Ice fishing in South Korea

Strange statues around the world

1.The Shark

The Shark became the most famous resident of Headington when it landed in the roof of 2 New High Street on 9 August 1986. This ordinary home (built as a semi-detached house in about 1860 but now attached by a link to a second house to the north) suddenly became the centre of world attention, and the headless shark still excites interest today. Location: 2 New High Street, Headington, Oxford

2. The Magic tap

Magic tap, which appears to float in the sky with an endless supply of water. In actuality, there is a pipe hidden in the stream of water. Location: Aqualand, Cadiz

3. La Trobe

A contemporary representation of Charles La Trobe in central Melbourne (This temporary installation was removed at the end of June 2006 and has been acquired by La Trobe University). Location: Melbourne

4. Potsdam

Location: Potsdam



5. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico



6. Man at work in Bratislava

This bronze statue is located in the pedestrian zone of Bratislava. Rub its nose, and you will have fortune. I am sure many people believe in that as have a look at the nose, it looks badly rubbed. Location: Bratislava

7. The Fremont troll

The Fremont troll has been lurking under the north end of the Aurora bridge since 1990. He was sculpted by four Seattle area artists (Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter and Ross Whitehead) for the Fremont Arts Council. The head-and-shoulders sculpture is 18-ft. tall. Location: Aurora bridge, Seattle, Washington

8. Melting cow

Found in a square in Budapest.


9. Eating a Biscuit together

Located in Seoul, Korea, in front of the Bukcheon Museum. Sculptor is Ku BomJu.

10. Los Angeles

I am sure we all feel like this on a Monday morning. This is what I call true to life art. Location: In front of the Ernst & Young building.

F1: Asia's longest track

South Korea on Friday held a groundbreaking ceremony for what its says will be Asia's longest Formula One racetrack when it opens in the first half of next year.

The track in Yeongam county, 320 km southwest of Seoul, will have a 5,615 metre-long circuit including a 1,200-metre straight stretch, the Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO) said.

The country's first international auto racetrack will also be able to accommodate 135,000 spectators.

KAVO is a joint venture between M-Bridge Holdings, a private company, and the provincial government of South Jeolla, where Yeongam is located.

Its first Formula One race is to be hosted in October next year.

AFP