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[Herald Interview] Joyce Yang trusts her instincts

MusicMay 2, 2011

Korean 24-year-old pianist to hold debut recital at Lincoln Center in N.Y. NEW YORK ― When pianist Joyce Yang was asked last minute to replace a sick Lang Lang three months ago, she had to decide wh...
[Herald Interview] From kiwi to beef, Chile looks for greater access

May 1, 2011

Chile has been a reliable provider of agricultural products to Korea for many years and is looking to expand and hasten new products into the local market. Beef is big business and one that brings h...
[Herald Interview] Woman’s touch puts Sempio on the map

IndustryMay 1, 2011

In just a month, Sempio Foods has raised its target for the sales of “A Hundred Years” to 60 billion won ($55.9 million) by 50 percent after watching the bottles of citron vinegar fly off the shelves...
[Herald Interview] Expert calls for safeguards on N.K. reactor

InternationalApr 21, 2011

Ex-IAEA deputy director concerned by danger of possible radiation leak at Yongbyon The light water reactors being built in Yongbyon, North Korea, will not be a danger as long as IAEA safeguard measu...
[Herald Interview] Chang sees difference in FTA with China

Apr 21, 2011

Says free trade benefits vary with levels of development A noted critic of free trade agreements has offered a mixed assessment of a potential FTA between South Korea and China. Chang Ha-joon, an e...
[Herald Interview] Korean cuisine at a crossroads

Food&BeverageApr 19, 2011

Rejection of new interpretations of traditional dishes hamper hansik globalization The following is the first in a series of articles on the contemporizing of Korean culture -- Ed. KwangJuYo CEO Ch...
[Herald Interview] ‘Uncultured kids become uncultured adults’

TheaterApr 18, 2011

Singer Yoo’s musical invited to open the Shanghai International Children’s Theater Festival Singer Yoo Yeol did not really know that he would become a CEO of a musical company devoted to children un...
[Herald Interview] ‘Korean writers should overcome nationalism’

BooksApr 11, 2011

Director of the Seoul International Forum for Literature speaks about the role of literature in multi-platform world Korean authors should move on from nationalist writing and learn about the curren...
[Herald Interview] Sara Bareilles anticipates fun concert in Seoul

MusicApr 11, 2011

U.S. singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles said she is looking forward to visiting Seoul to hold her first concert in Korea, as she is already familiar with Korean culture. Bareilles plans to showcase he...
[Herald Interview] Nestle hopes for more ties with Korean suppliers

IndustryApr 7, 2011

Nestle S.A., the world’s largest food company, is seeking to boost its beverage and coffee machinery purchase from innovative Korean manufacturers, one of the firm’s high-ranking officials said Thurs...
[Herald Interview] Armed with guitar, Ye Ji-won ventures into small-stage theater

TheaterApr 4, 2011

Actress takes role as almost-perfect ‘Gold Miss’ in ‘Midsummer’ There was definitely something “Gold Missy” about her, just like her usual image on TV. Her elaborate dress ― yellow leather jacket, ...
[Herald Interview] Citroen reenters Korea with higher hopes

IndustryApr 1, 2011

French carmaker Citroen aims to sell up to 2,500 cars a year in Korea when it resumes imports of vehicles after a nine-year hiatus, Eric Dumondelle, chief of the company’s Asia Pacific division said ...
[Herald Interview] Smokers face uphill battle in Supreme Court

Social affairsMar 27, 2011

Will smokers be compensated for the cancer they develop after smoking cigarettes for decades without knowing its harms? Moreover, will the court find tobacco firms guilty of selling carcinogens with...
[Herald Interview] Ssangyong looks to brighter future with Mahindra

IndustryMar 17, 2011

After return to profit in 2010, carmaker hopes new models bring growth and stability With its takeover by Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. now complete, troubled carmaker Ssangyong Motor Co. is hoping to ...
[Herald Interview] Korea hopeful of G20 progress on global imbalance

Mar 9, 2011

The Group of 20 major economies are likely to come up with different numerical current account targets for each member nation in April to correct global trade imbalances, said Sohn Byung-doo, directo...