Hyundai Engineering & Construction is now renting out luxurious apartments in the Pangyo district of Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, according to the company on Thursday.The Hillstate Pangyo Lforet, which consists of three 20-floored luxurious apartment complexes from which buyers can choose between 11 different apartment types, is the first apartment complex in Pangyo to feature all large-sized apartments. Each apartment spans between 128 square meters and 162 square meters, according to the compa

Industry March 28, 2019

South Korean music lesson franchise Premier Music has launched a new smartphone application for easier lesson management, the company said Thursday.The application allows parents and students to communicate more easily both with Premier Music teachers and the company, and at the same time provides features such as lesson schedule management and fee management.Premier Music values communication and thus has patented its music lesson management system to strengthen user satisfaction and work effic

Technology March 28, 2019

For retro and futuristic vehicle fans alike, BMW Korea will have them covered with 29 new models showcased at the upcoming Seoul Motor Show, to be held in Kintex from Friday, the automaker said Tuesday.In line with BMW Korea’s slogan for the tradeshow -- “Connect with the future of BMW” -- BMW Korea will unveil its BMW i Vision Dynamics and concept model M8 Gran Coupe, displaying the future mobility and design direction of the auto giant. Also at the event, it will unveil for the first time in A

Mobility March 26, 2019

Automobile lovers in South Korea are about to be presented a feast for the eyes with a luxury crossover SUV built with a V8 supercharged engine and diamond-quilted leather interior.Jaguar Land Rover Korea will launch the Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition at the Seoul Motor Show, set to begin Friday at Kintex. The new Range Rover Velar SVA-D has been dubbed the top Velar model produced by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations team. It is an optimized version of the existing Rang

Mobility March 24, 2019

(Yonhap)South Korean Transportation Minister Kim Hyun-mee (back seat) takes a ride on Waygo Blue at a launch event held in Seoul, Wednesday. Waygo Blue, a cab-hailing service, is the first collaborative platform launched by Kakao with Tago Solutions, an operator of cab services, since their grand consensus earlier this month following heavy confrontation over claims of business interference. Waygo Blue aims to prevent drivers’ rejection of customers based on destination, while educating drivers

Industry March 20, 2019

(Yonhap)LG Electronics said Wednesday it will be releasing the LG PuriCare Mini Air Purifier, a portable air purifier, Friday. The air purifier certified by the Korea Air Cleaning Association is equipped with a PM1.0 sensor, Tornado Dual Fan and Dual Inverter. The device weighs 530 grams and can be charged with a USB type-C cable. Once fully charged, it can last for up to eight hours of usage and is advised to be used in small spaces around the user, like in a vehicle, the company said.

Industry March 20, 2019

South Korea’s leading tire manufacturer, Hankook Tire, is currently ramping up its research and development efforts in hopes of becoming a world-leading maker of original equipment tires. Hankook Tire is known for supplying original equipment tires to many domestic and foreign automakers. Currently, the company supplies OE tires for models such as BMW’s flagship New BMW 7 Series and the Audi RS5 Coupe.It also recently signed a supply contract for the 2019 Nissan Altima, which will feature the co

Mobility March 19, 2019

LG CNS started its software teaching program LG CNS Coding Genius with 118 students from Shinil Middle School, Seoul, Thursday. A part of the company’s CSR activities aimed at inciting creativity and cognitive thinking among youths, LG CNS has been providing software education program for middle school students since 2017. The program has been taught for over 6000 students in 50 schools across the nation. Students from Shinil Middle School uses Lego robot cars to learn about self-driving technol

Industry March 14, 2019

South Korea is the “clear leader” in the 5G National Leadership Index, ahead of the US, Australia, Switzerland and Finland, according to London-based global management consulting firm Arthur D. Little.ADL recently assessed 40 countries on leadership in the fifth-generation network, based on the availability of infrastructure and commercialization tendency.  KT CEO Hwang Chang-gyu delivers a keynote speech during the opening ceremony of 2019 MWC in Barcelona last week. KTAt the beginning of March

Technology March 6, 2019

In response to the increasing popularity of car sharing, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors announced Monday the development of a smartphone-based digital key that allows multiple users to start, operate and control a single vehicle with smartphones.The newly developed technology allows users to access vehicles without the need for a smart key. The digital key installed in a smartphone allows the driver total access to the car, and the feature will be implemented in upcoming car models, the company sa

Mobility March 4, 2019

At a GS Group dinner banquet held at Elysian Resort Jeju on Friday, Chairman Huh Chang-soo gave a speech to newly appointed executives, sharing his know-how and advising them to set high goals and take bold actions. In front of new executives of GS Group, Huh addressed the volatile economic environment of this year, citing the ongoing US-China trade war and Brexit as well as continuing instability in the domestic economy. To combat the uncertainty ahead, Huh advised the executives to be innovati

Industry Feb. 24, 2019

KIA Motors has reached out to the K-pop industry, this time collaborating with JYP Entertainment’s rising new girl group ITZY in a music video.Kia Motors revealed on Thursday a behind-the-scenes video for ITZY’s debut music video, titled “Dalla Dalla,” featuring its new box car the Soul Booster. Members of ITZY stand in front of Kia Motors’ Soul Booster, featured in their debut music video, “Dalla Dalla." (Kia Motors)This is not the first time Kia Motors has partnered with a K-pop group. It is c

Mobility Feb. 21, 2019

LG Hausys, which specializes in building and interior decor materials, unveiled new premium interior options at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show on Tuesday in the US city of Las Vegas.The company displayed 16 new products at the show, including HI-MACS, a solid acrylic surface that boasts smooth curves; and Viatera, a quartz surface with a marblelike finish.  LG Hausys’ booth at the Kitchen and Bath Industry show in Las Vegas this week (LG Hausys)The use of artificial marble is no longer restric

Industry Feb. 20, 2019

2018년 평창 동계올림픽 당시 스피드스케이팅 여자 팀추월 '왕따 주행' 논란에 휘말렸던 김보름(26·강원도청)이 노선영(30)에게 자신을 괴롭혔던 사실에 관해 답변을 달라고 요구했다.이에 관해 노선영은 연합뉴스와 통화에서 "무슨 내용인지 확인하겠다"라며 같은 말을 되풀이한 뒤 "(성폭력 피해자인) 심석희에게 관심을 집중해야 한다는 기존 입장엔 변화가 없다"라고 밝혔다. (연합뉴스)김보름은 19일 자신의 소셜네트워크서비스(SNS)에 "오늘은 평창올림픽 팀 추월 경기가 있었던 날"이라며 "지난 1년의 시간은 정말 힘들었다"라고 글을 시작했다.이어 "정신적 고통이 심해 정신과 치료를 받아야 했고, 몸은 망가질 대로 망가져 운동을 다시 할 수 있을지 의문이 들 정도였다"라고 말했다.그는 "다시 스케이트를 타면서 조금씩 나아졌지만, 내 고통은 없어지지 않았다"라고 주장했다.김보름은 "선수촌에서 7년 동안 (노선영에게 괴롭힘을 당해) 하루하루가 지옥 같았다. 다른 후배 선수들도 모두 고통 속

한국어판 Feb. 20, 2019

US beer brand Budweiser recently released a TV commercial touting itself as the “King of Beers,” Korean distributor Oriental Brewery said.The advertisement features close-up shots of the beer and its logo, as well as the slogans “The King is Here” and “King of Beers,” with an inverted beer cap resembling a crown. The campaign aims to highlight the smooth and clean taste of Budweiser lager and emphasize its worldwide brand value, the company said.(OB)The commercial encourages consumers to be conf

Industry Feb. 7, 2019