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  • KBO asks MLB to post All-Star slugger Roh Si-hwan

    Oct 31, 2026
    in News
    KBO asks MLB to post All-Star slugger Roh Si-hwan

    The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Saturday it has asked Major League Baseball (MLB) to post the Korean league slugger…

  • Women denied access to education mourn principal who gave it back

    Oct 31, 2026
    in News
    Women denied access to education mourn principal who gave it back

    “You have to go to your families and say, ‘I am a student now, I have to study, so let’s…

    Advice, Seoul, study, Teenager
  • Korea’s top diplomat discusses ties with German, Polish counterparts

    Oct 31, 2026
    in News
    Korea’s top diplomat discusses ties with German, Polish counterparts

    Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met separately with his German and Polish counterparts on the sidelines of a Group of 20…

    Discussion, request, Seoul
  • Love hotteok? Here’s how the sugary, oil-fried snack can affect your diet

    Oct 31, 2026
    in News
    Love hotteok? Here’s how the sugary, oil-fried snack can affect your diet

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Comedian Shin Bong-sun, who has drawn attention for her slimmer figure, turned down…

    Social Media, Suga
  • 샘 올트먼 오픈AI CEO, 삼성 사장단 50명과 AI 미래 전략 논의

    Oct 31, 2026
    in News
    샘 올트먼 오픈AI CEO, 삼성 사장단 50명과 AI 미래 전략 논의

    단순히 인공지능(AI)을 도입하는 것만으로는 더 이상 시장에서 지속 가능한 우위를 점할 수 없다는 경고가 나왔다. 샘 올트먼 오픈AI 최고경영자(CEO)는 31일…

  • Oil jumps 2%, settles at 6-month highs on fears of escalation in Iran

    Oct 30, 2026
    in News
    Oil jumps 2%, settles at 6-month highs on fears of escalation in Iran

    Oil prices jumped more than 2 percent on Friday and settled at their highest levels since the end of April,…

  • $60 for a loaf? New York bakery has customers lining up

    Oct 30, 2026
    in News
    $60 for a loaf? New York bakery has customers lining up

    NEW YORK — Korea may have its bread pilgrimages, but Manhattan has taken the bakery craze to another level: $60…

    LG
  • From horror icons to viral toys, Halloween costumes take quirky turn in US

    Oct 30, 2026
    in News
    From horror icons to viral toys, Halloween costumes take quirky turn in US

    NEW YORK — Witches, vampires and superheroes may never go out of style, but Americans are looking to everything from…

    Social Media, Stress
  • French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests

    Oct 30, 2026
    in News
    French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests

    PARIS — Shops and other businesses in Paris on Friday were boarding up windows amid fears of fresh street violence,…

    Protest
  • Meta settles with teen in social media depression trial

    Oct 30, 2026
    in News
    Meta settles with teen in social media depression trial

    Meta Platforms has settled with a teen plaintiff who accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to be addictive,…

    Social Media
  • Hershey warns rising living costs may spook Halloween shoppers

    Oct 29, 2026
    in News

    Hershey on Thursday warned that increased pressure on shoppers due to high inflation and interest rates could impact how much…

  • A potentially historic drop for Alphabet’s stock drags US market lower

    Oct 29, 2026
    in News
    A potentially historic drop for Alphabet’s stock drags US market lower

    NEW YORK — A potentially historic drop for Alphabet’s stock is dragging the U.S. market lower Thursday after the company…

  • Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay price in midterm elections

    Oct 29, 2026
    in News
    Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay price in midterm elections

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump would prefer that voters not worry about inflation. But it’s hard for them to ignore.…

    Donald Trump, fail, family
  • US economy posts strong growth, inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump

    Oct 29, 2026
    in News
    US economy posts strong growth, inflation stubbornly high in challenge to Trump

    WASHINGTON — The United States posted strong economic growth in the third quarter, but the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge also…

    Donald Trump
  • Soaring living costs push first-time and returning Korean voters to US midterms

    Oct 29, 2026
    in News
    Soaring living costs push first-time and returning Korean voters to US midterms

    SEATTLE — For Lee Min-ha, a 46-year-old Korean living near Seattle, eating out has become a luxury her household can…

    family, Korean American, Old Korea, Question, Survey
  • Hershey warns rising living costs may spook Halloween shoppers

    Oct 29, 2026
    in News
    Hershey warns rising living costs may spook Halloween shoppers

    Hershey on Thursday warned that increased pressure on shoppers due to high inflation and interest rates could impact how much…

  • Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay price in midterm elections

    Oct 29, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump would prefer that voters not worry about inflation. But it’s hard for them to ignore.…

    Donald Trump, fail, family
  • US Fed keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation, gives little signal of next move

    Oct 28, 2026
    in News
    US Fed keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation, gives little signal of next move

    WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9 percent despite stubbornly high inflation, while…

    Donald Trump
  • US visa troubles for Korean lawmakers ‘very unusual’: ex-US diplomat

    Oct 28, 2026
    in News
    US visa troubles for Korean lawmakers ‘very unusual’: ex-US diplomat

    SEATTLE — A former U.S. diplomat said it is “very unusual” for Korean lawmakers to have their official visits disrupted…

    Lawmakers, Seoul, travel
  • Iran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion

    Oct 28, 2026
    in News
    Iran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion

    WASHINGTON — The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to $47.1 billion, according to a new…

    Donald Trump
  • Apple shows first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz

    Oct 28, 2026
    in News
    Apple shows first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz

    LOS ANGELES — Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company’s first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning a long-held aversion to…

    Question, Shopping
  • For Israel’s Arabs, record turnout may bring political clout

    Oct 28, 2026
    in News
    For Israel’s Arabs, record turnout may bring political clout

    NAZARETH, Israel — Israel’s Palestinian citizens appear set to secure a record number of seats in parliament and could emerge…

  • China unlikely to mediate potential Trump-Kim summit: US experts

    Oct 27, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — China is unlikely to mediate a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim…

    Donald Trump, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Hanwha Defense USA to take control of Philly Shipyard in internal restructuring

    Oct 27, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) said Tuesday it will acquire a controlling stake in Hanwha Philly Shipyard, part of…

  • Iran president tells Putin region can solve problems without US

    Oct 27, 2026
    in News

    MOSCOW — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that the Middle East can solve…

    Kia, Putin, Vladimir Putin
  • US military says 5 killed by strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

    Oct 27, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said it attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean…

    Donald Trump, Military
  • Trump says he will ban term artificial intelligence

    Oct 27, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he would ban the term artificial intelligence in documents and everything else, as…

    Donald Trump, Question
  • 4 years on, Itaewon businesses face Halloween with mixed expectations

    Oct 26, 2026
    in News

    The streets of Itaewon have gone through several iterations over the years — not just the place itself but the…

    Military
  • French student protesters say government offered them deal, but they want more

    Oct 26, 2026
    in News

    PARIS — French student leaders said the government had offered a package of education proposals on Monday in response to…

    Protest
  • Lula mobilized millions to win Brazil’s election, while Bolsonaro contests victory

    Oct 26, 2026
    in News

    BRASILIA — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s comeback to win Brazil’s presidential runoff Sunday is already facing its first…

    Donald Trump, request
  • Oil inches higher, stays near six-month highs on Saudi attacks

    Oct 26, 2026
    in News

    NEW YORK — Oil prices inched higher after falling more than $2 a barrel on Monday, as persistent attacks on…

  • Rubio to host G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta

    Oct 26, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta…

    Discussion, Seoul, travel
  • Cha Ye-ryun reveals diet recipes for actor husband

    Oct 25, 2026
    in News

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Actress Cha Ye-ryun has revealed the diet meals her husband, actor Joo Sang-wook,…

  • 우리금융미래재단, 동작구 취약계층 보일러 교체 지원

    Oct 25, 2026
    in News

    서울시 동작구 취약계층 100가구가 올겨울 난방비 부담을 덜고 보다 쾌적한 환경에서 생활할 수 있게 됐다. 우리금융미래재단은 지난 23일 동작구청 및…

  • 우리금융 3분기 순익 1조492억원…사상 첫 2분기 연속 ‘1조 클럽’

    Oct 25, 2026
    in News

    우리금융그룹이 분기 순이익 1조원 시대를 안정적으로 열었다. 그룹 출범 이후 최초로 두 분기 연속 1조원 이상의 당기순이익을 기록했다. 우리금융그룹은 23일…

  • 풀무원, 구조 동물 위해 ‘아미오’ 2톤 기부

    Oct 25, 2026
    in News

    풀무원은 지난 23일 사단법인 길동무와나누미천사가 운영하는 쉼터를 방문해 ‘풀무원아미오’ 사료와 간식을 전달했다. 기부 품목은 고양이용 ‘건강담은 식단 캣 체중케어’와 강아지용…

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Latest Korean News

  • KBO asks MLB to post All-Star slugger Roh Si-hwanOctober 31, 2026
    The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced Saturday it has asked… Read more: KBO asks MLB to post All-Star slugger Roh Si-hwan
  • Women denied access to education mourn principal who gave it backOctober 31, 2026
    “You have to go to your families and say, ‘I… Read more: Women denied access to education mourn principal who gave it back
  • Korea’s top diplomat discusses ties with German, Polish counterpartsOctober 31, 2026
    Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met separately with his German and… Read more: Korea’s top diplomat discusses ties with German, Polish counterparts
  • Love hotteok? Here’s how the sugary, oil-fried snack can affect your dietOctober 31, 2026
    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Comedian Shin Bong-sun,… Read more: Love hotteok? Here’s how the sugary, oil-fried snack can affect your diet
  • 샘 올트먼 오픈AI CEO, 삼성 사장단 50명과 AI 미래 전략 논의October 31, 2026
    단순히 인공지능(AI)을 도입하는 것만으로는 더 이상 시장에서 지속 가능한 우위를… Read more: 샘 올트먼 오픈AI CEO, 삼성 사장단 50명과 AI 미래 전략 논의

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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB