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Thursday, October 25, 2007

South Korean Subway Goes Extreme


"QUANTUM SHOT" #303
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Halloween Reigns Underground

In the dark misty depths and tunnels of Seoul's subway an explosion of colors and decoration is taking place. It starts with obligatory pumpkins and veggies, but certainly does not stop there:

















There are discussions underway to make a similar display in Hong Kong subway, as well. These cities are no strangers to viral campaigns.

The commuters there have already enjoyed the hardwood floors in subway cars:


(image credit: superlocal)

They have Mickey Mouse customized trains:
(going to Hong Kong's Disneyland)


(image credit: Ryan Cordell)

And they can look forward to a lively X-Mas:


(image credit: Zofona.com)

However, there will be always those soundly asleep, no matter what:



Korean (and Japanese) schoolgirls seem to have a knack for that:





(image credit: merriwether)




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4 Comments:

Blogger Yakima_Gulag said...

lol at the school girls and their unique sleeping places!

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Blogger Claudio said...

Excellents shots and very funny

http://www.flickr.com/photos/claudiolara/

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Blogger emelie said...

I found that fantastic photo of the Korean sleep schoolgirls on the metro and want very much to include it in my art exam concentration. where can I ask for the permission?

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Blogger Avi Abrams said...

image came from email, so original is unknown...

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