[Photo News] On top again

Hyundai Motor's electric vehicle Ioniq 5 has been named the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, adding another accolade to the EV's long list of recognitions, the South Korean automaker announced Sunday. The EV received the World Car of the Year and scored top recognitions in Germany and the UK. According to Hyundai Motor, the Ioniq 5 also got the highest rating from the German automobile magazine Auto Bild in a recent assessment of EVs.

MobilityFeb. 19, 2023

[Photo News] ‘I.Seoul.U’ goes down in history

“I.Seoul.U,” an installation featuring Seoul city’s eight-year-old slogan, at Nodeul Island -- a small artificial island on the Han River near Yoeuido -- is being removed on Saturday. The city government under Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced that a new slogan is needed to rebrand South Korea’s most populous city. A total of 29 “I.Seoul.U” installations are scheduled to be removed by the end of this month.

CultureFeb. 18, 2023

[Photo News] Robot guide in museums

Kids watch an LG CLOi GuideBot translate sign language at the Gongju National Museum in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province. LG Electronics said Thursday it is introducing its multipurpose customer service robot at the national museum in Gongju and National Assembly Constitution Memorial Hall in Seoul.

TechnologyFeb. 16, 2023

[Photo News] Cultural Heritage on postage stamps

The Korea Post Headquarters has unveiled commemorative postage stamps with illustrations of four cultural heritage pieces that have been repatriated from abroad, with support from the Cultural Heritage Administration. A total of 640,000 stamps will be sold at post offices nationwide, starting Wednesday.

CultureFeb. 15, 2023

[Photo News] Brew with a view

Starbucks Korea on Wednesday opened a new “The Bukhansan” store near an entrance to Bukhansan National Park in Seoul. The two-story building, with almost 1,000 square meters of floor space, aims to give visitors a special experience to interact with nature with a cup of coffee and enjoy the mountain view in the city center. Special features include a photo zone on the rooftop terrace and a walking trail surrounding the store building.

ConsumerFeb. 15, 2023

[Photo News] Teaming up for global business hub

James Kim (left), chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, meets with Foreign Minister Park Jin on Tuesday at the ministry's building in Seoul. They are said to have discussed measures to nurture Korea as the top business and investment destination for global companies. (American Chamber of Commerce in Korea)

IndustryFeb. 14, 2023

[Photo News] Immersive Galaxy experience

Visitors take pictures with Samsung Electronics' latest Galaxy S23 Plus smartphone at a Galaxy Studio pop-up store in Seongsu, east of Seoul, on Tuesday. The tech giant is running three pop-up stores to allow visitors to experience its latest Galaxy S23 series in Seongsu, Hongdae and Yeonnam areas in Seoul until March 26.

IndustryFeb. 14, 2023

[Photo News] Above the moon

The Ministry of Science and ICT on Monday released photos of the moon taken by Danuri, South Korea's first lunar mission also known as the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter. As the KPLO underwent a testing period for about a month after it successfully entered the moon's orbit on Dec. 27, it was able to capture high-definition photos of the moon's surface and send the collected data to the Earth's ground control.

TechnologyFeb. 13, 2023

[Photo News] LG job training class in Cambodia

Cambodian students learn from an LG Electronics engineer on how to repair an air conditioner during a four-day training program held in Phnom Penh last week. The program, part of the tech giant’s social contribution activities, aims to help young job seekers in lower income countries. In Cambodia alone, LG operates similar classes at three job training schools. Another program in Ethiopia has seen almost 400 graduates since its 2014 launch.

IndustryFeb. 12, 2023

[Photo News] Eco-friendly mobile accessorizes

Samsung Electronics said Sunday it is operating a pop-up store featuring Samsung Eco Friends accessories made of eco-friendly materials such as recycled plastic and vegan leather. Launched by Future Generation Lab, consisting of Samsung employees in their 20s, the company said, the accessory line aims to appeal to conscious consumption trends among younger consumers.

TechnologyFeb. 12, 2023

[Photo News] LG Gram Style NewJeans edition

K-pop girl band NewJeans members pose for a photo during a fan event celebrating the launch of the NewJeans limited edition of the Gram Style, the latest addition to LG Electronics’ premium laptop lineup Gram.

IndustryFeb. 7, 2023

[Photo News] UAM alliance for Busan Expo bid

From left: Hanwha Systems CEO Eo Sung-cheol, Korea Airports Corp. CEO Yoon Hyung-joong, Yoon Sang-jik, secretary-general of the Bid Secretariat for World Expo 2030 Busan, SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang and T Map Mobility CEO Lee Jong-ho pose after signing a memorandum of understanding on urban air mobility business to boost Busan’s World Expo bid. If Busan is selected, visitors will be able to hop on the future mobility vehicles to attend Expo events.

MobilityFeb. 6, 2023

[Photo News] NFT art in Times Square

Non-fungible artworks by renowned artist Barry X Ball are showcased on LG Electronics’ digital billboard in iconic Times Square in New York City on Sunday. The attached QR code allows visitors to experience the tech giant’s NFT art trade platform LG Art Lab.

TechnologyFeb. 5, 2023

[Photo News] Self-service bag drop

Korean Air said Thursday it is starting a “self-service” bag drop for domestic flights at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, as part of a growing trend within the global aviation industry but the first of its kind in South Korea. The air carrier said it plans to expand the service in phases after a six-month trial operation at the airport.

IndustryFeb. 2, 2023

[Photo News] Renewed sales push in Japan

Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will start operating at a shopping mall in Kyoto this week, making for its first in Japan outside Tokyo. The Hyundai Mobility Kyoto Shijo store allows visitors to experience the carmaker’s eco-friendly vehicles, including the hot-selling Ioniq 5 and the hydrogen-powered Nexo. The South Korean carmaker has been making a renewed push for a foray into the Japanese market, which has long remained untapped despite an aggressive overseas expansion in recent y

MobilityFeb. 2, 2023

[Photo News] Insights on metaverse

KB Financial Group Chairman Yoon Jong-kyoo delivers a speech during the investor conference KB Investor Insights 2023, held via the financial giant's metaverse platform on Tuesday. During the event, the chairman pledged to boost investor profitability by upgrading expertise and risk-management know-how. (KB Financial Group)

IndustryFeb. 1, 2023

[Photo News] Insights on metaverse

KB Financial Group Chairman Yoon Jong-kyoo delivers a speech during the investor conference KB Investor Insights 2023, held via the financial giant's metaverse platform on Tuesday. During the event, the chairman pledged to boost investor profitability by upgrading expertise and risk-management know-how.

IndustryFeb. 1, 2023

[Photo News] New Niro

Kia on Wednesday unveiled the 2024 Niro, a revamped version of the carmaker's top-selling eco-friendly brand. The upgraded Niro comes in both hybrid and fully electric models, with prices starting at 27.1 million won ($22,000) and 48.5 million won, respectively.

MobilityFeb. 1, 2023

[Photo News] D-1 new Galaxy

A Galaxy Experience Space at Powell Street, San Francisco is seen Tuesday, one day before Samsung Electronics unveils its latest flagship Galaxy S smartphone lineup in the US city. The tech giant plans to operate a total of 29 interactive experience spaces in key cities on Wednesday to allow visitors to try out its new smartphones and other mobile devices.

TechnologyJan. 31, 2023

[Photo News] New year's trekking

S-Oil CEO Hussain A. Al-Qahtani and some 100 company staff participate in a new year's trekking event at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. During the event, the CEO urged united efforts for the successful completion of the Shaheen Project, the refiner's $7 billion mega project building a large-scale petrochemical plant in Ulsan by 2026.

IndustryJan. 29, 2023