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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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[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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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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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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Suspect in murder of girlfriend's mugshot, name made public
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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
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[Herald Interview] Im Si-wan happy to play the role he’s given
It is striking how much actor Im Si-wan, at first glance, really seems to be an incarnation of the characters he plays on the screen. Lanky, wide-eyed, awkwardly sheepish yet terribly sincere, it requires very little effort to associate Im with the good-hearted, passionate but wandering young protagonists he has portrayed -- golden-hearted lambs seeking guidance.Im Si-wan (Yonhap) At a group interview at a cafe in Seoul, Im said that the similarity between his characters and himself was not int
FilmJan. 25, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Art and Internet: Making art accessible
The Korean art market faces an ongoing dilemma: Despite an increasing number of museum-goers, there are relatively few art buyers. The Korea International Art Fair best represents the dilemma -- record numbers visit the country’s largest art fair each year, but sales have stagnated if not dwindled.Young entrepreneur Park Euy-kyu, CEO of OPEN GALLERY, found it ironic when he examined the Korean art market, which has been suffering from a slump for many years. Park Euy-kyu, CEO of OPEN GALLERY (OP
PerformanceJan. 21, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Big data helps SMEs beat Goliath firms
Although many people talk about big data these days only a few truly understand its potential and actively make use of the related technologies in their businesses, due largely to expensive costs to build and manage infrastructure.Businesses that have swiftly adopted the emerging technology often pose a formidable challenge to leading market players.Video-streaming platform Netflix is a great exemplar as it has successfully integrated big data systems in its streaming services to meticulously an
TechnologyJan. 20, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Hyatt Jeju seeks to be ‘home away from home’
Patrick Verove, general manager of Hyatt Regency Jeju, says he was destined to work in the international hospitality sector -- not just at any hotel, but ones located near the sea. Working and living by the sea has always been in his DNA, he said in a recent interview, noting that his father was in the French Navy, which took him and his family to many ocean-side locales. Moreover, he was born in Cameroon, Africa, near the ocean. Patrick Verove, general manager of Hyatt Regency Jeju (Hyatt Regen
CultureJan. 20, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Art is a safe investment’
Despite the economic slump in China and its effects on the rest of the world, wealthy art collectors from emerging markets will still splurge on masterpieces, according to Gilles Dyan, chairman of the Opera Gallery Group. “The most expensive painting sold at auction in New York last year was the $170 million Modigliani painting purchased by a Chinese collector who owns private museums in Shanghai,” he said, in an interview at Seoul Opera Gallery on Monday. Gilles Dyan, chairman of the Opera Ga
PerformanceJan. 20, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Sir James Galway talks upcoming ‘On the Couch’ performance
Dubbed the “man with the golden flute,” flutist Sir James Galway has made his way to Seoul to launch the inaugural “Galway Flute Festival in Korea,” slated to be the country’s largest ever flute festival from Jan. 18 to 24. A man from humble beginnings, the 76-year-old virtuoso from Belfast took his flute playing to unforeseen heights and is known as one of the world’s foremost flutists. In 1979 he was awarded with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire honor, and subsequently a Knighth
PerformanceJan. 14, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Kim Ha-neul returns to big screen with ‘Remember You’
Actress Kim Ha-neul is known for her solid romantic comedy credentials, which she continued to build up after her 2003 hit film “My Tutor Friend.” So when it was announced that she would play the part of Jin-yeong opposite heartthrob actor Jung Woo-sung in the romantic film “Remember You,” many fans thought it was a natural choice. However, in an interview with reporters at a Seoul cafe on Wednesday, Kim said that “Remember You,” a mix of dramatic romance and mystery, was a different beast from
FilmJan. 10, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Pixar’s Peter Sohn on making ‘The Good Dinosaur’
Any new film coming from animated film powerhouse Pixar is bound to drum up expectations. So it was no easy task for Peter Sohn, the first Korean-American feature director at Pixar, to work on “The Good Dinosaur” -- his first feature film after 15 years at Pixar as an artist and working on storyboards. Adding to the pressure, it was timed to celebrate the anniversary of the Disney-Pixar partnership that revolutionized computer-animated films with “Toy Story.” Peter Sohn (Disney/Pixar)“I feel hon
EntertainmentJan. 7, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Jung Woo-sung encourages budding director in ‘Remember You’
For 42-year-old veteran actor Jung Woo-sung, “Remember You” is more than just another line on his filmography. He took part in the romantce-mystery as both lead actor and producer, taking on the dual role in order to “keep the personality of the director alive” in the work.Speaking at a press conference last Tuesday, Jung explained that he had initially wanted to introduce a producer to director Lee Yun-jeong. “But there were many producers who found the unique feel of this movie uncomfortable.
FilmJan. 5, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korea aims to keep tourists coming back
At 25 minutes past midnight on Jan. 1, government officials and corporate executives welcomed the country’s first foreign tourists of the year at Incheon International Airport. Gifts including cosmetics kits and beverages were handed out to inbound travelers, with officials wishing them “Happy New Year” while holding placards that read “Korea Smiles on You.”Over the next two years until the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, Korea will hold a series of grand promotional campa
PeopleJan. 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] 12 years since debut, Go A-ra’s just getting started
Twenty-five-year-old actress Go A-ra has spent over a decade in the public eye, starting with the teen TV drama “Sharp” in 2003. Despite her more than 12 years in the industry and her fame, Go has a relatively short filmography: seven TV shows and six films. Although Go has recently appeared on a number of television shows, most memorably hit drama “Reply 1994,” she had been away from the big screen for four years when she returned in December with Kim Dai-seung‘s romance period piece “The Magic
FilmJan. 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Suran wraps up 2015 with single ‘Calling in Love’
It’s unusual to see a pop artist in Korea who speaks about her music with as much confidence and assurance as Suran. Actually, there is a lot about Suran that is surprising. There’s her unusual voice, which was shaped in the underground jazz scene and now has the dreamlike future-pop feel of Lim Kim, Jung In or Jinsil of Mad Soul Child. There’s the fact that as soon as she appeared in the mainstream music scene, she worked as a songwriter, producer and featured artist with hip-hop steady sellers
PerformanceDec. 22, 2015
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] ‘Smart branding essential in innovative economy’
In an innovative global economy, branding is no longer a nicety, but a necessity that guarantees the success of companies and countries worldwide, Danish business consultant Martin Roll argued.A long-time resident of Singapore, Roll, who authored “Asian Brand Strategy,” has offered advice for navigating the volatile international marketplace to Fortune 500 companies and leading Asian enterprises and family-owned businesses with a focus on Asia. “It’s time for Korea to project confidence for what
Social AffairsDec. 17, 2015
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] Korea’s tumultuous years in photos
Japanese photojournalist Shisei Kuwabara, 79, has documented postwar Korea since the 1960s, capturing major historical moments such as massive pro-democracy protests, the dispatch of soldiers to the Vietnam War and Seoul’s urban redevelopment projects. Born in Shimane prefecture, the part of Japan nearest to the Korean Peninsula, Kuwabara has traveled to Korea more than 100 times. His photos have been an honest window into the turbulent time of Korea’s modern history -- major social, political a
PerformanceDec. 17, 2015
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[Herald Interview] 'Just go for it'
This is the second installment in a three-part series featuring athletes who help people transform their lives. – Ed. In November 2010, Lim Gye-sook received the call of a lifetime from KT Sports, the sports unit of KT, Korea’s largest telecom, asking her to come back to the sport of women’s field hockey.KT Sports wasn’t asking Lim to grab her hockey stick again and play on the field, but to lead a team of 11 young female players to victory.Lim was apprehensive, as her glory days in the sport we
More SportsDec. 16, 2015
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[Herald Interview] After 8 months, Laboum returns more mature
Six-member girl group Laboum has returned to the stage with a retro pop song called “Aalow Aalow.” Their new two-track single comes eight months after “Sugar Sugar,” a long hiatus considering that they had promoted three tracks -- “Pit a Pat,” “What About You” and “Sugar Sugar” -- between their debut in November 2014 and March.“During the break, we really felt how precious each performance was,” member Yulhee told The Korea Herald on Monday at the offices of NH EMG, the group’s label.The long br
PerformanceDec. 15, 2015