SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― The updated version of Apple Inc.’s iPad tablet computer went on sale Friday afternoon, and was greeted by the now-familiar lines of buyers outside Apple stores.The Cupertino company opened online sales of the iPad 2 at 4 a.m. Eastern time, well before they became available in East Coast stores at 5 p.m. They were set to go on sale nationwide at the same hour, local time.Apple

South Korea clinched a landmark oil field development deal in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday during President Lee Myung-bak’s visit to the Arab nation, raising hopes for the nation bolstering its energy security. The set of agreements includes a memorandum of understanding which guarantees Korea to participate in the production of at least 1 billion barrels of crude oil from the

Rogers expects unification to make Korea a greater forceChina will dominate the 21st century. The economic policies, particularly monetary policies, pursued by the U.S. are hastening its decline. Commodities, not stocks or bonds, are the smart investments now. This is what American investor and author Jim Rogers has been saying for several years now, and it was the message he brought with him Thur

LG Chem said Sunday that it has been named “corporation of the year” at the 19th annual Supplier of the Year celebration, held at the GM World headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.Company officials said the win was attributable to its lithium-ion battery supplied for GM’s electric vehicle, Volt.To receive the most prestigious award among 82 global suppliers to GM who were also in presence at the awar

 Subaru Korea is offering special deals including tax coverage and financing programs until the end of the month.During the period, the company is offering acquisition tax coverage and 1 million won ($888) discount with the Legacy sedan and the Outback crossover utility vehicle.OutbackOutbackThose buying the Forester will also receive acquisition tax coverage, and those who are required to wait fo

Chrysler Korea launched the new Jeep Compass on the local market on Sunday.According to the company, the latest version of the Compass comes with a host of convenience and safety features, including a nine-speaker sound system, cruise control and anti-theft systems.The vehicle also comes with a voice-activated multimedia system with MP3 and DVD player and 30 gigabit hard disk, the company said. Th

Ssangyong Motor Co. is operating a free checkup campaign until March 19 to mark the launch of its new crossover utility vehicle Korando C.During the period, free checkup services are available at 326 service centers across the country. All Ssangyong vehicles excluding large commercial vehicles are eligible to receive services.The checkup will go over 10 items including the air conditioning system,

GM Korea Co. is holding an online promotion event for Chevrolet vehicles offering one each of the six Chevrolet models ― Aveo, Camaro, Cruze, Captiva, Orlando and Spark.The event, which will run from Tuesday until April 30, requires contestants to write short notes about the six Chevrolet vehicles at the event’s website at www.event.chevrolet.co.kr in the first stage.In the second stage, contestan