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Hyundai Motor eyes 80,000 jobs, W68tr investment at home by 2026
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Korea enters full election mode
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Dialogue hopes fade as doctors pick hard-liner as new head
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Coupang pledges W3tr to expand Rocket Delivery nationwide by 2027
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[Election Battlefield] Political novice to face off star politician in ‘swing district’
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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[Herald Interview] Son Suk-ku chooses to be swayed by others in navigating life
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Seoul’s bus union prepares for strike
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[Herald Interview] The many shades of Lee Jung-jae
Actor Lee Jung-jae has come to symbolize the sleek, sophisticated modern male in Korean cinema. But in his most recent film “Warriors of the Dawn,” directed by Jeong Yoon-chul, Lee sheds his usual slim-fitting suit for rags, dirt and disheveled hair.“Appearances are important for viewers,” Lee said at an interview Thursday at a cafe in Palpan-dong in central Seoul. “Then, only afterwards, are viewers able to feel the emotion of scenes.”Lee plays To-woo, the rugged leader of proxy soldiers that e
FilmMay 26, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Heo Min-seon removes Crayon Pop helmet, embarks on theatrical career
As a member of the once-sensational K-pop group Crayon Pop, Heo Min-seon used to dance in a helmet and bright tracksuit that recall the Power Rangers. She has now moved on to acting onstage. Also known by the name Way, Heo recently took on her first theater gig with a role in the historical play “Jjamppong,” acclaimed for its depiction of the May 18 Democratic Uprising in Korea. “I used to act in a high school theater club and had always wanted to try acting, even during Crayon Pop activities,”
FilmMay 24, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Yeo Jin-goo at ease with transition from child to adult actor
For most of his career, Yeo Jin-goo has played the younger versions of characters.He acted out the childhood of a Robin Hood-esque hero in the 2008 TV series “Iljimae.” He played a youngster who grows up to be a gambler in the crime film “Tazza: The High Rollers.” His character in the TV drama “Giant” later became the charismatic founder of a building company. In 2012, he stole viewers’ hearts with the younger role of a Joseon-era king in the period series “Moon Embracing the Sun.” Although man
FilmMay 24, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Artist behind controversial ‘Shoes Tree’ talks about her work
Even before Shoes Tree, a giant art installation made from thousands of worn-out shoes, was officially unveiled in front of Seoul Station, it drew mixed responses. Some called it a giant pile of garbage. Others, refraining from premature judgment, expressed curiosity over its artistic intention and meaning. The artist, Hwang Ji-hae, sat down with The Korea Herald on Monday, two days after its unveiling Saturday, to discuss her work.Hwang Ji-hae, garden designer and environmental artist, stands i
Social AffairsMay 23, 2017
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[Herald Interview] We think in generations, not in quarters: Merck chairman
It all started from pure scientific curiosity when Merck decided to develop liquid crystal in 1903. The organic substance, however, remained in the research and development territory for more than 50 years until it started to be applied to wrist watches, calculators and computers -- products that ushered in a new era of technology in the 20th century. Therefore, the German company based in Darmstadt, did the same with the organic light-emitting diode, known as a future technology for the 21st ce
IndustryMay 23, 2017
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[Herald Interview] iKON’s street boys return with ‘New Kids: Begin’
Without the gloss and glitter, seven street boys are back in the K-pop music scene amid growing anticipation toward their reunion with fans in Korea. Likening themselves to the “boys from backstreet,” rising K-pop group iKON dropped its long-awaited second single “New Kids: Begin” on Monday.The release came after the group held its first Japanese dome concert in Osaka on Saturday, which was a huge success. iKon (YG Entertainment)“Since we had such a long hiatus, it feels like we became newbies a
PerformanceMay 22, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Casino expert stresses convergence of gaming and nongaming industry
MACAU -- Amid Macau’s gaming revenue comeback this year following three consecutive years of financial blunders, the annual three-day Global Gaming Expo Asia concluded Thursday with experts eager for the future of Macau beyond a gambling destination. In an industry that has heavily relied on high-rollers and VIPs to account for the vast majority of its revenue, Macau’s gaming heads are looking to establish a more mass market tourism appeal and nongaming amenities to revitalize its economic turna
IndustryMay 18, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Norway shows way to thrive outside European Union
When Norway voted for the second time not to join the European Union through a referendum in 1994, the country had just brokered the Oslo peace agreement between the Israelis and Palestinians and hosted the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. Confidence was in the air, recalled Norwegian Ambassador to Korea Jan Grevstad. Norway, an affluent, benevolent and confident country always “on the doorstep” of the EU, but adroitly outside, had since moved on without regrets, the envoy said in an interview.“T
Foreign AffairsMay 16, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Coway on course to solidify lead in Malaysian market
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- When Korean water purifier company Coway first entered the Malaysian market in 2006, household water purifiers were something of a status symbol. Before Coway, the existing water purifier companies in Malaysia were selling the machines outright, rather than offering them at low-cost monthly leases.“The fact that we brought our Korean rental scheme here was important,” Choi Ki-ryong, the managing director of Coway in Malaysia, told The Korea Herald during an interview at
IndustryMay 16, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Im Si-wan didn’t know how dark he could go
Im Si-wan is among the few Korean entertainers who have completed their transition from K-pop singer into actor, but the 28-year-old is careful not to overestimate himself or his sensibilities. The fact that his latest film, the upcoming crime flick “The Merciless (Bul Han Dang),” is set to screen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival still feels surreal to him, the actor said in an interview at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul last Thursday. “I’m not sure what to expect,” said Im, whose atten
FilmMay 14, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Uncertainty Korea’s biggest economic challenge’
Export-reliant Korea’s overall economic growth in past years has been clouded by a prolonged weakness in global trade, a report by the United Nations Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific stated earlier this month.While the economies of the Asia Pacific region are expected to achieve a 1.2 percentage point lower economic growth on average this year, uncertainty will be the biggest challenge for South Korea, an expert from a UN panel said Friday.According to Kilaparti Ramakrish
EconomyMay 12, 2017
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[Herald Interview] HyunA-led Triple H goes us-against-the-world with ‘365 Fresh’
“Us-against-the-world” spirited trio Triple H, a new group to the Korean music scene, stood firm in the face of a controversy surrounding its recently released debut single “365 Fresh.” The collaborative group, consisting of HyunA of disbanded girl group 4Minute and her Cube Entertainment labelmates Hui and E’Dawn of boy band Pentagon, opened up about the new track from debut album “199X” that is being assailed for its controversial music video, at an interview in Seoul on Wednesday. Triple H (C
PerformanceMay 11, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘The Merciless’ shows a new Seol Kyung-gu
Seol Kyung-gu is an actor who possesses a “strange kind of charisma,” whose mere presence on camera evokes a sense of pathos, according to director Byun Sung-hyun of upcoming action flick “The Merciless (Bul Han Dang).”Having tackled a diverse array of roles and now in the 24th year of his career, Seol is a formidable figure in Korean cinema. But the actor will be the first to admit that his filmography by no means reflects a pristine track. There were periods when he fell into complacency, foll
FilmMay 10, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Riding on SUV boom, FCA scores in Korea
When looking back over the past five years in South Korea, Pablo Rosso, president of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Korea, sees a clear change in the local automobile market. Not only has the number of foreign cars surged, from 10 percent in 2012 to 14.3 percent in 2016, but market demand for unique cars -- in color and features -- has grown as an alternative to mass-produced domestic sedans. And that is what FCA could offer best, he said. Pablo Rosso, president of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Korea (P
MobilityMay 9, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Public diplomacy key to underpinning ties amid rows
After basking in its peak years, the relationship between South Korea and China has been going downhill rapidly in recent months, as Beijing embarks on economic retaliation over Seoul’s decision to host the US’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile shield. Concerns are growing the diplomatic strains may spill over into sociocultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries despite their deepening economic interdependence. Alarming signs have already surfaced from both sides
Foreign AffairsMay 7, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Central oversight essential to move Saemangeum forward’
Creating land about two-thirds the size of Seoul is not an easy job. Saemangeum Project, a mega project designed to turn a sea area into 283 square kilometers of reclaimed land, is the biggest land development in Korea so far. But to successfully complete the project, it must have a central authority to oversee it, in light of the overlapping authorities of related ministries and municipalities, said the head of the development agency.“It’s a structural problem,” Saemangeum Development and Inves
IndustryMay 4, 2017
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[Herald Interview] First rock band to play Pyongyang lights up Jeonju film fest
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- The Jeonju International Film Festival invited a few guests with an interesting perspective this year -- the first foreign rock band to perform in North Korea and the team that documented the occasion. “We had the feeling that they were pretty tense about having us here,” Morten Traavik, director of documentary musical “Liberation Day,” says of the festival organizers to The Korea Herald. “We really have the clear feeling that they are a little bit on edge.” Traa
FilmMay 4, 2017
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[Herald Interview] ‘Barrage’ delves into motherhood at Jeonju film fest
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- Director Laura Schroeder has grabbed attention with her second feature film, “Barrage,” bringing together the real-life mother and daughter pair of French star Isabelle Huppert and Lolita Chammah. The film had its Asian premiere Friday and is competing against nine others in the international competition of the Jeonju International Film Festival. Schroeder spoke with The Korea Herald there at a coffeehouse on Saturday.Laura Schroeder, director of “Barrage” (JIFF)
FilmApril 30, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Chefs ferment chemistry between Korean, Western cuisines
Chef Federico Heinzmann each day cherry-picks nature’s best ingredients, cooks them using ingenious recipes and delivers his creations on the table in ways uniquely Korean and earthly at the same time. Working with Korea’s renowned Buddhist monks, the Argentine executive chef at Park Hyatt Seoul’s The Lounge has dug deep into the country’s culinary roots in search of innovations, which would satiate even the trickiest bon vivants worldwide.Heinzmann came to Korea seven years ago from his multicu
FoodApril 28, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Sechs Kies back with ’90s memories
The legendary K-pop group Sechs Kies has returned with a new album to celebrate its 20th anniversary as a group. Called a “first-generation” boy band here, the group had sensational popularity in the late 1990s, with fans waiting in lines to buy its cassette tapes and camping out at its concert venues all night. Catering to those who have nostalgic memories of the band, the five members -- most of them in their late 30s now -- released the album “The 20th Anniversary” on Friday. Sechs Kies memb
PerformanceApril 28, 2017