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Yoon apologizes for first lady Dior bag scandal, calls push for special probe ‘political’
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Korea forecast to overtake Taiwan in chip production by 2032: report
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Girl hanging on bridge, police trying to rescue her both fall off; rescued immediately
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Can K-pop break free from ‘fandom’ model?
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YouTuber fatally stabbed on livestream by another YouTuber in Busan
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Yoon rebuffs opposition's call for special probe into wife
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No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
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Stray Kids hit with racism in Met Gala photo line
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[News Analysis] Yoon's first 2 years marked by intense confrontations, lack of leadership
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Yoon apologizes for wife's 'unwise conduct'
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[Herald Interview] Improving R&D productivity crucial amid growing tech competition: IP agency chief
In this time of escalating rivalry for technology hegemony, it is crucial for countries to stake claims on advanced technologies in core industries in order to survive the patent war, South Korea’s intellectual property agency chief said Monday. As for South Korea, the country should work on improving research and development productivity, and also utilize big data analytics for patent protection, Kim Yong-rae, commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office, said in an interview
IndustrySept. 28, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Cars are going electric. What about ships and airplanes?
The whole world is talking about the electric future of mobility, with auto brands churning out a dizzying array of electrified passenger cars. But for commercial vehicles such as cargo trucks, airplanes and freight ships -- which have to carry as many payloads as possible -- batteries are simply too heavy and expensive. Like it or not, they need liquid fuels for the time being. In that case, why not just make a new, eco-friendly fuel out of renewable materials? During an interview with Th
IndustrySept. 27, 2021
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[Herald Interview] SK Functional Polymer seeks to stay ahead of curve in green technology
SK Functional Polymer is a Paris-based subsidiary of petrochemical company SK Geo Centric that produces thermoplastic materials used in packaging and automotive industries. Pascal Sauvaire, chief operating officer of SK Functional Polymer, says the most important thing for the company is “to stay ahead of the curve in terms of green technology, trends and solutions.” “Recycling and the green economy have been the main trends in the packaging industry for some time,”
IndustrySept. 26, 2021
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[Herald Interview] LIG Nex1 to develop Korea’s own satellite navigation system
This is the last installment in a series of interviews with executives of Korean companies with space ambitions. -- Ed. Every single one of South Korea’s 51 million inhabitants relies in some way on the Global Positioning System, the navigation system provided by a constellation of 31 satellites owned by the US. Since 1983, the US has offered its GPS service for free. Now, satellite navigation has seeped into every field of industry, from car navigation to logistics, and many aspects
IndustrySept. 26, 2021
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[Herald Interview] ‘Designing user experience key to business success’
Technology is advancing at a dizzying speed, bringing future mobility closer to us. Scenes of driverless vehicles cruising down smart roads and up in the skies no longer sound like science fiction. Against such a backdrop, the idea of design should go beyond just making products look good. It should also be about planning the experience of users, says Kwon Young-jin, who leads Hyundai Motor Group’s Zer01ne Playground, an open innovation platform. “Hyundai Motor Group seeks to rep
MobilitySept. 23, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Satrec Initiative poised for leap in Korea’s space rush
This is the second installment in a series of interviews with executives of Korean companies with space ambitions. -- Ed. About a month from now, South Korea will launch its first homegrown rocket “Nuri.” A successful launch of the domestically made space launch vehicle is expected to herald a new space era for the country, where government-led programs transition to market-oriented ventures, with a key hindrance -- the decades-old Korea-US missile guidelines that put curb
IndustrySept. 22, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Refining the design of Korea’s top delivery app
Baedal Minjok, widely known as Baemin, has enjoyed a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the use of delivery apps exploded, the volume of transactions on Baemin jumped 78.4 percent to 15.7 trillion won ($13.27 billion) last year. But as efforts to solidify its position continue, design continues to play a crucial role. “One of the things we consider when we design the app is not to convey information in a dry way. What makes Baemin is the hidden wit and fun here and ther
IndustrySept. 22, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Yang Yo-seob hopes to shape his musical experiences with wider taste
A year since Yang Yo-seob of boy band Highlight announced his discharge from the military, he has fans brimming with excitement that new music was on its way. The singer is finally returning to the stage with his first-ever solo LP, “Chocolate Box,” released Monday evening. The 31-year old talked about how dropping new music and showcasing his voice and songs to the public gave him butterflies and agitation at the same time. “I had always set my heart on releasing a full-len
K-popSept. 20, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Design at heart of Samsung’s evolution to better satisfy consumers: exec
In the field of consumer electronics, Samsung Electronics has taken strides design-wise. Following the success of the trendy and ingenious Bespoke home appliance lineup, its latest smartphone releases, Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3, became a hit among design-conscious consumers, heralding a new era of foldable devices. Behind the feats is the company’s dual focus on technology and design, or its strenuous effort to mingle the two worlds, with the aim of bringing real benefits to consumers
TechnologySept. 16, 2021
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[Herald Interview] T1 Teddy ready to compete at Worlds 2021
T1’s bot-laner Park “Teddy” Jin-sung is ready to give his all at the prestigious League of Legends’ world championship. After his latest appearance at the LoL Champions Korea summer season finals on Aug. 28, Teddy, 23, says he feels both mentally and physically prepared for the big stage. “After securing the spot in the group stage of Worlds 2021 as third seed, a short vacation was given to the players. With the extended COVID-19 pandemic, I was able to relax and
esportsSept. 16, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Carving out a place for Korea in new global trade order
When Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s newly minted trade minister, first joined the officialdom in the early 1990s as a trade relations official, his country was just struggling to catch up with an emerging international trade order that later gave birth to the World Trade Organization. Three decades and 17 free trade deals later, South Korea stands as a shining example of free trade-driven prosperity, ranking among the world’s top 10 exporters. The path ahead, however, looks fraught w
IndustrySept. 14, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Homegrown rocket may be ticket to join new space order
This is the first installment in a series of interviews with executives of Korean companies with space ambitions. -- Ed. In 2013, South Korea celebrated the launch of its first rocket -- the “Naro” Korea Space Launch Vehicle 1 -- from its own soil. The country’s first spaceflight success was, however, an effort that largely relied on Russian experts. Eight years later and amid an intensifying space race among superpowers, the country will attempt to launch a tru
IndustrySept. 12, 2021
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[Herald Interview] KT buys UK-based Epsilon, on lookout for more
South Korea’s KT on Thursday announced the 170 billion-won ($145 million) acquisition of London-based data company Epsilon. A senior executive who led the deal told The Korea Herald that it is only the start of the telecom firm’s quest to transform into a major global “digico,” and that it is already on the prowl for another acquisition, with the target likely to be an IT solutions provider based here or elsewhere. “Epsilon is neither too large nor too small,
TechnologySept. 9, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Edison Motors chief counters skepticism over SsangYong bid
“A shrimp trying to swallow a whale.” Critics invoked that old Korean saying when Edison Motors jumped in the race to acquire the cash-strapped SsangYong Motor. But Kang Young-kwon, the local electric bus manufacturer’s founder and CEO, is confident that his company’s expertise in electric vehicle production is enough to infuse life into SsangYong. “The days of internal combustion engine vehicles are numbered. I believe it is crucial that an electric vehicle c
MobilitySept. 9, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Park Jung-min says ‘Miracle: Letters to the President’ is like gift
For Park Jung-min, 34, performing in “Miracle: Letters to the President,” directed by Lee Jang-hoon, was a huge gift as he learned so much from it. “I became a different person after shooting the movie,” Park said during an interview with a group of reporters Tuesday. “Before, I used to think that I have to do everything on my own. I thought that if someone helps me then the result is not entirely mine. I was not used to getting help.” Park added that he al
FilmSept. 8, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Creators of ‘Navillera’ reflect on their journey
The story may be heartwarming and sweet, but its creators were driven by ferocious determination, according to Hun, co-author of the webtoon series “Navillera.” “I know it sounds weird, but I think Jimmy and I have been possessed by something to finish our webtoon ‘Navillera.’ I don’t think we can create a work with such an effort ever again,” Hun said. Written by Hun and illustrated by Jimmy, “Navillera” is a South Korean webtoon about a
CartoonSept. 7, 2021
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[Herald Interview] DPR Live on striving for perfection
It’s often said that one’s life follows one’s name -- how we label ourselves can shape the attitude we take in life, affecting our decision-making, and in end, determining our destiny. And since forming in 2015, Dream Perfect Regime, an independent multi-genre music and video production label, has tried to do just that. “Our spirit was to set the goal as high as possible and just try our best to get the closest we could to it. The dream felt far-off at first, yet we ha
K-popSept. 7, 2021
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[Herald Interview] ‘Hiring philosophy is changing at South Korean companies’
When Lee Bok-kee, founder and CEO of Wanted Labs, quit his high-paying consulting job in 2013, he had only one goal: to solve problems. Having spent around five years at a consulting firm seeing tech mammoths like Samsung and LG pay millions of won to solve business problems, he was certain there would be at least one problem he can solve on his own. But finding the right one was not an easy journey. After brainstorming hundreds of businesses ideas, two failed startups, and losing his 100
IndustrySept. 7, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Artistic director discusses cultural communication in COVID-19 pandemic
After a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, artistic director of PMC Production Song Seung-whan has set his sights on a different field. Debuting as a child actor in 1965, it is no exaggeration to say Sung has been involved in almost every field of Korean culture and the entertainment business. Sung spent his adolescence acting in movies, dramas and musicals. The actor then moved to stage production, creating the legendary nonverbal drumming performance “Nanta.” Sung
CultureSept. 6, 2021
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[Herald Interview] Basic income a key policy: Yeoju mayor
Being mayor of a city in Gyeonggi Province with a little over 110,000 residents means putting people first, says Yeoju Mayor Lee Hang-jin, and a universal basic income for farmers is one way to do that. Yeoju was the first city in the province to provide an annual allowance to farmers, who make up a third of the city’s population, beginning last year. This year, the city is partnering with the province to provide farmers with a universal basic income, and five other cities in the provinc
PoliticsSept. 6, 2021