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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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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] Finding humanity in design
In an age where design permeates all industries and all aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s first session, set to take place Tuesday at 9:20 a.m. at The Shilla Seoul’s Dynasty Hall, three global designers will expound on their approach to design. (Herald Design Forum)The designers spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event to answer questions on the fundamental meaning of design and its lasting value. -- Ed.Experimenting wit
Arts & DesignNov. 1, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Looking beyond national interests with Turkey
Turkish Ambassador Arslan Hakan Okcal was a third grader in elementary school in Mainz, West Germany, when his father suddenly passed away in 1963. Left with his bereaved mother and two younger brothers, Okcal would not forget the help his family received from a Turkish consul during their arduous time away from home.“My mother used to say, ‘You should become a patriotic diplomat like the consul,’” the envoy told The Korea Herald last week at the recently reopened Turkish Embassy in Seoul. “That
Diplomatic CircuitOct. 31, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Increased Asia-Pacific forestation to expand ecotourism: APEC director
As Seoul played host to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s fourth annual Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Forestry, ministers from around the region came to Korea to highlight the importance of woodland expansion and management on an economic level. Alan Bollard, executive director of the APEC Secretariat based in Singapore, says aside from the obvious environmental advantages for increasing forestation in any nation, expanding a region’s woodland also provides countless economic bene
IndustryOct. 31, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Wadiz taps into investors' sympathetic motive
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of interviews on promising startups in the fintech industry. This is the 3rd installment. -- Ed. The culture of crowdfunding is belatedly, yet significantly permeating through venture startups in South Korea, as the number of patient investors begin to increase, looking for a sense of accomplishment beyond immediate profits. Behind the trend is Korea’s longest-standing crowdfunding platform Wadiz, whose chief executive says the link that had been missing -
TechnologyOct. 29, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Semiconductors still have so much room to grow’
DAEJEON -- In 2000, professor Yoo Hoi-jun of the Korea Advanced Institute of Technology predicted that cellphone screens would grow larger and users would play games on the phones. To prove his prophesy, he confidently showcased demos of mobile chips to tech titans like Samsung, Nvidia and Sony at the time, though to lukewarm responses. In 2006, Yoo came up with even more advanced argument: artificial intelligence would be the future. The expert on electrical and electronics engineering was insp
TechnologyOct. 27, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Peering into Korean society with sociological imagination
“Korean Society: An Introduction” by Andrew Eun-gi Kim; Korea University Press (732 pages, $30) For observers of Korean society, including all its idiosyncrasies and mystique, a new book attempts to help interpret the country by offering a sweeping elucidation on crosscutting issues.“Korean Society: An Introduction” is an academic compilation scrutinizing wide-ranging topics, covering ethnological culture, gender politics, family patterns, educational fever, nationalist religion, ageing society,
BooksOct. 26, 2017
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[Herald Interview] After 3 years, Epik High raps as if it’s their last
Whether it’s a student studying in a library or an office worker surrounded by piles of paper, the dark vibe of Epik High’s music has long functioned as a remedy for many people struggling with their daily lives. The hip-hop trio’s music dives deep into subjects like desperation, remorse and anger -- everyday emotions that people would rather avoid discussing -- and consoles people in its own way. Three years after topping the charts with “Shoebox,” Epik High, which consists of Tablo, Mithra Jin
PerformanceOct. 24, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Tehran mayor eyes sustainable partnerships with global cities
In Iran, where hard-line conservatives feel emboldened to have more say over statecraft these days, Tehran Mayor Mohammad-Ali Najafi has been a time-tested defender of globalization and market-oriented reform. At a time when nation-states are mired in ideological infighting and hegemonic rivalries, Tehran and Seoul -- by relying on civic passion, corporate investment and public goods -- can together contribute to international peace, prosperity and sustainable development, Najafi said during his
Diplomatic CircuitOct. 23, 2017
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[Herald Interview] LOT Polish Airlines aims to bridge Korea, central Europe
Poland‘s flagship carrier celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Incheon-Warsaw direct route Thursday, with hopes to further increase the frequency of the flight and promote Central European destinations in the Korean market.“It is a very important route, not only from the tourist perspective but also because it provides business connectivity,” said LOT’s chief executive Rafal Milczarski during an interview with The Korea Herald. The Incheon-Warsaw flights serviced by LOT began on Oct. 18 la
IndustryOct. 22, 2017
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[Herald Interview] The professor campaigning for human rights in cyberspace
A man put a question to a group of anonymous people. He asked, “Should I die?” One person replied, “Yes, you should.” Another said, “Why don’t you give me your iPhone before you kill yourself?”These comments posted to an online chat site in an Asian country. The man claimed that he had broken up with his girlfriend.“(After a variety of comments were posted), the man was found to have really killed himself,” Min Byoung-chul, professor at the College of International Studies at Kyung Hee Universit
CultureOct. 20, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea should take leadership in the world intellectual property sector’
Having risen to one of the global technology innovators within a relatively short period of time, South Korea holds a unique position in the intellectual property sector, acting as a bridge between developing nations and advanced ones.Recognizing its strength and challenges, the country should now focus on increasing its leverage in the international intellectual property realm, according to the chief of the Korea Intellectual Property Office.“In step with key technological development suc
EconomyOct. 19, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Block B’s U-Kwon seeks to make name for himself
U-Kwon is not the first name that pops into your head when you think about Block B. Odds are that it is not even the second or third. But the 25-year-old K-pop star says he wants to be remembered as more than the top dancer of his group, seeking to establish himself as an artist by honing his skills as a musician. “When I look back at the past seven years, I wasn’t the most notable member of the team. I’ve never been the leader,” U-Kwon said, in an interview a month before Block B’s next release
PerformanceOct. 18, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Girls’ Generation’s stylist caps K-pop fashion industry over years
After over eight years of curating the looks of K-pop fashion icon Girls’ Generation, stylist Seo Soo-kyung is often called the ninth member of the group for her family-like bond and history with the members. Since her initial engagement with the sensational girl group for its third full-length album “The Boys” in 2011, Seo has evolved side by side with Girls’ Generation to become a super-stylist who now has an impressive portfolio highlighted by partnerships with global stars Psy and Seventeen.
CultureOct. 18, 2017
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[Herald Interview] For green cars, UK seeks Korean talent
The United Kingdom has been enjoying rapid market growth and demand on British cars in recent years. But at the same time, the rise of future technology, particularly on green cars, has been a big concern. Based on its long history and heritage, the UK has been a major producer of internal combustion engines, making 2.5 million engines a year, which is higher than the 2 million vehicles that the country manufactures annually.But in fear of losing that proportion of petrol engines to electric bat
MobilityOct. 18, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Virtual reality is the next great art form: Eugene Chung
BUSAN -- Virtual reality has been grabbing attention as the “next big thing” in film. Busan International Film Festival is operating a VR theater this year; Venice’s Biennale became the first major film festival to incorporate an award category for VR films. Eugene Chung, VR filmmaker and CEO of Penrose Studios, believes the new medium will impact the film industry in profound ways. “My entire life I was very interested in the idea of how art forms change over time. But I never thought I’d live
FilmOct. 17, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Christoph Terhechte says Korean cinema ‘still has surprises’
BUSAN -- Christoph Terhechte, the recipient of this year’s Korean Cinema Award, says he’s become “addicted” to the films of auteur Hong Sang-soo. “It seems like he’s making the same film over and over again, but with beautiful variations, enlarging the picture with every film he makes. You want to see more of his universe,” he tells The Korea Herald in an interview Saturday at the Busan Cinema Center.Terhechte, who since 2001 has been head of programming for the Berlin International Film Festiva
FilmOct. 16, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Tip of iceberg’: Sundance co-founder speaks out against Weinstein
BUSAN -- Sundance Film Festival co-founder Sterling Van Wagenen joined the growing number of film industry insiders speaking out against film producer Harvey Weinstein, whose long history of sexual harassment has shaken up Hollywood.“I think it’s just the tip of the iceberg,” Sterling told The Korea Herald in Busan on Friday, addressing revelations made by the New York Times and New Yorker as well as numerous actresses. Sterling Van Wagenen speaks with The Korea Herald at Novotel Ambassador Haeu
FilmOct. 13, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Analytic tools crucial in improving regulatory practices: US adviser
Amid Korea’s continued strive for increased transparency and regulatory business reforms, the Fair Player Club and US Embassy Seoul hosted a joint seminar on better regulatory compliance in Seoul on Thursday. The seminar invited keynote speaker Aaron Szabo, senior adviser for International Regulatory Cooperation of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in Washington, who shared the US’ approach for establishing analytic tools for regulatory design and review. “The
EconomyOct. 13, 2017
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[Herald Interview] GOT7 veers away from past to embark on new chapter
Veering away from its hip-hop-focused past, GOT7 is all set to embark on a new chapter with its recently released seventh EP “7 for 7,” which features the lead track “You Are.” This time, the seven-piece group is more laid-back and introspective in its musical style, with JB and Jinyoung -- members of the group’s subunit JJ Project -- joining GOT7 for the latest album after wrapping up the duo’s most recent activity for “Verse 2” in August.“It’s true that the sonic path of ‘7 for 7’ was somewhat
PerformanceOct. 12, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Lumens to launch world’s first HD HUD using Micro-LED this year
Market interest toward Micro-LED panels has risen in recent years, following news of Apple working to develop the next-generation display. Micro-LED panels, which feature miniature light-emitting diode arrays with smaller, brighter modules and improved response speed, are also the next-generation target for Samsung and Facebook’s Oculus, but still remain rare in the market due to technical challenges. Samsung’s long-term LED partner Lumens is one of a handful of companies that are ready to comme
IndustryOct. 11, 2017