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  • Samsung SDI outpaces LG Energy in 46 mm-diameter battery production

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung SDI outpaces LG Energy in 46 mm-diameter battery production

    Samsung SDI showcases its lineup of 46 mm-diameter cylindrical batteries at InterBattery 2025 in March Samsung SDI Co. has become…

    Discussion, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung
  • xikers Unveils Stunning ‘BREATHE’ Concept Photos Ahead of 5th Mini Album Release

    Mar 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    xikers Unveils Stunning ‘BREATHE’ Concept Photos Ahead of 5th Mini Album Release

    Photo Credits: KQ Entertainment xikers, the rising stars of the K-pop scene, are gearing up for the release of their…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, travel
  • A power move from MinJu: Opposition Party Proposes Bill to Prevent Extension of Judges’ Terms and Appointment of Acting Constitutional Court Judges

    Mar 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Amid indefinite delays in announcing the impeachment verdict against President Yoon Suk-yeol, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has actively…

    Discussion, Justice
  • STIC Investments draws activist interest, including Align Partners

    Mar 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    STIC Investments draws activist interest, including Align Partners

    Align Partners, founded in 2021, manages $530 million in assets, including funds under offshore advisory mandates STIC Investments Inc., South…

    Advice, Discussion, family, K-pop, Seoul
  • About Seungri- Scream (feat. Slander), just the music itself

    Mar 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    About Seungri- Scream (feat. Slander) I’m not telling anyone to go listen to the song, it’s only a discussion for…

    Discussion, Japan
  • TWICE Nayeon – Cosmopolitan Korea x Tempur (April 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Mar 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWICE Nayeon – Cosmopolitan Korea x Tempur (April 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea Tempur. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Nayeon is set to captivate fans with her latest pictorial collaboration for Cosmopolitan…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Hyundai Steel picks Donaldsonville as $5.8 bn US plant site, seeks investors

    Mar 28, 2025
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    Hyundai Steel picks Donaldsonville as $5.8 bn US plant site, seeks investors

    Hyundai Chairman Chung Euisun unveils a $21 billion US investment plan during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the…

    automotive, Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia
  • SK Hynix aims to lock in all 2026 HBM orders by mid-2025

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Hynix aims to lock in all 2026 HBM orders by mid-2025

    SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung speaks at the company’s annual general meeting on March 27, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) SK…

    Discussion, Nvidia, SK Hynix
  • Are Blackpink songs hard to cover for other artists?

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I posted this on r/blackpink , but it was taken down bcuz its more appropriate for weekly discussions. But i…

    Discussion
  • Alaska governor seeks Korean partners for $44 bn LNG project

    Mar 25, 2025
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    Alaska governor seeks Korean partners for $44 bn LNG project

    Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (left) met with Korean Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Tuesday (Courtesy of Yonhap) Alaska Governor Mike…

    Discussion, POSCO, Seoul
  • Do you guys think the rivalry between H2H and KiiiKiii is actually Kakao’s plan?

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I mean, both SM and Starship are under Kakao. H2H and KiiiKiii started their promotions in February, and I’ve seen…

    Discussion, Kakao
  • Celltrion to sell autoimmune drug Stelara biosimilar at US Costco

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Celltrion to sell autoimmune drug Stelara biosimilar at US Costco

    (File photo downloaded from Costco’s website) South Korea’s leading biosimilar drug developer Celltrion Inc. said on Monday it is set…

    Discussion, Medical
  • What makes listeners more attracted to a groups’ older music vs new? (and vice versa)

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like this topic resurfaces once every few months where people like to express their opinions on how they…

    Discussion
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Please use this thread for any questions about common topics like travel, education, employment, immigration, military service, and any other…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • The dark underneath the bright facade

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As another Korean celebrity plunges headfirst into yet another crisis, the world’s eyes snap back to Korea, unblinking, expectant. And…

    Celebrity, Crime, Discussion, family, Justice, K-pop, Koreans, Peace, Punishment, Question, Rest in Peace
  • Krafton invests in 10 overseas game startups in 2024

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Krafton invests in 10 overseas game startups in 2024

    Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) generates about 80% of Krafton’s revenue Krafton Inc. invested in 10 overseas game developers in 2024…

    Discussion, fail
  • Liking Music Shouldn’t Be a Moral Debate.

    Mar 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a tweet that said, “As a woman, you need to have at least one girl group that you…

    Discussion, fail, Feminism, K-pop, Peace, Scandal, Sex
  • Who are y’alls favorite Kpop producers and songwriters, and why?

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s lots of discussions about favorite groups, soloist, artists, etc., so to add to that, I’d like to know who…

    Discussion
  • How “Real” is it? Does it have to do with Sulli’s death?

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How is Sulli’s death related to Kim Soo-hyun? I’ve been seeing a lot of recent discussions about Sulli and KSH.…

    Discussion
  • Girl group stans on reddit need to have each other’s backs more

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Here’s stuff girl groups have taken flak for lately: aespa: lip syncs half their concert, low energy, not worth the…

    Discussion
  • The Kazuha Lee Mujin was such an eye opener

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Here’s the link to the Lee Mujin KAZUHA episode. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite Lee Mujin episodes.…

    Discussion, Question
  • I fear Lisa’s Alter Ego is the perfect Hot Girl Walk album

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is an appreciation post, so don’t rain on my parade. If you have nothing nice to say—go away! I…

    Discussion
  • Baemon’s management and promotion strategy is simple, but it has proven to be quiet effective.

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BabyMonster have been a pretty polarizing group since their pre-debut era, there were a ton of heated discussions about their…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop
  • The music in kpop and the discussions surrounding it.

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think mine might be a little unpopular but I would love to see what are people’s thoughts on the…

    BTS, Discussion, Sex
  • Trump-driven energy boom spurs Korean firms to hike US gas investments

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Trump-driven energy boom spurs Korean firms to hike US gas investments

    An SK Innovation E&S-operated shale gas field in Woodford, Oklahoma WOODFORD, Oklahoma – A shale gas field in Woodford, Carter…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, POSCO, Seoul, SK Hynix, Ukraine
  • Being into kpop for so long you get tired of the same topics becoming discussions every gen

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    IT CANT ONLY BE ME. The same discourse of: “wow they’re imitating @ concept”. Like, do you guys remember when…

    Discussion
  • HD Hyundai, Palantir chiefs discuss AI shipyard, defense technology

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai, Palantir chiefs discuss AI shipyard, defense technology

    Chung Kisun (left), executive vice chairman of HD Hyundai and Alex Carp, CEO of Palantir Chung Kisun, executive vice chairman…

    Discussion, Houston, Hyundai, Seoul
  • Are there any non-blinks who listened to all of the BP solos? What are your thoughts?

    Mar 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I honestly don’t consider myself much of a blink but they’re v popular and I have a lot of respect…

    Discussion, KT
  • Posts on KPOP live vocals discussion but refuses to acknowledge groups that do so

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have read quite a few threads on KPOP live vocals but when presented with videos of actual groups who…

    Discussion
  • I really don’t know where to post this – but here are my observations on non-OT13 Carats

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I literally cannot post this anywhere, even on r/seventeen. Please do be civil and respect those who are OT11. Like…

    apology, Controversy, Discussion, family, Koreans, Scandal
  • Korea, US to expand cooperation in shipbuilding sector

    Mar 2, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea, US to expand cooperation in shipbuilding sector

    Senior officials from South Korea and the US, including US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (front left) and South Korea’s Minister…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Military, purpose, request, Samsung, Seoul, Stress
  • 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
  • US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eyes March visit to Seoul

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eyes March visit to Seoul

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference in Brussels in February (Courtesy of Yonhap) US Defense Secretary…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Military, martial law, Military, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Rapping skill ranking amongst male groups and female groups~

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Let’s divide male and female apart. You can give me a clear ranking like 1, 2, 3… or just normal…

    Discussion, K-pop, Perspectives, Question
  • CHA Biotech seeks to resume healthcare unit IPO after affiliates’ merger

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CHA Biotech seeks to resume healthcare unit IPO after affiliates’ merger

    CHA Bio Group’s headquarters in Korea CHA Biotech Co., South Korea’s leading stem cell therapeutics developer, plans to resume an…

    Discussion, family, Japan, Medical, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Kyobo Life’s Shin in talks with Affinity, GIC over exit below purchase price

    Feb 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kyobo Life’s Shin in talks with Affinity, GIC over exit below purchase price

    Kyobo Life headquarters in Seoul Kyobo Life Insurance Co., South Korea’s third-largest life insurer, is in talks with some of…

    Affinity, Discussion, Seoul
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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