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Composer Shin Dong-hoon, once aspiring novelist, shares inspirations behind his work
On Monday, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and cellist Han Jae-min will kick off the inaugural Korean edition of London’s leading summer festival BBC Proms, a week-long festival of classical music, choral music and music from West End musicals. South Korean composer Chin Un-suk’s “Subito Con For
Nov. 26, 2024 - 15:27:03
Choi Ha-young: Cellist of many languages, both musical and spoken
The 26-year-old cellist to offer two programs as Lotte Concert Hall‘s in-house artist for 2025 South Korean cellist Choi Ha-young, next year‘s Lotte Concert Hall in-house artist, speaks fluent English, Korean and German, reflecting her multicultural upbringing and dedication to learning across sever
Nov. 25, 2024 - 15:34:04
‘BYD will set no sales target in Korean debut year’
BYD‘s affordable EVs to hit Korean roads in January CHONGQING, China -- Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD will not focus on sales volume when it debuts in the Korean passenger car market early next year, the EV giant’s Asia Pacific head says. “We will not set a sales target for our first year (in K
Nov. 25, 2024 - 00:01:03
Yves wraps up her solo debut year with EP ‘I Did’
After a protracted legal battle and period of uncertainty, Yves has emerged stronger and more committed to proving herself as a solo artist with her second solo album. Yves first entered the music scene as a member of Loona, a 12-member girl group that officially debuted in August 2018. However, in
Nov. 14, 2024 - 07:00:57
‘Korea, don’t repeat Hong Kong‘s mistakes on foreign caregivers’
Filipina activist in Hong Kong, turning to history, says policy has left foreign domestic workers vulnerable to abuse, poverty Fifty-one years ago, during Hong Kong‘s “golden era” of social reform, then-Gov. Murray MacLehose established a framework to bring in low-wage foreign workers for domestic a
Nov. 13, 2024 - 13:45:57
Actor Ryu Seung-ryong says ASEAN-Korea trail could be new Hallyu highlight
JEJU ISLAND -- There was a surprise guest at Friday‘s dedication ceremony for a segment of the Jeju Olle Trail named in honor of newly elevated ties between South Korea and ASEAN this year. Describing himself as an avid trekker on the Jeju Olle Trail for more than 10 years, Korean actor Ryu Seung-ry
Nov. 11, 2024 - 16:40:54
JobKorea’s Klik brings jobs, community to growing foreign workforce in Korea
Almost 1 million foreign national job seekers, but only 8% of recent graduates As Korea’s foreign workforce nears the 1 million mark, JobKorea, the nation’s leading online recruitment platform, has launched the spinoff Klik, or Kickstart Life in Korea, to bring quality jobs and community to foreign
Nov. 11, 2024 - 15:25:54
Take a step back, ponder what’s ‘in our nature’
Singapore Writers Festival to explore nature, technology, humanity The 27th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival kicks off this weekend, inviting audiences to explore the theme “In Our Nature.” Running from Friday through Nov. 17, this year’s festival will be held across venues throughout Singa
Nov. 7, 2024 - 21:13:29
Irish ambassador and literary critic discuss power of translation
The Ireland Literature Festival in Korea provided a platform to explore the rich tapestry of the Irish and Korean literary landscapes. During a recent interview with The Korea Herald, Michelle Winthrop, Irish ambassador to Korea, and novelist and literary critic Ronan Hession emphasized the critical
Nov. 7, 2024 - 08:50:56
Heize explores depths of longing in new EP ‘Fallin’
Singer-songwriter Heize is set to release her eighth EP “Fallin” on Nov. 6, featuring seven tracks that delve into themes of longing. The album touches on various subjects of yearning, including family, friends, a past love and her younger self. Known for her deep introspective style, Heize calls he
Nov. 6, 2024 - 16:40:56
FTA to bring Korea-Gulf ties to new level: Bahraini industry minister
MANAMA, Bahrain -- South Korea’s cooperation with the Gulf region, including Bahrain, is set to strengthen as the free trade agreement involving the two countries will take effect soon, according to a top Bahraini governmental official. “Last year, we had a trip with a big delegation to Korea. We me
Nov. 5, 2024 - 15:32:54
‘Hellbound Season 2’ director, actor discuss unanswered questions, cast change
The first season of Netflix‘s dark fantasy thriller “Hellbound” was an explosive success, racking up 110 million viewing hours just 10 days after its release with its distinctive narrative in which Koreans are unexpectedly warned by “angels” that they are destined to go to hell. Now, the series is b
Nov. 5, 2024 - 14:54:54
Roh Yoon-seo talks about acting in sign language in ‘Hear Me: Our Summer’
In director Jo Sun-ho’s coming-of-age romance flick “Hear Me: Our Summer,” a majority of the three protagonists’ scenes rely less on speech and more on sign language, body language and written text. For Roh Yoon-seo, being part of the project was an experience that has improved not only her sign lan
Nov. 4, 2024 - 17:37:55
Composer Wildhorn readies to introduce his first small theater work
Marking his 20th anniversary in Korea, composer of ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ and ‘Death Note’ continues to make milestones in Korea Composer Frank Wildhorn, who has compiled a long list of hits in South Korea, becoming one of the most beloved composers here in the process, will make another connection with th
Nov. 3, 2024 - 17:21:54
Beyond weather forecasting, KMA seeks to empower climate action
Weather agency chief says more funding, staff crucial to Korea‘s resilience against climate change Weather forecasting has become essential to daily life, yet climate change is making it more unpredictable than ever. Amid growing uncertainty in weather prediction, Chang Dong-eon, administrator of th
Nov. 3, 2024 - 16:28:56
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