The Korea Herald

Forum to highlight rivers project

IndustryOct 6, 2011

Restorations to be put forward as model for wetland protectionPolicymakers, experts and scholars from across the globe are set to discuss challenges and strategies for water resources and green growth at a forum hosted by the Korean government. Kicking off Friday in Seoul, the two-day event is desig
Ming vase sells for record $22m in H.K.

TheaterOct 6, 2011

A blue-and-white vase from ancient China’s Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Hong Kong. (Xinhua-Yonhap News)HONG KONG (AFP) ― A blue-and-white Ming vase fetched nearly $22 million in Hong Kong on Wednesday, setting a new record at auction for porcelain from the ancient Chinese dynasty.An unide
Lively debate heats up Herald design forum

Arts&DesignOct 6, 2011

The iDEA Herald Design Forum, committed to shaping and discussing new ideas in the competitive field of industrial design, wrapped up on Thursday before an enthusiastic audience at the Shilla Seoul.More than 1,000 people showed up in a conference hall that houses a little over 400, with many sitting
KB Financial kicks off job fair for SMEs

Oct 6, 2011

KB Financial Group said Thursday that it kicked off a two-day job fair in Incheon to resolve manpower shortages among small and mid-sized enterprises and provide jobseekers with opportunities.The nation’s leading financial group ― in coordination with the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry ― will
Paris Opera maestro to also head Vienna Symphony

MusicOct 6, 2011

VIENNA (AFP) ― Philippe Jordan, the youthful conductor of the Paris Opera, will also head the Vienna Symphony Orchestra from the 2014-2015 season, officials said on Wednesday.Jordan, a 36-year-old Swiss, will replace Italian Fabio Luisi at the helm of Vienna’s second-most prestigious ensemble, offic
Hanwha to ax subsidiaries in ‘small business areas’

IndustryOct 6, 2011

Hanwha Group announced on Thursday that it has selected seven projects aimed at facilitating mutual growth with smaller companies.According to the group, the core of its mutual growth model is divided into three themes ―shared-growth, environment and welfare. Projects concerning supporting suppliers
Seoul, Tokyo to hold summit Oct. 19

Foreign affairsOct 6, 2011

S. Korean foreign minister reiterates call for talks on wartime sex slaves Leaders of South Korea and Japan will hold a summit meeting Oct. 19 to discuss bilateral ties and other pending issues, Japanese foreign minister told a press conference in Seoul on Thursday. Foreign ministers of Seoul and To
Sex criminals with high status get softer sentences

Social affairsOct 6, 2011

More than 1,000 high-income professionals and public office holders had their indictments for sex crimes suspended over the past three years, a lawmaker revealed Thursday, adding more fuel to public outrage over the country’s leniency on sex offenders. According to Justice Ministry data presented to
More earthquakes hit Korea this year

Social affairsOct 6, 2011

Ministry to revise geographical control pointsThe frequency of earthquakes in South Korea rose sharply this year, following the global trend in the number of tremors, the weather authorities said Thursday.The Korean Peninsula experienced 45 quakes ― 17 times on land and 28 times in nearby seas ― fro
Korea could become Asia’s design capital

Arts&DesignOct 6, 2011

Becoming the world’s No. 1 in electronics, automobiles and software is what corporate Korea should focus on as it aspires to re-invent itself as a global brand, according to a renowned brand futurist. By focusing on what it does best, Korea has a good shot at becoming the design capital of Asia, sai
Artists talk how their designs changed the world

Arts&DesignOct 6, 2011

The third session of Herald Design Forum 2011, “Culture and Design,” kicked off with a keynote speech by Chung Joon-mo, curator and general director of the Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2011. He discussed the roles of curators and critics, and the role of art museums, galleries and exhibitio
Seoul named top convention city

Social affairsOct 6, 2011

Seoul has been named the best convention city by a Singapore-based leading travel and convention magazine, TTG Asia Media, city officials said Thursday.Korea’s capital, honored by the magazine with the renowned convention and a travel award as well, has outstripped Singapore, holder of the title for
Cards force Game 5 in Philadelphia

BaseballOct 6, 2011

ST. LOUIS (AP) ― Roy Oswalt seemed all set to close out the Cardinals. He had an early lead, had won big games in St. Louis and had never lost a postseason start.So much for all that history.St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday scores on a two-run double by David Freese in the fourth inning.
Kim named ambassador for Winter Youth Games

More sportsOct 6, 2011

South Korean figure skating star Kim Yu-na will help promote the first-ever Youth Winter Games.The International Olympic Committee appointed Wednesday the 21-year-old Kim as an ambassador for the 2012 Winter Youth Games, along with Olympic ski champions Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. and Benjamin Raich of
SK, Kia kick off postseason

BaseballOct 6, 2011

Pitching-rich clubs set for best-of-five series The country’s top professional baseball league wrapped up its regular season on Thursday night and is now gearing up for what looks like a promising postseason starting Saturday.The defending champion SK Wyverns will face the Kia Tigers in the fir