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S. Korea's new bullet train cars

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean Prime Minister Kim Hwang Sik speaks at the opening ceremony of the KTX's bullet line between Dong Taegu and Busan at Busan Station on Oct. 28, 2010. Kim said the government will shift the nation's major transportation system from roads to train lines.

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S. Korea's new bullet train cars

BUSAN, South Korea - A new model of the KTX bullet train is unveiled on Oct. 28, 2010 ahead of the opening ceremony of the Dong Taegu-Busan bullet line at Busan Station. Completion of the route shortens a trip between Seoul and Busan by 22 minutes to 2 hours and 18 minutes at fastest.

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Japan's Universiad volleyball team wins silver medal

TAEGU, Aug. 31 Kyodo - Members of Japan's volleyball team respond to audiences during an award ceremony after winning the silver medal at the World University Games at Taegu - Members of Japan's volleyball team respond to audiences during an award ceremony after winning the silver medal at the World University Games at Taegu, South Korea on Aug. 31.

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(4)Daegu Universiade gets under way

DAEGU, South Korea - Members of the Japanese delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Summer Universiade in Taegu, South Korea, on Aug. 21.

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(3)Daegu Universiade gets under way

DAEGU, South Korea - Members of the South and North Korean delegations jointly march with unification flags in hands during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Summer Universiade in Taegu, South Korea, on Aug. 21.

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(1)Daegu Universiade gets under way

DAEGU, South Korea - Fireworks highlight the opening of the 22nd Summer Universiade in Taegu, South Korea, on Aug. 21.

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(2)Daegu Universiade gets under way

DAEGU, South Korea - Members of the Japanese delegation march during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Summer Universiade in Taegu, South Korea, on Aug. 21.

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(1)N. Korean delegation enters Athletes' Village for Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - North Korea's national flag is raised during a ceremony to welcome the North Korean delegation at the Athletes' Village for the World University Games (Universiade) in the southeastern city of Taegu on Aug. 21.

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(2)N. Korean delegation enters Athletes' Village for Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - Athletes and sports officials from North Korea line up during a ceremony to welcome them at the Athletes' Village for the World University Games (Universiade) in Taegu on Aug. 21.

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N. Korean women's cheering squad at Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - Members of the North Korean women's cheering squad shout for the North Korean men's volleyball team playing Denmark at the World University Games (Universiade) in the southeastern city of Taegue on Aug. 21.

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(3)N. Korean delegation arrives in S. Korea for Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - Members of a delegation of North Korean athletes taking part in the World University Games enter the athletes' village in Taegu on Aug. 20.

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(1)N. Korean delegation arrives in S. Korea for Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - Well-wishers wave unified Korean flags in Taegu on Aug. 20 at a bus carrying a North Korean delegation heading for the athletes' village for the World University Games.

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(2)N. Korean delegation arrives in S. Korea for Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - Members of a delegation of North Korean athletes taking part in the World University Games arrive at the athletes' village in Taegu on Aug. 20.

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(2)N. Korea delegation arrives in S. Korea for Universiade

PUSAN, South Korea - North Korean athletes and sports officials wave as they arrived at Kimhae International Airport near Pusan on Aug. 20 to take part in the World University Games opening Aug. 21 in the southeastern city of Taegu.

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(1)N. Korea delegation arrives in S. Korea for Universiade

PUSAN, South Korea - Chang Ung, an International Olympic Committee member who heads the 221-member North Korean delegation for the World University Games in Taegu, waves as he arrives at Kimhae International Airport near Pusan on Aug. 20 with athletes and sports officials.

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Universiade rehearsal held

TAEGU, South Korea - An assistant holding the 'Korea' board walks into the field during a rehearsal Aug. 19 of the World University Games opening in the South Korean city of Taegu on Aug. 21.

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(1)N. Korea cancels participation in S. Korea Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - An official at the organizing committee of the World University Games in Taegu, South Korea, sorts out application papers filed by the North Korean delegation Aug. 18. Yonhap News Agency reported earlier in the day that North Korea canceled its participation in the games.

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(2)N. Korea cancels participation in S. Korea Universiade

TAEGU, South Korea - The North Korean flag (front right) is seen at the athletes' village of the World University Games in Taegu, South Korea on Aug. 18. North Korea canceled its participation in the games, Yonhap News Agency reported earlier in the day, quoting the North Korean Central Broadcasting Station.

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Iraqi team arrives at athletes' village

TAEGU, South Korea - Members of the Iraqi delegation to the World University Games in Taegu pose for a picture with Korean supporters on arriving at the athletes' village on Aug. 18. Iraq is participating in an international sports meet for the first time since the end of the war in the country.

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(2)Japanese Universiade athletes arrive in S. Korea's Taegu

TAEGU, South Korea - Members of the Japanese delegation to the World University Games in Taegu, South Korea, pose for photos Aug. 18 with S. Korean supporters after a ceremony on entering the athletes' village.

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(1)Japanese Universiade athletes arrive in S. Korea's Taegu

TAEGU, South Korea - The Japanese flag is hoisted for the Japanese delegation entering the athletes' village for the World University Games in Taegu, South Korea, on Aug. 18.

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Robot runs in Taegu Universiad torch relay

SEOUL, South Korea - A robot plays a part in a torch relay that began in Seoul on Aug. 10 for the Universiad 2003 to be held in Taegu, South Korea, from Aug. 21 to 31.

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S. Korean begins trip calling for self-support for the disabled

YAMAGAWA, Japan - Choi Chang Hyun (R), a South Korean from Taegu who suffers from cerebral palsy, leaves Yamagawa, Kagoshima Prefecture, in southern Japan on April 10 for an across-Japan trip to call for self-support by disabled persons. He will arrive at Wakkanai, Hokkaido, in northern Japan in late May or early June.

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Arson drill conducted in Seikan tunnel

HAKODATE, Japan - Passengers evacuate from an arson disaster site in a drill held in the Seikan tunnel connecting Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, and Hakodate, Hokkaido, on March 7. JR Hokkaido conducted the drill following the Feb. 18 arson attack in South Korea's Taegu.

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Arson disaster drill conducted in Sendai subway

SENDAI, Japan - A staff member of the Sendai city-operated subway rescues wounded passengers in an arson disaster drill conducted March 7 in Izumi Ward. The drill was conducted following the Feb. 18 arson attack in South Korea's Taegu.

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S. Koreans pray for subway arson victims

TAEGU, South Korea - South Koreans pray for victims in the Feb. 18 subway arson attack in Taegu at a memorial hall in the southeastern city.

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(1)S. Koreans mourn for subway fire victims

TAEGU, South Korea - People light candles and mourn for the victims of the Feb. 18 subway fire in the central South Korean city Taegu on Feb. 20.

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(2)S. Koreans mourn for subway fire victims

TAEGU, South Korea - Children offer their silent player for the victims of the Feb. 18 arson attack on a subway train in the South Korean city Taegu on Feb. 20.

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(2)South Koreans grieve for subway disaster victims

TAEGU, South Korea - A relative of a man who died in the Feb. 18 subway fire in Taegu, South Korea, leaves a hospital in the city Feb. 20 with a photo of him.

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(3)South Koreans grieve for subway disaster victims

TAEGU, South Korea - Relatives of a victim of the Feb. 18 subway fire in Taegu, South Korea, grieve at a public hall Feb. 20 where an altar to offer incense for the victims was set up.

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(1)South Koreans grieve for subway disaster victims

TAEGU, South Korea - Family members of a victim of the Feb. 18 subway fire in Taegu, South Korea, grieve at a funeral on Feb. 20.

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(7)Death toll rises in S. Korea subway fire

TAEGU, South Korea - An unidentified Korean girl lays flowers Feb. 19 for the victims of the subway fire that killed more than 120 people in the central South Korean city of Daegu on Feb. 18.

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(6)Death toll rises in S. Korea subway fire

TAEGU, South Korea - Two South Korean soldiers work Feb. 19 to remove the wreckage of a subway train gutted in an arson attack in the central Korean city of Daegu on Feb. 18.

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(4)Death toll rises in S. Korea subway fire

TAEGU, South Korea - Relatives (R) grieve for victims of a Feb. 18 subway fire in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 19. The relatives visited the site where the damaged subway train cars had been moved for inspections. More than 120 people were feared killed in the alleged arson case.

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(2)Death toll rises in S. Korea subway fire

TAEGU, South Korea - Policemen guard the damaged subway train cars Feb. 19 in the central South Korean city of Taegu. More than 120 people were feared killed in an alleged arson case.

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(3)Death toll rises in S. Korea subway fire

TAEGU, South Korea - An upset relative of a victim in a Feb. 18 subway fire at the site where the damaged subway train cars were moved for investigations in the central South Korean city of Taegu. More than 120 people were feared killed in an alleged arson case.

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(1)Death toll rises in S. Korea subway fire

TAEGU, South Korea - Relatives grieve Feb. 19 for the victims in a subway fire the previous day in the central South Korean city of Taegu. More than 120 people were feared killed in an alleged arson case.

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(9)S. Korea subway fire kills passengers

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korean firefighters check the two subway cars gutted in a suspected arson attack in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 18. Yonhap News Agency reported that as many as 100 bodies were found inside the train.

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(8)S. Korea subway fire kills passengers

TAEGU, South Korea - Two South Korean firefighters check the wreckage of a subway car gutted in a suspected arson attack in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 18. Yonhap News Agency reported that as many as 100 bodies were found inside the train.

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(6)S. Korea subway fire kills passengers

TAEGU, South Korea - Firefighters check the wreckage of a subway car gutted in a suspected arson attack in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 18.

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(7)S. Korea subway fire kills passengers

TAEGU, South Korea - Victims' bodies remain covered with white sheets in the wreckage of a subway car gutted in a suspected arson attack in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 18. Yonhap News Agency reported that as many as 100 bodies were found inside the train.

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(5)S. Korea subway fire kills passengers

TAEGU, South Korea - A firefighter checks a subway car gutted in an arson attack in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 18. Yonhap News Agency reported that at least 100 bodies were found in the car.

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(4)S. Korea subway fire kills passengers

TAEGU, South Korea - Photo shows debris inside a subway car gutted in an arson attack in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 18. Yonhap News Agency reported that at least 100 bodies were found in the car.

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(3)S. Korea subway fire kills passengers

TAEGU, South Korea - Firefighters (R) search for victims of a subway fire in the central South Korean city of Taegu on Feb. 18. At least 31 people were killed and about 140 others hurt in the arson attack.

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(19)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkish players and team staff celebrate their 3-2 victory over South Korea in the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(20)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkish players and team staff pose for photos at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after winning their third-place playoff against South Korea 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(18)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkish players wave to the fans during the award ceremony at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. They came third by defeating South Korea 3-2 in the third-place playoff. (World Cup 2002)

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(17)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea and Turkey players wave together to supporters at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after their World Cup third-place playoff. Turkey beat South Korea 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(16)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung (R) and Turkey midfielder Tugay Kerimoglu shake hands at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after their World Cup third-place playoff. Turkey won 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(15)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber holds up a South Korean flag at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after the World Cup third-place playoff against South Korea. Turkey beat South Korea 3-2. (World Cup 2002)