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  • Korean Mukbanger

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I used to watch this guys channel when I was younger, I discovered him from a YouTube live stream where…

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    Apr 17, 2025
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    In korea, we have insurance advertisement popcorn 🍿

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  • Naver’s Webtoon hints at ad business expansion in 2025

    Mar 10, 2025
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    Naver’s Webtoon hints at ad business expansion in 2025

    Crowds gather around WEBTOON’s booth at Amazing Festival, a cultural content festival in Paris, France, in 2023 (Courtesy of Webtoon…

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  • NewJeans’ Minji Stuns in Chanel for Harper’s BAZAAR Hong Kong

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NewJeans’ Minji Stuns in Chanel for Harper’s BAZAAR Hong Kong

    In a dazzling collaboration that merges K-pop stardom with high fashion, NewJeans’ Minji has once again captivated audiences with her…

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  • SK Telecom invests $3 mn in AI-based video analysis startup Twelve Labs

    Dec 13, 2024
    in News
    SK Telecom invests $3 mn in AI-based video analysis startup Twelve Labs

    Twelve Labs, a South Korean generative AI startup South Korea’s top mobile carrier SK Telecom Co. said on Friday it…

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  • China’s Alibaba acquires 5% of Ably in 1st equity investment in Korean firm

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    China’s Alibaba acquires 5% of Ably in 1st equity investment in Korean firm

    Advertisement of Ably Corp. (Photo captured from Ably’s website) Chinese online shopping giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has invested 100…

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  • K-pop Sensation NewJeans Announces Departure from ADOR Amid Controversy

    Nov 29, 2024
    in Entertainment

    In a shocking turn of events, the members of the chart-topping K-pop girl group NewJeans have announced their decision to…

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  • Kia holds exhibition reflecting on 80-year-history

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Kia holds exhibition reflecting on 80-year-history

    Kia’s exhibition hall in Seoul Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said on Thursday it opened a heritage exhibition “From…

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  • Apparel maker Hansae sets sights on auto parts business as growth driver

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Apparel maker Hansae sets sights on auto parts business as growth driver

    Hansae Yes24 Holdings Co. Vice Chairman Kim Suk-hwan speaks at the firm’s global investor relation session in Vietnam HO CHI…

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  • Parental Abduction in South Korea

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community

    One day I want to write a far longer more detailed report on Courtney Lynn’s case. But for now, if…

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  • Maccas advert gone wrong

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Maccas advert gone wrong

    Hmmm… submitted by /u/Vegetable-Place4463 [link] [comments]

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  • Lotte Shopping to set up Singapore holding firm, eyes its IPO

    Oct 11, 2024
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    Lotte Shopping to set up Singapore holding firm, eyes its IPO

    Lotte Shopping CEO Kim Sanghyun speaks at Lotte’s IR Day on Oct. 11, 2024 Lotte Shopping Co., South Korea’s leading…

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  • Influencers wield greater power in marketing in S.Korea

    Sep 25, 2024
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    Influencers wield greater power in marketing in S.Korea

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Merch reliance on digital content creators for marketing is growing bigger in South Korea, allowing some…

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  • KakaoTalk to adopt full-screen ads as sales, profit growth stunted

    Sep 23, 2024
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    KakaoTalk to adopt full-screen ads as sales, profit growth stunted

    KakaoTalk is Korea’s top messenger app Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea’s dominant messenger and chat app KakaoTalk, will…

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  • LG Uplus, SM Entertainment to launch AI Idols

    Sep 2, 2024
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    LG Uplus, SM Entertainment to launch AI Idols

    South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. said on Sunday that it will team up with SM Entertainment Co. to develop content…

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  • Hansae Yes24 moves closer to owning GM supplier Erae AMS

    Aug 21, 2024
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    Hansae Yes24 moves closer to owning GM supplier Erae AMS

    Hansae Yes24 Holdings Co., the holding company of South Korea’s leading apparel original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Hansae Co., has moved…

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  • Samsung launches wrapping ad on New York City tour buses

    Aug 12, 2024
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    Samsung launches wrapping ad on New York City tour buses

    South Korea’s Samsung Display Co. announced on Monday that it will launch a wrapping  advertisement promoting the excellence of Samsung…

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  • Kakao to launch conversational AI platform for B2C commerce

    Aug 8, 2024
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    Kakao to launch conversational AI platform for B2C commerce

    Kakao’s headquarters in Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korean mobile platform giant Kakao Corp. said on Thursday that it will…

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  • Bibigo releases 3D ad in New York Times Square

    Jul 18, 2024
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    Bibigo releases 3D ad in New York Times Square

    CJ CheilJedang Corp.’s Korean food brand Bibigo announced on Thursday that it launched a large-scale outdoor 3D advertisement for the…

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  • Korea’s Tesla ETFs, construction, defense stocks up as Trump trades

    Jul 15, 2024
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    Korea’s Tesla ETFs, construction, defense stocks up as Trump trades

    Trading room at Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on July 15 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Investors in the South Korean stock…

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  • Routinery readies for new chapter with 2.0

    Jul 11, 2024
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    Routinery readies for new chapter with 2.0

    The preview page of Routinery on Apple’s App Store (Screenshot captured from Apple’s App Store)  Born in South Korea but…

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  • Hyundai Motor unveils SUV digital ad series

    Jul 8, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor unveils SUV digital ad series

    Hyundai Motor Co. announced on Monday that it will sequentially release the digital advertisement series Hyundai SUV (sports utility vehicles)…

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  • GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales

    Jul 8, 2024
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    GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales

    Advertisement of Erae AMS (photo captured from Erae AMS’ website) A controlling stake in Erae AMS Co., formerly Delphi Automotive…

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  • Naver’s webtoon unit to raise $315 mn via Nasdaq IPO

    Jun 27, 2024
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    Naver’s webtoon unit to raise $315 mn via Nasdaq IPO

    Advertisement of Webtoon Entertainment (Courtesy of Webtoon Entertainment) Webtoon Entertainment Inc., South Korean tech giant Naver Corp.’s online comics platform,…

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  • Nvidia co-leads Series A round for AI startup Twelve Labs

    Jun 5, 2024
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    Nvidia co-leads Series A round for AI startup Twelve Labs

    (Photo file, courtesy of Twelve Labs) Global chip giant Nvidia Corp. has co-led a $50 million Series A funding for…

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  • LG Uplus analyzes ad performance with GenAI

    Jun 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Uplus analyzes ad performance with GenAI

    South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. announced on Monday that it has introduced generative AI technology to its integrated advertising platform…

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  • Nongshim to open store at Leclerc, Carrefour; expands plant in US

    May 14, 2024
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    Nongshim to open store at Leclerc, Carrefour; expands plant in US

    Nongshim’s flagship Shin Ramyun displayed on an advertisement board at a bus stop in the Netherlands Nongshim Co., a leading…

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  • SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft dealsJune 19, 2025
    The exterior of SK Hynix’s semiconductor plant in Icheon, Gyeonggi… Read more: SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft deals
  • South Korea unveils $14.6 billion 2nd extra budget to spur growthJune 19, 2025
    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) speaks at a cabinet… Read more: South Korea unveils $14.6 billion 2nd extra budget to spur growth
  • Mirae Asset debuts AI-recommended ETF on NYSE to invest in US bondsJune 19, 2025
    Mirae Asset’s headquarters in Seoul Mirae Asset Financial Group, one… Read more: Mirae Asset debuts AI-recommended ETF on NYSE to invest in US bonds
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    POSCO Group CEO Chang In-hwa receives a Hall of Fame… Read more: POSCO inducted into World Steel Dynamics’ Hall of Fame
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    The FA-50 light attack aircraft jointly developed by Lockheed Martin… Read more: Lockheed Martin, KAI to expand partnership to future defense, aerospace tech

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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