Articles by Park Han-na
Park Han-na
hnpark@heraldcorp.com-
SK Group chairman: Chip market's downturn will continue, but not for long
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won painted a gloomy outlook for the semiconductors industry, but predicted the downturn will not last long, as chip cycles have tended to grow shorter. “In the long run, semiconductors have always gone up and down, and recently, semiconductor cycles have become very short. In the old days, it took three years, but these days it seems to be shortened to one year,” said Chey, who also serves as the chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Industry Dec. 22, 2022
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15 futuristic projects unveiled for next big leap
The government has drawn up new growth strategies to secure future technology such as aerospace and artificial intelligence and to accelerate digital transformation to help its sluggish economy leap forward. Through the "New Growth 4.0 Strategy" unveiled by economy-related ministries on Wednesday, the country seeks to secure forward-looking technology, digital transformation and further expanding the country's prowess in chips and display panels to gain a competitive advantage o
Economy Dec. 21, 2022
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[Photo News] Unforgettable World Cup moments
Soccer Dec. 3, 2022
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[Newsmaker] [Interview] Diversification of K-culture gains traction in Spain
MADRID -- A decade ago, the Korean wave in Spain was almost solely about K-pop, but now it is virtually K-everything, the chief of a state-run cultural institution in Madrid said. “Because of the growing interest in Korean culture here, the Korean Cultural Center in Spain is making efforts to introduce new genres of Korean culture, such as games, magic, children's plays and fashion to the Spanish people,” said Oh Ji-hoon, director of the Korean Cultural Center of Madrid in a r
Culture Dec. 2, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Self-understanding the best antidote to digital addiction: expert
MADRID -- Self-understanding is the most critical part of treating children with video game addiction, which can be caused by various factors, a game addict-turned-psychiatrist and founder of a mental health coaching company said Thursday. “The best antidote to the digital addiction is self-understanding,” Alok Kanojia, president and co-founder of Healthy Gamer, said during the fifth edition of the enlightED 2022 conference hosted by Fundacion Telefonica together with IE Unive
People Nov. 21, 2022
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New stock tax plan puts retail investors on edge
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea’s push to introduce a new tax on stocks from next year is causing concern among retail investors who fear it could further dampen investor sentiment in the local equity market. The envisioned scheme is to levy a capital gains tax of 22 to 27.5 percent on income a retail investor makes from financial investments such as share or bond sales, if it is above the set threshold. The plan won bipartisan support in the parliament in 2020 under the pr
Market Nov. 12, 2022
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[Weekender] In hyper-connected Korea, a growing urge to unplug
Smartphones brought the world to our fingertips. But they have also brought endless notifications, social feeds and a deluge of information and distractions. Fatigue from this ever-persistent and ultra-fast connectivity has led to a growing interest in ‘digital detox’, or unplugging from the digital and online world, among South Koreans. Kim Young-jae, a 40-year-old office worker, felt a strong urge to disconnect recently. It was after the Oct. 29 Itaewon crowd crush which left 156 p
Culture Nov. 12, 2022
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[Eye Plus] Splendid Dancheong, the beauty of Korean art
In the old days, Koreans were known for revering the color white. They enjoyed wearing white clothes that they thought symbolize peace. But when it came to paintings and crafts, they were all for variety. Cho Sun-hwa, a student of traditional art, is mesmerized by the use of bright, bold colors and patterns found on traditional artifacts. She sees unique beauty in Dancheong -- the traditional Korean decorative coloring on wooden buildings and artifacts for the purpose of style. A fourth-year stu
Culture Nov. 5, 2022
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CPR training programs garner attention after Halloween disaster
Choi In-ae, an office worker who works for a pharmaceutical firm, has attended emergency response training sessions annually. It was a compulsory program required by her company, which she often just got it over with. After learning about the desperate call out for those who know how to perform CPR on victims at the scene of the Itaewon crowd crush, she now thinks differently about first air training. “I received emergency response training such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver from my c
Social Affairs Nov. 2, 2022
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Itaewon disaster forces bitter reckoning over crowd safety in S. Korea
Attending political rallies or other events where tens of thousands of people gather has not typically meant risking your life in South Korea. From massive street protests on weekends to rush hour commutes on the subway, encounters with highly crowded places were almost like part of everyday life. But Saturday’s tragedy in Seoul’s popular nightlife district of Itaewon forces a bitter reckoning over the perils of complacency around crowded spaces in South Korea. “Even with all t
Social Affairs Nov. 1, 2022
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11 teens, 26 foreigners and 98 women: A look at the 154 lives lost in Itaewon tragedy
The 154 victims in the deadly crowd crush in Itaewon on Saturday night included 11 teenagers, as young as middle school aged, 26 foreigners and 98 women. The largest number of the dead -- 103 -- were in their 20s. Here is a look at the lives lost in South Korea’s worst disaster since the 2014 Sewol ferry sinking. 11 teens Of the 11 teen victims, six were attending school, according to The Ministry of Education on Monday. Five were high-schoolers and one was a middle school student, all
Social Affairs Oct. 31, 2022
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Itaewon, a party district with international vibe, was magnet for Halloween revelers
Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul known for its cultural diversity and international flair, has always been considered the place to go for Halloween festivities. On Halloween weekends, young people in their late teens and 20s wearing costumes of zombies, ghosts or famous characters would fill the streets, using the holiday with traditional Irish roots to express themselves in a way that is not usually considered socially acceptable here. On Saturday, when a fatal crowd surge late in
Social Affairs Oct. 30, 2022
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Korean police seek Interpol red notice for subway graffiti suspects
South Korean police said Friday that they have requested Interpol’s assistance for the capture of two suspects who fled the country after allegedly committing a series of graffiti vandalism on subway cars here. According to Incheon Nonhyeon Police, police have obtained an arrest warrant for the suspects on charges of breaking into a building and damaging property. Since they appear to have already left the country, they have requested Interpol to issue a red notice, investigators said.
Social Affairs Oct. 28, 2022
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"Land of Squid Game” author to hold live chat with readers
Min Byoung-chul, an endowed chair professor at Chung-Ang University and a multicultural educator, will hold an author event in Seoul next month. In the lecture, Min will talk about his recent book “Land of Squid Game,” which highlights some deep-rooted aspects of Korea’s unique culture and traditional games. The first 100 participants will receive a copy of the book for free. A live chat with the author is limited to 50 guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The event wi
Hashtag Korea Oct. 28, 2022
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Police looking into online seller of BTS Jungkook's hat
Police have launched an investigation into an online seller who put up a hat allegedly worn by BTS member Jungkook for 10 million won ($6,981) on an online flea market platform. According to Seoul Seocho Police, the seller has turned himself or herself in to a police station in Gyeonggi Province on Oct. 18 after the attempted sale caught public attention for its potential unlawfulness. In South Korea, a person who obtains a lost property must report it to the police. If the person keeps it or
Social Affairs Oct. 26, 2022
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