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  Internet Newspaper Ethics Committee Completes First 2026 Training for New Reporters The Internet Newspaper Ethics Committee, chaired by Lee Jae-jin and known as the “Inshin Yunwi,” said it held the first session of its “2026 Basic Training for New Internet Newspaper Reporters” over two days, from the 10th to the 11th, at the Korea Press Foundation’s Media Education Center. The program was attended by more than 20 new reporters from outlets that have pledged to take part in the committee’s voluntary self-review system. The committee said the training was designed to help March 12, 2026
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  LS Cable & System Weighs Building Rare-Earth Permanent Magnet Plant in the U.S. LS Cable & System said it is reviewing plans to build a rare-earth permanent magnet plant in the United States and is moving the project forward in stages. The company said Thursday it has selected Chesapeake, Virginia, as a candidate site for new investment and is conducting a feasibility review while holding cooperation talks with the state of Virginia. The site is expected to be near LS Cable & System’s undersea cable plant now under construction, according to the company. R March 12, 2026
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  Polestar Discloses Carbon Footprints for Full Lineup, Including Polestar 5 Swedish premium EV maker Polestar on 12일 disclosed the carbon footprints for its entire lineup, including the four-door grand tourer Polestar 5. Polestar has published lifecycle assessments, or LCAs, for all models since 2020 to identify emissions from materials and manufacturing and reduce the climate impact of vehicle production. For the Polestar 5, total greenhouse-gas emissions before delivery are 23.8 tons, covering the process from raw-material extraction through production and del March 12, 2026
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  BLACKPINK draws big crowds in China and Japan with 'Deadline' promotions BLACKPINK drew strong interest in China and Japan with large-scale events marking the release of its third mini album, "Deadline." YG Entertainment said Thursday it successfully wrapped up a "Deadline" release promotion held across 20 Chinese cities in partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group, or TME. The company said it was planned as TME’s largest offline promotion to date, with a range of events rolled out starting on the album’s release day. Landmarks in cities including Ni March 12, 2026
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  BYD Joins IATF, Global Automotive Quality Standards Body BYD said Thursday it has officially joined the International Automotive Task Force, or IATF, which sets international automotive quality standards. The IATF is an international body that oversees global automotive quality management systems. Founding members include major auto industry associations such as the Automotive Industry Action Group in the United States, ANFIA in Italy, FIEV in France, SMMT in the United Kingdom and VDA in Germany, along with many global automakers. BYD said it March 12, 2026
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  Eastar Jet Leads South Korea With 90% Load Factor After Offering 6.33 Million Seats Eastar Jet said Thursday it posted an annual load factor of 90% last year, the highest among South Korean airlines. The carrier operated 33,600 flights and offered 6,329,790 seats. A total of 5,705,493 passengers flew, putting the load factor at 90.14%. Based on the Transport Ministry’s aviation information portal, the figure was the highest among domestic airlines and well above the overall average load factor of 84.86%. Eastar Jet cited several factors, including competitive fares, fl March 12, 2026
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  KB Kookmin Bank Commits 500 Billion Won to Growth Infrastructure Fund for Advanced Industries KB Kookmin Bank said Thursday it has committed 500 billion won to the KB Kookmin Growth Infrastructure Fund to help build infrastructure for advanced strategic industries. The fund is a 1 trillion won blind pool. KB Asset Management will set up and manage it, and it will be financed entirely with funds from KB Financial Group, including KB Kookmin Bank, KB Insurance and KB Life. The fund will adopt what the bank described as the industry’s first “perpetual closed-end infrastructure fund” March 12, 2026
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  FedEx Expands Taiwan Transshipment Hub to Boost Asia-Pacific Supply Chain Capacity Federal Express Corp., known as FedEx, said Thursday it has expanded its transshipment center at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to strengthen its Asia-Pacific network. FedEx called the project its largest single investment in Taiwan since it began operations there 35 years ago. The company said the expansion is expected to improve capacity to meet rising logistics demand tied to advanced technology, semiconductors and e-commerce across Taiwan and the wider Asia-Pacific region. T March 12, 2026
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  Korea Toyota Opens Lexus-Toyota Hanam Showroom and Service Center Korea Toyota Motor said Thursday it has opened a new Lexus-Toyota Hanam showroom and full-service center in Hanam, Gyeonggi province. The site is a combined hub built around a “3S” concept, offering vehicle sales, service and parts in one location. Customers can handle everything from consultations and contracts to vehicle delivery, maintenance and after-sales service at the same facility. The complex spans about 11,570 square meters (about 3,500 pyeong) across two basement levels and sev March 12, 2026
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  TXT Wins Japan Gold Disc Award for Best 3 Albums in Asia Category 그룹 투모로우바이투게더가 일본 골드 디스크 대상에서 의미 있는 성과를 냈다. The group TOMORROW X TOGETHER earned a major honor at the Japan Gold Disc Awards. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan on Tuesday, the group’s third Japanese full-length album, “Starkissed,” was selected in the Asia category for “Best 3 Albums” at the 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards. Released in October last year, “Starkissed” topped Oricon’s weekly combined album ranking and weekly album ranking March 12, 2026