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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] Sri Lanka touts South Korea as ideal investment partner
Moving past three decades of civil war, Sri Lanka is transforming itself into a vibrant commercial hub in South Asia, and reengaging the international community and furthering bilateral ties are key, the nation’s top envoy said.“As Korea has made miraculous progress in democracy and economy in such a short period of time, it is an exemplary model for Sri Lanka, which is starting its journey toward economic prosperity,” said Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera in an interview with The Korea Hera
Foreign AffairsMarch 14, 2016
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[Herald interview] Opera director Umberto Fanni to attempt first world opera production
Italian pianist-turned-artistic director Umberto Fanni has his eyes set on premiering the world’s first global opera production. Once a touted concert pianist, Fanni is currently director general of the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman, where he is working on his latest large-scale international project, looking to bridge the gap between global opera performances. During his first visit to Korea, Fanni is consulting with the head of the Korea National Opera about the state-run opera’s partici
PerformanceMarch 14, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Angolan artiste Coreon Du talks Seoul Drama Awards win
To the locals of Angola, Coreon Du needs no introduction. The 31-year-old artiste is widely talked about in Africa -- he is a singer, musician, TV producer and fashion designer.Last year, he was named by Forbes Magazine as one of 15 Young Africans Rebranding Africa. His critically-acclaimed 2010 debut album “The Coreon Experiment,” fused the sounds of his Angolan culture with Kilapanga -- a type of traditional folk music --and global influences such as pop, semba and jazz. His telenovelas “Winde
TelevisionMarch 13, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] En route to a ‘breathing battery’
Imagine a sunny day, a family gets in a car on their way to the countryside for a weekend getaway. What promises to be a beautiful scenic drive is abruptly interrupted by their environment friendly electric car running out of battery and stopping dead in the middle of the road.Durability has always been one of the biggest issues preventing electric cars from being used by more people. As of now, the longest-lasting electric vehicles running on commercial lithium-ion batteries can run for about 1
TechnologyMarch 13, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Lim Ji-young talks life after Queen Elisabeth violin crown
Violinist Lim Ji-young has made her way back home after becoming the first Korean violinist to win the highest honor at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Music Competition in Belgium last May, performing Brahms’ Concerto in D, op. 77. One of the classical world’s big three music competitions, last year’s Queen Elisabeth contest for violin featured 69 players of 20 nationalities, including 17 violinists from Korea. “It has been almost a year since winning at the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition a
PerformanceMarch 9, 2016
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[Herald Interview] E Ji-ah debuts on big screen as special ops agent
Actress E Ji-ah has been at the center of many bizarre theories -- people have speculated she could be a secret agent, a vampire or even an alien because of the mysterious aura that seems to follow her. She is famous in the Korean entertainment world, but has seldom really opened up to the public. For all her fame, she has a surprisingly short filmography. What is known about her is that she has proven her athletic chops on TV, speaks English fluently and has a degree in graphic design from an
FilmMarch 7, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] ‘Business engagement key to conservation’
It is not just up to individuals to conserve nature, industries have an important role to play too, says the Korean office of global conservation group World Wide Fund for Nature. In an interview with The Korea Herald, WWF-Korea’s CEO Simon Yoon said, “About 1.2 billion of the 7 billion world population are major consumers who pollute the environment. Meanwhile, about 500 major global conglomerates make up 70 percent of the total priority commodity market. Which party do you think would be more
Social AffairsMarch 4, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Comfort women’ statues resonate with Koreans
Since 2011, Sculptors Kim Seo-kyung and Kim Eun-sung have been making statues of teenage girls that symbolize Korean young women forced to work as Japanese military sex slaves, euphemistically called “comfort women.” They have made 30 statues so far, with more in the making. The bronze sculptures called “Statue of a Girl of Peace” are exhibited at memorial parks, museums and on the streets of Korea, the U.S. and Canada. Sculptors Kim Seo-kyung (left) and Kim Eun-sung pose with “Statue of a Gi
PerformanceMarch 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Jeffrey She, chef with business savvy
Sheraton Jinan Hotel’s executive chef Jeffrey She has worked at glitzy establishments such as St. Regis and Le Meridien, but he puts on no airs, creating a first impression that is more in line with the image of the proprietor of a traditional, home-style restaurant. He is a big, jolly man with a bright smile. But under that friendly demeanor lies a sharp business mind, as She has honed his skills for 18 years mainly in the demanding hotel business. She’s first field of study was hotel managem
FoodMarch 2, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Film about long-lost twins’ reunion comes to their native Korea
The film “Twinsters,” which made its world premiere at the SXSW festival in 2015, is a documentary about two twins who were separated soon after birth in Busan and adopted by families in the U.S. and France. After 25 years unaware of each other’s existence, they find each other through social media. The story of the vivacious twins Samantha Futerman and Anais Bordier is interspersed with quick cuts, cute graphics, happy music and pastel colors. The twins’ online and offline conversions also appe
FilmMarch 1, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Digital capacity crucial for city’s sustainable development’
Running a constructive e-government system is crucial for municipalities to pursue sustainable development and ensure civic democracy, said the head of an international cooperative body for digital governance.“The importance of the government’s online services is growing as it plays a crucial role in helping cities to pursue sustainable development. It not only provides a new source of economic growth with innovative technology but also strengthens democracy by attracting citizens to participate
Social AffairsFeb. 24, 2016
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[Herald Interview] MERS caregivers still suffer months later
For months, Kim Gyeong-ae, a nurse at Seoul National University Hospital, has not been able to eat blueberry yogurt because it reminds her too much of Korea’s last confirmed Middle East respiratory syndrome patient.He died in November, but in the period leading up to his death, it was the only food he was able to eat, due to his lack of appetite and severe cold sores in his mouth. “When I bought some things for myself in the morning, I would buy yogurt for him too and give it to him. This memory
Social AffairsFeb. 14, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Um Hong-gil always has a new peak to reach
Stepping into Um Hong-gil's inner office at the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation in Jung-gu, Seoul, one can’t help but be struck by the feeling that everything is small -- the man and the office, both. Um is of medium stature, and the office is ordinary. But when considered against the feats that constantly tail Um's name, his down-to-earth manner, easy smile and unremarkable office are a bit unsettling at first. It’s difficult to imagine him clinging to the Himalayan slopes, fighting back the numbi
PeopleFeb. 12, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korea’s buzzing classical music scene
A classical music craze has swept over the country ever since young pianist Cho Seong-jin’s historic win at last year’s International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. He is the first Korean ever to win the prestigious title and his win has helped revive classical music here. Costa Pilavachi, senior vice president of classical artists & repertoire for Universal Music International Group, is among those looking to capitalize on the current buzz in the classical music scene. “Korea is a hot place
PerformanceFeb. 11, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Reply 1988’ leaves mark on Park Bo-gum
Actor Park Bo-gum poses for a picture before an interview at a Seoul cafe on Thursday. (Yoon Byung-chan/The Korea Herald)Park Bo-gum spoke slowly, his words interspersed with child-like smiles. It was as if Park’s “Reply 1988” character Choi Taek had jumped off screen into real life. “I realized that I’m similar to my ‘Reply 1988’ character in real life. I’m like an iron fist in a velvet glove, just like Choi Taek in the TV series,” the 22-year-old told The Korea Herald in Seoul last Thursday.“I
TelevisionFeb. 5, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Winner up next in YG baton relay
YG Entertainment’s boy group Winner is the latest in the agency’s boy group lineup to take up the baton, following Big Bang in the first half of 2015 and iKON in the second half. After a 17-month hiatus -- a significantly long break considering that the group had only released their debut album before disappearing -- they’ve finally returned with the EP “EXIT: E.” The double lead tracks are the blues-infused, crooning “Baby Baby” and the more steadily rhythmic minor pop track “Sentimental.” At
PerformanceFeb. 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Lively duo behind ‘Dead Buttons’ music
Dead Buttons has launched just one official album but the rock and roll duo is not your typical rookie group. Grungy, carefree and playful, drummer Lee Kang-hee and guitarist Hong Ji-hyun exuded the ease of seasoned musicians when they spoke to the The Korea Herald at a cafe in Seoul’s Hongdae area.Although “Some Kind of Youth” is the band’s first official album, the band has already established a reputation for itself over the past few years. Dead Buttons (Love Rock Company)Formed in 2012, Dead
PerformanceFeb. 2, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Hard landing unlikely for China: SC Bank economist
It would be an understatement to say China is off to a rocky start this year. The stock market in the world’s second-largest economy has been suffering weeks of volatility and downbeat sentiment as fears continue to grow over its overall stability. China’s economic growth rate slowed to a 25-year low of 6.9 percent in 2015. Many economists believe the actual growth rate -- something the Chinese authorities may be shielding from the international community -- was probably even lower.In the words
Feb. 1, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] New United States administration likely to end strategic patience on North Korea: scholar
The next U.S. government may shift from its North Korea policy called “strategic patience,” which has so far failed to curb the communist regime’s nuclear program and lacked a grand vision, said a U.S. scholar.John Ikenberry, a political scientist at Princeton University, also noted that South Korea, the U.S. and Japan need to move forward with tougher sanctions against North Korea despite China’s apparent reluctance. John Ikenberry (Ahn Hoon/The Korea Herald)“Now that we (U.S.) will have a new
Foreign AffairsJan. 31, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korean science prodigies seek sustainability in school
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Climate change has become a hot global issue of concern, with 195 countries adopting the first-ever legally binding global climate deal at the Paris climate conference in December.With each government contemplating measures to fulfill their pledge to limit global average temperatures to well below 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, a group of Korean science prodigies have stepped up to the plate, boldly vowing to pursue sustainability starting from t
Social AffairsJan. 28, 2016