The Korea Herald

Two Koreas look toward new relationship with Biden

North KoreaJan 21, 2021

Gone are the days when the leaders of the US and North Korea exchanged “love letters” -- or threats of “fire and fury.” US President Joe Biden took office Wednesday, and the world is now watching Bi...
[Video] A symbol of hope in COVID-19 era: Medical staff in suits

Social affairsJan 21, 2021

Protective gear has become a symbol of hope to fight back the pandemic, as the virus continues to sprawl to unprecedented heights. Medical personnel swathed in thick layers of protective hazmat suits...
Upbit launches digital currency exchange in Thailand

MoneyJan 21, 2021

Upbit, a South Korean digital asset exchange, said Thursday that its Thailand unit was up and running after receiving the necessary licenses from regulators. The Thailand Securities and Exchange Com...
Hanwha sets eyes on green hydrogen

IndustryJan 21, 2021

Hanwha Solutions to inject $1b to transform into a leading solar-to-hydrogen company
LG Group chief is richest Korean under 50

IndustryJan 21, 2021

Nation’s superrich group comprises both chaebol members and new business figures
Kim Dong-kwan reinvents Hanwha’s identity as renewable energy leader

IndustryJan 21, 2021

With the rise of Hanwha Solutions, Kim is expected to cement his position as the heir. In a key signal of his growing influence, department store chain Hanwha Galleria and Hanwha City Development ar...
To infinity, and beyond: Hanwha enters global satellite race

IndustryJan 21, 2021

Hanwha zeroes in on booming satellite internet market
Moon reaffirms commitment to engagement with North Korea

PoliticsJan 21, 2021

President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the stalled nuclear talks with North Korea at a meeting Thursday, where he was briefed by his security aides on major initiatives this year...
LG Energy Solution No.1 in battery, Hyundai No.5 in electric vehicle markets

IndustryJan 21, 2021

By Kim Byung-wook ( kbw@heraldcorp.com )
Lee’s 1st message from prison: ‘Compliance drive should continue’

IndustryJan 21, 2021

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong finally broke his silence, three days after he was sent back to prison on Monday for bribing former President Park Geun-hye. In a message sent via his attorneys on Thursday...
[Photo News] Wait in line

IndustryJan 21, 2021

Hydrogen-powered vehicles wait in line for a free refueling at a rest area along a highway in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Thursday. The hydrogen station, which is on a trial run, is offering free re...
Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process

PoliticsJan 21, 2021

President Moon Jae-in pledged Thursday to maintain close partnerships with the new US administration, chairing a rare plenary session of the National Security Council (NSC) hours after Joe Biden's in...
Seoul stocks hit record high on optimism for Biden presidency

MarketsJan 21, 2021

South Korea's benchmark stock index hit an all-time high Thursday on strong foreign buying, buoyed by stimulus hopes related to the inauguration of US President Joe Biden. The Korean won rose against...
Ex-short track coach sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for sexual assault of athlete

Social affairsJan 21, 2021

A former national short track speed skating coach was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison on Thursday on charges of sexually assaulting Olympic champion Shim Suk-hee. The Suwon District Court convic...
Pfizer to submit application for COVID-19 vaccine approval by end-Jan.

IndustryJan 21, 2021

A local office of global pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. is expected to submit an application for the approval of its COVID-19 vaccine to South Korea's drug safety agency, industry sources said Th...