Korean Buddhist cultural offerings designed to go globalBuddhism is not just a religion in Korea. It is an integral cultural asset that has substantially contributed to the development of the country’s tradition and arts for the last 1,700 years. The Korean Buddhist culture now attempts to go abroad in an effort to better serve the rising global demand for learning about Korean history and culture, thanks to the popularity of K-pop around the world.The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, an affil

Korea’s most popular beach has become the site of the latest example of the country’s growing pains with multiculturalism. Police at Haeundae in Busan last month sent a letter to some 1,600 companies in the region that employ migrant workers, asking for their assistance in preventing foreigner crimes. The letter, dated July 10 according to a report by Voice of America, was in response to nuisance behavior and a handful of reported sex crimes by migrant workers.The letter asked companies, some of

Bangle to share design vision at second Herald Design Forum Sept. 19-21The following is the first in a series of email interviews with leading designers participating at the Herald Design Forum on Sept. 19-21. ― Ed.As companies try to create competitive advantage with innovative design, new design concepts are fast emerging, according to Chris Bangle, head of the eponymous design brand Chris Bangle Associates, in a recent e-mail interview with The Korea Herald. Just as Bangle said in the intervi

Peter Van Lierop, a missionary and the founder of Gyeongan High School, passed away in Chicago on July 28. He was 94.Van Lierop was known for his relentless efforts toward improving Korea’s education and social welfare services.Sent by the United States Presbyterian Church, Van Lierop arrived in Korea as a missionary in 1949 at the age of 31. He began his missionary work in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, and founded the Gyeongan Institute, which includes Gyeongan High School, Gyeongan Girls’

A Japanese rock band said it will perform for a crowd of South Koreans demanding an apology from Tokyo for forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II at a weekly rally to be held in Seoul on Wednesday, which also marks the country’s National Liberation Day.The 3-member Japanese group Gopchang Jeongol, whose name refers to a spicy Korean stew, will sing two songs embodying antiwar messages at a peace concert to be held in central Seoul to celebrate the 67th anniversary of the co

Cranberries are full of nutrients and antioxidants, and should not be used only on Thanksgiving, a U.S. expert says.“Cranberries are low in calories -- 25 calories per one-half cup of fresh cranberries -- contain vitamin C, manganese, vitamin K and fiber, as well as high quantities of antioxidants,” Phil Lempert, a food industry analyst, trend watcher and creator of supermarketguru.com, said in a statement.“Cranberries are good for kidneys, gastrointestinal and oral health, if unsweetened. They

(123rf)Israeli archaeologists say a recently unearthed seal may add substance to the biblical story of Samson and the lion.A seal measuring about a half-inch in diameter, which depicts a human figure next to a lion, was discovered at the archaeological site of Beth Shemesh, located between the biblical cities of Zorah and Eshtaol where the Bible's book of Judges says Samson was born, flourished an

The Korea Herald has established itself as the country’s largest English newspaper over the past six decades by providing quality news and analyses to readers both at home and abroad.Ahead of the 60th anniversary of The Korea Herald and the 10th anniversary of the renaming of The Herald Business next year, the paper unveiled a new design and new content on Tuesday to better serve our readers. The revamped design aims to offer visually sophisticated and reader-friendly content. The most visually

Founder of Big Ant International explains the ideas behind his design for new company logoA photograph of a soldier pointing a machine gun on a street poster on a lamppost might be nothing new. However, if you could walk around the post you would see that the end of the gun points right back at the soldier. And a sharp moment of epiphany strikes. The groundbreaking anti-war campaign “What goes around comes around” put 33-year-old Park Seo-won and his firm Big Ant International on the industry ma

Top designers at the Sept. 19-21 forum to inspire audience in design, lifeA design forum organized by Herald Corp. is once again set to start a discussion on the role and impact of design next month, hosting leading designers, architects and artists. Launched last year, the Herald Design Forum has positioned itself as a major design forum in Korea, inviting acclaimed figures in the field and attracting local audiences looking for inspiration. The forum, titled “Re-imagine! Herald Design Forum,”

The Korea Herald had the largest circulation of the English-language dailies published in Korea last year, according to a report on the circulation of the country’s dailies by the Korean unit of Audit Bureau of Circulations.The Korea Herald topped the English daily market share with 46 percent in 2011, followed by its two domestic competitors with 28 percent and 26 percent.In terms of paid circulation, The Korea Herald was the only English-language newspaper that saw an increase last year.Paid c