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Seoul vows action over Naver's Line, Yahoo dispute
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[Grace Kao] American racism against Stray Kids
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Key S. Korean, USFK special operations officials to hold rare meeting amid NK threats
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NewJeans' members' parents complained to Hybe, email shows
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Controversy brews over shakeup of prosecutors amid probe of first lady
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Jennie, Stray Kids's Met Gala attendance puts them on 'digital guillotine' blacklist
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OpenAI gives ChatGPT new powers to see, hear
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[KH Explains] Naver’s Line dilemma: Lose global footing for cash?
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[Herald Interview] Carbon breakthrough in Korea: Making diamonds at atmospheric pressure
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S. Korea to inject $70m into AI-powered public education
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[Herald Interview] Digitalization of power industry key for LSIS’ growth
TOKYO -- Amid the power industry’s shift toward digitalization worldwide, LSIS, South Korea’s largest power system and solution provider, is eyeing more M&A opportunities in the software sector to take the lead in the emerging smart grid market, its chief said last week. “As a traditional power system provider, we face limitations in achieving organic growth particularly in the era of the ‘fourth industrial revolution,’” said Koo Ja-kyun, CEO and chairman of LSIS, in an interview on Wednesday. “
IndustryMarch 4, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Small-but-nationwide graduate school appeals to foreigners
DAEJEON -- A small graduate school has surprised academia. Located a 20-minute drive away from the Government Complex Sejong and two hours from Seoul, it has a relatively short foundation history of 15 years.The school is the University of Science & Technology in northern Daejeon, with which ordinary Koreans may not be familiar. In the World University Rankings 2018-19 by the Center for World University Rankings, UST ranked 183rd in the world and second in South Korea, above Georgetown Universit
Social AffairsFeb. 24, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘Environmental, social responsibility indispensable for sustainable investing’
The strategy of incorporating environmental, social and governance-related considerations into investment portfolios has become crucial for financial institutions, not for philanthropic reasons but for the sake of risk management and higher returns in the long term, according to the head of sustainable investing at the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank.“For us, such strategy or ESG investing is an essential risk management tool, which helps us reduce possible drawdowns by measuring extra-fin
IndustryFeb. 24, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Gates Foundation, UN acknowledge Korea’s school farm in Kenya
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- A well-known pundit in the local agriculture sector has stepped down in 2008 from his decades-long workplace -- Rural Development Administration. The senior official’s retirement 11 years ago was his new beginning for the underprivileged as a social contribution.“One out of every four people in Kenya lives each day with less than $1,” said Kim Choong-hoe, former director of the Korea Program on International Agriculture, Kenya Center.Kim reeled off his KOPIA acti
Social AffairsFeb. 21, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Nobody can imitate our powerfulness: Monsta X
After seeing its biggest stateside success last year, which included its iHeart Radio Jingle Ball tour, Monsta X has returned with the new hard-hitting single “Alligator,” a culmination of its yearlong efforts. And the act confidently said that with the new single it was set to prove that 2019 would be its year for both musical growth and global recognition. “Performing at multiple Jingle Ball events taught us so many things and offered opportunities to connect with global audiences. It was such
PerformanceFeb. 19, 2019
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[Herald Interview] SK Innovation’s participation to bring better understanding of EV in US city
SK Innovation’s decision to build a US production facility for electric vehicle batteries in Commerce, Georgia, will help raise public awareness and understanding of the next-generation vehicle technology according to the city’s mayor. Mayor Clark Hill visited Seoul for a weeklong trip that will involve a tour of SK Innovation’s EV battery plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, and some learning about Korea’s cultural aspects. “SK’s participation in the
EconomyFeb. 19, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘Population is not about numbers. Fertility is about women’: UNFPA chief
The key to resolving South Korea’s low fertility rate is to understand that women have the right to choose pregnancy, rather than just pushing them to have more babies, the executive director of the United Nations Population Fund said Thursday.“The low fertility is not just about data and numbers. It’s about people. It’s about choices. And it’s about women’s rights to choose how many children, when and how to space them. It’s not about a national target of X amount of people either too high or t
Social AffairsFeb. 17, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘4th industrial revolution’ technologies now crucial for customs clearance
The global trade volume has expanded at a drastic pace over recent years on the back of e-commerce growth, but has also led to increasing abuse of simplified customs procedures.Responding to such a market reality, it is inevitable that customs offices should fundamentally innovate their administrative systems with key technologies of the “fourth industrial revolution,” according to the head of the information bureau at South Korea’s customs agency.“It is now time that customs administrations ado
IndustryFeb. 17, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Peace treaty for Korean Peninsula should be on agenda for Trump-Kim summit, peace activist says
PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- Tensions are easing on the Korean Peninsula, a region where the wounds of war still remain. With the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un set to take place within a couple of weeks, hopes are high that their meeting will be a meaningful step toward peace on the peninsula.One of the most crucial tasks the two leaders should focus on at the upcoming summit is drawing up a peace treaty to bring a formal end to the 1950-
Foreign AffairsFeb. 14, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘I have fans in their 20s now’: ‘SKY Castle’ star Yum Jung-ah
JTBC hit show “SKY Castle” came to an end earlier this month, but the buzz around the show lingers on, as impressed viewers and late-comers continue to discuss the series online, amid a torrent of tweets, TV commercials and comedy skits. At the center of the discussion is Yum Jung-ah, who plays the disciplinarian mother Han Seo-jin. She takes strict parenting and education craze to a level not seen on Korean TV before, but as extreme as she may be, her character proved to be a ratings success.“I
TelevisionFeb. 11, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘Chocolate is all about love after all’
Stepping inside chocolate shop Piaf, the aroma of chocolate fills the nose. The smell is captivating, exciting even those who are not sweet-toothed. The floor plan of the chocolate paradise is relatively simple, without chairs or tables. The furnished atmosphere resembles that of a fine jewelry boutique. A lone refrigerated showcase stands at the center, open without a glass cover on top. Inside, the stainless steel case is jeweled with a variety of chocolate confections. A chocolatier picks up
FoodFeb. 7, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Netmarble eyes growing business in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand -- There’s a reason why Korean game makers are foraying into Thailand. The Southeast Asian nation’s game market is currently valued at 500 billion won ($445 million), with an annual growth rate of 20 to 30 percent indicating strong buying power. Netmarble Thailand accounts for 3 percent of the total annual revenue of Netmarble, one of the early Korean pioneers in the Thai market. The Korean games company recorded 2.4 trillion won in revenue in 2017. “The figure should b
IndustryFeb. 7, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Twitter: K-pop’s great leveler
While Twitter is headquartered in San Francisco, the social media giant’s K-pop capital is its office in Seoul. At the helm of the K-pop hub is Kim Yeonjeong, the head of global content partnerships at Twitter Korea.“It’s been a while since K-pop took off in Asia, and it’s safe to say it has now expanded its reach to a wider audience worldwide -- BTS being one example,” Kim said, adding she is proud to witness the genre’s globalization.As a Billboard charts staple, United Nations speaker and 201
PerformanceJan. 31, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘Sky Castle’ star Chani talks stardom, dancing to the show’s theme song
With its final episode to air this week, JTBC’s hit drama “Sky Castle” has been one of the most successful shows of the year so far. And Chani from boy band SF9, whose real name is Kang Chan-hee, is among the cast members who have seen the series take off and win the hearts of viewers across the country over the past few weeks. Sitting in FNC Entertainment’s office in Gangnam, the singer-actor grinned as he recalled the end-of-show party on Saturday, where he said everyone, including actors, sta
TelevisionJan. 29, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Rebranded SoftBank Ventures Asia to form new fund for AI startups in Asia
SoftBank Ventures Asia, which recently renamed itself to reflect its broadened focus on startups in the Asia-Pacific region beyond South Korea, will form a new investment fund dedicated to artificial intelligence startups in Asia with “globally disruptive” products and services this year. The venture capital arm of Japan’s SoftBank Group plans to establish within the year a new global investment fund to back promising AI startups in Asian countries other than China, according t
MarketJan. 28, 2019
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[Herald interview] Sitcom ‘Haiphong Families’ depicts reality of Korea’s multicultural families
JEJU -- As an ordinary man who has lived in Korea his whole life, Kim Jung-hyuk did not have many chances to meet foreigners or multicultural families and even felt prejudiced against people of different races and nationalities. However, that changed when he encountered stories of children from multicultural families being bullied and discriminated at school. Upon learning about such incidents, he realized that such actions are not right. That is how Kim, a TV producer at a regional broadcaster
Social AffairsJan. 24, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Jung Woo-sung, Kim Hyang-gi discuss new movie ‘Innocent Witness’
Veteran actor Jung Woo-sung and budding starlet Kim Hyang-gi have come together for a memorable performance in the upcoming drama “Innocent Witness” by Lee Han. The film is about a young girl with autism testifying in court about what she witnessed in a supposed murder, and her interaction with a lawyer caught between compromising with reality and doing the right thing.With the movie set for release on Feb. 13, the lead actors sat down for a group media interview to discuss their roles. Jung Woo
FilmJan. 23, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Gamelan music, an elixir for monotonous modern life
Indonesian Ambassador to Korea Umar Hadi (left) and gamelan composer Nyoman Wenten (third from right) pose at the premiere of “Bali: Beats of Paradise” at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, California, on Nov. 7, 2018. (Indonesian Embassy)On the Indonesian island of Bali, music and dance are deeply ingrained in people’s daily chores and rhythms, effortlessly blurring the lines between work and leisure. Before going to school in the morning, children stop by the vil
Diplomatic CircuitJan. 21, 2019
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[Herald Interview] A rare glimpse of the ‘factorylike’ K-pop idol training system
Lee Jong-im, a pop culture expert and author of “Idol Trainees’ Sweat and Tears,” goes beneath the surface of the heavily fortified K-pop industry and lays bare some ugly truths about the challenging idol training system. Sitting down at a cafe in central Seoul, she shared valuable insight gained through months of research and numerous attempts at interviews since 2016 -- a time when idol training shows like Mnet’s “Produce 101” were just starting to gain a presence on South Korean TV.After docu
PerformanceJan. 18, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Hip-hop film seeks to show realities of life in the Philippines
For Philippine director Treb Monteras II, hip-hop has always been about politics and social issues, and no situation is more pressing today for the country than that of de facto martial law under authoritarian President Rodrigo Duterte.Director Treb Monteras II (Treb Monteras II)“Respeto” -- “respect” in both Tagalog and Spanish -- is the director’s first feature film, after helming more than 300 music videos since 2004. The main role of aspiring street rapper Hendrix is played by Abra, while th
FilmJan. 17, 2019