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Reality vs. TV drama: Korean trauma nurse talks 'Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' and 'missing' nurses on choppers
In Netflix's latest hit medical drama series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call," an air ambulance often turns into a high-stakes operating room. Trauma surgeons making bold incisions mid-flight in a race against time keep viewers on the edge of their seats. However, there's an important element missing: The presence of trauma nurses. According to Kim Dong-ju, a 33-year-old nurse at a trauma center at the Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, it is generally a team of two — a
March 5, 2025 - 10:19:46
Onewe marks 10th year with new album, world tour, and a stronger bond than ever
Onewe returns with 'We: Dream Chaser,' full of all kinds of dreams This year is a special year for Onewe: The band has released its first studio album in five years, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and will embark on its first-ever world tour. “We are thrilled to be releasing our second studio album after five years, and we know our fans have been eagerly anticipating it as well. As always, every track on this album is self-composed," said guitarist Kanghyun during an interview with reporter
March 5, 2025 - 07:00:00
Sharp violinist and warm pianist join forces for 'A New Chapter'
Violinist Lim Dongmin and pianist Choi Hyunglok explore Janacek, Poulenc, Bartok and Saariaho in duo recital Tuesday evening Violinist Lim Dongmin, described by pianist Choi Hyunlok as precise and sharp, exuding an air of cool intensity, contrasts with Choi’s own playing, which exudes warmth and fluidity. The duo, however, has found their contrasting styles create a synergy since first meeting each other last September through the KBS Young Musicians album project. “At first, I was concerned abo
March 4, 2025 - 16:19:52
Korea’s credit profile remains stable despite Trump’s tariff policies: Fitch
Fitch expects Korea’s presidential election in Q2; prolonged political uncertainty could prompt negative rating action The US Trump administration’s tariff policies could dampen the South Korean economy, but they are not expected to harm the country’s credit status in the short term, according to Fitch Ratings' sovereign analyst. “One year or a couple of years of slow growth due to tariffs won’t impact Korea’s credit profile,” Fitch Ratings Asia Pacific Sovereign Rating Director Jeremy Zook said
March 4, 2025 - 13:41:50
Interview: Twice's Dahyun takes on debut role with gusto
Kpop idol-turned-actor immersed herself in make-believe for latest teen romance South Korea's entertainment industry thrives on crossover talent. K-pop stars routinely parlay their camera-ready charisma into acting careers, bringing built-in fanbases to productions as they test their new skills. It's a process not without pitfalls: Such career pivots are often met with a deeply skeptical public, notoriously unforgiving of novice missteps. Even today's screen heavyweights — Lee Ji-eun (better kno
March 3, 2025 - 18:02:55
Interview: Contemporary classic? Ambiguous Dance Company's 'Body Concert' is just that
For Kim Bo-ram -- dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Ambiguous Dance Company -- the 15th anniversary of “Body Concert,” his enduring work of contemporary dance, is significant in many ways. Running from Wednesday through March 9 at Seoul Arts Center’s CJ Towol Theater, the milestone production marks not just a celebration of its 15-year legacy but also another test of endurance for Kim and his dancers -- a relentless physical challenge with 15 scheduled performances. “The dance itsel
Feb. 26, 2025 - 15:20:53
Gyeongju in full swing for APEC 2025
Mayor sees APEC as hub for multilateral diplomacy, emphasizing global security as key to economic cooperation GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province ― Gyeongju, a city in North Gyeongsang Province, renowned for its UNESCO-listed cultural heritage sites and with budding aspirations to become an international conference hub, is in full swing for the preparation of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, set to take place in eight months. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Gyeongju Mayo
Feb. 25, 2025 - 12:56:15
Interview: Hofesh Shechter brings exploration of subconscious to 'Theater of Dreams'
Hofesh Shechter, the internationally acclaimed choreographer known for his raw, hypnotic movement and pulsating soundscapes, is bringing his company’s latest work, “Theater of Dreams,” to Seongnam Arts Center March 14-15. This time, the London-based Israeli choreographer and dancer delves into the world of the subconscious. “I started exploring this show thinking about dreams, the world of dreams, but also our dreams in life -- what we want, what are the reasons for the things that we want? And
Feb. 24, 2025 - 15:10:18
Ludovico Einaudi: composer behind soundtrack of our lives
Italian composer with 39 billion global streams talks about source of inspiration ahead of his visit to Korea You may not recognize the name Ludovico Einaudi, but chances are you've heard his music. The Italian composer’s delicate piano melodies have resonated worldwide, featured in films, advertisements and streaming playlists. His compositions have surpassed 39 billion global streams -- more than Mozart or Beethoven in the digital era -- while his track “Experience” has amassed 15.6 billion vi
Feb. 24, 2025 - 14:10:58
Hanwha Life Esports credits LCK Cup win to teamwork and champion knowledge
HLE to represent LCK in First Stand Tournament Hanwha Life Esports, who secured victory over League of Legends powerhouse Gen.G in the LoL Champions Korea Cup finals on Sunday, credited their success to strategic team play and a deep understanding of each champion’s weaknesses. The best-of-five series, spanning over some four hours, saw Hanwha Life Esports claim a 3-2 triumph, earning the title of the first-ever LCK Cup champions. A key feature of the tournament was the "fearless draft," a uniqu
Feb. 24, 2025 - 13:16:51
Korea aims to enhance maritime leadership at 2028 UN Ocean Conference
Oceans Minister Kang plans to propose ‘Ocean Digital’ to address ocean challenges through use of digital technologies during April Our Ocean Conference As a nation bordered by the sea on three sides, South Korea is emerging as a major maritime powerhouse on the global stage. With a robust shipping industry, state-of-the-art ports like Busan and Incheon boasting impressive cargo capacities, and a leading position in shipbuilding, South Korea is well-positioned to influence maritime policies world
Feb. 23, 2025 - 15:44:50
K-pop stars Hyojung, Jinho talk about AI, robots
Taking the lead roles in musical "A Thousand Blues," K-pop singers discuss how the musical has changed them for better The musical adaptation of “A Thousand Blues,” which premiered in May last year, is returning this month and bringing two K-pop stars back to musical theater -- Jinho of boy group Pentagon and Hyojung of girl group Oh My Girl. Seoul Performing Arts Company's production of "A Thousand Blues," a musical based on Cheon Seon-ran's acclaimed sci-fi novel of the same name, has changed
Feb. 23, 2025 - 14:10:55
Interview: Dancing to faraway places where memory, dreams weave new lands
A group of dancers chant softly, occasionally repeating the phrase "Yiriba, yiriba." Reverently carrying a balafon, the barefoot dancers circle the stage, which trembles gently under their rhythmic stomps. The scene transports the audience into the world of "pian," a term in Korean that suggests a faraway realm beyond reality. “Les Voyageurs du Lointain" (French for "The Voyagers to Afar”) is a new work by 99 Art Company and one of 31 productions featured in this year’s ARKO Selection, the Arts
Feb. 20, 2025 - 17:18:50
North Korean military quickly adapting to modern war, gaining Russian expertise: Ukrainian envoy
North Korea may have sent thousands more troops to make up for huge losses, ambassador says North Korean forces in Ukraine are rapidly evolving and absorbing Russian tactics and expertise, raising fears their involvement in the war could upset the military balance on and around the Korean Peninsula, according to the Ukrainian ambassador to South Korea, Dmytro Ponomarenko. Ponomarenko met with The Korea Herald for an interview ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukra
Feb. 19, 2025 - 18:17:40
Exclusive [Exclusive] 'Blue Ocean's service resumption delayed by lack of transparency'
US alternative trading system Blue Ocean and former partner firm Fundamental Interactions trade blame over massive system outage in August US alternative stock trading platform Blue Ocean has been unable to resume its trading service in South Korea for months with no clear explanation. The main reason could be its lack of transparency in dealing with last August's server outage, according to the CEO of a former partner company that is currently engaged in a lawsuit with the system's operator, Bl
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