (268+ words) Genesis Motor Europe, the European arm of the Korean luxury automaker, announced Thursday the appointment of Peter Kronschnabl as its new managing director, effective Monday. He will lead operations at the brand's European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, succeeding Xavier Martinet,…...
Japanese version of 'Marry My Husband' becomes Prime Video Japan’s most-watched series
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (235+ words) The show's success highlights the global appeal of culturally reimagined storytelling The Japanese adaptation of the hit Korean drama "Marry My Husband" has become Amazon Prime Video Japan's most-watched series. Having premiered on June 27, the series soared to the top…...
Hyundai Motor CEO says tariff deal removed uncertainties in US operations
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (369+ words) Hyundai Motor Company CEO Jose Munoz said Thursday that the new tariff agreement between South Korea and the United States removes uncertainties, enabling the business to move forward in predictable frameworks. "This agreement ensures that the partnership (between Korea and…...
Is using a sun umbrella linked to racial bias?
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (548+ words) Parasols, or sun umbrellas, have long been a summer necessity in several Asian countries. It is easy to spot both men and women holding them over their heads in the streets of South Korea and Japan, to shield against the…...
Ive drops teaser for 4th EP ‘Ive Secret’
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (148+ words) Ive confirmed it will be returning Aug. 25 via agency Starship Entertainment on Thursday. A teaser image released for its fourth EP, "Ive Secret," showed each of the six members holding objects behind their backs, including a dangling handgun, a bottle…...
Guilt-free shopping, calming art and cool games
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (626+ words) "No buy July" is over, making this a perfect time to shop guilt-free at a Goodwill Store. If you are going to the mall to escape the heat, why not add an exhibition to your list? The oppressive heat is…...