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Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class at world premiere in Seoul
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (373+ words) Mercedes-Benz Group Chairman Ola Kallenius speaks during a media roundtable at a hotel in Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Korea Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new electric C-Class sedan during its first world premiere in Seoul, Monday, signaling its strong commitment to…...
Mercedes-Benz Korea seeks EV rebound with all-electric C-Class
1+ week, 6+ day ago (479+ words) Mercedes-Benz Group Chairman Ola Kallenius speaks during a press conference on Yeongjong Island in Incheon, Nov. 14, 2025. Yonhap Mercedes-Benz is signaling an aggressive push to reclaim its fading leadership in Korea's imported electric vehicle (EV) market by holding a world premiere…...
F1's Japanese GP will be last for 5 weeks due to effects of Iran war
3+ week, 3+ day ago (742+ words) Alpine driver Pierre Gasly of France steers his car into the pit during the first practice session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Friday, March 27. AP-Yonhap SUZUKA, Japan " The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third…...
Porsche's Cayenne Electric makes debut in Korea
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (488+ words) Porsche Korea CEO Mathias Busse poses with the Cayenne Electric SUV during a media event in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap Porsche Korea unveiled Thursday the all-electric version of its flagship Cayenne premium SUV for the first time here, signaling the carmaker's…...
K-luxury resale booms: Bunjang's 2025 data shows 52% growth
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (373+ words) Bunjang's 2025 K-Luxury Secondhand Report / Courtesy of Bunjang The luxury resale market is entering a new phase of maturity, evolving from simple secondhand trading into a liquid luxury marketplace, according to a new report by Bungaejangter, a local secondhand marketplace also…...
FTC's plan to collect hefty fine from Mercedes-Benz seen as hardly feasible
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) The nation's antitrust watchdog is unlikely to collect the full amount of the hefty fine it imposed on Mercedes-Benz Korea over the carmaker's electric vehicle (EV) fire scandal, as inconclusive findings on the cause of the blaze make it difficult…...
Karina's quick return to Milan spotlights Prada ambassador influence
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (177+ words) Aespa's Karina returned to Milan just one month after her last visit, drawing global attention as a luxury fashion ambassador with a fresh runway-ready look. The K-pop star attended Prada's 2026 FW womenswear show in Milan last Thursday, where she appeared…...
Seoul repair shop wins Louis Vuitton trademark case over bag refits
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (493+ words) People walk past a Louis Vuitton store in Seoul, Jan. 17. Newsis Korea's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that refashioning luxury handbags at a customer's request for personal use does not constitute trademark infringement, overturning lower court rulings in a case brought…...
MINI Korea launches Paul Smith edition of all-electric Cooper
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (527+ words) MINI Korea's all-electric MINI Cooper SE Paul Smith edition vehicles are on display at an exhibition hall in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of MINI Korea MINI Korea has launched the all-electric MINI Cooper SE Paul Smith edition, blending the brand's signature…...
'Designed by me': BLACKPINK's Lisa shocks fans with sheer dress photoshoot - The Korea Times
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (281+ words) BLACKPINK's Lisa has ignited global fan buzz after unveiling a daring photoshoot featuring a sheer dress she personally designed. On Wednesday, Lisa shared multiple images on social media with the caption "Designed by me." The photos come from a fashion…...