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[Herald Interview] Korean entrepreneur wins business rights for cable car project in Sri Lanka

PeopleNov 23, 2020

A Korean entrepreneur has won the business rights to a cable car project in Sri Lanka’s Kandy -- home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world. T...
[Herald Interview] Yangachi’s odd but beautiful works peek into hyperconnected world

Arts&DesignNov 23, 2020

"Think about the autonomous cars operated with mobility that contains a number of bits of information about drivers. In fact, we are the provider of information, but it is only a few companies that t...
[Herald Interview] With community-driven accelerator program, duo seeks startups with global impact

IndustryNov 16, 2020

The world of venture investments is largely constrained to experts like venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who are well-versed in the industry. But what if the role of finding promising startups w...
[Herald Interview] Biden will be tough on China, but likely to rescind tariffs, experts say

Foreign affairsNov 12, 2020

US President-elect Joe Biden faces a number of crises at home, such as the coronavirus and its ensuing economic fallout, as well as a deep partisan divide and civil unrest. Such domestic imperatives ...
[Herald Interview] 'Seoul needs to ask NK to refrain from provocations'

Foreign affairsNov 11, 2020

After four tumultuous years of the Donald Trump presidency, countries around the world are trying to figure out what President-elect Joe Biden’s America will mean for them. With Biden’s win on pl...
[Herald Interview] Han Sung Motor takes big leap in digital customer journey

TransportNov 11, 2020

It includes continuous customer-centric communication to add value for future generations; digitalization of sales, aftersales and used car services; providing differentiated customer experiences; an...
[Herald Interview] How WEi’s musical talent shapes teamwork

K-popNov 11, 2020

When it comes to K-pop career, WEi is no stranger to spotlight, even though it debuted as a group just last month. Consisting of Jang Dae-hyeon, Kim Dong-han, Kim Yo-han, Yoo Yong-ha, Kim Jun-seo an...
[Herald Interview] The things ‘Star Trek’ writer Joe Menosky didn’t say in his novel ‘King Sejong the Great’

BooksNov 7, 2020

Although Menosky originally wrote the story as a “four-hour teleplay -- intended as a miniseries for television, for a non-Korean audience,” his Korean management company, Saram Entertainment, introd...
[Herald Interview] Treasure talks new album, making three comebacks in less than 100 days

K-popNov 6, 2020

After making its long-awaited debut in August, Treasure has dropped three albums in less than 100 days as if to prove its presence as a rising rookie of the year. YG Entertainment‘s 12-piece boy ban...
[Herald Interview] ‘S. Korea to serve as model for innovation in post-pandemic int’l development’

EconomyNov 5, 2020

While the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has struck the global economy hard, it is developing countries with limited access to innovative solutions that are reeling the most. To provide a safety net fo...
[Herald Interview] Secret behind Danish COVID-19 response: Health tech solutions

HealthNov 4, 2020

A survey in August showed that people in Denmark were happier than people from any other advanced economy about their government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. They were more satisfied than So...
[Herald Interview] Weki Meki talks growth, shares lessons learned

K-popNov 3, 2020

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, this year turned out to be quite prolific for Weki Meki. Having released three EPs from February to October, most recently highlighted by its power-driven single “C...
[Herald Interview] Rookie LCK announcers reflect on their first season

More sportsNov 3, 2020

Heading to next season, Youn and Lee wish to change the perception of LCK announcers in the gaming community, which until now has focused on their looks and dismissed their understanding of the game....
[Herald Interview] Verivery goes beyond the barrier, makes inroads on Billboard

K-popOct 30, 2020

Verivery thanked fans for celebrating the band’s milestone Billboard debut during an interview with The Korea Herald on Tuesday. With “G.B.T.B,” the lead track on its new album “Face Us,” the seven-...
[Herald Interview] ‘Our model is to continue to invest in journalism’

CultureOct 29, 2020

Seoul will become the de facto Asian headquarters for the New York Times with the relocation of its Asia digital hub from Hong Kong to South Korea, according to Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, international ...