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Oh Snap! Larger Than Life Love
Two statues kiss at South Korea's outdoor sex-themed sculpture park, which sits on an island often visited by local honeymooners. The park displays 140 sculptures depicting people in a variety of sexual positions, and visitors can also watch films on sex education. Check out some of the more PG exhibits.
Oh Snap! South Korea Is Ready to Kick North Korea's Butt
With North Korea getting all the attention these days, let's turn our eyes to South Korea. The country's "special warfare" command soldiers took part in a sea-infiltration drill today. The military is preparing against possible threats from communist North Korea — the neighbors have technically been at war since the 1950s.
Oh Snap! South Korea (En)lights Up For Buddha's Birthday
Buddhists march in the streets of Seoul, South Korea yesterday to prepare for Buddha's 2,553 birthday. The streets glowed with lotus lanterns, symbolizing Buddha's enlightenment.
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Parking in Pink: Girly Color Marks Women-Only Parking Spots
I came across a story yesterday about pink parking spaces in South Korea. One city has decided to paint extra large spots a pretty pink so unskilled (women) drivers can park with ease. Apparently driving while female is a handicap.
Commit Adultery in South Korea? Go Directly to Jail
South Korea's high court upheld an adultery law that can send people to jail for having an extramarital affair last week. It has been called anachronistic and an infringement on personal freedom by critics.
The appeal made to the Constitutional Court since 1989 was brought by the lawyers for a popular actress who was charged when her actor husband filed a criminal complaint against her for having an affair with an opera singer.
2.7 Million North Koreans Will Starve This Month Without Aid
According to the World Food Program, North Korea may be facing one of the most serious food crisis in its history. Nearly 2.7 million people who live on the country's west coast are facing starvation this month unless food does not reach them. 2.7 million.
South Korea Blames Internet Rumors for Death of Actress
A couple of weeks ago Choi Jin Sil, South Korea's most famous actress, committed suicide. Now the country's officials and media have placed the blame of the tragedy at the feet of the Internet, and the rumors its users perpetuate.
Before she took her life, South Korea's vigorous online community accused Choi of being a loan shark, and motivating another actor to gas himself because she pressured him to repay a $2 million loan.
Front Page: Stocks Rally on Bailout Plan, I-35 Bridge Has First Day, South Korea Withdraws Troops, Prison Riots
- Stocks Rally on Bailout Plan: European stocks rebounded sharply after US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced yesterday evening plans to introduce new laws to buy hundreds of billions of bad debt from struggling banks. Options include establishing a government agency to buy bad loans, a plan that could, "ultimately undermine the dollar, push up inflation" according to one expert.
- I-35 Bridge Has First Day: The rebuilt I-35 W Bridge in Minneapolis had its first full day of service yesterday, three months ahead of schedule. Hundreds of vehicles lined up on both sides of the span to inch across shortly before 5 a.m.
Right Touch? South Korea Reserves Job of Masseuse For Blind
If you find yourself in South Korea in search of a massage, if you visit a legal parlor, you won't even need a towel for modesty. That's because for the past century the job of masseur has been reserved for the legally blind. Just over 7,000 blind people with magic fingers work in 1,000 massage parlors throughout the country, but it's not enough to keep up with demand.
Front Page: Bush Arrives in Seoul, Storm Hits Coast, Food Shortages for Nepal
- Bush Arrives in Seoul: President Bush arrived in Seoul, Korea today for talks aimed at communist North Korea — and instead of the large anti-US rally that was expected, a huge crowd of support gathered in the city center. Amid a background of gospel music, the pro-US rally attracted about 15,000 people for what is thought to be Bush's last trip to the country as president. One of those gathered said, "I came to pray for the country to come together and with President Bush coming, for his visit to go smoothly."
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