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Pastor urges embracing differences as impeachment ruling nears

Campaign fueling disinformation, violence has to be put out, church elder Kim Sang-keun says The church always has to reflect the defining spirit of an era, and empowering people to embrace differences is the zeitgeist Protestant churches should seek now, according to the Rev. Kim Sang-keun. Kim, 86, is a prominent church elder who leads an ad hoc committee helping promote better politics at the National Council of Churches in Korea. It is one of the four largest church alliances in the country
March 12, 2025 - 14:20:26
K-pop
Shin Soo-hyun gears up for new solo journey

After 17 years as U-Kiss leader, singer charts independent path. The year of 2025 feels like a fresh start for Shin Soo-hyun. This year marks his first major step as a solo artist, leaving behind U-Kiss, the group he has been with for more than half his life. "For 17 years, I performed as 'Soohyun' with U-Kiss, but now that I’ve decided to go solo, I’m using my full name, 'Shin Soo-hyun,'” Shin said at a group interview in Gangnam, southern Seoul, Tuesday. The new album, “I Am,” was released Tue
March 12, 2025 - 12:05:22
Performance
Tchaikovsky competition winners present opera 'Rusalka'

Interview: Soprano Seo Sung-young, bass Park Jong-min and tenor Son Ji-hoon to perform Korea's second-ever production of Dvorak’s 1901 opera Antonin Dvorak’s ninth opera, "Rusalka" (1901), is his most successful and most frequently performed opera around the world. Yet, an upcoming production in Seoul will be only the second time it has been staged in South Korea, almost 10 years after its local premiere in 2016. For this one-time performance Thursday at the Seoul Arts Center, three first-prize
March 11, 2025 - 14:53:09
Hashtag Korea
Reality vs. TV drama: Korean trauma nurse talks 'Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' and 'missing' nurses on choppers

In Netflix's latest hit medical drama series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call," an air ambulance often turns into a high-stakes operating room. Trauma surgeons making bold incisions mid-flight in a race against time keep viewers on the edge of their seats. However, there's an important element missing: The presence of trauma nurses. According to Kim Dong-ju, a 33-year-old nurse at a trauma center at the Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, it is generally a team of two — a
March 5, 2025 - 10:19:46
K-pop
Onewe marks 10th year with new album, world tour, and a stronger bond than ever

Onewe returns with 'We: Dream Chaser,' full of all kinds of dreams This year is a special year for Onewe: The band has released its first studio album in five years, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and will embark on its first-ever world tour. “We are thrilled to be releasing our second studio album after five years, and we know our fans have been eagerly anticipating it as well. As always, every track on this album is self-composed," said guitarist Kanghyun during an interview with reporter
March 5, 2025 - 07:00:00
Performance
Sharp violinist and warm pianist join forces for 'A New Chapter'

Violinist Lim Dongmin and pianist Choi Hyunglok explore Janacek, Poulenc, Bartok and Saariaho in duo recital Tuesday evening Violinist Lim Dongmin, described by pianist Choi Hyunlok as precise and sharp, exuding an air of cool intensity, contrasts with Choi’s own playing, which exudes warmth and fluidity. The duo, however, has found their contrasting styles create a synergy since first meeting each other last September through the KBS Young Musicians album project. “At first, I was concerned abo
March 4, 2025 - 16:19:52
Economy
Korea’s credit profile remains stable despite Trump’s tariff policies: Fitch

Fitch expects Korea’s presidential election in Q2; prolonged political uncertainty could prompt negative rating action The US Trump administration’s tariff policies could dampen the South Korean economy, but they are not expected to harm the country’s credit status in the short term, according to Fitch Ratings' sovereign analyst. “One year or a couple of years of slow growth due to tariffs won’t impact Korea’s credit profile,” Fitch Ratings Asia Pacific Sovereign Rating Director Jeremy Zook said
March 4, 2025 - 13:41:50
Film
Interview: Twice's Dahyun takes on debut role with gusto

Kpop idol-turned-actor immersed herself in make-believe for latest teen romance South Korea's entertainment industry thrives on crossover talent. K-pop stars routinely parlay their camera-ready charisma into acting careers, bringing built-in fanbases to productions as they test their new skills. It's a process not without pitfalls: Such career pivots are often met with a deeply skeptical public, notoriously unforgiving of novice missteps. Even today's screen heavyweights — Lee Ji-eun (better kno
March 3, 2025 - 18:02:55
Politics
[Herald Interview] 'Korea, don't repeat Hong Kong's mistakes on foreign caregivers'

Fifty-one years ago, during Hong Kong's "golden era" of social reform, then-Gov. Murray MacLehose established a framework to bring in low-wage foreign workers for domestic and care work. This policy aimed to encourage educated, upper- and middle-class local women to enter the workforce — a rationale similar to that of the Seoul city government's foreign caregiver pilot program today. Though now facing different socioeconomic conditions, some South Korean politicians and
Nov. 13, 2024 - 13:45:57
Foreign affairs
[Herald Interview] Thai envoy expects progress on immigration issues by year-end

The drop in Thai tourists to Korea as a result of tight screening and the large population of Thais working in Korea illegally should be addressed simultaneously, according to Tanee Sangrat, who began his mission as Thai ambassador to South Korea in April. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Sangrat said that for Korea to see a rebound in tourism from Thailand, some efforts were needed on his country’s part to reduce the number of Thais overstaying their visas. “We are doing our
Sept. 30, 2024 - 17:24:53
Industry
[Herald Interview] Korea, Chile eye two-way benefits in green energy

With a renewed push toward a leading green energy supplier with its vast energy resources, Chilean government officials urged South Korea, which shares similar goals in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, to expand investments to Chile and boost strategic partnerships. “The challenge today for Chile is to increase the participation of Korean companies in the Chilean economy and the flows of Korean capital into Chile,” Chilean Ambassador Mathias Francke told The Korea Herald at the E
Sept. 29, 2024 - 16:23:52
Television
[Herald Interview] After 'Good Partner,' Jang Na-ra sees marriage as miracle

Jang Na-ra, who portrayed Cha Eun-kyung, the skilled divorce lawyer cheated on by her husband in the popular series "Good Partner," expressed that the show prompted her to reflect deeply on marriage and divorce -- and that the series led her to consider all marriages as "miracles." "Good Partner" follows the stories of divorce lawyers as they tackle a range of clients and their legal challenges. While depicting various divorces faced by modern Koreans, the series al
Sept. 26, 2024 - 15:27:51
Culture
[Herald Interview] Dmytro Udovychenko, winner of Queen Elisabeth Competition, on uplifting Ukraine with violin

Dmytro Udovychenko, a Ukrainian violinist, is experiencing his busiest season after winning the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition in June. With the latest triumph adding to a long list of prizes won at international competitions, including first prize at the Montreal International Violin Competition in 2023 and third prize at the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in 2022, Udovychenko is finally done with competitions and set to launch his journey as a musician in earnest. Reca
Sept. 25, 2024 - 18:13:49
Culture
[Herald Interview] Portraying a version of god for young people in 'Hadestown'

When Kim Min-seok sees veteran musical stage actor Choi Jung-won on stage during the musical performance of "Hadestwon," the singer-turned-musical-actor hopes the audience can see her up close from his perspective. "Her face is full of expression, giving a sense of warmth and courage," Kim, who portrays poor dreamy musician Orpheus, said during an interview with The Korea Herald on Sept. 12. And that is exactly how Choi, 55, intends to portray Hermes, a role originally create
Sept. 24, 2024 - 18:30:52
Industry
[Herald Interview] Han River set to transform into lifestyle platform

Once a symbol of Korea‘s rapid economic growth, the Han River is poised to evolve into a “lifestyle platform” for citizens and the ultimate place for healthy pleasure, according to Joo Yong-tae, deputy mayor of the city government’s Future Hangang Project Headquarters. “The Han River is a source of both relaxation and pride for the citizens of Seoul,” Joo said in an interview with The Korea Herald in early September. “Until a few years ago, the Han Riv
Sept. 24, 2024 - 17:38:49