SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Uplus, one of South Korea’s major telecommunications providers, announced on November 20 the launch of its new ‘Dual Number On/Off’ service, allowing users to control incoming calls to their virtual phone numbers. The Dual Number service, a mobile add-on that provides users with a second virtual phone number in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Heavy Industries unveiled its autonomous vessel prototype, the SHIFT-Auto, at a launching ceremony in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on November 21. The 12-meter vessel, designed to carry up to 12 passengers, showcases cutting-edge autonomous navigation technologies integrated from the design phase, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s leading carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled its first-ever large-sized all-electric Ioniq 9 sport utility vehicle (SUV) in a world premiere event held in the United States, the company said Thursday. The event was held at Goldstein House in Los Angeles on Wednesday (U.S. time) to showcase [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company introduced its new Elantra N TCR Edition on November 17, incorporating technology and design elements from its successful motorsport program. The special edition model takes its name from the TCR (Touring Car Racing) World Tour, a racing series in which Hyundai has competed since 2017. The automaker [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced November 17 the launch of its 2024 LG PuriCare Object Collection Hydro Tower, a premium water purifying humidifier featuring significant upgrades based on consumer feedback. The new model doubles the water tank capacity of its predecessor, addressing a key user demand identified through the company’s consumer behavior [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ CheilJedang’s Bibigo brand is set to launch a global collaboration with Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” Season 2, marking a significant partnership between South Korea’s leading food brand and entertainment content. The food giant announced on November 14 that the collaborative campaign will roll out across 14 countries, including [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Ford’s bestselling SUV, the Explorer, has made its latest debut in South Korea, with the automaker unveiling The New Ford Explorer at a showcase event held at Some Sevit in Seoul’s Seocho district on November 12. First introduced in North America in 1990 as Ford’s first four-door SUV, the Explorer [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – BMW Korea announced on November 7 the domestic launch of its facelifted second-generation 4 Series, the New 4 Series Gran Coupé, which the company says strikes a balance between sporty aesthetics and luxury refinement. The updated model features distinctive design elements that emphasize its dynamic character, including arrow-shaped daytime running [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Korea has announced the introduction of its first electrified G-Class model, the “All-New Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology,” marking a significant evolution in its premium SUV lineup. The company revealed on November 7 that it will initially release 70 units of a distinctive limited edition model, the “Edition One,” [...]
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Motors showcased two new concept vehicles designed for outdoor enthusiasts at SEMA 2024, the world’s largest automotive customization show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on November 5. The two vehicles – the EV9 ADVNTR (Adventure) and PV5 WKNDR (Weekender) – were developed by Kia’s U.S. Design [...]