The South Koreans have named the year 2007 as the "year of pig." Koreans hail the year of pig as a prosperous year among other 12 animal gods on the Chinese Zodiac.

The locals are looking forward to the coming year since 2007 has been distinguished as the "the Year of the Golden Pig," which comes every 600 years.

According to the Seoul Times, a person born this year is likely to be a good parent. Moreover, the person born in these years are honest and straightforward and can be relied on to see things through. They tend to be popular and make lasting friendship and are good neighbors.

Chinese astrologers also predict that those babies born in the golden pig year will have comfortable and wealthy lives.

There are reports that many parents are consulting obstetrics and gynecology clinics to have baby in this year. The clinics are counseling more parents about pregnancy and related industries are eagerly promoting baby products.