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Two artists expanding boundary of art

While still pursuing realism in sculptural work, he began to add pop art aspects to his work, which became “hyper-realism pop art.” These artworks deliver a message of happiness and humans’ desire t...

Jan 22, 2021
Arts&Design
[Herald Interview] GreenPureTech seeks to provide the world with hospital beds

“We are in talks with potential partners in the US, Brazil, Indonesia and more,” Lim said. GPT’s history is closely tied with South Korea’s hospitals. The company has been responsible for equipping ...

Jan 22, 2021
Industry
Seoul office transactions hit record in 2020 despite pandemic

The total volume of office investments in major districts of the Greater Seoul area hit yet another record in 2020 despite the pandemic, as high demand for offices in prime locations led the bullish ...

Jan 22, 2021
Markets
Moon to accept Britain's invitation to G-7 summit, official says

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has formally invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to an in-person G-7 summit, scheduled to be held in June, via a personal letter, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday...

Jan 22, 2021
Politics
Seoul education office’s push for LGBT students protection faces opposition

Seoul education office’s push to protect LGBT students and eradicate discrimination at schools is facing opposition after the office released its 2021-23 draft plan to protect the human rights of stu...

Jan 22, 2021
Social affairs
Seoul stocks snap 3-day winning streak on valuation pressure

South Korea's stock exchange ended its three-day winning streak Friday on valuation pressure after hitting another new high the previous session. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. The bench...

Jan 22, 2021
Markets
S. Korean, Costa Rican leaders discuss partnerships on coronavirus, green projects

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his Costa Rican counterpart, Carlos Alvarado, had phone discussions Friday on the COVID-19 pandemic and other major issues including efforts to promote a green ...

Jan 22, 2021
Foreign affairs
Appellate court approves 7-year sentence for late Hanbo founder's son

An appellate court on Friday upheld a lower court's seven-year prison sentence for a son of Chung Tae-soo, the late founder of the now-defunct Hanbo Group, who was convicted of embezzlement and other...

Jan 22, 2021
Social affairs
Nearly half of N. Koreans undernourished, worst in Asia-Pacific: UN report

Nearly five out of ten North Koreans were undernourished from 2017 to 2019, the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, the UN said in an inter-agency report. East Timor and Afghanistan followed. In the ...

Jan 22, 2021
North Korea
Singapore deal Moon wants Biden to inherit was flawed: US experts

North Korean experts said Thursday it would be a mistake for US President Joe Biden to build on the 2018 Singapore agreement to address North Korea’s denuclearization. South Korean President Moon Ja...

Jan 22, 2021
North Korea
Court refuses to cancel seizure of annex to ex-President Chun's house

A Seoul court on Friday rejected a request to cancel the seizure of a building owned by former President Chun Doo-hwan's family in western Seoul. The Seoul Administrative Court issued the ruling in ...

Jan 22, 2021
Politics
Future of LG’s rollable smartphone up in the air

The future of LG Electronics’ next generation smartphone model with a rollable OLED display hangs in the air as the tech giant seeks to sell its money-losing mobile business unit. The company said F...

Jan 22, 2021
Technology
Hyundai E&C shifts to Q4 loss on FX losses

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., a major South Korean builder, said Friday it shifted to a net loss in the fourth quarter from a year earlier due to currency-related losses. For the three mon...

Jan 22, 2021
Industry
Actor Lee Min-ho’s additional Hangeul promotional videos being released

Lee, who soared to stardom in 2009 after appearing in the hit drama “Boys Over Flowers,” was appointed in 2019 as the foundation’s public relations ambassador to promote the Korean language and cultu...

Jan 22, 2021
Culture
[Newsmaker] Rocker Jeon In-kwon faces police investigation over neighbor dispute

Korean rock legend allegedly threw a roof tile at his neighbor’s front door, reports say

Jan 22, 2021
Social affairs

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