Modern architecture and luxurious hotels are the images often associated with Dubai. But behind this modern image are traditional Arabic charms, says Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, director of overseas offices within the Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. “Dubai has catered to luxury travelers, but there is also a lot to discover behind the modern and luxurious side of the city,” Al ...

Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, the commander of the 7th Air Force, stressed “readiness to fight tonight” in the face of an unpredictable North Korea during an interview with The Korea Herald this week. Talking about his military career of nearly four decades, he said that South Korea was the “best assignment,” citing his affection for Korean people, culture and food. The following are excerpts from th...

Small and mid-sized South Korean beauty brands, which are in a neck and neck race in South Korea, have been turning their eyes to China for a while now to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for high-quality beauty products that are still affordable. Carver Korea is one such company that is working its way into the market. “China is a tough market to get into, but it is also a mine of opportuni...

It appears that the sky is the limit for rapper San E, who is still scoring hit after hit despite his decision last year to leave JYP Entertainment, one of the nation’s top management agencies. After joining popular hip-hop label Brand New Music shortly after his departure from JYPE, the artist released a single “Story of Someone I Know,” which topped local music charts. His newest single “A Mid...

South Korea’s modernity, technological advancement and vibrant democracy are sources of pride for retired Army Col. Raymond Padilla, who fought fiercely against invading North Korean and Chinese troops during the 1950-53 Korean War. But those features also remind him of the devastation of the war, bringing back dreadful memories of life-threatening moments on the battlefields, where he struggled...

The vice mayor of Vienna, Austria, said the city plans to support creative Korean start-ups seeking to set up businesses in the capital. “We now have a few Korean start-ups in Vienna, but I hope to see more promising Korean companies in the city,” said Vienna’s Vice Mayor Renate Brauner in an interview with the Korea Herald in Seoul. “Seoul and Vienna have many things in common. Both cities hav...

Creatures and characters from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” come to life at an exhibition in Seoul. Some 300 other mythical creatures also have been on display at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza since last week, fascinating fans of fantasy films and novels. What draws attention aside from the diverse imaginary characters is the profile of the creative director behind these creations, Rich...

On March 23, the Cultural Heritage Administration held a ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of its foundation. Instead of festive celebrations, the state-run body marked the occasion with a solemn oath that it would change the way it has been working. For Rha Sun-hwa, the CHA’s chief since January, it felt like the end of a chapter ― one that has been brutally tough on her and her staff ― and...

Korea has promoted the country’s tourism under several slogans ― none of which survived long enough to make a lasting impression. The slogans, which sometimes cost millions of dollars to come up with, were pulled for various reasons. “Sparkling Korea” was briefly withdrawn in the U.S. after the shooting rampage in Virginia by a Korean-American student in 2007. The word sparkle was feared to deno...

This is the eighth installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed. In late January, shock and disbelief swept through the country as two people with disabilities were rescued from a salt farm on a remote southwestern island after years of forced labor, sleep deprivation, confinement and beatings. A probe found at least 18 other such victims around the...

It’s been almost three years since Dr. Song Yoon-hee released her first documentary, “White Jungle.” Dubbed the Korean version of “Sicko,” the low-budget film was an expos on Korea’s health care system, including privatized hospitals that solely focus on profit-making. Since her film debut, Song has done a lot as a filmmaker as well as a physician. She wrote a screenplay for veteran auteur Im K...

DHL’s personnel chief Angela Titzrath. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald) The logistics industry may be one of the most male-dominated sectors. But Deutsche Post DHL, the German-based logistics giant, has poured considerable resources into reversing this long-held tradition. “We cannot allow ourselves the luxury to take only 50 percent of professional leaders out there,” Angela Titzrath, personne...

Even if you never saw “Cats,” you would probably recognize the musical if you saw the actors, with their facial paint, furry tails and unitards, or heard “Memory,” one of the most popular songs from any musical. Staged numerous times in numerous cities, including Seoul, for more than 30 years since its London premiere, the Andrew Lloyd Webber show has become something of a musical milestone. Th...

Let’s go back in time to the early 2000s and say you have $1 million to invest in either a fully developed or an emerging market. what would you choose? Many would opt for the emerging market, with the rationale being that investing in a rapidly developing market would generate quick and high returns. But betting on a fast-growing part of the world has actually led to losses for many over the p...

An increase in global trade has created a borderless world and spurred competition, calling on businesses to develop and introduce technologies for a wide range of consumers with different tastes. A new market called for companies to adopt innovative strategies that include safeguarding their inventions by filing their intellectual properties as efficiently and globally as possible amid growing ...