Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korean fury over Tesla battery error builds as gov't mulls subsidy review

The Korean government is weighing a subsidy cut for Tesla over unresolved battery errors that have rendered some three-year-old models unchargeable, escalating scrutiny of the EV giant’s commitment to consumer protection.

2025-10-07

Kia EV5: Is this the Tesla Model Y alternative we’ve been waiting for?

In the world of family-friendly electric SUVs, the Tesla Model Y still rules the road — and Korea’s no exception. But now, Kia has rolled out the EV5 on home turf, hoping to knock the king off its throne.

2025-09-24

Korean orders accelerate for Tesla’s low-price Model Y

Tesla’s unconventional low-price strategy seems working in Korea so far, with surging orders of the latest Shanghai-made Model Y.

2023-07-21

Tesla explodes moments after driver pulled from burning EV

A Tesla exploded just moments after the driver was pulled from the burning wreck by passersby on a highway in Sejong Monday. Fifty firefighters and 17 fire trucks were sent to the scene, and it took them an hour and 18 minutes to extinguish ...

2023-01-10