Volkswagen Group Korea said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with 42 Wolfsburg, a German nonprofit coding school, the German Embassy in Korea and a consortium led by Seoul’s Education Ministry to nurture young tech talent in the automotive software sector. The signing ceremony was held Thursday in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Germany, with German Ambassador to Korea Michael Reiffenstuel (front, center) and Volkswagen Group K

Hyundai Motor Group said it has unveiled its high performance car N Brand model The New Elantra at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in China for the first time in the world. The Elantra model, scheduled for launch by the end of this year, is part of Hyundai's renewed sales push in China. Mufasa, the compact sport utility vehicle waiting for debut in June, was also showcased during the event.

Hyundai Motor Group said Monday it has renewed its sponsorship of the World Archery Federation for three more years until 2026. The carmaker will be sponsoring the archery games for 10 years, with this year’s Hyundai Archery World Cup and Hyundai World Archery Championships slated for Apr. 18 and July, respectively. Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun is serving as the head of the Korea Archery Association since 2005.

Hyundai Mobis said Monday it has developed a rollable display for cars -- the first of its kind globally. The 30-inch display can be rolled up and down depending on the mode the driver chooses. The automotive parts unit affiliated with Hyundai Motor Group said it aims to secure orders from luxury carmakers globally.

Doosan Robotics on Monday launched a food and beverage collaboration robot that can aid basic operations in the kitchen. According to the company, the robot arm can lift up and carry objects weighing up to 5 kilograms with an operational reach of 90 centimeters. Doosan Robotic said it will look to expand the application of the robot arm to bakeries and fast food restaurants.

Polestar, a Swedish all-electric vehicle maker, has become the first auto importer to open a pop-up store at the Hyundai Department Store in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province. According to Polestar Korea, the EV maker will operate the pop-up store on the first floor alongside luxury brands such as Gucci, Hermes and Tiffany & Co. through May 14. Customers can check out the Polestar 2 on display, take the vehicle for a test ride and receive their orders at the department store.

Samsung Electronics said Friday its Bespoke Infinite built-in home appliance lineup has snatched a gold award at the International Forum Design Award 2023. This year, the tech giant has won a total of 80 awards -- a record figure -- at the German design competition. (Samsung Electronics)

Traditional Korean musicians perform at Gyeongbokgung in central Seoul on Thursday. The Cultural Heritage Administration plans to offer spring nighttime tours of the royal palace between Wednesdays and Sundays, from April 15 to May 13. Visitors carrying lanterns take a tour of Gyeongbokgung in central Seoul on Thursday. The Cultural Heritage Administration plans to offer spring nighttime tours of the royal palace between Wednesdays and Sundays, from April 15 to May 13. Visitors carrying la

Hyundai Motor Company on Thursday launched The All-New Kona Electric, a compact electric sports utility vehicle designed to suit the different lifestyles of various customers. Equipped with a 64.8 kilowatt-hour battery, the electric SUV can drive up to 417 kilometers per charge. According to the automaker, its starting price is set at 46.54 million won ($35,200), while the actual purchase cost is estimated to be in the low to mid 30 million won range after local and central government subsidies

BMW Korea on Wednesday unveiled its hydrogen-powered pilot model, the iX5 Hydrogen, on Yeongjongdo, Incheon. Based on BMW’s fifth-generation eDrive technology, it can power up to 401 horsepower and accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 6 seconds. The car’s energy tank, which takes 3-4 minutes for a full charge, can store approximately 6 kilograms of hydrogen. It can drive around 500 kilometers on a single charge.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (center), who is also chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, poses with senior officials of KCCI and its Japanese counterpart, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Seoul, Monday. The two business groups held a working-level meeting for the first time in six years, following a Korea-Japan summit in Tokyo last month.

LG Electronics’ Objet Collection OLED TV, in collaboration with the Dutch luxury furniture and interior brand Moooi, is displayed at Milan Design Week 2023, the world’s largest design fair that kicks off in the northern Italy city next week.

Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched the new Mercedes-AMG EQE, the high-performance brand's second electric vehicle, in South Korea. Equipped with a 90.56-kilowatt-hour battery, the latest EV can drive up to 354 kilometers on a full charge, according to the automaker. The German brand's fastest EV so far, the new Mercedes-AMG EQE can reach 100 kilometers per hour from zero in 3.5 seconds. The price begins at 143.8 million won ($109,000).

HD Hyundai said Sunday it will sponsor the 29th Dream Concert slated for May 27 in Busan, a competing candidate for World Expo 2030. This iconic K-pop concert, which has been sponsored by the shipbuilder since 1995, will take place in Busan for the first time to support the Expo bid. This year’s concert will be the official closing event for the World Climate Industry Expo in May. The photo shows the Dream Concert that took place in Jamsil, Seoul, last year.