'Buddy Bear' in Seoul

German Ambassador to Korea Stephan Auer, far right, hosts a ceremony to celebrate the installation of Germany’s symbolic “Buddy Bear” sculpture outside Seoul Square, Nov. 21. The life-size sculpture, which has become a symbol of Berlin since 2001, has been exhibited around the world representing peace and co-existence. The Embassy of Germany, since it moved its office to Seoul Square two years ago, has made efforts to create a Buddy Bear for Seoul, and artist Jang Yun-hee, second from right, was the winner of the design competition organized by the embassy. / Courtesy of the German Embassy