A South Korean pensioner on Friday re-enacted entering a 600-year-old gate designated the country's top treasure and setting it on fire, saying he was sorry that the gate was gone, but adding that no one was hurt by his actions. tags arson culture treasure crime travelLink to Wikapedia and pics - picked by topofall 8 months ago |
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For a country of about 50 million people, there are a lot of protests in South Korea. With a national average of 11,000 public protests a year, the average South Korean riot policeman is mobilized to contain 85 demonstrations a year. picked by ogri2003 1 year ago 6 comments edit related share politics |
The average South Korean salaryman is primarily powered by rice, greasy pork, instant noodles and cheap liquor, according a government-backed survey. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
I guess when you're a firefighter in a small town you have to start your own fires. picked by civicracer18c1 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
An overnight fire destroyed the landmark that was considered Korea's top national treasure. Arson is suspected. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago 1 comments edit related share world |
An impressive crop circle formation from Boryoung, South Korea. More photos from the original photographers website here picked by pocksucket 4 months ago 10 comments edit related share arts |
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