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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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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 Metro to seek legal action against malicious complaints
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Illit, mired in controversy, remains on Billboard charts for 5th week
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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[Herald Interview] From Brazil to Europe, VAV hopes to expand global footprint
Having recently returned from a tour in Brazil, K-pop boy band VAV isore motivated than ever, with a goal in mind to expand its reach all around the globe. "It’s really interesting that more than half of our social media followers were from Brazil, even before we visited the country. We didn’t realize our popularity in Brazil until we got there,” said Ayno from the seven-piece group in an interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul on Tuesday. VAV, from “Very Awesome Voice,” may sound unfamiliar to
PerformanceFeb. 14, 2018
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[Herald Interview] What life is really like in Korea: YouTubers Whitney, Kyu-ho
From Korean dramas, “Gangnam Style” and BTS to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Korea has been on the receiving end of tremendous exposure to global audiences in recent years. But there are two influencers on YouTube who want to share with foreigners what “real life” -- often less glamorous but more human -- is like in Korea. The Korea Herald sat down with Lee Kyu-ho and Whitney on Feb. 7 at Google’s Campus Seoul to discuss their content. Whitney (left) and Kyu-ho talk with The Korea Herald o
PeopleFeb. 14, 2018
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[Herald Interview] We are moving from IT era to data era: Alibaba exec
The next evolution in the way companies do business will be represented by a movement from existing IT solutions to data and cloud-based solutions, according to an Alibaba executive.“In the next 20 years, the era will be changing from IT to data technology,” said Leo Liu, general manager for Alibaba Cloud for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Korea, in an interview with The Korea Herald. According to Liu, the competitiveness of companies in the future will depend on how companies can use new technolo
TechnologyFeb. 14, 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 KoreaFeb. 12, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Blockchain can take on shady side of entertainment industry’
At the core of the success of K-pop and Korean drama series are record labels and management agencies that allow their artists’ work to be distributed to global audiences and help them earn star status through vigorous marketing.The commanding presence of such intermediaries in creating world-famous artists here may have proved successful so far, but it has also come with adverse effects and inefficiencies, such as frequent claims of artists being exploited or excessive financial burdens of agen
TechnologyFeb. 12, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Korea’s ODA needs better coordination: OECD DAC chief
Rising from the ashes of war with the help of overseas aid and transforming itself from a recipient to a donor country in nearly half a century, South Korea presents a leading example of how development aid can help lift a country out of poverty. South Korea is on the right track toward sharing its experience as a development success, but there is still room for improvement to boost the effectiveness of its aid programs, said the chief of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Foreign AffairsFeb. 11, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Gangwon governor defines 23rd games as ‘cease-fire Olympics’
Gangwon is the only province that lies both South and North of the Korean Peninsula. And Cheorwon and Goseong counties in the province have also been split by the two Koreas for more than six decades.In that context, Gangwon Province and its regional government officials are pinning great hopes on the 23rd Winter Olympics, which kicked off in PyeongChang in the nation’s eastern province, Friday. North Korea’s participation in the games are estimated to have doubled the excitement of many officia
Olympic GamesFeb. 9, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Sri Lanka sweet spot of Seoul’s New Southern Policy’
Sri Lanka, an island nation located at the heart of the Indian Ocean, looks to Korea for greater synergies as South Asia and East Asia increasingly engage each other based on their complementary needs, says the country’s top envoy to Korea. Much like the Korean government’s New Southern Policy targeting enhanced cooperation with Southeast Asian and South Asian nations, Sri Lanka has its Look East Policy aimed at deeper integration with East Asian economies, said Ambassador Manisha Gunasekera in
Diplomatic CircuitFeb. 5, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Capturing hanbok’s beauty with modern elements
Jeans, knee-length skirt, see-through sleeveless dress, lace and frills -- these are not the descriptions that usually come to mind when thinking about hanbok, or traditional Korean clothes. But for everyday hanbok brand Leesle, these words are part of the vocabulary used to describing its products.Many Koreans these days are reluctant to wear hanbok, as it is expensive and uncomfortable. The skirt is long and the sleeves are too wide. As it is mostly made with silk, it’s difficult to wash. (Lee
Arts & DesignFeb. 5, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Restaurants that sell a story
It’s hard to settle on a restaurant in the bustling Seoul neighborhood of Itaewon, where the dining scene seems to change by the month. The constantly shifting topography of eateries is currently all about mixing and matching different cuisines or being authentically foreign, with eating out becoming more of an exuberant repast rather than a simple meal.In a back alley in Itaewon is Yoo Ji-young’s Korean barbecue restaurant Tongue & Groove Joint. But don’t expect to walk into a typical Korean ba
IndustryFeb. 2, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Memories, regrets bring Typhoon back after 10 years
“Our time as Typhoon, it was like a raging storm that leaves as quickly as it comes. But now that we are back together, we want to last long calmly, rather than sweeping in and out like a storm,” said Solbi, a vocalist of dance hip-hop trio Typhoon during a recent interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul.Despite its successful start, Typhoon lasted less than three years. Consisting of Solbi, Woojae and Jihwan, the co-ed trio made a major impression with its debut single “So” in 2006, coming on t
PerformanceFeb. 1, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Airbus promotes brand new A350-1000 as perfect fit for Seoul
With increasing air traffic, passengers continue to demand spacious and cozy flights, while airlines seek profitable planes. The newest member of Airbus’ leading jetliner, the A350-1000, meets all those requirements and is the “perfect fit” for mega cities like Seoul, according to Airbus. Airbus Marketing Director Francois Obe (Airbus)“Forecasts show about 40 percent of the world’s air traffic will come from Asia in the next 20 years. In that sense, our latest A350 model is the product with the
IndustryJan. 31, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Aim leads robo advisor for retail investors, overcoming years of hurdles
The Korea Herald is publishing a series of interviews on promising startups in the fintech industry. This is the ninth installment. — Ed.Robo advisers were invented in the early 2000s in the United States to achieve convenience in making extra returns by harvesting tax losses and rebalancing portfolios for investors.But bringing such convenience to retail investors in South Korea through the automated process was more painstakingly long, according to Jenna Lee, founder and chief executive
MarketJan. 30, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Bulgaria linchpin of European integration’
With the presidency of the Council of the European Union this year, Bulgaria looks to strengthen European integration and help the continent’s economic resiliency, interoperable security and cultural vibrancy, according to Bulgaria’s top envoy to Korea.Bulgaria assumes the rotating presidency from January through June. Under the slogan “United we stand strong” -- likewise displayed on Bulgaria’s coat of arms -- the Eastern European state will closely cooperate with its partners and EU institutio
Diplomatic CircuitJan. 29, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Trump, Moon both deserve credit for bringing NK to inter-Korean talks
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump deserve credit for fostering a thaw between the two Koreas, a Seoul-based security scholar said, suggesting the allies’ pressure campaign against North Korea proved effective in changing Pyongyang’s attitude. Go Myong-Hyun, a research fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, said the thaw in inter-Korean relations could put Trump in a better position in pressuring North Korea, as South Korea also takes a role in staging t
North KoreaJan. 28, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Despite Olympics detente, Seoul should stay committed to NK’s denuclearization
Despite an Olympic detente between the two Koreas, the South Korean government should stay committed to the goal of denuclearizing North Korea and translate the thaw in inter-Korean relations into direct talks between Pyongyang and Washington, a Seoul-based scholar said. Shin Beom-chul, a professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, said the Moon Jae-in administration should create momentum for the opening of US-North Korea dialogue before the US resumes joint military exercises with So
North KoreaJan. 28, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Beyond health care, hospitals becoming central part of biopharma business ecosystem
As strides in biotechnology propel the development of new therapeutics, big hospitals have become new hubs for R&D and clinical trial partners to aspiring drug developers, stepping up as important stakeholders in the biopharma business ecosystem. Eyeing this integration, a South Korean medical doctor-entrepreneur with more than 20 years of hospital operations under his belt, has set out to capitalize on the hospital-pharma business ties and synergies to make new drug R&D a faster and more effici
TechnologyJan. 28, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Rapper BewhY: ‘I want to compete with US hip-hop artists, be the best’
“The reason for my US tour? I want to compete with hip-hop musicians in the US in the future,” said BewhY in his dimly lit studio when asked about his six-stop US tour in November last year. He was more than serious, sitting with his hands firmly clutched together and a determined look on his face. And surprisingly, it didn’t sound so cocky when he added, “And in the distant future, I know I will be the best.”The dream of stateside success has been bubbling inside the ambitious 25-year-old rappe
PerformanceJan. 25, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Robo taxis to transform auto industry’
LAS VEGAS -- Consumers have witnessed massive changes in the tech industry in the last decade, with innovative concepts and technologies that, for instance, have combined a camera, the internet and phone into a single palm-sized device. Similar yet more transformative change is likely to begin, with self-driving vehicles in such forms as robo taxis that will hit the road in the next decade, according to a US developer of operating systems for autonomous cars.Robo taxis, or robo cabs, refer to se
MobilityJan. 23, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Innovating France-Korea ties buttresses global governance’
Joachim Son-Forget, a French National Assemblyman who represents French citizens overseas, is an industrious middleman bridging France and the world through innovative enterprises. Found abandoned on the streets of Korea in 1983, Son-Forget was adopted to a French family at 3 months old. There, he grew up to become a radiologist and cognitive scientist, trained pianist and avid karate practitioner, before joining the party of French President Emmanuel Macron.The 34-year-old wunderkind represents
Diplomatic CircuitJan. 22, 2018