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  • Plastic surgeries outside of Seoul? Anyone advise?

    Mar 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I know this would maybe be better suited for subreddits and forums pertaining to plastic surgery, but I hope…

    Busan, Daejeon, Question, Seoul
  • Daejeon and Chungnam to merge into “Daechung Special City (대충특별시)”

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    대충 probably means “Great Chungcheong” in this case, but in Korean it is commonly used to mean something being done…

    Daejeon
  • Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    SHINee’s beloved member Taemin is set to electrify fans across North America with his highly anticipated solo world tour, “Ephemeral Gaze”.…

    Daejeon, Discussion, Houston, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Kia, LG, Sex, Social Media
  • Stray Kids to perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Stray Kids to perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

    Stray Kids, the dynamic K-pop group known for their energetic performances and self-produced music, is set to take the stage…

    BTS, Daejeon, Fame, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • LISA Shines in Vogue Thailand x Bulgari Collaboration for December 2024 Issue

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Entertainment
    LISA Shines in Vogue Thailand x Bulgari Collaboration for December 2024 Issue

    In a stunning display of elegance and style, LISA, the global superstar from BLACKPINK, graces the cover of Vogue Thailand’s…

    Celebrity, Daejeon, K-pop, LG
  • Red Velvet’s Irene Graces GRAZIA China’s December 2024 Cover

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Red Velvet’s Irene Graces GRAZIA China’s December 2024 Cover

    K-pop sensation Irene, leader of the popular girl group Red Velvet, has once again captivated fans with her stunning appearance…

    Daejeon, K-pop, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • Celebrating K-Pop: 2NE1 and an All-Star Lineup Ready to Dazzle at SBS Gayo Daejeon!

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Celebrating K-Pop: 2NE1 and an All-Star Lineup Ready to Dazzle at SBS Gayo Daejeon!

    K-pop fans, get ready for an even more star-studded lineup at the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon! The third wave of…

    Daejeon, family, history, identification, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • ONEUS: Charting New Heights with ‘Rupert’s Drop’ and an Exciting World Tour

    Dec 7, 2024
    in Entertainment
    ONEUS: Charting New Heights with ‘Rupert’s Drop’ and an Exciting World Tour

    ONEUS is releasing a new digital single titled ‘루퍼트의 눈물 (Rupert’s Drop)’. The concept photos for this release have been…

    BTS, Daejeon, K-pop, Question, Seoul
  • Rolling Quartz Set to Rock the US and Canada with Spring 2025 Tour

    Nov 27, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Rolling Quartz Set to Rock the US and Canada with Spring 2025 Tour

    In an exciting development for K-pop and rock music enthusiasts, the all-female Korean rock band Rolling Quartz has announced that…

    Daejeon, K-pop, Korean Art, Seoul
  • NewJeans Steals the Spotlight at 25SS Seoul Fashion Week Campaign

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Entertainment

    In a buzzworthy collaboration that has sent waves through the K-pop and fashion worlds, the popular South Korean girl group…

    Daejeon, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • NCT WISH Brings Holiday Cheer with “Wishful Winter”

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NCT WISH Brings Holiday Cheer with “Wishful Winter”

    In the midst of the festive season, NCT WISH, a subgroup of the popular K-pop group NCT, has unveiled their…

    Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul
  • Red Velvet’s Irene Blooms in Her Solo Debut with “Like A Flower”

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Red Velvet’s Irene Blooms in Her Solo Debut with “Like A Flower”

    In a highly anticipated move, Red Velvet’s Irene has finally ventured into the solo music scene with her debut single,…

    Daejeon, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Peace, Question, Social Media
  • 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Star-Studded Lineup and How to Catch the Action at INSPIRE Arena

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Entertainment
    2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Star-Studded Lineup and How to Catch the Action at INSPIRE Arena

    The highly anticipated 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon has unveiled its second lineup, and K-pop fans are buzzing with excitement. This…

    Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, MZ generation, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • K-Pop Sensation MEOVV Teases Comeback with “BODY” and Exciting Concert News

    Nov 16, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Sensation MEOVV Teases Comeback with “BODY” and Exciting Concert News

    The K-pop world is buzzing with anticipation as rising star MEOVV gears up for their highly anticipated comeback. Fans were…

    Daejeon, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Social Media, 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
  • CJ Logistics, KT&G introduce hydrogen cargo trucks

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    CJ Logistics, KT&G introduce hydrogen cargo trucks

    South Korea’s CJ Logistics said on Thursday that it deployed two 11-ton hydrogen-powered cargo trucks in the logistics division of…

    Daejeon, KT, KT&G, travel
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    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
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  • Korean retailers ramp up fulfillment centers to hold AliExpress in check

    Sep 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean retailers ramp up fulfillment centers to hold AliExpress in check

    A bird’s-eye view of BGF Retail’s logistics center in Busan, Korea South Korea’s leading retailers, including Coupang Inc., are ramping…

    Busan, Coupang, Daejeon, Japan, LG, Naver, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping
  • LG Uplus builds 1,000 kW solar power facility in Daejeon

    Jul 1, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Uplus builds 1,000 kW solar power facility in Daejeon

    South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. established a solar power facility to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. LG Uplus announced on…

    Daejeon, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Uplus
  • Tcha Partners mulls largest sale of Korean bus operators

    Jun 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Tcha Partners mulls largest sale of Korean bus operators

    Buses at a parking lot in Seoul Seoul-based private equity firm Tcha Partners Asset Management Co., which owns 17 domestic…

    Daejeon, Jeju, Korean Comapny, Seoul
  • KT&G faces $2 bn damages suit over heated tobacco invention

    Apr 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    KT&G faces $2 bn damages suit over heated tobacco invention

    The lil AIBLE, KT&G’s heat-not-burn cigarette device (File photo, courtesy of Yonhap) KT&G Corp., the world’s fifth-largest tobacco maker, is…

    Daejeon, Korean Technology, KT, request
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Latest Korean News

  • Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother saysMarch 5, 2026
    FLORENCE, Ariz. — A Haitian man confined at an Arizona… Read more: Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
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    The Ministry of Unification said it will use “North Korean-born… Read more: Unification ministry adopts new English term for North Korean defectors
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    Online shopping sales in Korea rose 8.6 percent from a… Read more: Online shopping sales rise 8.6% in January on food delivery services: data
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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