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Geek Out

What Kind Of Beach Uses 7937 Umbrellas To Block Out The Sun?

This is Haeundae Beach in South Korea. It’s ridiculously popular with up to a million visitors per day. But the funny thing is, it’s not the open sunny beach we know. Instead, it’s lined with umbrellas to block out the sun.

July 30, 2011
News

Landslides Destroy Everything In South Korea’s Path

The torrential rains in South Korea have set off flash floods and landslides throughout the country, killing 41 people and sending 12 missing. It’s horrible out there, and with landslides like the one above it’s hard to feel safe.

July 28, 2011
Science

Mad Scientists Create Glow-In-The-Dark Dog

For some reason, crazy scientists from South Korea have created a dog that glows in the dark. Seriously. The beagle, named Tegon, was cloned and genetically modified so it lights up when you put it under ultraviolet light.

July 27, 2011
News

How A Tae Bo Class Shook An Entire Korean Skyscraper

Contemporary architecture is designed to hold up against a lot. Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Fad fitness martial arts. Wait, what? You mean Billy Blanks can shake buildings to their very foundations? That’s… that’s embarrassing.

July 21, 2011
Cameras

Yes, Plastic Wrap Will Protect Your DSLR From Mud

When there’s a photo shoot that involves mud, you can do one of two things. You can say no and miss an opportunity to capture some crazy shots or you can think creatively and cover your gear in plastic wrap.

July 14, 2011
Mobile

Apple Fined Less Than 1000 Bucks In iPhone Tracking Lawsuit

Remember when our iPhones were keeping a detailed history of everywhere we’ve ever been, and we were all disturbed by it? Well there’s finally some sweet, sweet justice, courtesy of a South Korean lawyer. His payout? $US946! Yeah! Wait, what?

July 7, 2011
Geek Out

Buy Groceries At A Virtual Supermarket Inside A Subway Station

I would never do my grocery shopping inside a subway station. The smells? The rats? The slime? Gross. But what about a virtual supermarket where you scan QR codes of items and have it delivered to you by the end of the day?

June 25, 2011
News

Apple Calls Samsung A Copycat On Its Home Turf

Riding on their wave of American court success, Apple has filed suit against Samsung yet again for copying the design of iPhone/iPad in their Galaxy series of phones and tablets, but this time in a South Korean court. You know, Samsung’s home base. Crazy. [Reuters]

June 21, 2011
News

South Korean Man Operates Dropbox For Abandoned Baby Disposal

Seoul pastor Lee Jong-rak has an unusual operation going on in his house. Caring for disabled kids isn’t anything out abnormal for a religious charity – but having a literal baby dropbox attached to the side of your home is.

June 7, 2011
Entertainment

Well, They’re Cheaper Than The Real Thing, I Guess

Over in South Korea, an art exhibition with a twist has opened, allowing people to get up close to Van Goghs, Monets and Millets for the first time. If you call Samsung TVs displaying the artwork an “exhibition”, anyway. [AkiNews]

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