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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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[Herald Interview] ‘Dialogue is crucial for building Korea-Japan trust’
Seoul and Tokyo should increase high-level dialogue to enhance mutual understanding, trust and respect and mitigate their historical tensions, a Japanese scholar said.Junya Nishino, political science professor at Keio University in Tokyo, noted that dialogue was crucial to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation to cope with the changing contours of regional politics and security.“The two sides need to talk to bridge their differences. The absence of top-level dialogue has resulted in a lack of m
Foreign AffairsJune 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Park should look to take on broader Asia peace role’
A South Korean scholar called on President Park Geun-hye to take on a broader leadership role for East Asian peace rather than focusing on peninsular security, stressing the need for her to lead the country’s ties with Japan in a direction that promotes regional stability.Nam Ki-jeong, a professor at the Institute for Japanese Studies in Seoul National University, said the improved Seoul-Tokyo ties would create leverage to enhance the ties between the two Koreas and between Pyongyang and Tokyo,
Foreign AffairsJune 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Jane Jang eager to dive back into the limelight with ‘Liquid’
Singer-songwriter Jane Jang spent three years away from the public eye fighting a creeping paralysis resulting from a neurological condition called dystonia.Although it must have been a difficult period for the 24-year-old singer-songwriter, Jang did not let any negativity break her bubbly mood as she spoke with The Korea Herald at a cafe in Seoul on June 17.“The past three years? I had a great time,” she said. “I got to hang out with friends, enjoy the small everyday things.”“Still, I feel rela
PerformanceJune 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea, Southeast Asia have common destiny’
South Korea’s partnership with ASEAN goes way beyond the economic realm, the head of the ASEAN-Korea Center said, defining the geostrategically crucial 10-nation group as sharing a “common destiny” with the country. Kim Young-sun stressed that Korea’s evolving relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is vital given the bloc’s geopolitical value and growth potential and the ramifications of its ongoing integration efforts, not to mention the two sides’ complementary economies.
Foreign AffairsJune 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Mercedes-Benz financial unit credits fun at work for soaring performances
Between January and March, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Korea reported 123.7 billion won ($111.7 million) in sales and 9.6 billion won in operating profit, the highest rates ever. Besides from the ever-growing popularity of the Mercedes car itself, the fact that workers are genuinely happy with what they are entitled to do in an ultra-supportive environment contributed to the phenomenal success, said Adi Ofek, managing director of the company. In fact, laughter and the sound of clapping ofte
June 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Dasol Kim talks first album release honoring Schumann
Internationally praised for his refined artistry and classical reinterpretations, pianist Dasol Kim has finally released his debut studio album, “Dasol Kim Plays Schumann,” paying personal homage to one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Following an increasing demand in the European market for a studio album from the piano prodigy, the 26-year-old unveiled his first album in May, featuring Schumann’s “Arabeske Op. 18,” “Humoreske Op. 20” and “Kreisleriana Op. 16.” However, despite f
PerformanceJune 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Hong Dae-kwang tries out more commercial feel on ‘With You’
Singer-songwriter Hong Dae-kwang rose to fame through the TV star discovery program “Superstar K4,” but that wasn’t his first experience performing for the public. On the show, he created buzz by talking about his extensive experiences busking on the street, and he says that those experiences influenced the way he approached his third EP, “With You.”“I worked with a team that is really experienced and talented at creating really commercial albums,” Hong said in a conversation with The Korea Hera
PerformanceJune 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Broadway gurus team up to stage Mata Hari musical
Broadway director and choreographer Jeff Calhoun has teamed up with some of the biggest names in the musical business, including composer Frank Wildhorn, to tackle the splendorous and mysterious tale of Mata Hari, one of the world’s most notorious female spies, in a new musical. The Korean audience will have the first chance to watch his work. “What’s great about Mata Hari is that people think they know her story, but I think there are a lot of variations depending on whose book you read,” said
PerformanceJune 16, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Veteran chef Butz on mission to ‘wow’ guests
Bernhard Butz, the culinary director at the Millennium Seoul Hilton, appears to be a tired and stressed chef at first glance.But it’s only natural that he looks that way after hearing his story and understanding what kind of responsibilities he has for the hotel.He manages five specialty restaurants, a bar and a deli, in addition to making sure breakfast, lunch and dinner are served properly to the highest standards. Pastries called “Namssants” designed and made by Bernhard ButzAnd that’s not a
FoodJune 12, 2015
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[Herald Interview] KIPO hails Suzhou accord as IP cooperation milestone
Five major world economies ― the U.S., China, Japan, the European Union and Korea ― have adopted a joint statement to provide better intellectual property services to users and the public.The agreement was reached during the eighth meeting of the heads of “IP5 Offices” in Suzhou, China, late last month. KIPO CommissionerChoi Dong-gyouIP5, which began in 2007, is a forum of the five largest intellectual property offices in the world cooperating in order to improve the efficiency of examination pr
June 11, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Webtoons are cradle of ideas’
Online comic strips, or webtoons, nowadays play a pivotal role in the creation of media content, serving as a reservoir of new ideas for TV shows and movies. Featuring gripping stories with twists and turns and witty, but satirical punchlines, they allow people of all ages and genders to let their hair down while reading.Stories and genres are diverse, ranging from office life and heart-wrenching stories of people having suffered under Japan’s colonial rule to the sweet romance of an elderly cou
TechnologyJune 10, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Art crafted by North Korean hands
In 2008, a North Korean leaflet flew under the front door of South Korean artist Ham Kyung-ah’s home. Ham never thought she would see the propaganda leaflets on her doorstep as they were not frequently seen in cities as they were in the 1970s. The propaganda leaflets instantly reminded the 49-year-old artist of her elementary school years during which schools awarded kids who brought North Korean propaganda leaflets to school as part of the anti-communist education campaign in the 1970s. “I coul
PerformanceJune 7, 2015
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[Herald Interview] KLM reaches Korean customers via KakaoTalk
AMSTERDAM ― KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, known for its social savvy and service, is expanding its online presence to reach out to Korean customers with the launch of a KakaoTalk customer service account in a bid to “be where its customers are,” the airline’s e-commerce executive said.“Replying in Korean on Korea’s most popular social media platform allows KLM to be in close interaction with its Korean customers,” Tjalling Smit, Air France KLM’s senior vice president of e-commerce, said during an in
June 7, 2015
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[Herald Interview] KGCCI to award innovative firms
Inspired by the South Korean government’s initiative to foster a “creative economy,” the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking to recognize innovative Korean and German operations here with the inaugural KGCCI Innovation Awards.“We wish to provide a forum for a broad variety of innovative companies located in Korea, both Korean and German, to advertise their unique and innovative potentials,” KGCCI secretary-general and executive director Barbara Zollmann told The Korea Heral
IndustryJune 5, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Rediscover your passion’
It was a dream come true for Yang Ji-hoon, a 1990s a cappella singer, producer and songwriter, to come back, produce and sing pop music for the public after almost two decades away.He now wants to share his experience of rediscovering his artistic passion with people who long for a life in arts and entertainment. Yang seeks to pass on his know-how through books and songs in what he calls the JihoonOwl’s Project, which is also the name of his independent band.“I have about 10 projects in mind I w
PerformanceJune 4, 2015
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[Herald Interview] World Bank, Korea mark 60 years of ties
At the end of the Korean War in 1953, Korea was a country in ruins with a per capita income of $70, worse off than some of Africa’s poorest nations. Over the next several decades, using foreign aid, Korea elevated its economy to the world’s 14th largest, pushing the frontiers of market and technology. The miraculous transformation of a once-ravaged country was aided in large part by the World Bank, which provided over $15 billion in development assistance to build Korea’s railways, rural towns a
Social AffairsJune 3, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Swiss minister urges Korea to widen human rights role
Switzerland and Korea can contribute to peace and security around the world by abolishing the death penalty, phasing out nuclear power and pressing North Korea on human rights, the Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter told The Korea Herald in an email interview. Burkhalter, who is a federal councilor in Switzerland’s foreign ministry, came to Korea to participate in the 2015 OSCE-Asian Conference in Seoul on Monday. The minister said he aims to learn more about security issues in Korea and A
Foreign AffairsJune 1, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Norway stresses state-funded education
Providing selective or comprehensive education benefits has long been a topic of discussion in South Korea. Some say the welfare system should cater to those in need, while others say it should extend to all citizens.Bjorn Haugstad, the deputy minister of education and research in Norway, said that paying for education should remain a duty of the government rather than the parents.“We have always emphasized free education. Providing for education is more about public and government’s responsibil
Social AffairsJune 1, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘High payoffs both driving factor, risk in education’
“No pain, no gain” has long been the mindset of students walking down the grueling path of college and university admission in South Korea. With one’s education status still accounting for much of one’s her career success, students and parents alike often have taken for granted sacrificing their personal hobby and leisure time for hopes of a better future. But a question has been growing in recent years as to whether students are asked to give up too much.“People understand the route to success
Social AffairsJune 1, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Shim urges comfort women day
A South Korean main opposition lawmaker blasted the foreign ministry for objecting moves to seek a U.N.-mandated comfort women remembrance day, out of concerns that it may worsen already frosted ties with Japan. “The foreign ministry appears to be tired of the strained relations,” New Politics Alliance for Democracy Rep. Shim Jae-kwon told The Korea Herald in a recent interview. “They think that putting up something that will gain public attention, like a remembrance day, will continue that kind
PoliticsMay 31, 2015