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Camarata to perform Ramirez‘ ‘Missa Criolla,’ Faure’s ‘Requiem’

Expat LivingApr 17, 2018

...will be presenting its annual spring concert, featuring Faure’s masterpiece “Requiem,” and Ariel Ramirez’ Latin-American “Misa Criolla.” CMC is a nonprofit set up to provide opportunities for locals ...soloists tenor Seung Wook Ryu, bass-baritone SungHoon Kim, bass-baritone Scott Stout and soprano Elaine Snider. Latin-American guitars, percussion and piano by Jordan Matthews will provide additional...
Winter is coming for Korea's start-up funding

TechnologyFeb 17, 2016

...rnment’s 80 trillion won ($66.3 billion) push to build a tech start-up ecosystem from scratch. “We have to continue to look for the creative economy to create new opportunities. Rationally that‘s what you should do to overcome this gridlock,” he said. “We really have to push the entrepreneurship, the creative momentum. I hope the government will do that.” By Elaine Ramirez (elainegija@gmail.com)
Korean start-ups eye Southeast Asian tech boom

TechnologyJan 20, 2016

...local boots on the ground. “If you want a bite, you shouldn’t nibble,” Lee said. “Now we only localize in the countries that we have a local translation office in, where they are capable of getting the feedback and adjusting it to the market we aim for. Do everything great, if you are going to commit, then really do it. That’s what we learned.” By Elaine Ramirez ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )
[Eye interview] Breaking free of the Korean dream

PeopleJan 15, 2016

...online anyway.” As a nomad herself, she has no immediate plans to settle back down in Seoul -- although she admits missing Korean food. She will, however, return to Korea to wrap up the documentary in spring, and plans to release “One Way Ticket” soon after for free through various channels. For more information, visit digitalnomaddocumentary.com. By Elaine Ramirez ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )
Korea can surpass Israel’s start-up success: Yozma Korea chief

TechnologyJan 13, 2016

...l show themselves in time. Fostering a start-up ecosystem from scratch requires patience ― like parenting, he said. “At the Yozma campus, there is a lot of work to do with the start-ups. It’s a baby, and taking care of a baby is a difficult thing. From A to Z there are lots of (steps) to do, so it takes time.” For more information, visit yozma.asia. By Elaine Ramirez ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )
Braille smartwatch start-up catches global PR wave

TechnologyJan 6, 2016

...ing this device. Everyone should get it, everyone should afford it, so that maybe the unemployment rate among blind people decreases,” Kim said. “Basically what we are trying to do is give them the same opportunity that we have right now. So if we make that happen, I think (my mission) is going to be done.” For more information, visit dotincorp.com. By Elaine Ramirez ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )
‘Korean start-ups still in need of trailblazers’

TechnologyDec 23, 2015

...n once one works, Koreans are very good at following and copying them,” he said. “Maybe 1 percent will really succeed and hopefully they become trailblazers.” For more information, visit stormventures.com. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Start-up Seoul is a series featuring figures in Korea’s emerging tech start-up scene. This is the 18th installment. ― Ed.
Gray areas hinder medical tech innovation

TechnologyDec 17, 2015

...investor and foster its network in the U.S. “We want a perfect world, but there are always limitations. But we have to pursue our vision within the limitations. That’s the role of a company.” For more information, visit neofect.com. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Start-up Seoul is a series featuring figures in Korea’s emerging tech start-up scene. This is the 17th installment. ― Ed.
Coupang founder has 'unrelenting focus': investor

TechnologyDec 2, 2015

...petri dish in Korea and there are certain types of offers you can really gravitate toward because of the density of Korea,” he said. “Figure out an angle in that offering where you can get real scale.” By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com ) Start-up Seoul is a series featuring players in Korea’s emerging tech start-up scene. This is the 16th installment. ― Ed.
Entrepreneurs raise awareness of elderly poverty in Korea

Expat LivingDec 2, 2015

...ades to come.” This season’s theme is white attire to celebrate the snowy weather, and entertainment will include music performances by local saxophonist Willy J and a DJ. The “White Party” event starts at 8 p.m. at Housestudio in Hannam-dong, Seoul, with the 30,000-won tickets payable in cash at the door. For more information, visit fb.com/korealegacy. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com)
Tapas brings webtoon model to Silicon Valley

TechnologyNov 26, 2015

... vision. Until traction and revenue prove success, there is no silver bullet, he added. “Till that comes around, the only thing you have is your vision,” he said. For more information, visit tapastic.com. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Start-up Seoul is a series featuring players in Korea’s emerging tech start-up scene. This is the 15th installment. ― Ed.
‘Korean tech is gauge for Silicon Valley’

TechnologyNov 18, 2015

...l ecosystem’s growth, he said. “A rising tide raises all boats,” he said. “I think we need to see more of these winners like Kakao, like Coupang, and that will fuel that virtuous cycle.” For more information, visit goodwatercap.com. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Start-up Seoul is a series featuring players in Korea’s emerging tech start-up scene. This is the 14th installment. ― Ed.
Entrepreneur seeks government transparency with technology

TechnologyNov 11, 2015

...am about anything, right?” she said. “I hope that in 10-20 years, because of FiscalNote and MyPolitician, all politicians work transparently and honorably -- the way politicians should be.” For more information, visit fiscalnote.com. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Start-up Seoul is a series featuring players in Korea’s emerging tech start-up scene. This is the 13th installment. ― Ed.
Korean file-sending app rivals Dropbox

IndustryNov 4, 2015

...rn revenue, it aims to start monetizing the app in 2018 when it hopes to reach 10 million monthly active users, through business-to-business solutions, ads and freemium user options. For more information, visit send-anywhere.com. By Elaine Ramirez ( elaine@heraldcorp.com ) Start-up Seoul is a series featuring players in Korea’s emerging tech start-up scene. This is the 12th installment. ― Ed.
Start-up sisters learn resilience from father’s sacrifice

TechnologyOct 28, 2015

...lling the potential of their start-up. “I think the great thing about the Korean community is that people are willing to help each other out, just by the fact that we’re Koreans,” she says. “There’s part of me that at some point wants to go back ... and I really want to be a catalyst there. It’s always at the back of my mind.” By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com)