Book “Secrets of Vine`s Management The book “Secrets of Vine’s Management” looks into the importance of focusing on the growth of human resources. The book, written by business adviser Diana Hong, focuses on the growth of Vine Group, a business based in Seoul with some 10 subsidiaries across different industries …

Mungyeongsaejae Pass (Lee Si-jin/The Korea Herald) MUNGYEONG, North Gyeongsang Province — The vast, sweeping road lined with ginkgo trees lend a magical quality to the walk through Mungyeongsaejae Pass, the historical road connecting the capital Hanyang (today’s Seoul) with the southeast corner of the peninsula. Once Joseon Dynasty’s most popular …

New Korea Tourism Organization head Kim Jang-sil (right) receives an official letter of appointment from Culture Minister Park Bo-gyoon in Seoul, Thursday. (Culture Ministry) Former Vice Culture Minister Kim Jang-sil has been appointed the new head of the Korea Tourism Organization, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. …

A gas station in Seoul (Yonhap) SEJONG — South Korea’s economic policymakers are likely to adopt another round of contingency plans to minimize possible instability in consumer prices, as the OPEC+ has decided to curb oil production. The oil cartel’s decision comes after some local policymakers and market insiders claimed …

This photo shows HDC Group Chairman Chung Mong-gyu holding a press conference early this year to apologize for two fatal accidents at the builder‘s construction sites in Gwangju. (Yonhap) A parliamentary inspection of the Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee kicked off Thursday to question businesses over their mishaps or irregularities …

Gender Minister Kim Hyun-sook speaks at a press briefing held Thursday at the governmental complex in central Seoul. (Yonhap) The Yoon Suk-yeol administration has begun the official process of shutting down the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, but turbulence is expected as the main opposition party remains against the …

Chef Maria Marte (Four Seasons Hotel Seoul) In celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Embassy in Seoul has invited two-star Michelin chef, Maria Marte, to introduce Dominican cuisines to Korea. Hosted by the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Gwanghwamun, …

Martin Adam of Ulsan Hyundai FC (2nd from L) celebrates his goal against Incheon United with teammates Kim Min-jun (L) and Park Yong-woo during a K League 1 match at Incheon Football Stadium in Incheon, some 30 kilometers west of Seoul, last Saturday, in this photo provided by the Korea …

The new Tiguan Allspace media session on Aug. 23 (Volkswagen Korea) Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea rose 17 percent last month from a year earlier despite the extended chip shortage, an industry association said Thursday. The number of newly registered foreign vehicles stood at 23,928 units last month, …

Former People Power Party (PPP) Chairman Lee Jun-seok speaks to the press as he leaves the Seoul Southern District Court after attending a questioning, in this file photo taken last Wednesday. (Yonhap) The ruling People Power Party (PPP) was set to hold an ethics committee meeting Thursday to decide on …