[Photo News] Up in the chair

Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday that it donated 30 vehicles and 105 electric wheelchairs and electric scooters to encourage mobility for people with disabilities. The South Korean automaker has carried out the corporate social responsibility activity since 2011. According to the firm, the accumulated amount of donations has reached 7.9 billion won ($6 million) so far. The donations have been delivered to various associations and federations that support disabled people across the country. (Hyun

MobilityDec. 5, 2023

[Photo News] Hana donates to charity

From left: Hana Financial Group Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung, Chairman Ham Young-joo and Community Chest of Korea Chairman Kim Byong-joon pose for a photo after the financial group donated 15 billion won ($11.43 million) to the charity's headquarters in central Seoul, Tuesday. Hana's 15 affiliates all contributed to the donation for the underprivileged. The group also received a donation certificate for donating a total of over 90 billion won this year. (Hana Financial Group)

IndustryDec. 5, 2023

[Photo News] Toyota donates Kimchi

Toyota Motor Korea said Monday that it donated kimchi to the underprivileged across South Korea last week in partnership with the Seoul Council on Social Welfare. Some 300 company officials and dealers, including CEO Manabu Konyama (right), participated in the voluntary event, which the Japanese company has carried out every year since 2012. (Toyota Motor Korea)

MobilityDec. 4, 2023

[Photo News] Golf Treffen in Korea

Volkswagen Korea said Monday it held a special meeting for local owners of the Golf, the German automaker's signature compact vehicle, for the first time in Korea at a car theater in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, on Sunday. Named the "2023 Volkswagen Golf Treffen Korea," the event drew some 70 Golf vehicles and 200 participants. "Treffen" means an informal gathering in German. According to the automaker, Koreans across the country brought various models of Golf ranging from t

MobilityDec. 4, 2023

[Photo News] Oodles of Noodles

Korean convenience store chain CU said Monday that it has opened a new store that specializes in ramen, in an industry first, in Mapo-gu, western Seoul. More than 200 different instant noodle products are displayed, and customers can cook and eat the ramen of their choice for an additional 900 won ($0.70) for the disposable cup. Operator BGF Retail said the new store also aims to cater to foreign travelers amid their increased interest in Korean food. (BGF Retail)

MarketDec. 4, 2023

[Photo News] New Hana

Hana Financial Group CEO Ham Young-joo (center), Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung (second from left) and some 300 officials celebrate the group’s 18th anniversary at its headquarters in central Seoul, Friday. During the event, the Hana employees boasted the new slogan "New Hana" to steer the financial giant’s future. Hana promised to take a big step forward, putting importance on a customer-first strategy and corporate social responsibility. (Hana Financial Group)

IndustryDec. 3, 2023

[Photo News] Faker for Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz Korea said Tuesday that the automaker held a fan meeting with Lee Sang-hyeok and Moon Hyun-jun -- two players of Korea's League of Legends team T1, better known as Faker and Oner, respectively -- at the Yongin AMG Speedway in Gyeonggi Province on Monday to celebrate T1's victory at the LoL World Championship Finals earlier this month. Mercedes-Benz is an official sponsor of T1. In this photo, Lee poses with the high-performance electric vehicle Mercedes-AMG EQE on the rac

MobilityNov. 28, 2023

[Photo News] Last spurt for Busan Expo

Hyundai Motor Group’s flagship electric vehicles -- the Ioniq 6 and EV6 -- bearing the slogan “Busan is Ready,” are parked in front of Le Palais des Congres d'Issy in Paris, where voting to select the host country for the 2030 World Expo is to take place Tuesday. The automaker said the art cars promoted Busan’s bid to host the global event in Paris by driving around the voting site as well as major tourist attractions including the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre sinc

MobilityNov. 26, 2023

[Photo News] Sisters acting on stage

The remake of stage musical "Sister Act" began its Seoul run on Tuesday at D-cube Link Arts Center, following eight days in Busan. The adaptation of “Sister Act” is based on the hit 1992 film of the same title. The musical originally made it to the stage in 2006. The recently updated rendition retains the music and lyrics of the original musical while infusing vibrant colors into the stage design, costumes and physical movements. The cast members highlight diversity, with s

CultureNov. 24, 2023

[Photo News] Samsung makes final push for Busan Expo in Europe

Samsung Electronics said Friday it is launching an outdoor advertisement campaign in major cities in Europe, including London and Madrid, to ramp up promotional efforts for Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The ads feature famous attractions in the South Korean port city. In London, cabs sporting similar wrap-around ads will drive across the city, the company said. The tech giant will run the campaign through Nov. 28, when the host city of the global event is to be determined in a v

IndustryNov. 24, 2023

[Photo News] Galaxy Z Flip5 special edition

Samsung Electronics said Thursday that it would roll out a special edition of its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip5, in collaboration with French luxury fashion house Maison Margiela. The tech giant will accept applications for the special edition via its official online shopping mall on Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The limited-edition bundle, priced at 2.49 million won ($1,916), will include a phone and two phone cases featuring the French brand's designs. (Samsung Electronic

TechnologyNov. 23, 2023

[Photo News] INDIAN CINEMA

INDIAN CINEMA Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar (center), spouse of the Indian ambassador to Korea Surabhi Kumar (left), and Korean Film Archive director Kim Hong-jun pose for photos at the 11th edition of the Indian film festival at the Korean Film Archive in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on Nov. 14. The event showcased Indian cinema which has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century, and has evolved into a dynamic and diverse industry. (Indian embassy)

Foreign AffairsNov. 20, 2023

[Photo News] Flowers of Colombia

FLOWERS OF COLOMBIA Attendees pose for a group photo at a floral workshop co-hosted by the Colombian Embassy in Korea and ProColombia, a government agency promoting exports, tourism and foreign direct investment, at the Grand Mercure hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on Friday. The event, attended by over 60 local buyers and representatives from seven Colombian companies affiliated with flower exporters association Asocolflores, showcased a stunning array of Colombian flowers. Varieties such as carnat

Foreign AffairsNov. 20, 2023

[Photo News] LG ShoeCare for sneakerheads

LG Electronics displayed its LG Styler ShoeCase and ShoeCare at ComplexCon 2023, a curated festival of culture, fashion and music, held in Long Beach, United States in the weekends, the company said on Monday. The tech giant said Jeff Staple, the founder of menswear brand Staple Pigeon, visited its showroom set up at the festival where rare and unique sneakers are sold as special edition. LG Styler ShoeCase a space-friendly solution for shoe storage and showcasing sneakers. (LG Electronics)

IndustryNov. 20, 2023

[Photo News] Hana chief joins 'zero waste' campaign

Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo (center) poses for a photo as he joins a relay "zero-waste" campaign that aims to reduce the use of single-use items, such as plastic cups, at the financial giant's headquarters in Seoul on Thursday. (Hana Financial Group)

IndustryNov. 16, 2023

[Photo News] Fundraising event for students

Partners for the Future Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, held the 16th AmCham CEO Servers' Night event, aimed at raising scholarship funds for university students from financially challenged backgrounds, on Tuesday night at the Conrad Seoul in Seoul. From left to the right: Dave Oh (fourth from left, front), country manager of Pfizer Korea, Jeffrey Jones, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Partners for the Future Foundation, L

IndustryNov. 15, 2023

[Photo News] BBQ honored by NYPD

Genesis BBQ Group Chairman Yoon Hong-geun received an official commendation from the New York Police Department for his contributions to enhancing the public safety of 32nd Street in Manhattan's Koreatown, the firm said Wednesday. The Korean fried chicken franchise has been implementing increased security measures at its US branches while offering police officers special discounts to encourage them to visit, which has helped reduce crime in the area. Genesis BBQ currently operates over 250

IndustryNov. 15, 2023

[Photo News] Hyundai Oilbank forays into West Coast

HD Hyundai Oilbank's head of its global business division, Lee Seung-soo and Sunoco LP Chief Commercial Officer Austin Harkness pose for a photo after extending a contract to supply petroleum products to America’s largest independent fuel distributor through 2024. Since 2021, the Korean oil refiner has exported gasoline and diesel to Hawaii, switching to a long-term contract the following year. Under the updated contract, Hyundai will supply 3.6 million barrels of petroleum products p

IndustryNov. 14, 2023

[Photo News] Hyundai EV repair services ready

Hyundai Motor Company said Tuesday that the automaker has set up repair and check-up services for its electric vehicles at over 1,000 repair shops across the country. Named Bluehands, the repair shops have a separate station designed for EVs and at least one technician who has received the Hyundai Master Certification Program Electrified, a company-approved certificate for EV maintenance. The automaker said it plans to keep the EV maintenance services going at Bluehands for EV owners. (Hyundai M

MobilityNov. 14, 2023

[Photo News] 105th anniversary of WWI armistice in Seoul

French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux (left) and German Ambassador to Korea Georg Schmidt attend a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day, on Friday. World War I officially concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, at the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. Armistice Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, commemorates the end of hostilities on the Western Front a

Foreign AffairsNov. 14, 2023