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Korea-Australia cooperation

Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) Chairman Huh Chang-soo, left, talks with Australian Ambassador to Korea Bill Paterson at his office in central Seoul, Wednesday. They exchanged ideas about the two countries’ cooperation, including a free trade agreement. / Courtesy of FKI 

Feb 12, 2014

Meeting foreign biz leaders

Deputy Prime Minister and Strategy and Finance Minister Hyun Oh-seok, third from left in the front row, poses with representatives from foreign business communities during a luncheon meeting at the Lotte Hotel in downtown Seoul, Wednesday. Participants include James Kim, second from left in the front row, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM); European Chamber of Commerce in Korea President Thilo Halter, third from right in the front row;David-Pierre Jalicon, second from right in the front row, chairman of the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Amy Jackson, right inthe front row, president of AMCHHAM; and Ha Yung-ku, third from left in the second row, chairman of Citigroup Korea. / Yonhap 

Feb 12, 2014

New Q50 sedan

Models pose next to the Infiniti Q50 sedan during a launch event at SETEC in southern Seoul, Tuesday. The Q50 is a strategic model to compete with German sports sedans. The Q50 comes with a 2.2-liter diesel engine, while the Q50S is a hybrid model with a 3.5-liter gasoline engine and a 50-kilowatt electric motor. / Courtesy of Nissan Korea

Feb 11, 2014

'Ultra-light' bicycle

A model holds new “Roadmaster 8 Series” bicycle manufacturedby Alton Sports in Ilmin Museum of Art in Jongno, Seoul, Tuesday. The model is lighter than other bicycles as its frame is made from DP780, an“ultra-light” material used for cars. / Yonhap

Feb 11, 2014

Supporting small firms

Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) CEO Kwon Seon-joo, fourth from left in the second row, poses with children of employees of small companies, at the lender’s building in Seoul, Tuesday, after offering them scholarships./ Courtesy of IBK

Feb 11, 2014

60th anniversary

AIG Korea CEO Steven Barnett, center, poses with other executives during a ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, Friday, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the firm’s advancement into the Korean market as the first foreign insurer. AIG Korea also unveiled a 60th anniversary emblem and shared its vision to grow as a customer-focused organization during the event./ Courtesy of AIG Korea

Feb 10, 2014

'1-liter car'

Models pose next to the Volkswagen XL1 displayed in front of the Ilmin Museum of Art in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, Monday. The plug-in hybrid car, known as the “1-liter car,” can travel up to 111.1 kilometers per 1 liter of diesel fuel. Volkswagen Korea will display it in nine major cities until Feb. 16. / Courtesy of Volkswagen Korea

Feb 10, 2014

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Korea-Australia cooperation

Meeting foreign biz leaders

New Q50 sedan

'Ultra-light' bicycle

Supporting small firms

60th anniversary

'1-liter car'

Chinaware for Valentine's Day

Galaxy Note PRO

Housing demand picking up

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