Posts Tagged ‘figure’
Kim Young-won brings unique perspective to historic Italian city
Passersby in the historic Italian city of Padua look up at an eight-meter bronze sculpture by Korean artist Kim Young-won installed in front of the city hall. PADUA, Italy - An eight-meter-high white bronze sculpture now stands in front of the city hall in Padua. Most passersby look up curiously, and many stop to take pictures or touch it. Though the people of the historic Italian city with its abundant cultural heritage have been living amid numerous classical sculptures, the half-abstract human figure - in dramatic contrast to the neighboring antique buildings - must be a visual shock to them
Three-story Stone Pagoda of Changnyeong
Name: Suljeongni Three-story Stone Pagoda of, Changnyeong, Period: Unified Silla Period, Location: Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang ,Status: National Treasure No. 34 Changnyeong, where the pagoda is situated, was an area that belonged to the Silla Dynasty since the Era of the Three Kingdoms, and had become the political and military center of the Silla Dynasty since King Jinheung.This pagoda is graceful enough to be compared with the Three-story Stone Pagoda in Bulguksa Temple (National Treasure No
Korean-made cartoon characters making their mark
Cartoon characters created by Koreans are growingly popular not just in Korea but abroad. With their unique and adorable looks, more characters have had their popularity extended in the forms of miniatures, character-inspired stationery, movies and publications. Korea's iconic characters on stamp Pororo in character series stamps (photo above). The Korea Post began to release character series stamps from 2011. The first was about Pororo, also known as "Potongryeong", or a combination of the terms "Pororo" and "daetongyong", which means president in Korean
[2013 Roundup] The Deaths: Jo Sung Min, Im Youn Taek, Ham Hyo Joo
The first half of 2013 was a busy time for celebrities, with incidents happening right and left and couples springing out every other day.Again this year, unfortunately, there was also news of celebrities leaving this world and their loved ones behind. The public and fans had to say goodbye to so many figures just in the first half of this year. The suicide of Jo Sung Min, Choi Jin Sil′s ex-husband, drew tears and sighs from most who heard the news. On January 6, the 40-year-old Jo Sung Min took his own life
[Song Review] MBLAQ Again Floats on “Smoky Girl”
For idols these days, concepts and images are everything. Before they try anything new, they need to find a specific concept they can root themselves in and appeal with, or else it will look like they′re just going all over the place instead of ′changing their image′. Whether it be perfectly synchronized dance moves, a perfect imitation of wolves and vampires or an impeccable and unique style of vocals, idols need to tell some story about themselves and make the public think up one ′definition′ for their group
Summer drinks to help you keep your cool
Beverage makers are offering unique and wacky summer drinks to lure thirsty customers, such as: Sparkling Iced Tea, made by Tea Zen; Shak King by Seoul Milk; V2O by Jachin Corp.; and Starbucks' Mango Fruit Pudding Blended Juice. With June off to a hotter-than-usual start, the country's food and beverage market is desperately seeking the next big thing to intrigue sweaty consumers.Recent sales figures released by the nation's convenience store chains show why food and beverage manufacturers will go to any lengths to come up with creative or wacky drinks each year
Vienna gets dose of ‘Korea Style’ via fashion & art
Vienna, the Austrian capital known for its vibrant artistic culture, on June 10 hosted a fashion show and cultural performances at the Weltmuseum in the event "Korea Style in der Welt", or "Korea Style in the World". Hosted by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between both countries, the event was attended by key Austrian figures including Johannes Kyrle, secretary general for foreign affairs, and Bernadette Gierlinger, vice minister for foreign economic policy and European at the Austrian Ministry for Economics, Family and Youth
Festival serves up a taste of Latin America
The Seongbuk Global Village Center held a Latin American festival last Saturday. The event was attended by embassy officials and ambassadors, including Brazilian Minister-Counselor Sergio Luis Lebedeff Rocha (far left), head of the center Hans-Alexander Kneider (third from left), Mexico's charge d'affaires Luz Elena Barios Rivas (fifth from left) and German ambassador Rolf Mafael and his wife (far right).Provided by Seongbuk Global Village Center The Seongbuk Global Village Center held the 2013 Latin American Festival last Saturday at Seongbuk Stream Fountain Square in Seongbuk District, northeastern Seoul, offering a glimpse into the authentic food, music and other cultural aspects of Latin American countries
Lee Jin Wook Looks Perky in Polka Dots for “Grazia”
Lee Jin Wook proved he can look good in anything, even polka dots.The actor, who has recently been enjoying newfound popularity from his tvN drama Nine, shone with some new charms through a photo spread for the fashion magazine Grazia on June 11. In the spread, he showcased a brand of charisma strong enough to bore into any woman′s heart. Even in a full polka dot wardrobe, he managed to look stylish with his model figure and muscular frame.An official who worked with the spread said, "The staff kept praising him for his expressions and his slim, tall figure, which didn′t need any retouching












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