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Roger Federer Trashes Pete Sampras

james pong — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:36:46 +0000

In what many tennis fans would have thought will be a worthwhile match turned out only to be a short affair.

Pete Sampras, the world’s former number one was no match for the current champion, Roger Federer when they met on court in Seoul, Korea, yesterday for only the second time.

In an exhibition match here, Roger Federer beat Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3 in a match lasting just 61 minutes. This is the first of three matches this week.

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Muddy Fun in Korea

james pong — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:50:53 +0000

Every July, there will be a Mud Festival in Boryeong City, Korea. If you are visiting Korea in July, make sure you don’t miss this fun-filled festival!

2007 Blizzard Worldwide Invitational

james pong — Mon, 21 May 2007 15:38:54 +0000

2007 Blizzard Worldwide Invitational was held on May 19 & 20 at Olympic Gymnastics and Fencing Stadiums in Seoul, South Korea. The Blizzard Worldwide Invitationals are public events that allow the company to connect with gamers in a celebration of the Warcraft®, Diablo®, and StarCraft® game universes and competitive Blizzard Entertainment® gaming. The event was opened to gamers of all ages and feature a number of exciting e-sports tournaments, including the regional finals for both Warcraft III Battle.net® Season 5 and the first season of World of Warcraft®’s Arena Tournament. Invitational StarCraft and Warcraft III tournaments also pitted some of Korea’s finest players against tough international challengers.

Two major K-pop stars, Lee Hyori and Ivy drove the crowd to frenzy with their energetic performance. The main event was of course, the announcement of Starcraft II – after a hiatus of nearly a decade. “I’m awake, I’m awake!” Finally, it’s awaken! Oh, wait, that’s Warcraft.

A giant banner of Blizzard Worldwide Invitational

The door to Kalimdor, um… Blizzard Worldwide Invitational event

Posing for the camera

A Blizzard girl emceeing the event

Hmm… Elune’Adore

I’m not too sure what these guys cosplay as

Night Elf Archer from Warcraft III

Elune be with you

World of Warcraft hot-air balloon!

OMG! A Voidwalker! That’s my pet… I’m a human warlock