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  Hyundai Mobis Starts Up New Hungary Plant, Expands Chassis Module Supply to Mercedes-Benz Hyundai Mobis said Tuesday it has begun full operations at its first production base in Hungary as it moves to expand business with European automakers. The company recently won a contract to supply chassis modules to Mercedes-Benz in Europe, following a deal in North America in 2022. Under industry practice, Hyundai Mobis did not disclose the contract value or specific vehicle models. However, the industry expects the order to be sizable given Mercedes-Benz’s sales in Europe and the lar March 10, 2026
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  Actor Park Shin-yang Brings ‘Fourth Wall’ Solo Exhibition to Seoul “When I looked closely, and for a long time, it was far from something round and red. I kept thinking about whether an apple has to be round and red,” actor Park Shin-yang said. Park said he began painting after two apples given to him by the late Bishop René Dupont started to rot and he could not bring himself to throw them away. As he painted, he moved from asking how to draw an apple to asking what painting itself is. He has since painted about 40 apples, he said, and ove March 10, 2026
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  Bentley Unveils Bentayga Artenara Edition Luxury SUV 벤틀리모터스는 10일 럭셔리 스포츠유틸리티차량(SUV) ‘벤테이가 아르테나라 에디션’을 공개했다. 이 모델은 스페인 그란 카나리아 섬의 ‘아르테나라’ 마을과 ‘로케 벤테이가’ 지형에서 영감을 받아, 이를 현대적 디자인 언어로 반영했다고 벤틀리는 밝혔다. 국내에 출시된 ‘아틀리에 에디션’의 컬러 큐레이션도 계승했다. 벤테이가 아르테나라 에디션에는 벤틀리 최상위 뮬리너 라인업에 적용되던 ‘더블 다이아몬드 그릴’이 기본으로 장착된다. ‘브라이트 크롬’ 외장 트림과 함께 블랙라인 사양도 제공되며, 블랙라인 선택 시 프 March 10, 2026
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  Hanon Systems targets No. 1 global thermal management by 2036 Korea & Company Group said its automotive thermal energy management unit, Hanon Systems, has set out a growth vision ahead of its 40th anniversary on March 11. Hanon Systems said it aims to become the world’s No. 1 thermal management solutions company by 2036, when it marks its 50th anniversary. The company said it will accelerate expansion beyond its core automotive thermal management technology. It plans to broaden its portfolio by targeting infrastructure industries that need high- March 10, 2026
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  BTS, National Museum Foundation and HYBE launch merch inspired by Silla-era Emille Bell ​The National Museum Foundation of Korea said Tuesday it will release “2026 BTS X MU:DS Collaboration Merch,” developed with HYBE. The products were made to mark the release of BTS’ fifth full-length album, “ARIRANG.” The designs take their motif from the patterns on the National Treasure “King Seongdeok Divine Bell,” a cultural heritage item held by the Gyeongju National Museum. Following “2024 BTS Dalmajung X MU:DS,” this is the second series and includes five items: a shoulder bag, c March 10, 2026
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  Kia releases video showcasing EV safety and convenience technologies Kia said March 10 it released a video titled “Symphony of EV Technology” on the Hyundai Motor Group YouTube channel and social media, highlighting advanced driver-assistance features for its electric vehicles. The video focuses on technology designed to respond to unusual acceleration situations as reports of pedal-misapplication crashes have become more frequent, aiming to create a safer driving environment for both drivers and pedestrians. It presents the advanced safety-assistance syst March 10, 2026
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  KakaoBank’s One-Month Savings Tops 14 Million Accounts in 2 Years, 5 Months KakaoBank said Tuesday that its “One-Month Savings” product has surpassed 14 million cumulative accounts in the 2 years and 5 months since its launch. Introduced in October 2023, the short-term installment savings product is designed to help customers build a saving habit by setting aside small daily amounts ranging from 100 won to 30,000 won. With a 31-day maturity, it is easier to keep through to the end. Each deposit also triggers an on-screen animation of the bank’s “Chunsik” character March 10, 2026
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  Hyundai Rotem Wins Two 2026 iF Design Awards for Hydrogen Rail Vehicles Hyundai Rotem said Tuesday that its hydrogen electric locomotive and hydrogen electric multiple unit each won an iF Design Award 2026, giving the company two honors in the competition. The iF Design Award, considered one of the world’s three major design prizes, selected this year’s winners after expert judging of more than 10,000 projects submitted from 68 countries, the company said. The hydrogen electric locomotive and hydrogen electric multiple unit are hydrogen mobility models March 10, 2026
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  Korea GM, Union Near Deal to Keep 3 of 9 Service Centers Open; Talks Resume Korea GM and its labor union have reached a working-level understanding to keep some company-run service centers open, rather than shutting them all, industry sources said. Final issues include how to reassign service-center staff to plants and the terms of any voluntary retirement program. According to the industry on the 10th, the two sides will hold a second round of main talks at 10 a.m. at the company’s headquarters to discuss the planned closure of its company-owned service center March 10, 2026
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  BTS’ Jin Songs Played at WBC and Winter Olympics Venues BTS member Jin’s solo music has again been featured at major international sports events, underscoring his global reach. At the 2026 World Baseball Classic game between South Korea and Taiwan on March 8 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, Jin’s “Running Wild,” the title track from his first solo album “Happy,” was played in the stadium. His clear vocals and band-driven sound blended with the crowd’s cheers and lifted the atmosphere, the report said. It was not the first time “Running Wild” has be March 10, 2026