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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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[Herald Interview] High-end Champagne RSRV lands in Korea
Global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard’s luxury wine collection Maison Mumm RSRV made its South Korean debut recently to cater to an ever-evolving, pandemic-fueled drinking culture here: drinking less, but better. “During at-home drinking occasions with a small group of people, you don’t have the social pressure of picking alcohol that is suitable for the moment. It was very interesting to see how people switch from drinking soju and beer -- the rule you must follow when
ConsumerOct. 21, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Kirill Karabits talks about Kim Sun-wook, Ukraine and Beethoven
Korean concert pianist Kim Sun-wook and conductor Kirill Karabits met for the first time in 2008 in Seoul when they performed with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Karabits recalled being overwhelmed by Kim’s playing and musicality. “Since then, we've become close friends and regularly perform together,” Karabits said in a recent email interview. The two have taken the stage together several times, including Kim's debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2019.
PerformanceOct. 20, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Top star So Ji-sub tired of playing good guys
Top Korean actor So Ji-sub said he was tired of playing good guys in TV dramas and movies when he got the script for “Confession,” directed by Yoon Jong-seok. “It has been a while since I started playing lead roles. All the protagonists have something in common. They are mostly nice guys. But this character was not, and that was appealing to me,” So said during an interview with a group of local reporters on Wednesday. “At the time I really wanted to play a new r
FilmOct. 20, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Leenalchi returns with much-anticipated second project 'Mul Mit'
Leenalchi, the group that took South Korea by storm with “Tiger Is Coming” in 2020, is back with “Mul Mit” with a lot of pressure on their shoulders this time. The sensational success of “Tiger Is Coming” has kept the band busy for the past two years as the members continued to experiment with what the band could offer. But that means a lot more ears and eyes have been anticipating their new project. “We feel a lot of pressure but hope people can enjoy
CultureOct. 19, 2022
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[Herald Interview] 'Leaders should address NK human rights violations on equal footing as nuclear arms'
In the decades of efforts South Korea and the United States have made with other nations to persuade the North to become a "normal state" and give up on its nuclear ambition, they were often passive in addressing the reclusive regime's brutal record of human rights violations in the fear that it would only add more friction. But their overly diffident approach has "emboldened" and "empowered" the young North Korean leader to ultimately declare his country a n
Foreign AffairsOct. 19, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Lee Sung-min hopes ‘Remember’ narrows generational divide
Veteran actor Lee Sung-min, 53, hopes that his new dramatic film “Remember” can help narrow the generational gap in Korean society. “I think the most attractive element of our film is that an elderly man in his 80s and a young man go on a journey together. I hope that people in this world can also become like the characters in our movie. I hope they can hang out with each other, respecting the older generation and also embracing the younger generation,” Lee said in an
FilmOct. 18, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Kim Yong-jun carves new path for decade-plus career with first solo album ‘Suddenly’
Over the course of nearly two decades, Kim Yong-jun of vocal group SG Wannabe has gone from a fresh rookie to an industry veteran who has scored multiple megahits. But he describes himself as a "no-hit wonder" because there’s nothing that he can present as a soloist. Now, Kim seems to be ready to branch out with his first-ever solo album, “Suddenly,” which released Friday evening. “I’m nervous but excited at the same time about dropping my first album, and
PerformanceOct. 17, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Rirkrit Tiravanija poses fundamental human questions
Rirkrit Tiravanija is widely known for his intimate and participatory art, through which he engages with the audience. He would cook and serve up Thai food at an exhibition as part of the show, expanding the way in which people appreciate art. A Thai born in Argentina and based in New York since the late 1980s, Tiravanija's Seoul debut exhibition at Gladstone Gallery, titled “Rirkrit Tiravanija: Submit To The Black Compost,” ended Oct. 7. "For me, it has a deep meaning like
Arts & DesignOct. 17, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘Warmbiers’ win pivotal in fight against North Korean abuses’
The family of Otto Warmbier has set an important precedent for North Korea victims all over, according to Rep. Ha Tae-keung of the ruling People Power Party. Speaking with The Korea Herald, the ruling People Power Party Rep. Ha Tae-keung said, “The Warmbier family has played a pivotal role in the fight against North Korea human rights abuses, and their efforts have marked a significant turning point in accountability-seeking.” About a month ago, Ha met with Cindy and Fred Warmbier
PoliticsOct. 16, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Analog photographer Area Park captures natural, personal disasters
Area Park is a stubborn photographer who still uses a huge slide film camera - Linhof Master Technika Classic - in the era of digital photography. He pursues film photography even if it means he has to be very selective and cautious when deciding to press the shutter button. Each shot costs 200,000 won - 250,000 won, taking into consideration film purchase, developing and scanning. Sometimes, he has to visit the same place again to retake photos, spending thousands of dollars. “I learned
CultureOct. 15, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Rainbow Robotics CEO bets big on robot use across multiple industries
Like many global firms, South Korean robot maker Rainbow Robotics was established in 2011 at a research laboratory. Starting out as a robot platform company founded by a group of researchers from the Humanoid Robot Research Center at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the company now boasts a versatile lineup of collaborative robots, which are built to work hand-in-hand with employees at work. Such robots focus more on repetitive tasks, such as inspecting and picking
IndustryOct. 13, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Baekho makes solo debut with EP 'Absolute Zero'
Physics considers absolute zero to be the lowest temperature possible. At this point, all particles inside a substance are motionless. Baekho said he felt like he was in that state when he first started making his first solo album earlier this year, unconstrained yet unable to take the next step. "When I first thought of making an album, I didn't know what kind of song to write. It didn't really hit me at first, and I felt kind of lost," the singer said during an interview
K-popOct. 12, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘Riceboy Sleeps’ is not similar to ‘Minari’: director Anthony Shim
“Riceboy Sleeps” by director Anthony Shim is being hailed as the next “Minari,” a multiple-award winning drama film directed by Lee Isaac Chung. But Anthony Shim, who directed “Riceboy Sleeps” says that the two films are not alike. In an interview with The Korea Herald on Sunday, also attended by two the film’s two leading actors, Choi Seung-yoon and Ethan Hwang, Shim said that the comparisons between the two films helps explain his film more easily
EntertainmentOct. 11, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘S. Korea my all-time favorite place on earth,’ says Alec Benjamin
Since in-person festivals and concerts resumed after a two-year pandemic break, big-name global pop artists have returned to South Korea to meet local fans. American singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin is gearing up to please local listeners’ ears once again by throwing a concert in Seoul next month. While the upcoming event will mark the Arizona-bred musician’s third time visiting the country, he still could not hide his excitement. “South Korea is my favorite place on the earth.
PerformanceOct. 10, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘We should be wary of North Korea, not our own military,’ says governor after missile crash
CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province -- Kim Jin-tae, the governor of Gangwon Province, said on a missile crashing in one of its cities Tuesday that he believes this served as “a hard lesson” to “avoid a repetition in the future.” The missile crashed just 700 meters from a residential neighborhood after a failed launch during a joint drill with US forces, according to the South Korean military. Many locals endured a sleepless night after the fiery missile crash, as they waited
PoliticsOct. 9, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Korean avant-garde fashion brand Songzio expands overseas
Songzio, an avant-garde Korean fashion brand, had been led for decades by a group of fashion designers focused on creating artistic collections. When Jay Song came on board as the CEO in 2018, he took steps to expand the brand’s presence globally. The fashion house, one of the oldest designer brands in the country, was founded in 1993 by designer Zio Song. Over the past four years, Songzio has grown fast, running 62 shops around the country diversified into four brands -- Songzio, Songz
Arts & DesignOct. 5, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘We Are the Zombies’ creator offers fresh twist on zombie apocalypse
BUCHEON, Gyeonggi Province -- From the webtoon series “All of Us Are Dead” (2009), “Dead Life” (2018) and horror thriller “Train to Busan” (2016) to the Netflix series “Kingdom” (2019), South Korea’s zombie content have become popular for their bone-breaking portrayals of the undead, thrilling action sequences and desperate survival stories. Author Lee Myeong-jae, however, impressed viewers around the world by presenting a new twist to the
CartoonOct. 5, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘Atomic Bomb’ writers delighted by their graphic novel’s international recognition
BUCHEON, Gyeonggi Province -- Writing about one of the most lethal weapon ever invented, Didier Alcante and Laurent-Frederic Bollee, the authors of “Atomic Bomb,” never expected to visit South Korea -- much less to win an award. “This was our first time to win an award outside of our respective countries. We won a prize in Belgium, Canada and France. It is very nice to get international recognition,” Belgian author Alcante said in an interview with The Korea Herald at
CartoonOct. 4, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Versatile flutist Choi Na-kyung discovers new adventures during pandemic
On July 13, 2011, South Korean flutist Choi Na-kyung, also known as Jasmine Choi, played at a recital for the celebration of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s re-election. There she met people she considered to be truly selfless, people who live their lives for the purpose of tackling famine, climate change, improving women's rights and other pressing global issues. Unexpectedly, the joyful event made her depressed for months. “I love music so much, but I couldn’t help
CultureOct. 4, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Gender gaps overshadow South Korea’s progress
South Korea has progressed a long way over the past three decades. But that journey has not been the same for the country’s women, the United Nations Development Program’s Human Development Report suggests. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Pedro Conceicao, the UNDP director of the Human Development Report Office, said that Korea “has evolved since the 1990s to have a very balanced growth” on the Human Development Index. The HDI looks at three components: economy
Social AffairsOct. 4, 2022