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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Korea enters full election mode
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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[Kim Seong-kon] The April 2024 election will decide our future
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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[Herald Interview] Nike goes digital
Sports may seem like the least-digitalized activities humans have designed for themselves, as they mainly involve physical movement. But Nike, the world’s largest sporting goods maker, has refused to accept this concept. Instead, it has decided to begin a digitalization initiative for all aspects of its business ― everything from marketing to the product line-up. “Innovation is always at the core of Nike. In order to stay ahead of the game and make the most of what we have, going digital is impo
BusinessJuly 1, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Bibigo spearheads CJ’s charge into global food market
CJ CheilJedang, the nation’s top food maker, is spearheading the globalization of Korean cuisine by distributing its food products through global retail channels under its food brand Bibigo.“When the company set a goal of going global in the mid-2000s, what we needed the most was to develop a global brand to draw the attention of global consumers,” said Kim Chul-ha, CEO of CJ CheilJedang, a flagship affiliate of CJ Group.The food giant unveiled the Bibigo brand in 2010, declaring its new mission
BusinessJuly 1, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Funnyman gets serious
When people talk about Lee Kwang-soo, they usually describe him with a smirk on their face. He is tall, skinny and very funny. He is best known for his role on TV entertainment show “Running Man,” which earned him various nicknames: “Giraffe” for his 190 cm height, “Prince of Asia” for his mysterious popularity in Asia ― he says he doesn’t understand why ― and “Icon of Betrayal” for his sneaky habit of betraying his teammates to survive. But little has been shown of what lies beneath the showbiz
TelevisionJune 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Time to understand the pain of others: Chun
Opposition lawmaker Chun Soon-ok remembers her brother Chun Tae-il, a legendary labor activist, as the funniest man in the world. Her eldest brother, six years her senior, had a great sense of humor. He sometimes danced like a fool in front of the family, if anything to make them forget their hardships and hunger just for a moment. But Rep. Chun, as a little girl, never had imagined that her brother would burn himself to death to protest the abuse of factory laborers. Or that they would never ha
PoliticsJune 29, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Violence against women is not a private, but public issue’
The well-known “Ring the Bell” campaign was launched in India in 2008 to prevent domestic violence against women in the country. Participating in the project is rather simple: whenever you hear a neighbor being abused by her family members, you ring the doorbell and say something random, such as “What time is it?”“The point is to make them think that ‘We have heard you,’” said Begona Lasagabaster, chief of the Leadership and Governance Section for U.N. Women. “Even though you are not engaged in
Social AffairsJune 26, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Google planning OS for robots: engineer
Internet giant Google Inc., with its unceasing appetite for robotics, may be developing an operating system exclusively designed for robots, according to renowned robotics engineer Dennis Hong.He based his speculation on the recent string of robotic companies that Google has been purchasing, including U.S.-based Boston Robotics and Japan’s SCAHFT. In a similar vein, Google on Wednesday introduced its new operating system for wearables, TVs and cars at its annual developers conference.The Android
TechnologyJune 26, 2014
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[Herald Interview] SkinRx plays matchmaker for foreign beauty brands
Foreign beauty brands are feverishly seeking out Korean consumers as the country is fast growing into a test bed for the cosmetics industry.Kim Do-kyun, CEO of online cosmetics shopping mall SkinRx, is one man who saw a golden opportunity in this trend.“Cosmetic brands can be divided into three categories ― big global high-end beauty brands that occupy department stores, domestic brands distributed through brand street shops and newly imported cosmetic brands that don’t have retail channels here
IndustryJune 25, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Imperial Tobacco is here to stay’
When it comes to marketing in Asia, time is irrelevant, says Roberto Ascoli, division director of the British multinational company Imperial Tobacco Group.“We’re not here for one year or two years. We’re here for 20 years, 30 years, 50 years and so on. The progress has been initially slow, but we’re satisfied with what we have done. But we want to do more,” Ascoli said in an interview with The Korea Herald on June 12.Ascoli’s remarks came during a short visit here to discuss the imminent launch
IndustryJune 23, 2014
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[Herald Interview] UNDP eyes Korea’s expertise in environment, fighting corruption
This is the ninth installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed.The U.N. Development Program is looking to deepen its partnership with Korea to help others in need by harnessing the country’s green technologies and know-how in tackling corruption, chief of its Seoul office said. As the Seoul Policy Center is crafting its new three-year work plan, the two areas have emerged as potential catalysts for development in which the UNDP and Korea can join for
Foreign AffairsJune 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Internet David Zum takes on Web Goliaths
The Internet market in Korea where just a few top Web-portals and browsers like Naver, Google and Microsoft are dominant is tough nut to crack. Despite little chance of success, local internet firm Zum Internet is creating a challenge against Internet behemoths with its Web-portal Zum.com and Internet browser Swing Browser. “Our goal is to provide the fastest and the most comfortable services for Internet users,” Chung Sang-won, vice president of Zum Internet, told The Korea Herald. “To that end
TechnologyJune 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Venture beyond modern wonders in Dubai
Modern architecture and luxurious hotels are the images often associated with Dubai. But behind this modern image are traditional Arabic charms, says Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, director of overseas offices within the Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. “Dubai has catered to luxury travelers, but there is also a lot to discover behind the modern and luxurious side of the city,” Al Geziry told The Korea Herald on Thursday. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry. (Lee Sang-sub/The Korea Herald)Al
TravelJune 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea has been best assignment of my career’
Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, the commander of the 7th Air Force, stressed “readiness to fight tonight” in the face of an unpredictable North Korea during an interview with The Korea Herald this week. Talking about his military career of nearly four decades, he said that South Korea was the “best assignment,” citing his affection for Korean people, culture and food.The following are excerpts from the interview:Korea Herald: You’ve been leading the 7th Air Force since 2012. How has it been so far and
DefenseJune 19, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Carver sees opportunities in China
Small and mid-sized South Korean beauty brands, which are in a neck and neck race in South Korea, have been turning their eyes to China for a while now to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for high-quality beauty products that are still affordable. Carver Korea is one such company that is working its way into the market. “China is a tough market to get into, but it is also a mine of opportunities,’’ Carver Korea director Ahn Jang-kyun said in an interview with The Korea Herald, noting that the
IndustryJune 19, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Rapper San E living his dream
It appears that the sky is the limit for rapper San E, who is still scoring hit after hit despite his decision last year to leave JYP Entertainment, one of the nation’s top management agencies.After joining popular hip-hop label Brand New Music shortly after his departure from JYPE, the artist released a single “Story of Someone I Know,” which topped local music charts. His newest single “A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness,” a duet with After School’s Raina, also claimed the No. 1 spot upon its relea
PerformanceJune 18, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea is my birthplace as a soldier’
South Korea’s modernity, technological advancement and vibrant democracy are sources of pride for retired Army Col. Raymond Padilla, who fought fiercely against invading North Korean and Chinese troops during the 1950-53 Korean War.But those features also remind him of the devastation of the war, bringing back dreadful memories of life-threatening moments on the battlefields, where he struggled for survival with his fellow U.S. and South Korean soldiers. “This country was raped, ravaged and dest
DefenseJune 15, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Vienna seeks to attract Korean start-ups
The vice mayor of Vienna, Austria, said the city plans to support creative Korean start-ups seeking to set up businesses in the capital.“We now have a few Korean start-ups in Vienna, but I hope to see more promising Korean companies in the city,” said Vienna’s Vice Mayor Renate Brauner in an interview with the Korea Herald in Seoul. “Seoul and Vienna have many things in common. Both cities have a combination of tradition and modernity, and a rich cultural heritage, which is a good base for innov
IndustryJune 11, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Creating a world of imagination
Creatures and characters from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” come to life at an exhibition in Seoul. Some 300 other mythical creatures also have been on display at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza since last week, fascinating fans of fantasy films and novels.What draws attention aside from the diverse imaginary characters is the profile of the creative director behind these creations, Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshops. The New Zealand-based special effects company has provided physical
FilmJune 11, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Kicking an old habit
On March 23, the Cultural Heritage Administration held a ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of its foundation. Instead of festive celebrations, the state-run body marked the occasion with a solemn oath that it would change the way it has been working. For Rha Sun-hwa, the CHA’s chief since January, it felt like the end of a chapter ― one that has been brutally tough on her and her staff ― and the beginning of a new one. “The past five months (leading up to the anniversary) was like a ceaseles
CultureJune 10, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Redesigning Korean tourism
Korea has promoted the country’s tourism under several slogans ― none of which survived long enough to make a lasting impression. The slogans, which sometimes cost millions of dollars to come up with, were pulled for various reasons. “Sparkling Korea” was briefly withdrawn in the U.S. after the shooting rampage in Virginia by a Korean-American student in 2007. The word sparkle was feared to denote the muzzle flash of a gunshot. Before that, there was “Dynamic Korea,” which was scrapped out of fe
TravelJune 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] IOM leads anti-human trafficking drive
This is the eighth installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed.In late January, shock and disbelief swept through the country as two people with disabilities were rescued from a salt farm on a remote southwestern island after years of forced labor, sleep deprivation, confinement and beatings. A probe found at least 18 other such victims around the region, with the back pay for one of them topping at least 120 million won ($117,000) over the past 10
Foreign AffairsJune 8, 2014