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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] Ha Ji-won still seeking action
Characters associated with Ha Ji-won tend to be strong women with strong personalities. She is one of few actresses here who are not afraid to pull off action stunts in films or TV dramas ― be it wire action sequences, shooting arrows on horseback, or boxing. But beneath the fierce heroine veneer is a 36-year-old actress who simply enjoys venturing into different kinds of genre, and the fun accompanied with each role. And in doing so, she is able to combine femininity and elegance with being a p
FilmJan. 22, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Developing countries big chance for medical device-makers’
Korean medical appliance-makers should aim to export devices using “appropriate technology” to less-privileged countries rather than to the U.S. or Europe, the head of the association of Korean medical device producers said. Appropriate health care technology generally refers to small-scale, decentralized, labor-intensive, energy-efficient, environmentally sound and locally controlled technology, as opposed to pricey new technology.“I think people are obsessed with developing technologies that a
IndustryJan. 20, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Well-being and ‘eat local’ trends key: pizzeria chief
Pizzerias are serving more non-pizza food items or adding local ingredients to save costs, gain a competitive marketing edge and strengthen consumer relations, said the CEO of a global pizzeria. “More people are becoming aware of what they eat. They crave healthier food and prefer something fresh, less fatty, and familiar. We have an obligation to meet such demand,” said G.J. Hart, executive chairman, CEO and president of California Pizza Kitchen, in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. Har
IndustryJan. 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Starsailor reunites, returns to Korea for ‘5 Nights’
Hyundai Card’s ongoing Culture Project series kicked off the year with 5 Nights, Seoul’s first large-scale concert event of the year.A weeklong festival of live music, the company’s latest culture project promised rock-lovers five nights of performances. Originally scheduled to perform were Avenged Sevenfold, followed by Bastille, Starsailor, Rudimental and 22-year-old Icelandic folk singer-songwriter Asgeir, who wrapped up the festival with his solo show on Saturday.However, the “five nights” s
PerformanceJan. 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Knowledge key in Dokdo, comfort women issues
For the past decade, Seo Kyoung-duk has waged a cultural fight against Japan’s rightists on two fronts. The professor of general education at Sungshin Women’s University led a variety of publicity campaigns abroad to refute their claims on history and territory. At home, he has focused on education for Korean youths who appear increasingly indifferent to the painful history. The former battle earned him the reputation as Korea’s foremost civilian public diplomacy practitioner. On the second, how
Social AffairsJan. 15, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘CES to expand footprint in Asia’
LAS VEGAS ― For more than 40 years, the International CES has been keeping the world’s largest electronics trade exhibition under its belt, providing chances for consumers to witness the most innovative and trendsetting technologies in the world. Gary Shapiro, the president and chief executive of the Consumer Electronics Association, the organizer of the CES, said his organization would make further efforts to reach more global markets to provide hands-on experience and help bring about innovati
TechnologyJan. 14, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Mastering both sides of the camera
Actor Ha Jung-woo has done an ample amount of diverse, interesting films during his acting career spanning a decade. From a ruthless serial killer in “The Chaser” (2008) and a hopeless romantic novelist in “Love Fiction” (2012), to the most recent, a butcher-turned-bandit in “Kundo: Age of the Rampant” (2014), he has become a household name in the local film industry, characterized by his unique, down-to-earth flair.Seemingly at the peak of his acting career, the 36-year-old recently took anothe
FilmJan. 14, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Aussie lawyer spreading passion for CrossFit
Even if you are not an exercise buff and don’t keep abreast of the latest fitness trends, you’ve probably heard of CrossFit. Combining good old movements such as push-ups, squats and lunges with Olympic lifting, rowing and a lot of jumping and running, the super-intensive, full-body workout has taken the global fitness world by storm, creating a lot of buzz in the past few years. Korea, too, has caught on to this craze, with some celebrities pinpointing the notoriously grueling workout regimen a
TechnologyJan. 14, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Experts talk history, future of unification
This year marks Korea’s 70th independence anniversary from Japanese colonial rule and division of the Korean Peninsula. Following reconciliatory overtures by Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae at the end of last year, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un extended an olive branch by displaying his willingness to hold a summit with the South and improve cross-border ties in his New Year’s address. The Korea Herald interviewed German Ambassador Rolf Mafael and senior researcher Park Young-ho at the Kore
Foreign AffairsJan. 11, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Qatar Airways unveils first A350
DOHA ― Qatar Airways, the Gulf state’s national carrier, unveiled the world’s first Airbus A350 last week ― the newest aircraft in the market with higher fuel efficiency and a lower noise level. “We are ready to commence operations with the A350 and are delighted to introduce another level of service with our expanded fleet,” Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said at a news conference at Doha International Airport on Jan. 7.Its first operation launched the Doha-Frankfurt route Thursday, and subse
IndustryJan. 11, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Preserving tradition
Clad in a beautiful, yellowish-green hanbok and her hair pulled back in a tight bun at the back of her neck, Kim Hae-sook looks like a living embodiment of Korean tradition. In fact, she would be nothing, if not for the pride of the tradition to which she has devoted her entire life and now officially represents.The 60-year-old is a master of the gayageum, a 12-stringed Korean zither; an authority in its academic studies and the president of the National Gugak Center, a state-run institute dedic
CultureJan. 11, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Eco-friendly cars key despite cheap oil’
Despite the decline in oil prices and its effect on consumer confidence, the global green car market will continue to prosper, an analyst said.“The need for better environmentally friendly cars transcends economic costs. The words of Chinese President Xi and U.S. President Obama reflect the fact that regardless of the energy cost, there is a drive for regulation,” said James Chao, director of Asia-Pacific at IHS Automotive Advisory Services. “The falling oil price may have affected consumers. Bu
MobilityJan. 4, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘CSR is crucial to sustainable growth’
Korean companies need to take a strategic approach to their corporate social responsibility-related activities to link them to sustainable growth for the company, the head of a global CSR strategy consultancy said. “CSR is not a matter of how enterprises spend their money. It’s about how they earn money,” Lee Yoon-suk, founder and CEO of InnoCSR Group, said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald.Lee, 36, emphasized the high correlation between a company’s CSR and sustainable growth.“Compani
IndustryJan. 1, 2015
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[Herald Interview] The mind behind ‘Pop Danthology’
From the humorously trend-setting era of hammer pants to the present day hip-hop infused electro-psychedelic pop, the music world is certainly no stranger to the constantly changing and ever-so-inventive modern fads and phases. Much thanks to YouTube, technological innovation and sheer musical genius, the art of mash-ups is becoming one of the hottest trends in the music industry today. The 2012 Hollywood blockbuster “Pitch Perfect” helped rocket song mashing into the global, mainstream limeligh
PerformanceDec. 29, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Intercountry adoption must be last resort’
In 2012, the South Korean government established the Korea Adoption Services upon revising its adoption law, which stipulated that infants could not be put up for adoption without their births being registered.After two years as the agency’s first president, Shin On-han is even more determined to bring changes the nation’s adoption policies, as well as to improve the services for Korean overseas adoptees who wish to find their birth parents.“We believe transnational adoption should be a last res
Social AffairsDec. 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Curative powers of the novel
Can the perplexed teenager Holden Caulfield in “The Catcher in the Rye” or the Finch siblings in “To Kill a Mocking Bird” or the scandalous Anna Karenina of the eponymous novel help people cope with mental or emotional problems?The answer is yes for the bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin, who believe that suitable fiction can heal, inspire and transform readers and provide new life perspectives. Bibliotherapists prescribe novels instead of medicine or counseling to cure life’s ail
BooksDec. 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Craftsmanship behind Joseon woodblocks
Kim Gak-han has spent most of his life working with wood, from cabinetmaking to carving ancient texts and drawing on wood plates.“Now that I think about it, I think I was destined to do it,” the craftsman said in his Seoul studio, which was filled with wood plates of different sizes alongside countless handmade cutting tools and chisels. “One beauty of engraving is that you can’t think about anything else while you are doing it. It requires your full attention and there is something therapeutic
CultureDec. 21, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Time to nurture game changers in sports industry’
Korea has become a sports powerhouse in terms of athletes’ performance, but it has made little progress in cultivating the sports industry. “The nation’s sports industry is still in an infant stage. Most firms in this sector (except a small pool of conglomerates) suffer from a lack of strategy and resources,” Choi Joon-seo, a professor of the sports industry and management department at Hanyang University, said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. He pointed out the local industry’s stru
IndustryDec. 21, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Dutch education fosters open-mindedness’
Leo Chung, chief representative officer at Nuffic Neso Korea, says his biggest goal was to get Korean students interested in Dutch education. But just as importantly, he wants students to understand exactly what they are getting into.What Dutch education can offer is a system that helps students to work through independent thinking, according to the head of the nonprofit organization, who is promoting Dutch education in Korea. Chung said academics in the Netherlands “challenge students to challe
Social AffairsDec. 18, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Preserving family traditions in 21st century
ANDONG, North Gyeongsang Province ― In his beautiful old “hanok” property in a famous traditional village, there is a shrine to Lee Pang-soo’s distinguished ancestor Lee Sang-jeong. Every morning, the 64-year-old pays respect to his ancestor ― a prominent 18th century scholar ― before leaving the house. He does the same when he returns home at night. The two visits are his daily rituals and delight.“It gives me peace of mind,” Lee said. “It feels like I am being disciplined to be a better person
CultureDec. 17, 2014