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Korea Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
PlayX4 packs punch with gaming, entertainment
Gaming expo to feature showcases, esports fest, business opportunities PlayX4, one of the nation's largest gaming fests, is set to take place at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, from May 22 to May 25. PlayX4 serves as a platform to spotlight the latest gaming industry trends while fostering connections between domestic and international developers and consumers. This year's PlayX4 highlights include Daewon Media's new game release showcase, Neowiz's indie game showcase, a Steam Deck demo lounge and the Korea round of the Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival. The event will also roll out an esports festival, featuring a broad slate of competitions ranging from matches tailored for gamers with disabilities to a nationwide university tournament and a family-focused tournament. The family tournament is open for both preregistrations and on-site sign-ups. Major gaming companies will also operate engaging booths for visitors, with Korean game developer Smilegate showcasing a theme park-style setup. Each attraction will be inspired by one of their game titles, offering an immersive experience for game fans. Guests who participate in the experiential zones and gameplay demos will earn Wonder Coins, the event's exclusive currency that is redeemable for limited-edition merchandise. Neowiz will showcase its role-playing game Brown Dust 2 at a dedicated booth that includes a large open-access rest area for fans who follow the game on platforms such as YouTube or X. A VIP lounge also offers perks to visitors with exclusive merchandise and photo ops with idol-themed cosplayers. This year also sees an expanded focus on business-to-business opportunities, particularly for small and indie developers aiming to foray into overseas markets. For the first time, participating companies will pay a modest exhibition fee in exchange for support services, including matchmaking with distribution partners, demo day exposure and one-on-one investor consultations. Across the weekend, developers will be on-site to run hands-on demo stations and promotional booths, creating an interactive playground for the event's visitors.
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Korea Herald
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
[Photo News] HD Hyundai's motor show debut
HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun (center) on Tuesday looks around the shipbuilding giant's exhibition booth at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, held this week at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. HD Hyundai made its motor show debut to showcase construction machinery, including its new automated excavator. During his visit, Chung emphasized the shipbuilder's strategic expansion into land infrastructure as part of its commitment to fostering a sustainable future. (HD Hyundai)
Korea Herald
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
HD Hyundai debuts next-gen excavators
Korean construction equipment manufacturer sets eyes on W70tr globally accumulated revenue by 2030 HD Hyundai unveiled its next-generation excavators for the first time Thursday at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, as the Korean construction equipment maker looks to expand its presence in the global market. The premiered models were the HX400, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment's 40-metric-ton class excavator and the DX240, HD Hyundai Infracore's 24-ton class excavator. As the first construction equipment company to take part in Korea's biggest biannual auto exhibition, HD Hyundai put on the massive excavators on display at its pavilion under the slogan 'No Infrastructure, No Mobility.' 'As mobility gives the freedom of movement to humanity, construction equipment gives unlimited possibilities for the advancement of mobility,' said Cho Young-cheul, CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution, an intermediate holdings company of HD Hyundai's construction equipment arms, during the press conference. 'With the newly released models, HD Hyundai's construction equipment division plans to achieve accumulated overseas sales of 450,000 units and 70 trillion won ($47.7 billion) by 2030 from this year.' HD Hyundai highlighted that the new excavators are equipped with the company's latest technologies, such as full electro-hydraulic systems and smart assist, safety and monitoring features to improve the accuracy and efficiency of workloads. For instance, the excavators offer guidance for depth and inclination in real time and aid the subtle control of the machine. According to HD Hyundai, the HX400 will be released in the Korean and European markets in May and June this year, respectively, and launched in North America in April 2026. The DX240 will hit the Korean and European markets in May and July this year, respectively, with a plan to also debut in North America in April 2026. The Korean construction equipment manufacturer added that it aims to roll out the new models of excavators in the 25-tonne, 30-ton and 35-ton classes within this year. HD Hyundai is capable of producing about 94,300 units of construction equipment per year. 'Spearheaded by the next-generation new models, we will grow our construction equipment brands 'Hyundai' and 'Develon' into global top-makers,' said Cho.
Korea Herald
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Lotte to debut at Seoul Mobility Show
Lotte Group announced Tuesday that it will participate in the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show for the first time, showcasing its eco-friendly energy and mobility technologies at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, from April 4 to 13. Lotte's exhibition, themed ' Panorama,' will showcase its future mobility value chain across three key zones: mobility technology, autonomous driving and hydrogen value chain. Lotte Innovate, an affiliate of the group, will also operate a self-driving shuttle bus connecting Kintex's Hall 1 and Hall 2 parking areas. The shuttle, which received Korea's first Type B autonomous vehicle approval in October, will be available for all visitors. Additionally, Lotte will set up a 4-meter-tall Bellygom photo zone, where visitors sharing photos on social media can receive Bellygom-themed balloons. "As this is our first time at the Seoul Mobility Show, we are excited to showcase Lotte's vision for next-generation mobility, including battery materials, EV charging and hydrogen energy," a Lotte official said. Under the theme 'Mobility, Everywhere,' this year's Seoul Mobility Show will feature 451 companies from 12 countries, highlighting advances in electrification and autonomous driving.
Korea Herald
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
BYD to showcase 8 cars at Seoul Mobility Show 2025
BYD will display eight cars at the upcoming Seoul Mobility Show 2025, held for 10 days at Kintex in Gyeonggi Province starting Thursday, the Korean office of the Chinese electric vehicle giant said Tuesday. According to BYD Korea, the automaker will showcase the Atto 3, a small electric sport utility vehicle launched in the country earlier this year. Ordered vehicles have yet to be delivered to customers due to a stalling government review of subsidy qualification. The Chinese EV maker said it will also present the Seal, a mid-sized electric sedan expected to be launched in Korea this year; the Sea Lion 7, a mid-sized electric sport utility vehicle; its premium brand Yangwang's U8; a large electric SUV; and the U9, an electric sports car at the auto exhibition. BYD's luxury brand Denza will debut the D9, a plug-in hybrid multi-purpose vehicle, and the Z9GT, a high-performance sports sedan. Formula Bao, BYD's other brand for special customization, will exhibit the Bao 5, a plug-in hybrid SUV, to allow visitors to experience the latest auto technologies of the Chinese company in person. BYD plans to display its battery and auto platform technologies at the exhibition. 'We will do our best to contribute to the sustainable future and the development of the domestic eco-friendly car market, beginning with the participation in the Seoul Mobility Show where BYD can directly communicate with (Korean) customers who are unfamiliar with us,' said Cho In-chul, managing director of BYD Korea.
