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We are hard-wired to crave connection. Why is it so hard to unite?

Why are communities so fragile? And why, despite that fragility, do we continue to long for connection? Those are the questions at the heart of "Assembly Hall," the latest work by Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, winner of the 2025 Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production. The work arrives in Seoul this week for performances Friday through Sunday at the LG Arts Center Seoul, presented by Kidd Pivot, the company Pite founded in 2002. One of the most acclaimed choreographers working today,

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Xiaomi design head Li Tianyuan to give keynote address at FAMS 2026

Li Tianyuan, head of design at Xiaomi EV, will deliver a keynote speech at the Future AI Mobility Summit 2026 in Seoul on June 30, the event's organizing committee and The Korea Herald said Friday. The summit, under the theme of "From Motion to Emotion," is set to be held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and mobility technologies. Li is a renowned mobility designer who connected the heritage of trad

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Korea Investment bets on Coinone for digital asset push

Korea Investment & Securities is betting that the next phase of finance will be built on digital assets, taking a strategic stake in Coinone to position itself as a hub connecting traditional finance and the crypto economy. Speaking at a joint press conference in Seoul on Thursday, Korea Investment & Securities CEO Kim Sung-hwan said the brokerage joined Coinone as a strategic investor rather than a financial investor, reflecting its conviction that digital assets will become increasingly intert

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From ETFs to AI: Park Hyeon-joo maps Mirae Asset's future

Mirae Asset Group Founder and Global Strategy Officer Park Hyeon-joo has outlined a new vision for the asset management giant's next stage of growth, betting that artificial intelligence, digital assets and innovative investment products will reshape the future of wealth management. Speaking at the Mirae Asset Rally 2026 held in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, Park unveiled what he called "Mirae Asset 3.0," a strategy aimed at connecting the group's ETF business, AI-powered wealth management capabi

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Classical Bridge turns theme of connection into a family affair

This year's Classical Bridge International Music Festival turns its founding idea —connection — into something the audience can watch unfold onstage. Cellist Mischa Maisky will perform alongside his son and daughter, and Geneva-born violist Lyda Chen will watch her teenage son make his Korean debut. "I'll have the privilege to listen to my own son perform for the first time in Korea. It's his debut," said Chen, the daughter of pianist Martha Argerich. The festival, she added, is "that bridge for

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For these young Korean conscripts, military service is no longer lost time

Many Korean men used to describe mandatory military service as a suffocating period spent confined to barracks, bound by rigid routines and largely disconnected from the outside world. Conscription was widely seen as an involuntary pause in youth, rather than a continuation of the lives they had been building. But for Woo Tae-hyun, his 18 months in the military were the exact opposite. It was a strategically planned step toward his future goals. Discharged last December, the 22-year-old, current

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Police Raid 7 Locations in Connection to Seosomun Overpass Collapse

[Domestic] : Police have raided seven locations linked to the collapse of an overpass in Seoul's Seodaemun district on Tuesday that killed three people and injured three others. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said on Friday that 33 of its investigators and 20 labor inspectors from the Seoul regional ... [more...]

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Ex-President Yoon Acquitted of Perjury in Connection with Ex-PM Han’s Insurrection Trial

[Politics] : Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been acquitted of perjury in connection with his testimony during former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s insurrection trial last year. On Thursday the Seoul Central District Court found Yoon not guilty and dismissed a request for indemnification. The court said it would ... [more...]

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Lee Pledges to Lead New Maritime Order amid Uncertainties

[Politics] : President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to lead a new maritime order in an era of uncertainty stemming from the changing global trade environment and supply chains. At an event in the southeastern port city of Busan to mark the annual Ocean Day, Lee said the country aims to become a bridge that connects Eurasia ... [more...]

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Officials Accused in Hanshin University Deportation Case All Deny Allegations

[Domestic] : Officials from Hanshin University and the country’s immigration service have denied all the charges against them in connection with the forced departure of a group of Uzbek students in 2023. During the first hearing in the case on Tuesday, the lawyers for all three officials at the university in Osan, ... [more...]

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Spotify names Can’t Be Blue as 2026 ‘Radar Korea’ artist

Spotify has selected indie band Can't Be Blue as a new artist for its 2026 "Radar Korea" program, the streaming platform announced Tuesday. Radar is Spotify's artist development program designed to support emerging musicians and help them grow into global acts. "We're truly honored and grateful to be selected as a Radar Korea artist," Can't Be Blue said in a statement. "We hope this opportunity helps us connect more closely with listeners around the world through music. We'll continue sharing st

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African and Korean beats collide and connect

A cultural crossover that wove the percussive heartbeats of Korea and Africa into a single performance brought together the unifying theme of Africa Day 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Wednesday. Directed by Seodo, the leader of Korean fusion group Seodo Band, the program traced an arc from awakening to communion, framing the evening as a meeting of two traditions rather than a side-by-side showcase. The first half, "Awakening," opened with Kulekan, a Seoul-based troupe led by Burkina Faso-born

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Foreign minister highlights Africa’s growing strategic importance at Africa Day event

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Wednesday emphasized Africa’s rising importance as a strategic partner for South Korea, citing the continent’s young population, abundant resources and growing role in global supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking at the “2026 Africa Day” celebration, Cho said Africa was emerging as “a key hub for global connectivity and future growth” as global logistics and energy networks faced mounting disruptions due to geopolitical tensions. The event was jointly

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Herald CEO invokes Ubuntu in call for stronger Korea-Africa ties

Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young called for closer cooperation between South Korea and African countries during his welcoming address at Africa Day 2026, citing the spirit of Ubuntu. The southern African concept stresses shared humanity, mutual understanding and interconnectedness. The event was jointly hosted by The Korea Herald, the Korea-Africa Foundation and the African Group of Ambassadors in Korea on Wednesday at Grand Hyatt Seoul. It was attended by Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, delegat

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Spotify wants K-pop fans to experience music beyond the app

Spotify outlined its vision for expanding music experiences beyond streaming platforms into offline fan engagement during a press meeting held at Spotify Korea’s office in Seoul on Thursday, ahead of an exclusive live event with Le Sserafim. John Han, head of music at Spotify Korea, said the company aims to connect artists and fans through both online and offline experiences, describing it as a key part of Spotify’s long-term strategy for Korean music globally. “Our mission is always, how do we

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We are hard-wired to crave connection. Why is it so hard to unite?

Xiaomi design head Li Tianyuan to give keynote address at FAMS 2026

Korea Investment bets on Coinone for digital asset push

From ETFs to AI: Park Hyeon-joo maps Mirae Asset's future

Classical Bridge turns theme of connection into a family affair

For these young Korean conscripts, military service is no longer lost time

Police Raid 7 Locations in Connection to Seosomun Overpass Collapse

Ex-President Yoon Acquitted of Perjury in Connection with Ex-PM Han’s Insurrection Trial

Lee Pledges to Lead New Maritime Order amid Uncertainties

Officials Accused in Hanshin University Deportation Case All Deny Allegations

Spotify names Can’t Be Blue as 2026 ‘Radar Korea’ artist

African and Korean beats collide and connect

Foreign minister highlights Africa’s growing strategic importance at Africa Day event

Herald CEO invokes Ubuntu in call for stronger Korea-Africa ties

Spotify wants K-pop fans to experience music beyond the app