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Jesse Lee: Catering to 'cool' Millennial, Gen Z tastes
Rooting for the underdogs is a mission that courses through Jesse Lee, founder of Basic.Space, a curated online site for design, art and fashion, who on Sept. 5, announced the acquisition of Platform, an e-commerce site for art and artist collaborations. On top of the latest acquisition, Lee owns Aquatic Leisure Center, an e-commerce site for unique baseball caps, Period Correct, an online shop for unique fashion and vintage cars, as well as Basic.Space and his 2023 acquisition, Design Miami, wh
Sept. 17, 2025 - 15:55:57
Lithuania courts Korean fintech as entry point to Europe
Lithuania, a nation of fewer than 3 million people, is striving to sharpen its competitiveness by welcoming leading offshore players into its market. The Baltic state is setting its sights on South Korea’s financial technology sector, positioning itself as a strategic gateway to the European Union’s 450 million consumers. As part of the move to appeal, a business delegation, including Elijus Civilis, general manager at Invest Lithuania, and Lukas Jakubonis, chief business development officer at
Sept. 17, 2025 - 15:42:45
Yulianna Avdeeva’s full-circle return to Chopin
When Yulianna Avdeeva won the Chopin Piano Competition in 2010, she became only the fourth woman ever to do so -- and the first in 45 years, since Martha Argerich’s legendary victory in 1965. In 2025, she returns to the competition in a new role, serving as one of 17 jury members for the 19th edition, scheduled Oct. 2 to 23. At her Seoul Arts Center recital on Sunday, the pianist will again highlight Chopin, performing the composer’s complete 24 Preludes, Op. 28, alongside selections from Shosta
Sept. 17, 2025 - 12:50:21
'It's OK to be a freak on stage and let it all go': Young-bin
Rocking long black boots, a sleek skirt and a silver cropped top, Young-bin radiates confidence and energy far beyond her rookie status. She has more to offer than just her bold attitude: There's also the good music. And with her music ready to shine, the 24-year-old was counting down the days to her debut. "I am overwhelmed that my dream has come true. It still doesn't quite feel real yet, and I am trying my best to enjoy these moments as much as possible," Young-bin told The Korea Herald on Se
Sept. 17, 2025 - 06:00:00
After 14 years, Lee Hyun returns with third album 'A(E)nd,' reflecting on changing nature of love
Although love takes many forms and is understood differently by each person, Lee Hyun believes it is an emotion that evolves with time. "I have come to realize at one point that the love I imagined when I was younger is not the same as love this generation lives and defines," the balladeer said during an interview Friday at a cafe in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul, as he walked reporters through his new album that will be released Tuesday evening. The singer-songwriter's third mini album, "A(E)nd," i
Sept. 16, 2025 - 07:01:00
New global story emerges at Toledo Museum of Art — and Korea is part of it
The Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio recently acquired “Ecriture No.16-76” by Korean dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo. It now hangs next to a painting by American minimalist Agnes Martin. Park’s 1976 work, acquired in June, features repeated pencil lines drawn across a canvas covered with creamy beige oil paint. It is one of the earlier pieces in the late dansaekhwa artist's Ecriture series. Park was a leading figure in the Korean art movement known as dansaekhwa, or Korean monochrome painting with an
Sept. 14, 2025 - 14:37:28
From Frieze Seoul to Taipei Art Week: Claudia Chen builds bridges across Asia
For Claudia Chen, co-founder of Liang Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan, Frieze Seoul 2025 was a chance to showcase Lee Chung-chung’s works, the Taiwanese artist exclusively represented by the gallery for over 10 years. “I realized there is a lack of platforms showing women artists, so I really wanted to make use of this international platform (Frieze Seoul) to showcase the woman artist, and as a stage for her to connect with Korean and international collectors,” Chen told The Korea Herald on Sept. 4 at
Sept. 11, 2025 - 15:23:42
Philippines hails Korean fighter jets, eyes joint defense production
South Korea has become an indispensable partner in the Philippines’ military modernization, providing core assets such as FA-50 fighter jets. Now Manila is exploring ways to deepen that relationship through joint production, the Southeast Asian country's top defense official said Tuesday. On the sidelines of the 2025 Seoul Defense Dialogue, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told The Korea Herald that Korean-built systems form the backbone of his country’s current capabilities. “Korea, as our tr
Sept. 10, 2025 - 15:35:33
Beyond barbed wire: Mayor eyes new future for Yeoncheon
For Yeoncheon-gun Mayor Kim Deok-hyeon, the DMZ — the buffer zone between North and South Korea — doesn’t stand for “Demilitarized Zone,” but rather “Dream-Making Zone.” He believes the DMZ is not just a symbol of division, but a space where new visions for the future can be realized. His remark reflects an unconventional but determined outlook: to transform a border region long defined by military tension into a hub of opportunity and growth. The mayor’s top priority is tackling what he calls “
Sept. 9, 2025 - 14:51:33
[Interview] 'Frieze Seoul open to exploring great galleries from Asia for next editions'
Remarking on the recent buyback of Frieze by the longtime Hollywood dealmaker Ari Emanuel, Frieze CEO Simon Fox highlighted Emanuel's commitment to Frieze art fairs with a particular support for its Seoul edition. “Ari Emanuel loves Seoul and came for the opening edition (in 2022) and is very supportive of Frieze in general and Frieze Seoul in particular. As an art collector and art lover, he loves Frieze so much,” Fox told a group of reporters during a roundtable interview Thursday during Friez
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CIX explores essence of love in 'GO Chapter 1: GO Together'
In our 20s, many of us explore the complexities of love and discover what it truly means. This stage of life offers a unique opportunity to experience a range of feelings, from ups and downs, disappointments and heartbreaks, to thrills and heart-fluttering emotions, all of which help define what love is. All in their mid-20s, BX, Seung-hun, Yong-hee and Hyun-suk of CIX returned with their eighth mini album, "GO Chapter 1: GO Together," their first new music project in nine months. "We usually re
Sept. 8, 2025 - 08:00:00
BMW Korea marks 30th year with Lee Kun-yong i7 showcase
BMW Korea is marking its 30th anniversary with a bold fusion of art and mobility, unveiling a special collaboration with Korean artist Lee Kun-yong at Frieze Seoul 2025. The project wraps Lee’s artwork around the German automaker’s flagship electric sedan, the BMW i7, which is on public display at Coex in southern Seoul this week. In an interview at the art fair on Wednesday, Joo Yang-ye, head of brand management at BMW Korea, said the collaboration underscores how BMW’s hallmark traits of dynam
Sept. 4, 2025 - 15:18:39
‘Korea is shifting from biofuel importer to exporter,’ says Rystad analyst
Once a heavy importer of biofuels and raw materials for its renewable energy transition, South Korea is rapidly emerging as a biofuel exporter with the potential to become a major global supplier. “Historically, Korea has acted as a major demand hub, relying on imports of biofuel feedstocks such as palm oil and used cooking oil (UCO), and end products from countries including China and Malaysia,” said Lars Klesse, an analyst at Oslo-based Rystad Energy’s global bioenergy market research division
Sept. 4, 2025 - 14:22:48
World Bank calls on Korean firms to expand global bids
South Korean companies are well-positioned to capture more opportunities in World Bank-financed projects, particularly in areas of infrastructure and technology, according to a senior executive at the multilateral lender. "For the last five years, Korean companies have won about half a billion dollars’ worth of contracts,” Gallina Vincelette, vice president of Operations Policy and Country Services at the World Bank, said in an interview held with The Korea Herald in central Seoul, Tuesday. Whil
Sept. 3, 2025 - 14:54:46
World Bank sees edge for Korea in AI-driven energy demand
Korea, especially its private sector, can step up even further to contribute more to the world, as the global demand for clean energy continues to rise from new sources such as artificial intelligence and data centers, in addition to economic growth, use of air conditioning and electrification of transport modes, according to an executive at the World Bank. “Everybody’s looking for what are the best ways to generate more clean energy and how to use (artificial intelligence) to make electricity g
Sept. 3, 2025 - 14:33:39
