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New COVID-19 cases bounce back to over 10,000 amid resurgence woes
[Interactive] Hong Kong most expensive city to live in for expats
Tropical storm Aere forecast to affect southern parts of Korea next week
[Herald Interview] Jun Jong-seo understands varied responses to Korean remake of ‘Money Heist’
Financial regulator to take measures to ease volatility in stock markets
FIFA's new offside technology to make World Cup debut in Qatar
[Newsmaker] Adoptee readies for legal fight to be recognized as daughter of Korean father
[Today’s K-pop] Astro’s Cha Eunwoo may star in Hollywood film: report
South Korea joins EU’s digital COVID-19 certificate system
Jeong Da-hye wins Loewe Foundation Craft Prize with basket woven with horsehair
NATO summit not seeking to exclude China but to protect universal norms, values: Yoon
Korea suffers all-time high trade deficit in 1st half
[News Analysis] N. Korea claims COVID-19 outbreak began in inter-Korean border area
Internet-only banks lure customers with Tamagotchi-like savings accounts, digital piggy banks
Park Ji-hyun calls out Democratic Party for missing family found dead
Gangwon Province gets special autonomous status
Online shopping expands in May on lifting of virus curbs
37 Koreans awarded at int'l classical music competitions in H1
Yoon, NATO Secretary-General reaffirm to develop cooperative relationship
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New CEO takes helm at LG Arts Center
Dec 1, 2021
LG Arts Center’s new CEO Lee Hyun-jung officially took the reins of the cultural institution Wednesday. The 50-year-old Lee replaces Sim Woo-seob. Her appointment was announced in the annual reshuffling of conglomerate LG Group’s executives last week. Lee joined LG Arts Center, operated by LG’s nonprofit organization LG Yonam Cultural Foundation, in 1996 as the group was gearing up to launch th...
[Newsmaker] Cardinal Yeom retires after 10 years of service
Nov 30, 2021
Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung on Tuesday retired as the Catholic archbishop of Seoul, after some 10 years of service in the post. Yeom, who also held the post of apostolic administrator of the diocese, Pyongyang of North Korea, will soon leave Myeongdong Cathedral and move to Bishop’s Hall at the Catholic University of Korea Songsin Campus in Seoul where many of the country’s priests are educate...
The foundation of the Third Renaissance is being laid in Uzbekistan
Nov 21, 2021
Today, hundreds of priority investment projects in various sectors of the economy have been implemented by leading South Korean companies. In particular, about 900 enterprises with the participation of Korean investors operate in Uzbekistan. In total, the volume of investments attracted from South Korea exceeds $7 billion. Uzbekistan fully supports the goals of the “New Northern Policy” put forw...
Kuwait’s Vision 2035 is opportunity for Korea-Kuwait cooperation: Kuwait’s top envoy
Nov 21, 2021
Other projects with Korean involvement include the Al Zour Refinery, which he said would processes 515,000 barrels per day (bpd) of light Kuwait export crude, and produce Euro-V specification fuel along with aromatics and propylene. Overall investment for the refinery project is estimated to reach $25 billion. Al-Awadi said tenders were open to international companies to help develop a tourism a...
Sumi Jo inducted into Asian Hall of Fame
Nov 17, 2021
Soprano Sumi Jo has been inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, her agency SMI Entertainment announced Wednesday. Founded in 2004 in Seattle by the Robert Chin Foundation, the Asian Hall of Fame works to recognize Asian excellence, cultural unity and racial equity by honoring Asian contributions in national and international narratives. Jo, a celebrated soprano, is the first Korean national to ...
Kim Jong-kook 'enjoys' steroid abuse allegation made by Canadian YouTuber
Nov 5, 2021
“Continuous effort and mentality can make you reach testosterone level of 9.24. It could have been lowered, since two years have passed. It is possible for anyone. I think I should be proud of it. This seemed to be something incredible. Good luck everyone!” said Kim on his YouTube video on Thursday. The comment attracted more than 1,800 likes as of Friday. Some netizen mocked the YouTuber’s all...
Free-spirited young artist sends heartwarming donations to Myanmar, Malawi
Nov 4, 2021
BT&I Group President Song, who is known for her own book about positive thinking and its effectiveness, has been working for good causes her entire life. She has been making efforts to improve lives for the underprivileged and those in need through charity activities. Currently, she heads the Honor Society, made up of people who have donated more than 100 million won ($84,700) to charities, and ...
Paik Kun-woo refutes accusations of neglecting his wife
Oct 28, 2021
Star pianist accuses sister-in-law of embezzlement
‘Minari’ star Youn Yuh-jung to receive highest order of cultural merit
Oct 28, 2021
Youn Yuh-jung, who won the best supporting actress prize at the 93rd Academy Awards for her portrayal of a Korean grandmother in the US film “Minari” earlier this year, will be awarded the Order of Cultural Merit, Geumgwan on Thursday, in recognition of her contribution to the Korean film scene. The Eungwan Order will be given to legendary folk singer Lee Jang-hee, as well as the late film produ...
Chinese ambassador discusses business prospects at Eurasian Economic Forum
Oct 25, 2021
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative will bring opportunities not only for China, but for Korea and other nations, Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming said at the Eurasian Economic and Cultural Forum on Oct. 20. The forum is hosted weekly by The Korea Herald to share and enhance knowledge of the international community and expand business networks. The forum brings diplomats, CEOs and experts from...
[Eye Interview] Kim Won-sook’s narratives turn into paintings, become stories for all
Oct 23, 2021
Kim wants people to see her works with their heart; knowledge or information are unnecessary for her paintings, she said.
Park Seo-bo awarded Geumgwan Order for contribution to Korean art
Oct 22, 2021
Korean abstract artist Park Seo-bo was awarded South Korea’s highest cultural honor, the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, in a ceremony held at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul on Friday. “Park has played a pivotal role in introducing Korean abstract art globally, pioneering ‘dansaekhwa’ art that represents Korean art today,“ the Culture Ministry said in the selection of Park for the hono...
Lee O-young awarded highest order of cultural merit
Oct 22, 2021
Literary critic Lee O-young, an important figure in the Korean cultural scene, was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit Geumgwan on Friday, alongside artist Park Seo-bo. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism selected 17 recipients of the cultural order, recognizing their contribution for the development of arts. Lee and Park recieved the Geumgwan Merit, the highest honor. Lee is a critic,...
Sculptor Kim Gyoung-min’s witty works offer life lessons
Oct 11, 2021
The Haeden Museum of Art in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, is running a solo exhibition of Korean sculptor Kim Gyoung-min who takes inspiration from ordinary lives and humorously reflects the moments in her sculptures. The exhibition features the theme of happiness, which is prominent thread in her artistic portfolio. Kim showcases some 50 artworks at the exhibition which runs through March 27, 2022, ins...
[Herald Design Forum 2021] Benjamin Hubert calls on people to work together for sustainability
Oct 7, 2021
He admitted that the design studio, some 20 percent of whose projects are related to nonprofit projects, was affected by the pandemic in terms of the way it functions. The pandemic made him think more valuably about his team and how they can work as a team, which he had taken for granted before. “Personally, I think valuing being together has become much greater. I should be valuing the quality ...
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