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  • Busan emerges as Korea’s coffee capital, fueled by champion baristas and coastal charm

    May 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Busan emerges as Korea’s coffee capital, fueled by champion baristas and coastal charm

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

    Busan, coffee
  • SNU PhD alum takes Seoul coffee culture by storm, founding innovative cafe brand serving coffee made without coffee beans

    May 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    SNU PhD alum takes Seoul coffee culture by storm, founding innovative cafe brand serving coffee made without coffee beans

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

    coffee, Seoul
  • Do you like canned coffee in korea?

    May 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Do you like canned coffee in korea?

    I like it because it’s easy to eat and cheaper than cafe’s coffee. But I heard that some people hate…

    coffee
  • Gift ideas from the US for Korean relatives in Seoul

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m traveling to Korea and will be meeting my relatives (cousins, uncles/aunts, grandma) while I’m there, too. Apparently, I need…

    coffee, family, Seoul, travel
  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • How do Koreans drink coffee at night?

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is the coffee not as caffeinated? How can you drink coffee at night without it affecting sleep? submitted by /u/alexx716…

    coffee, Koreans
  • ITZY’s Yeji Takes Flight: A Stunning Solo Debut with ‘AIR. (Concept Photos)

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ITZY’s Yeji Takes Flight: A Stunning Solo Debut with ‘AIR. (Concept Photos)

    ITZY’s Yeji is making waves in the K-pop world with her solo debut, marking a significant milestone in her career…

    coffee, K-pop
  • S.Korea’s bagel sensation London Bagel attracts multiple foreign investors

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s bagel sensation London Bagel attracts multiple foreign investors

    London Bagel Museum bgels and sandwiches  London Bagel Museum, which has ignited a bagel fad in South Korea, has drawn…

    coffee, Global Expansion, Japan, Jeju, Korean Food, Parents, Seoul
  • I’m falling in love with TWICE yet again.

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Over the last 6 years of being a TWICE fan I have noticed a pattern… Every 6-9 months or so…

    coffee
  • You’re selling WHAT, Compose Coffee?!

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    You’re selling WHAT, Compose Coffee?!

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

    coffee
  • Amazing artwork

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an animator just back from a wonderful trip to Seoul and Busan. While I’ve been to Japan four times…

    Animator, Busan, coffee, Japan, Seoul
  • Paris Baguette partners with Tottenham Hotspur

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Paris Baguette partners with Tottenham Hotspur

    Hur Jin-soo, CEO of Paris Baguette (left) and Ryan Norys, CRO of Tottenham Hotspur  South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette,…

    coffee, Social Media, Son Heung-min
  • Short Stuff 43 : Mimikeys, Room In The Elephant, Asian Glow, Coffeecats, Hwanho, ASPD, Shin Jikseon

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Catching up on the end of 2024, Short Stuff 43 is a leaner set of new singles from new and…

    coffee
  • T.P.O coffee at Korean town is closed?

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Community

    I’ve been loving this place’s injeolmi latte and how wonderful they are to open late night but after we came…

    coffee, travel
  • After IU, NewJeans, and other celebrities bought coffee and food for the protestors on Dec 14, alt-right Yoon supporters reported them to the CIA for being”Anti-American”, asking the CIA to block entry into the US

    Dec 19, 2024
    in Community
    After IU, NewJeans, and other celebrities bought coffee and food for the protestors on Dec 14, alt-right Yoon supporters reported them to the CIA for being”Anti-American”, asking the CIA to block entry into the US

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

    coffee, Protest
  • Thread of pre-ordered free coffee/tea for people attending the protest tomorrow

    Dec 6, 2024
    in Community
    Thread of pre-ordered free coffee/tea for people attending the protest tomorrow

    I saw this thread listing all the tweets of people pre-ordering hot coffee and tea for protestors tomorrow. It requires…

    coffee, Protest
  • If you could ask any kpop artist 3 questions, what would they be?

    Dec 6, 2024
    in Community

    You win a chance to sit down with any kpop artist and have a non-creepy chat over coffee/food/whatever you wish.…

    coffee, Question
  • Short Stuff 37 : Born In March, BrokenTeeth, beejoo, Namul, Confined White, To More Raw, Ryu Isu, sooth, Moments yumi, Moth, Siimoya

    Oct 29, 2024
    in Entertainment

    Born In March : Uninvited Greeting “Uninvited Greeting” is a comfortable mellow rock song. Born in March has a unique…

    coffee, LG
  • TheBorn Korea eyes M&As, overseas expansion after $73.7 million IPO

    Oct 28, 2024
    in News
    TheBorn Korea eyes M&As, overseas expansion after $73.7 million IPO

    Paik Jong-won, founder and CEO of TheBorn Korea, meets the press ahead of the firm’s IPO TheBorn Korea Inc., a…

    Celebrity, coffee, Jeju, Korean Food
  • Another Songdo post

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    Good evening brothers and sister. We have an opportunity to work in Songdo, and I have a few questions that…

    coffee, Question
  • iced coffee by red velvet is such an underrated song

    Oct 17, 2024
    in Community

    this was a perfect velvet track, it’s so dreamy and the vocals are so rich, most of them sound so…

    coffee, Sex
  • Coffee-obsessed Koreans say nay to Nestlé’s Nescafé

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Coffee-obsessed Koreans say nay to Nestlé’s Nescafé

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

    coffee, Koreans, Nescafé
  • Newjeans’ live confessing and accusing mistreatment by Hybe, demanding action by 25th(Korean dub/sub)

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Newjeans’ live confessing and accusing mistreatment by Hybe, demanding action by 25th(Korean dub/sub)

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

    coffee
  • UBS retains top in Korea’s M&A advisor list after Ecorbit deal

    Oct 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    UBS retains top in Korea’s M&A advisor list after Ecorbit deal

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  UBS Group AG remained on the top in the South Korean merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory…

    coffee, Cycling, Korean Comapny, Medical, Seoul, Silla
  • BGF Retail’s CU looks beyond Kazakhstan deep into Central Asia

    Aug 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    BGF Retail’s CU looks beyond Kazakhstan deep into Central Asia

    CU’s first Kazakhstan convenience store outlet in Almaty Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country 27 times the size of South Korea,…

    coffee, fail, K-drama, Korean Food, Koreans, Shopping
  • LG Elec opens LG Labs experience pop-up zone

    Jul 31, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Elec opens LG Labs experience pop-up zone

    LG Electronics Inc. announced on Wednesday that it will operate the “Wow Life’s Good Lab” pop-up zone at Ground 220…

    coffee, LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • E-Mart’s No Brand: A success story of Korean snack chain going global

    Jul 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    E-Mart’s No Brand: A success story of Korean snack chain going global

    No Brand Burger, a fast food hamburger chain owned by E-Mart When South Korean convenience store operator E-Mart Inc. launched…

    coffee, Lotte, Shopping
  • Baemin founder sets out for new trophy platform

    Jul 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Baemin founder sets out for new trophy platform

    Stayfolio  Kim Bong-jin, a former chairman and chief executive officer of Woowa Brothers Corp., the operator of South Korea’s No.…

    coffee, germany, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, Naver
  • More luxury brands seek Korean market on sales surge

    Jul 16, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    More luxury brands seek Korean market on sales surge

    Consumers walking on the street in Cheongdam-dong, an affluent neighborhood in southern Seoul South Korea’s luxury goods market, estimated at…

    coffee, Gen Z, Hyundai, Lotte, Millennials, Seoul, Shopping
  • Doosan Robotics to delist, wholly own cash-cow Doosan Bobcat

    Jul 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Doosan Robotics to delist, wholly own cash-cow Doosan Bobcat

    Doosan Group Chairman Park Jung-won (center) visits Doosan Robotics’ booth during the CES 2024 event in January Doosan Enerbility Co.,…

    coffee, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology
  • Jollibee to acquire Korea’s Compose Coffee in $340 mn deal

    Jul 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Jollibee to acquire Korea’s Compose Coffee in $340 mn deal

    Compose Coffee ad featuring BTS member V (File photo, courtesy of Compose Coffee) Jollibee Foods Corp., the Philippines’ largest fast-food…

    BTS, Busan, coffee, Global Expansion
  • E-Mart24 opens first store in Cambodia

    Jun 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    E-Mart24 opens first store in Cambodia

    South Korea’s convenience store chain E-Mart24 Inc. announced on Sunday that it opened its first store in Boeung Keng Kang,…

    coffee
  • Ediya Coffee expands to Malaysia following Guam

    Jun 21, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Ediya Coffee expands to Malaysia following Guam

    Ediya Coffee Chairman Moon Chang-ki (third from the left) poses at the master franchise agreement signing ceremony South Korea’s homegrown…

    coffee, Global Expansion
  • Mega Coffee to open first store in Mongolia

    May 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Mega Coffee to open first store in Mongolia

    South Korea’s low-price coffee chain, Mega MGC Coffee, announced on Tuesday that it will open its first overseas store in…

    coffee
  • Hanwha Galleria poised to buy drink maker Pure Plus

    May 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Galleria poised to buy drink maker Pure Plus

    (Screenshot captured from Pure Plus website) Hanwha Galleria Corp., a South Korean department store operator, signed a memorandum of understanding…

    coffee, Lotte
  • GS25 opens 300th store in Vietnam

    May 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    GS25 opens 300th store in Vietnam

    South Korean convenience store chain GS25 said on Sunday that it opened its 300th store in Vietnam.  This is the…

    coffee
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Latest Korean News

  • Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival RheinmetallMay 29, 2025
    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer… Read more: Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall
  • NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetiteMay 29, 2025
    The National Pension Service is headquartered in Jeonju, North Jeolla… Read more: NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetite
  • BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halvedMay 29, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halved
  • Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&TMay 29, 2025
    Samsung C&T headquarters in Seoul A South Korean appellate court… Read more: Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T
  • Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QICMay 29, 2025
    Kirsten Whitehead, a partner at QIC, speaks at the investment… Read more: Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QIC

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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