Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Chinese EV sales gain momentum with Korean consumers

Chinese EV maker BYD has made significant sales in Korea, reaching over 10,000 vehicles sold within 11 months. The growth is supported by competitive pricing and a strong appeal to middle-aged consumers.

2026-04-15

Unlicensed high schoolers crash car that they bought on secondhand marketplace Karrot

A group of unlicensed high school students crashed a car that they bought through the secondhand marketplace app Karrot, police said on Wednesday.

2026-04-15

Mercedes-Benz Korea introduces new retail system with standardized nationwide pricing

Mercedes-Benz Korea introduced a centralized nationwide vehicle sales system on Monday, marking a shift from its previous dealership-led model to one that standardizes pricing nationwide and integrates various customer channels.

2026-04-13

Hyundai, Kia host conference on brake technology

Hyundai Motor and Kia held an industry conference themed on automobile brake technology on Friday to discuss related research and development and strengthen collaboration with partner companies.

2026-04-10

How the new two-day rotation is causing chaos for commuters

Commuters across Seoul faced severe disruption on Wednesday as stricter vehicle controls took effect, leading to overcrowding on public transit and longer travel times.

2026-04-08

Imported vehicle sales surge 34.6% in March driven by EV demand

Sales of imported vehicles in Korea rose 34.6 percent in March from a year earlier, supported by more working days and robust demand for electric vehicles, industry data showed Friday.

2026-04-03

Gov't warns Korean Tesla owners that illegally enabling FSD is a criminal offense

The government warned Tesla owners in Korea against illegally enabling the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, as the move would constitute a criminal offense.

2026-03-31

Four injured after car crashes into restaurant near Apgujeong Station

A car crashed into a restaurant in a narrow alley near Apgujeong Station in southern Seoul, injuring four people, police said on Monday.

2026-03-30

Car insurers' net income falls 84% on back of rise in accidents

The combined net income of insurance firms in Korea from their auto insurance business dropped sharply from a year earlier in 2025 due partly to an increase in the number of accidents, data showed Wednesday.

2026-03-25

Car rotation system

Employees of the Suwon Urban Development Corporation hold a campaign in Suwon, Gyeonggi, on March 23 to promote its five-day vehicle rotation system starting April 1.

2026-03-23