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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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S. Korea votes in favor of Palestinian bid for UN membership
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Bae Doo-na shares portraying Korean identity in Hollywood's 'Rebel Moon'
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[From the Scene] Monks, Buddhists hail return of remains of Buddhas
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Medical schools granted enrollment quota flexibility for next year
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Yoon offers first one-on-one meeting with opposition leader next week
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France rejects opening Paris flight routes to T'way Air, deals blow to Korean Air merger
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan
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Chinese man behind drug scam targeting teens nabbed in Cambodia
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea is ready for McLarens’
Buying a McLaren vehicle is buying “technology and craftsmanship,” according to David Mclntyre, the newly appointed Asia-Pacific director of the British supercar maker.The “small” U.K.-based supercar maker is finally making inroads in the Korean market, having launched its first showroom in southern Seoul on Wednesday. McIntyre has long experience in Korea’s high-end auto import market. Until recently he headed the local branch of Jaguar Land Rover, and the brands saw massive sales rises under h
IndustryMay 3, 2015
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[Herald Interview] MapleStory ― 12 years old and still growing
Koo Kyo-seong has a lot on his mind these days.Whether riding his skateboard during lunch hour or sitting at his office desk surrounded by animated figurines, all Koo thinks about is how to make “MapleStory” more visually engaging and entertaining.As the chief concept artist for MapleStory, Nexon Korea’s fantasy adventure multiplayer online role-playing game, he is faced with the heavy burden of making the company’s all-time favorite PC game sustainable in this rapidly-changing mobile environmen
CultureMay 3, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Finance clearing institute seeks to reform corporate payment system
In such a conglomerate-dominated Korean economy, small and medium-sized subcontractors and ventures cannot thrive without a healthy business-to-business payment system. Without one, the Asian financial crisis and the global financial crisis doomed countless SMEs to bankruptcy.“Most unfair practices in business come from inappropriate payment systems,” said Rha Moon-soo, president and chief executive of the Korea Electronic Finance Clearing Institute, in an interview with The Korea Herald last we
April 30, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Korea to defend rice market in TPP talks
Korea’s top agriculture policymaker has emphasized that the government would not further open its rice market, even when the nation participates in the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership to establish a free trade zone among Pacific Rim countries. “Our government is firmly set on excluding rice from the TPP’s list of tariff concession,” said Lee Dong-phil, minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs.“As regards to joining the TPP, our government’s position is that we will do so after carefull
April 27, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Data-driven agriculture is on our doorstep’
Agriculture and information technology may seem far apart, but in fact the latest smart technology could help increase productivity in the primary sector, said the vice president of the world’s leading weather data agency. For centuries, farmers have depended on their empirical instinct in farming, but the so-called big data can help them make more efficient decisions by suggesting numbers and direction, said Anthony Osborne, vice president of marketing at the Climate Corporation. “Data-driven a
IndustryApril 27, 2015
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[Herald Interview] From teacher’s podium to center stage
After one live performance and just one email, the life of English teacher Micah Hein took a dramatic turn. A little over a year ago, the 24-year-old American theater major arrived in Korea ― traveling abroad for the first time ― to teach English through performing arts. Little did he know that in this alien country, he would realize his dream of becoming a professional actor and debut with a title role.It all started when the theater lover found himself crossing off what is on the to-do list of
CultureApril 26, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Restaurant puts halal touch on Korean cuisine
At a cozy restaurant in the multicultural district of Itaewon, Eid serves one of its staple dishes ― bibimbap, a bowl of rice mixed with red chili paste and a variety of vegetables.It is accompanied by side dishes of kimchi, stir-fried anchovies, salad and cabbage soup.The food may look like any other served at Korean restaurants nationwide. But it’s not. Eid cooks its meals, including samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), bulgogi (marinated beef) and grilled fish, with ingredients and techniques i
FoodApril 24, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Navigation app Kimgisa goes global
The hot-selling navigation app Kimgisa is going global with its Japanese launch planned for May. Industry watchers are paying keen attention to what will be the first export of Korea-made navigation software. Korea is an advanced market for mobile-based navigation apps. Locally developed software is more favored, while global services like Google Maps struggle to gain a footing. But even for Korean developers, going global is another issue considering localization is the key to success. “Most co
TechnologyApril 22, 2015
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[Herald Interview] U.K. piano prodigy Grosvenor to hold first concert in Korea
Benjamin Grosvenor is one of the rising stars in today’s international piano scene, but his playing is not like that of any of his contemporary competitors. Called by some the “Golden Age” pianist for his admiration of the 20th-century piano greats, the British musician has publicly displayed his disillusionment with how today’s piano virtuosi play. Benjamin Grosvenor (Decca/Sophie Wright)“The wonderful thing about that (Golden Age) era of pianists is their individuality,” Grosvenor, 22, told Th
PerformanceApril 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Japanese scholar urges Abe to act on sex slavery
With time running out for the aging sex slavery victims, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should sincerely atone for the so-called comfort women during World War II on the occasion of his scheduled high-profile speeches, a renowned Japanese scholar said. Haruki Wada, professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo, urged the ultraconservative premier to clearly display his commitment to the Japanese government’s watershed apologies for the atrocities ― the Kono Statement in 1993 and the Murayama
Foreign AffairsApril 19, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Disability does not mean lower work capacity’
As the machines hum in the background, drowning out the occasional chatter, workers cut fabric, sew and iron it at a suit factory in Guro-gu, western Seoul, a scene like any other manufacturing workshop in the industrial neighborhood. The difference here is that nearly half of the roughly 200 employees are disabled. While the employment choice may be unconventional, the work efficiency of his company is similar to the competitors, the owner of the menswear manufacturer said in an interview with
Social AffairsApril 19, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Suprema eyes fingerprint market for mobile devices
Korean biometric security system developer Suprema will make a foray into the fingerprint market for mobile devices, taking on fingerprint powerhouses such as Apple-owned AuthenTec and Synaptics. Biometric technology, particularly fingerprint sensors, has come under the spotlight since California-based Apple purchased biometric sensor maker AthenTec in 2012 to implement fingerprint scanners in its iPhones. With the door wide open for the fingerprint market for phones, Lee Jae-won, chief executiv
TechnologyApril 15, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘To resolve water shortage, go back to basics’
Despite the government’s efforts to improve water management through advanced technology, South Korea faces severe water shortage problems.The U.S.-based Population Action International lists Korea as a water-stressed country, with water availability per capita at 1,472 cubic meters in 1995, and projected to be 1,327 cubic meters by 2025. Countries with a yearly water supply of 1,000 to 2,000 cubic meters per person are considered water-stressed.Amid concerns over Korea’s water resources, the he
Social AffairsApril 13, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Well-being market on the rise in aging society: Amway scientist
Thanks to improvements in diet, sanitation, technology and medical advancements, the average life expectancy has surged dramatically worldwide over the past decades. Those born in the developed countries are now expected to live past 80, according to recent data by the National Institute on Aging.Faced with changing priorities and a longer lifespan, people around the globe are focusing more on their health than ever before, seeking to improve their quality of life through various measures, accor
IndustryApril 13, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Exploring humanity through raw, nude ‘Tragedie’
Devoid of clothing, bare, au naturel ― this seems to be the sole cloud hovering in everyone’s mind following French director and choreography Olivier Dubois’ latest contemporary dance production, “Tragedie,” making its Asian premiere over the weekend in Korea. After debuting in France in 2012, the show has now been performed more than 80 times worldwide. The 19-and-older, nonverbal show ― minus the occasional screams and grunts ― held two shows at the Seongnam Arts Center on Friday and Saturday,
PerformanceApril 12, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Banking on creative cultural content
This is the last in a four-part series featuring IBK’s support for cultural content. ― Ed. It is often challenging for a state-run bank to support small-sized companies and to make tangible profits at the same time, especially when it comes to unpredictable industries such as culture and entertainment.But by discerning promising projects and making bold investments, the Industrial Bank of Korea has successfully distinguished itself in the creative content financing sector.“Actually, the spirit b
April 9, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Noel Gallagher and his Birds flock to Seoul
Noel Gallagher, the former lead guitarist, vocalist and principal songwriter for hit English rock band Oasis, made his way back to Seoul to perform two sold-out shows on Friday and Saturday. In his third visit to Korea and the second with his own band, High Flying Birds, the British singer performed songs from his latest album “Chasing Yesterday.”Released in February, the album is a follow-up to his band’s eponymous debut album four years ago. After working on albums for Oasis, with which he par
PerformanceApril 5, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Stable investment fuels cultural productivity’
This is the third in a four-part series featuring IBK’s support for cultural content. ― Ed.The film or television drama production industry may look grand from the outside but for those who work in the trade, bidding contracts and meeting deadlines is a nerve-wracking process ― especially as it is operated on a tight budget.But what if banks provide a direct and sustainable investment channel so that these companies could focus on their cultural content production?This is what the Industrial Ban
April 3, 2015