Hong, Hiddink likely to reunite a Anzhi
Hong Myung-bo is likely to be reunited with his former boss Guus Hiddinik at Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala as part of the coaching staff there. The 43-year-old said in a media interview that while reflecting on his post-Olympic career, he has decided to go through coaching training in Europe and chose Anzhi after contacting Hiddink. […]
Caricatures of presidents on show
Various caricatures, dolls and cartoons featuring past Korean presidents are on show at a special exhibition titled “Presidents Meet Comic Art” at the Korean Manhwa Museum in Bucheon, west of Seoul, through March 31. Organized by the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMACON), the show is designed to commemorate the 18th Presidential Election, which took place […]
Psy’s “Gangnam Style” music video hits 1 bil. views on YouTube
The music video of “Gangnam Style” by Korean singer-rapper Psy has become the world’s first-ever to get more than 1 billion views on YouTube, the service said Saturday. The music video has been viewed over 1 billion times as of 00:50 a.m. (Seoul time), according to YouTube. “Gangnam Style” took the top position on YouTube’s […]
Smartphones pose health risks
Dry eyes, turtle neck syndrome on rapid rise If you look at people on a subway train or bus, over half of them are generally concentrating on smartphones. The number of smartphone users reached 30 million here only three years since the devices were introduced. They now account for 58 percent of total mobile service […]
Counseling for unfaithful husband
Dear Dr. P, Hello. I am a Korean woman married to a foreigner. We have been married for a few years and we are living in Korea. My husband has cheated on me several times, having relationship with women he met through Internet. When I discover it, he says he is sorry and he would […]
International Flower Exhibition 2012 To Kick Off In Taipei, Taiwan
A visitor views the gardening works with her kid at Taipei International Flower Exhibition 2012 in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan, Dec. 20, 2012. The flower exhibition will formally kick off in Tapei on Dec. 22. A plane flies over the site of Taipei International Flower Exhibition 2012 in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan, Dec. 20, 2012. […]
Syria Beats Iraq 1-0 In Final Of WAFF Championship Held In Kuwait City
Hamid Mido (Bottom) of Syria vies with Waleed al Lami of Iraq during the 7th WAFF (West Asian Football Federation) Championship 2012 Final Football match between Syria and Iraq in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Dec. 20, 2012. Syria won the match 1-0. Players of Syria celebrate scoring against Iraq during the 7th WAFF (West Asian […]
Stone Jars Found In Xieng Khouang Province, Laos, Attract Tourists
Tourist take photos of the stone jar in Phonsavan, capital of Xieng Khouang Province, Laos, Dec. 19, 2012. The stone jars appear in clusters, ranging from a single one or a few to several hundred jars. They were made from the granite, the marble, the sand stone or the limestone. Some scientists say that the […]
Appreciation Meeting On Works Of Tanga Art Held In Beijing
Visitors watch the works of Tangka Art during an appreciation meeting held in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 19, 2012. The appreciation meeting, with the participation of numerous experts explaining the displayed some 60 works of Tangka Art on Wednesday. <Xinhua/Wang Yongji>
Korean National Ballet vs Universal Ballet
For the dancers performing as Clara and the Nutcracker princes in Korea’s two prominent ballet companies, December is the busiest month, during which Christmas plans mean nothing. Kim Li-hoe, Jung Young-jae of Korean National Ballet and Son You-hee, Rhee Hyon-jun of Universal Ballet are among those who have spent years giving the best Christmas present […]
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