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  • Conflict deepens as HMM reshuffles board amid relocation push

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Conflict deepens as HMM reshuffles board amid relocation push

    Tensions are escalating between HMM’s labor union and management after the shipping company succeeded Thursday in reshuffling its board, a…

    Busan, Korea Development, Seoul
  • Can we talk about how incredible ARIRANG’s rollout has been?

    Mar 19, 2026
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    About 4 years ago, I wrote a post about how much I was enjoying the promo rollout for BTS’s anthology…

    BTS, Busan, Military, Seoul
  • I.N’s Bottega Glow: Stray Kids’ Maknae Masters Luxury

    Mar 12, 2026
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    I.N’s Bottega Glow: Stray Kids’ Maknae Masters Luxury

    Photo Credits: Men’s Non-No + Bottega Veneta + JYP Entertainment Stray Kids’ I.N steps into the spotlight as the cover…

    Busan, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Oceans minister nominee vows to make Busan into country’s maritime capital

    Mar 3, 2026
    in News
    Oceans minister nominee vows to make Busan into country’s maritime capital

    Oceans Minister nominee Hwang Jong-woo on Tuesday vowed to make the southeastern port city of Busan the maritime capital of…

    Busan, Seoul
  • Prestige or risk? Why Korean cities race to host branches of world’s top museums

    Feb 26, 2026
    in News
    Prestige or risk? Why Korean cities race to host branches of world’s top museums

    The name Centre Pompidou, the iconic Parisian arts complex, has surfaced with striking frequency in Korea’s art world over the…

    Busan, Seoul
  • I did a 3,000 km (1,900-mile) bike ride across Korea, and here’s a montage

    Feb 20, 2026
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    I did a 3,000 km (1,900-mile) bike ride across Korea, and here’s a montage

    I rode for three weeks straight last September to collect all the official certification stamps in the country. I started…

    Busan, daegu, Jeju
  • Cremation rate nears 95%; facility shortage feared amid rapid aging

    Feb 15, 2026
    in News
    Cremation rate nears 95%; facility shortage feared amid rapid aging

    The cremation rate in South Korea continues to be on a steady rise, data showed Sunday, prompting concerns over potential…

    Busan, fail, Seoul
  • “Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s ‘Far-Right’… Provincial Committee ‘Eager’ for Cho Kuk to Run in Gunsan” | “민주당 극우 탓 합당 무산”…조국 군산 출마 도당 ‘간절’

    Feb 14, 2026
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    “Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s ‘Far-Right’… Provincial Committee ‘Eager’ for Cho Kuk to Run in Gunsan” | “민주당 극우 탓 합당 무산”…조국 군산 출마 도당 ‘간절’

    Rebuilding Korea Party’s Jeong Do-sang: “Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s Power Struggles… We Will Contest Jeonbuk Governor Election” Jeong…

    Busan, Discussion, fail, Politics
  • Forestella’s Etude Concept Photos: Artistry Unleashed 

    Feb 13, 2026
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    Forestella’s Etude Concept Photos: Artistry Unleashed 

    Photo Credits: Beat Interactive Forestella drops stunning group and individual concept photos for their digital single “Etude,” teasing a French-language…

    Busan, daegu, Genesis, history, K-pop, Seoul
  • Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Feb 3, 2026
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    Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Woodz and Justin H. Min breathe in sync for the first time in the mystery short…

    Busan, fail, K-pop, Mystery, Photography, Question
  • Korean-style Clam BBQ in Busan, South Korea

    Feb 2, 2026
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    Korean-style Clam BBQ in Busan, South Korea

    submitted by /u/ROKsergeant [link] [comments]

    Busan
  • Dakgangjeong 닭강정 recomendations

    Jan 29, 2026
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    I am looking for reecommendations for the best Dakgangjeong 닭강정 in Seoul and Busan. Thank you! submitted by /u/Cosmic2010 [link]…

    Busan, Seoul
  • President Lee’s Approval Rating at 53%… “Impact of Ruling Party Nomination Donation Allegations” [Realmeter] | 이 대통령 지지율 53%…“여권 공천헌금 의혹 영향” [리얼미터]

    Jan 19, 2026
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    President Lee’s Approval Rating at 53%… “Impact of Ruling Party Nomination Donation Allegations” [Realmeter] | 이 대통령 지지율 53%…“여권 공천헌금 의혹 영향” [리얼미터]

    President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating for state affairs recorded 53.1%, turning to a downward trend for the first time in…

    Busan, Controversy, Crime, daegu, Daejeon, Japan, Seoul, Survey
  • 22nd National Assembly: Widening Ideological Gap Between Major Parties… Even “Hardline” Image Members are Moderate | 22대 국회, 더 벌어진 거대 양당 이념성향···이미지만 ‘강성’인 온건파도

    Jan 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Measurements of ideology scores based on the voting records of National Assembly members reveal that polarization is intensifying, with the…

    Busan, daegu, Inheritance Tax, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, request, Seoul
  • Korea to trial next-gen train capable of sub-2-hour Seoul-Busan trip starting 2030

    Dec 26, 2025
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    Korea to trial next-gen train capable of sub-2-hour Seoul-Busan trip starting 2030

    submitted by /u/Saltedline [link] [comments]

    Busan, Seoul
  • 62% Demand Special Counsel for Unification Church Allegations as President Lee Jae-myung’s Approval Holds at 55%

    Dec 19, 2025
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    62% Demand Special Counsel for Unification Church Allegations as President Lee Jae-myung’s Approval Holds at 55%

    A public opinion survey revealed that 62% of citizens believe a special counsel should be appointed to investigate allegations of…

    Busan, daegu, Seoul, Survey
  • “Up to 1,200 km/h” — Seoul–Busan in 20 Minutes as Korea Accelerates K-Hypertube R&D

    Dec 15, 2025
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    “Up to 1,200 km/h” — Seoul–Busan in 20 Minutes as Korea Accelerates K-Hypertube R&D

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Busan, Seoul
  • When you have 24 hours in Korea…

    Dec 13, 2025
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    When you have 24 hours in Korea…

    I had to go to Shanghai but didn’t have time to get a visa. You can go visa free to…

    Busan
  • Busan’s Santa Bus shutdown: why Koreans are angry about “abusive mass complaints”

    Dec 12, 2025
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    Busan’s Santa Bus shutdown: why Koreans are angry about “abusive mass complaints”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DSJYOtck920/ Hi everyone, I’m a Korean bus and transit enthusiast, and I wanted to add some local context to the…

    Busan, history, Koreans
  • What is this streetfood from Busan

    Dec 7, 2025
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    What is this streetfood from Busan

    Does anyone know what these sweet things are? Bought them in the streets of Busan and I think i’m holding…

    Busan
  • “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Dec 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…

    Ancient Korea, BTS, Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discrimination, Ewha, fail, family, Feminism, history, Japan, Jeju, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Prostitution, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, travel
  • Good to know when visit Jeju✈️

    Dec 4, 2025
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    Good to know when visit Jeju✈️

    Hi guys, actually I’m Korean but I want to tell you a great observatory for $25. Compare to several years…

    Busan, Jeju, Seoul
  • Nakgopsae at 개미집 in Busan

    Dec 1, 2025
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    Nakgopsae at 개미집 in Busan

    submitted by /u/VegetableRelation701 [link] [comments]

    Busan
  • Spicy Pork Belly 🥵

    Dec 1, 2025
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    Spicy Pork Belly 🥵

    With rice and banchan 😁 This was so delicious 😋 a perfect brunch! My apologies for not rotating this pic.…

    Busan, Pork
  • I love that Korea offers amazing things very casually for example this Stroller Sanitizer for free!

    Nov 24, 2025
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    I love that Korea offers amazing things very casually for example this Stroller Sanitizer for free!

    One of the things I love about Korea is that you always find something that they do or offer that…

    Busan, family
  • 🇰🇷 Streets of Busan 부산 — 40-minute amateur video

    Nov 23, 2025
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    🇰🇷 Streets of Busan 부산 — 40-minute amateur video

    submitted by /u/vit-kievit [link] [comments]

    Busan
  • Tangsuyuk, Jjajangmyeon & Jjamppong in Busan, Korea 😋🍜

    Nov 20, 2025
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    Tangsuyuk, Jjajangmyeon & Jjamppong in Busan, Korea 😋🍜

    I filmed a video in Busan, Korea of some really delicious tangsuyuk, jjajangmyeon, and jjamppong! They look so tasty, right?…

    Busan
  • A quick guide to Korean soju by region

    Nov 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been learning everyday Korean words, and today’s topic… is SOJU! 🍶💚 Korea has so many regional soju brands, and…

    Busan, Jeju, Seoul, Soju
  • Taco place in Busan !!! Yummy

    Nov 16, 2025
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    Taco place in Busan !!! Yummy

    submitted by /u/BackgroundBusy3036 [link] [comments]

    Busan
  • 순대 따로 국밥 in Busan

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    순대 따로 국밥 in Busan

    순대 따로 국밥 The soup with Korean 순대 is served with rice in a separate bowl. It was a Michelin-recommended…

    Busan, Pork
  • Food pics from my Busan trip – October 2025

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Food pics from my Busan trip – October 2025

    Obanjung, Haeundae – Great Pork – just okay Beef rib Haemock Haeundae – Micheline Guide – Great Eeel – Just…

    Busan, Cheese, Pork
  • NCSOFT bets big on AI, cloud with debut of Horizon universe-based MMORPG

    Nov 14, 2025
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    NCSOFT bets big on AI, cloud with debut of Horizon universe-based MMORPG

    A long line forms for the AION 2 demo at the G-STAR 2025 booth on Nov. 14 NCSOFT Corp., a…

    Busan
  • NCSOFT to accelerate global expansion with new titles led by Aion 2

    Nov 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    NCSOFT to accelerate global expansion with new titles led by Aion 2

    Aion 2 (Courtesy of NCSOFT) NCSOFT Corp., a leading South Korean game developer and publisher, is gearing up for a…

    Busan, Global Expansion, mobile game, Seoul
  • China suspends sanctions on Hanwha Ocean as Beijing-Washington trade truce takes hold

    Nov 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China suspends sanctions on Hanwha Ocean as Beijing-Washington trade truce takes hold

    Kim Dong-kwan (right, at podium), vice chairman of Hanwha Group, gives a speech at Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Aug. 26,…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Seoul
  • Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Paradise City, a casino resort near Incheon International Airport South Korea’s casino operators reported solid third-quarter earnings, supported by a…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Japan, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, study, Tourism
  • APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    Nov 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    On October 31, the 2025 APEC Summit opened in Gyeongju, South Korea. Leaders and senior representatives from 21 economies in…

    Busan, cold war, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, Justice, Military, North Korea, Politics, purpose, Putin, Ukraine
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Latest Korean News

  • Uzbek capital to host World Taekwondo Junior ChampionshipsApril 9, 2026
    TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Young taekwondo athletes will face one another… Read more: Uzbek capital to host World Taekwondo Junior Championships
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    LG AI Research introduced EXAONE 4.5, a multimodal artificial intelligence… Read more: LG unveils multimodal AI model that outperforms global rivals
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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