The Korea Herald

The Korea Herald is an English-language daily newspaper that has been serving readers since 1953, based in Seoul, South Korea. Its editorial team is made up of both local and international journalists, and it also incorporates news from global agencies like the Associated Press. This publication is part of Herald Corporation, which also produces several other outlets including The Herald Business, a Korean-language daily focused on business news, The Junior Herald, an English weekly aimed at teenagers, and The Campus Herald, a Korean-language weekly for university students. Additionally, Herald Media is involved in the growing English language education market in South Korea, running a network of hagwons and an English village. The Korea Herald is affiliated with the Asia News Network.

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Same 2 Chinese nationals caught taking photographs near Pyeongtaek US military base again

1 day ago | koreaherald.com | Shin Ji-Hye

Two Chinese nationals were caught taking photographs near a US military base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on Wednesday, just two days after being questioned and released for the same activity, officials said. On Monday, the pair had been stopped for photographing military facilities and aircraft near Osan Air Base. At the time, police had said there was no evidence of “anti-state activity” and released them without charges.
[Graphic News] S. Korea becomes top cosmetics exporter to US, surpassing France

1 day ago | koreaherald.com | Nam Kyung-don

South Korea became the leading cosmetics exporter to the United States last year, overtaking France for the first time as global demand for Korean beauty products continues to grow. Citing data from the US International Trade Commission, Bloomberg reported that South Korea’s cosmetics exports to the US reached $1.701 billion in 2024, surpassing France’s $1.263 billion. Canada ranked third with $1.022 billion in exports, followed by Italy, China, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Japan.
SK Bioscience defeats Moderna in mRNA patent dispute

2 days ago | koreaherald.com | Kim Hae-yeon

SK Bioscience announced Wednesday that it has secured a definitive legal victory in its patent invalidation suit against Moderna, successfully challenging the biotech giant’s Korean patent related to messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology. The contested patent covers “modified nucleosides, nucleotides, and nucleic acids and their uses” — a foundational component in mRNA-based therapeutics.
With new US duties on solar imports, Hanwha, OCI eye bigger market share

2 days ago | koreaherald.com | Kan Hyeong-woo

Korean energy companies, namely Hanwha Qcells and OCI Holdings, are expected to benefit from the United States’ decision to impose tariffs of up to 3,500 percent on solar energy imports from Southeast Asia. Earlier this week, the US Department of Commerce released the final tariff amounts planned for solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The antidumping and countervailing duties seek to protect American solar panel manufacturing.
Reporter's Notebook: Which art fairs will survive these challenging times? - The Korea Herald

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Park Yuna

The Korean art market is struggling amid adverse economic conditions. The harsh atmosphere was palpable at the past two art fairs in April -- Galleries Art Fair and Art OnO -- and similar concerns loom over the upcoming Art Busan. A gallerist I met at Galleries Art Fair, which ended on Sunday, said people seem to believe the price of art “will be cheaper tomorrow than it is today,” a sentiment also seen regarding the stock market. Galleries Art Fair is the oldest fair in the Korean art market, l
Doctor sentenced to 16 years for drugging and sexually assaulting patients

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Shin Ji-Hye

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a 16-year prison sentence for a doctor who illegally prescribed drugs and sexually assaulted multiple women while they were under anesthesia. The court confirmed a lower court’s ruling that sentenced the doctor, surnamed Yeom, to 16 years in prison and a 5 million won ($3,500) fine for violating the Narcotics Control Act and committing rape by intoxication.
Chinese submarine cables arrive at S. Korea’s largest offshore wind project

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Kan Hyeong-woo

Industry voices raise alarm over surveillance risks in imported submarine cablesA batch of Chinese submarine cables has arrived at Korea’s largest single offshore wind farm project under construction in the West Sea, according to sources familiar with the matter, raising concerns about a potential breach of Korea’s maritime security.
Two Chinese nationals caught filming near US military base in Pyeongtaek

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Shin Ji-Hye

Two Chinese nationals were caught filming near a US military facility in Pyeongtaek on Monday, a month after other two Chinese citizens were found photographing aircraft near an air base in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The security investigation division of the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency said it booked the two without detention on suspicion of violating the Military Facility Protection Act.
[Graphic News] Korea leads global hair loss treatment market

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Nam Kyung-don

A recent survey reveals that South Korean companies account for one out of every two global hair loss treatment cosmetic products. According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office, Korea has dominated international patent filings for hair loss treatment cosmetics over the past 22 years, from 2002 to 2023. Korean companies have submitted 576 patent applications, representing 42.9 percent of the total 1,344 patents filed worldwide, securing the top position.
[Herald Interview] APR's head researcher stresses safety, results

4 days ago | koreaherald.com | Kim Hae-yeon

Medicube at-home skin care devices top Amazon sales chartsAs global demand for Korea’s skin care expertise grows, access to professional dermatological care remains limited in many international markets. To bridge this gap, APR — a rapidly expanding Korean beauty tech brand — is introducing innovative at-home skin care devices both domestically and abroad.