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S. Korea Vows to Persuade France with ‘Unbiased Data’ on New EV Scheme

S. Korea Vows to Persuade France with ‘Unbiased Data’ on New EV Scheme

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry ministry said Friday it plans to continue to engage in negotiations with the French government on its new electric vehicle (EV) subsidy policy with “unbiased data,” after it excluded domestically produced models from the program. “The government, along with local companies, will proactively address the French [...]

S. Korea Discusses French EV Subsidy Rule with Business Officials

S. Korea Discusses French EV Subsidy Rule with Business Officials

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry ministry held talks with business officials on Thursday to explore ways to address France’s subsidy policy for electric vehicles (EVs), which excluded models with high carbon emissions in the entire process including shipping. The discussion came after the list of EVs eligible to win subsidies in [...]

Seoul’s Seorae Village to Host Korean-French Music Festival

Seoul’s Seorae Village to Host Korean-French Music Festival

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s Seocho District Office said Wednesday the Banpo-Seorae Korean-French Music Festival will be held in Seorae Village, commonly referred to as “little France.” The festival attracts approximately 2,000 local residents and foreigners annually and is considered one of Seocho District’s most significant events. Preliminary activities will include cultural booths [...]

Hyundai Capital Launches Joint Venture to Provide Auto Finance in France

Hyundai Capital Launches Joint Venture to Provide Auto Finance in France

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Capital Services Inc., South Korea’s leading auto finance company, said Tuesday it has launched a joint venture with CGI Finance, a subsidiary of France’s Societe Generale Group. Hyundai Capital France will provide auto finance, including lease, loan and insurance, for customers of Hyundai Motor Group — Hyundai Motor [...]

HDBank Gets US$50 Million from French Development Agency to Finance Green Projects

HDBank Gets US$50 Million from French Development Agency to Finance Green Projects

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Proparco, the French Development Finance Institution, has granted a US$50 million loan to HDBank to finance green projects and promote sustainable development in Vietnam. It marks the first collaboration between Proparco and HDBank. A pioneer in green lending, HDBank has in past years helped foster [...]