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Aussie state investor seeks Korean capital for infra fund
Queensland Investment Corp. chief Kylie Rampa highlights opportunities in partnering with Aussie sovereign fund on and off Australian soil Queensland Investment Corp., an Australian state fund, is looking to increase its exposure to Korean capital in burgeoning infrastructure investment, according to its chief Kylie Rampa. Rampa heads QIC, one of Australia's largest institutional investment managers with nearly $80 billion in assets under management. QIC operates both as a limited partner and a
Dec. 22, 2024 - 15:57:28
For filmmaking duo, each serendipitous meeting sparks a story
In a dimly lit meeting room at the French Embassy in Seoul, filmmakers Cagla Zencirci and Guillaume Giovanetti recall a defining moment at Busan‘s UN Memorial Cemetery. There, they bumped into a Turkish woman examining tombstones for traces of her grandfather, a soldier who fought in the Korean War.
Dec. 18, 2024 - 16:07:19
Indie band Daybreak marks 17th anniversary, continues evolution
The 17-year veteran band Daybreak has returned with a new album that captures the past, present, and future of the band, infused with their enduring passion. The band‘s 3rd mini album, “Semicolon,” is its first album since their 2016 full-length 4th album, “With.” In the interim, the band had been a
Dec. 12, 2024 - 14:44:13
Chung Myung-whun’s featured violinist Lee Soo-been strives for consistent greatness
Violinist Lee Soo-been, who is set to take the stage with One Korea Orchestra under the baton of Chung Myung-whun on Sunday, said she is looking forward to collaborating with the maestro for the first time in 11 years. The 24-year-old recalled her first performance with him in 2013 for a Children‘s
Dec. 11, 2024 - 16:10:13
Jeju Biennale is at crossroad: artistic director Lee Jong-hoo
Jeju Biennale marked its fourth edition in November with the theme of “drift,” inviting some 87 artists from 14 countries to participate. The regional biennale is a latecomer in South Korea‘s biennale scene, following far behind the Gwangju Biennale and the Busan Biennale. Since its inauguration in
Dec. 10, 2024 - 16:56:13
Ock Joo-hyun and Frank Wildhorn: Soulful composer meets his soulful singer in ‘Mata Hari’
K-pop idol-turned-musical actor Ock Joo-hyun has experienced events that made her wonder, “Can something like this really happen?” “That was the case with MERS, and later with COVID-19,” she noted. “When the entire nation is shaken, the arts are always hit the hardest. In a way, it’s only natural be
Dec. 10, 2024 - 15:47:14
Saudi‘s Red Sea Film Festival chief sees growing presence of Korean cinema in MENA region
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- The 4th Red Sea International Film Festival, taking place through Dec. 14 in the historic Al-Balad district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is out to cement itself as a hub for global cinema. Held under the theme of “The New Home of Film,” this year’s RSIFF highlights a diverse prog
Dec. 9, 2024 - 19:41:13
Gong Yoo of ‘The Trunk’ says he wanted to explore darker sides of love
Gong Yoo, one of South Korea‘s top actors, famous for his iconic role as the immortal heartthrob in the megahit K-drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” and his performances in other popular titles like “Coffee Prince,” has returned with “The Trunk” -- a Netflix mystery melodrama released Nov. 2
Dec. 5, 2024 - 17:37:10
Why Hong Kong‘s foreign domestic worker policy shouldn’t be model for Korea
Amid talk of paying foreign caregivers less than minimum wage here, Filipina domestic worker in Hong Kong warns of cycles of insecurity and poverty, conflicts created by policy While the 98 Filipina caregivers in Seoul city’s pilot program are protected under South Korea’s Labor Standards Act, Act o
Dec. 3, 2024 - 15:38:12
‘Development assistance is important for export-dependent Korea’
Chief of World Bank Group’s Korea office highlights country‘s role in development financing ahead of upcoming IDA meeting Strengthening international development assistance efforts could be a solution to lifting the stagnant Korean economy, as such aid helps create a global economic environment favo
Dec. 1, 2024 - 16:34:06
[Director of ‘Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born’ discusses bringing together viewers across ages, genders
Hit series “Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born,” which has achieved a peak viewership rating of a whopping 16.5 percent during its run, has left a remarkable impact on the K-drama landscape. By reviving a forgotten historical theme for modern audiences, it not only reintroduced a piece of cultural history
Dec. 1, 2024 - 14:35:08
Estonian foreign affairs committee chair expresses worries over growing NK-Russia ties
Marko Mihkelson, chairman of the foreign affairs committee of the Estonian parliament, expressed deep concerns over the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia during a recent interview with The Korea Herald. During a visit to Seoul last month, Mihkelson highlighted the strong di
Dec. 1, 2024 - 14:11:07
Meet 1VERSE, first K-pop boy band to feature North Korean defectors
From North Korea, US, Japan, four members seek tell their own stories through music The four members of 1VERSE – Hyuk, Seok, Aito and Kenny – are about to achieve the first milestone that countless K-pop trainees dream of: an official debut with an album and showcases. This group, tirelessly honing
Nov. 28, 2024 - 15:29:08
At Rotary, time-tested mission charts new path
The stereotype of Rotary International as just another elite social club quickly dissolves upon meeting its leadership. In Seoul this week for a leadership training summit, the organization‘s presidents — past, present and future — spoke with lively conviction about transforming lives through servic
Nov. 26, 2024 - 17:24:03
‘Trump will use tariffs as first line of defense for American manufacturing’
Top Washington lobbyist says leadership transition period offers Korean firms fresh opportunities to ensure their voices are heard US President-elect Donald Trump is likely to use tariffs not only as a tool to protect American manufacturers but also as a way to ensure that trade negotiations are fai
Nov. 26, 2024 - 15:45:03
