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Woori Bank to launch prepaid card targeting foreign customers

Woori Bank said on Friday that it will launch a prepaid card targeting foreign customers in partnership with Nol Universe, a leisure and travel platform, and Kona I, a fintech payment platform operator.

2026-03-13

Hyundai to halt Ioniq 5, Kona EV production on weakening overseas demand

Hyundai Motor will temporarily suspend production of its Ioniq 5 and Kona EVs at its main domestic plant next week, as weakening overseas demand continues to weigh on exports.

2025-04-18

Hyundai pauses Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric production as EV demand slows

Hyundai Motor will temporarily suspend production of its Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric models, as weakening EV demand continues to impact sales, according to industry sources Friday.

2025-02-07

Hyundai opens EV battery plant in Indonesia with eye on wider region

Hyundai Motor opened an EV battery plant, a joint venture with LG Energy Solution, that will provide batteries for locally made Kona EVs and other cars.

2024-07-03

[TEST DRIVE] Kona Electric is back and breaking all the rules

The Kona Electric is back after two years to regain its throne in the local small electric SUV market.

2023-06-11

Fully electric Kona EV is back with upgrades after 2-year break

The Kona EV is making a comeback after two years with a futuristic exterior design and more sophisticated features.

2023-03-07

[TEST DRIVE] Hyundai's Kona SUV is new and improved with a heftier price tag to match

No. 1 in terms of exports, but the most hated Hyundai vehicle in Korea. Ironically, these two titles belong to one car: Kona SUV.

2023-01-31

Hyundai's fully revamped Kona SUV is bigger and sleeker than ever before

Hyundai Motor introduced a fully revamped Kona SUV for the first time in five years. The new model is bigger and has substantial changes in the design of its exterior.

2023-01-18

Kakao Games to contribute 26 billion won to fund for indie game makers

Kakao Games will pour 26 billion won ($19.8 million) into a fund for indie game companies established by venture capital Kona Venture Partners, the Kakao subsidiary said Wednesday. Through the fund, Kakao Games will finance small-sized game ...

2022-08-17

2 more Hyundai Motor Kona Electric SUVs catch fire

Hyundai Motor Kona Electric SUVs are spontaneously combusting in and out of Korea once again despite a massive fire-related recall initiated early this year.

2021-06-24