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Samsung under pressure after Intel's foundry spin-off: analysts
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Yoon leaves for Prague to cement nuclear energy push
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Heavy rain to fall nationwide over weekend, but warmer fall expected
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Seoul chastises predatory pricing claims over Czech nuclear export deal
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YouTuber under fire for consoling former singer accused of bullying
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NK newspaper 'unusually' silent on new missile tests: Seoul
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Samsung CEO introduces ‘bold growth’ as new target
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Bank of Korea eyes rate cut after US Fed's historic pivot
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3 suspects apprehended for selling celebrity deepfake porn: police
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Hyundai Motor officially becomes KT’s largest shareholder
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[Herald Interview] Organica Day to focus on vegetable detox juice
Just when many Koreans started drinking detox juice and began to realize it’s edible, Organica Day, Herald Corp.’s juice-squeezing arm, decided to take it a step further and focus on vegetables by reducing the amount of fruit in its products. “I am a little concerned about the sugar intake through fruit, even if it is fructose,” said Chung Hyung-ho, CEO of Organica Day, the producer of Just Juice Cleanse. “I believe that vegetables are much better options for health. Our chef, New York-based Chr
IndustryJuly 16, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Chinese mobile security firm sets sights on global market
China’s No. 1 mobile antivirus application developer 360 Security Group has been ramping up its marketing efforts in earnest in South Korea, which the company said would serve as a test for businesses in other Asian markets. The 360 Security Group launched the antivirus and memory boosting application, dubbed 360 Security, in 2013 and the mobile app has garnered worldwide popularity with the number of downloads on Google’s app market crossing 200 million, including 5 million in South Korea, so f
TechnologyJuly 15, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Baek Jong-won, the anti-celebrity chef
Amid the throng of cooking reality shows that pervade Korean television today, one person making big waves in viewers’ kitchens is restaurateur Baek Jong-won.Baek, who appears on such shows as “House Cook Master Baek” and “My Little Television,” is neither a highly trained chef nor a commanding kitchen presence. While most TV chefs dazzle viewers with luxurious Western recipes and impeccable plating, Baek has been preaching the charms of Korean home staples like doenjang (fermented soy bean past
FoodJuly 12, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Science chiefs to discuss inclusive growth in Korea
South Korea achieved fast economic growth from the rubble of the Korean War in just around half a century to become one of the world’s economic and IT powerhouses.Behind such achievement were government-led projects and support measures for science and technology.The nation that has made such economic advancement through science and technology will be able to play a key role in promoting sustainable economic growth among developing and developed nations during the upcoming OECD Ministerial Meeti
TechnologyJuly 8, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Madonna’ casts a harsh light onto women suffering in Korea's shadows
“Madonna,” the latest work from director Shin Su-won, which played in Cannes' Un Certain Regard section, takes place in two central settings. The first is the VIP ward at a hospital where the nurse‘s assistant Hae-rim (Seo Young-hee) works. The other is a red-light district in a slum where the streetwalker Madonna (Kwon So-hyun) works. At first glance, it is difficult to understand how they come together in the movie.“It's a story about a nurse’s assistant named Hae-rim who digs into the backgro
FilmJune 28, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Angry Painter’ a dark, confusing depiction of humanity
Director Jeon Kyu-hwan is known for his propensity to create films that reveal the dark underbelly of modern society. Focusing on those who have been marginalized by society due to their origins or economic status in his “Town” trilogy and other films, Jeon’s camera has never hesitated to pull back layers and lay hardships bare. That particular brand of social critique is muted for his latest film “Angry Painter,” a Korea-Estonia collaboration marketed as a “vintage nude action” film starring
FilmJune 26, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Korean-American Broadway actor reprises role of Jesus Christ
Broadway actor Michael K. Lee has returned to Korea to reprise the role of Jesus Christ -- arguably one of the most daunting and burdensome roles to portray on stage -- in the ongoing Korean rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s globally regaled musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Although the Korean-American performer has played the role before, both in the United States and in Korea , he felt once again the burden of having to bring to life one of the world’s most iconic figures, which prompted him
PerformanceJune 25, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Korea urged to set ambitious climate target
The international community is concerned about Korea’s possible retreat from its emissions reduction drive based on the four options proposed by the government for the post-2020 target.The government announced four options on June 10 to finalize Korea’s emission target by the end of this month. It plans to submit one target -- after a public consultation process -- to the U.N. before the Paris Climate Change Conference from Nov. 30-Dec. 11. “(Regarding the expectation for Korea’s post-2020 emiss
IndustryJune 24, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Forgotten veteran tells pain of war, life after
When Seo Jeong-yeol, now 90, was admitted to a military hospital for an injury in 1953 during the Korean War, he was shocked to learn that he had been enlisted under a different name the whole time: Kim Chil-seok. Amid the chaos of the war, records were lost, families were separated, and the then-28-year-old staff sergeant became someone else.“I had the same service number, but my name was different. There was no way to prove that I was me,” Seo said. “After I was discharged, I knocked on all ki
PeopleJune 24, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Stitching different cultures into art
A soothing rhythmic sound is carried by a gentle wind in a wild flower field. It resembles the pleasingly relaxing sound from wooden wind chimes blowing in a breeze. The sound, in fact, comes from the skillful hands of Belgian bobbin lace makers moving wood bobbins from right to left and vice versa repeatedly to create lace patterns. The opening scene of artist Kim Soo-ja’s second chapter of the “Thread Routes” series takes the audience to the centuries-old tradition of handicraft lace making in
PerformanceJune 24, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Dialogue is crucial for building Korea-Japan trust’
Seoul and Tokyo should increase high-level dialogue to enhance mutual understanding, trust and respect and mitigate their historical tensions, a Japanese scholar said.Junya Nishino, political science professor at Keio University in Tokyo, noted that dialogue was crucial to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation to cope with the changing contours of regional politics and security.“The two sides need to talk to bridge their differences. The absence of top-level dialogue has resulted in a lack of m
Foreign AffairsJune 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Park should look to take on broader Asia peace role’
A South Korean scholar called on President Park Geun-hye to take on a broader leadership role for East Asian peace rather than focusing on peninsular security, stressing the need for her to lead the country’s ties with Japan in a direction that promotes regional stability.Nam Ki-jeong, a professor at the Institute for Japanese Studies in Seoul National University, said the improved Seoul-Tokyo ties would create leverage to enhance the ties between the two Koreas and between Pyongyang and Tokyo,
Foreign AffairsJune 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Jane Jang eager to dive back into the limelight with ‘Liquid’
Singer-songwriter Jane Jang spent three years away from the public eye fighting a creeping paralysis resulting from a neurological condition called dystonia.Although it must have been a difficult period for the 24-year-old singer-songwriter, Jang did not let any negativity break her bubbly mood as she spoke with The Korea Herald at a cafe in Seoul on June 17.“The past three years? I had a great time,” she said. “I got to hang out with friends, enjoy the small everyday things.”“Still, I feel rela
PerformanceJune 21, 2015
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[Herald Interview] ‘Korea, Southeast Asia have common destiny’
South Korea’s partnership with ASEAN goes way beyond the economic realm, the head of the ASEAN-Korea Center said, defining the geostrategically crucial 10-nation group as sharing a “common destiny” with the country. Kim Young-sun stressed that Korea’s evolving relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is vital given the bloc’s geopolitical value and growth potential and the ramifications of its ongoing integration efforts, not to mention the two sides’ complementary economies.
Foreign AffairsJune 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Mercedes-Benz financial unit credits fun at work for soaring performances
Between January and March, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Korea reported 123.7 billion won ($111.7 million) in sales and 9.6 billion won in operating profit, the highest rates ever. Besides from the ever-growing popularity of the Mercedes car itself, the fact that workers are genuinely happy with what they are entitled to do in an ultra-supportive environment contributed to the phenomenal success, said Adi Ofek, managing director of the company. In fact, laughter and the sound of clapping ofte
June 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Dasol Kim talks first album release honoring Schumann
Internationally praised for his refined artistry and classical reinterpretations, pianist Dasol Kim has finally released his debut studio album, “Dasol Kim Plays Schumann,” paying personal homage to one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Following an increasing demand in the European market for a studio album from the piano prodigy, the 26-year-old unveiled his first album in May, featuring Schumann’s “Arabeske Op. 18,” “Humoreske Op. 20” and “Kreisleriana Op. 16.” However, despite f
PerformanceJune 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Hong Dae-kwang tries out more commercial feel on ‘With You’
Singer-songwriter Hong Dae-kwang rose to fame through the TV star discovery program “Superstar K4,” but that wasn’t his first experience performing for the public. On the show, he created buzz by talking about his extensive experiences busking on the street, and he says that those experiences influenced the way he approached his third EP, “With You.”“I worked with a team that is really experienced and talented at creating really commercial albums,” Hong said in a conversation with The Korea Hera
PerformanceJune 18, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Broadway gurus team up to stage Mata Hari musical
Broadway director and choreographer Jeff Calhoun has teamed up with some of the biggest names in the musical business, including composer Frank Wildhorn, to tackle the splendorous and mysterious tale of Mata Hari, one of the world’s most notorious female spies, in a new musical. The Korean audience will have the first chance to watch his work. “What’s great about Mata Hari is that people think they know her story, but I think there are a lot of variations depending on whose book you read,” said
PerformanceJune 16, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Veteran chef Butz on mission to ‘wow’ guests
Bernhard Butz, the culinary director at the Millennium Seoul Hilton, appears to be a tired and stressed chef at first glance.But it’s only natural that he looks that way after hearing his story and understanding what kind of responsibilities he has for the hotel.He manages five specialty restaurants, a bar and a deli, in addition to making sure breakfast, lunch and dinner are served properly to the highest standards. Pastries called “Namssants” designed and made by Bernhard ButzAnd that’s not a
FoodJune 12, 2015
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[Herald Interview] KIPO hails Suzhou accord as IP cooperation milestone
Five major world economies ― the U.S., China, Japan, the European Union and Korea ― have adopted a joint statement to provide better intellectual property services to users and the public.The agreement was reached during the eighth meeting of the heads of “IP5 Offices” in Suzhou, China, late last month. KIPO CommissionerChoi Dong-gyouIP5, which began in 2007, is a forum of the five largest intellectual property offices in the world cooperating in order to improve the efficiency of examination pr
June 11, 2015