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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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US will take steps for three-way engagement on nuclear deterrence with S. Korea, Japan: Campbell
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[Herald Interview] Hydro Asia 2014 highlights climate change and water issues
Climate change is emerging as a critical factor in the development of a sustainable water management model as many countries across the world have suffered from various water-related natural disasters, such as unprecedented drought and floods triggered by changing climate conditions.“Climate change is no longer a story that we are far from, but it is a serious problem that we are facing today,” said Choi Gye-woon, CEO of Korea Water Resources Corp. ― also known as K-water ― in his opening remark
IndustryJuly 24, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Free trade pact with China could be boon for food exports’
South Korea and China are now in the final steps of signing a bilateral free trade agreement in a move triggering concerns among local farmers of the possible havoc that low-cost, mass-produced Chinese products may wreak on the local agricultural sector.But a senior agriculture industry official believes the FTA deal with Asia’s biggest economy will not be without substantial export opportunities. “China is already our most important market for farm produce and agro-processed foods. The free tra
IndustryJuly 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Learning, preparedness key to disaster risk reduction’
This is the 10th installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed.The Sewol ferry disaster in April raised global alarm over disaster prevention and crisis management. A public furor persists over the government’s flawed response, while the state auditor billed it a “man-made debacle” resulting from a concoction of official negligence, corruption and corporate greed. Despite the continuing grief and misery at the rescue scene, Korea should now work to ra
Foreign AffairsJuly 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] After growth, Maserati bets big on Korea
Maserati, the maker of niche sporty, exotic Italian driving machines, is betting big on South Korea, where its car sales are expected to soar almost sevenfold to some 700 vehicles this year.“Nothing comes as surprise,” Umberto Maria Cini, Maserati’s managing director of overseas markets, told The Korea Herald in Seoul on Thursday. “It’s definitely a success that we have prepared over the years and of which now we see the results. It was meant to be like that.”According to the carmaker, Maserati
MobilityJuly 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Representing tradition
Jeongdong Theater, established and run by the government, has a clear mission: to introduce Korea’s traditional arts to foreign visitors. Tucked away behind Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, the small theater with 250 seats has been mounting traditional arts performances every day for the past 17 years. On Sunday, it celebrated its millionth audience member, a milestone in its devoted history since its foundation on the historic site of the country’s first Western-style theater. In an interview last w
CultureJuly 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Staying cool in summer
Winix, once a parts supplier for Samsung Electronics’ refrigerators and water dispensers in the 1980s, has grown into a leading dehumidifier manufacturer in South Korea, beating home appliance giants including LG Electronics.Dunstin Yoon, senior director of Winix’s management innovation, said the company will make all-out efforts to retain its leadership in the dehumidifier market, especially during July and August, the hottest and most humid months of year.“We will continuously forge ahead to m
IndustryJuly 16, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Dongsuh paves ‘Frima Road’ with dedication to localize
Adding a spoonful of cream to a cup of coffee doesn’t sound too special, but Dongsuh Food’s powdered coffee cream Frima is more than that. It is used in many different ways including as a dry milk replacement, as an ingredient for cereal mix and baking mix, and as a taste enhancer for bubble tea. Having started to sell beyond the Korean market in 1982, Frima is now sold in 27 countries, ranging from Russia and Central Asia all the way to Vietnam, grossing more than $60 million in 2013 from overs
BusinessJuly 15, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Experts say Seoul would benefit from North American shale gas
Natural gas from shale rocks in North America could provide more options for energy-thirsty countries such as South Korea, according to energy experts at global market research firm IHS. “(Shale gas) supply from North America creates more opportunities for Korea and options for Korean buyers,” Ron Kapavik, Vice President of IHS Energy’s Asia Pacific division said in an interview with The Korea Herald on the sidelines of the 4th Energy Future Forum which held in Seoul on July 10. Ron Kapavik, vic
IndustryJuly 15, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Understanding contemporary South Korea through K-pop
Characterized by a Western sound, synchronized dance moves and a repetitive and addictive melody, and sung by well-crafted performers with a dedicated following, K-pop, or contemporary South Korean music, has become a defining aspect of modern Korean culture, gaining international recognition over the past decade.The government, media and entrepreneurs have taken a keen interest in K-pop, which has managed to bring Korean influences to various corners of the world. Its impact goes beyond the Asi
July 14, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Hibrand to woo high-end shoppers
Hibrand, a premium shopping outlet, located in the affluent Yangjae area of Seoul, is eager to change the tide in local shopping trends by attracting more people to outlet stores, a move that its CEO sees to be critical as the shopping center seeks the next level in business. “With the Korean economy entering a low-growth era, more high-end shoppers are migrating to premium outlets from department stores,’’ Hibrand vice president Jin Chang-bum said in an interview with The Korea Herald. “Riding
IndustryJuly 10, 2014
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[Herald Interview] RNA research will open new horizon in fighting cancer: expert
Decoding human DNA and targeting mutant proteins used to be seen as the key to curing cancer and other chronic diseases.But the drugs that have come out of years of DNA research are still unable to prevent recalcitrant cancer cells from terminally spreading.A Korean biologist said ribonucleic acid, or RNA, one of three classes of biological macromolecules essential for life, will likely play an important role in treating cancer in the near future.“Almost 98 percent of RNA remains unknown. But as
TechnologyJuly 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Being a brand is being responsible’
Very few South Korean low-to-mid-range accessory makers survived after the influx of cheaper Chinese products in the 2000s. They remained anonymous as outsourcers for the global market or nestled in online markets. JMarkers, the company behind the accessory brands accessory kitchen and Rustik, is a rare breed, building up its own brand and exporting products under its own brand. Established in 2011 by Jake Han and Jeen Park, JMarkers runs seven stores and sells its tems at two select shops. It a
BusinessJuly 8, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Heerim aims to be Asia’s top architecture firm
South Korean architectural firm Heerim Architects & Planners is aiming to make its services available to more countries around the world, mostly to emerging regions where architectural know-how is in big demand. “Heerim hopes to become Asia’s No. 1 and the world’s fifth (largest)global architectural service provider by 2020,” Heerim’s chief executive Jeong Young-kyoon told The Korea Herald in an interview. “My goal is to plant our architectural style in as many places as I can.”To jump into a le
BusinessJuly 8, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Cathay Pacific confident of value-for-money service
The allegedly rigid hierarchical culture in the cockpit has often been cited as a cause of poor communication between senior and junior pilots in Korea and other Asian countries. The story at Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways, however, goes a bit differently as it says its pilots ― almost 80 percent of them being foreign nationals ― are one of its best-selling points, according to Mark Ng, the head of Cathay Pacific’s Korean operation. Due to a lack of pilots and training facilities
IndustryJuly 3, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Nike goes digital
Sports may seem like the least-digitalized activities humans have designed for themselves, as they mainly involve physical movement. But Nike, the world’s largest sporting goods maker, has refused to accept this concept. Instead, it has decided to begin a digitalization initiative for all aspects of its business ― everything from marketing to the product line-up. “Innovation is always at the core of Nike. In order to stay ahead of the game and make the most of what we have, going digital is impo
BusinessJuly 1, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Bibigo spearheads CJ’s charge into global food market
CJ CheilJedang, the nation’s top food maker, is spearheading the globalization of Korean cuisine by distributing its food products through global retail channels under its food brand Bibigo.“When the company set a goal of going global in the mid-2000s, what we needed the most was to develop a global brand to draw the attention of global consumers,” said Kim Chul-ha, CEO of CJ CheilJedang, a flagship affiliate of CJ Group.The food giant unveiled the Bibigo brand in 2010, declaring its new mission
BusinessJuly 1, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Funnyman gets serious
When people talk about Lee Kwang-soo, they usually describe him with a smirk on their face. He is tall, skinny and very funny. He is best known for his role on TV entertainment show “Running Man,” which earned him various nicknames: “Giraffe” for his 190 cm height, “Prince of Asia” for his mysterious popularity in Asia ― he says he doesn’t understand why ― and “Icon of Betrayal” for his sneaky habit of betraying his teammates to survive. But little has been shown of what lies beneath the showbiz
TelevisionJune 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Time to understand the pain of others: Chun
Opposition lawmaker Chun Soon-ok remembers her brother Chun Tae-il, a legendary labor activist, as the funniest man in the world. Her eldest brother, six years her senior, had a great sense of humor. He sometimes danced like a fool in front of the family, if anything to make them forget their hardships and hunger just for a moment. But Rep. Chun, as a little girl, never had imagined that her brother would burn himself to death to protest the abuse of factory laborers. Or that they would never ha
PoliticsJune 29, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Violence against women is not a private, but public issue’
The well-known “Ring the Bell” campaign was launched in India in 2008 to prevent domestic violence against women in the country. Participating in the project is rather simple: whenever you hear a neighbor being abused by her family members, you ring the doorbell and say something random, such as “What time is it?”“The point is to make them think that ‘We have heard you,’” said Begona Lasagabaster, chief of the Leadership and Governance Section for U.N. Women. “Even though you are not engaged in
Social AffairsJune 26, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Google planning OS for robots: engineer
Internet giant Google Inc., with its unceasing appetite for robotics, may be developing an operating system exclusively designed for robots, according to renowned robotics engineer Dennis Hong.He based his speculation on the recent string of robotic companies that Google has been purchasing, including U.S.-based Boston Robotics and Japan’s SCAHFT. In a similar vein, Google on Wednesday introduced its new operating system for wearables, TVs and cars at its annual developers conference.The Android
TechnologyJune 26, 2014