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Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
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Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
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Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
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Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
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Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
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[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
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[KH Explains] Hyundai's full hybrid edge to pay off amid slow transition to pure EVs
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North Korea removes streetlights along cross-border roads with South
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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Farming households dip below 1m for first time in 2023
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Design thinking ― starting point for problem solving
A key concept in discussion of appropriate design is “design thinking.”The concept, which has been widely discussed internationally, has become the hottest trend in the field.So what is design thinking? How does it help us in the creation of appropriate technology and moreover, as its proponents claim, contribute to the world? Monika Hestad, designer & brand strategist at Brand Valley Design and associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, says design thinking
Sept. 12, 2013
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Changing lives: Design for all
This is the fifth installment in an eight-part series that examines the social role of design beyond its aesthetic aspect. The weekly series is a precursor to Herald Design Week 2013 from Oct. 7-11, which will be organized under the theme “Re-imagine the World.” ― Ed.In poverty-stricken states of sub-Saharan Africa, about 10 percent of people drink any water that is available ― at rivers, lakes and ponds. About 88 percent of people who die from diarrhea are thought to have consumed unhygienic wa
Sept. 12, 2013
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Concept Korea show in New York explores Korean identity
The Concept Korea fashion show presented a unique mix of four different Korean designers during New York Fashion Week on Monday. Under the theme of “4cus on Ma Dang” ― Ma Dang meaning courtyard in Korean and here referring to sharing the stage ― the annual fashion event presented a show that reflected both the distinctive personalities of four designers and a balanced mix of different styles on the runway at The Stage at Lincoln Center. The four designers, Lee Suk-tae (Kaal E. Suktae), Choi Bo K
Sept. 10, 2013
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Designers defy matchy-matchy wisdom for the mix
NEW YORK (AP) ― Most people are taught from a young age that they want their outfits to match.Isn’t that why there are suits? And belts should complement shoes. And try to wear the same shades of black, right?The biggest group of offenders to the conventional wisdom, however, is probably fashion designers. In the styles they’ve been previewing at New York Fashion Week, which hit its midpoint Sunday, it’s been “juxtaposition” this and “opposite” that.“It’s all in the mix: feminine with masculine,
Sept. 9, 2013
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Gwangju Design Biennale focuses on industrialization of art
If you have hesitated to visit exhibitions because of their “art for art’s sake” approach and the puzzling aesthetic world behind abstract paintings, the fifth edition of the Gwangju Design Biennale will give a better sense of art that illustrates our daily lives.“This year’s event will depart from its previous focus on forming a discourse and aesthetics productions. It will rather center on industrialization, stressing the effectiveness and efficiency (of design),” said Lee Young-hye, artistic
Sept. 6, 2013
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Architect Toyo Ito discusses his inspiration, philosophy
The Korea Herald is publishing an interview series on some of the world’s most creative minds who are invited to Korea to share their design philosophies and vision during the Herald Design Week 2013, Oct. 7-11. ― Ed. Toyo Ito is the winner of the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Nobel prize of architecture. The Japanese architect’s career spanning some 40 years is an impressive list of both critically acclaimed and popularly appreciated buildings around the world.The Sendai Mediathique com
Sept. 5, 2013
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Herald Design Forum written auction
Japanese architect Toyo Ito’s sketch and an Alessi cup gift set inspired by it will be auctioned at the Herald Design Forum next month.The “Ripples” drawing by the winner of the 2013 Pritzker Prize features green frogs creating ripples on a pond. The coffee cup set by the Italian kitchen utensil brand Alessi consists of two simple white porcelain cups accented with green frogs and white saucers. Ito’s works will be on display on the first floor of Blue Square, the main venue of the Herald Design
Sept. 4, 2013
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British designer Gary Card talks about creative journey
The Korea Herald is publishing an interview series on some of the world’s most creative minds who are invited to Korea to share their design philosophies and vision during the Herald Design Week 2013, Oct. 7-11. ― Ed. By Lee Woo-young London-based designer Gary Card has explored areas between design and art with a diverse mix of work such as sculptural props, illustrations and set designs. Although it’s hard to give him a label, he has fallen under such names as prop-maker, illustrator and set d
Aug. 29, 2013
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Korea leads the way in smart packaging design
Smart packaging is the latest development in the Korean packaging industry ― the technology that enables consumers to connect with and communicate better with products, according to Shim Jin-kie, director of the Korea Packaging Center of the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.“Technology creates products and packages that are easy and convenient to use. Some packages will be built with a technology that talks to users about product information, such as how to use it and how many days are l
Aug. 29, 2013
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Sustainable packaging design for better life
This is the third installment in an eight-part series that examines the social role of design beyond its aesthetic aspect. The weekly series is a precursor to Herald Design Week 2013 from Oct. 7-11, which will be organized under the theme of “Re-imagine the World.” ― Ed.Sustainability has been a keyword in the world of design for nearly a decade and packaging design has been no exception in this effort. The packaging industry moved from the conventional idea of the role of packages as a sales bo
Aug. 29, 2013
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Traditional Vienna goes brand-crazy in luxury facelift
VIENNA (AFP) ― Half a dozen new five-star hotels, flagship stores for Louis Vuitton, Prada and Emporio Armani: Vienna is undergoing a luxury facelift that is delighting Arab, Asian and Russian tourists, as well as locals.Always the epitome of elegance and culture, the Austrian capital was long set on tradition.Grand hotels like the famous Sacher, Bristol and Imperial dated back to the Austro-Hungarian empire and on the limited luxury shopping mile ― the Kohlmarkt ― internationally recognisable b
Aug. 28, 2013
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Adventures of two larvae capture commuters’ hearts
Two little brave larvae, Red and Yellow, embark on an adventure out into the world from the sewage drain in which they live.They fly out of the sewer after turning into butterflies, but in the blink of an eye, they lose their wings in an airplane accident, and begin an urban adventure facing a series of dangers in a large metropolitan city. Their tales of everyday survival play out continually in “Larva,” featured on screens in Seoul’s subway and buses. “They make everyone laugh. It doesn’t targ
Aug. 23, 2013
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New driving for aging, traffic-congested world
Yeonggwang County in South Jeolla Province, one of the largest nuclear power plant sites in Korea, was the first county in Korea to recognize the need for personal electric vehicles as a way to offer safe and comfortable mobility for the elderly, who make up around 25 percent of the county’s total population. The county also reports frequent accidents involving tractors that are used by many elderly for not just farming, but also for short commutes. In 2011, 4 out of 10 car accidents involved ag
Aug. 22, 2013
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Design innovation in electric vehicles
The electric personal mobility vehicle ― a one-passenger car that comes in various shapes and sizes ― should break away from traditional automobile design in order for people to adopt the innovative vehicle for the urban lifestyle, according to Lee Keun, dean of the International Design School for Advanced Studies at Hongik University.“It’s a new genre of mobility. The material, design and fuel are completely different from gas-powered cars. The reason people feel hesitant to embrace the electri
Aug. 22, 2013
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Diversity of crafts laid bare in Cheongju
An international showcase of modern craft trends will be held in the birthplace of the metal crafts, Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, next month. The 8th Cheongju International Craft Biennale, the world’s biggest craft festival, aims to focus on the artistic aspect of craftworks as well as their practical uses and purposes, bringing together 6,000 works by 3,000 artists from 60 countries around the world. Under the theme of “Something OLD Something NEW,” the craft biennale will exhibit all
Aug. 20, 2013
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Vintage British homeware firm Cath Kidston blooms
LONDON (AFP) ― The world of Cath Kidston is instantly identifiable, full of bright colors, cheerful prints and nostalgia for an imagined English way of life ― and has made the homeware company one of Britain‘s global success stories.A cult following for the vintage-themed bags, clothes and kitchenware, particularly in Asia, helped the company break through the 100 million pound ($155 million) sales barrier this year for the first time.It is a milestone for the brand as it celebrates 20 years sin
Aug. 19, 2013
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From copycat to innovator: Korea creates design identity
This is the first in an eight-part series that examines the social role of design beyond its aesthetic aspect. The weekly series is a precursor to Herald Design Week 2013, Oct. 7-11, which will be organized under the theme of “Re-imagine the World.” ― Ed.Korea is today one of the leading industrial nations with cutting-edge technologies and dynamic design. However, it has not been long that design emerged as a major factor in the manufacturing and lifestyle of Koreans. Considering the country ha
Aug. 15, 2013
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Dutch design and architecture showcased in Seoul
Dutch architecture and design have played a leading role in the global scene with their functional yet playful qualities. Dubbed “the world’s largest artificial paradise,” the Netherlands has developed distinctive architectural and design styles in battling floods and other natural disasters as much of its land is below sea level. The key architectural and design qualities of the Netherlands can be seen in Seoul at a new special exhibition put together by the Korea Foundation, the state-funded a
Aug. 13, 2013
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Modern luxury meets Soviet retro chic as GUM turns 120
MOSCOW (AFP) ― In Soviet days, people queued here to buy Romanian boots or East German bras, but Moscow‘s vast GUM shopping arcade, which turns 120 this year, is now a luxury emporium that plays on Soviet nostalgia.The official 120th birthday celebrations will take place in several months at the Gosudarstvenny Universalny Magazin (GUM), or State Universal Store, whose three cream-walled arcades topped with a 16,000-square meter glass roof opened opposite the Kremlin in the Tsarist era on Dec. 2,
Aug. 7, 2013
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Summer beauty tips
New sunscreen products are on store shelves every summer, confusing shoppers about what to pick for their vacations. Sunscreens come in various forms: lotion, spray, balm and stick. To protect every area of your skin from the sizzling sun, more than one type of sunscreen is needed. If you plan to hit the beach, sunscreen spray is useful in applying to areas that you find hard to reach such as the back; stick type for curvy areas; and balm as it provides full coverage on areas that may go unprote
Aug. 2, 2013