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[Herald Interview] U.N. agency warns of weakened climate policy

Foreign affairsAug 3, 2014

This is the last installment in an 11-part series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed. Amid concerns over its dwindling commitment to climate initiatives, South Korea ...
[Herald Interview] ‘Don’t waste time worrying about glass ceiling’

IndustryJul 31, 2014

The key for women seeking to break through the glass ceiling is to stop thinking too much about it and focus more on getting their work done, according to Hwang Mi-young, chief customer officer of Ky...
[Herald Interview] Lab Series campaigns for ‘less is more’

IndustryJul 30, 2014

Lab Series, an Estee Lauder skin care line for men, believes less is more when it comes to men’s cosmetics. “For beginners, starting with one or two ― perhaps all-in-one products ― is enough. When t...
[Herald Interview] Kim Nam-gil returns in perfectly tailored role

FilmJul 29, 2014

When people think of Kim Nam-gil ― a 33-year-old actor with a lean, masculine physique ― they often describe him as coldhearted and intense with sad, mysterious eyes, thanks to the revenge-seeking ch...
[Herald Interview] ‘Uber can do more good than harm for Seoul’

TechnologyJul 27, 2014

Calvin Kang. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald) Uber, a fast-growing car-sharing app based out of Silicon Valley, said it can boost a wider range of transportation choices for consumers, and encourage...
[Herald Interview] ‘Hana should gain KEB’s trust before merger’

Jul 27, 2014

Hana Financial Group executives should first gain the trust of Korea Exchange Bank employees before taking steps to merge KEB with Hana Bank, KEB union spokesman Kim Bo-heon said. “The 2012 agreemen...
[Herald Interview] Nissan Korea chief enjoys best year

TransportJul 27, 2014

Takehiko Kikuchi, president of Nissan Korea, said he had the most exciting and memorable moments of his career over the past year as its Korean business gained sales momentum. “It was the most excit...
[Herald Interview] Gontran Cherrier opens first Seoul bakery

Food&BeverageJul 25, 2014

Within four years, Paris-based baker Gontran Cherrier has grown a solitary bakery into an international, multi-location behemoth. While people can now gnaw on Cherrier’s creations in countries as fa...
[Herald Interview] Hydro Asia 2014 highlights climate change and water issues

IndustryJul 24, 2014

Climate change is emerging as a critical factor in the development of a sustainable water management model as many countries across the world have suffered from various water-related natural disaster...
[Herald Interview] ‘Free trade pact with China could be boon for food exports’

IndustryJul 22, 2014

South Korea and China are now in the final steps of signing a bilateral free trade agreement in a move triggering concerns among local farmers of the possible havoc that low-cost, mass-produced Chine...
[Herald Interview] ‘Learning, preparedness key to disaster risk reduction’

Foreign affairsJul 20, 2014

This is the 10th installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed. The Sewol ferry disaster in April raised global alarm over disaster prevention and crisis...
[Herald Interview] After growth, Maserati bets big on Korea

TransportJul 20, 2014

Maserati, the maker of niche sporty, exotic Italian driving machines, is betting big on South Korea, where its car sales are expected to soar almost sevenfold to some 700 vehicles this year. “Nothin...
[Herald Interview] Representing tradition

CultureJul 20, 2014

Jeongdong Theater, established and run by the government, has a clear mission: to introduce Korea’s traditional arts to foreign visitors. Tucked away behind Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, the small the...
[Herald Interview] Staying cool in summer

IndustryJul 16, 2014

Winix, once a parts supplier for Samsung Electronics’ refrigerators and water dispensers in the 1980s, has grown into a leading dehumidifier manufacturer in South Korea, beating home appliance giants...
[Herald Interview] Dongsuh paves ‘Frima Road’ with dedication to localize

BusinessJul 15, 2014

Adding a spoonful of cream to a cup of coffee doesn’t sound too special, but Dongsuh Food’s powdered coffee cream Frima is more than that. It is used in many different ways including as a dry milk re...