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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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[Herald Interview] Hong Kong lures investment in AI, robotics
Hong Kong has long been a financial hub in Asia but it is now seeking investment to nurture innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics, said the head of an investment promotion agency in Seoul.“Hong Kong is now very much focused on innovation and technology. We genuinely think that greatly fits with Korea having very advanced companies in the areas -- both large and small -- at a global level,” said Stephen Phillips director-general of Invest Hong Kong, in an interview
IndustryJuly 15, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Travel startup embraces chatbot to offer intelligent budget options
Amid the sweltering, humid weather, many Koreans look forward to traveling overseas for the perfect getaway. The only problem is that travel requires a set of cumbersome procedures ranging from picking a destination to booking hotels and arranging transportation. While working at global travel site Expedia, Jung Ji-ha wondered how he could simplify the process in booking hotels for future customers. Along with the tech expertise he had gained working at Hyundai C&I, Jung decided to jump into the
TechnologyJuly 13, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Romanian nun helps Jeju’s Yemeni asylum seekers, migrant families
JEJU -- For many Yemeni asylum seekers on South Korea’s southern island of Jeju, obtaining medical treatment and finding places to stay are the most challenging tasks they face daily. To help these asylum seekers who fled their war-torn country thousands of kilometers away, Sister Cristina Evelina Gal from the Naomi Migrant Pastoral Center of Joongang Cathedral of the Jeju Diocese works day and night to take those who are ill to hospitals and deliver goods they need.Sister Cristina, 41, came to
Social AffairsJuly 12, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘For NK refugees, learning English is about finding their voice’
For North Korean refugees who made the perilous journey to South Korea to escape the repressive regime, learning English is not only about surviving in the hyper-competitive South Korean society. It is also about pursuing their new freedom, finding their identities and regaining their voice, said Casey Lartigue, co-founder of Teach North Korean Refugees, a Seoul-based nonprofit group. “They were at first either so shy or afraid to speak in English,” said Lartigue during an interview with The
North KoreaJuly 11, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Ever-evolving artist Han Kyung-rock spreads musical joy
Han Kyung-rock’s signature look -- a rose-patterned red bandana, disheveled spiky hair and a matching red scarf -- is very telling of his personality.Han, who has been a bassist in the legendary punk rock band Crying Nut for 23 years, is a jocular musician who has quite a penchant for alcohol, spending many nights drinking with fellow musicians. While his wild drinking led to a tumble down some stairs in his favorite bar, Han has his own reasons for adoring booze. “I just love having fun. Great
PerformanceJuly 11, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Crowdfunding platform Tumblbug calls for eased barriers to inbound payments
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of interviews on promising startups in the financial technology industry. This is the 18th installment. -- Ed. An online crowdfunding platform is a marketplace of ideas. And equipping that marketplace with a convenient payment tool is obviously key for the involved parties -- fundraisers with an idea and backers buying into the idea.For sponsors on Tumblbug, a startup operating an online rewards-based crowdfunding platform for content creators since 2011,
MarketJuly 10, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Decarbonization sole path to prosperous future’
Mitigating global warming and embracing sustainable development goals based on decarbonization is the sole remaining ticket to an environmentally responsible and economically vibrant future, stressed the head of an intergovernmental scientific body with credible authority on climate change in a media interview last week. Lee Hoe-sung, the chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, told journalists that “the thinking that reducing greenhouse gas emissions slows economic development r
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 9, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Lifting sanctions on Rajin-Khasan Project key to economic cooperation with Russia, NK
South Korea and the United States need to lift their economic sanctions on a joint project between the two Koreas and Russia, a chairman of presidential committee on northern policy said, calling for an immediate resumption of the cross-border logistic initiative Rajin-Khasan Project. Rep. Song Young-gil, who chairs the Presidential Committee on Northern Economic Cooperation, said the two governments should allow for investment in connecting Russia and North Korea’s border towns of Rajin and Kha
North KoreaJuly 6, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea Forest Service to play key role in antidesertification’
Desertification and the consequent level of air toxicity in nearby countries have had their impact on South Korea, forcing schools to close for several days and deterring citizens from outdoor activities. Under a long-term goal to tackle such climate concerns, Seoul’s government is determined to contribute to the global community‘s blueprint to fight desertification and drought, according to the chief of the country’s forest service.“I believe that we can help create global consensus that forest
IndustryJuly 5, 2018
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[Herald Interview] S. Korea's IP leadership to play key role in innovative growth: KIPO chief
South Korea’s leading status in the intellectual property sector will serve as an indispensable tool in attaining the country’s economic visions, such as innovative growth, job creation and fair market order, according to the chief of the intellectual property office here.“South Korea’s development pace in intangible intellectual assets has already outpaced its economic growth,” Sung Yun-mo, commissioner of the Korean Intellectual Property Office, told The Korea Her
EconomyJuly 4, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Neither N. Korea nor US leaders can be trusted: Nobel laureate
At the historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12, the two promised to work together for the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Yet neither of the leaders can be trusted, according to Nobel Peace laureate Ira Helfand.“Certainly, we are in a better position than a few months ago when they were hurling nuclear threats at each other,” Helfand told The Korea Herald in an email interview after attending a conference ma
North KoreaJuly 3, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Metropolitan Lisbon continental gateway to Europe, America, Africa
Following the European debt crisis that started in late 2009, Portugal and Lisbon took painful structural reforms, privatizing state assets and cutting expenditures to make their economies more efficient, with money borrowed from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. The crisis ended up a catalyst for change. It has strengthened their regulatory oversight and diversified their inbound investments and trade, adding much value to them. It ultimately set the stage for their progressiv
Diplomatic CircuitJuly 2, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Honeywell taps deeper into Korean aviation market
US aircraft solutions provider Honeywell is tapping deeper into the growing Korean aviation market with its new connected aircraft and flight efficiency solutions that help save fuel costs. In the last five years, Korea’s air traffic has increased by an average of 6.9 percent per year, outpacing the global average of 5.6 percent, according to government data. Honeywell expects this growth to be sustainable, as Korea is focusing on attracting more visitors to the country. “South Korea remains a p
IndustryJuly 2, 2018
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[Herald Interview] More than changing passport
First naturalized basketball player not of Korean descent strives to make lasting impact On Thursday, South Korean basketball fans saw something they hadn’t seen in years: their team dominating the paint against the towering Chinese national team.Ricardo Ratliffe, a recently naturalized Korean player, gave the Chinese twin towers of Wang Zhelin and Zhou Qi a run for their money as he scorched them for 25 points and 11 rebounds in an 82-74 victory in the third game of the FIBA Asian Qualifiers.Th
PeopleJune 29, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Huawei or Samsung? Just leave it to the market’
SHANGHAI -- If Huawei has good reference sites and excels in quality, it is up to mobile operators to decide whether to use the made-in-China telecommunications equipment, says Johnny Kim, strategic engagement director and head of North East Asia at the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA). “There are political implications about the issue, but if they have good reference sites and good quality, why not use them?” Kim said during an interview with The Korea Herald at the Mo
TechnologyJune 29, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Mahindra Korea eyes partnership in defense biz
With aims to diversify its partnership with South Korean businesses and raise brand awareness, Mahindra & Mahindra tapped Choi In-bom as the second representative of the local office this January.Mahindra Korea, established in 2013, has so far helped the Mahindra Group clinch major deals with companies here including LG Chem, Posco and Hanwha Qcells, striving to fulfill its purpose as a facilitator between the headquarters in India and Korea.Continuing to pursue the firm’s mission, Choi is searc
IndustryJune 28, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Singaporean consultant optimistic about business opportunities in NK
SINGAPORE -- When Michael Heng, a business strategist and former professor, heard that the US and North Korea were going to hold a summit, he felt it was finally time for something to happen in the reclusive state.He asked his friend, an official at the North Korean Embassy in Singapore, if he could take some Singaporeans on a mission to tap future business opportunities in the North.A day after the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore earlier
North KoreaJune 26, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Merck ups focus on materials biz, where Korea is big market
German chemical and life sciences giant Merck KGaA has restructured its performance materials business with aims to strengthen its growth this year — a move that hints at Merck’s renewed attention to its key customers in the space including South Korean display makers Samsung and LG. Merck recently initiated a major restructuring of its performance materials business division. Previously broken down into smaller sub-units by material type, Merck’s materials business is now divided into three ar
TechnologyJune 26, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Korea stands at forefront of forest welfare
South Korea is taking the initiative in forest welfare, with the aim of maximizing economic value of forests for the public, according to the chief of the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. “The focus of Korea’s forests has transformed over the 40 years from simple afforestation to forest resources to sustainable forest management,” said Yoon Young-kyoon, president of the Korea Forest Welfare Institute, in an interview with The Korea Herald.Yoon Young-kyoon, president of the Korea Forest Welfare In
IndustryJune 25, 2018
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[Herald Interview] The magic in Ed Kwon’s air
It isn’t common to come across a magician on the streets, but meeting a young professional magician who is also a college student is much more rare. Ed Kwon, or Kwon Joon-hyuk, is a 23-year-old Korean magician based in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Despite his young age, he performed as a headliner act last Christmas at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, the world-famous private club for magicians. Ed Kwon On Tuesday, Kwon spoke with The Korea Herald before staging a magic show at an event held by
PeopleJune 24, 2018