Downpours across Korea on Sunday rained out all five of the KBO’s Children’s Day games, shutting down baseball on one of the most highly-anticipated days of the year.
Japanese automakers, including Toyota and Honda, are gaining ground in the U.S. EV market, while Hyundai and Kia face declining sales.
Samsung Lions closer Oh Seung-hwan also made a bit of history, setting a new record for the most saves by any player in any league in Asia with his 408th KBO save.
Kia achieved record quarterly operating profit of 3.43 trillion won despite a decline in sales, which the company attributed to slowing EV demand and supply shortages.
CJ Logistics and Kia ran a trial for last-mile delivery using Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot, Spot, with positive results.
The Korean automaker said Thursday its first mid-size pickup, Tasman, will make its global debut in 2025. Its major target markets include Korea, Australia and Middle East countries.
Hyundai Motor and Kia will collaborate with Indian battery maker Exide Energy Solutions to source batteries for their EVs on Indian roads.
The Kiwoom Heroes rode a seven-game winning streak into the top three last week as the NC Dinos seized first over a particularly high-scoring weekend of KBO action and the Hanwha Eagles tumbled down to fourth.
Hyundai's Staria Hybrid, a stylish minivan with a chic interior, offers reclining seats and an impressive fuel economy.
Kia will invest 38 trillion won ($28 billion) through 2028 to strengthen its hybrid vehicle lineup as sales of EVs slow globally.
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