SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Until the late 1990s, the gray uniforms of Daewoo Motors workers in Bupyeong, Incheon, were a symbol of pride. These “Daewoo men” were welcomed everywhere in town, representing not just local economic vitality but South Korea’s industrial might. That era came to an abrupt end when Daewoo Motors defaulted in [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Korean Air Co., South Korea’s leading air carrier, said Monday it has been named the best airline of 2025 by Airline Ratings, a prestigious Australia-based aviation and travel publication. Korean Air was ranked No. 1 in a comprehensive evaluation of over 350 airlines worldwide based on various criteria, including [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it plans to release an off-road themed variant of the Casper Electric, the company’s entry-level electric vehicle (EV), in South Korea this week. The Casper Electric Cross retains the core design identity of the original model, known as Inster Electric overseas, introduced last year, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – One in four flights operated by South Korean airlines last year experienced delays in flight departures or arrivals, government data showed Monday. According to the transport ministry data submitted to the office of Rep. Ahn Tae-jun of the main opposition Democratic Party, the average delay rate for domestic and [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — BMW has introduced the latest iteration of its all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the ‘New iX,’ marking its global debut. The automaker announced the unveiling on February 7, highlighting significant advancements in power, design, and battery efficiency. The New iX, part of the BMW i sub-brand, incorporates the company’s latest [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. will temporarily suspend production of its Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric models, as weakening electric vehicle (EV) demand continues to impact sales, according to industry sources Friday. According to the sources, Hyundai Motor will halt operations of Line 12 at its Ulsan Plant 1 in South [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The government said Thursday it will deploy thermal imaging cameras and bird detection radar systems at all domestic airports to prevent airplane bird strikes following last month’s deadly Jeju Air Co. crash. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport reported a comprehensive aviation safety improvement plan to a National Assembly [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Automakers in South Korea, both domestic and foreign, are slashing electric vehicle (EV) prices this month in response to slowing demand and the entry of Chinese manufacturers into the market. Industry analysts suggest that established players, including Hyundai and Kia, are defending their market share against price-competitive models from China’s [...]
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia is making a bold push into the U.S. compact sedan market with its newly launched K4, a model assembled in Mexico and designed specifically for North American consumers. At a media event on February 4, the automaker introduced the vehicle to Asian press outlets, outlining its marketing strategy [...]
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai and Kia, along with other global automakers, have launched operations for their joint electric vehicle (EV) charging venture, Ionna, marking a significant expansion of EV infrastructure across the United States. Hyundai announced on February 4 that Ionna, established last year to develop a robust North American charging network, [...]