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Korea’s registered vehicles top 26 million as environmentally friendly cars pass 10% milestone

The total number of registered vehicles in Korea surpassed 26 million units last year, with environmentally friendly cars accounting for over 10 percent for the first time, driven by growth in hybrid vehicle sales, the government said Wednesday.

2025-01-22

Korea courts young EV buyers with extra subsidies, toll discounts

Korea will provide additional EV subsidies for young buyers with exemption from certain taxes until 2026.

2025-01-15

Trump team recommends cuts to EV support, tougher China import measures: Report

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for EVs and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China, according to Reuters.

2024-12-17

North Korean company importing EVs as interest in vehicles grows

A North Korean car importer has been spotted importing and selling electric vehicles, according to a YouTube channel reporting on North Korea.

2024-06-16

[THINK ENGLISH] 전기차 차주들, 강추위라는 냉혹한 적을 만났다

With Chicago temperatures sinking below zero, electric vehicle charging stations have become scenes of desperation: depleted batteries, confrontational drivers and lines stretching out onto the street.

2024-01-22

China overtakes Germany as Korea's top EV exporter

China has surpassed Germany as the top EV exporter to Korea. Chinese-made Teslas and electric buses have contributed to the increase in sales.

2023-11-29

Seoul to impose daytime ban on high-emission vehicles from December to March

Grade 5 vehicles, the lowest in Korea’s five-tier emission standards, will be restricted on Seoul's roads for four months as part of a seasonal effort to improve the city’s air quality.

2023-11-27

Qualcomm, Hyundai collaborate on infotainment system

The infotainment system for Hyundai Motor’s future purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) will run on Qualcomm’s latest automotive solutions.

2023-08-03

Robot car chargers will give vulnerable groups a hand

Robots will now be used to charge electric vehicles (EVs) in Seoul, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday.

2023-06-13

Defense minister says South should deal with North through 'power'

Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup outlined a comprehensive strategy of maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula “through power” to President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday.

2023-01-11