Articles by Jo He-rim
Jo He-rim
herim@heraldcorp.com-
Former NK spymaster's visit roils political differences
While the PyeongChang Winter Olympics ended with praise for its contribution to a thaw in inter-Korean relations, the friction between conservatives and liberals in South Korea is intensifying over the government’s approval of the visit of a North Korean delegation led by a high-ranking general accused of masterminding provocations against the South.The main opposition Liberty Korea Party on Monday held an outdoor rally in Cheonggye Square in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, denouncing the liberal Mo
Politics Feb. 26, 2018
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NK delegation diverted to avoid protest on way to Seoul
A high-level delegation from North Korea, which arrived at a checkpoint in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, at 9:53 a.m. Sunday, took a detour to reach its accommodation at the northeastern edge of Seoul, avoiding direct confrontation with protesters on the Unification Bridge -- the official land route connecting the two Koreas. Lawmakers from the main opposition Liberty Korea Party held an overnight protest on the southern end of a border bridge to North Korea starting Saturday in an attempt to block t
Politics Feb. 25, 2018
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[Photo News] Ivanka's four-day trip for PyeongChang Olympics closing ceremony
Ivanka Trump, US President Donald Trump's daughter and a senior adviser to the White House arrived in South Korea on Friday, for a four-day visit to lead the US delegation to the closing ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. Here are some of the photos showing Ivanka's first two days here. Trump arrived at around 4 p.m. here on Friday, and participated in a dinner meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at Sangchunjae, traditional Korean house inside the presidential office.The Blue
Foreign Affairs Feb. 24, 2018
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[Newsmaker] Park aide Woo Byung-woo sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison
Former presidential aide Woo Byung-woo was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Thursday for dereliction of duty, abuse of power and perjury linked to the massive corruption scandal that led to the ouster of former President Park Geun-hye.In handing down the sentence, the Seoul Central Court said Woo abused his authority and neglected his duty to look into wrongdoings by Park’s confidante Choi Soon-sil. The prosecution had demanded eight years in prison. The ruling came 311 days after Woo was i
Social Affairs Feb. 22, 2018
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Ministry to consider hiring more native-speaking English teachers
The government will review plans to hire more native-speaking English teachers and introduce video teaching, in a bid to strengthen language education in elementary schools. The Ministry of Education also announced Tuesday the launch of a 19-member consultative body, composed of school teachers, parents and professors, to work with Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation in reviewing such plans and coming up with an improvement proposal by the end of the year. (Yonhap)While the ministry w
Social Affairs Feb. 21, 2018
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Ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon elected to lead green growth body
Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was elected on Tuesday to chair the executive organ of the Seoul-based Global Green Growth Institute, the Foreign Ministry said. Twenty-eight member countries of GGGI, whose mandate is to recommend eco-friendly development solutions for developing countries, elected Ban president of the Assembly and chair of the Council for GGGI. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (Yonhap)His began the two-year term immediately, replacing Gemedo Dalle, who
Foreign Affairs Feb. 20, 2018
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Ruling party under fire for mishandling sexual harassment claim
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea came under fire on Tuesday over mishandling a sexual harassment case involving one of its members and trying to cover up the mistake, raising questions on whether political parties are ready to act against sexual misconduct. On Monday, a local media outlet reported that the ruling party’s headquarters in Busan has not yet taken punitive action against a male party member, who is suspected of harassing a fellow female member in May last year. The victim had cl
Politics Feb. 20, 2018
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[Weather] Warmer weather with clear skies expected
The weather will be warm and clear Tuesday, with high atmospheric pressure moving southeast from the northern part of China, according to the Korean Meteorological Agency. The morning temperatures will be higher than the average of last year, with Seoul to see a low of minus 2 degrees Celsius and a daytime high of 6 C. (Yonhap)The morning lows will be minus 6 C for Chuncheon, minus 4 C for Suwon and Daejeon, minus 1 C in Daegu and Gwangju, 4 C for Busan and 6 C for Jeju Island. The daytime high
Social Affairs Feb. 20, 2018
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Support for adult children weaker in Korea than elsewhere: survey
Nearly 6 out of 10 South Korean parents favor their children having high-paying professions such as law or medicine, a report showed Monday. Jobs in art, athletes, media, teachers and technicians follow. According to a report on the private education of infants by Korea Institute of Child Care and Education, 58.7 percent of the 316 mothers and fathers with 2- to 5-year-old children in Seoul surveyed said they preferred their children to enter elite professions. (Yonhap)The survey showed 10.9 pe
Social Affairs Feb. 19, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Sexual harassment is not personal, but social problem’
When Silvia, not her real name, finally mustered up the courage to report sexual harassment by her work senior to her company, she expected the problem to be resolved, even if there was some awkwardness. But after a long battle, it was she who quit at STX. As for Katharina, who was a member of a church choir, it was not “insane” to ask her choir director to stop making sexual remarks. But when she raised the issue with Myeongdong Cathedral, it was her who faced opprobrium, for making a big deal
Social Affairs Feb. 19, 2018
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[Newsmaker] Prosecution likely to summon former Justice Ministry official suspected of sexual harassment
The prosecution’s special investigation team is likely to summon a former Justice Ministry official suspected of sexual misconduct after the Lunar New Year’s holiday, as it speeds up fact-finding efforts into the sexual harassment scandal revealed by a female prosecutor. According to the prosecution Wednesday, the team is looking into data seized in a rare raid at the Justice Ministry conducted the day before. Senior prosecutor and the head of Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor's Office Cho Hee-j
Social Affairs Feb. 14, 2018
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Choi Soon-sil sentenced to 20 years in prison
Choi Soon-sil, former President Park Geun-hye’s confidante accused of meddling in state affairs, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday. Seoul Central District Court also ordered Choi to pay a fine of 18 billion won ($16.6 million) and the forfeiture of 7.3 billion won. The ruling came 450 days after she was indicted in 2016. Choi Soon-sil (Yonhap)The court also sentenced Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin to 2 1/2 years in prison and the forfeiture of 7 billion won for giving bribes in exchange
Social Affairs Feb. 13, 2018
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[KH인터뷰] 북송요구 탈북자 “문재인 정부로 바뀌어 북송 희망 커져”
“나는 7년 동안 북에 가지 못하고 있다. 북측 형제들이 여권도 없이 왔다갔다 하는 게 아름답고 좋더라. 한발 짝 이라도 가서 고향 사람들 보고 싶었다. 북한 공연단이 내 딸 같았다. 마지막 가는 길을 바래다주고 싶었다. 영영 못 만날까봐 두려움도 들었다.” 12일 오전 평창동계올림픽 축하공연을 마치고 북측으로 돌아가던 북한 예술단을 향해 “평양시민”이라고 자신을 소개한 뒤 “집에 빨리 보내달라”라고 외치던 탈북자 김련희(48ㆍ여) 씨, 그는 이날 행사가 끝난 후 코리아헤럴드와 가진 인터뷰에서 이날 파주 도라산 남북출입사무소(CIQ)를 찾은 이유를 이같이 밝혔다. 김 씨는 탈북한 2011년부터 탈북 브로커에게 속아 남측으로 오게 됐다며 북측 송환을 정부에 요구하고 있다. 정부는 그간 김씨의 북송이 불가하다는 입장을 고수해왔다. 김씨가 탈북 당시 남한 국민이 되겠다는 서약서를 스스로 썼다는 것이다. 김씨를 북송할 법적인 근거가 없다는 것도 정부의 설명이다. 이에 대해 김씨는 “(나
한국어판 Feb. 13, 2018
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북송요구 탈북자 “문재인 정부로 바뀌어 북한 귀환 희망 커져”
"나는 7년 동안 북에 가지 못하고 있다. 북측 형제들이 여권도 없이 왔다갔다 하는 게 아름답고 좋더라. 한발 짝 이라도 가서 고향 사람들 보고 싶었다. 북한 공연단이 내 딸 같았다. 마지막 가는 길을 바래주고 싶었다. 영영 못 만날까봐 두려움도 들었다.”12일 오전 평창동계올림픽 축하공연을 마치고 북측으로 돌아가던 북한 예술단을 향해 “평양시민”이라고 자신을 소개한 뒤 “집에 빨리 보내달라”라고 외치던 탈북자 김련희(48ㆍ여) 씨, 그는 이날 행사가 끝난 후 코리아헤럴드와 가진 인터뷰에서 이날 파주 도라산 남북출입사무소(CIQ)를 찾은 이유를 이같이 밝혔다. 김련희 (연합뉴스 제공)김 씨는 탈북한 2011년부터 탈북 브로커에게 속아 남측으로 오게 됐다며 북측 송환을 정부에 요구하고 있다. 정부는 그간 김씨의 북송이 불가하다는 입장을 고수해왔다. 김씨가 탈북 당시 남한 국민이 되겠다는 서약서를 스스로 썼다는 것이다. 김씨를 북송할 법적인 근거가 없다는 것도 정부의 설명이다. 이에 대
한국어판 Feb. 12, 2018
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[Herald Interview] NK defector harbors hopes of returning to North under Moon administration
A North Korean defector, who has long demanded the South Korean government allow her to return to the North, said her hopes are up that she may be able to go back under the liberal Moon Jae-in administration.Kim Ryen-hui caught the South Korean public by surprise Monday morning when ran toward a bus parked at Dorasan Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Office that was to carry a North Korean art troupe back North after two performances to mark the PyeongChang Olympics. Kim Ryen-hui (Yonhap)Wavi
North Korea Feb. 12, 2018
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