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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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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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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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[Herald Interview] ‘Don’t waste time worrying about glass ceiling’
The key for women seeking to break through the glass ceiling is to stop thinking too much about it and focus more on getting their work done, according to Hwang Mi-young, chief customer officer of Kyobo Life Insurance.“A keen awl is visible even when you try to hide it inside your pocket. What I am trying to say is that if you have the ability to prove your worth, everyone will acknowledge it and give you your due credit, regardless of which gender you are,” said Hwang in an interview with The K
IndustryJuly 31, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Lab Series campaigns for ‘less is more’
Lab Series, an Estee Lauder skin care line for men, believes less is more when it comes to men’s cosmetics. “For beginners, starting with one or two ― perhaps all-in-one products ― is enough. When they are ready, they could mix some more,” said Paul Jarrod Frank, a skin care expert at Lab Series, in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. “I would rather have customers buy a single classic product for 20 or 30 years than buy multiple (types) at once without knowing the exact pros and cons,” he
IndustryJuly 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Kim Nam-gil returns in perfectly tailored role
When people think of Kim Nam-gil ― a 33-year-old actor with a lean, masculine physique ― they often describe him as coldhearted and intense with sad, mysterious eyes, thanks to the revenge-seeking characters he played in 2010 TV drama “Bad Guys” and recent show “Shark.”But little has been shown of what lies beneath his dark and weighty roles: a hilarious, talkative, laid-back man who at times “has some screws loose,” he said at the press premiere of his new movie. It seems as though the actor fo
FilmJuly 29, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Uber can do more good than harm for Seoul’
Calvin Kang. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)Uber, a fast-growing car-sharing app based out of Silicon Valley, said it can boost a wider range of transportation choices for consumers, and encourage the local cab industry to improve its services and abolish malpractices such as ride refusals and overcharging.Calvin Kang, general manager of Uber Korea, said that it hopes to convince the Seoul government via a dialogue to see these positive social effects from having Uber maintain operations in the
TechnologyJuly 27, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Hana should gain KEB’s trust before merger’
Hana Financial Group executives should first gain the trust of Korea Exchange Bank employees before taking steps to merge KEB with Hana Bank, KEB union spokesman Kim Bo-heon said.“The 2012 agreement with Hana, which guaranteed KEB’s managerial independence for the following five years, basically embodies our hopes to secure KEB’s identity and competency. Breaking that promise means breaking the trust of the union and management,” Kim recently told The Korea Herald. Kim Bo-heon. ( Ahn Hoon/The Ko
July 27, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Nissan Korea chief enjoys best year
Takehiko Kikuchi, president of Nissan Korea, said he had the most exciting and memorable moments of his career over the past year as its Korean business gained sales momentum. “It was the most exciting year of my life,” Kikuchi recalled during an interview with The Korea Herald. He joined the Korean unit of the Japanese auto giant last July.With the successful launches of several new models ranging from the Nissan Juke crossover to the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan, Nissan and its luxury sibling Inf
MobilityJuly 27, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Gontran Cherrier opens first Seoul bakery
Within four years, Paris-based baker Gontran Cherrier has grown a solitary bakery into an international, multi-location behemoth. While people can now gnaw on Cherrier’s creations in countries as far away from his native France as Singapore, Japan and as of July 17, South Korea, the far-reaching global spread of the star baker’s bread does not seem to have diminished the artisanal bent of his work. If his first South Korean outlet, which opened in Seoul’s Seorae Village last week, is any indicat
FoodJuly 25, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Hydro Asia 2014 highlights climate change and water issues
Climate change is emerging as a critical factor in the development of a sustainable water management model as many countries across the world have suffered from various water-related natural disasters, such as unprecedented drought and floods triggered by changing climate conditions.“Climate change is no longer a story that we are far from, but it is a serious problem that we are facing today,” said Choi Gye-woon, CEO of Korea Water Resources Corp. ― also known as K-water ― in his opening remark
IndustryJuly 24, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Free trade pact with China could be boon for food exports’
South Korea and China are now in the final steps of signing a bilateral free trade agreement in a move triggering concerns among local farmers of the possible havoc that low-cost, mass-produced Chinese products may wreak on the local agricultural sector.But a senior agriculture industry official believes the FTA deal with Asia’s biggest economy will not be without substantial export opportunities. “China is already our most important market for farm produce and agro-processed foods. The free tra
IndustryJuly 22, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Learning, preparedness key to disaster risk reduction’
This is the 10th installment in a series of interviews with chiefs of United Nations offices in Korea. ― Ed.The Sewol ferry disaster in April raised global alarm over disaster prevention and crisis management. A public furor persists over the government’s flawed response, while the state auditor billed it a “man-made debacle” resulting from a concoction of official negligence, corruption and corporate greed. Despite the continuing grief and misery at the rescue scene, Korea should now work to ra
Foreign AffairsJuly 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] After growth, Maserati bets big on Korea
Maserati, the maker of niche sporty, exotic Italian driving machines, is betting big on South Korea, where its car sales are expected to soar almost sevenfold to some 700 vehicles this year.“Nothing comes as surprise,” Umberto Maria Cini, Maserati’s managing director of overseas markets, told The Korea Herald in Seoul on Thursday. “It’s definitely a success that we have prepared over the years and of which now we see the results. It was meant to be like that.”According to the carmaker, Maserati
MobilityJuly 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Representing tradition
Jeongdong Theater, established and run by the government, has a clear mission: to introduce Korea’s traditional arts to foreign visitors. Tucked away behind Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, the small theater with 250 seats has been mounting traditional arts performances every day for the past 17 years. On Sunday, it celebrated its millionth audience member, a milestone in its devoted history since its foundation on the historic site of the country’s first Western-style theater. In an interview last w
CultureJuly 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Staying cool in summer
Winix, once a parts supplier for Samsung Electronics’ refrigerators and water dispensers in the 1980s, has grown into a leading dehumidifier manufacturer in South Korea, beating home appliance giants including LG Electronics.Dunstin Yoon, senior director of Winix’s management innovation, said the company will make all-out efforts to retain its leadership in the dehumidifier market, especially during July and August, the hottest and most humid months of year.“We will continuously forge ahead to m
IndustryJuly 16, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Dongsuh paves ‘Frima Road’ with dedication to localize
Adding a spoonful of cream to a cup of coffee doesn’t sound too special, but Dongsuh Food’s powdered coffee cream Frima is more than that. It is used in many different ways including as a dry milk replacement, as an ingredient for cereal mix and baking mix, and as a taste enhancer for bubble tea. Having started to sell beyond the Korean market in 1982, Frima is now sold in 27 countries, ranging from Russia and Central Asia all the way to Vietnam, grossing more than $60 million in 2013 from overs
BusinessJuly 15, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Experts say Seoul would benefit from North American shale gas
Natural gas from shale rocks in North America could provide more options for energy-thirsty countries such as South Korea, according to energy experts at global market research firm IHS. “(Shale gas) supply from North America creates more opportunities for Korea and options for Korean buyers,” Ron Kapavik, Vice President of IHS Energy’s Asia Pacific division said in an interview with The Korea Herald on the sidelines of the 4th Energy Future Forum which held in Seoul on July 10. Ron Kapavik, vic
IndustryJuly 15, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Understanding contemporary South Korea through K-pop
Characterized by a Western sound, synchronized dance moves and a repetitive and addictive melody, and sung by well-crafted performers with a dedicated following, K-pop, or contemporary South Korean music, has become a defining aspect of modern Korean culture, gaining international recognition over the past decade.The government, media and entrepreneurs have taken a keen interest in K-pop, which has managed to bring Korean influences to various corners of the world. Its impact goes beyond the Asi
July 14, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Hibrand to woo high-end shoppers
Hibrand, a premium shopping outlet, located in the affluent Yangjae area of Seoul, is eager to change the tide in local shopping trends by attracting more people to outlet stores, a move that its CEO sees to be critical as the shopping center seeks the next level in business. “With the Korean economy entering a low-growth era, more high-end shoppers are migrating to premium outlets from department stores,’’ Hibrand vice president Jin Chang-bum said in an interview with The Korea Herald. “Riding
IndustryJuly 10, 2014
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[Herald Interview] RNA research will open new horizon in fighting cancer: expert
Decoding human DNA and targeting mutant proteins used to be seen as the key to curing cancer and other chronic diseases.But the drugs that have come out of years of DNA research are still unable to prevent recalcitrant cancer cells from terminally spreading.A Korean biologist said ribonucleic acid, or RNA, one of three classes of biological macromolecules essential for life, will likely play an important role in treating cancer in the near future.“Almost 98 percent of RNA remains unknown. But as
TechnologyJuly 9, 2014
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[Herald Interview] ‘Being a brand is being responsible’
Very few South Korean low-to-mid-range accessory makers survived after the influx of cheaper Chinese products in the 2000s. They remained anonymous as outsourcers for the global market or nestled in online markets. JMarkers, the company behind the accessory brands accessory kitchen and Rustik, is a rare breed, building up its own brand and exporting products under its own brand. Established in 2011 by Jake Han and Jeen Park, JMarkers runs seven stores and sells its tems at two select shops. It a
BusinessJuly 8, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Heerim aims to be Asia’s top architecture firm
South Korean architectural firm Heerim Architects & Planners is aiming to make its services available to more countries around the world, mostly to emerging regions where architectural know-how is in big demand. “Heerim hopes to become Asia’s No. 1 and the world’s fifth (largest)global architectural service provider by 2020,” Heerim’s chief executive Jeong Young-kyoon told The Korea Herald in an interview. “My goal is to plant our architectural style in as many places as I can.”To jump into a le
BusinessJuly 8, 2014