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  • I will make local idol group in KPOP and I want to make it conservative.

    Jul 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I am a Conservative Leftist (International Socialist Tendency) in South Korea, I want to make a local Idol in…

    daegu, Japan
  • Forestella’s 2025 ‘THE WAVE’ Concert in Seoul: A Mesmerizing Fusion of Vocal Artistry and K-pop Appeal

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Forestella’s 2025 ‘THE WAVE’ Concert in Seoul: A Mesmerizing Fusion of Vocal Artistry and K-pop Appeal

    Photo Credits:  Beat Interactive Forestella, the genre-defying vocal quartet, is making waves once again with the announcement of their highly…

    Busan, daegu, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Social Media
  • Loss-making Lotte Chemical to sell water treatment unit to Synopex

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Loss-making Lotte Chemical to sell water treatment unit to Synopex

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province (Courtesy of Lotte) Lotte Chemical Corp., South Korea’s second-largest petrochemical company…

    daegu, Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Seoul, study
  • American teacher in South Korea compares school lunch to U.S.—’Grotesque’

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    American teacher in South Korea compares school lunch to U.S.—’Grotesque’

    An American working as a teacher in South Korea has shared photographs showing how different school lunches are there to…

    daegu, Pork, Question, Social Media, Stress, Suga
  • Korean financial firms launch global IR blitz to woo foreign capital  

    May 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean financial firms launch global IR blitz to woo foreign capital  

    Yeouido financial district  Chiefs of South Korea’s major financial groups – Shinhan, Woori and iM – are ramping up global…

    daegu, germany, Japan
  • Where should my husband and I go in June?

    May 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My husband is in South Korea and I go to visit him 4 times a year as we wait for…

    daegu, Old Korea
  • Pinball In Daegu?

    Apr 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    American living in Daegu, enjoying the sights and sounds of Korea but so missing pinball arcades and barcades back in…

    daegu
  • Ex-Daegu Mayor Hong declares presidential bid

    Apr 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    daegu
  • They say Daegu has the most attractive women. What city has the most attractive men?

    Apr 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I had a foreign exchange meet-up canceled. So I’m just shit posting because I’ve got nothing to do, and Reddit…

    daegu
  • Korea eyes laws akin to US AMPC to offer subsidies for its battery makers

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea eyes laws akin to US AMPC to offer subsidies for its battery makers

    EV battery system platform Ultium, jointly developed by LG and GM South Korea, home to the world’s leading battery makers…

    daegu, Donald Trump, Koreans, Lawmakers, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung
  • Hanwha develops cutting-edge stealth paint for next-generation warships

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha develops cutting-edge stealth paint for next-generation warships

    Hanwha Ocean Co., a leading South Korean warship builder, has developed and tested an advanced stealth paint designed for the…

    daegu, Hyundai, Korean War, Military
  • 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
  • PCB maker Isupetasys cancels M&A with carbon nanotube producer

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    PCB maker Isupetasys cancels M&A with carbon nanotube producer

    Isupetasys’ plant in Daegu, North Gyeongsang province South Korean printed circuit board (PCB) maker Isupetasys Co. has withdrawn a 300-billion-won…

    daegu, fail, Protest, Question, request
  • Cross-country bike trail accimmodation

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I’m planning to do the cross-country route this summer at the end of July (starting on the 27th). I’ve…

    daegu, Naver, Seoul
  • what do korean universities want?

    Dec 31, 2024
    in Community

    This is going to be a lowkey rant and an advice-seeking post. (posted in Living_in_Korea as well) I graduated with…

    Advice, daegu, Seoul
  • Maternity Shopping in Korea

    Dec 26, 2024
    in Community

    I will be flying to Korea shortly to visit my husband’s side of the family for around six weeks. I…

    Busan, daegu, family, Naver, Shopping
  • (LEAD) Daegu unveils statue of former President Park Chung-hee despite strong protests by civic groups

    Dec 23, 2024
    in Community
    (LEAD) Daegu unveils statue of former President Park Chung-hee despite strong protests by civic groups

    submitted by /u/orla36 [link] [comments]

    daegu, Protest
  • 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
  • Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai reconcile, look to joint overseas warship bids

    Nov 24, 2024
    in News
    Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai reconcile, look to joint overseas warship bids

    A 1,500-ton landing ship (from the top), a 3,400-ton frigate and a 2,200-ton deepwater guard ship built by HD Hyundai…

    daegu, driver, fail, germany, Hyundai, Japan, Korean War
  • Process to book dental appointments in Seoul

    Nov 19, 2024
    in Community

    Long shot. Excuse my ignorance. I’m visiting Korea next week for a wedding. Just now, I paid around $4k for…

    daegu, Question, Seoul
  • Tesla asks Samsung, SK Hynix to supply HBM4 chip samples

    Nov 19, 2024
    in News
    Tesla asks Samsung, SK Hynix to supply HBM4 chip samples

    Tesla’s cyber truck displayed at Korea’s Future Innovation Tech Expo 2024 in Daegu on Oct. 23, 2024 (Courtesy of News1…

    automotive, daegu, Nvidia, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Can Koreans understand a Jeju dialect?

    Nov 17, 2024
    in Community

    I’m a foreigner living in Korea. And I came with my other foreigner friend who does not speak Korean. I…

    Busan, daegu, Jeju, Koreans, travel
  • Foreigners of Korea: Please Do NOT Accept Free Tickets to the Gracias Choir’s Christmas Cantata (CULT)

    Nov 11, 2024
    in Community
    Foreigners of Korea: Please Do NOT Accept Free Tickets to the Gracias Choir’s Christmas Cantata (CULT)

    The Gracias Choir was created by the cult church, Good News Mission Church—infamous for verbal/physical abuse, arranged marriages, and more.…

    Busan, daegu, Daejeon, family, Seoul
  • Hotel Shilla to open 16th Shilla Stay in Jeonju

    Nov 8, 2024
    in News
    Hotel Shilla to open 16th Shilla Stay in Jeonju

    South Korea’s Hotel Shilla, said on Thursday that it will open its 16th Shilla Stay hotel in Jeonju, North Jeolla…

    daegu, Jeju, Seoul
  • 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
  • KB Asset Management to list Balhae Infrastructure Fund

    Nov 1, 2024
    in News
    KB Asset Management to list Balhae Infrastructure Fund

    South Korea’s KB Asset Management Co. said on Friday it plans to list its KB Balhae Infrastructure Fund.  Launched in…

    Busan, daegu
  • Shinsegae Group splits E-Mart, department store with executive reshuffles

    Oct 30, 2024
    in News
    Shinsegae Group splits E-Mart, department store with executive reshuffles

    South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group on Wednesday carried out one of its most drastic executive reshuffles, officially splitting the…

    Busan, daegu, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Shopping
  • Twenty-something female away fans lead Korean baseball craze

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    Twenty-something female away fans lead Korean baseball craze

    Female baseball fans at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on July 12, 2024 (File photo by Hyung-taek Lim) South Korea’s…

    daegu, Kia, Samsung, Seoul
  • A closed-down, indoor zoo in Daegu, Korea, leaves 271 animals, including Lions, trapped in horrendous conditions. Warning: Animal Abuse

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    A closed-down, indoor zoo in Daegu, Korea, leaves 271 animals, including Lions, trapped in horrendous conditions. Warning: Animal Abuse

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

    daegu, Warning
  • I hiked up the summit of apsan mountain in Daegu 🏔️

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    I hiked up the summit of apsan mountain in Daegu 🏔️

    submitted by /u/Even_Daikon_4029 [link] [comments]

    Apsan Mountain, daegu
  • Daegu – I‘m surprised how many shops and food there is in the center, I love it 🙂

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Daegu – I‘m surprised how many shops and food there is in the center, I love it :)

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

    daegu, Korean Food
  • How big exactly are cults in Korea?

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    How big exactly are cults in Korea?

    With the whole kpop company drama, the Shinzo Abe murder issues, and the Daegu COVID cases a few years back,…

    daegu
  • Lee Hwang

    Aug 7, 2024
    in History, People
    Lee Hwang

    Introduction to Lee Hwang Lee Hwang (퇴溪 李滉), regarded as one of Korea’s foremost Confucian scholars of the 16th century,…

    Affinity, Curiosity, daegu, Discussion, family, Historical Figure, history, Joseon, Korean History, Question, study
  • HI Investment & Securities changes its name to iM Securities

    Aug 6, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    HI Investment & Securities changes its name to iM Securities

    HI Investment & Securities Co. was rebranded as iM Securities after it held an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting at its headquarters…

    daegu, history, Korean Comapny, Seoul
  • Hanyang Securities stake draws bids without sale manager

    Jul 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanyang Securities stake draws bids without sale manager

    Hanyang Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul Hanyang Securities Co. has received preliminary bids from four to five South Korean companies…

    daegu, Korean Comapny, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Samsung Elec calls for C-Lab Outside applications

    Jul 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Elec calls for C-Lab Outside applications

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Monday that it will enlist startups to participate in its external startup incubation program C-Lab…

    daegu, Korea Jobs, Korean Robotics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • US unveils 25% tariffs on S.Korea, sets Aug. 1 deadline for agreementJuly 8, 2025
    South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac (left) holds a… Read more: US unveils 25% tariffs on S.Korea, sets Aug. 1 deadline for agreement
  • Samsung’s Q2 operating profit plunges 56% on sluggish chip salesJuly 8, 2025
    Samsung flag (Courtesy of Yonhap)  Samsung Electronics Co.’s operating profit… Read more: Samsung’s Q2 operating profit plunges 56% on sluggish chip sales
  • Samsung Heavy Industries clinches $635 mn preliminary FLNG deal with African shipownerJuly 7, 2025
    Samsung Heavy builds the hull side of an FLNG facility… Read more: Samsung Heavy Industries clinches $635 mn preliminary FLNG deal with African shipowner
  • Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palatesJuly 7, 2025
    Gochujang, fermented Korean chili paste, is increasingly popular abroad Once… Read more: Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palates
  • HD Hyundai, India’s Cochin Shipyard to pursue joint shipbuilding ordersJuly 7, 2025
    India’s Cochin Shipyard (Courtesy of HD Hyundai) HD Hyundai Co.,… Read more: HD Hyundai, India’s Cochin Shipyard to pursue joint shipbuilding orders

Latest Community Feeds

  • I was a close bodyguard of Lee Man-hee, the Chairman of Shincheonji, and I recently left the organization.July 8, 2025
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  • i miss creative kpop greetings and what greeting would you come up with kpop groups?July 8, 2025
  • How good of a dancer is Emma side by side with Bailey?July 8, 2025
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  • I was excited until I realized… this incentive only applies to straight people doesn’t it? Can I still get the offer as a gay foreigner?July 8, 2025
  • i-dle should take a tiny break. just a tiny one.July 7, 2025
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  • Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea in first trade lettersJuly 7, 2025
  • Unpopular opinion but Takedown was really about how Rumi was being a bully to her group.July 7, 2025
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  • Riize and Hearts2Hearts are weird for an SM groupJuly 7, 2025

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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