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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Naver’s Line ownership in jeopardy as Japan ups pressure
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South Korea to launch space security center under spy agency
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More med professors to take day off each week while govt. urges them to stay
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Hybe refutes Ador CEO Min's denial of breach of trust
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S. Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement: Seoul official
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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[Today’s K-pop] NewJeans' single teasers release amid intrigue
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[Herald Interview] ‘Digital capacity crucial for city’s sustainable development’
Running a constructive e-government system is crucial for municipalities to pursue sustainable development and ensure civic democracy, said the head of an international cooperative body for digital governance.“The importance of the government’s online services is growing as it plays a crucial role in helping cities to pursue sustainable development. It not only provides a new source of economic growth with innovative technology but also strengthens democracy by attracting citizens to participate
Social AffairsFeb. 24, 2016
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[Herald Interview] MERS caregivers still suffer months later
For months, Kim Gyeong-ae, a nurse at Seoul National University Hospital, has not been able to eat blueberry yogurt because it reminds her too much of Korea’s last confirmed Middle East respiratory syndrome patient.He died in November, but in the period leading up to his death, it was the only food he was able to eat, due to his lack of appetite and severe cold sores in his mouth. “When I bought some things for myself in the morning, I would buy yogurt for him too and give it to him. This memory
Social AffairsFeb. 14, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Um Hong-gil always has a new peak to reach
Stepping into Um Hong-gil's inner office at the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation in Jung-gu, Seoul, one can’t help but be struck by the feeling that everything is small -- the man and the office, both. Um is of medium stature, and the office is ordinary. But when considered against the feats that constantly tail Um's name, his down-to-earth manner, easy smile and unremarkable office are a bit unsettling at first. It’s difficult to imagine him clinging to the Himalayan slopes, fighting back the numbi
PeopleFeb. 12, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korea’s buzzing classical music scene
A classical music craze has swept over the country ever since young pianist Cho Seong-jin’s historic win at last year’s International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. He is the first Korean ever to win the prestigious title and his win has helped revive classical music here. Costa Pilavachi, senior vice president of classical artists & repertoire for Universal Music International Group, is among those looking to capitalize on the current buzz in the classical music scene. “Korea is a hot place
PerformanceFeb. 11, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Reply 1988’ leaves mark on Park Bo-gum
Actor Park Bo-gum poses for a picture before an interview at a Seoul cafe on Thursday. (Yoon Byung-chan/The Korea Herald)Park Bo-gum spoke slowly, his words interspersed with child-like smiles. It was as if Park’s “Reply 1988” character Choi Taek had jumped off screen into real life. “I realized that I’m similar to my ‘Reply 1988’ character in real life. I’m like an iron fist in a velvet glove, just like Choi Taek in the TV series,” the 22-year-old told The Korea Herald in Seoul last Thursday.“I
TelevisionFeb. 5, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Winner up next in YG baton relay
YG Entertainment’s boy group Winner is the latest in the agency’s boy group lineup to take up the baton, following Big Bang in the first half of 2015 and iKON in the second half. After a 17-month hiatus -- a significantly long break considering that the group had only released their debut album before disappearing -- they’ve finally returned with the EP “EXIT: E.” The double lead tracks are the blues-infused, crooning “Baby Baby” and the more steadily rhythmic minor pop track “Sentimental.” At
PerformanceFeb. 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Lively duo behind ‘Dead Buttons’ music
Dead Buttons has launched just one official album but the rock and roll duo is not your typical rookie group. Grungy, carefree and playful, drummer Lee Kang-hee and guitarist Hong Ji-hyun exuded the ease of seasoned musicians when they spoke to the The Korea Herald at a cafe in Seoul’s Hongdae area.Although “Some Kind of Youth” is the band’s first official album, the band has already established a reputation for itself over the past few years. Dead Buttons (Love Rock Company)Formed in 2012, Dead
PerformanceFeb. 2, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Hard landing unlikely for China: SC Bank economist
It would be an understatement to say China is off to a rocky start this year. The stock market in the world’s second-largest economy has been suffering weeks of volatility and downbeat sentiment as fears continue to grow over its overall stability. China’s economic growth rate slowed to a 25-year low of 6.9 percent in 2015. Many economists believe the actual growth rate -- something the Chinese authorities may be shielding from the international community -- was probably even lower.In the words
Feb. 1, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] New United States administration likely to end strategic patience on North Korea: scholar
The next U.S. government may shift from its North Korea policy called “strategic patience,” which has so far failed to curb the communist regime’s nuclear program and lacked a grand vision, said a U.S. scholar.John Ikenberry, a political scientist at Princeton University, also noted that South Korea, the U.S. and Japan need to move forward with tougher sanctions against North Korea despite China’s apparent reluctance. John Ikenberry (Ahn Hoon/The Korea Herald)“Now that we (U.S.) will have a new
Foreign AffairsJan. 31, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korean science prodigies seek sustainability in school
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Climate change has become a hot global issue of concern, with 195 countries adopting the first-ever legally binding global climate deal at the Paris climate conference in December.With each government contemplating measures to fulfill their pledge to limit global average temperatures to well below 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, a group of Korean science prodigies have stepped up to the plate, boldly vowing to pursue sustainability starting from t
Social AffairsJan. 28, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Im Si-wan happy to play the role he’s given
It is striking how much actor Im Si-wan, at first glance, really seems to be an incarnation of the characters he plays on the screen. Lanky, wide-eyed, awkwardly sheepish yet terribly sincere, it requires very little effort to associate Im with the good-hearted, passionate but wandering young protagonists he has portrayed -- golden-hearted lambs seeking guidance.Im Si-wan (Yonhap) At a group interview at a cafe in Seoul, Im said that the similarity between his characters and himself was not int
FilmJan. 25, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Art and Internet: Making art accessible
The Korean art market faces an ongoing dilemma: Despite an increasing number of museum-goers, there are relatively few art buyers. The Korea International Art Fair best represents the dilemma -- record numbers visit the country’s largest art fair each year, but sales have stagnated if not dwindled.Young entrepreneur Park Euy-kyu, CEO of OPEN GALLERY, found it ironic when he examined the Korean art market, which has been suffering from a slump for many years. Park Euy-kyu, CEO of OPEN GALLERY (OP
PerformanceJan. 21, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Big data helps SMEs beat Goliath firms
Although many people talk about big data these days only a few truly understand its potential and actively make use of the related technologies in their businesses, due largely to expensive costs to build and manage infrastructure.Businesses that have swiftly adopted the emerging technology often pose a formidable challenge to leading market players.Video-streaming platform Netflix is a great exemplar as it has successfully integrated big data systems in its streaming services to meticulously an
TechnologyJan. 20, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Hyatt Jeju seeks to be ‘home away from home’
Patrick Verove, general manager of Hyatt Regency Jeju, says he was destined to work in the international hospitality sector -- not just at any hotel, but ones located near the sea. Working and living by the sea has always been in his DNA, he said in a recent interview, noting that his father was in the French Navy, which took him and his family to many ocean-side locales. Moreover, he was born in Cameroon, Africa, near the ocean. Patrick Verove, general manager of Hyatt Regency Jeju (Hyatt Regen
CultureJan. 20, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Art is a safe investment’
Despite the economic slump in China and its effects on the rest of the world, wealthy art collectors from emerging markets will still splurge on masterpieces, according to Gilles Dyan, chairman of the Opera Gallery Group. “The most expensive painting sold at auction in New York last year was the $170 million Modigliani painting purchased by a Chinese collector who owns private museums in Shanghai,” he said, in an interview at Seoul Opera Gallery on Monday. Gilles Dyan, chairman of the Opera Ga
PerformanceJan. 20, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Sir James Galway talks upcoming ‘On the Couch’ performance
Dubbed the “man with the golden flute,” flutist Sir James Galway has made his way to Seoul to launch the inaugural “Galway Flute Festival in Korea,” slated to be the country’s largest ever flute festival from Jan. 18 to 24. A man from humble beginnings, the 76-year-old virtuoso from Belfast took his flute playing to unforeseen heights and is known as one of the world’s foremost flutists. In 1979 he was awarded with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire honor, and subsequently a Knighth
PerformanceJan. 14, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Kim Ha-neul returns to big screen with ‘Remember You’
Actress Kim Ha-neul is known for her solid romantic comedy credentials, which she continued to build up after her 2003 hit film “My Tutor Friend.” So when it was announced that she would play the part of Jin-yeong opposite heartthrob actor Jung Woo-sung in the romantic film “Remember You,” many fans thought it was a natural choice. However, in an interview with reporters at a Seoul cafe on Wednesday, Kim said that “Remember You,” a mix of dramatic romance and mystery, was a different beast from
FilmJan. 10, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Pixar’s Peter Sohn on making ‘The Good Dinosaur’
Any new film coming from animated film powerhouse Pixar is bound to drum up expectations. So it was no easy task for Peter Sohn, the first Korean-American feature director at Pixar, to work on “The Good Dinosaur” -- his first feature film after 15 years at Pixar as an artist and working on storyboards. Adding to the pressure, it was timed to celebrate the anniversary of the Disney-Pixar partnership that revolutionized computer-animated films with “Toy Story.” Peter Sohn (Disney/Pixar)“I feel hon
EntertainmentJan. 7, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Jung Woo-sung encourages budding director in ‘Remember You’
For 42-year-old veteran actor Jung Woo-sung, “Remember You” is more than just another line on his filmography. He took part in the romantce-mystery as both lead actor and producer, taking on the dual role in order to “keep the personality of the director alive” in the work.Speaking at a press conference last Tuesday, Jung explained that he had initially wanted to introduce a producer to director Lee Yun-jeong. “But there were many producers who found the unique feel of this movie uncomfortable.
FilmJan. 5, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korea aims to keep tourists coming back
At 25 minutes past midnight on Jan. 1, government officials and corporate executives welcomed the country’s first foreign tourists of the year at Incheon International Airport. Gifts including cosmetics kits and beverages were handed out to inbound travelers, with officials wishing them “Happy New Year” while holding placards that read “Korea Smiles on You.”Over the next two years until the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, Korea will hold a series of grand promotional campa
PeopleJan. 3, 2016