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Middle-aged South Korean Housewife, Oh Hyun-Sook Backpacks through 50 Countries in 19 Months,while writing a Book.

Arts & Entertainment

South Korean Housewife backpacks through 50 Countries in 19 Months

Middle-aged South Korean Housewife, Oh Hyun-Sook Backpacks through 50 Countries in 19 Months,while writing a Book.

by allan milnes in South Korea on 24/12/2010

Despite freezing weather, Koreans went out to Seoul Square and Chunggye Square to celebrate the holiday season. On one corner of Chung-gye street, a civil group held a small candle light vigil to commemorate the Yeonpyeong incident's victims.

Society

Christmas in Seoul, as victims of Yeonpyeong are remembered

Despite freezing weather, Koreans went out to Seoul Square and Chunggye Square to celebrate the holiday season. On one corner of Chung-gye street, a...

by Yoo Eun Lee in South Korea on 24/12/2010

Society

War-like Competition for University

South Korea's war-like competition for university entrance has started with the Suneung test score announcements and private institutes are...

by Yoo Eun Lee in South Korea on 10/12/2010

24/12/2010 - Christmas in Seoul, as victims of Yeonpyeong are remembered - South Korea - Despite freezing weather, Koreans went...
24/12/2010 - South Korean Housewife backpacks through 50 Countries in 19 Months - South Korea - Middle-aged South Korean Housewife, Oh...
10/12/2010 - War-like Competition for University - South Korea - South Korea's war-like competition...
12/11/2010 - G20 summit protest - Seoul - South Korea - Seoul was the host of the fifth G20...
11/11/2010 - G20 Protests in Seoul - South Korea - Protests in Seoul during the G20 Summit...
11/11/2010 - G20 Protests Seoul - South Korea - G20 Protests Seoul. The Korean People...
10/11/2010 - Korean Confederation of Trade Unions hold a Protest - South Korea - Korean Confederation of Trade Unions...
10/11/2010 - Police stop FTA protests in Seoul - South Korea - Police stopped protests and dispersed a...
08/11/2010 - Preparation for G20 Summit in Seoul - South Korea - Preparation for the G20 summit Seoul...
02/10/2010 - Korean traditional music in a 500 year old palace. - South Korea - Musicians perform Korean traditional...

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G20 summit protest - Seoul

Politics

G20 summit protest - Seoul

Seoul was the host of the fifth G20 summit, where the main topic was the global financial system and the world economy. Protests occurred several times, most of them remained peaceful.
by Alexander Widding, on 12th of November 2010
Christmas in Seoul, as victims of Yeonpyeong are remembered

Society

Christmas in Seoul, as victims of Yeonpyeong are rememb...

Despite freezing weather, Koreans went out to Seoul Square and Chunggye Square to celebrate the holiday season. On one corner of Chung-gye street, a civil group held a small candle ligh...
by Yoo Eun Lee, on 24th of December 2010
South Korean Housewife backpacks through 50 Countries in 19 Months

Arts & Entertainment

South Korean Housewife backpacks through 50 Countries i...

Middle-aged South Korean Housewife, Oh Hyun-Sook Backpacks through 50 Countries in 19 Months,while writing a Book.
by allan milnes, on 24th of December 2010
War-like Competition for University

Society

War-like Competition for University

South Korea's war-like competition for university entrance has started with the Suneung test score announcements and private institutes are offering courses on how students can bet...
by Yoo Eun Lee, on 10th of December 2010
G20 Protests Seoul

Politics

G20 Protests Seoul

G20 Protests Seoul. The Korean People's G20 Response Action Rally and March (14.00-18.00) commencing at Seoul Railway Station Plaza. Seoul, South Korea. 11/11/2010
by Jeffrey Bright, on 11th of November 2010
G20 Protests in Seoul

Politics

G20 Protests in Seoul

Protests in Seoul during the G20 Summit. South Korea. 11/11/2010
by Ben Weller, on 11th of November 2010
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions hold a Protest

Politics

Korean Confederation of Trade Unions hold a Protest

Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Candlelight Cultural Event with international activists and representatives at Boshingak, Jongno street. 10/11/2010
by Jeffrey Bright, on 10th of November 2010
Police stop FTA protests in Seoul

Politics

Police stop FTA protests in Seoul

Police stopped protests and dispersed a small group of individuals this morning from central Seoul. The demonstration by Labour Union JEI against the G20 was quickly broken up by police...
by Jeffrey Bright, on 10th of November 2010
Preparation for G20 Summit in Seoul

Politics

Preparation for G20 Summit in Seoul

Preparation for the G20 summit Seoul around the Coex Centre. Seoul, South Korea. 08/11/2010
by Jeffrey Bright, on 8th of November 2010
Korean traditional music in a 500 year old palace.

Arts & Entertainment

Korean traditional music in a 500 year old palace.

Musicians perform Korean traditional music in Changgyeonggung, a 500 year old palace in the centre of Seoul. A summer long series of traditional music concerts ended Saturday. Seoul, So...
by Jarrod Hall, on 2nd of October 2010
Korean Banks and Financial Institutions

Business

Korean Banks and Financial Institutions

Pictures of banks and financial institutions in Namdaemun and Hoehyeon-dong, Seoul. Korean police have been asked to investigate the head of Shinhan Bank's holding group for embez...
by Andrea James, on 24th of September 2010
Traditional parade to mark Chuseok holiday - Seoul

Society

Traditional parade to mark Chuseok holiday - Seoul

A well organised parade of performers dressed in historic Korean costumes makes it way through the Myeongdong region of the capital on Wednesday. Seoul, South Korea. 22/09/2010
by Jarrod Hall, on 22nd of September 2010
Financial Centers in South Korea - Yeouido

Business

Financial Centers in South Korea - Yeouido

Yeouido is the Korean version of Manhattan where company headquarters, investment banks and financial institutions are clustered. Shiny skyscrapers stood proudly in a busy street of Yeo...
by Yoo Eun Lee, on 9th of July 2010
Seoul’s Old Market Place and Fading Backstreets

Our World

Seoul’s Old Market Place and Fading Backstreets

Seoul is quite an unpreditable city. Behind its metropolitan façade its traditional shops and market places are co-existing with marble floored department stores. Seoul, South Korea. 27...
by Yoo Eun Lee, on 27th of August 2010
The Restored Palace Gate

Arts & Entertainment

The Restored Palace Gate

South Korea unveiled the restored royal palace gate 'Gwanghwamun'. The nation's iconic landmark has been hidden from view for many years. Seoul, South Korea. 23/08/2010
by Yoo Eun Lee, on 22nd of August 2010
state funeral for former South korean President

Politics

state funeral for former South korean President

State funeral of Former South Korean President Kim Dae- Joong
by allan milnes, on 23rd of August 2009
World Falun Dafa Day in Seoul

Society

World Falun Dafa Day in Seoul

Seoul, South Korea. Falun Gong or Falun Dafa practitioners celebrate World Falun Dafa Day in Freedom Park. The celebrations included a photo display, group exercise demostration, photog...
by Jarrod Hall, on 9th of May 2009

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