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  • How likely is it do you think Riize members may leave riize after what just happened?

    Oct 14, 2024
    in Community

    Do you think this may be something like a tvxq situation? I think the possibility isn’t too high because it’s…

    Discussion, K-pop Fans, Korean Airport
  • So if Hitler is buried in German National cemetary, it would be OK for idk French? ambassador to pay homage to Hitler? Because it’s exactly same stuff. Exact same class a war criminals.

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    So if Hitler is buried in German National cemetary, it would be OK for idk French? ambassador to pay homage to Hitler? Because it’s exactly same stuff. Exact same a war criminals.

    submitted by /u/Specific-Remote9295 [link] [comments]

    Discussion, germany, Question
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – October 13, 2024

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – October 13, 2024

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Korea Jobs, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Alternative investment experts to gather at ASK 2024 on Oct. 16-17

    Oct 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Alternative investment experts to gather at ASK 2024 on Oct. 16-17

    The Korea Economic Daily hosted the spring conference of ASK 2024 in Seoul in May South Korea’s major institutional investors…

    Discussion, Korean Military, KT, Lotte, Military, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia to boost partnership with RISD

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor, Kia to boost partnership with RISD

    Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. said on Friday they strengthened their partnership with the renowned US art school, Rhode…

    Discussion, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, study
  • Jeong Cheol

    Sep 9, 2024
    in History, People
    Jeong Cheol

    Introduction to Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol, a prominent figure in Korean history, emerged during the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted from…

    Affinity, Discussion, family, history, Joseon, Justice, Korean History, Perspectives, purpose, study
  • HYBE replaces ADOR CEO; Ex-CEO Min barks at sacking

    Aug 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE replaces ADOR CEO; Ex-CEO Min barks at sacking

    Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin (left)  HYBE Co. has finally removed Min Hee-jin from ADOR, a label behind girl group…

    BTS, Discussion, fail, request, Seoul
  • Hanwha Ocean, US Senator discuss US Navy MRO

    Aug 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Ocean, US Senator discuss US Navy MRO

    South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co. said on Tuesday that it discussed various aspects of the US Navy ship projects with…

    Discussion, Korean Military, Military, request, Seoul
  • From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    Aug 25, 2024
    in History
    From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    The End of the Korean War: A Historical Overview The Korean War, which began in 1950, was a significant conflict…

    automotive, BTS, China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, Economic Miracle, family, history, Japan, K-pop, Korea Development, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Korean War, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Unification of Korea, USA Relation, World War
  • 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
  • Samsung’s new chip leader calls for restoring competitiveness  

    Aug 1, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s new chip leader calls for restoring competitiveness  

    It is urgent to restore Samsung Electronics Co.’s competitiveness in the semiconductor business, the chip division’s new head said in…

    Discussion, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • KOSME, CJ Olive Young support K-beauty SMEs to enter US

    Jul 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    KOSME, CJ Olive Young support K-beauty SMEs to enter US

    Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced on Tuesday that it held online and offline marketing and buyer meetings in…

    Discussion
  • Chevrolet All New Colorado’s initial volume sold out in S.Korea

    Jul 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Chevrolet All New Colorado’s initial volume sold out in S.Korea

    GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of US auto giant General Motors Co., announced on Friday that its pickup…

    Discussion
  • Korea mulls tripling NPS advance dollar funding limit

    Jul 16, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea mulls tripling NPS advance dollar funding limit

    National Pension Fund’s headquarters in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province South Korea is considering tripling the maximum amount of dollars the…

    Discussion, purpose
  • Korea challenges PCA ruling in favor of Mason Capital over Samsung case

    Jul 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea challenges PCA ruling in favor of Mason Capital over Samsung case

    South Korean Justice Minister Park Sung-jae says the ministry is challenging the PCA’s ruling in favor of Mason Capital over…

    Discussion, fail, Justice, request, Samsung
  • SK Innovation to host Global Forum in US

    Jul 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Innovation to host Global Forum in US

    South Korea’s SK Innovation Co. announced on Wednesday that it will host the “SK Innovation Global Forum” on July 13…

    Discussion, Korean Technology
  • The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Jul 10, 2024
    in History
    The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Introduction to the Japanese Occupation The Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning from 1910 to 1945, was a critical period that…

    China Relation, cold war, Discussion, fail, history, Japan, Japan Relation, Japanese Occupation, Justice, Korea Independence, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Protest, purpose, Seoul, USA Relation, World War
  • SK Telecom, Singtel partner for next-gen network tech

    Jul 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Telecom, Singtel partner for next-gen network tech

    South Korea’s SK Telecom Co. said on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel)…

    Discussion, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • Lotte Biologics targets $1.1 billion in sales with a new bio plant

    Jul 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte Biologics targets $1.1 billion in sales with a new bio plant

    Lotte Biologics CEO Richard Lee unveils the company’s long-term business strategy South Korean biopharmaceutical company Lotte Biologics Co. said on…

    Discussion, Korean Comapny, Lotte, Seoul
  • EcoPro BM in talks to produce sodium-ion battery cathodes

    Jun 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    EcoPro BM in talks to produce sodium-ion battery cathodes

    EcoPro BM’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities MUNICH, Germany – EcoPro BM Co., a South Korea cathode material producer, is in…

    Discussion, germany, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, POSCO
  • Korea to put poison pill adoption on new policy agenda

    Jun 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to put poison pill adoption on new policy agenda

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea will put the adoption of poison pills and dual-class shares on the new policy…

    Discussion, Japan, Korean Comapny, Survey
  • Samsung’s The Frame selected as display for Art Basel

    Jun 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s The Frame selected as display for Art Basel

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Tuesday that its TV The Frame was selected as the first official display for the…

    Discussion, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • South Korea to build 3 nuclear plants, 1 SMR under new energy policy

    May 31, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea to build 3 nuclear plants, 1 SMR under new energy policy

    A nuclear power plant operated by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power in South Korea (Courtesy of KHNP) South Korea plans…

    Discussion
  • SK embarks on business overhaul to focus on mainstays

    May 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK embarks on business overhaul to focus on mainstays

    SK Ecoplant’s headquarters building in Seoul  South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK Group has embarked on a reshuffling process to focus…

    Cycling, Discussion, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Seoul
  • Naver to submit remedies to Japan without A Holdings stake sale

    May 15, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to submit remedies to Japan without A Holdings stake sale

    Naver headquarters in South Korea (Courtesy of Yonhap) LY Corp., the operator of Japan’s popular messenger app Line, is expected…

    Advice, Discussion, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Naver, request, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • Japan’s pressure mounts on Naver as LY CEO demands ties cut

    May 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Japan’s pressure mounts on Naver as LY CEO demands ties cut

    The logos of the mobile messenger app Line and Yahoo! Japan are seen in this November 2019 file photo (Courtesy…

    Discussion, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Naver, request, Seoul
  • Jeong Dojeon

    Mar 21, 2024
    in History, People
    Jeong Dojeon

    Who Was Jeong Dojeon? Jeong Dojeon (1342-1398) was a prominent figure in Korean history, known for his critical role during…

    Baekje, Discussion, family, Goryeo, Historical Figure, history, Jeong Dojeon, Joseon, Justice, Korean History, Korean Military, Military, Politics
  • Gwangjong

    Sep 30, 2023
    in History, People
    Gwangjong

    The Origins of Gwangjong Gwangjong, also known as Wang So, was the fourth king of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea,…

    Discussion, family, Goryeo, Gwangjong, Historical Figure, history, Korean History, Korean Military, Military, Politics, Question, Silla, study, Unification of Korea
  • Jung Mongju

    May 14, 2023
    in History, People
    Jung Mongju

    Introduction to Jung Mongju Jung Mongju (鄭夢周) stands as a pivotal figure from Korea’s Goryeo dynasty, a period characterized by…

    Discussion, family, Goryeo, Historical Figure, history, Joseon, Justice, Korean Art, Korean History, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Peace
  • Choi Young

    May 19, 2022
    in History, People
    Choi Young

    Introduction to Choi Young Choi Young, an influential figure during the Goryeo Dynasty, emerged as a prominent general and politician…

    Choi Young, Discussion, family, Goryeo, Historical Figure, history, Korean History, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Politics, study
  • King Jinheung

    Apr 1, 2020
    in History, People
    King Jinheung

    Introduction to King Jinheung’s Reign King Jinheung, one of the most influential monarchs of the Silla Kingdom, ruled from 540…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, Discussion, family, Goguryeo, Historical Figure, history, Justice, Korean History, Korean Military, Koreans, LG, Military, Peace, Silla, study, Three Kingdom, Unification of Korea
  • The Unification of the Korean Peninsula: Exploring the Sophisticated Golden Culture of United Silla and the Dawn of Goryeo

    Jan 30, 2020
    in History
    The Unification of the Korean Peninsula: Exploring the Sophisticated Golden Culture of United Silla and the Dawn of Goryeo

    Introduction to the Unification of the Korean Peninsula The unification of the Korean Peninsula, particularly during the period of the…

    Baekje, cultural unity, Discussion, Goguryeo, Goryeo, history, Japan, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, Old Korea, Peace, Question, Silla, Three Kingdom, travel, Unification of Korea
  • Jang Bogo

    Apr 14, 2019
    in History, People
    Jang Bogo

    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping…

    Affinity, Ancient Korea, Discussion, family, Historical Figure, history, Japan, Korean History, Korean Military, KT, legendary story, Military, Peace, Politics, Silla
  • Won Hyo

    Oct 14, 2018
    in History, People
    Won Hyo

    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the…

    Baekje, Curiosity, Discussion, family, Goguryeo, Historical Figure, history, Korean Art, Korean History, Koreans, Parents, Peace, Perspectives, purpose, Question, Silla, Stress, study, Three Kingdom, travel, Unification of Korea, Won Hyo
  • Choe Chi-won

    Feb 14, 2018
    in History, People
    Choe Chi-won

    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the…

    Cultural Diversity, Discussion, family, Goryeo, Historical Article, Historical Figure, history, Korean History, Koreans, Peace, purpose, Silla, study, travel
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification

    Nov 30, 2017
    in History
    The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification

    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, Discussion, fail, Goguryeo, history, Japan, Korean Art, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, Peace, Silla, Three Kingdom, Unification of Korea
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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