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S. Korea wins WTO against U.S. anti-dumping duties on washer makers

The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of South Korea in its suit against the United States over its anti-dumping duties on the country’s washer …

[Weekender] Tuning industry suffers from negative perception
[Weekender] Tuning industry suffers from negative perception

In almost every episode of U.S. television sitcom hit “Home Improvement” in the 1990s, viewers were able to see its main star Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor …

[Weekender] ‘Power up from bottom-up’
[Weekender] ‘Power up from bottom-up’

Hundreds of college students study auto mechanical engineering, design and new auto technologies such as hybrid and self-driving cars in Korea every year. But …

Korean Air to launch direct service to Iran

A direct air route linking South Korea and Iran will open for the first time in four decades following the lifting of international sanctions against the …

[Weekender] ‘Car tune-ups for safety, not merely for looks’
[Weekender] ‘Car tune-ups for safety, not merely for looks’

In South Korea, car tuning — the aftermarket modification of an automobile’s performance or appearance — has long been portrayed under a negative …

Duty-free operators deliver mixed reactions to regulations change
Duty-free operators deliver mixed reactions to regulations change

Forthcoming changes to regulations governing South Korea’s lucrative duty-free business are sparking both hopes and concerns from key stakeholders, such as …

FSC chief vows drastic deregulation on private equity funds
FSC chief vows drastic deregulation on private equity funds

The Korean financial regulator’s chief said Friday he will push for drastic deregulation to ensure the freer and more independent operation of private equity …

[Weekender] Tuning is on
[Weekender] Tuning is on

Korea is gearing up to boost the aftermarket auto tuning sector, which is less developed than its auto production. According to the Ministry of Land, …

Mercedes-Benz Korea may face probe over transmission change
Mercedes-Benz Korea may face probe over transmission change

The Korean unit of German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz may face a probe by the prosecutor’s office over the submission of false specifications of its …

[Weekender] Luxury car aficionados spur vehicle tune-up
[Weekender] Luxury car aficionados spur vehicle tune-up

In recent years, Seoul has seen a sudden rise in luxurious vehicles on its roads, parking lots and even narrow streets, with many foreign car brands gaining …

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