[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

[Photo News] New sculpture of 'comfort woman'

Social AffairsAug. 12, 2023

[Photo News] K-pop concert for 2023 World Scout Jamboree

CultureAug. 12, 2023

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[Photo News] Streamlined air travel

The PASS Smart Ticket is demonstrated at a domestic airport gate, as the Korea Airports Corp. and the three major Korean telecom firms rolled out the new service Monday. The service, available at 14 major domestic airports including Seoul's Gimpo, Busan's Gimhae and on Jeju Island, enables users to verify both their ID and boarding pass in the PASS app — a digital ID service run by the telecom providers — on their smartphones. (SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus)

TechnologyAug. 7, 2023

[Photo News] Savings back in favor

A bank employee sorts 50,000 won ($38) notes at Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, Monday. The 50,000 won notes are back in circulation as key interest rates and bank rates for savings accounts have been continuously on the rise since 2021. (Yonhap)

MarketAug. 7, 2023

[Photo News] Power demand nears peak

Real-time electricity usage is displayed at the Korea Electric Power Corp.’s Seoul branch on Monday. Electricity demand is expected to peak this week, amid a record-breaking heat wave that has persisted nationwide. The government said it will closely monitor the supply situation to prevent any interruptions. (Yonhap)

IndustryAug. 7, 2023

[Photo News] Pioneering painter Na Hye-sok's rare photographs donated to Suwon Museum of Art

Photographs of Na Hye-sok (1897–1948), a Korean artist and writer who advocated for women's rights during the Japanese colonial era (1910-1945) of the Korean Peninsula, were donated to the Suwon Museum of Art in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The photographs were taken when Na was staying in Le Vesinet, France in 1928 for three months at the home of French philosopher Felicien Challaye (1875-1967), to attend the Ranson Academy under French artist Roger Bissiere (1886-1964). The donation of

Arts & DesignAug. 4, 2023

[Photo News] International music fest unites musicians with and without disabilities

CultureAug. 4, 2023

[Photo News] How animals overcome heat wave

Animals at the Seoul Zoo in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, enjoy a mix of summer fruit to cool off from the sweltering heat on Thursday. Summer fruit, which are high in water content and rich in minerals, are effective in preventing heat-induced illnesses. The highest temperature on Thursday reached to 38 degrees Celsius nationwide, while the average temperature in Seoul was 33.2 C.

Social AffairsAug. 4, 2023

[Photo News] World's first 3D taxiway navigation system

A pilot is testing a navigation system developed by Incheon Airport that provides real-time, three dimension information on ground traffic and runway routes of the airport, in June. Incheon Airport said Thursday it completed the development of the system, which is expected to help prevent aircraft entering the wrong runways and significantly reduce planes' ground travel time. The airport aims to operate the system in the airport starting 2024. (Incheon International Airport)

MobilityAug. 3, 2023

[Photo News] Harley-Davidson US tour

Harley-Davidson Korea said Wednesday that a total of 40 riders and company staff completed its US tour held July 12-27, the first tour in four years since the COVID-19 outbreak. Riding on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the participants crossed Route 66, one of the US' first highways, which connects eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles. (Harley-Davidson)

MobilityAug. 2, 2023

[Photo News] Self-driving shuttle

42dot, a software mobility unit under Hyundai Motor Group, said Tuesday it has started an autonomous-driving shuttle service for Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. The company's staff can hail the shuttle, equipped for eight people including a safety officer, via 42dot’s TAP! Mobile app. Twelve cameras and six radars analyze the road conditions to avoid any obstacles or pedestrians that lie ahead, the company said. (42dot)

MobilityAug. 1, 2023

[Photo News] Galaxy Drone Show in Busan

Drones create images to promote Samsung Electronics' latest Galaxy Z Flip5 smartphone over the Gwangan Bridge, an iconic Busan landmark, on Monday night. Samsung said Tuesday that the show used 600 drones for 15 minutes to celebrate the opening of its Galaxy Studio in the city. The tech giant also showed its support for Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo during the show. There are six Galaxy Studio locations in Seoul and Busan, where visitors can experience Samsung's latest d

IndustryAug. 1, 2023

[Photo News] US couple donates cache of artifacts from Korea

Gary Edward Mintier and Mary Ann Mintier, who worked in Korea with the Peace Corps from 1969 to 1975, have donated 1,516 items, including modern paintings, books and photographs of Korea, to the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation. The couple worked as English teachers in Seoul and Busan during their stay in Korea. The photo above shows the Bosu-dong neighborhood of Busan in 1970. (Yonhap)

CultureJuly 31, 2023

[Photo News] Torres EVX ready for launch

KG Mobility, formerly known as SsangYong Motors, said Monday it will release the Torres EVX, an all-electric model of its bestselling midsized sport utility vehicle, in September. KG Mobility said it expects the driving distance per charge to be 420 kilometers or longer. The vehicle's price could begin as low as 48.5 million won ($38,100). Specifications will be finalized upon the official release. (KG Mobility)

MobilityJuly 31, 2023