Introduction
Growing and Changing, Ready for a New Era
Founded in 1953 as the Korean Republic to introduce South Korea to the world, The Korea Herald got its current name in 1965.
Similarly, Herald Business traces its roots back to 1954, when the Industrial Economy Newspaper was founded as South Korea’s first daily business newspaper.
For over 70 years, the two publications have grown and transformed, with the Herald Media Group now focusing on a comprehensive digital transformation.
Starting in 2025, Herald will introduce login-based content for greater reader engagement and to create a tailored digital experience.
Herald will expand its reach in non-news content, offering unique insights in fields such as design, the environment, education and culture.
Under the slogan of “We Herald,” Herald Media Group has grown into a company that provides insight for the future. Through technological advancements and evolving content, Herald Media Group is becoming a platform for creating value for the future.
Herald Media Group is also expanding its cultural and educational businesses to contribute to a better society. For example, Herald Auction ranks among South Korea’s top three art auction houses, helping the public access art more readily. Herald Edu also leads in media literacy-based education through its premium English brand, KHIA (Korea Herald Institute of Arts), pioneering a new educational paradigm.
Founded in 1953 as the Korean Republic to introduce South Korea to the world, The Korea Herald got its current name in 1965.
Similarly, Herald Business traces its roots back to 1954, when the Industrial Economy Newspaper was founded as South Korea’s first daily business newspaper.
For over 70 years, the two publications have grown and transformed, with the Herald Media Group now focusing on a comprehensive digital transformation.
Starting in 2025, Herald will introduce login-based content for greater reader engagement and to create a tailored digital experience.
Herald will expand its reach in non-news content, offering unique insights in fields such as design, the environment, education and culture.
Under the slogan of “We Herald,” Herald Media Group has grown into a company that provides insight for the future. Through technological advancements and evolving content, Herald Media Group is becoming a platform for creating value for the future.
Herald Media Group is also expanding its cultural and educational businesses to contribute to a better society. For example, Herald Auction ranks among South Korea’s top three art auction houses, helping the public access art more readily. Herald Edu also leads in media literacy-based education through its premium English brand, KHIA (Korea Herald Institute of Arts), pioneering a new educational paradigm.