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Reporter : Nam Hyun-woo

Sun, January 20, 2019 | 20:03

[Test drive] Genesis G70 goes beyond Mercedes C-class, BMW 3 Series

Throughout last year, the Genesis G70 has been widely applauded by not only domestic media but also a slew of foreign automotive magazines and news outlets.

Automotive | 2019-01-20 17:45

NPS sets eye on Namyang, Hyundai Green Food

As the National Pension Service (NPS) considers exercising its voting rights against Hanjin Group management, the market attention is on which company could be the state pension operator's next target.

Light industries | 2019-01-18 17:01

Moon gov't suffers from politicians-turned ministers

The Moon Jae-in administration faces a range of daunting tasks to revive the sinking Korean economy, but many do not expect the pro-labor government to do any good as long as politicians-turned-ministers occupy key economy-related ministries.

Politics | 2019-01-18 16:59

Home-grown food for holiday gift

Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Executive Vice Chairman Kim Jun-dong, right, holds a catalogue of recommended agricultural foods with Lee Jae-wook, head of Food Grain Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, during an event at KCCI in Jung-gu, Seoul, Friday. The chamber and the ministry launched a campaign to promote consumption of h...

Photo News | 2019-01-18 16:56

Gov't unveils roadmap for hydrogen-powered economy

The government unveiled its vision for a hydrogen-powered economy Thursday, saying hydrogen-powered cars and fuel cells would create 43 trillion won ($38.2 billion) in economic value and 420,000 jobs by 2040.

Heavy industries | 2019-01-17 17:43

South Korea seeks to produce 6.2 million hydrogen cars by 2040

Cherries from Chile

Models promote Chilean cherries at a Home plus store in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Thursday. In a discount event, Home plus will offer Chilean cherries for as low as 9,990 won for an 800-gram pack. Unlike U.S. cherries, Chilean cherries are harvested starting in November and supplied during winter months. Courtesy of Home plus

Photo News | 2019-01-17 17:35

Mercedes-Benz to roll out 14 new models in Korea in 2019

Mercedes-Benz Korea (MBK) will roll out 14 new models this year, including the EQC, the brand's first fully electric vehicle (EV), and four plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the Korean unit of the German carmaker said Thursday.

Automotive | 2019-01-17 15:40

Fine dust pollution raises skepticism on anti-nuclear policy

An ongoing case of fine dust pollution has reignited a debate over President Moon Jae-in's controversial anti-nuclear policy as Korea has become more dependent on coal- and oil-fired power plants, one of the main culprits behind deteriorating air quality, according to experts and industry officials, Wednesday. Proponents of nuclear energy argue that fine dust and other pollut...

Heavy industries | 2019-01-16 17:14

NPS to threaten Hanjin chief's control of Korean Air

The National Pension Service (NPS) has decided to exercise its voting rights in the upcoming shareholders' meetings for Korean Air and other Hanjin Group units, a move that could topple Hanjin Chairman Cho Yang-ho and his three children from management.

Heavy industries | 2019-01-16 17:13

Business tycoons to flock to Davos

A slew of business heavyweights will head to Davos, Switzerland, to make appearances at this year's World Economic Forum, according to industry officials, Monday. They are expected to share their thoughts on the rapidly changing global business environment with leading scholars and tycoons.

Light industries | 2019-01-14 16:59

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