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[Herald Interview] Lee Kwang-soo returns as relatable office worker in disaster comedy ‘Sinkhole’

FilmAug 15, 2021

Toward the end of the interview, he also talked about the popular TV show “Running Man,” which he stepped away from in May after 11 years. Lee gained fame internationally through the show. “‘Running...
[Herald Interview] DMZ reimagined as ‘ecotopia’ in new media art

Arts&DesignAug 15, 2021

Jun and O’Connor decided to show the film, which resonates more than ever today with the pandemic escalating feelings of hostility and hatred globally. For Jun, who comes from a generation that has ...
[Herald Interview] Weirdos change the world: KAIST chief

EducationAug 11, 2021

“In the past, we have been satisfied with excelling at something that others did not do within the country. Now, we must broaden our comparisons to the world,” he said. “That depends on each profess...
[Herald Interview] A.C.E keeps moving higher, step by step

K-popAug 9, 2021

Boy band A.C.E, whose name stands for “Adventure Calling Emotions,” splashed into the music scene with bold ambitions on May 23, 2017. Its five members have come a long way since then, establishing a...
[Herald Interview] Young CEO sets sights on future of construction

IndustryAug 8, 2021

Although construction is typically a conservative industry and slow to change, the younger Kim believes technology will eventually reshape the way people design, build and maintain buildings. The co...
[Herald Interview] How Frances Cha wrote her debut novel ‘If I Had Your Face’

BooksAug 2, 2021

“I honestly thought I would die before I got the book in my hand,” Cha said. “It is a common fear. Because it takes so long.” The process also opened her eyes to the reality of publishing in the US ...
[Herald Interview] Star screenwriter Kim Eun-hee returns with darkest ‘Kingdom’ episode

FilmAug 1, 2021

Discussions with actors, writers as well as her husband film director Jang Hang-jun were also helpful. “We talked while having a drink. Maybe the alcohol played the big part,” she joked. Toward the...
[Herald Interview] Bill allowing politicians to take babies to work look set to pass

PoliticsAug 1, 2021

After Rep. Yong Hye-in, 31, of the Basic Income Party, brought her 2-month-old son to her workplace on July 5, her photos went viral on social media. On the day, she held a press conference to urge ...
[Herald Interview] Global zombie sensation ‘Kingdom’ director hopes to quench fans’ thirst

FilmJul 29, 2021

Toward the end of the interview, Kim expressed how satisfied he is with the series so far. “The latest episode offered a rich backstory, which will lead the next season with excitement and energy,” ...
[Herald Interview] Lithium-metal batteries will save Li-ion industry: SolidEnergy Systems CTO

TechnologyJul 29, 2021

As lithium-ion batteries near their full potential, new challengers are preparing a coup d‘état with their next-generation technologies. If successful, the coup would render conventional lithium-ion...
[Herald Interview] ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ took burden off my shoulders: Jo In-sung

FilmJul 29, 2021

“I only had an indirect experience through performing but I could see how devastating it is,” Jo said. “So many innocent people are being sacrificed in wars. Also, like in the movie, kids are running...
[Herald Interview] Kim Yoon-seok returns as ordinary man in ‘Escape from Mogadishu’

FilmJul 28, 2021

The veteran actor was also impressed by Ryoo’s great attention to details. “The director asked me not to speak in fluent English because the movie is set in the 1990s. Back then we could not travel ...
[Herald Interview] In pandemic drive, procurement agency opens door for SME exports

EconomyJul 25, 2021

South Korea’s central government procurement agency has been stepping up efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the health sector eyeing on the international procurement markets in ...
[Herald Interview] Jimmy Brown, the Korean who sings of love in English

K-popJul 25, 2021

Finding his voice Brown jumped into music hoping to produce, not sing. But back when he started, there were not many vocalists in Korea who he thought would match his particular style of music -- a ...
[Herald Interview] ‘Beetlejuice’ the ideal comedy musical: actor Jung Sung-hwa

TheaterJul 22, 2021

According to Jung, the musical, which is almost like a stand-up comedy show hosted by Beetlejuice, is delicately mapped out. Actors’ movements have to be exact -- they have to be at the exact spot at...