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[Herald Interview] Behind Korea’s first shamanism museum, a folklorist’s lifelong devotion

CultureAug 23, 2019

At first, it seemed the museum was in the wrong place. Traditional wooden architecture standing smack in the middle of a new residential town, the Museum of Shamanism appears out of place among the ...
[Herald Interview] Sports bodies need to make own assessments of Fukushima: Greenpeace nuclear specialist

Social affairsAug 21, 2019

With less than a year to go until the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, concerns are growing over the safety of the baseball and softball venues in disaster-hit Fukushima. Seeking to break away from Japan...
[Herald Interview] Raising the bar of ethical farming, startup offers ‘disruptive’ agritech

IndustryAug 18, 2019

ULikeKorea is a livestock health care startup that has introduced a first-of-its-kind bio capsule designed to lodge inside a cow’s first stomach and stay there to monitor the animal’s food and drug i...
[Herald Interview] Four generations of family carry on Jeju’s brewing legacy

PeopleAug 16, 2019

JEJU ISLAND -- In her family-run distillery in Seongeup, a small village at the foot of Hallasan on the volcanic island of Jeju, Kim Hee-sook does everything the old way. She crafts the island’s ico...
[Herald Interview] Park Seung-gun still pushing the envelope

FashionAug 14, 2019

Pushbutton will grace the runway in London once again, having established itself as an internationally sought-after fashion brand based in Seoul. Named after a line in Madonna’s catchy 2003 dance hi...
[Herald Interview] Percussion is more than beats and rhythms

MusicAug 13, 2019

To be a solo percussionist is an unusual career choice, as percussionists are usually a part of a larger team such as an orchestra or band. But Lee Hyun-gi is carving out a successful career as a so...
[Herald Interview] Donggubat CEO strives for social well-being along with revenue growth

Social affairsAug 13, 2019

Donggubat CEO Noh Soon-ho, is a millennial business leader who is confident and ambitious about his aspirations to kill two birds with one stone: raise profits and employ people with disabilities to ...
[Herald Interview] Accounting alignment a prerequisite for better inter-Korean business ties

IndustryAug 11, 2019

When inter-Korean relations appeared to be improving in 2018, there were expectations that North Korea would open its markets and South Korean companies would have an upper hand due to their cultural...
[Herald Interview] Korea, Pakistan should increase economic cooperation, says Pakistani adviser

Diplomatic CircuitAug 5, 2019

South Korea and Pakistan should increase economic cooperation and discuss ways to leverage the strengths of both countries, Pakistan’s commerce adviser said during his visit to Seoul on Thursday. A ...
[Herald Interview] Whynot Media CEO talks about origin, appeal of web dramas

TechnologyAug 5, 2019

The rise of YouTube in Korea poses a dilemma for content houses. The platform lowers the entry barrier for producers, spurring competition and interest, but also allows hobbyists to vie with profess...
[Herald Interview] For blockchain business success, S. Korea firms should open up more to ‘outsiders’

TechnologyJul 30, 2019

Ranging from internet companies to manufacturing-focused conglomerates, Korean companies have been rolling out series of blockchain-based business plans. The country’s two leading online service p...
[Herald Interview] Embraer offers Korean budget airlines more profitability with smaller planes

IndustryJul 29, 2019

Amid the expanding market size of budget airlines following the South Korean government’s approval of three additional low-cost carriers earlier this year, they have become the most-preferred travel ...
[Herald Interview] ‘S. Korea should not just commemorate, but also record war history’

DefenseJul 28, 2019

While the Korean Peninsula remains divided, the war that led to the division is now only a faint memory in the minds of the elderly. But Rami Hyun, a photographer, is putting the spotlight on the ag...
[Herald Interview] Thriving as a freelancer in era of social media

PeopleJul 26, 2019

Do you find it difficult to feel a sense of achievement and self-fulfillment at work? Are you considering a career switch to freelance work? If so, you might get some useful information from Seo Eu-r...
[Herald Interview] Royal Salute goes younger with modern twist to lineup

IndustryJul 22, 2019

It is no easy decision for a brand to abandon its original concept and transform a product lineup, especially when it comes to a luxury whisky. Royal Salute, whose distillery dates back to 1801, is ...