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[ASEAN-Korea Summit]From Kimchi to…

입력 | 2009-06-02 02:59:00

Blooming Cosmos:Cosmos in full bloom near the International Convention Center on Jeju Island, the venue of the Korea-ASEAN Summit. Almost seven million of the flowers were planted near major roads and the convention center to mark the occasion. Seogwipo=Yonhap

Harmonious Chords:Traditional musicians of Korea and Southeast Asia strike a colorful chord at the International Convention Center, Jeju, a day before the opening of the summit. The ASEAN-Korea Traditional Music Orchestra consists of 80 musicians from Korea and the ASEAN nations. Seogwipo=Yonhap

A Full Menu:The luncheon menu at the Shilla Hotel Jeju on June 2 for the Korea-ASEAN Summit features colorful traditional Korean dishes including barbeque, noodles topped with beef and vegetables, kimchi, omija tea, persimmon sherbet, five assorted vegetables, etc. Seogwipo=An Chul-min

First Lady Takes the Lead:On June 1, First Lady Kim Yoon-ok (middle) takes a walk on the popular Jeju Olle trail with students from Korea and ASEAN member countries. Seogwipo=An

Ponies on Patrol:On May 30, two days before the opening of the Korea-ASEAN Summit, police in traditional dress patrol the area near the International Convention Center on Jeju island on horseback. Seogwipo=Yonhap

“Your Health!”South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, fifth from left, toasts state leaders and their spouses at the welcoming dinner of the Korea-ASEAN Summit at the Lotte Hotel, Jeju, on June 1. Seogwipo=Yonhap

Heavyweight Match:Han Seung-soo, prime minister of Korea, participating in the Jeju World Culture and Travel EXPO 2009 held in Jeju World Cup Stadium in the morning of May 30. squares off against a Muay Thai athlete. Seogwipo=Yonhap


From Kimchi to Kickboxing - the Summit in Pictures