September 15, 2023

Container freight rates for U.S. east coast, Europe up in Aug.

Outbound container shipping costs for the U.S. east coast and the European Union moved up in August from a month earlier, data showed Friday.The average rate for a 40-foot container from South Korea to the U.S. east coast came to 4.68 million won (US$…

S. Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

South Korea’s military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, nearly two decades after their discovery at a former battle site, the defense ministry said Friday.The ministry’s Agency for KIA Recovery and Id…

Hyundai Ioniq 6 powertrain recognized by WardsAuto

The powertrain of Hyundai Motor Co.’s all-electric Ioniq 6 sedan on Friday was named one of the 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems.The annual awards from WardsAuto recognize compelling powertrain advancements that are all-new or s…

S. Korea signs EDCF agreement with Ukraine

South Korea has clinched an agreement with Ukraine to offer low-interest loans to the war-torn nation to help its reconstruction projects, the finance ministry said Friday.Kim Hyung-tae, South Korea’s ambassador to Ukraine, and Ukrainian First Vice Pr…

Jakarta to open free vehicle emissions testing at bus terminals

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Jakarta government plans to open free vehicle emission testing services at a number of bus terminals as part of efforts to improve the air quality in Jakarta.”Emission testing for private vehicles will be expanded to more access…