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'Korean diaspora is driving force behind Hallyu'
President of World Assembly of Korean Associations vows support for Korean groups worldwide where government efforts fall short South Korea’s rise in soft power, driven by the global surge of its popular culture, has garnered significant attention both in Korea and worldwide. Ko Sang-goo, president of the World Assembly of Korean Associations, seeks to highlight the often-overlooked role of the Korean diaspora -- the approximately 7.3 million Koreans or individuals of Korean descent living abroa
Feb. 17, 2025 - 09:29:47
Pharmearth CEO aims to redefine Korea's traditional skincare market
Jeanficial, a Seoul-based skincare solution provider launched in 2019, has recently rebranded itself as Pharmearth to mark a new phase in its growth. Since launching its distribution platform in 2021, its holistic approach to skincare — spanning cosmetic branding, consulting, and marketing — has set it apart from traditional providers, fueling steady financial growth and surpassing 40 billion won ($27.4 million) in domestic sales last year. “Our focus has always been on addressing the root cause
Feb. 16, 2025 - 13:40:47
'Single's Inferno' is Premier League of dating scene : creators
Hit dating reality show becomes Netflix Korea's first entertainment show to be greenlit for fifth season Attractive hopefuls came together to deliver viral moments and unforgettable romance on the latest season of Netflix Korea’s "Single’s Inferno," a dating reality show that not only captured hearts but also made history as the first Korean entertainment series on the platform to be greenlit for a fifth season. This season brought together 13 cast members from diverse professions, ranging from
Feb. 14, 2025 - 11:24:24
Interview: Heo Nanseolheon's timeless poetry lives on in new contemporary ballet work
Heo Nanseolheon (1563–1589), whose real name was Heo Cho-hui, is a beloved figure in Korean poetry. She left behind more than 200 timeless poems. Her works, however, emerged from the harsh realities of a tragic life lived in an era when women’s talents were often overlooked. She lived a life marked by neglect from her husband, the fall from grace of her family and the sorrow of losing two children in infancy. A recent artistic adaptation of Heo’s legacy is the Korean National Ballet's contempora
Feb. 13, 2025 - 17:27:32
Fujita Mao, inspired by Korean musicians and culture, excited to present his first recital
26-year-old Japanese virtuoso discusses expanding his repertoire beyond Mozart and distancing from social media Japan’s rising pianist Fujita Mao has gained international acclaim for his interpretations of Mozart, including a highly praised recording of the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas, his debut album released in October 2022. Having performed the complete sonatas at major venues like the Verbier Festival, Wigmore Hall, and concert halls across Japan, Fujita, 26, is now set to showcase a diffe
Feb. 11, 2025 - 14:33:52
Werther an emotional challenge for Kim Min-seok
Playing eponymous role in 25th anniversary staging of 'Werther,' Kim promises to keep growing as stage performer Kim Min-seok's latest musical role takes a lot out of him. While playing the titular character in "Werther" doesn’t physically exhaust him, the lead singer of Korean indie duo MeloMance admits he feels emotionally drained after each performance -- especially given the intense sobbing and crying onstage. It's just his second role as a musical theater performer, but, perhaps buoyed by h
Feb. 9, 2025 - 17:28:46
IUFRO chief lauds Korea's rehabilitated forests, advises on future management
From postwar desolation to reforestation excellence, South Korea has been planting seeds of a green future both in Korea and beyond. Examining this transformative path is Daniela Kleinschmit, president of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations and chair of Forest and Environmental Policy at the University of Freiburg, Germany, who recently visited Seoul. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Kleinschmit, as the head of a global network for forest science cooperation, examined
Feb. 9, 2025 - 14:04:51
US overnight trading platform gears up to make comeback in Korea
US alternative trading system Blue Ocean ATS hopes to resume trading service for Korean investors soon, following a six-month halt sparked by its system crash in August. Operated by Blue Ocean Technologies, the ATS provides overnight trading of US stocks, enabling Korean investors to trade during their daytime hours. “We have invested in Korea with our technology, support and compliance. I believe we are close (to recommence the service),” Blue Ocean Technologies CEO and President Brian Hyndman
Feb. 8, 2025 - 16:00:09
Suwon mayor strives to strengthen economy with innovative companies, local businesses
Despite the political upheaval and its negative effects on the economy of South Korea last year, Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-joon is content with his city's progress. He said the city had “overcome economic downturns” and created a “driving force for greater development in the future.” Lee, who took office in July 2022 after winning the race for the Democratic Party of Korea, holds great pride in the social and economic policies he led last year under the slogan, “Renewed Suwon, Radiant Citizens.” Each
Feb. 5, 2025 - 14:33:45
Beyond memory: Korea’s next big semiconductor challenge
Global collaboration, not nationalism, key to chip innovation, says imec CEO South Korea has achieved remarkable growth over the past decades to become a global leader in the semiconductor industry, with its key players dominating the memory chip market. However, as memory and logic chips become increasingly integrated, the country must enhance its capabilities in both sectors to maintain its competitive edge and tackle future challenges, said Luc Van den hove, CEO of imec, the world's largest i
Feb. 5, 2025 - 14:10:28
Nobuyuki Tsujii, pianist who finds joy beyond sight
Gold Medal winner of 2009 Van Cliburn Competition returns to Korea in March Nobuyuki Tsujii, the Japanese pianist who won the 2009 Van Cliburn Competition gold prize along with Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen, has never seen a piano, yet the instrument is his greatest source of joy. Whether performing on stage, signing an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon, or simply sitting at the piano, he describes the piano as the very embodiment of joy in his life. “Since childhood, I have always fou
Feb. 3, 2025 - 15:03:30
‘Hyundai has become synonymous with technology’
Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera says elimination of EV subsidies will encourage technological development from automakers Hyundai Motor and Georgia Tech announced a multidecade partnership to work together in research and applications to support the future of sustainable mobility, hydrogen economy and workforce development in August 2023. About a year and a half later, Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera underlines that the US university’s collaboration with Hyundai has been a win-win situ
Feb. 3, 2025 - 11:55:26
Director Seo You-min gives fan favorite a makeover
In 'Secret: Untold Melody,' beloved 2007 Taiwanese music drama transformed for today For director Seo You-min, the path to directing was not exactly linear. A film school graduate who started with short films, she spent years in the trenches of Korean cinema as a screenwriter. "I actually majored in directing and spent my early years making short films," she says, speaking in a cafe in Seoul's Samcheong-dong. "As part of my journey to direct my first feature, I worked on various production teams
Feb. 2, 2025 - 14:57:47
Pump Space to take meme coins to next level
Within a day of their launch, US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump’s meme coins, $Trump and $Melania, respectively, surged to the top of global cryptocurrency charts, amassing billions of dollars in value. Despite having essentially no economic utility, due to volatility and a lock-up period, Trump’s namesake tokens gained significant value, fueled by preinauguration buzz and the strong political message the self-styled "crypto president" sought to project, according to Yoo Jin-s
Jan. 31, 2025 - 14:27:14
Ha Jung-woo takes 'Nocturnal' down to raw instinct
Noir heavyweight returns with a stripped-down chase thriller in which brutality speaks its own language In "Nocturnal," noir heavyweight Ha Jung-woo returns to familiar territory: the gritty underbelly of Korean crime thrillers where he made his name with the likes of "The Chaser" (2008) and "The Yellow Sea" (2010). His latest outing proves a curious specimen -- a chase film stripped to the bare bones, in which the most brazen plot holes in effect become aesthetic features and violence serves it
Jan. 30, 2025 - 13:35:53
