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Park Jin-hai

Korea Times K-Culture Reporter

Park Jin-hai primarily focuses on K-dramas, entertainment shows and actor interviews. Beyond that, she also pens articles covering the broader arts scene, with a particular emphasis on classical music, dance and various aspects of lifestyle. Since joining The Korea Times in 2013, she has made significant contributions in the realms of hallyu (Korean wave), industry news and international affairs.

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Local builders sign oil refinery contracts in Kuwait

Daewoo E&C CEO Park Young-sik shakes hands with Mohammad Ghazi Al-Mutairi, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) CEO, during a signing ceremony at KNPC’s headquarters in Kuwait, Tuesday./ Courtesy of Daewoo E&CBy Park Jin-haiFive local builders, including Daewoo E&C and Hyundai E&C, have signed contracts with the Kuwait National Petroleum Company, the companies announced Wednesday.In the $13 billion mega construction project to build the world's largest oil refinery in Al Zour, with a production capacity of 615,000 barrels a day, local builders won four out of five packages, bagging a total of $4.54 billion in contracts.Hanwha E&C, in consortium with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas and China’s Sinopec, won the Package One contract; while Daewoo E&C, together with Hyundai Heavy Industries and American engineering company Fluor won the Package Two and Package Three contracts. Hyundai E&C, in consortium with SK E&C and Italian oil company Saipem won Package Five.Daewoo E&C won the largest portion among the local builders in the pro

Oct 14, 2015By Park Jin-hai
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BMW launches new 7 series luxury limousine

Models pose next to the all new BMW 7 Series, during a launch event at the BMW Driving Center in Incheon, Wednesday. / Courtesy of BMW KoreaBy Park Jin-haiBMW has launched its flagship 7 Series luxury limousine, competing against the Mercedes-Benz S Class here in Korea.The sixth-generation 7 Series, premiering at the Frankfurt motor show in June, provides new standards for BMW with its lightweight design, driving dynamics, luxury features and cutting-edge technologies.“In the year, marking the 20th anniversary of opening its Korean office, the new 7 Series was launched, building the foundation for another 20 successful years here,” said BMW Korea CEO Kim Hyo-joon, during the launch event at the BMW Driving Center in Incheon.“Korean customers will surely give the strongest response to this vehicle with its great performance and design.”The company said 1,000 customers had already ordered the latest 7 Series.One of the most striking features of the new 7 Series is fully autonomous automatic parking. The remote-control parking feature enables owners to move the c

Oct 14, 2015By Park Jin-hai
BMW launches new 7 series luxury limousine
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Bentley launches Korean edition Flying Spur

Models with a limited edition Flying Spur made for the Korean market during a sales event held at the Shilla Hotel, in Seoul, Tuesday. Bentley Korea unveiled the two Flying Spur luxury sedans created by designer Lee Sang-yup under its Mulliner bespoke service. / YonhapBy Park Jin-haiBentley Korea unveiled Tuesday two limited edition Flying Spur luxury sedans only for the Korean market,.They were created for customers under the guidance of Lee Sang-yup, Bentley Motors’ head of exterior and advanced design.The black edition is a two-toned car themed after business suits, while the white edition has been inspired by white porcelain.They are manufactured by Bentley’s special customized bespoke service Mulliner, where customers can choose up to 120,000 options including the color of the leather and stitches, and wheel hub shapes.Calling them “the two most limited Bentleys in the world,” Lee said he wanted to represent the Korea culture where dynamic and static characteristics coexist, as well as the U.K. that incorporated the noble and commoner culture.The company

Oct 13, 2015By Park Jin-hai
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VW Korea stops local sales of emission cheating vehicles

By Park Jin-haiAs complaints about the emissions scandal surrounding Volkswagen cars continues to grow, with customers seeking class action lawsuits here and in the United States, Volkswagen Korea has stopped selling the affected models here.It has been taking back Euro 5 emission standard models, including the Passat 2.0 TDI, Tiguan and Beetle, from its dealers since last week.VW made the decision on its own, not directed from headquarters in Germany, in order to ease the sales burden of its dealers for the troubled models.With the measure, the company estimates that it is hoarding 300 to 400 vehicles in stock, worth 12 to 16 billion won, according to the company.“We have been taking back those cars from dealers with no strings attached. We think almost all cars suspected will be returned to us,” said a company spokesman.The returned cars will be either returned to Germany or be used for internal use, said the company.Although those cars have been under a government probe here, their sales are banned in countries like the United States and Switzerland.The company has bee

Oct 13, 2015By Park Jin-hai
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Kumho begins selling winter tires

By Park Jin-haiKumho Tire’s Winter Craft KW27tire. / Courtesy of Kumho TireKumho Tire started a sales promotion for winter tires Monday.Customers can buy winter tires and drop off their old tires for free storage.On offer are Winter Craft KW27, a premium tire with maximum braking and traction power, and the I'Zen KW17 tire for SUVs.Winter tires are designed and manufactured for unexpected, harsh road conditions, to help motorists drive safely during the winter.Kumho Tire is offering free storage for people who purchase winter tires at service centers in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province.“To promote safer winter driving, Kumho Tire introduced the free storage service in 2013,” a company spokesman said. “Motorists can pre-order winter tires and have them installed when they want. We strongly recommend that drivers run on winter tires for safe driving.”As part of the sale promotion, which will continue until the end of November, those who reserve tires will also receive a jacket worth 120,000 won.For more information, visit the company’s website (w

Oct 12, 2015By Park Jin-hai
Kumho begins selling winter tires
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GM Korea launches special black edition Chevrolet models

Models pose next to the Perfect Black Special Edition of GMs Aveo, Cruze, Trax and Orlando during a launch event in southern Seoul, Monday. / Courtesy of GM KoreaBy Park Jin-haiGM Korea launched special editions of its four popular models in Seoul, Monday.The Perfect Black Special Edition of the Aveo, Cruze, Trax and Orlando has given the Chevrolet brand a new young and sporty look. “Chevrolet is known for its dynamic ride and handling and world-class safety,” said GM Korea CEO Sergio Rocha. “The Perfect Black Special Edition will further strengthen the brand’s image. It will appeal to those who seek different yet distinctive styling and sporty-looking vehicles.”The Perfect Black Special Edition comes with a special stripe that runs from the front to the back of the vehicle to give it a look of sportiness and performance. It is complemented by silver and gray decals on the hood and tailgate and alloy wheels with high-gloss black paint to showcase the distinct look of each model.The four share several common features, including decals on the hoo

Oct 12, 2015By Park Jin-hai
GM Korea launches special black edition Chevrolet models
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Two Oxbridge graduates mentor North Korean defectors

Kang Shin-woo, left, an Oxford University graduate, and Park Soo-hong, right, who gained a Ph.D. at Cambridge University, pose with Lee Jung-hyuk, a North Korean defector who attends Sogang University, at their study room in Seoul. / Courtesy of Oxbridge English ClassBy Park Jin-haiTwo graduates, one from Oxford, the other from Cambridge, have joined hands to mentor North Korean defectors in Seoul.Park Soo-hong, 30, Ph.D in mechanical engineering at Cambridge and CEO of IT startup Bagel Production, and Kang Shin-woo, 28, an Oxford graduate who heads the design company Artisan, have been running a small sized English class called Oxbridge since April for university students who defected from North Korea.“Graduates from both Oxford and Cambridge started having joint social meetings three years ago in Korea, putting away the age-old rivalry that separated us in the U.K. Over time, we came to look for something different than the ordinary dinner-at-a-hotel thing,” said Kang, who studied politics, economics and philosophy.“We wanted do something meaningful and

Oct 12, 2015By Park Jin-hai
Two Oxbridge graduates mentor North Korean defectors
Companies

VW owners remain frustrated

By Park Jin-haiVolkswagen owners remain frustrated with the disgraced German carmaker despite its apology and announcement of a recall of vehicles containing emission rigging software.Volkswagen Korea, which gave a belated apology 21 days after the emission cheating scandal was disclosed in the U.S., is still tightlipped on when the recall will begin and how long it will take.It only said the recall will take place in a way that fuel efficiency will not be affected with the removal of the software.Kim Han-young, 53, who has been driving a Volkswagen Passat for two years, is skeptical about the carmaker’s measure. “The carmaker said it will make the recall in a way that it will not compromise fuel efficiency, but I doubt how that is possible,” he said. “With the scandal, the credibility of the carmaker has crumbled. I’m concerned most about the mileage drop and the vehicle price drop in the secondhand market when I needed to sell my car.”Kim said he is closely monitoring what the German company and other Volkswagen owners are doing, and if necessary

Oct 11, 2015By Park Jin-hai
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103 companies to attend KOTRA-sponsored job fair

By Park Jin-haiThe Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will hold a job fair for foreign companies seeking to employ jobseekers here on Oct. 15- 16 in Seoul.A total of 103 companies including Facebook, P&G and 3M will participate in the Job Fair for Foreign-Invested Companies 2015 at COEX, seeking youth employment.The two-day fair will have R&D, EU, North America and Asia themed booths and hold various events for jobseekers including lectures and tailored job consulting sessions. “Entering into the 10th year, the annual event has been elevated into the largest job fair here,” said Kim Jae-hong, KOTRA CEO said. “I hope it will serve as a meeting place where young talents are matched with competitive global companies, relieving the youth employment issue.”Facebook, the California-based online social networking service firm, which joined this year’s fair for the first time, will have a human resources official flown from Singapore and look to recruit for its Korean and Singapore offices. The participating companies in gener

Oct 11, 2015By Park Jin-hai
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POSCO, Renault Samsung team up

By Park Jin-haiFrancois ProvostRenault Samsung Motors CEOKwon Oh-joonPOSCO ChairmanPOSCO and Renault Samsung Motors Thursday signed an agreement for closer cooperation.Under the pact, POSCO will provide quality automotive steel for Renault Samsung’s new cars to be manufactured here from next month, while Renault will cooperate with the nation’s largest steelmaker in high-strength steel development and new materials for Renault cars.  “When the two companies, both trying to tide over the global economic downturn with leading innovation, join hands, we can prosper together,” said Oh In-hwan, head of Steel Business Division at POSCO, during the signing ceremony. “Let us strengthen the partnership in production, technology and marketing to maximize the synergy.POSCO, the world's fourth largest steel maker by output, is supplying its steel to all global top 10 carmakers including Volkswagen, Toyota and GM.Renault Samsung CEO Francois Provost said the agreement will pave the way for a strategic partnership.Renault is currently producing SM series sedans a

Oct 8, 2015By Park Jin-hai
POSCO, Renault Samsung team up
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