[Photo News] Tada to launch premium cab service, invites taxi drivers to join

Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong (Yonhap)Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong introduces the launch of a premium cab service version of Tada set for April, at a press conference in Seoul on Friday. Based on the rapid growth of the rental van-hailing service since last year, Lee said Tada Premium will invite taxi drivers and companies to join them in providing the premium cab service, starting with 100 vehicles for Seoul, to be expanded to 1,000 nationwide by the year’s end. Tada, which operates within the legal realm

MobilityFeb. 21, 2019

[Photo News] Build colors

Cosmetic products are showcased at a pilot shop for Shinsegae Group’s new cosmetic brand Stone Brick in the Hongik University area in Seoul, Sunday. Stone Brick products come in containers that can be stacked on top of one another. Upon its launch, Stone Brick introduced 95 lip colors.  (Yonhap) (Yonhap)

IndustryFeb. 17, 2019

[Photo News] Tech trend talk with Ted

MarketFeb. 14, 2019

[Photo News] Chung Eui-sun meets Tiger Woods at Genesis Open

From left: Hyundai Motor Executive Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun poses with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, tournament host Tiger Woods, and Executive Vice President and global head of the Genesis brand Manfred Fitzgerald at the Genesis Open Championship held at the Riviera Country Club in California on Wednesday. Genesis, Hyundai Motor's luxury brand, is the title sponsor of the tournament. (Yonhap)The status of the Genesis Open will be elevated to an invitational tournament starting next year

MobilityFeb. 14, 2019

[Photo News] Most expensive land in Korea

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has revealed Tuesday that the most expensive real estate in South Korea is the Nature Republic cosmetics store located in Myeong-dong, Seoul, valued at 183 million won ($163,000) per square meter. This is the 16th consecutive year it has held the position, dating to 2004. The second and third most expensive lots were also located in the Myeong-dong vicinity: the Woori Bank headquarters (177.5 million won per square meter) and Uniqlo’s Chu

EconomyFeb. 12, 2019

[Photo News] BMW to sponsor Coach Park

Vietnam national soccer team head coach Park Hang-seo (right) and Kwon Oh-soo, chairman of Deutsch Motors, BMW’s local dealer, pose for a photo next to a BMW X4 vehicle at a ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday. Coach Park received the vehicle as part of a sponsorship by BMW. (Yonhap)

IndustryFeb. 12, 2019

[Photo News] Transparent screen

LG Electronics’ transparent organic light-emitting diode signage is introduced at Europe’s biggest commercial screen event, Integrated Systems Europe 2019, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. LG’s see-through screens serve various functions, such as digital windows, mirrors and touch-screen panels. The ISE 2019 runs from Tuesday through Friday. (LG Electronics)

IndustryFeb. 6, 2019

[Photo News] Kakao meets Starbucks

Starbucks Korea announced Wednesday it will accept mobile payment service Kakao Pay from Thursday.  (Yonhap)In a special promotion until Feb. 7, those who spend 10,000 won ($8.90) or more via Kakao Pay at the coffee chain will be rewarded with special emojis for KakaoTalk. The promotion is available at Starbucks stores nationwide except at Incheon Airport and military garrisons of US Forces. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

TechnologyJan. 23, 2019

[Photo News] Break rules, create markets

MarketJan. 21, 2019

[Photo News] Newest hightech closet

HIGH TECH CLOSET -- A model poses next to LG Electornics’ latest refurbished steam closet that hits the local market, Monday. The second product to LG’s high-end “Black Edition” smart closet line, the Tromm Styler Black Edition Slim has reduced in size from the previous capacity to hang six items to four, the company said. Its full mirror facade aspires to add to interior-design. Tromm Styler was globally acknowledged at the CES 2019 with “CES 2019 Innovation Awards.” (LG Electronics)

IndustryJan. 20, 2019

[Photo News] Conglomerate leaders take chartered bus to Blue House to meet with President Moon

To attend a town hall-style meeting with President Moon Jae-in at Cheong Wa Dae, conglomerate leaders boarded a chartered bus at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry building in central Seoul.One by one, the top business leaders of the country began arriving at the building some three hours before the meeting was scheduled to start at 2 p.m.  From left, Hyundai Motor Group’s Senior Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun, Samsung Electronics’ Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Lotte Group chief Shin Dong-bin

PoliticsJan. 15, 2019

[Photo News] 2019 Korea Musical Awards shines with stars

The night of the 2019 Korea Musical Awards shone bright with musical stars on the red carpet. With many musicals staged last year, a diverse group of stars nominated for awards attended the event held Monday. (Photo By Kim Hye-soo/The Korea Herald)Musical couple Kim So-hyun and Sohn Joon-ho stepped on the red carpet in a fairytale-like dress and tuxedo respectively. Kim wore a peach bell-shaped dress, looking like an empress -- just like the character Elisabeth she currently plays in the musical

PerformanceJan. 15, 2019

[Photo News] Stylish water purifier

STYLISH WATER PURIFIER -- Models pose with water purifier maker Kyowon Wells’ new product Wells The One during its launch event held in Seoul on Monday. As the first in the industry, Wells The One has separated the water faucet part from the water filter system for an easier placement of the device. For a three-year rental plan, it costs 38,900 won ($34.8) to 51,900 won per month depending on the color and model. (Kyowon)

IndustryJan. 14, 2019

[Photo News] SK chief Chey holds talks with employees

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (right) held talks with his employees at lunchtime at the conglomerate’s office in Jongno, Seoul, Tuesday last week, the company said Sunday in a press release. (SK)The “Happiness Talk,” attended by some 300 employees working at SK Supex and SK Innovation, was arranged as a way to enhance communication within the group, the firm said. (SK)Participants asked questions about topics such as paternity leave and work-life balance. In response, Chey offered to consider w

IndustryJan. 13, 2019

[Photo News] LG's robotic vacuum meets pop art

(LG Electronics)LG Electronics’ premium robotic vacuum Cordzero R9 ThinQ, designed by artist Kenny Scharf, is showcased. The appliances decorated with pop-art graphics will be displayed at Scharf’s solo exhibition “Super Pop Universe” at Lotte Museum of Art in Seoul until March 3. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

IndustryJan. 6, 2019

[Photo News] Samsung Signage in Istanbul

Samsung Electronics announced Tuesday it recently finished installing more than 700 sets of liquid crystal display and light-emitting diode signage at the New Istanbul Airport in Turkey. The combined surface area of the LED displays reaches 1,012 square meters -- the largest such area to be installed at an airport in the world, the company said.(Yonhap)By Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

IndustryDec. 18, 2018

[Photo News] BTS wins big at 2018 MAMA in Hong Kong

BTS took home what is regarded as the highest honors of the evening on the third and final night of the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong: artist and album of the year. BTS delivers a thank-you speech at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong (CJ ENM) BTS after winning `Album of the Year` at 2018 MAMA in Hong Kong (CJ ENM) BTS delivers a thank-you speech at the 2018 MAMA in Hong Kong (CJ ENM) Leader RM speaks on behalf of the group at MAMA in Hong Kong on Friday (CJ ENM)“Love Your

PerformanceDec. 16, 2018

[Photo News] BTS walks red carpet at 2018 MAMA in Japan

BTS arrived at the red carpet at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Japan.Arguably one of the most high-profile acts to hit the annual music awards, BTS trumped Mnet’s online poll in five of the 18 categories: this year’s best group, best dance performance for male groups, best music video, best song and best artist. The monthlong poll garnered 10,942,117 votes. (Mnet) (Mnet) (Mnet)The septet was the last to walk the red carpet at the three-part MAMA’s second ceremony dubbed “Fan’s Choice Japan

PerformanceDec. 12, 2018

[Photo News] Rising stars Stray Kids arrive at 2018 MAMA

Stray Kids have arrived at the red carpet of the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards.  Stray Kids hit the red carpet at 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards (Mnet) (Mnet)The nine-piece act ranked top in the poll for best new male artist, determined through preshow online voting by fans, which ran for about a month, from Nov. 1 to Sunday midnight. Stray Kids trumped the poll, earning close to half of total votes with 49.10 percent. The runner-up in the same category was Kim Dong-han, a contestant in the second

PerformanceDec. 10, 2018

[Photo News] Japanese teen Rika Kihira wins gold in women’s singles at Grand Prix Final

Rika Kihira of Japan won gold in the women’s singles competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating held at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Ladies free program gold medalist Japan`s Rika Kihira poses with her medal at the ISU Grand Prix 0f Figure Skating Final 2018-19 on December 8 2018 in Vancouver, B.C., at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. (Yonhap) Ladies free program gold medalist Japan`s Rika Kihira (center), silver medalist Russia`s Alina Z

More SportsDec. 9, 2018