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[Herald Interview] Legendary cartoonist Lee Hyun-se says curiosity propels him forward

Lee calls for more investment in 'auteurism-based cartoons' in order to grow cartoon industry South Korean cartoonist Lee Hyun-se, creator of one of the most successful cartoon series ever to be published in Korea, "A Daunting Team," said his curiosity to uncover untold stories is what pushes him to challenge himself, even after achieving stardom. Lee made his debut as a cartoonist in 1976. Following the success of "A Daunting Team" (1982), he has been honored with some of the most prestigious a
May 16, 2024 - 17:12:45
Market
[Herald Interview] For US overnight stockbroker Blue Ocean, golden hour falls on Sunday 8 p.m.

Korean investors take up around 40% of overnight trading in US stock market For Blue Ocean ATS, a broker platform that facilitates overnight trading for the US stock market, Sunday night is the peak trading hour as South Korean investors flock to execute orders before the US day trading begins. “Sunday night is our biggest night when it is Monday morning for the Asian investors and Korean investors. They start trading at 8 p.m. when traditional exchanges here in the US do not open until 9:30 a.m
May 16, 2024 - 14:10:17
Industry
[Herald Interview] Carbon breakthrough in Korea: Making diamonds at atmospheric pressure

Lower-cost production of diamonds could expand use in fields ranging from jewelry to semiconductors and quantum computing In the realm of materials science, diamonds have long held a prestigious status for their unparalleled hardness and brilliance. Traditionally, the synthesis of these coveted gems has relied on high-pressure, high-temperature methods, representing a significant barrier to large-scale production. However, recent research by Rodney S. Ruoff and his team at the Center for Multidi
May 15, 2024 - 14:14:41
Social affairs
[Herald Interview] Korea must actively regulate against plastic waste: WWF-Korea chief

As South Korea grapples with a significant surge in plastic pollution, the chief of the world’s largest nongovernmental conservation group's Korean office called for the government here to adopt stricter regulations, calling it an "absolutely necessary" measure. “Some environmental issues cannot be resolved through voluntary participation, and targeting plastic waste problems is one of them,” World Wide Fund for Nature-Korea's executive director Park Min-hye said in an interview with The Korea H
May 15, 2024 - 14:01:12
Culture
[Herald Interview] Kimsooja expands Bottari philosophy with vast mirror installation

Korean artist's 'To Breathe - Constellation' runs at The Pinault Collection until Sept. 2 PARIS, France -- The building in the heart of Paris that once housed the Paris Chamber of Commerce and the Paris Stock Exchange was transformed into a contemporary art museum, the Pinault Collection, in 2021, with renovations by architect Tadao Ando. At the center of the building is a rotunda 29 meters across whose floor is covered a total of 418 mirrors. The mirrors are an installation entitled "To Breathe
May 14, 2024 - 15:55:58
Arts&Design
[Herald Interview] Sculptor inspired by childhood friend nature

Finding herself in unexpected limelight, 89-year-old Kim Yun-shin says showing at Venice Biennale is another stimulus Wood sculptures that reveal both the soft inner bark and the rough outer bark appear to be stacked or clumped together – some may remind you of towers of stones carefully placed on top of each other, found along mountain trails and near mountainside Buddhist temples. The sculptures appear to breathe, their forms like blood vessels. The sculptures were part of artist Kim Yun-shin'
May 13, 2024 - 20:13:16
Social affairs
[Herald Interview] S. Korea, EU embrace 'great opportunities' for advancing climate action: envoy

Ambassador highlights EU's climate initiatives as potential benchmark case for South Korea South Korea and the European Union share great opportunities for further cooperation in addressing climate change and its impacts not only on a bilateral level but also across the broader Indo-Pacific region and beyond, EU Ambassador to South Korea Maria Castillo Fernandez said. "For the EU, the Republic of Korea is one of the key like-minded partners in the context of climate and environment, with the sha
May 13, 2024 - 17:56:26
Industry
[Herald Interview] Hanatour CEO talks reshaping travel landscape

After years of pandemic disruptions, Korea’s No. 1 travel agency posts threefold surge in sales in 2023, betting big on Chinese recovery in H2 As the travel landscape undergoes profound transformations postpandemic, the golden era of traditional, large-scale travel agencies may be coming to an end. However, Hanatour, Korea's leading travel agency with more than three decades of experience, aims to defy the growing perception. Leveraging extensive tourism data both inbound and outbound, Hanatour
May 7, 2024 - 13:50:30
Film
[Herald Interview] ‘Time to Be Strong’ follows retired K-pop idols’ self-discovery

JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- This year’s Jeonju International Film Festival saw its iconic Korean Competition section receive the highest number of submissions ever -- 134 films. While a majority of the submissions focused on female narratives, director Namkoong Sun’s “Time to Be Strong” clearly stood out among the 10 films in competition for the top three awards. The rookie director’s second feature film “Time to Be Strong” follows three retired K-pop idol singers on a trip to Jeju Island,
May 4, 2024 - 17:16:10
Television
[Herald Interview] Director of 'Goodbye Earth' aimed to ask how we would face apocalypse

Kim Jin-min, director of the Netflix original series "Goodbye Earth," under heavy criticism for its difficult plot and complicated sequencing, said he would consider the drama series a success if it could get the audience to ponder what they would do in the face of imminent demise. The 12-part science fiction series, which is based on the popular Japanese fantasy novel “Shumatsu no Furu," tells the story of South Koreans who are told that a meteorite is slated to strike and destroy the country,
May 4, 2024 - 16:00:00
Industry
[Herald Interview] Former IEA chief calls for strong global governance to achieve net zero

Nobuo Tanaka underlines importance of Korea, US, Japan collaboration to develop sustainable nuclear power system The Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change, calls for limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, stressing that emissions need to be reduced by 45 percent by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. Nobuo Tanaka, former executive director of the International Energy Agency, says that the world needs to do a lot more to coun
May 3, 2024 - 15:42:21
Industry
[Herald Interview] Asia’s first Master of Wine empowers Shinsegae’s wine push

Retail giant bets big on ‘recession-proof’ high-end wines Jeannie Cho Lee, the first Asian Master of Wine, has joined hands with Shinsegae Group, the Korean retail giant that is recently making a big push to lead the nation’s soaring luxury wine market. Lee earned the wine industry’s top honor in 2008. Being a member of the exclusive community of 417 Masters of Wine globally, she has built an extensive network within the industry and collaborated with numerous companies such as Watson’s Wine, Fi
May 2, 2024 - 16:21:41
Companies
[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan

Opening first store in former McDonald’s building, CEO confident of luring picky Japanese customers with Korean-style burgers Renowned for its signature spicy thigh patty burgers, Mom’s Touch has established itself as a dominant player in South Korea’s fast-food landscape, with the highest number of branches here, despite its relatively late entry to the market. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the fast-food chain has ventured into the Japanese market with the opening of its inaugural
April 30, 2024 - 15:27:11
K-pop
[Herald Interview] Xdinary Heroes shoot for the next level with 'Troubleshooting'

The sextet broadens spectrum with deeper emotions and enhanced instrumental sound Xdinary Heroes dropped their first studio album “Troubleshooting” comprising 10 songs, including the title track “Little Things,” for which the band members took part in composing and writing lyrics. “This album aims to convey inner stories that are often left unsaid, focusing on honest and perhaps even trivial emotions that people may find difficult to express to others,” said Gaon, the band's guitarist. Bassist J
April 30, 2024 - 07:00:00
People
[Herald Interview] Mistakes turn into blessings in street performance, director says

Where to draw the line separating the audience from actors in a street performance is tricky for any director. Some are wary of seeing the script derailed by indulging too much into on-the-spot impromptu interaction with spectators. But not so for Song Jae-sung. The director oversees various shows scheduled at Gyeongbokgung this week as part of the annual Seoul festival promoting five palaces from the Joseon era (1392-1910). The nine-day K-Royal Culture Festival, now in its 10th year, kicked off
April 29, 2024 - 15:19:38