May 14, 2024

Kia releases revamped EV6 electric vehicle

SEOUL, Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, on Tuesday announced the release of a redesigned and upgraded version of its EV6 electric vehicle, which was first introduced in 2021.

The revamped crossover SUV features a fresh design and i…

(LEAD) Seoul shares end tad higher ahead of U.S. inflation data

SEOUL, South Korean stocks ended slightly higher Tuesday as investors took a wait-and-see stance ahead of U.S. inflation data expected to affect the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate-setting decision. The Korean won dropped against the U.S. greenback.

The…

Lions manager pleased with progress of youngsters

INCHEON, The Samsung Lions have been road warriors in South Korean baseball this season, for reasons their manager Park Jin-man thinks are based on the team’s youth.

The Lions have the best road record in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) at 16-…

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 14)

The presidential office vowed to decisively address any potential inappropriate actions against domestic companies amid a brewing dispute surrounding LY Corp. (Line Yahoo). “We will provide maximum assistance to protect our enterprises from potential…

Nexon’s Q1 net profit drops 32 pct

SEOUL, South Korea’s online gaming firm Nexon Co. said Tuesday its net profit dropped 31 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier.

Its net profit came to 321 billion won (US$234.2 million) for the January-March period, compared with 507.1 bi…

Landers manager welcomes back slugger from injury

INCHEON, Han Yoo-seom, one of the most productive sluggers in South Korean baseball this year, is set to return from injury Tuesday evening for the SSG Landers after missing 10 days.

And for Landers manager Lee Sung-yong, it couldn’t have come a mom…