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Hyundai Motor chief says no plan to build U.S. plant for now

SEOUL (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Group does not immediately plan to build a new car factory in the United States, Chairman Chung Mong-koo said on Monday, downplaying speculation that the South Korean automaker would soon announce production facilities in the key market.Full story

LG Electronics first-quarter profit drops, TV pain outweighs phone revival

SEOUL (Reuters) - LG Electronics Inc <066570.KS>, the world's No.2 TV maker, said quarterly profit fell 13 percent as sharp price cuts resulted in razor-thin margins for its TV division, overshadowing a strong recovery in smartphones. Full story

"Catch of the day" for Korea's hungry singles with popular app

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Koreans, who lunch religiously between midday and 1 p.m., can now get an extra treat through a smartphone app that promises to help singles find their one true love. Full story

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  Tensions high as North Korea threatens US, Seoul

Tensions are running high on the Korean peninsula where thousands of U.S and South Korean troops are participating in military drills. The annual exercises have Pyongyang enraged as North Korea threatens both the U.S. and Seoul with nuclear strikes.

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Women wearing traditional Korean Hanbok costumes perform deep bows during a traditional coming-of-age day ceremony at Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul

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