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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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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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Korea enters full election mode
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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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[Hello India] Corporate Korea sees new growth drivers in India
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[Herald Interview] Relocation of US base won’t hurt readiness: US commanders
CAMP CASEY, Dongducheon -- Despite the relocation of a major US military base from the inter-Korean border to the south of Seoul, the unit’s combat readiness will remain just as strong as before, its outgoing and incoming commanders stressed Tuesday. “The location of the division and various brigades ... (it) really does not matter where we are stationed,” Maj. Gen. Theodore D. Martin, who was the commander general of the 2nd Infantry Division for the past two years, said in an interview with
DefenseJuly 18, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Indonesia hub-and-spoke anchor of ASEAN economy’
Buoyed by nationwide reforms to raise its economic competitiveness, Indonesia is ripe for Korean business as the hub for the larger Southeast Asian market, according to the country’s industry minister. In an exclusive interview with The Korea Herald, Indonesian Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto said his country welcomes Korean investment in infrastructure, energy and manufacturing, noting the government has undertaken ambitious reforms targeting these sectors. “One of our key reforms is to
Foreign AffairsJuly 17, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Samsung SDI upbeat on growing energy storage demand
Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is upbeat on growing demand for energy storage, driven by an increasing number of countries pushing for energy self-sufficiency, along with a drop in battery prices making it economically feasible.The global energy storage system, or the ESS market, is predicted to see the fast growth in the coming years. According to the US market research firm Navigant Research, it is forecast to grow to 4.3 gigawatt hours this year, around a 50 percent jump from the previous y
IndustryJuly 13, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Kim Chi hopes to spread Korean culture to world
When Kim Chi struts down a runway, the audience can’t help but drop their collective jaws at his flawless face, feminine gestures and highly aesthetic avant-garde fashion that glitters under the stage lighting. His name, or even drag culture, may still be unfamiliar to some. But for drag fans, Kim Chi is one of the most influential drag queens around. He was one of the top three finalists on season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which aired in the US last year. Drag queen Kim Chi poses during a rece
TelevisionJuly 13, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life miserable’
Her husky yet warm voice used to dig deep into torn young hearts pining for past loves. Fully charged with overpowering emotions, Korean singer-song writer Ali crooned lines like “If only I can remove you with an eraser, I want to erase you a hundred times over” in her tear-shedding ballad hits. Ali poses during a recent interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)However, Ali’s persona has outgrown her downbeat past and the singer has developed into a young woman i
PerformanceJuly 12, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Military confidence-building is key to reducing tensions on Peninsula’
Despite North Korea’s persistent missile provocations and nuclear threat, South Korea should engage with the North and build trust with it to reduce the risk of an all-out war on the peninsula, a senior United Nations official said. Daniel Prins, chief of the United Nation’s Conventional Arms Branch, said taking confidence-building measures on the military area is “absolutely essential” to avoid misperception between the two Koreas, whose cross-border exchanges have been suspended since the Nor
North KoreaJuly 10, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Kazakhstan vanguard of Central Asia’s global engagement’
ASTANA, Kazakhstan -- Central Asia, a region long insulated from globalization and liberalization, is awakening from its centuries-old slumber. By embracing international integration and enhancing commercial environs, the region is harnessing harmonious winds of change blowing across Europe and Asia.Kazakhstan is leading the five Central Asian nations in their collective quest for global engagement and national development, according to the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko. “Ce
Foreign AffairsJuly 10, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Havas Korea expands presence in Korean ad market
Quick and wide adaptation of technology is what makes South Korea a tough yet important market for communications firms, said a regional chief of a leading global advertisement and public relations company.“Korea is the first country that I visited among the 19 countries in the Asia Pacific region when I came to work last October,” said Mike Amour, the CEO of Havas APAC Group, during an interview with The Korea Herald at the Havas Korea office in Seoul last week.Mike Amour, the CEO of Havas APAC
IndustryJuly 9, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Hang5va hopes to become EDM sensation in K-pop
With electronic dance music bringing many people around the world to their feet, an EDM act in Korea hopes to carve out its own niche in the K-pop industry with the band’s throbbing electro bass. The group’s relaxed, jovial nature belies the quartet’s name: Hang5va, pronounced like “hangover.” The hip-hop-based EDM group strutted into the K-pop scene with a swagger early this year, consisting of band leader Kazu, MC Crooner, Chocoboi and DJ Hotdog. Korean EDM quartet Hang5va poses during a recen
PerformanceJuly 6, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Hero’ migrant worker fears being kicked out of Korea
An illegal migrant worker who was hailed as a hero for rescuing a stranger from a house fire now fears being kicked out of the country, the Sri Lankan man told The Korea Herald. Nimal Siri Vandara, 38, lost his job and source of income, which was a lifeline for his family back home, after rescuing a 90-year-old woman from a fire in Gunwi-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, in February. He suffered burns and smoke inhalation injuries, which require continued medical treatment. He will also have to le
Social AffairsJuly 6, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Canada wholehearted on global leadership amid 150th anniversary’
With celebrations of Canada’s 150th Confederation anniversary scheduled throughout this year, there will be ampler space for Canada and Korea to cooperate within the international sphere, Canadian Ambassador to Korea Eric Walsh said, pointing to Ottawa’s intention to play a larger role in global affairs.During a parliamentary speech at the House of Commons in Ottawa on June 6, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada will “step up” to assume a greater share of international obliga
Foreign AffairsJuly 3, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Gospel singer Sohyang of ‘King of Masked Singer’ breaks out of shell
Die-hard gospel singer Sohyang’s world used to revolve around two things: Jesus and church. Appearing on TV was a big leap for the singer, who started her musical career in a small family-run gospel band in her early 20s. Some 20 years later, she is making headlines for her impressive performances on MBC’s weekly music competition show “King of Masked Singer,” where she hid her identity with a mask and won six consecutive victories until she lost to another contestant Sunday. She set a record wi
TelevisionJuly 3, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Moon, Trump should avoid open clash’
This is the fourth of five interviews with prominent US scholars on an upcoming South Korea-US summit and the alliance. -- Ed.Despite their differences over North Korea and a US missile shield, Presidents Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump need to avoid an “open clash of wills” when they meet this week, which may aggravate nuclear issues and future cooperation, a leading US expert said.David Straub, the Sejong-LS Fellow at the Sejong Institute in Seoul who served at the US State Department for 30 year
North KoreaJune 28, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Bong Joon-ho on ‘Okja’ and the omnivore’s dilemma
Bong Joon-ho’s “Okja,” which centers on the struggles of a genetically modified super-pig, has been described as an environmentalist film and a proponent of veganism and animal rights, among other things.But some have said that the well-being of animals can seem a distant issue when food is lacking and basic survival is still a battle in many countries. “It’s true. The perspective can be very different in Third World countries, where it is difficult for people just to get by,” Bong told The Kor
FilmJune 28, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Quiet summit is best outcome’
This is the third of five interviews with prominent US scholars on an upcoming South Korea-US summit and the alliance. -- Ed.With the first summit between Presidents Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump just around the corner, a renowned US expert painted a grim outlook for the meeting, saying there appears to be “little room for good news” and plenty of opportunities for the two leaders to create bad news. “A quiet outcome would be the best outcome from any summit between the US and South Korea in the
North KoreaJune 27, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Moon should show support for THAAD at summit’
This is the second of five interviews with prominent US scholars on an upcoming South Korea-US summit and the alliance. -- Ed.When South Korean President Moon Jae-in meets his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington this week, he should give the US leader full assurance on the parts of the US missile shield system already deployed in South Korea, a renowned security expert said. “At the summit, President Moon should emphasize his support for the two (THAAD) launchers already put into operation
North KoreaJune 26, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Viewing history through an anarchist’s eyes: Director Lee Joon-ik
Director Lee Joon-ik’s latest film “Anarchist from Colony” is difficult to define. It centers on an unusual love story and a messy trial in Japanese courtrooms. It strives to be as accurate as possible in portraying a lesser-known, hard-to-fathom Joseon-era figure who spent over 20 years in a Japanese prison. The man is Park Yeol, a self-proclaimed Korean anarchist who moved to Japan after the March First Movement of 1919 to further his education on the theories of anarchism and protest against
FilmJune 26, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘THAAD controversy won't mar alliance’
This is the first installment of a five-part series of interviews with prominent US scholars on an upcoming South Korea-US summit and the alliance. -- Ed.Despite persistent controversy, South Korea’s halt of the deployment of a US anti-missile system will not undermine the decadesold alliance, and the sides may be able to forge a better deal on North Korea than expected during their upcoming summit, a renowned US security expert told The Korea Herald. Richard Betts, director of the Saltzman Inst
Foreign AffairsJune 25, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Creative industries spur cycle of innovation’
The National Theatre of Great Britain in London -- one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent, publicly funded performing arts venues -- is a seedbed of artistic expression and commercial innovation producing world-class plays.Established in 1963 as the National Theatre Company, the organization has thrust Britain’s cultural prowess onto the world stage with imaginative interpretation of classical and contemporary performances. Some of its finest productions have been played in London’s West End
CultureJune 22, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Samsung BioLogics to start drug development service
SAN DIEGO -- Samsung BioLogics, the contract drug manufacturing arm of South Korea’s Samsung Group, is planning to provide development support services to small-sized pharmaceutical firms, as it looks to expand the scope of its business.Samsung BioLogics CEO Kim Tae-han said Tuesday local time that the company would “extend its business scope into the field of (drug) development services” to widen its portfolio beyond producing biologic drugs on behalf of clients.“Now that we’ve secured global c
IndustryJune 21, 2017