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Founded in the wake of the Korean War as “Korea’s Window to the World,” Herald has continued to grow as an innovative information-knowledge company. Its information businesses include newspapers, magazines, television, online and mobile services, while the knowledge businesses offer customized language education via nationwide English villages,
language institutes and kindergartens.
During the past decade, in one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the Korean media industry, Herald has achieved 7 consecutive years of growth and profitability, a surplus capital structure and healthy labor relations. But they feel that they need to do more. They wish to continue to grow the Company, but only by doing their part to create a healthier world in which people can live happier lives.
So they began to “Reimagine!” the future of Herald with a strengthened focus on people and the environment. In 2012, Herald Ecochem, an eco-friendly materials producer, and Herald Ecofarm, an organic fruit designer, were launched to reduce their environmental footprint and promote a healthier lifestyle. The initiatives also epitomize Herald’s strenuous effort to become a “Life beyond Media” company.
