In South Korea, a person who is taller, will spread their legs to match the height of those who are shorter. Read more at straitstimes.com.
It was just meant to be a photo session between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South Korean National Assembly speaker Kim Jin-pyo.went viral in South Korea, earning praises from the local media for his kind gesture.
The prime minister, who is reportedly over 1.8m tall, bent down and spread his legs during the photo op and appeared to match the same height as Mr Kim. The two politicians reportedly have a 20cm height difference.In South Korea, a person who is taller than the other, will usually spread their legs to match the height of those who are shorter.
This pose, known as “manner legs”, is meant to be a sign of respect and a way to accommodate an individual’s tall height. It is a common practice among male celebrities who are over 1.8m in the country, so that they are able to match the height of their make-up artists, interviewers, fellow actors and fans. They also do this to appear “shorter” for certain camera shots during filming.With a height of over 1.8m, the popular South Korean actor, who starred in hit dramas such as Goblin, was previously seen doing the pose during interviews and taking photos with his fans.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canadian PM Trudeau’s ‘manner legs’ pose steals limelight during visit in South KoreaMr Trudeau spread his legs apart and appeared to be at the same height as Mr Kim. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
North Korea criticises US, South Korea military drills as 'nuclear blackmail'SEOUL - North Korea accused the US and South Korea of ramping up 'nuclear blackmail' with joint military drills, pledging to take corresponding action against what it called 'warmongers' madness,' state media KCNA said on Friday (May 19). US and South Korean forces have been staging an intensified series of annual springtime exercises since March, including air and sea drills...
Read more »
Top K-drama filming sites you have to visit in Seoul, South KoreaMake star chasing easy on your wallet. Pick up GoCity’s All-inclusive Pass at 59% off and visit all the K-drama filming sites you’ve been yearning to.
Read more »
Rebecca Lim flew to Seoul during her honeymoon in England for the Gucci Cruise show; met stars like IU, Elizabeth Olsen and GulfSee who else Becks met during her short stop in Korea.
Read more »
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects military satellite station: KCNASEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a military satellite station on Tuesday, state media KCNA reported. The report also said Kim has approved the next steps of the plan by the non-permanent satellite-launching preparatory committee, a group dedicated to launching North Korea's first militar
Read more »
Vietnam rebukes China, Philippines over South China Sea conductHANOI: Vietnam criticised on Thursday (May 18) the recent conduct in the South China Sea of a Chinese research ship and the Philippines coast guard, accusing its neighbours of separate actions that were violating its sovereign rights. Tensions are currently high in contested parts of the South China Sea, o
Read more »