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Fairfax County development chief courts Korean innovators at CES
Korea Herald Correspondent LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas teemed with global innovation at this year's CES trade show, and Victor Hoskins, CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, seized the opportunity to deepen ties with Korea, a key partner for his municipality. Fairfax County, Virginia, already hosts over 80 Korean companies, making Korea the country with the largest business presence in the jurisdiction, located just outside Washington, DC. “Our county’s relationship with Korea spa
Jan. 10, 2025 - 16:37:27
Seo Eve showcases heart of teenager in 'They Never Know'
12-year-old content creator looks to continue music career Seo Eve, a 12-year-old content creator who rose to fame last year with her hit debut single “Malatanghulu,” is back with a third single. This time, she combines her unique charm with complex teenage emotions. Her new song, “They Never Know,” is a remake of the theme song from the 1988 movie of the same name. The song conveys a child’s longing for genuine care and love from adults, rather than material gifts. While retaining the playful a
Jan. 9, 2025 - 12:17:27
Park Ji-hyun talks comedic turn in 'Forbidden Fairytale'
When serious sister-in-law of ‘Reborn Rich’ decides to make people laugh, result is unexpectedly charming Park Ji-hyun slouches comfortably in a fleece jacket, her hair in a medium-length bob, radiating more of a college sophomore vibe than silver screen starlet. Speaking with a group of reporters at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Monday, she presents a stark departure from her breakthrough role as the ice-cold, calculating sister-in-law of a corporate dynasty in "Reborn Rich," a character tha
Jan. 8, 2025 - 11:09:34
Lee Jung-jae discusses weight of returning to 'Squid Game' set, seismic changes of Gi-hun
Actor-director says he is working on a script, with plans to develop new film as Korean-American production “Squid Game” has once again seized the world’s attention, with its highly anticipated second season sparking conversations around watercoolers worldwide. The latest installment logged 487 million hours viewed in its debut week, toppling the 448.73 million-hour benchmark set by season one's first week back in September 2021. At the heart of the saga is Lee Jung-jae, the lead whose portrayal
Jan. 5, 2025 - 08:00:00
Shift to society respecting failure would reignite Korea’s innovation
Global economists forecast South Korean economy in 2025, ahead of rising uncertainty The South Korean economy has started a turbulent new year with the leadership vacuum created by the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, while US President-elect Donald Trump is poised to shake the foundations of global trade. Forecasts are murky. Growth is expected to dip below 2 percent, with exports continuing to slow and domestic demand showing only a sluggish recovery. The increasing trade barrier and co
Jan. 1, 2025 - 16:26:13
Mechanical failure, not bird strike, likely behind Korea’s plane crash: Boeing 737 expert
Robert Clifford, Chicago-based aviation lawyer, stresses need for thorough data analysis in Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives As Korean and US authorities launched a joint probe on Tuesday into the crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, which killed 179 passengers and crew, Robert Clifford, a Chicago-based aviation plaintiff trial expert, suggested that a bird strike was unlikely to have been the cause of the tragedy. "A bird strike is unli
Dec. 31, 2024 - 14:54:01
'Kang Full Universe' joins Disney+, creator says more to come
"Light Shop," a series Disney+ hopes can compete with Netflix's "Squid Game 2" during the holiday season, is poised to live up to that expectation. According to Kinolights, "Light Shop" ranked second among the most-watched Korean original content on Disney+ as of Monday, just twelve days after its launch. The action-fantasy series "Moving" had the No. 1 spot. "Light Shop" was scripted by Kang Full, the renowned cartoonist who wrote the "Moving" series. Kang not only crafted the original webtoons
Dec. 24, 2024 - 15:14:25
Aussie state investor seeks Korean capital for infra fund
Queensland Investment Corp. chief Kylie Rampa highlights opportunities in partnering with Aussie sovereign fund on and off Australian soil Queensland Investment Corp., an Australian state fund, is looking to increase its exposure to Korean capital in burgeoning infrastructure investment, according to its chief Kylie Rampa. Rampa heads QIC, one of Australia's largest institutional investment managers with nearly $80 billion in assets under management. QIC operates both as a limited partner and a
Dec. 22, 2024 - 15:57:28
For filmmaking duo, each serendipitous meeting sparks a story
In a dimly lit meeting room at the French Embassy in Seoul, filmmakers Cagla Zencirci and Guillaume Giovanetti recall a defining moment at Busan‘s UN Memorial Cemetery. There, they bumped into a Turkish woman examining tombstones for traces of her grandfather, a soldier who fought in the Korean War.
Dec. 18, 2024 - 16:07:19
Indie band Daybreak marks 17th anniversary, continues evolution
The 17-year veteran band Daybreak has returned with a new album that captures the past, present, and future of the band, infused with their enduring passion. The band‘s 3rd mini album, “Semicolon,” is its first album since their 2016 full-length 4th album, “With.” In the interim, the band had been a
Dec. 12, 2024 - 14:44:13
Chung Myung-whun’s featured violinist Lee Soo-been strives for consistent greatness
Violinist Lee Soo-been, who is set to take the stage with One Korea Orchestra under the baton of Chung Myung-whun on Sunday, said she is looking forward to collaborating with the maestro for the first time in 11 years. The 24-year-old recalled her first performance with him in 2013 for a Children‘s
Dec. 11, 2024 - 16:10:13
Jeju Biennale is at crossroad: artistic director Lee Jong-hoo
Jeju Biennale marked its fourth edition in November with the theme of “drift,” inviting some 87 artists from 14 countries to participate. The regional biennale is a latecomer in South Korea‘s biennale scene, following far behind the Gwangju Biennale and the Busan Biennale. Since its inauguration in
Dec. 10, 2024 - 16:56:13
Ock Joo-hyun and Frank Wildhorn: Soulful composer meets his soulful singer in ‘Mata Hari’
K-pop idol-turned-musical actor Ock Joo-hyun has experienced events that made her wonder, “Can something like this really happen?” “That was the case with MERS, and later with COVID-19,” she noted. “When the entire nation is shaken, the arts are always hit the hardest. In a way, it’s only natural be
Dec. 10, 2024 - 15:47:14
Saudi‘s Red Sea Film Festival chief sees growing presence of Korean cinema in MENA region
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- The 4th Red Sea International Film Festival, taking place through Dec. 14 in the historic Al-Balad district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is out to cement itself as a hub for global cinema. Held under the theme of “The New Home of Film,” this year’s RSIFF highlights a diverse prog
Dec. 9, 2024 - 19:41:13
Gong Yoo of ‘The Trunk’ says he wanted to explore darker sides of love
Gong Yoo, one of South Korea‘s top actors, famous for his iconic role as the immortal heartthrob in the megahit K-drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” and his performances in other popular titles like “Coffee Prince,” has returned with “The Trunk” -- a Netflix mystery melodrama released Nov. 2
Dec. 5, 2024 - 17:37:10
