Korean automakers pressured to diversify supply chains as US bans Chinese tech
These bans will apply to software from mid-2026 and hardware from mid-2029, with non-model-year vehicles subject to the rules starting in January 2029.
Moon Joon-hyun
Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
With neighbour disputes escalating in South Korea's fire-wary apartments, smart EV chargers are a proposed fix, but compatibility issues remain a challenge.
In South Korea, carmakers advised to disclose battery suppliers in EVs
Top sellers, Hyundai-Kia and Mercedes-Benz vow to ease safety concerns with free checkups.
EV fires in South Korea prompt transparency moves over battery origins
The car in the Incheon fire was a Mercedes-Benz equipped with a battery from Farasis, a Chinese manufacturer ranked 10th in the world by revenue. The exact cause of the fire…
Hyundai Motor names battery sources as EV fire concerns grow
According to the carmaker, most of the Hyundai EVs, including the flagship Ioniq brand cars, used batteries from Korea’s LG Energy Solution and SK On. Hyundai’s Kona Electric…
$17b too low? South Korea’s Czech nuclear bid faces profitability questions
The South Korean government recently celebrated a significant milestone: The state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power was chosen as the preferred bidder for a nuclear power project…
Are pedal cams the answer to Korea’s sudden acceleration disputes?
These cameras, which capture drivers’ foot movements, are being touted as a means to provide clear evidence and settle disputes over the true cause of accidents.
Carmaker’s video showing controversial hand sign sparks outrage, corporate crisis in South Korea
The hand gesture, which mimics a pinching motion, is intended to mock the size of Korean men's genitals as a tactic to mirror the level of scrutiny women's appearances have been…
Hyundai Motor India files for record $3b IPO
It marks a significant step in expanding both Hyundai’s production capacity and market presence in India, the world’s third-largest automotive market.
Doubts persist over oil project off South Korea’s southeastern coast despite expert briefing
Since the announcement a week ago, the claim has triggered a wave of public attention, expressing both excitement and skepticism, with the government providing multiple…