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FISU head calls Kwangju Universiade successful

KWANGJU, South Korea, July 17 Kyodo - International University Sports Federation President Claude-Louis Gallien says in South Korea's Kwangju on July 14, 2015, the just-ended Summer Universiade was a success. He said the world student athletic event was meaningful as it was organized less expensively, adding FISU hopes to nurture university sports particularly in Asia.

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(2)S. Korea expresses anger over Japanese textbook revisions

TOKYO, Japan - Two municipal assembly members from the South Korean city of Kwangju hold placards protesting Japan's newly authorized textbook in downtown Tokyo on April 5. The placards read: ''No to distortion of history: Yes to Asian peace.''

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(15)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain midfielder Joaquin looks down after failing to score in a penalty shootout against South Korea at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(14)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea coach Guus Hiddink (L) and Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho shake hands after South Korea had beaten Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(17)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea players celebrate their victory over Spain in their World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. South Korea will play Germany in the semifinals on June 25. (World Cup 2002)

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(18)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain players sit and watch as South Korea players run to celebrate victory over Spain in a penalty shootout in their World Cup quarterfinal match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae saves a penalty from Spain midfielder Joaquin in a shootout in their World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. South Korea advance to the semifinals against Germany on June 25. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea's Hwang Sun Hong (10) and captain Hong Myung Bo embrace to celebrate their victory over Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea players celebrate their victory over Spain at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. South Korea will play Germany in the semifinals in Seoul on June 25. (World Cup 2002)

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(16)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae watches the ball after saving a penalty by Spain midfielder Joaquin in a shootout in their World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. South Korea advanced to a semifinal match against Germany. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea defender Hong Myung Bo celebrates after scoring the winning spot kick in a shootout against Spain at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. South Korea became the first Asian country ever to advance to the World Cup semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain midfielder Javi de Pedro brings down South Korea midfielder Song Chong Gug (22) during the second half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea forward Lee Chun Soo takes a shot during the second half of the World Cup quarterfinal against Spain at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea forward Ahn Jung Hwan breezes past Spain's Fernando Hierro (6) and Ivan Helguera during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae saves a shot from Spain striker Fernando Morientes (not seen in photo) during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain midfielder Ivan Helguera (L) and South Korea midfielder Kim Nam Il battle for the ball during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - A South Korea supporter poses with boxing gloves with the words ''KO SPAIN'' painted on at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22 before the start of a World Cup quarterfinal match between Spain and South Korea. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain's Ruben Baraja attempts an overhead shot during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. At right is South Korea midfielder Kim Nam Il. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - A female South Korea supporter paints her daughter's face at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22 before the start of a World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain's Fernando Hierro drives a freekick into South Korea's wall in the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain's Joaquin (L) and South Korea's Lee Young Pyo vie for the ball during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korea defender Kim Tae Young (L) and Spain forward Fernand Morientes compete in the air for the ball during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - A Spain supporter poses holding a fan at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22 before the start of a World Cup quarterfinal match between Spain and South Korea. (World Cup 2002)

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Fans gather in Seoul ahead of S. Korea-Spain quarterfinal

SEOUL, South Korea - Huge numbers of fans gather in front of Seoul City Hall on June 22 ahead of South Korea's World Cup quarterfinal match with Spain in Kwangju. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)Costa Rica vs China

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica defender Mauricio Wright (R) jumps in delight after scoring his team's 2nd goal in the 65th minute in their Group C match against China at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Striker Ronald Gomez (11) scores to put Cost Rica 1-0 up against China in the 61st minute of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Costa Rica vs China

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica striker Ronald Gomez (R) celebrates after scoring in the 61st minute in a Group C match against China at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - China striker Yang Chen attempts an overhead shot as Costa Rica defender Gilberto Martinez looks on during the first half of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica striker Ronald Gomez (L) vies for the ball with China defender Li Weifeng during the first half of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica striker Ronald Gomez (R) dribbles past China defender Fan Zhiyi (5) during the first half of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica defender Gilberto Martinez (5) and China forward Yang Chen struggles for the ball during the first half of their World Cup game at Kwangju World Cup Stadium in South Korea's Kwangju on June 4.(World Cup 2002)

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(3)China vs Costa Rica

KWANGJU, South Korea - Cost Rica midfielder Walter Centeno (L) and China forward Yang Chen jump for the ball during the first half of their Group C match at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)China supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - A huge Chinese flag is displayed at the Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4 before the opening of the World Cup match between China and Costa Rica.(World Cup 2002)

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(2)China supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - A China supporter pose with a Chinese flag seal on her face at the Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4 before the opening of the World Cup match between China and Costa Rica.(World Cup 2002)

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(4)China supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - Hong Kong soccer fans display their supoprt for China prior to the World Cup Group C match between China and Costa Rica at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4. Costa Rica won the match 2-0. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Costa Rica supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - Costa Rica supporters pose outside the Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 4.(World Cup 2002)

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(1)China supporters in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - Supporters for China cheer their national soccer team June 4 in front of the Kwangju World Cup Stadium prior to the World Cup match between China and Costa Rica.(World Cup 2002)

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(6)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Midfielder Juan Carlos Valeron (L) scores the second goal in the 74th minute for Spain in the World Cup group B match against Slovenia at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. Spain won the game 3-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain captain Fernando Hierro kicks a penalty during the second half to give his side a 3-1 win over Slovenia at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Midfielder Juan Carlos Valeron jubilant after scoring the second goal in the 74th minute for Spain in the World Cup group B match against Slovenia at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. Spain won the game 3-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Raul opens the scoring in the 44th minute for Spain in the World Cup group B match against Slovenia at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. Spain won the game 3-1.(World Cup 2002)

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(5)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Slovenia forward Mladen Rudonja (Front) and Spain defender Puyol fight for the air ball in the second half of the World Cup group B match between Spain and Slovenia at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. Spain won the game 3-1.(World Cup 2002)

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(1)Photos from World Cup in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - Supporters of both Spain and Slovenia join in the festive mood outside the Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2 before a group B match in the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Raul tastes the sweetness of the moment after opening the scoring for Spain in the 44th minute of the World Cup group B match against Slovenia at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. Spain won the game 3-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain defender Miguel Angel Nadal (L), Slovenia defender Aleksander Knavs (C) and Slovenia goalkeeper Marko Simeunovic compete for the ball during their group B match in the World Cup finals at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Spain beat Slovenia 3-1

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain forward Raul (L) run with the ball during a group B match in the World Cup finals against Slovenia at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Photos from World Cup in Kwangju

KWANGJU, South Korea - A Slovenian supporter waves a Slovenian flag outside the Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 2 before a group B match in the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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President Kim burns incense for souls of Kwangju victims

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korean President Kim Dae Jung (R) and his wife, Lee Ki Ho, (L) on May 18 burn incense for the souls of those killed in the military suppression of the democratization movement in May, 1980 in Kwangju and to make the ''May 18 Cemetery'' a national cemetery in Kwangju, 380 kilometers southwest of Seoul. By official account, more than 200 people were killed and 1,800 others were wounded during the nine-day bloody attack by paratroopers on the Kwangju protesters.

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Kim marks 20th anniversary of Kwangju pro-democracy uprising

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Kim Dae Jung addresses a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the May 1980 pro-democracy uprising in Kwangju, 380 kilometers southwest of Seoul, on May 18.

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Kim Yon Ja sings Japanese songs in South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - South Korean-born pop singer Kim Yon Ja, who currently lives in Japan, sings Japanese songs in Japanese during her concert in Kwangju, South Korea on Oct. 26. The concert was part of recent government moves to open the country to Japanese culture. Born in Kwangju, Kim became one of her country's top singers. During the late 1980s, Kim moved to Japan to continue her career.