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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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[Herald Interview] ‘Tighter rules needed before Woori sale’
Bancorp CEO says new rules would be desirable for megabanks in KoreaBetsy Cohen, founder and CEO of U.S. internet retail bank Bancorp Inc., said tightening capital and liquidity rules should come before the creation of the megabank due to be formed by the privatization of Woori Financial Holdings.“Size is not protected easily. Activities of large institutions carry a great deal of risk for a wider
May 19, 2011
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[Herald Interview] ‘Electronic traveler’s checks gaining popularity’
An electronic version of the traveler’s check, which has gained popularity among Western travelers for its convenience and security, is also drawing interest in Korea.“In the past, we prepared traveler’s checks when going on a trip, but these days we need to hold a traveler’s card instead of traveler’s checks,” said Richard Kim, country manager of Card Services Korea. Card Services Korea country m
May 19, 2011
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[Herald Interview] G20 speakers to gather in Seoul for talks
Speaker Park says Korea should take leading role in promoting world peaceFollowing Seoul’s hosting of the Group of 20 summit last year, the National Assembly speaker is set to lead a meeting of G20 parliamentary speakers next week.“We are now living in a global era and the parliament, as the state’s key legislative organ, should keep pace with the changing world,” Park Hee-tae told The Korea Heral
PoliticsMay 12, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Joyce Yang trusts her instincts
Korean 24-year-old pianist to hold debut recital at Lincoln Center in N.Y.NEW YORK ― When pianist Joyce Yang was asked last minute to replace a sick Lang Lang three months ago, she had to decide whether she could stay up for more than two days ― the time needed for a flight to Buffalo, a rehearsal and the concert.She said yes.“I knew how difficult it would be. And the scariest part was that I hadn
PerformanceMay 2, 2011
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[Herald Interview] From kiwi to beef, Chile looks for greater access
Chile has been a reliable provider of agricultural products to Korea for many years and is looking to expand and hasten new products into the local market.Beef is big business and one that brings heated debate whenever a new country is looking to establish its product in the minds of local consumers.Currently, Korea bans beef from countries that do not vaccinate their cattle against foot and mouth
May 1, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Woman’s touch puts Sempio on the map
In just a month, Sempio Foods has raised its target for the sales of “A Hundred Years” to 60 billion won ($55.9 million) by 50 percent after watching the bottles of citron vinegar fly off the shelves. Behind the smash hit is Suh Dong-soon. The 46-year-old director of marketing is the first female executive at the condiment maker in its 65 years in business. Sempio director of marketing Suh Dong-s
IndustryMay 1, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Expert calls for safeguards on N.K. reactor
Ex-IAEA deputy director concerned by danger of possible radiation leak at YongbyonThe light water reactors being built in Yongbyon, North Korea, will not be a danger as long as IAEA safeguard measures are properly in place, a nuclear expert said. The remarks came from Olli Heinonen, former deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency until last year, in an e-mail interview wit
InternationalApril 21, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Chang sees difference in FTA with China
Says free trade benefits vary with levels of developmentA noted critic of free trade agreements has offered a mixed assessment of a potential FTA between South Korea and China. Chang Ha-joon, an economist at the University of Cambridge in the U.K., has written numerous publications critical of free trade agreements. In books such as “Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of
April 21, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Korean cuisine at a crossroads
Rejection of new interpretations of traditional dishes hamper hansik globalizationThe following is the first in a series of articles on the contemporizing of Korean culture -- Ed. KwangJuYo CEO Cho Tae-kwon holds a special soju drinking vessel that prevents the drinker from overfilling the cup. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)With societies becoming more affluent, food is no longer just about fill
FoodApril 19, 2011
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[Herald Interview] ‘Uncultured kids become uncultured adults’
Singer Yoo’s musical invited to open the Shanghai International Children’s Theater FestivalSinger Yoo Yeol did not really know that he would become a CEO of a musical company devoted to children until several years ago. However, since he established Yoo Yeol Company in 2006 to produce the children’s musical “The Bremen’s band,” the 50-year-old has drawn nearer and nearer to the thought that he cou
PerformanceApril 18, 2011
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[Herald interview] IFA organizer expects 10% growth this year
ALICANTE, Spain ― The global trade show IFA to be held from Sept. 2-7 in Berlin is expected to grow 10 percent in size this year, said an executive of the organizing body Messe Berlin on Saturday.Jens Heithecker, IFA executive director at Messe Berlin, said the exhibition space ― 5,000 to 10,000 square meters more than last year’s 134,000 square meters ― has already been completely booked out duri
IndustryApril 17, 2011
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korean writers should overcome nationalism’
Director of the Seoul International Forum for Literature speaks about the role of literature in multi-platform worldKorean authors should move on from nationalist writing and learn about the current trends in world literature, Kim Seong-kon, director of the third Seoul International Forum for Literature, said.“What the global audience is interested in can be quite different (from what Korean autho
BooksApril 11, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Sara Bareilles anticipates fun concert in Seoul
U.S. singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles said she is looking forward to visiting Seoul to hold her first concert in Korea, as she is already familiar with Korean culture.Bareilles plans to showcase her latest songs and familiar songs by other artists at the Hongdae V-Hall in Seoul on May 14 at 7 p.m. “I know that Korean food is amazing and I heard a lot from people who traveled around Korea that the
PerformanceApril 11, 2011
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[Herald interview] Universal Music sees big potential in Korean classical music
Universal Music Group International, which has prestigious label Deutsche Grammophon, expects that the Korean demand for classical music to grow faster in the coming years on the back of the country’s growing wealth and interest in the genre.“The first thing you need to invest in classical music is a market that is confident of growth. The second thing is an extremely accelerating level of wealth
PerformanceApril 8, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Nestle hopes for more ties with Korean suppliers
Nestle S.A., the world’s largest food company, is seeking to boost its beverage and coffee machinery purchase from innovative Korean manufacturers, one of the firm’s high-ranking officials said Thursday. The firm saw the biggest potential of local companies in its leading technologies and dynamics, said Ruguo Hu, head of equipment & system of Nestle R&D Centre Shanghai. The Shanghai R&D center is
IndustryApril 7, 2011
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[Herald interview] Yeosu Expo to highlight climate
BIE chief says 2012 expo addresses timely issues, full of ideasThe 2012 Expo in Yeosu will bring oceans and climate change to the center of international attention, Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, secretary general of Bureau International des Expositions said Wednesday.Loscertales had high hopes for the upcoming expo in Korea’s southwestern coastal city, he said, despite its smaller size than the mo
IndustryApril 6, 2011
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[Herald interview] U.S. law firm hopes for opportunities with Korean investors
While the U.S. is a major market for financial investors across the world, its complex financial laws represent a major hurdle for those looking to invest in the country. For the New York-based law firm Kirby McInerney LLP, which specializes in complex commercial litigations, that blind spot offers handsome opportunities for business with largely Asian investors who need help to navigate through i
IndustryApril 5, 2011
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[Herald interview] Culture budget should double: minister
SYDNEY ― Funding for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism takes up about 1 percent of the Korea’s total budget this year, but spending should be doubled, Culture Minister Choung Byoung-gug said.“The cultural content industry is a new growth engine for the Korean economy and about 1 percent of the national budget should go to investment for cultural content development,” Choung told The Kore
CultureApril 5, 2011
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[Herald interview] Documentary maker awaits the big ‘coming out’
Director Lee Hyuk-sang debuts Korea’s first gay documentarySmart, eloquent and bubbly, director Lee Hyuk-sang loves being himself.“My whole worldview changed as I found out about my sexual orientation,” said Lee, who is gay. “I got to see so many things that I didn’t get to see before. And I am proud of it.”Lee’s debut film, “Miracle on Jongno Street,” is the first-ever gay-themed documentary to b
FilmApril 5, 2011
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[Herald Interview] Armed with guitar, Ye Ji-won ventures into small-stage theater
Actress takes role as almost-perfect ‘Gold Miss’ in ‘Midsummer’There was definitely something “Gold Missy” about her, just like her usual image on TV. Her elaborate dress ― yellow leather jacket, long, chocolate-colored skirt with floral print, with matching fedora and long pearl necklaces ― along with her high-toned singing voice and confident manner all fit the typical image of a Gold Miss, the
PerformanceApril 4, 2011