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South Korea to Provide US $2 Million in Disaster Relief to U.S.

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea said Tuesday that it will provide US$2 million in humanitarian assistance to regions in the United States recently hit hard by massive hurricanes. “We expect this assistance will help stabilize the lives of people residing in the affected areas as soon as possible and contribute to recovery [...]

Hyundai, Kia Suspend U.S. Plants to Avoid Damage from Irma

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s two biggest carmakers, will temporarily shut down their plants in the United States to avoid any damages from Hurricane Irma, the companies said Monday. Hyundai Motor will suspend operation of its Alabama plant for two days from 4:45 [...]