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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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[Herald Interview] Almonty to boost security of key mineral supply with Sangdong mine
Almonty Industries, a multinational mining company headquartered in Toronto, expects to reopen the Sangdong Mine in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, and begin operations before the end of the year to offer an alternative source for tungsten, a critical material, according to the firm’s CEO Lewis Black. "I think now we’ve finally got a clear path to reopen the world’s largest tungsten mine,” Black said in an interview with The Korea Herald at the office of Almonty Korea Tu
IndustryJan. 31, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Daewoong Pet targets health-conscious pet owners
Daewoong Pet, the pet health care arm of Daewoong Pharmaceutical, seeks to gain growth momentum by launching veterinary drugs and securing patent exclusivity as the need for veterinary care continues to surge amid an aging pet population. The firm's main aim is to develop and introduce drugs with the proper dosage and formulation for pets, with a particular focus on senior pets, which increasingly require health care services, Daewoong Pet co-CEO Lee Hyo-jun said. “Many veterinary hos
IndustryJan. 30, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Vanner ready for 'Jackpot'
South Korean boy band Vanner is contending for victory in the K-pop scene this year with a full transformation of their image from fresh youth to powerful and charismatic artists. “We want to show that Banner is a group that can handle sexy, powerful and charismatic themes through our second mini album, ‘Capture the Flag,’” said Taehwan of Vanner during a group interview in Seoul on Thursday. The quintet’s new album, scheduled to be released on Tuesday at 6 p.m., is
K-popJan. 30, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Meet little big artists who shake up 'School of Rock' live stage
The musical "School of Rock" starts with an announcement by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who wrote the music for the musical, asking a key question: "Do the kids really play their rock instruments live?" The answer is an emphatic "Yes, they do!" Webber declares. The announcement is made because, without the notice, many people find it hard to believe that they are witnessing child actors with an average age of 11.5, rocking out with exceptional musical talent and energeti
CultureJan. 29, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Dell ready to empower Korea to unlock potential of AI
US tech giant Dell Technologies has jumped on the generative artificial intelligence bandwagon with a range of new AI offerings combining its hardware and software prowess. The firm is also setting its sights on Korea, a tech powerhouse aspiring to become a potent player in the burgeoning AI era. “Korean firms, from manufacturing giants to internet and cloud service providers, have embraced AI faster than their Asian rivals. We are confident in saying that Dell was at the center of the jou
TechnologyJan. 29, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Hauser & Wirth shrugs off doubts about Hong Kong as art capital of Asia
HONG KONG -- International gallery Hauser & Wirth has cemented its presence in Hong Kong with its move to a new location in the Central District last week. The three-story space is easily sighted and accessed. “We wanted to be on the street level and we wanted to stay in the center," the Swiss gallery’s Managing Partner Asia Elaine Kwok told The Korea Herald on Jan. 23 at the new space in Hong Kong. "This is a really fantastic space – not only it is on the groun
Arts & DesignJan. 29, 2024
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[Herald Interview] BridgeRock offers strategic solutions for real estate loan workouts
Once deemed an investment that produced a stable income stream, office buildings in the US are causing a headache for Korean investors as they wrestle with defaults on loans amid weakening demand and increased interest rates. With their investments turning sour, investors should come up with “creative ways to handle defaulted loans to draw a path to recovery," US commercial real estate investment firm BridgeRock Capital’s founder and managing director Jin Kim said. “Kore
MarketJan. 29, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon explore paradoxical nature of family in 'The Bequeathed'
South Korean veteran actors Kim Hyun-joo and Park Hee-soon said, through their latest work "The Bequeathed," they wanted to ask their audience about the meaning of family. Netflix's six-part mystery thriller "The Bequeathed" tells the story of Yoon Seo-ha, who becomes mired in a series of ominous events including the murder of her husband, after inheriting a family grave site from her deceased uncle. The series explores the concept of family in depth, while incorporating
TelevisionJan. 28, 2024
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[Herald Interview] After dream come true in 'Les Miserables,' Lumina begins real journey
On Tuesday evening, the 112th performance of the third run of the musical “Les Miserables” took place at Blue Square in Seoul. During the intermission, a couple in seats in the 10th row discussed whether Eponine was biracial, while two other women in the same row, seemingly in their 50s, praised her singing. Eponine is a character from Victor Hugo's 1862 novel "Les Miserables." Despite being the daughter of the unscrupulous Thenardiers, she assists her friend Marius, w
CultureJan. 24, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Ties 'turbulent,' but ball in Seoul's court: Russian Ambassador
South Korea and Russia are currently in a "turbulent" place, but the future will be different if Seoul takes steps to stabilize bilateral ties, according to the new Russian Ambassador to Seoul Georgy Zinoviev. "We perceive that the ball is in the (South) Korean court. So, we are ready when our (South) Korean partners are ready," the ambassador in an interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul on Monday. "But, we are not going to enforce or try to impose any goodwill on our
Foreign AffairsJan. 24, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Thoughtful approach keeps winning Korean investments in Indiana
"Breaking bread for some good talks has been super important in building solid relationships with Korean businesses, creating a trust that keeps them coming back to invest more," said Jillian Turner, the senior vice president of global partnerships and investments at the Indiana Economic Development Corp. Turner emphasized the importance of interpersonal dynamics in understanding the nuanced needs of Korean companies during a recent phone interview with the Korea Herald. Her primary re
IndustryJan. 23, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Yongin aims to become special city of semiconductors
Out of the many policies the city of Yongin announced last year, the news about the city’s semiconductor cluster being selected as a specialized complex by the government was selected as Yongin’s top news report of 2023 among citizens, city government officials and reporters based in the city. In a survey conducted by Yongin Special City, 12,140 survey respondents chose the top five best news reports about the city’s policies out of 26 reports that were selected previously by t
Social AffairsJan. 22, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Evnne shows off vulnerabilities as 'rascals' in 'Un: SEEN’
Behind every stage beaming with blinding lights are hours spent in the dark, getting ready for that moment in the limelight. The road to debuting as a K-pop artist is likewise a difficult and exacting one. It is a journey that Evnne sings about in its second EP, “Un: SEEN,” released Monday. “We tried to talk about our hidden scars in this album. Such scars represent the difficult journey we’ve been through trying to debut as a K-pop act. As you know, our group consist
K-popJan. 22, 2024
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[Herald Interview] ‘Citizen of a Kind’ shows power of film based on true story
Director Park Young-ju’s upcoming commercial film debut, “Citizen of a Kind” is based on true events from 2016 in which Kim Seong-ja, a middle-aged laundry shop owner, helped lead to the arrest of a criminal organization boss after a gang member had asked her to rescue him in a phone call. The film revolves around Duk-hee (Ra Mi-ran), who travels to Qingdao, China, to capture the boss of a criminal organization after she falls victim to a voice phishing scam. It was Son Jae-min
FilmJan. 21, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Ra Mi-ran expresses story of self-esteem, personal growth in "Citizen of a Kind"
Ra Mi-ran, best known for her comic relief roles in a slew of hit Korean dramas such as "Reply 1988" (2015) and "Dr. Park's Clinic" (2022), said her new comedy film "Citizen of a Kind" tells story of the personal growth of an individual and what it means to maintain one's self-esteem through hardships. "Citizen of a Kind" is the story of an ordinary individual named Duk-hee, who falls victim to a voice phishing scam and travels to China to captur
FilmJan. 19, 2024
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[Herald Interview] ‘US election main risk for Korean chip, EV makers’
This year’s US presidential election is expected to be the biggest geopolitical risk for Korean companies already reeling from supply chain disruptions and protectionist policies amid an escalating Washing-Beijing rivalry, according to a global specialist in risk management. “The US election could have more direct impacts on Korean businesses in several markets (compared to other risk factors),” said Andrew Gilholm, director of analysis practice for Greater China and North Asia
IndustryJan. 18, 2024
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[Herald Interview] 'The Bequeathed' merges concepts of horror and family
Yeon Sang-ho, star director of mega-hits such as the 2016 zombie film "Train to Busan" and the 2021 Netflix original fantasy drama series "Hellbound," is back with "The Bequeathed," a new Netflix original thriller drama series. "The Bequeathed" is a 6-part series that focuses on a series of ominous events which occur after Yoon Seo-ha (Kim Hyun-joo) receives a family grave site as inheritance following the death of her uncle. Conflict heightens as her half
TelevisionJan. 18, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee say historical themes drew them to 'Gyeongseong Creature'
Actors Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee said they most wanted to portray the lives of people living in 1945, when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule, through their roles in "Gyeongseong Creature." The final episode of the first season of the 10-part Netflix original series aired on Jan. 5. "Gyeongseong Creature" tells the story of Jang Tae-sung (Park Seo-joon) and Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee), who investigate clandestine operations taking place in a hidden basement of a hospita
TelevisionJan. 17, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Veteran trade lawyer urges readiness for heightened geopolitical uncertainty
Growing geopolitical risks are having profound impacts on the global economy, affecting policies, trade and competition in markets. In the business world, legal disputes across borders are likely to increase against this backdrop, and geopolitical factors may also affect how these cases play out, John Quinn, a veteran trial lawyer who specializes in patent and corporate law, said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. Quinn founded Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, one of the top liti
IndustryJan. 16, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Sistar19 shows maturity in new single 'No More (Ma Boy)'
Sistar19, the unit from the now-defunct girl group Sistar, is back with a new single album “No More (Ma Boy).” This is the duo's first new single album in 11 years. Hyolyn and Bora of Sistar19 show what it is to sing and dance in a relaxed and composed manner, a change that comes from years in the K-pop scene. “We released our first digital single as Sistar19 just three years after our debut so we were really tense when performing. But with this new album, we wanted to sho
K-popJan. 16, 2024