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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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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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[Herald Interview] Victoria and Albert museum sheds light on Korean art
In 1961, the Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the world’s leading museums of art and design, held Europe’s first Korean art exhibition. In 1992, the museum officially opened the first Korean gallery in London dedicated to the country’s arts and crafts. Beth McKillop, a senior research fellow at the V&A and its former deputy director and director of collections, orchestrated the opening of the first Korean gallery in London and the building of the Korean art collection. The V&A’s Korean Gallery
CultureSept. 11, 2016
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[Herald Interview] US expert urges bigger role for China in NK response
North Korea’s fifth nuclear test on Friday put China and its decades-old ties with the hermit kingdom to the test, amid growing accusations Beijing is not doing enough to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.Douglas H. Paal, vice president for studies at international think tank Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, stressed the importance of China’s role in thwarting the North’s nuclear ambitions. He said China holds the key to engaging with the reclusive country, which
North KoreaSept. 11, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Puer Kim, the eccentric model student
Singer-songwriter Puer Kim’s moody crooning has often been described as seductive, enchanting. She previously grabbed attention with her gothic getup in the 2014 release “Manyo Maash”; her provocative 2012 album “Mom & Sex” includes songs with such titles as “It’s Hard to be a Daughter of a Woman Loved by God.” Despite her eccentric musical persona, however, the 30-year-old Berklee College of Music graduate says she has always been a well-behaved “model student” adored by teachers. Even now, she
PerformanceSept. 5, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] US seeks greater aid partnerships with Korea
Driven by technological know-how and shared values, Washington is pushing to step up cooperation with Seoul to help combat poverty in underdeveloped countries in such fields as girls’ empowerment and science and technology, a senior US aid official said Wednesday. John Seong, who is in charge of policy coordination with Seoul and Tokyo for the US Agency for International Development as a counselor at the US Embassy in Japan, underscored the need to craft fresh ways to mobilize finances and build
Foreign AffairsAug. 31, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] Freshmen lawmaker accuses elites of advocating ‘faux security’
Freshman lawmakers are not typically respected as sources of expertise at the National Assembly. But Rep. Kim Jong-dae is an exception, especially on a topic that often dominates debate among prominent politicians or presidential hopefuls: national security. “My decades-old journey for security issues culminates here,” Kim said in an interview with The Korea Herald at his office in the 20th Assembly, where he serves as a member of a parliamentary committee dealing with national defense and mili
PoliticsAug. 30, 2016
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[HERALD INTERVIEW] ICRC urges empathy on plight of the missing
In July 2007 in Afghanistan, 23 South Korean Christian missionaries were captured and held hostage by Taliban terrorists, who demanded a hefty ransom, the withdrawal of Korean troops from Afghanistan and the release of their imprisoned fighters. The whole debacle embroiled Korea in sleepless soul-searching and do-or-die dickering spanning six weeks. The National Security Council at Cheong Wa Dae was summoned, and eventually a reported $20 million was paid to free 21 survivors following the assas
Foreign AffairsAug. 28, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Wine master Jeannie Cho Lee talks pairing for Asian palate
When it comes to wine, most people would envision the sun-kissed vineyards of Italy, France or California. In contrast, Asia and its cuisine are not often brought up when discussing wine culture. But Korean-American wine critic Jeannie Cho Lee is looking to change this perception and put Asia on the international wine map. Based in Hong Kong, the author, journalist, consultant and wine educator is a highly regarded wine master in Asia. Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee (Jeannie Cho Lee) In 2008,
FoodAug. 26, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Activist-turned-lawmaker takes aim at chaebol
Expectations are high that South Korea’s family-run conglomerates, or chaebol, will face increasing pressure to reform their corporate governance, especially with more liberals than ruling conservatives in the current Parliament.One individual in favor of such pressure is Chae Yi-bai, a 41-year-old rookie lawmaker from the minor opposition People’s Party. “The chaebol model is fundamentally flawed and it is crippling the mechanism of Korea’s capital market,” the activist-turned-lawmaker said las
Aug. 23, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Former Saenuri whip says South Korea needs nukes
With North Korea continuing to hone its nuclear and missile capability, possibly to push ahead a fifth nuclear test, South Korea should have its own nuclear weapon for self-defense, the ruling Saenuri Party’s former floor leader told The Korea Herald. Rep. Won Yoo-chul urged the government to shift away from observing a decades-old non-nuclear policy toward embracing nuclear armament for self-defense, proposing to use the North’s potential nuclear test as a “trigger” to begin the armament proces
PoliticsAug. 21, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘From nature to history, Suncheon has them all’
Suncheon was just another city in South Jeolla Province until it became famous for its big Suncheon Bay and National Garden. Since the garden was named Korea’s first national garden in August 2013, millions of tourists have visited the city, contributing to the local economy. “We are pleased to hear that Suncheon became Korea’s most visited city last year with over 5 million visitors,” said Cho in an interview with The Korea Herald.“I am pretty sure that Suncheon is the place to wholly satisfy t
Aug. 12, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Body painter Emma Hack creates illusion in camouflage body art
Australian artist Emma Hack paints on a model’s body until it perfectly aligns with the intricate, colorful patterns of the wallpaper behind the model. In other work, she perfectly adjusts the contours of her models to match the detailed patterns of flowers and animals. The artist’s work -- captured in photographs -- have been exhibited in major cities around the world, including New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. She is holding her first solo exhibition in Korea at Savina Museum of Contemporary
PerformanceAug. 11, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Cellist Hans Jorgen Jensen guides budding local musicians
PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- The Pyeongchang Music Festival & School is still going strong in its 13th year, with its annual classical music festivities kicking off on July 12 under the theme “The Immortal Classics: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Beyond.”It was formerly known as the Great Mountains Music Festival. Organized by classical music stars cellist Chung Myung-wha and violinist Chung Kyung-wha, this year’s event invited top musicians from around to world to perform, while acclaimed arti
PerformanceAug. 4, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Last Princess’ is career-defining film, says actress Son Ye-jin
When Son Ye-jin was a young girl, she would be gripped by fear each time a new school year came around. “I used to be very shy. I hated going to a new classroom and having to make new friends, meet new teachers and adjust to a new environment,” the actress said at a group interview at a cafe in Seoul Wednesday. Son, 34, has come a long way from those days: She is a prolific performer with 19 films under her belt since debuting in 2000 and widely known for romantic roles in films such as “The C
FilmAug. 3, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korea Post to invest more in foreign, alternative assets
Calling low growth and low interest rates “the new normal” for Korea, the head of Korea Post, Korea’s second-largest investor that manages 108 trillion won ($96 billion), said it will direct more money into overseas bonds and alternative assets, going forward. “Our main focus remains the same -- a big chunk of our holdings will continue to be in safe assets, such as government notes, which we will hold to their maturity,” Kim Kee-deok said in an interview last week with The Korea Herald. Kim Kee
July 28, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Biffy Clyro is done making ‘weird’ music
When three childhood friends, including a pair of siblings, started the band Biffy Clyro over 10 years ago in Kilmarnock, Scotland, they strived to make music that was “as weird as possible.”“That’s what we thought was good,” said Simon Neil, the group’s lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, in an interview. The band, which is also made up of twin brothers drummer James Johnston and bassist Ben Johnston, met with The Korea Herald before performing at its first show in Korea at the Jisan Valle
PerformanceJuly 27, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Pop duo Tegan and Sara advocate LGBT rights
Though Tegan and Sara Quin of pop duo Tegan and Sara, identical twins and both openly gay, are prominent advocates for the LGBT movement, they’re also aware that “people in other countries don’t always understand.”“We try to be very sensitive to social and religious norms in other countries,” Tegan said at an interview before their first Korean performance at the Jisan Valley Rock Music & Arts Festival on July 22. The sisters have been vocal proponents of LGBT issues for the length of their musi
PerformanceJuly 25, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Birdy, somewhere between rebel and good girl
ICHEON, Gyeonggi Province -- With a precocious melancholic voice and a shy demeanor that, in her words, “doesn’t give too much away,” British singer-songwriter Birdy might be best described as the antithesis to chirpy K-pop girl groups.“For me, it’s always been a bit darker,” the 20-year-old replied when asked if she would ever take on a “cutesier” style, before her performance Saturday at the Jisan Valley Music & Arts Festival. “Where I grew up, it was very beautiful but reflective and moody,”
PerformanceJuly 24, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Activist-turned-scholar urges action on N.K. abductees
On April 29, 1992, South Korea’s top intelligence agency arrested dozens of activists for plotting to overthrow the government by building underground socialist organizations. The authorities described the groups as the biggest antistate entity ever established in the country’s modern history. One of those arrested was Baik Tae-ung, who served as leader of the South Korean Socialist Coalition of Workers or “Sanomaeng” in Korean. Despite the plea that he was exercising the right to political free
North KoreaJuly 22, 2016
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[Herald Interview] 'Future growth is not in your familiar markets'
JEJU -- Economic power is shifting to Asia and Africa, with technology challenging every sector. Add to these changes, ageing populations and more people feeling left behind, unhappy and even angry at society. Korea, which depends on global consumers to drive economic growth, must understand these worldwide changes and respond quickly to them, said Dominic Barton, a global managing director of consulting firm McKinsey & Company. “Korea did very well, responding to the (2008) crisis. It actually
July 21, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Wolfgang’s USDA steaks speak for themselves: CEO
Wolfgang‘s Steakhouse in Seoul is an unusually large restaurant, especially for the upscale Cheongdam-dong area of Seoul. Step inside and walk past the mahogany reception desk, and the main dining hall seems to spread out endlessly, countless tables covered in white tablecloths floating above wooden floors. Overhead, private dining rooms line the second floor.“Our Seoul branch is about twice the size of some of our other restaurants,” said Peter Zwiener, who currently heads up the franchise, on
IndustryJuly 18, 2016