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From satellites to smart farms: Korea’s agriculture minister reimagines rural sustainability
South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is taking meaningful steps to modernize the country’s agricultural sector and ensure its long-term sustainability. Led by its first female minister, Song Mi-ryung, the ministry has been focusing on three key transitions: digital innovation, generational change and the transformation of rural spaces. “Food and livelihood are essential pillars of any society," Song said during an interview with The Korea Herald at the Agriculture Minist
May 19, 2025 - 15:37:52
EXO's Kai kicks off first solo world tour 'Kaion'
Kai wrapped up the Seoul leg of his first-ever solo world tour under the banner of "Kaion," marking a significant career milestone. Held at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on Saturday and Sunday, the two performances drew over 9,000 fans combined. The two shows marked Kai’s first solo concerts since debuting with EXO 13 years ago and as a solo artist five years ago. It was also his first major performance since he was discharged in February from his mandatory military service
May 19, 2025 - 12:28:15
BorgWarner: ‘We’re ready for any powertrain — and Korea is key’
BorgWarner, a global automotive parts supplier headquartered in the United States, is working to further expand its presence in Korea based on its resilient portfolio. “We have the ambition to do a lot of business in Korea, and that's one of the reasons we are here,” Pierre Boitard, vice president at BorgWarner responsible for overseeing the business and operations of turbos and thermal technologies in Asia, told The Korea Herald in Seoul on Thursday. BorgWarner currently operates eight plants a
May 19, 2025 - 11:02:34
BoyNextDoor breaks boundaries with 'No Genre'
After successfully wrapping up its first world tour, BoyNextDoor returned with new music. True to its name, the group’s latest album, "No Genre," refuses to be confined to a single style, filled instead with infectious hooks, emotional storytelling and stylish homage to past musical legacies. At a group interview held in Mapo-gu, Seoul on Monday, six members shared their excitement and creative process behind the album. “Since the album spans so many different genres, we wanted to show just how
May 14, 2025 - 14:16:49
Interview: Marcos Morau’s strange and beautiful worlds
Marcos Morau, one of Spain’s most compelling contemporary choreographers, has straddled contradictions: innocence and critique, humor and darkness, elegance and unease. "I'm still feeling like I'm a kid," said Morau in a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. "I like to create things that are a mix of innocence and humor, but also darkness and a criticism (of how we live)." Three of Morau’s works arrive in Seoul this May, each a portal into his rich, often bizarre imagination. The choreographer
May 14, 2025 - 14:11:54
Interview: Lee Young-ae on how antihero 'Hedda' brought her back to stage after 30 years
In a theatrical coincidence that has stirred anticipation among theatergoers, two major Korean productions of "Hedda Gabler" have been going head to head this spring. The LG Arts Center Seoul’s version of Henrik Ibsen’s famous psychological drama premiered May 7 with Lee Young-ae in titular role. Directed by Jun In-chul and based on Richard Eyre’s contemporary adaptation, the LG Arts Center production transposes Hedda Gabler into the present day. (**The NTCK's production postponed its premiere b
May 14, 2025 - 11:38:00
Trump’s tariffs not reactionary, says longtime adviser
US President Donald Trump and his administration have been rocking the global trade landscape with talk and the imposition of unprecedentedly high tariffs since the first day in office, claiming that the import taxes will “make America great again,” which has led some to call the US leader a reactionary, someone seeking to reverse and restore society to a state he believes existed before. But according to Y. David Scharf, chair and co-managing partner at New York-headquartered law firm Morrison
May 12, 2025 - 10:20:38
Interview: Jerome Yoo's dreamlike vision
Jerome Yoo bends precisely at 90 degrees, utters a greeting of "annyeong haseyo," then straightens up with a mischievous grin. Dressed in matching blue denim with a statement watch glinting on his wrist, he looks more like a college student on cultural exchange than a filmmaker on the festival circuit. A promising voice in Canadian independent cinema for some time, the 31-year-old's artistic footprint extends well beyond his casual appearance. "Mongrels," Yoo's feature debut, had already collect
May 10, 2025 - 16:00:00
Interview: Bella Kim and poetry of identity
Rarely does an actor encounter a role that mirrors their own life experience with uncanny precision, especially for a debut performance. For Bella Kim, who plays the lead role in the French-Korean film "Winter in Sokcho" that recently made its Korean premiere at the Jeonju International Film Festival, the boundary between character and self proved remarkably thin. When Kim arrives at a cafe in Jeonju, having navigated through a sudden downpour, she carries herself with the effortless poise you'd
May 10, 2025 - 16:00:00
Interview: Tall and assured, Lee Sang-eun finds freedom in contemporary ballet
Dancers move tirelessly to the gradually intensifying beat of Ravel’s "Bolero" -- climbing over, crashing into or vanishing behind a large wooden wall. In the midst all this seeming chaos, one dancer stood out: tall, assured and unmistakably at home. At 181 centimeters tall, Lee Sang-eun, lead principal dancer of the English National Ballet, is impossible to miss. Lee is in Seoul to perform as a guest artist in the Asian premiere of “Walking Mad,” part of a double bill with “Bliss” by acclaimed
May 7, 2025 - 17:54:44
[Hello Thailand] From EVs to smart cities: Thailand seeks to unlock growth potential with Korea
South Korea and Thailand could seek synergy in diverse sectors, from electronic vehicle manufacturing to smart city development to waste management, according to senior executives of the Southeast Asian country's state economic development authorities. The Korea Herald interviewed three senior executives while they were visiting Korea for the Ignite Thailand-Korea Business Forum held last month. The executives highlighted that Thailand can offer streamlined investment procedures for foreign capi
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[Hello Thailand] 'Thailand ready to join Asia’s financial hubs'
With its geographical connectivity and sound regulatory infrastructure, Thailand is well-positioned to emerge as the financial hub of Southeast Asia, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat. “We believe Thailand can serve as a strong financial hub in Southeast Asia,” Amornvivat said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. He visited Seoul late last month to attend the Ignite Thailand-Korea Business Forum, co-hosted by Herald Media Group, the Royal Thai Embassy in Korea an
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Inside the Kinjaz journey: From viral dance crew to Korea’s choreography scene
Seoul is no stranger to dance trends, but when two of America's most influential choreographers land in the city at the same time, it feels like something bigger is happening. Mike Song and Anthony Lee, co-founders of the iconic Asian American dance crew Kinjaz, are back in Korea -- not just to visit, but to shape the country’s rapidly evolving dance culture from the inside out. Sitting down over beers for an episode of Werkhours, a podcast series by StudioH at The Korea Herald, Song and Lee sha
May 1, 2025 - 16:00:00
'Produce 101' star hits new career high tackling school violence
Park Ji-hoon, who rose to breakout fame after finishing second among 101 trainees on the hit K-pop audition series "Produce 101: Season 2 (2017)," is experiencing another major career high -- not as an idol, but as a rising star in the acting world. The singer-turned-actor has gripped audiences with his performance as the lead in the "Weak Hero" franchise, playing a troubled yet calculating high schooler who confronts school violence head-on. The adrenaline-filled youth drama initially found suc
May 1, 2025 - 14:04:19
Interview: A legend contemplates usefulness
"I'm constantly thinking about uselessness," actor Lee Hye-young says in a cafe in Seoul's Samcheong-dong Monday. Her raspy voice projects an unmistakable charisma that commands attention. It's not exactly a confession that shakes the foundation of her stature -- a 62-year-old veteran actor whose four-decade career spans theater, classic films and TV dramas. But Lee, who has established herself as Korean cinema's symbol of resilient womanhood, now finds herself contemplating obsolescence. And th
April 30, 2025 - 14:51:10
