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Jeju mandarin oranges

Lotte Mart begins selling the mandarin oranges cultivated in Juju Island 30 percent cheaper at 8,900 won for a 4-kilogram pack./ Yonhap

Nov 21, 2012

Thomas Urbach, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea, poses next to the new G-Class, the top-end sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the automaker’s lineup, during its launch event at a showroom in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul, Tuesday. First introduced in 1979 as a vehicle for extreme off-road driving, the legendary model has continuously evolved to meet the needs of luxury SUV drivers. The model will be sold in two trims here — the new G 350 BlueTec and new G 63 AMG, which are priced at 148 million won and 209 million won, respectively.                                                                   / Yonhap

Nov 20, 2012

'Heart to heart'

Citibank Korea CEO Ha Yung-ku, center in the front row, makes a heart symbol with Korea Breast Cancer Foundation Director Kim Seung-min, fourth from left in the first row, and other participants during a donation ceremony at the lender’s main office in downtown Seoul, Tuesday. The Korean unit of the U.S.-based bank gave 14.2 million won to the foundationfor the medical expenses of five breast cancer patients from low-income families.                                                                            / Courtesy of Citibank Korea

Nov 20, 2012

Ski wear on sale

Models pose wearing ski outfits at an E-mart store in Seoul, Tuesday. The discount store is selling a pair of skis for 290,000 won, a ski suit for 50,000 won and goggles for 20,000 won, ahead of the upcoming skiing season.                                                                                                          / Courtesy of E-mart

Nov 20, 2012

Prepare for winter

Various electric heaters are on display at Lotte Mart in Junggu, downtown Seoul, Monday. The retail chain giant offers up to 30 percent discount on heaters. / Courtesy of Lotte Mart

Nov 19, 2012

KEB enforces smartphone services

An employee of the Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) introduces the lender’s state-of-the-art smartphone customer center, which will allow customers to use real-time consultation services via text messaging and social network services. /  Courtesy of KEB

Nov 19, 2012

'Pomegranates boost health'

Models pose holding pomegranates imported from California at an E-Mart store in Yongsan, central Seoul, Monday. Pomegranates contain polyphenols and other anti-oxidants. / Yonhap

Nov 19, 2012

Refrigerator for singles

Models pose next to Daewoo Electronics’ 240-liter capacity Combi Refrigerator at a company retailer in Seoul, Monday. Daewoo said the new product was developed for young singles and was built at a minimalsize.  / Courtesy of Daewoo Electronics

Nov 19, 2012

For Multicultural families

Children from Multicultural families pose with musicians of World Beat Vinari, a Korean musical performance group, at the group’s theater in downtown Seoul, Saturday. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KoreaEximbank) donated 10 million won (about $9,000) for the event, which invited 300 children from the Seoul metropolitan area. / Courtesy of Korea Eximbank 

Nov 18, 2012

STX helps low-income households

STX Group Chairman Kang Duk-soo, right, poses with a volunteer worker before making a cash donation to help low-income households at STX headquarters in downtown Seoul, Friday./ Courtesy of STX

Nov 16, 2012

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Jeju mandarin oranges

Top-end SUV

'Heart to heart'

Ski wear on sale

Prepare for winter

KEB enforces smartphone services

'Pomegranates boost health'

Refrigerator for singles

For Multicultural families

STX helps low-income households

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