The Korea Herald

Next leap forward for original Korean ballet

PeopleOct 16, 2011

After making ballet more popular in Korea, Choi takes it to the world stageNAPLES ― On the night Korea National Ballet premiered “Prince Hodong” in Italy, the birthplace of ballet, Choi Tae-ji, director of KNB, burst into tears, overjoyed.She was probably even more nervous during the show than the p
[William Pesek] ‘Made in China’ tag makes hypocrites of us all

ViewpointsOct 16, 2011

Hypocrisy is the defining element in all the wrangling over China’s currency. The debate seems deceptively simple: As China booms and America implodes, how much blame does Beijing’s undervalued currency get for chronic U.S. unemployment? China says none ― it’s a developing nation and needs to create
[Editorial] ‘Occupy Yeouido’ rally

EditorialOct 16, 2011

Anti-capitalism protests, which took shape in New York a month ago to decry Wall Street bankers, swept across the world Saturday. Angry protesters rallied in hundreds of cities all over the world, denouncing greedy financiers and ineffectual politicians for ruining the global economy and condemning
[Editorial] Prosecution-police clash

EditorialOct 16, 2011

The prosecution and the police are again locking horns over police officers’ right to open criminal investigations. In June, the two law enforcement agencies fought bitterly over the issue, which prompted the resignation of the then prosecutor general, Kim Joon-gyu. The dispute was papered over with
[David Ignatius] Raging against the financial elites

ViewpointsOct 16, 2011

WASHINGTON ― What’s intriguing about the eruption of Occupy Wall Street is that it’s so similar to other populist movements that are demanding change in nearly every major region of the world. You can’t help but wonder if we aren’t seeing, as a delayed reaction to the financial crisis of 2008, a kin
Do men have problem with Elizabeth Warren?

ViewpointsOct 16, 2011

Some women just bug men. Hillary Clinton did (and still does). Nancy Pelosi, who has replaced Clinton as the Scary Democratic Woman in Republican fundraising appeals, surely does. And now Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren has joined the club. Warren originated the idea of a Consumer Fi
Wall Street protesters should remember Jagger’s lyrics

ViewpointsOct 16, 2011

What do they want, and what do they need? That’s the question about the protesters who now occupy Wall Street, Washington and just about everywhere else. Theirs is what might be called a Rolling Stones situation: They can’t always get what they want, but if somebody tries, some time, they may get wh
[Zheng Bijian] China strategy: From peaceful rise to shared interests

ViewpointsOct 16, 2011

BEIJING ― In 1992, Deng Xiaoping, architect of China’s reform and opening up, toured some cities in south China. During the trip, he made remarks urging the whole nation to be bold in pushing forward reform and opening to the outside world. His milestone remarks led to double-digit economic growth i
Uruguay art bridges Nami Island

Foreign affairsOct 16, 2011

A piece of Uruguay will be permanently displayed on Nami Island, announced the embassy.“The eye-catching exhibition by Carlos Palleiro will serve as a bridge and gift of culture and art from the antipodes situated in Uruguay to the people of Korea,” said Uruguay Ambassador Alba Florio.To heighten th
Tickets ready for Norway Day in Busan

Foreign affairsOct 16, 2011

The date for Norway Day, the annual social event for the Norwegian business community organized by the embassy, has been announced.It will be held on Oct. 28 at the Grand Ball Room at Paradise Hotel in Busan. This year, the event will be hosted during Kormarin when the Norwegian business presence an
Surprise responses from Photo Marathon

Foreign affairsOct 16, 2011

Winning entry from Lee Dae-hee (Danish Embassy)The winners of the first Danish Embassy Photo Marathon were announced recently.“The Grundfos Photo Marathon 2011 turned out to be a big success,” said Danish Ambassador Peter Lysholt Hansen.Almost 20,000 people showed interest in the event online and cl
British lord campaigns against capital punishment

Foreign affairsOct 16, 2011

Capital punishment causes heated discussions no matter the side of the debate.In England and all but one European country, the death sentence has been abolished.“To take life in the name of the state seems to me wrong, it degrades the state, it doesn’t lead to respect for human rights, and indeed mo
Ireland looks to Asia for growth

Foreign affairsOct 16, 2011

The message from Ireland is that its economy is back to growth. But for that to continue Ireland is looking toward Asia due to the potential for growing its exports and attracting investments.Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore was in Seoul last w
‘Science is future of Korea-Belarus ties’

Foreign affairsOct 16, 2011

Newly arrived envoy interested in forging nuclear partnership with KoreaBelarus surprised those fighting against nuclear power last week when it announced that two reactors would be built by the turn of the decade.The $9 billion deal came as somewhat of a shock after an earthquake and tsunami damage
Japan’s aging air force plans major overhaul

World NewsOct 16, 2011

HYAKURI AIR BASE, Japan (AP) -- Warplanes bearing the bright red Rising Sun logo roared overhead Sunday as Japan held a once-every-three-years display to showcase one of the best air forces in Asia. The only problem -- most of its fighters were grounded.Underscoring Japan’s uphill battle in an incre