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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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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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Seoul Metro to seek legal action against malicious complaints
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Illit, mired in controversy, remains on Billboard charts for 5th week
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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[Herald Interview] Violinist Kim Bomsori on Go and her nickname, "competition hunter"
It is true that the name "Bomsori" holds the beautiful meaning of "spring sound" in Korean and is quite rare to come across, but it is not the sole reason why violinist Kim Bomsori stands out. A recent email interview with Kim reveals what truly makes the 32-year-old violinist special. She fell in love with the string instrument at the age of five when she was mesmerized by the sound of Korean violinist Chung Kyung-wha’s performance, even though it didn’t take l
PerformanceJune 9, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Versatile conductor Lahav Shani's golden triangle of inspiration
On June 19, 2016, Lahav Shani made his debut with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra as conductor of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, "Pathetique." Two months later, he was appointed as the chief conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra to lead it as its youngest conductor from September 2018. On the same date this year, Shani will lead the orchestra to perform the Symphony “Pathetique” for a Korean audience -- the symphony with which he made his first encounte
PerformanceJune 9, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Minister turns to AI classes to cool competition in education
Education Minister Lee Ju-ho is attempting to change the course of South Korea’s education system by adopting artificial intelligence technology in all public school classrooms, which the minister claims will transform the nation’s hypercompetitive education culture and make it the first country in the world to adopt such measures at scale. Calling it a “paradigm shift,” Lee said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Monday that the new plan of replacing paper-based te
Social AffairsJune 8, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Korea emerges as center for cross border investment: IFC
Upon entering the interview room, Riccardo Puliti, the regional vice president for Asia and the Pacific at the International Finance Corporation, underscored that this is his third visit to Korea within the past eight months. “I was here in November, I was here in February, and I will be back here in September. It is evident that Korea is evolving into a prominent center for sustainable cross border investment,” he said during an interview with The Korea Herald on May 25 at the IFC K
IndustryJune 7, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Keum Suk Gendry-Kim talks about life choices in 'Tomorrow is Another Day'
Celebrated graphic novelist Keum Suk Gendry-Kim has returned with “Tomorrow is Another Day,” a story of a couple grappling with infertility. Garnering global acclaim, her works -- most notably “Grass” (2017) and “The Waiting” (2020) -- have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Harvey Award in 2020 for "Grass." She is the first Korean to have won the prestigious award. Gendry-Kim's latest work centers on Bada, a 34-year-old cartoon
BooksJune 6, 2023
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[Herald Interview] For singer-songwriter Kassy, music is means of expressing true feelings
Singer-songwriter Kassy is an introvert who has difficulty expressing her feelings and emotions, but she has music to lean on as her medium to share such things. “Just like me, I think there are a lot of people who are not used to talking about themselves and instead rely on music to relieve their stress and express their feelings. I share my experiences and feelings through music hoping that it could help such people relate to and be comforted,” she said in an interview with The Kor
K-popJune 5, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Don Lee’s obsession with boxing powers his action franchise
The first image that’s normally associated with action star Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok in South Korea, is his powerful punch in action flicks. He smacks down zombies with his bare hands in “Train to Busan” (2016) and delightfully brings a group of gangsters under his control in “The Roundup” series. Yet, the 51-year-old action star was also an average man who struggled to make ends meet by cleaning stairs and delivering takeout by motorcycle. Doing so many
FilmJune 4, 2023
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[Herald Interview] New York artist Gregory de la Haba brings energy, force to Hangaram
New York artist Gregory de la Haba’s first show in Seoul is underway at Hangaram Art Museum of the Seoul Arts Center, showcasing some 20 paintings completed over the last two years. As was the case for many people around the world, the pandemic period was a productive one for de la Haba, who set up a studio inside his garage at the back of his house in the borough of Queens when he could not travel to his studio in Brooklyn, New York. Unable to travel or meet friends, de la Haba’s fo
Arts & DesignJune 2, 2023
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[Herald Interview] ‘Ecosystem’ needed for S. Korea, Italy to bolster relations: Italy envoy
South Korea and Italy should come together for business as well as cultural ties as they prepare to mark 140 years of relations next year, Italian Ambassador to South Korea Federico Failla said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Wednesday. On the occasion of Republic Day, the annual national holiday that falls on June 2 to celebrate the 1946 transition from monarchy to democracy through a referendum, the envoy stressed bolstering relations in decades to come depends on establishing an &ldq
Foreign AffairsJune 1, 2023
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[Herald Interview] National Chorus of Korea's artistic director hopes to revive harmony
During the 1970s and 1980s, South Korea experienced a flourishing chorus culture with numerous small and large chorus groups. Prior to the start of the 9 o'clock TV news program, art songs would be broadcast, and amateur competitions and festivals were abundant. It was around that time the National Chorus of Korea was founded in 1973, followed by chorus groups established by regional governments. This period marked a golden era for chorus culture in Korea, according to Yoon Eui-joong, t
PerformanceMay 31, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Arms support for Ukraine should be through international consensus, EU expert says
It is important for South Korea to ensure that its provision of weapons to Ukraine's battlefields aligns with the consensus of the international community, given the delicate balance between the increasing demand for lethal aid and the potential risks of retaliation, according to a leading scholar specializing in European Union studies. As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, South Korea faces a challenging situation. The US, NATO and Ukraine itself have demanded that the eighth-largest
Foreign AffairsMay 31, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Song Zio says ‘reckless imagination’ behind brand’s growth
As a first-generation Korean fashion designer, Songzio founder and Chairman Song Zio still does sketches and designs patterns – work he has been doing already for 30 years. Despite the pandemic that had kept people at home and led them to spend less on fashion, Songzio saw better-than-expected sales, recording 70 billion won ($53 million) in 2022. Song said creativity is behind the brand’s growth. “No matter what, a fashion brand should prioritize fashion design, although the
Arts & DesignMay 30, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Seo Bo-hyeon, "Debater": On the art of disagreeing
A boy moved to Australia at the age of 8 with his parents. For the first two years, he was a very agreeable boy, not knowing how to disagree with people. Then an “accident” happened -- a teacher asked him to join the debate team. And the boy then known as Bo, not knowing how to say no, had no choice but to join the team. Several years later, he not only can disagree with others, but the man whose full name is Seo Bo-hyeon has also become a master of disagreement by winning not one bu
BooksMay 28, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Sci-fi author Bae Myung-hoon explores boundaries of language in 'Future Past Tense'
Bae Myung-hoon, author of the bestselling novel “Tower,” has been at the vanguard of the science fiction genre in Korea for the past decade amid its growing popularity. Bae’s latest collection of stories, “Future Past Tense,” published by Book House, recently hit bookstore shelves. The author expressed confidence that the collection would become his most representative work yet. “It was like compiling the best songs for an album. I’ve gathered the best o
BooksMay 27, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Formerly unknown K-pop boy band Vanner proves hard work pays off
It took more than four years, but K-pop group Vanner is finally making a name for themselves. Over the last few years, the group struggled. The members had to work part-time jobs just to make ends meet, as becoming a K-pop artists only left them with debt. However, those days appear to have reached their end. “Once, I met a fan when working at a store. I was really worried about what the fan would think of me after seeing me off stage. But the fan told me that she likes me for who I am, w
K-popMay 25, 2023
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[Herald Interview] 'Cheonmachong excavation started as practice run for larger tomb'
This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of the excavation of Cheonmachong, an ancient royal tomb from the Silla Kingdom located at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. The tomb, from which more than 11,000 artifacts, including numerous treasures, were unearthed, tells a story of the ancient burial customs of the Silla Kingdom. One of the seven field researchers behind the Cheonmachong excavation in 1973 was Choi Byung-hyun, a professor emeritus of history at
CultureMay 24, 2023
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[Herald Interview] DB Robotics ready for commercial success: CEO
Amid burgeoning demand for human assistant robots, DB Robotics, a first-generation robot developer in South Korea, is receiving renewed attention for its extensive robot lineup that ranges from a gigantic deep-sea drill robot to a microsized robot traversing blood vessels. Based on some 60 patents, the 23-year-old company has thus far developed over 300 robots, mostly for public projects. And now it aims to take a big leap by debuting its robots for commercial success, according to DB Robotics C
TechnologyMay 24, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Actor Lee Soon-jae celebrates 68-year acting career as King Lear
Actor Lee Soon-jae, celebrating the 68th year of his acting career this year, is set to make his return as King Lear in William Shakespeare’s tragic play “King Lear.” The production, which sold out during its premiere in 2021, is scheduled for performances at the LG Arts Center in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, from June 1-18. Lee will play the role of King Lear, an aged king whose plan to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom equally among his three daughters ends tragically. &
PerformanceMay 23, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Kard returns with steamy moombahton song
Co-ed quartet Kard is back after almost a year with its new track "Icky," another of the group's signature steamy moombahton sounds. "We didn't expect to take this long. We wanted the album to be good and we created every song very thoughtfully. The album is jam-packed with Kard's unique colors," the group's main vocalist Somin said at a joint interview with the local media on Thursday. "Icky" marks the group's comeback in almost 11 months s
K-popMay 23, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Lee Mu-jin hopes to leave deep, permanent footprint on music scene
Singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin wants to continue making songs that can be easily sung, listened to and sympathized with by many. True to his words, he tells the story of a boy with a crush in bright song “Ordinary Confession.” “Most of my songs loved by listeners were bright songs in which I try to portray the certain feelings and emotions of a moment with a melody. In this single, I tried to write about a feeling that most of us have experienced in our lives -- the feeling of an
K-popMay 22, 2023