

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 - 08:50:56Heize 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 - 16:40:56FTA 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 - 14:54:54Roh 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 - 17:37:55Composer 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 - 17:21:54Beyond 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 - 16:28:56Lufthansa bets big on Korea’s growing cultural influence in Europe
Corporate travelers account for 35% of bookings on German carrier‘s Korean routes Celebrating 40 years of direct flights between Korea and Germany, Lufthansa Group is intensifying its focus on Korea with tech-driven travel solutions and sustainability efforts. Earlier this year, the group launched d
Nov. 3, 2024 - 13:30:53C&W eyes Seoul‘s robust demand for overseas commercial properties
Global commercial real estate services provider Cushman & Wakefield is looking to expand its Korean client pool for overseas deals, while riding on the wave of demand for properties in Seoul, according to its Korea and Japan chief. “Seoul is definitely in the tier one bucket, where we want to focus
Nov. 2, 2024 - 16:00:56Now as group of seven, Kep1er continues their journey with new album
Kep1er, a project girl group formed through Mnet’s idol survival program “Girls Planet 999” in 2021, returns as seven with the new mini album “Tipi-Tap” on Friday. This is their first album release after Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro departed from the group in July. The remaining seven members of
Nov. 1, 2024 - 08:00:55S. Korea sets example in forest conservation, says UN forest chief
Juliette Biao, director of the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat, describes South Korea’s forest policy as a global model of successful reforestation and sustainable forest management, achieved through a balance of scientific methods and community-based efforts. “Korea’s forest policy is o
Oct. 31, 2024 - 10:21:51Park Sang-young aims to break taboos through his works
Novelist Park Sang-young is now a screenwriter, following the release of the television adaptation of his 2019 novel, “Love in the Big City.“ Park wrote the script for all eight episodes of the drama which explores the romantic and personal life of a young gay man in Seoul. The series was released i
Oct. 30, 2024 - 17:00:59‘Uprising’ shows unprecedented sides of Gang Dong-won, Park Jung-min
A scruffy man with windblown hair is dragged down to kneel on the ground. Despite his untidy looks, his glaring eyes are fixed on the enemy as he swings his sword, a movement akin to dancing. The man is Gang Dong-won, portraying a seemingly unlikely character for the actor: Cheon-young, a main chara
Oct. 29, 2024 - 17:56:53Shim Eun-kyung says ‘The Killers’ became turning point in career
Shim Eun-kyung was seen as a promising child actor in Korea for her portrayals of younger versions of characters in hit dramas, such as Lee Ji-ah‘s character in the MBC series “The Legend” and Ha Ji-won character in “Hwang Jini.” Since then, she has established herself as a versatile actor, starring
Oct. 28, 2024 - 14:09:51Love for K-drama, food defines ‘Secret Ingredient’
Southeast Asia‘s largest streaming platform Viu’s original “Secret Ingredient” is an adventurous attempt. The series, which Viu labels a regional drama series, is a unique collaboration between a number of countries, featuring a Filipina showrunner, Korean director and a Korean writer as well as Kor
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