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Lucid Joins the Robotaxi Race: Tesla Faces New Competition as Uber Partnership Shakes Up Autonomous Vehicle Market

Lucid Joins the Robotaxi Race: Tesla Faces New Competition as Uber Partnership Shakes Up Autonomous Vehicle Market

Electric vehicle maker Lucid partners with Uber to launch 20,000+ robotaxis by 2026, intensifying competition with Tesla's pilot program while tech giants face regulatory and market challenges.

Technology
Jul 24, 2025
Lexus ES 300h Achieves 9.5/10 Owner Satisfaction Rating, Rivaling Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series

Lexus ES 300h Achieves 9.5/10 Owner Satisfaction Rating, Rivaling Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series

The Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan has earned exceptional owner satisfaction scores in Korea, matching premium competitors while excelling in fuel efficiency and build quality with outstanding real-world performance.

Automotive
Jul 24, 2025
Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il Strengthens Disaster Response: Emergency Command Vehicle and Smoke Masks for Real-World Crisis Management

Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il Strengthens Disaster Response: Emergency Command Vehicle and Smoke Masks for Real-World Crisis Management

Yongin Special City introduces advanced disaster response command vehicle and provides smoke masks to police, enhancing inter-agency cooperation for emergency preparedness and public safety.

뉴스
Jul 24, 2025
Five-Term Heavyweight Yoon Ho-jung Faces a Fiery Confirmation Finale

Five-Term Heavyweight Yoon Ho-jung Faces a Fiery Confirmation Finale

A deep dive into the final confirmation hearing of Interior Minister nominee Yoon Ho-jung, blending hard news with real-time community buzz and cultural context for global readers.

Politics
Jul 24, 2025
Shocking Discovery: Diet Coke and Artificial Sweeteners May Trigger Early Puberty in Children

Shocking Discovery: Diet Coke and Artificial Sweeteners May Trigger Early Puberty in Children

Taiwanese researchers reveal that artificial sweeteners like aspartame in diet sodas may accelerate puberty in children, with gender-specific effects raising concerns among parents worldwide.

뉴스
Jul 24, 2025
Sambu Engineering Scandal Rocks Korea: Chairman Arrested in $278M Stock Manipulation Case

Sambu Engineering Scandal Rocks Korea: Chairman Arrested in $278M Stock Manipulation Case

Major Korean construction company executives arrested for stock manipulation involving fake Ukraine reconstruction projects, with connections to First Lady Kim Keon-hee under investigation.

뉴스
Jul 24, 2025
JBL × Tomorrowland Drop Game-Changing FLIP 7 Special Edition - Festival Magic Meets Premium Sound

JBL × Tomorrowland Drop Game-Changing FLIP 7 Special Edition - Festival Magic Meets Premium Sound

JBL and Tomorrowland unveil the limited-edition FLIP 7 speaker featuring butterfly logos, AI Sound Boost, and 16-hour battery life, bringing festival vibes to everyday listening experiences.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 24, 2025
Different Crisis Management Styles: Lee Yeon-bok's Humble Apology vs Baek Jong-won's Defiant Response Sparks Korean Food Industry Debate

Different Crisis Management Styles: Lee Yeon-bok's Humble Apology vs Baek Jong-won's Defiant Response Sparks Korean Food Industry Debate

Two celebrity chefs showed completely opposite approaches to handling food safety controversies, with Lee Yeon-bok immediately apologizing and recalling products while Baek Jong-won maintains a defiant stance, reflecting different generational attitudes in Korean business culture.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 24, 2025
Korean Architect's Raw Confession: Why Drywall is Ruining Modern Living Spaces

Korean Architect's Raw Confession: Why Drywall is Ruining Modern Living Spaces

A Korean architect shares his brutally honest take on drywall construction, revealing the hidden frustrations of modern apartment living and his journey to strip away the 'fake' walls to find real architecture underneath.

Architecture & Design
Jul 24, 2025
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