The Korea Herald

[Editorial] Guard against N. Korea

EditorialAug 11, 2011

The South Korean government is providing protection for Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan-jin on intelligence that North Korean agents are on a mission to assassinate him. When he is on the move, he is escorted by a military police detail dressed in civilian clothes.The assassination plan, if tr
[Park Sang-seek] Is multiculturalism a threat to the nation and the world?

ViewpointsAug 11, 2011

Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik claimed in his online manifesto 2083 that multiculturalism is the core ideology of the left extremists he calls cultural Marxists. According to him, cultural Marxists include orthodox Marxists, suicidal liberals and capitalist globalists. He does not de
‘Master’ comedian spreads fighting spirit through autobiography

PeopleAug 11, 2011

Comedian Kim Byung-man, well-known for his slapstick comedy show “Master,” has published an autobiography expected to touch many hearts once again.Kim is one of few Korean comedians using daring performances on stage, not fearing dangerous moves in his quest for laughs. In his recent autobiogra
[Ron Klain] Obama shows high-stake gambling streak

ViewpointsAug 11, 2011

Among the many misconceptions about Barack Obama is that he is cautious. In fact, it is hard to think of a modern president in recent times who has been more willing to take big risks, not because he is reckless, but because he is willing to suffer potential short-term setbacks to achieve a desired
[Aristides N. Hatzis] Lessons from Greece

ViewpointsAug 11, 2011

For the past 18 months Greece has been the epicenter of the European sovereign debt crisis. Its enormous national debt (127 percent of GDP before the first bailout in May 2010, reaching 160 percent by the end of 2011) and its ever-expanding deficit (14 percent before the austerity measures) were so
Israel, Arabs back ...nuke meeting: report

World NewsAug 11, 2011

VIENNA (AP) ― Following more than a decade of diplomatic maneuvering, Israel and Arab nations have tentatively accepted an invitation by the U.N. nuclear agency for preliminary talks on a Middle East free of nuclear weapons, in correspondence shared with the Associated Press.Israel is commonly consi
British police out in force as violence subsides

World NewsAug 11, 2011

Cameron says ‘fightback’ under way after a meeting of the crisis committeeLONDON (AP) ― Britain’s cities were largely quiet early Thursday after days of rioting and looting that drew thousands of extra police officers onto the streets and a stern warning from Prime Minister David Cameron that order
Ingredients for success

Expat LivingAug 11, 2011

U.S. chef feeds pie business with passion and positivity Traveling to Korea by boat all the way from America enabled D. Garrett Edwards to experience the lengths he was going to for a new life. Unlike a 14-hour plane journey, the 15-day voyage, in which the Portland, Oregon native was the only passe
Cellist Chang aims to ‘share’ music by conducting

MusicAug 11, 2011

Dressed in a formal ensemble with her signature short hair, world-renowned cellist Chang Han-na looked more than enthusiastic to share her music for her upcoming musical bash.“When I played cello, I practiced alone and performed alone. It’s a lonely job,” Chang told reporters during a press conferen
‘No one can fill his space yet’

FashionAug 11, 2011

It is hard to believe that a year has already passed since Andre Kim’s death, Toh Shin-woo, chairman of Model Center International, told The Korea Herald on Thursday. Photos of Kim and files and documents related to the late fashion designer’s shows were still easily spotted in Toh’s office in Daech
Building on Andre Kim’s design legacy

FashionAug 11, 2011

Late designer’s son and longtime business partner carry on business The clothing brand that was run by Andre Kim declined somewhat after the designer’s death last year but its loyal customers still look for it, the brand’s vice president said.“I cannot say exactly how much the sales have droppe
Jang Hyuk talks on set of upcoming drama

TelevisionAug 11, 2011

‘Slave Hunters’ actor morphs into vengeful assassin for new roleAfter a not-so-successful attempt to continue his winning streak, actor Jang Hyuk is returning to the genre that gave his career a serious boost. Over a year has passed since he won audiences over with his swashbuckling portrayal of a b
British indie music labels suffer as rioters burn warehouse

MusicAug 11, 2011

LONDON (AFP) ― British independent music labels said Wednesday they had suffered a “disaster” after rioters torched a Sony-owned distribution center in London and destroyed their entire CD stocks.The blaze late Monday ripped through the huge 20,000 sq meter warehouse in the north London district of
Ultraviolet rays could trigger eye diseases

HealthAug 11, 2011

Ultraviolet rays, abundant in the sunlight, could prompt aging of the eyes, B&VIT Eye Center said Monday. “When the eyes receive ongoing exposure to ultraviolet rays, a variety of diseases could result including corneal burns, macular degeneration and cataract,” Kim Jin-kook, chief of the clinic, sa
Health insurance corporation warns of sunburn

HealthAug 11, 2011

Beware of sunrays. According to the National Health Insurance Corporation, 16,962 were treated for sunburns in 2010, 10,856 of which sought treatment in July and August. Among the patients, the largest demographic were those in their 20s, followed by those in their 30s and those younger than 9. The