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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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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Seoul to promote luxurious side of the city
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[Herald Interview] Director believes 'Somebody' is more than a crime thriller
From a serial killer’s ruthless murders to terrified victims not knowing what to do, Netflix’s latest Korean original series “Somebody” offers everything one might expect to see in a frightening thriller series. Yet, director Jung Ji-woo says he really created a melodrama that looks a lot like a suspense thriller. "Somebody" presents a story about a dating app developer Kim Sum (played by Kang Hae-lim), who wishes to find someone who can truly understand her. Sh
TelevisionNov. 22, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Mayor seeks to make Busan an Asian hub for startups
The city of Busan expects some 10,000 people from 42 countries to attend lectures, discussions, business meetings and networking events at the three-day inaugural Fly Asia 2022 that began Tuesday. About 460 investors from around the world and some 900 startups in Asia have signed up to take part in the expo, making it the largest-ever investor-oriented startup event in South Korea. “We have two goals for Fly Asia. One is to lay a stepping stone for startups in the (Busan) region to reach b
IndustryNov. 22, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Musician Yang Bang-ean aims for another peak after marking 25th anniversary
Yang Bang-ean, a composer, pianist and producer born and based in Japan who holds Korean citizenship, frequently used the words “development” or “evolution” when answering reporters' questions on Monday. When he decided to rearrange “Echoes,” which he composed in the early 2000s, for his new album, it was because he “had to develop further this personally important piece.” The 62-year-old also said he wants daily evolution and to keep showin
CultureNov. 21, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Ex-deputy chief of US mission urges fresh approach to N. Korea
WASHINGTON -- A yearslong impasse in bilateral talks between the United States and North Korea suggests the need for the Joe Biden administration to venture for unexplored ways in order to bring Pyongyang back to the negotiation table, a former deputy chief of US mission in Seoul said. “At this point, the ball really is in North Korea’s court. The US and South Korea have shown what they’re prepared to offer,” said Mark Tokola, vice president of the Korea Economic Institut
North KoreaNov. 21, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Eyeing immortality, TransFixion puts out another soccer anthem
As the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday, South Korea united to cheer for the national team, chanting and singing songs together. Local artists release World Cup-themed songs every season to add to the festive spirit. “For Victory” and “The Shouts of Reds” are among the popular cheering songs released by veteran modern rock band TransFixion. “We went on a hiatus for about four years after releasing our debut album ‘Come Back to Me' in 2002
PerformanceNov. 21, 2022
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[Herald Interview] 'CSR must be 100% integrated with business'
Incorporating corporate social responsibility-related strategies into a company's business yields greater profits for the company in the long run, as it realizes multifaceted achievements, according to the head of a CSR solution provider. CSR-related businesses score wins with diverse demographic, including companies' customers, stakeholders, the government and companies themselves, with their characteristic sustainability, said Lee Yoon-suk, founder and CEO of InnoCSR during an interv
IndustryNov. 21, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘You can start making changes for gamers with disabilities tomorrow’
BUSAN -- Korean game developers should begin creating accessibility for people with disabilities as it can be easily done with some of the existing guidelines, says a longtime activist who has led the US movement for gamers with disabilities. “You can start making real change tomorrow with the resources out there,” said Mark Barlet, founder and executive director of the AbleGamers Charity, in an interview with The Korea Herald at South Korea’s game exhibition, G-Star, in Busan
TechnologyNov. 20, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Why Korea is set up for success in console games
BUSAN -- South Korea is poised to succeed in the global console game market despite having a relatively shorter resume in that particular area of gaming, according to an expert specialized in creating successful console games. “Many years ago, I first found out how excited Korean players were for video games when StarCraft became a global sensation. It was very fascinating to see that Korea was so excited about that,” said Steve Papoutsis, chief development officer at Striking Distan
TechnologyNov. 20, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Sarah Brightman returns with Christmas concert after six years
Returning to Korea after about six years, Sarah Brightman, the most commercially successful soprano in the world, will take the stage with her greatest hits and personal holiday favorites to warm the hearts of Korean fans. The iconic soprano is set to perform at KBS Arena, located in Gangseo-gu, western Seoul, on Dec. 3, as part of her world tour of “A Christmas Symphony,” which she kicked off last year in the US. “I am very excited to be coming back to Korea with my ‘A C
PerformanceNov. 17, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Lee Sung-min reflects on himself with ‘Shadow Detective’
Though Lee Sung-min played the role of detective in his previous projects -- thriller movies “Broken” (2014) and “The Beast” (2019), Taek-rok, a veteran detective who is on the verge of retirement, caught the actor’s attention from the beginning. “When I first received the script, the title of the series was ‘Old Detective.’ The word ‘old’ seemed so moving and I felt I could relate myself a lot to the series,” Lee said during an
TelevisionNov. 17, 2022
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[Herald Interview] In Taiwan crisis, S. Korea should focus on preventing a second front
WASHINGTON -- South Korea should concentrate on averting a second contingency on the Korean Peninsula in the event of China’s invasion of Taiwan, says Michael O’Hanlon, a senior fellow and director of research in foreign policy at the Brookings Institution. “South Korea should make it clear to China that if China were to attack Taiwan, it could not consider business as usual,” O’Hanlon said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Nov. 2 at the Brookings Institutio
DefenseNov. 16, 2022
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[Herald Interview] S.Korea has to ‘take some risk’ to ensure deterrence on Taiwan
WASHINGTON -- South Korea has to “take on some risk” to contribute to deterring Chinese aggression against Taiwan as a US ally by reinforcing its own deterrence capabilities and readiness posture vis-a-vis North Korea and resilience against China’s coercive economic statecraft, Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific security chair at Hudson Institute, said. “One way to answer that question is to ask what didn’t South Korea do before the invasion happened?” Cronin answe
DefenseNov. 16, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘US, S. Korea should optimize defense posture for deterrence, diplomacy’
WASHINGTON -- The US and South Korea should seek to optimize their combined defense posture and create room for diplomacy with North Korea, according to Frank Jannuzi, president of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and formerly US President Joe Biden’s longtime foreign policy aide in the Senate. Recalibrating strategy to enhance the alliance’s readiness is imperative to achieve the ultimate objective of maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula. “There’s some trut
DefenseNov. 15, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Ryu Jun-yeol on why he cried during 'The Owl’ press conference
His unexpected tearing up at “The Owl” press conference held at CGV Yongsan on Nov. 10 having made headlines, actor Ryu Jun-yeol was asked for an explanation during an interview with a group of local reporters Tuesday at a cafe in Seoul. At last month's press conference, the actor dropped his head and teared up when the veteran actor Yoo Hae-jin said, “I can see that Jun-yeol is becoming a big actor.” “I had mixed emotions. The vibe that I felt at the shootin
FilmNov. 15, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Biden must alienate Pyongyang from Beijing for N.Korea policy to work
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration’s current North Korea strategy has failed to embrace and take into account geopolitical realities and regional security dynamics, according to Joel Wit, the founder of 38 North, a US-based North Korea monitoring program. To resuscitate nuclear negotiations and get a step closer to a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, he says the US first and foremost should alienate North Korea from China. Wit said the Biden administration’s current North Korea poli
North KoreaNov. 14, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Jeju striving to develop own unique citrus
JEJU -- Fun fact: Tangerines produced in South Korea’s resort island of Jeju, well-known for these sweet and sour fruits, actually originated from Japan. As time passed, most of the tangerines have been modified for cultivation within Korea, but their histories can still be traced back to Japan. In a move to promote authentic Korean food and reduce dependency on foreign fruits, Jeju is striving to produce its homegrown tangerines, according to an executive from a state-run agricultural a
IndustryNov. 14, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Jin Sun-kyu hopes viewers enjoy ‘Bargain’ without a frown
Since making a name for himself with the hit crime film “The Outlaws” in 2017, Jin Sun-kyu has been mesmerizing the Korean audience playing charismatic, hard-boiled characters in various projects, including “Dark Figure of Crime” (2018), “Extreme Job” (2019) and “Confidential Assignment 2: International,” released in September. While many fans already consider him one of the nation's go-to actors with an impressive filmography and a long lis
TelevisionNov. 14, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Why and how should S. Korea, US retool alliance in face of China challenge?
WASHINGTON -- South Korea and the US should move toward retooling their alliance to collectively counter the challenge from China, including in relation to Taiwan, according to Randall Schriver, a top Asia policy official in the Pentagon during the previous Donald Trump administration. Schriver took note of the alliance’s imperative to focus on countering escalating and existential North Korean threats and to preserve deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. But South Korea and the US should ex
DefenseNov. 13, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Smithsonian hopes to show Lee Kun-hee collection
With its centennial coming up, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is looking to enhance relationship with Korean art scene amidst the rising popularity of Korean culture in the US and around the world. The museum is home to 46,000 artworks, five times the initial collection donated by its founder Charles Lang Freer in 1923, but a relatively small proportion of these are from Korea. As part of efforts to address this, the art museum -- the first fine art museum to become a Smith
Arts & DesignNov. 13, 2022
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[Herald Interview] GM Korea to bolster safety management in time of e-mobility
As the automobile industry transitions towards electrification, GM Korea is establishing new safety measures to address potential risks associated with new technologies in manufacturing electric vehicles. Wayne O’Brien, chief safety officer at GM Korea, told The Korea Herald last week that electrification program does bring different safety exposures, particularly in the form of energy, and that they are in the process of developing robust systems to help employees understand all the criti
MobilityNov. 13, 2022