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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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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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[Kim So-hyun] The quiet taxi driver from Paris
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[Herald Interview] SkinRx plays matchmaker for foreign beauty brands
Foreign beauty brands are feverishly seeking out Korean consumers as the country is fast growing into a test bed for the cosmetics industry.Kim Do-kyun, CEO of online cosmetics shopping mall SkinRx, is one man who saw a golden opportunity in this trend.“Cosmetic brands can be divided into three categories ― big global high-end beauty brands that occupy department stores, domestic brands distributed through brand street shops and newly imported cosmetic brands that don’t have retail channels here
IndustryJune 25, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Imperial Tobacco is here to stay’
When it comes to marketing in Asia, time is irrelevant, says Roberto Ascoli, division director of the British multinational company Imperial Tobacco Group.“We’re not here for one year or two years. We’re here for 20 years, 30 years, 50 years and so on. The progress has been initially slow, but we’re satisfied with what we have done. But we want to do more,” Ascoli said in an interview with The Korea Herald on June 12.Ascoli’s remarks came during a short visit here to discuss the imminent launch
IndustryJune 23, 2014
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[Herald Interview] UNDP eyes Korea’s expertise in environment, fighting corruption
This is the ninth installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed.The U.N. Development Program is looking to deepen its partnership with Korea to help others in need by harnessing the country’s green technologies and know-how in tackling corruption, chief of its Seoul office said. As the Seoul Policy Center is crafting its new three-year work plan, the two areas have emerged as potential catalysts for development in which the UNDP and Korea can join for
Foreign AffairsJune 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Internet David Zum takes on Web Goliaths
The Internet market in Korea where just a few top Web-portals and browsers like Naver, Google and Microsoft are dominant is tough nut to crack. Despite little chance of success, local internet firm Zum Internet is creating a challenge against Internet behemoths with its Web-portal Zum.com and Internet browser Swing Browser. “Our goal is to provide the fastest and the most comfortable services for Internet users,” Chung Sang-won, vice president of Zum Internet, told The Korea Herald. “To that end
TechnologyJune 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Venture beyond modern wonders in Dubai
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 Geziry told The Korea Herald on Thursday. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry. (Lee Sang-sub/The Korea Herald)Al
TravelJune 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea has been best assignment of my career’
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 the interview:Korea Herald: You’ve been leading the 7th Air Force since 2012. How has it been so far and
DefenseJune 19, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Carver sees opportunities in China
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 opportunities,’’ Carver Korea director Ahn Jang-kyun said in an interview with The Korea Herald, noting that the
IndustryJune 19, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Rapper San E living his dream
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 Midsummer Night’s Sweetness,” a duet with After School’s Raina, also claimed the No. 1 spot upon its relea
PerformanceJune 18, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea is my birthplace as a soldier’
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 for survival with his fellow U.S. and South Korean soldiers. “This country was raped, ravaged and dest
DefenseJune 15, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Vienna seeks to attract Korean start-ups
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 have a combination of tradition and modernity, and a rich cultural heritage, which is a good base for innov
IndustryJune 11, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Creating a world of imagination
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, Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshops. The New Zealand-based special effects company has provided physical
FilmJune 11, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Kicking an old habit
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 the beginning of a new one. “The past five months (leading up to the anniversary) was like a ceaseles
CultureJune 10, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Redesigning Korean tourism
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 denote the muzzle flash of a gunshot. Before that, there was “Dynamic Korea,” which was scrapped out of fe
TravelJune 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] IOM leads anti-human trafficking drive
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 region, with the back pay for one of them topping at least 120 million won ($117,000) over the past 10
Foreign AffairsJune 8, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Doctor talks filmmaking, industrial medicine
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 Kwon-taek’s latest project, “Hwajang,” while working as an industrial medicine specialist. When “White Jun
TechnologyJune 5, 2014
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[Herald Interview] DHL puts faith in female, Asian talent
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, personnel and labor director at DHL, told The Korea Herald in a recent interview in Seoul.“Having more female ex
IndustryJune 4, 2014
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[Herald Interview] A feline state of mind
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.The original production first came to Korea in 1994, and returned in 2003, 2007 and 2008, drawing some 1.2
PerformanceJune 4, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Why we should care about Chinese real estate prices
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 past years because of the constant high risks associated with rapid economic growth, according to renown
June 3, 2014
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[Herald Interview] IP5 to boost global patent cooperation
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 patent disputes.And this is where the so-called Intellectual Property Five comes in to accommodate the
TechnologyJune 3, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Young mothers should be given chance to raise children’
Eva Yoo Ri Brussaard, president of the Single SuperMom Foundation, an organization in the Netherlands which she founded to support unwed mothers and their children, finds many parallels between the Netherlands 30 years ago and Korea today when it comes to single mothers.“Being an unwed mother in the Netherlands was also seen as shameful and something to be hidden. Young girls were often sent off to convents and forced into giving their children up for adoption. Fortunately, things have changed.
Social AffairsJune 2, 2014