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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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[Herald Interview] Snarky Puppy gears up for first concert in Korea
Led by Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Michael League, fusion instrumental band Snarky Puppy is holding its first concert in Korea on Tuesday night at the Blue Square theater in Hannam-dong, Seoul. The large-scale band was started by League more than 10 years ago while he was attending jazz school at the University of North Texas. Gathering together nine of his pals, the band was initially launched as an opportunity for the budding composer to play out the jazzy hybrid funk music that
PerformanceOct. 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Saudi Arabia to benchmark Korea’s transport systems
A top official of Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh said that he would like his country to adopt Korea’s smart transportation system, which was unlike anything he has seen before. “I was impressed by Seoul’s clean, efficient and safe public transportation system which also covers most parts of the city at reasonable fares,” Mohammed Bin Ali Alsheikh, Economic Studies Unit Director of Arriyadh Development Authority, told The Korea Herald Oct. 17. Nine officials, including Alsheikh, from Arriy
IndustryOct. 19, 2014
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[Herald Interview] TriBeluga to support Korean tech start-ups
TriBeluga, a Chinese start-up incubation center, said it will “spare no effort” in supporting South Korean tech start-ups seeking to make inroads into China’s environment, health care and education sectors. Lili Luo, president and founder of TriBeluga, said the incubator will not only provide seed money to early-stage innovative start-ups, but also help them grow via initial public offerings or mergers and acquisitions, two key factors that determine the success and sustainability of start-ups.“
TechnologyOct. 16, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Dansaekhwa is a miracle’
LONDON ― From a Western viewpoint, Dansaekhwa paintings may seem confusing. They don’t fit into familiar key art movements in Western art history. First created in the 1960s, Dansaekhwa paintings may be in line with minimalism. But behind their simple imagery is much more complex meaning. They resulted from the suppressed freedom of expression that Korean artists experienced under authoritarian governments of the past. Artist Ha Chong-hyun, 80, recalls his selection of materials, looking at his
PerformanceOct. 16, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Blind offers platform for frank communication
Blind, an anonymous mobile message board developed by startup Team Blind, is quickly changing the way communication takes place in corporate offices.First launched in 2013 as an exclusive service for employees of Korean Internet giant Naver, Blind message boards are made upon the request of employees of the same company or of the same industry sector.Since the message board is accessible only to those from the same firm or same industry, the subjects discussed on the board are mostly linked to t
TechnologyOct. 15, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Time to change outdated education system’
Throughout his life, Cho Hi-yeon has always had a reputation as a fighter. During his college years, he was imprisoned for going against the dictatorship of former President Park Chung-hee, and he spent much of his life as a civil rights activist. Indeed, he was one of Korea’s most outspoken progressive advocates.Now, the 58-year-old Seoul education superintendent is looking to transform the city’s education system through offering equal opportunities in learning.“I believe that the competition-
Social AffairsOct. 13, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Chinese eyeing more M&A deals in Korea: expert
China’s takeover appetite for Korean companies will continue to rise, targeting technology firms and consumer goods makers, a market researcher forecast.In the latest deal, Chinese apparel company Lancy Group acquired a 15.3 percent stake in Agabang, Korea’s oldest baby wear brand. Several Chinese companies reportedly have expressed interest in buying out Pantech, the nation’s third-largest smartphone maker.According to Merger Market, a global deal news provider, China’s takeovers of Korean comp
IndustryOct. 12, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Korea, Ivory Coast talk Ebola fight
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara was visibly upbeat about his meet-up with President Park Geun-hye at Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday, due to growing commercial links and badly needed South Korean investment in a slew of infrastructure projects underway in the West African nation.The former veteran IMF economist also emphasized the role South Korea could play in the fight against the spread of the Ebola virus thanks to its world-renowned scientific and medical prowess.Ouattara said he and Park d
Foreign AffairsOct. 12, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Doota to export fashion know-how
Doota, or Doosan Tower shopping center, has been taking a different approach to globalization. Instead of designers and their designs, it has decided to export its expertise in managing shopping malls. Doota recently provided consulting to two Chinese shopping malls that are now in operation, and is in talks with others to provide similar services. “We have decided that it would be risky to take everything abroad. So, instead of rushing to export our fashion hardware, we will be selling our soft
IndustryOct. 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Reunification biggest variable in Korean economy’
South Korea’s economy will log slow yet steady growth in the coming years, largely benefiting from the rise of China, with the most significant variable in the forecast being the possibility of unification with North Korea, according to an Asia-Pacific economic expert.“Inter-Korean unification, if achieved in a peaceful and gradual manner, will provide an unparalleled momentum to the economy,” Rajiv Biswas, senior director and APAC region chief economist at IHS Global Insight, told The Korea Her
Oct. 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Pilgrimage in memory of engineer father’
The Chosun Hotel, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, holds a significant place in the modern history of Korea. It was one of the first modern buildings in Seoul, and served as a temporary residence for presidents, diplomats, businessmen and scholars, who created links between Korea and the outside world after the country opened up in the early 1900s. For Sandra Huet, the hotel has a personal meaning. It’s the place that keeps her memories of her father alive. Huet’s father George
TravelOct. 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Billboard’s Janice Min talks potential and future of K-pop
With the pursuit of using music to connect countries, people and content across geographical boundaries, the annual MU:CON Seoul music conference kicked off on Monday with the opening address of keynote speaker Janice Min, copresident and chief creative officer of Guggenheim Media’s Entertainment Group.As the copresident and CCO, Min oversees the prestigious American entertainment media publications The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard. In 2010, the former journalist took the reins of The Hollyw
Oct. 6, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Helping students make connections across fields
As humanity progresses into the 21st century, the ability to cross between previously unrelated fields of study is becoming more important. Whether it is converging biology and engineering, design and technology or Internet technology and nanotechnology, there has been growing demand for individuals to transcend the boundaries of disciplines and address the problems at hand.As the world becomes more complex and uncertain, the value of liberal arts education that helps students acquire such an ab
Social AffairsOct. 5, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea should no longer expect trickle-down effect’
South Korea should no longer expect a “trickle-down” of benefits from conglomerates and the rich to small companies and low-income earners, a local economics professor said, urging the government to seek a paradigm shift in its growth strategy. Korea has been considered a model country of “condensed” economic success from the ashes of the Korean War within a half century, heavily leaning on the spillover effect from the growth of conglomerates. “Big-businesses-friendly economic policies with an
Oct. 5, 2014
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[Herald Interview] WWF calls for ‘greener’ Korean economy
With its persistent overconsumption and energy-intensive industry, Korea should step up efforts to curb its ecological footprint by “greening” its economy and adopting environmentally sustainable practices, the head of the Korean chapter of the World Wide Fund for Nature said. The Gland, Switzerland-based nonprofit organization launched the Korean edition of its flagship Living Planet Index on Wednesday. In the biennial report, it said the populations of more than 10,000 species of mammals, bird
Foreign AffairsOct. 1, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Montblanc inspires future generations of patrons
Offering patrons a stage to show how supporting arts and culture can make a better world is a significant factor in convincing them to make contributions, according to the chairman of the Montblanc Cultural Foundation.“So it’s important for us to step up to act and support cultural development,” Lutz Bethge told The Korea Herald in a recent interview in Seoul. The chairman was in the country last week to announce this year’s South Korean recipient of the annual Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patro
IndustryOct. 1, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Houston mayor seeks bigger economic ties with Seoul
The resumption of U.S. energy exports after nearly four decades and the rise of shale gas as a next-generation energy source will reinforce South Korea-Houston ties in the future, Houston Mayor Annise Parker said. “About 50 percent of our major economy is fueled by the oil and gas sector. The unconventional extraction of shale gas in the country has invigorated the atmosphere and has become a game changer. We are learning about Korean companies’ interest in the sector,” said the leader of the la
Oct. 1, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Seoul has good chance of becoming offshore RMB hub’
South Korea’s renmibi market is still largely passive, especially considering its trade volume with China, but the country is considered a leading candidate as a global offshore hub for the Chinese currency, according to a transaction banking expert.“Korea’s currency market is going through a transition phase, which means that most local banks realize the importance of the renmibi trade but still lack the necessary manpower and expertise,” Kim Dan-joo, the head of transaction banking at Standard
Sept. 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Conductor preaches beauty of orchestral music
As many as a hundred people gather ― each with their own musical instrument and own musical world ― to create harmony. There will mostly likely be some drama.It’s the conductor who must put aside whatever discord that members may have, make them work like organs of the human body, and in the end present harmonious music. Conductor Kim Bong-mee says the beauty of orchestral music is right there in that moment. “So many different people with different musical instruments and colors come together f
PerformanceSept. 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Philanthropy is about finding shared value: UWW chief
Philanthropy is not about society’s “haves” giving their wealth to the “have-nots,” but about inspiring governments and corporations to find value via their contributions, according to the chief of the world’s largest nonprofit organization.“Philanthropic activities are just like business projects ― one should first find the value, set a detailed goal and take the most cost-effective actions,” Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, told The Korea Herald in an interview. “Con
Sept. 28, 2014