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[Herald Interview] Band Lucy: Creating music to be heard, seen and felt

K-popAug 31, 2021

Lucy, the storytellers The latest to join the band, taking the place of Lucy’s initial vocalist from the competition, Sang-yeop now plays an irreplaceable role in making Lucy’s music. Other than sin...
[Herald Interview] I feel totally safe now: Afghan helper

Social affairsAug 30, 2021

An Afghan national evacuated to South Korea five days ago has told the Korea Herald that he feels “totally safe” after arriving here. “Outside the facility where I stay now, I see a flag in my langu...
[Herald Interview] Prize of war is peace, freedom: Colombian veterans

DefenseAug 26, 2021

Meanwhile, Lozano, 86, said he had not known of Korea but his friend inspired him to step up. Lozano volunteered for the Korean War as a conscript in the army and fought the first battle here with th...
[Herald Interview] Colde: Spreading love through music with spirit of resistance

K-popAug 26, 2021

His cover of girl group Aespa’s “Next Level” was also quite a shock to many of his fans, but to him, just another exciting attempt. But while he talks of resistance and fighting back, he says a mess...
[Herald Interview] ‘Chaebol need sincere communication to fend off takeover attempts’

MarketsAug 24, 2021

For example, private equity fund Korea Corporate Governance Improvement’s high-profile bid to take over Hanjin has fallen by the wayside. Building a coalition with a more than 40 percent stake in th...
[Herald Interview] Korea Forest Service on keeping the country green

IndustryAug 24, 2021

Forestry body chief talks multiple green projects and goals during his tenure Amid the prolonged coronavirus pandemic, more South Koreans are rediscovering the joy of immersing themselves in nature,...
[Herald Interview] Film on film: ‘The Rain Comes Soon’ is comedy about releasing movie during pandemic

FilmAug 23, 2021

“I think it is a miracle that we can release the film now. Maybe it was only possible due to COVID-19. For a low-budget film, it is difficult to be released during this time of the year, when tentpol...
[Herald Interview] ‘Sinkhole,’ disaster movie with comedy twist: Cha Seung-won

FilmAug 20, 2021

During the interview, Cha also talked about the message he wants to deliver to generations of young people today. “It was never easy for us either. But it seems like it is tougher for them now. I do...
[Herald Interview] Gangwon aims to go carbon neutral by 2040

PoliticsAug 19, 2021

Gangwon Province will achieve carbon neurality in 2040 and lead South Korea into a more eco-friendly future, says Choi Moon-soon, the province’s governor. Speaking on the sidelines of JeongSeon Foru...
[Herald Interview] ‘Finding balance between heritage and development’

CultureAug 18, 2021

Kim said four bodies -- the CHA; the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; the Ministry of National Defense; and the Seoul Metropolitan Government -- were looking closely into the building...
[Herald Interview] Yanolja envisions self-check-in hotels with app-controlled rooms

TechnologyAug 17, 2021

When travel and leisure platform operator Yanolja raised $1.7 billion from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 last month, it drew comparisons with e-commerce giant Coupang, drumming up excitement over the recent...
[Herald Interview] Parliament should represent teens, LGBT people

PoliticsAug 17, 2021

Rep. Ryu Ho-jeong of the Justice Party speaks in an interview with The Korea Herald in her office at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald) South Korea’s youngest ...
[Herald Interview] ‘Arirang Peoples’ Diaspora’: Shedding light on families and friends around the world

BooksAug 17, 2021

Park thinks it a fortunate miracle that her children, who grew up in mostly white neighborhoods and now live in a Los Angeles suburb, love Korean food and culture. “They were reluctant to learn all t...
[Herald Interview] Say Sue Me to start afresh after pandemic-forced break

MusicAug 16, 2021

Say Sue Me is working on its third album, aiming for an early 2022 release. “We hope that everyone around the globe is staying safe from the COVID-19 and enjoying our music in online. I am currently...
[Herald Interview] Turn N. Korea into ally, Army general says

North KoreaAug 15, 2021

South Korea and the US should not miss a rare opportunity to gradually turn North Korea into their ally by helping out Pyongyang, which is desperate to find a way out of its worst economic crisis, sa...