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  • NH농협은행, ‘NH로얄챔버’ 오픈 1주년 기념 청음회

    Oct 18, 2026
    in News

    NH농협은행이 프리미엄 자산관리 전용 공간인 ‘NH로얄챔버’ 오픈 1주년을 기념해 고객 소통을 위한 문화 행사를 마련했다. 농협은행은 지난 14일과 15일 양일간…

  • KB리브모바일, 외국인 전용 무제한 요금제 출시

    Oct 18, 2026
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    KB국민은행의 이동통신서비스 KB리브모바일은 외국인 고객 전용 요금제인 ‘KB Global Star 7GB+’를 출시했다. 이번 상품은 외국인등록증을 소지한 외국인이라면 누구나 가입할 수…

  • LG유플러스 ‘U+119 메모리얼런’ 개최

    Oct 18, 2026
    in News

    순직 소방관의 숭고한 희생을 기리기 위해 2300여 명의 시민과 소방관이 세종시 일대를 함께 달렸다. LG유플러스는 소방청과 공동으로 개최한 ‘U+119 메모리얼런…

    LG
  • SK온 학술대회, ‘LFP 원가 절감’ 공정기술 대상 수상

    Oct 18, 2026
    in News

    SK온은 14일부터 15일까지 이틀간 대전광역시 유성구 SK온 미래기술원에서 ‘제2회 미래기술원 학술대회’를 진행했다. ‘우리가 만드는 미래’를 주제로 열린 이번 행사에는 이용욱…

  • 인천항만공사, 자립준비청년 취업 지원 6개 기관 협약

    Oct 18, 2026
    in News

    인천항만공사는 16일 한국환경공단 본사 중회의실에서 인천지역 자립준비청년의 취업 역량 강화를 지원하는 ‘미래 디딤돌’ 사업 업무협약을 체결했다. 이번 협약에는 인천항만공사를 비롯해…

  • Tradition isn’t everything: Foreign nationals say cafes are most Korean places of all

    Oct 17, 2026
    in News

    Not long ago, I asked Conrad, a British participant on a food tour, what he considered the most quintessentially British…

    coffee, Koreans, Question, Seoul
  • Gen Z workplace communication sparks friction in Korean offices

    Oct 17, 2026
    in News

    “This new hire is really strange. Even when calls come in, they do not answer, and when given instructions, they…

    Gen Z, Kakao
  • 3 Seoul architectural gems where art meets everyday life

    Oct 17, 2026
    in News

    What might it look like if gentle waves rippled across the surface of the sea? The sky shimmers and the…

    Seoul
  • China invites Trump spokesperson to visit after ‘no proper toilets’ remark

    Oct 16, 2026
    in News

    China’s Foreign Ministry responded Friday to White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s remarks that China lacked “proper toilets,” suggesting that…

  • White House Press Secretary Zacharia ‘let go’ from role, official says

    Oct 16, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was “let go” from the role, a White House official said on…

    Donald Trump
  • S. Korean envoy condemns Houthi attacks, urges tougher UN sanctions

    Oct 16, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — South Korea has condemned recent deadly attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting civilian infrastructure and threatening commercial shipping…

    Peace, Warning
  • Hyundai Motor to recall over 94,000 vehicles in US over fire risk

    Oct 16, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — Hyundai Motor America will recall more than 94,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in the United States over a…

    Genesis, Hyundai
  • US envoy highlights role of S. Korean investment in creating American jobs

    Oct 16, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel has highlighted the role of South Korean investment in strengthening the…

    Seoul
  • 산림청, 제25회 산의 날 기념식 청주서 개막

    Oct 16, 2026
    in News

    산림청은 16일 청주시 생명누리공원 일원에서 ‘숲으로 행복한 대한민국’을 주제로 제25회 산의 날 기념식과 제17회 대한민국 산림박람회 개막식을 개최했다. 산의 날은…

  • South Korea, U.S. Hold First 2+2 Meeting at Bangkok

    Oct 16, 2026
    in News

    From left: Governor of the Bank of Korea Shin Hyun-song, Deputy Prime Minister Lee, Chair of the US Federal Reserve…

  • Bipartisan US Senate bill reaffirms ‘ironclad’ nuclear deterrence pledge to S. Korea

    Oct 15, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation seeking to reaffirm Washington’s “ironclad” extended nuclear deterrence commitments to South…

    Japan, Military, North Korea
  • School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50

    Oct 15, 2026
    in News

    PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, killing…

    Medical
  • US winter likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south

    Oct 15, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier,…

  • How are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?

    Oct 15, 2026
    in News

    LONDON — Houthi militants who control northwestern Yemen have in the past week attacked Riyadh international airport and hit the…

  • Ukraine abandons truce, attacks Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump

    Oct 15, 2026
    in News

    KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery Thursday, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related targets that it said…

    Donald Trump, Ukraine
  • Wall Street tumbles as hot inflation data feeds worries about Fed rate hikes

    Oct 14, 2026
    in News

    Hotter-than-expected inflation data sent Wall Street tumbling on Wednesday, with worries about more interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve…

  • Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

    Oct 14, 2026
    in News

    Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house,…

    Sex, sexual assault
  • N. Korea could bolster drone capabilities through workers at Russian factory: report

    Oct 14, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — North Korea could strengthen its military drone capabilities by gaining technical expertise through workers deployed to a major…

    Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • Oil prices gain on attacks in Saudi Arabia, Iran’s new tactics to target tankers

    Oct 14, 2026
    in News

    NEW YORK — Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco’s headquarters and Iran said it was…

  • Katie Zacharia’s debut shows pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary’s role

    Oct 14, 2026
    in News

    President Donald Trump’s new press secretary stepped to the podium, the eyes of a packed room of journalists — and…

    Donald Trump, Question
  • Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against Houthis’ recent attacks

    Oct 13, 2026
    in News

    Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other…

    fail
  • Cornell suspends fraternity social events after alleged gang rape

    Oct 13, 2026
    in News

    NEW YORK — Cornell University has suspended fraternity social events for the academic year, its president said Tuesday, following outcry…

    fail
  • Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

    Oct 13, 2026
    in News

    ROME — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, officials said, an operation that should determine…

    Medical
  • White House links $54 bil. in S. Korean investment to Alaska gas project

    Oct 13, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said Tuesday that $54 billion was tied to an Alaska liquefied…

    Donald Trump, Seoul, Stress
  • NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief

    Oct 13, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — North Korea is gaining experience in deploying troops and sustaining military operations over long distances through its involvement…

    Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Stress, Ukraine
  • US Army receives 1st Hanwha-made mobile howitzer system: report

    Oct 12, 2026
    in News

    The U.S. Army has received its first South Korean-made mobile howitzer system as part of efforts to replace its aging…

  • EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list

    Oct 12, 2026
    in News

    The European Union (EU) on Monday added three individuals and four entities to its sanctions list targeting North Korea over…

    North Korea
  • [Closing Market] KOSPI Tumbles to 6,300 Range amid Foreigners’ Selling Bomb

    Oct 12, 2026
    in News

    On the afternoon of Oct. 12, the won-dollar exchange rate, KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices are displayed on the electronic board…

    fail, Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • 한진, 3분기 매출 8898억 원 역대 최대실적

    Oct 12, 2026
    in News

    한진이 올해 3분기 9000억 원에 육박하는 매출을 올리며 역대 분기 기준 최대 실적을 갈아치웠다. 택배와 항만하역, 글로벌 사업 등 전…

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    Oct 12, 2026
    in News

    10월 12일 오후 서울 중구 하나은행 본점 딜링룸 전광판에 원/달러 환율, 코스피와 코스닥 지수들이 표시돼 있다. (연합) 10월 12일 국내…

    LG
  • Best spots for autumn stroll: 4 destinations in South Gyeongsang Province

    Oct 11, 2026
    in News

    October, when autumn colors grow richer, is an ideal time to slow down and take in the seasonal scenery on…

    Tourism
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Latest Korean News

  • Ji So-yun brings wisdom, experience and winning spirit to Korean women’s footballNovember 1, 2026
    “I am thinking about retiring after reaching 200 appearances for… Read more: Ji So-yun brings wisdom, experience and winning spirit to Korean women’s football
  • KB국민은행, ‘여자프로농구’ 타이틀스폰서 기념 퀴즈 이벤트 진행November 1, 2026
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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