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- Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year; Hyundai Inster wins EV awardKia America Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President Steven Center holds the 2025 World Car of the Year trophy at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group) NEW YORK – Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-largest automaker, claimed the trophies with low-cost electric vehicles at the 2025 New York International Auto… Read more: Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year; Hyundai Inster wins EV award
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- LG CNS breaks into US smart city marketRendering of LG CNS EV charging systems at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (Courtesy of LG CNS) LG CNS Co., the information technology service unit of South Korea’s LG Group, has won its first public-sector smart city contracts in the US, marking a strategic step in its push to expand its digital urban infrastructure business globally. The company announced on Thursday… Read more: LG CNS breaks into US smart city market
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- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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