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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Doctors' group picks new leader amid tense standoff over increased enrollment quota
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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[Kim Seong-kon] The April 2024 election will decide our future
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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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[Herald Interview] Ties 'turbulent,' but ball in Seoul's court: Russian Ambassador
South Korea and Russia are currently in a "turbulent" place, but the future will be different if Seoul takes steps to stabilize bilateral ties, according to the new Russian Ambassador to Seoul Georgy Zinoviev. "We perceive that the ball is in the (South) Korean court. So, we are ready when our (South) Korean partners are ready," the ambassador in an interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul on Monday. "But, we are not going to enforce or try to impose any goodwill on our
Foreign AffairsJan. 24, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Thoughtful approach keeps winning Korean investments in Indiana
"Breaking bread for some good talks has been super important in building solid relationships with Korean businesses, creating a trust that keeps them coming back to invest more," said Jillian Turner, the senior vice president of global partnerships and investments at the Indiana Economic Development Corp. Turner emphasized the importance of interpersonal dynamics in understanding the nuanced needs of Korean companies during a recent phone interview with the Korea Herald. Her primary re
IndustryJan. 23, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Yongin aims to become special city of semiconductors
Out of the many policies the city of Yongin announced last year, the news about the city’s semiconductor cluster being selected as a specialized complex by the government was selected as Yongin’s top news report of 2023 among citizens, city government officials and reporters based in the city. In a survey conducted by Yongin Special City, 12,140 survey respondents chose the top five best news reports about the city’s policies out of 26 reports that were selected previously by t
Social AffairsJan. 22, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Evnne shows off vulnerabilities as 'rascals' in 'Un: SEEN’
Behind every stage beaming with blinding lights are hours spent in the dark, getting ready for that moment in the limelight. The road to debuting as a K-pop artist is likewise a difficult and exacting one. It is a journey that Evnne sings about in its second EP, “Un: SEEN,” released Monday. “We tried to talk about our hidden scars in this album. Such scars represent the difficult journey we’ve been through trying to debut as a K-pop act. As you know, our group consist
K-popJan. 22, 2024
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[Herald Interview] ‘Citizen of a Kind’ shows power of film based on true story
Director Park Young-ju’s upcoming commercial film debut, “Citizen of a Kind” is based on true events from 2016 in which Kim Seong-ja, a middle-aged laundry shop owner, helped lead to the arrest of a criminal organization boss after a gang member had asked her to rescue him in a phone call. The film revolves around Duk-hee (Ra Mi-ran), who travels to Qingdao, China, to capture the boss of a criminal organization after she falls victim to a voice phishing scam. It was Son Jae-min
FilmJan. 21, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Ra Mi-ran expresses story of self-esteem, personal growth in "Citizen of a Kind"
Ra Mi-ran, best known for her comic relief roles in a slew of hit Korean dramas such as "Reply 1988" (2015) and "Dr. Park's Clinic" (2022), said her new comedy film "Citizen of a Kind" tells story of the personal growth of an individual and what it means to maintain one's self-esteem through hardships. "Citizen of a Kind" is the story of an ordinary individual named Duk-hee, who falls victim to a voice phishing scam and travels to China to captur
FilmJan. 19, 2024
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[Herald Interview] ‘US election main risk for Korean chip, EV makers’
This year’s US presidential election is expected to be the biggest geopolitical risk for Korean companies already reeling from supply chain disruptions and protectionist policies amid an escalating Washing-Beijing rivalry, according to a global specialist in risk management. “The US election could have more direct impacts on Korean businesses in several markets (compared to other risk factors),” said Andrew Gilholm, director of analysis practice for Greater China and North Asia
IndustryJan. 18, 2024
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[Herald Interview] 'The Bequeathed' merges concepts of horror and family
Yeon Sang-ho, star director of mega-hits such as the 2016 zombie film "Train to Busan" and the 2021 Netflix original fantasy drama series "Hellbound," is back with "The Bequeathed," a new Netflix original thriller drama series. "The Bequeathed" is a 6-part series that focuses on a series of ominous events which occur after Yoon Seo-ha (Kim Hyun-joo) receives a family grave site as inheritance following the death of her uncle. Conflict heightens as her half
TelevisionJan. 18, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee say historical themes drew them to 'Gyeongseong Creature'
Actors Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee said they most wanted to portray the lives of people living in 1945, when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule, through their roles in "Gyeongseong Creature." The final episode of the first season of the 10-part Netflix original series aired on Jan. 5. "Gyeongseong Creature" tells the story of Jang Tae-sung (Park Seo-joon) and Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee), who investigate clandestine operations taking place in a hidden basement of a hospita
TelevisionJan. 17, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Veteran trade lawyer urges readiness for heightened geopolitical uncertainty
Growing geopolitical risks are having profound impacts on the global economy, affecting policies, trade and competition in markets. In the business world, legal disputes across borders are likely to increase against this backdrop, and geopolitical factors may also affect how these cases play out, John Quinn, a veteran trial lawyer who specializes in patent and corporate law, said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. Quinn founded Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, one of the top liti
IndustryJan. 16, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Sistar19 shows maturity in new single 'No More (Ma Boy)'
Sistar19, the unit from the now-defunct girl group Sistar, is back with a new single album “No More (Ma Boy).” This is the duo's first new single album in 11 years. Hyolyn and Bora of Sistar19 show what it is to sing and dance in a relaxed and composed manner, a change that comes from years in the K-pop scene. “We released our first digital single as Sistar19 just three years after our debut so we were really tense when performing. But with this new album, we wanted to sho
K-popJan. 16, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Tei hopes to exceed expectations with dream role in 'Rebecca'
South Korean singer and actor Tei embarked on his journey as a ballad singer in 2003, leaving a strong impression on the public with chart-topping hits such as "Love Leaves Its Scent" and "Same Pillow." Transitioning to musicals, Tei made his debut on the stage in 2012's "Sherlock Holmes.” His career has steadily continued with productions like "Gone With the Wind" (2018) and "Gwangju" (2020). Recently, the 40-year-old actor took on the rol
PerformanceJan. 15, 2024
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[Herald Interview] 'Single's Inferno 3' may be most successful season yet
The producers of Netflix dating show "Single's Inferno 3" said the third season was the most successful compared to previous seasons. The last episode of "Single's Inferno 3" was aired Tuesday amid much excited squabbles about the cast's actions and their decisions on their final partners. "'Single's Inferno' and 'Single's Inferno 2' garnered total viewing hours of some 6 million viewing hours, respectively, but the third seas
TelevisionJan. 15, 2024
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[Herald Interview] KCM celebrates 20th anniversary with gratitude for fans
Marking the 20th year of his ballad singer career, KCM returned with a new album, “US,” sending gratitude to his fans on Sunday. The album is the finale of the first chapter of his life, as well as the starting point of his next chapter, according to KCM. From the album title, "US," to the first track "To My Fans," which he wrote and composed himself, KCM's new album is full of his love for his fans. "When I held my 20th anniversary concert in November,
PerformanceJan. 15, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Lee Kwang-ho paints to learn his desires
Numerous painstaking depictions of each blade of grass, flower and plant fill 59 canvases that are pieced together to create a complete work that is more than 12 meters long and fills the wall from floor to ceiling. It’s a rare experience to feel awe while standing in front of an artwork, but Lee Kwang-ho’s large-scale painting of a New Zealand wetland at Kukje Gallery is overwhelming. Lee could not recall how many brushes he has at his studio when asked during an interview with The
Arts & DesignJan. 14, 2024
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[CES 2024] [Herald Interview] SK Telecom to bolster AI ties with big tech firms
LAS VEGAS -- South Korea's largest telecom carrier SK Telecom is seeking to expand cooperation with big tech firms to fulfill its vision of becoming a "global AI company," according to its AI assistant service chief on Wednesday. "SK Telecom’s AI services are anticipated to achieve effective results based on various possibilities and capabilities both here and abroad. To accelerate our global business expansion, we’ve formed a global tech alliance and cooperated w
TechnologyJan. 12, 2024
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[Herald Interview] From Spain to Korea, Grupo Vocal Millennium hopes to rekindle Korean folk music
Dressed in traditional Korean hanbok, Spanish vocalists serenade audiences with the melodic tunes of Korean folk songs and "Arirang "-- not in Korea, but in Spain. Well before the global phenomenon of K-pop took hold, Lim Jae-sik, the artistic director of Spain's Grupo Vocal Millennium, dedicated himself to getting professional singers in Spain to sing Korean songs. In 1999, Lim, a lifelong member and head of tenors at RTVE Choir, the oldest professional choir in Spain, recruited
PerformanceJan. 12, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri say “Alienoid” is about relationships
Actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Kim Tae-ri said “Alienoid” wraps up the story on humans’ fate and relationships, which also well-translated the two actors’ close friendship to the screen. “After watching the completed version of part 2, I thought that yes, this is what director Choi wanted to say, a story on relationships and fate,” Ryu said in an interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul on Jan. 3. He said that the close friendship between him and Kim was also transla
FilmJan. 11, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Lotte Biologics' US plant to begin ADC services in early 2025
SAN FRANCISCO -- Lotte Biologics will begin production of its antibody-drug conjugates at its US plant by the first quarter of 2025, according to its CEO Richard Lee, who spoke at a meeting with reporters on Monday, held on the sidelines of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. As ADCs have emerged as a promising class of treatments, the Korean contract drug manufacturer has received a myriad of requests from potential clients to offer a full line of ADC services at its production site in Syrac
IndustryJan. 10, 2024
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[Herald Interview] 'Gyeongseong Creature' focuses on human stories of 1945, not monsters
With a whopping total production cost of 70 billion won ($53 million), the first season of "Gyeongseong Creature," touted as one of Netflix Korea's most anticipated original dramas of the second half of 2023, aired its last episode on Friday. "Gyeongseong Creature" tells the story of Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee) and Jang Tae-sung (Park Seo-joon), who set out on a journey for survival in 1945, during the Japanese colonial period in Korea. Since its release, the drama serie
TelevisionJan. 10, 2024