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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 2)

These days, the ruling and opposition parties are caught in a spiral of political strife on almost every issue. However, when it comes to supporting the semiconductors industry, they are showing there is a possibility of cooperation.

While foreign c…

Negligent performance of duties! Who is responsible?

Listen to the perspective! Pol. Col. Wirut Sirisawadibut, Secretary-General of the Institute for Justice Reform, on the case of a police officer chasing a suspect’s car before losing control and crashing into a wall of a house that was opened as a cr…

LGES wins deal to supply LFP batteries for Renault’s EVs

SEOUL, LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES), South Korea’s leading battery maker, said Tuesday it has signed a deal to supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for Renault S.A.’s electric vehicles.

Under the five-year contract through 2030, LGES will…

Kia’s Sorento top-selling car in S. Korea

SEOUL, Kia’s Sorento SUV was the top-selling car in South Korea during the first half of 2024, according to industry data Tuesday.

According to auto industry sales data, Sorento sold 49,588 units during the January-June period. Kia’s Carnival miniva…