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  • Kanye West cancels first solo concert in South Korea amid controversy

    May 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kanye West cancels first solo concert in South Korea amid controversy

    Kanye West’s (hereafter ‘YE’) first solo concert in South Korea has been canceled. The concert organizer, Coupang Play, announced on…

    Controversy, Coupang, World War
  • Coupang tells you much more about your package status than I expected

    May 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Coupang tells you much more about your package status than I expected

    For instance, mine is very excited! submitted by /u/summdummy [link] [comments]

    Coupang
  • Coupang’s Q1 revenue up; quarterly dip signals rising competition

    May 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Coupang’s Q1 revenue up; quarterly dip signals rising competition

    Coupang experiences stagation in user base expansion Coupang Inc., South Korea’s largest e-commerce platform, extended its year-on-year sales growth with…

    Coupang, Koreans, Naver
  • Kang Hyewon Shines on Lifestyle Magazine China’s May 2025 Cover: Exclusive Pictorial Preview and Career Highlights

    Apr 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Kang Hyewon Shines on Lifestyle Magazine China’s May 2025 Cover: Exclusive Pictorial Preview and Career Highlights

    Photo Credits: 8D Entertainment. Lifestyle Magaizne China. Hero Image Credit: Instagram Kang Hyewon graces the cover of Lifestyle Magazine China’s May…

    Coupang, K-pop, Seoul
  • JD.com opens Korean logistics centers, preluding C-commerce invasion

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    JD.com opens Korean logistics centers, preluding C-commerce invasion

    JD.com’s fulfillment center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province (Courtesy of Yonhap)  JD.com, often dubbed China’s answer to Amazon.com, has opened its…

    Coupang, Lotte, Seoul
  • Naver, Kurly tie up to counter e-commerce giant Coupang

    Apr 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver, Kurly tie up to counter e-commerce giant Coupang

    South Korea’s online giant Naver Corp. and the dawn grocery platform service provider Kurly Inc. joined forces with a potential…

    Coupang, LG, Naver, Shopping
  • How I Ordered Korean Food Without a Korean Phone Number (It’s Possible)

    Apr 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m Korean, and I’ve seen many of my foreign friends struggle with Korean delivery apps—especially when it comes to language…

    Coupang, driver, Kakao, Korean Food
  • Baemin, Yogiyo see record transaction drop in Feb amid Coupang’s rise

    Mar 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Baemin, Yogiyo see record transaction drop in Feb amid Coupang’s rise

    South Korea’s top and third-ranked food delivery apps, Baedal Minjok (Baemin) and Yogiyo, saw their biggest-ever monthly drop in transaction…

    Coupang
  • Shinhan Bank partners with Hyundai Mobis for loan services to suppliers

    Mar 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Shinhan Bank partners with Hyundai Mobis for loan services to suppliers

    A Shinhan Bank branch in Seoul Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s top auto part maker, has partnered with the country’s…

    automotive, Coupang, driver, Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul
  • MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    A Homeplus is seen outside its outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket operator Homeplus Co., wholly owned by…

    Coupang, fail, Lotte, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • Buying Non-Apple/Samsung phones..

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Well, I’m a foreigner. When it comes to mobile phones, I see people only using either iPhone or Samsung here.…

    Coupang, Koreans, Samsung
  • delivery system in korea (baemin)

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    just got to korea and tried ordering food but it was way harder than i thought. i heard about coupang…

    Coupang, driver
  • Disappointed with ticketing for international fans (GD in Goyang)

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I wanted to get it off my chest.…

    Coupang, Discussion
  • Coupang posts profit for 2 straight years in 2024 on new growth drivers

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Coupang posts profit for 2 straight years in 2024 on new growth drivers

    (Courtesy of Coupang) Coupang Inc., South Korea’s answer to global e-commerce giant Amazon.com, ended last year with profit for two…

    Coupang, daegu, driver, Rocket Delivery
  • Korean e-commerce platforms’ growth cools; Naver Shopping sales down

    Feb 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean e-commerce platforms’ growth cools; Naver Shopping sales down

    Naver logo (Courtesy of News1) South Korea’s major e-commerce platforms, including Naver Shopping, are showing signs of slowing growth amid…

    Coupang, driver, Naver, Seoul, Shopping
  • Coupang Eats starts food delivery service in Japan

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Coupang Eats starts food delivery service in Japan

    Coupang Eats, a food delivery app operated by South Korea’s No. 1 e-commerce platform Coupang Inc., launched its first overseas…

    Coupang, Japan, Tokyo
  • Coupang, Naver in neck and neck race to lead S.Korea’s e-commerce market

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Coupang, Naver in neck and neck race to lead S.Korea’s e-commerce market

    Coupang Inc. and Naver Corp., the top two players in the South Korean e-commerce market, are expected to further tighten…

    Coupang, Lotte, Naver, Rocket Delivery, Shopping
  • FTC hits Coupang with rocket fresh accusations of delayed seller payment

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    FTC hits Coupang with rocket fresh accusations of delayed seller payment

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

    Coupang
  • Where to buy actual matcha in Seoul?

    Jan 5, 2025
    in Community

    I want to buy actual matcha powder, not 말차라떼 or 녹차가루 but that’s all I seem to find on coupang,…

    Coupang, Japan, Seoul
  • Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae, China’s Alibaba to set up e-commerce JV

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae, China’s Alibaba to set up e-commerce JV

    South Korea’s retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group has joined forces with Chinese online shopping giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to better…

    Controversy, Coupang, Naver, purpose, Shopping
  • Martial Law couldn’t stop Coupang Rocket delivery lol

    Dec 4, 2024
    in Community
    Martial Law couldn’t stop Coupang Rocket delivery lol

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

    Coupang, Rocket Delivery
  • South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move

    South Korea’s Parliament voted to end martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the move, accusing opposition…

    Coupang, Democracy, Discussion, Justice, Koreans, Lawmakers, Medical, Military, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Question, Scandal, Seoul, Survey
  • Quick delivery war deepens Korean big-box retailers-Baemin ties

    Dec 3, 2024
    in News
    Quick delivery war deepens Korean big-box retailers-Baemin ties

    Homeplus Express launches Baemin Store’s quick delivery service  As same-day delivery wars has heated up in South Korea, traditional big-box…

    Coupang, driver
  • 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…

    Advertisement, Coupang, Japan, Naver, Shopping
  • Shoping Help

    Dec 1, 2024
    in Community

    Hello I want to buy the Samsung Freestyle 2 portable projector. Can anyone help me with physical shops that I…

    Coupang, daegu, Samsung
  • TVing beefs up sports content, narrowing gap with Netflix

    Nov 20, 2024
    in News
    TVing beefs up sports content, narrowing gap with Netflix

    TVing, a South Korean over-the-top (OTT) platform, is beefing up live sports and TV series featuring baseball players to catch…

    Coupang, Naver
  • US warehouse giant Costco outperforms peers in S.Korea

    Nov 19, 2024
    in News
    US warehouse giant Costco outperforms peers in S.Korea

    Outside of a Costco store in Seoul  Membership fees could not deter cost-conscious South Korean consumers from rushing to Costco…

    Coupang, driver, Japan, Lotte, Seoul
  • Korean logistics companies expand overseas businesses

    Nov 19, 2024
    in News
    Korean logistics companies expand overseas businesses

    CJ Logistics breaks ground on a new logistics center in Elwood, Illinois, on Oct. 10, 2024 (File photo by CJ…

    Coupang, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s food delivery apps taste fresh boom in demand

    Nov 14, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s food delivery apps taste fresh boom in demand

    Baemin controls 61% of South Korea’s online food delivery market as of October 2024 South Korea’s online food delivery market…

    Coupang, Survey
  • Coupang launches Rocket Pet Doctor 2.0 with personalized pet nutrition

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    Coupang launches Rocket Pet Doctor 2.0 with personalized pet nutrition

    Coupang Inc., South Korea’s largest e-commerce platform, said on Wednesday that it has launched “Rocket Pet Doctor 2.0,” an upgraded…

    Coupang, history, Medical, Survey
  • Naver’s AI-powered search, online shopping services to go into full swing

    Nov 11, 2024
    in News
    Naver’s AI-powered search, online shopping services to go into full swing

    Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon unveils the company’s business strategy at DAN 24, a Naver tech conference South Korea’s Naver Corp.…

    Coupang, Japan, Naver, Question, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping
  • Naver to lead hyper-personalized shopping trends with super app

    Nov 8, 2024
    in News
    Naver to lead hyper-personalized shopping trends with super app

    Naver Corp., South Korea’s largest internet portal, will launch an AI-driven shopping app in the first half of 2025 to…

    Coupang, Naver, Rocket Delivery, Shopping
  • Coupang CEO to reduce stake in e-commerce platform

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Coupang CEO to reduce stake in e-commerce platform

    Bom Kim, founder and CEO of Coupang Coupang Inc. founder and Chief Executive Bom Kim will sell shares and donate…

    Coupang, purpose
  • Coupang posts record quarterly sales, swings to Q3 operating profit

    Nov 6, 2024
    in News
    Coupang posts record quarterly sales, swings to Q3 operating profit

    Coupang is South Korea’s largest e-commerce platform operator Coupang Inc., South Korea’s answer to global e-commerce giant Amazon.com, posted its…

    Coupang, daegu, Rocket Delivery
  • Streaming services or sites to watch Cartoons in Korean?

    Oct 14, 2024
    in Community

    I really want to watch animated shows that are dubbed in korean, but I am having difficulty finding out where…

    Coupang
  • Gmarket, CJ Logistics to launch guaranteed delivery date service

    Sep 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Gmarket, CJ Logistics to launch guaranteed delivery date service

    CJ Logistics is South Korea’s largest logistics company Gmarket Inc., an e-commerce arm of South Korea’s Shinsegae Group, said on…

    Coupang, Korean Comapny, Naver, request, Rocket Delivery, Shopping
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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