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[Herald Interview] 'Fandom politics must end to protect representative democracy'

Outgoing Speaker Kim Jin-pyo embarks on his new mission to address S. Korea’s low birth rate Article 1 of South Korea’s National Assembly Act states that the parliament is a representative body of the people. However, Kim Jin-pyo, the speaker of the 21st National Assembly and a political heavyweight with 50 years in public service, views the widespread phenomenon of fandom politics as a major obstacle to the country's representative democracy. He believes this trend is the primary cause of incre
May 31, 2024 - 14:53:38
Industry
[Herald Interview] Saudi Arabia seeks more ‘boots on the ground’ from Korean game makers

Kingdom’s top gaming officials discuss cooperation with game industry leaders in Seoul Saudi Arabia is looking for more collaboration with Korean game companies as the Middle Eastern country has been aggressively spending billions of dollars to develop its gaming industry with the ultimate goal of becoming a global esports hub, Riyadh’s top gaming officials said Wednesday. “We're looking to start a conversation to make sure that we can be a good partner and see where we can collaborate and where
May 31, 2024 - 13:06:22
Foreign affairs
[Herald Interview] Korea, model for Indonesia’s creative economy: minister

Indonesian leader Joko Widodo has asked his administration to learn from the South Korean government's drive to bolster the creative economy as part of the Southeast Asian country's effort to pursue its future growth engine, according to an Indonesian Cabinet member. "President Joko Widodo has tasked us with emulating the Korean government's approach to bolster the creative industry," said Sandiaga Uno, Indonesian minister for tourism and creative economy in a recent interview with The Korea Her
May 29, 2024 - 22:58:49
People
[Herald Interview] Heritage chief eyes fashioning ‘the old’ to modern tastes

An agency whose mission has long centered on protecting national heritage, the newly renamed Korea Heritage Service has a new mandate: to fashion heritage to modern tastes. Choi Eung-chon, the inaugural administrator of the agency, said renaming the 79-year-old Cultural Heritage Administration on May 17 reflected a change in the institution’s focus toward providing “services” that enable the public to take advantage of national heritage. “Take Gyeongbokgung for example. That’s where Joseon kings
May 29, 2024 - 15:41:11
Technology
[Herald Interview] Autocrypt eyes global leadership in automotive security

S. Korean startup partners with Germany's BMW, Japan's Hitachi, Vietnam's Vingroup LEIPZIG, Germany -- The automotive security sector has never been more important with the growth of connected cars and the advancement of software for vehicles. Autocrypt, a South Korean startup, has been making strides and is looking to become a leading provider of automotive cybersecurity and mobility solutions. “Cars are now equipped with loads of software so now they are exposed to hacking like computers (faci
May 28, 2024 - 14:22:39
K-pop
[Herald Interview] SM subsidiary KMR aims to broaden K-pop spectrum

Even as K-pop giant Hybe’s multilabel system is being tested by the ongoing feud with the CEO of one of its subsidiaries, Ador’s Min Hee-jin, the longest-standing K-pop agency, SM Entertainment is forging ahead with establishing its own multilabel system, dubbed “SM 3.0.” SM 3.0 focuses on broadening the spectrum of K-pop, according to Choi Jin-suk, global A&R executive of Kreation Music Rights (KMR), a music publishing subsidiary of SM Entertainment. “Within KMR there are various CICs, includin
May 27, 2024 - 20:16:36
Film
[Herald Interview] ‘Imagination’ key to acting, says Gang Dong-won

Gang says he saw his dry, sharp, furious image for first time in action thriller ‘The Plot’ In his 21-year acting career, actor Gang Dong-won has played many different types of characters, hardly any of them overlapping. While his previous roles have been somewhat witty, easygoing characters with boyish charm, “The Plot,” his latest film, portrays the actor at his coldest. With no smile on his face, Gang plays Yeong-il, the mastermind of contract killings that appear to be accidents. Many of his
May 27, 2024 - 07:07:20
Television
[Herald Interview] 'The 8 Show' questions capitalism's class system

The director and one of the actors of Netflix's original series, "The 8 Show," sought to criticize capitalism today while asking how far creators should go in the pursuit of entertainment. Based on popular webtoons "Money Game" and "Pie Game," "The 8 Show" follows the stories of eight contestants in dire financial straits as they strive to earn money in a mysterious reality variety show. The participants are trapped on separate floors in an eight-story building, where they accumulate money simpl
May 26, 2024 - 09:19:09
Social affairs
[Herald Interview] Korean adoptees embark on journeys to find roots

Growing up in what he described as the "small town" of Umea, Sweden, Jakob Sandberg has rarely felt like an outsider, despite his Asian features setting him apart from the majority of his friends. Rather, it was actually South Korea, his motherland before being adopted to Sweden, where he encountered situations that led him to feel like an alien or “someone weird.” Though he looked different than most of his friends, he recalled his carefree childhood in Sweden. “I had no problem growing up havi
May 23, 2024 - 18:38:20
Performance
[Herald Interview] Universal Ballet's 'The Ballerina' peeks behind curtain

On-stage dialogue brings new dimension in ballet The Universal Ballet is set to present its original production, 'The Ballerina," a work that offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ballet dancers striving for a shining moment on stage. The performances will take place at the Seoul Arts Center's CJ Towol Theater from May 31 to June 1. This is the first time the production will be performed in Seoul, following its premiere in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, and subsequent regional tours in 2022 and 20
May 23, 2024 - 14:07:38
K-pop
[Herald Interview] MCND aims to show teamwork with ‘X10’

Quintet drops new album after touring globally MCND returned with its 6th mini album, “X10,” with the ambition to continue music as long as possible. MCND, debuted in 2020, proved their international popularity earlier this year by successfully holding their “Odd-Venture” concert tour in seven European countries and six cities in the US. The quintet is also gaining popularity in regions where K-pop stars have not frequently ventured, such as the Middle East and South America. They appeared at th
May 23, 2024 - 13:39:45
Economy
[Herald Interview] Korea inspires other donors for development funding: World Bank vice president

Senior international development expert projects tough replenishment this year due to competition Akihiko Nishio, the World Bank’s vice president for development finance, said Korea becoming the host country for the International Development Association's 21st replenishment meeting could uplift the spirit of contribution to the global solidarity fund. The International Development Association, a development finance institution under the multilateral lender World Bank Group, seeks to help the wor
May 22, 2024 - 15:36:31
Industry
[Herald Interview] TikTok, K-pop are evolving together: TikTok exec

May 22, 2024 - 14:54:28
Industry
[Herald Interview] 'Lifting regulations key to corporate push for RE100'

36 Korean members struggle to secure renewable energy sources due to tough rules, high costs Regulations are holding back companies like Samsung Electronics in speeding up their renewable energy commitments, so the government should remove them and pursue grid transformation, the head of Climate Group said Tuesday. Noting how Korea had a lot of regulatory limitations on implementing renewable energy plants, Helen Clarkson, the chief executive officer of the London-based entity, highlighted the r
May 22, 2024 - 13:10:27
Film
[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting

Actor Byun Yo-han, whose appearance in “The Book of Fish” (2021) and “Hansan: Rising Dragon” (2022) left the audience with resonating, serious acting, has returned to the silver screen with an unlikable, somewhat perverted character in “Following.” The mystery thriller centers on a real estate agent named Gu Jeong-tae (Byun), who has a strange if not perverse habit of peeping into other people’s lives. Whether it’s a person living next door or a client he meets in his office, Jeong-tae thinks no
May 17, 2024 - 16:00:00