“Log in Belgium,” which premiered at the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival in September, will also screen at Seoul Independent Film Festival running through Dec. 3. The 65-minute documentary will hit local theaters Dec. 1.

Metaverse, the fast-emerging digital platform of interconnecting virtual communities, will provide new business opportunities for budding Korean companies seeking investors for corporate growth and the complete commercialization of their products and services. In an interview jointly hosted by The Korea Herald and Hyundai Futurenet, CEOs of three companies -- Warpsolution, Digisonic and Citylabs...

Crafting music for a better tune Born in South Korea, Junny moved to Canada when he was 4. But he said he grew up with both sides of the story. The musician said he listened to Korean music at home and was open to Western music outside. But it was Jason Mraz’s album and the song “I’m Yours” that unlocked the singer’s musical passion. Looking back on how he got his foot in the door, Junny said t...

Due to the large-scale painting required for automobiles, the company is hoping to target the auto market with the VSS technology and to widen the use of such eco-friendly technology. The company is currently in talks with a major supplier for an automaker here to start applying the technology for interior materials for vehicles. (song@heraldcorp.com)

“There’s a third ‘P’ -- public, private and ‘people,’” she said, calling for more than just a top-down approach. Wilkinson said the World Energy Council’s humanizing energy agenda is to mobilize the middle classes, the SMEs, the bottom third of society, and midsize cities. Wilkinson stressed how vital community engagement is in energy projects. “We don’t want to think about the future, we want...

Developing clean energy is a win-win opportunity for both Chile and Korea, as both are open economies with access to the wider market through the Pacific Ocean, Chile’s Minister for Energy and Mining Juan Carlos Jobet said in an interview with The Korea Herald. Jobet said Chile has vast renewable resources, powerful solar irradiance and ample wind resources for producing clean energy that the co...

“K-content started to bloom at a stage when there were fewer government regulations. In order for creative businesses to grow, both public and private sectors should encourage bold and experimental content,” said Song. “Another big goal of the KFCC is to set up an autonomous ranking system that supports the interests of the players in content industries, while urging them to act for social respo...

Founded in 2002, the Charles B. Wang Center is located at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. The cultural center is dedicated to understanding Asian and Asian American cultures. Jin was appointed as the second director of the center in September 2013. Jin holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Analysis and Theory from Stony Brook University and an MA in Art History from Columbia University.

Investments get simple and easy on Funderful. With a few taps on a smartphone, investors can participate in online investments through segregated portfolio companies. They can earn profits depending on the success or failure of content invested and a portion of their controlling stake. The firm screens content and analyzes revenue structures first to provide enough information on projects ahead o...

Peace comes from people and their hearts and minds, not from an organization, according to Vincent Courtenay, a Canadian veteran who took part in the 1950-53 Korean War and is visiting Busan on Thursday with fellow veterans to commemorate International Memorial Day for UN Veterans. Courtenay was referring to President Moon Jae-in’s latest initiative to formally end the decades-old conflict that ...

Artificial intelligence is on track to fundamentally change education, making personalized learning possible for every child, said Robert Hardman, chief technology officer of KidsLoop. In a recent interview with The Korea Herald, he also said artificial intelligence would be a necessity, not a luxury, in education in just a matter of five years. Hardman cited the example of medicine to explain ...

Reeling from diminishing demand for cross-border business and tourism in the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea’s hotel industry has been undergoing a drastic transition in recent months. Landmark hotels in Seoul are turning into residential apartments and offices through redevelopment projects as owners look for a more lucrative business. At the same time, others are looking to upgrade their accoma...

Samuel, last name Seo Growing up, Seo had various musical and cultural landscapes tailored to him. He was born in Korea but spent most of his time in Japan, Canada and the US. And in high school, it was a boom box that led the singer to realize his ability as a musician. “After spending my time overseas, I came to Korea for high school. And one day, I saw some students who were carrying the boo...

For Ocean, his first studio album will mark a sort of turning point, wrapping up the first 30 years of his life. “If ‘Forward’ had been about advancing ahead, with the LP I hope to show the world that ‘this is my voice,’” he said. “Until now, I’ve had the time to shape my values and I‘ve been waiting for the right moment and environment in which I could make my voice. I think I’m ready now.” Wh...

In the city where high-rise apartments are dominant, Perrault has turned his eye to the underground space, which, according to the architect, will become a more crucial space when designing urban space in the future, especially when underground parking lots become less necessary with future automobile models. The underground spaces have great potential to function as warehouses or city farms to g...