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  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics to produce all-solid-state batteries in 2026

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Electro-Mechanics to produce all-solid-state batteries in 2026

    Samsung Electro-Mechanics showcased ultra-compact all-solid-state batteries tailored to wearable devices in September 2024 LAS VEGAS – Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. will…

    automotive, driver, Samsung
  • Hyundai, Kia sell 7.23 mn units together in 2024, eye more sales in 2025

    Jan 3, 2025
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia sell 7.23 mn units together in 2024, eye more sales in 2025

    (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Co. and its sibling Kia Corp. have set a target to sell 7.39…

    Donald Trump, driver, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Korea’s 2024 exports hit all-time high, driven by chips, shipments to China

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Korea’s 2024 exports hit all-time high, driven by chips, shipments to China

    Korea saw its exports reach a record high in 2024 South Korea’s exports, the country’s main growth driver, reached an…

    Donald Trump, driver, fail, Japan, martial law, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung joins humanoid robot race with higher stake in Rainbow Robotics

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    Samsung joins humanoid robot race with higher stake in Rainbow Robotics

    Rainbow Robotics’ bipedal humanoid robot Hubo Samsung Electronics Co. has become the largest shareholder of Rainbow Robotics Co., a South…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Fleetune continues evolving for smarter route optimization   

    Dec 30, 2024
    in News
    Fleetune continues evolving for smarter route optimization   

    Fleetune webpage screenshot  Fleetune Inc., a South Korean transportation management service (TMS) platform-developing startup, is gearing up for a big…

    driver, Hyundai, LG
  • Hyundai Rotem delivers driverless metro cars to Taiwan

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Rotem delivers driverless metro cars to Taiwan

    Hyundai Rotem Co., a South Korean rolling stock and defense equipment maker, said on Friday it held a ceremony to…

    driver, Hyundai
  • Yanolja launches NOL Universe after merging OTA platforms

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    Yanolja launches NOL Universe after merging OTA platforms

    (Courtesy of Yanolja) SoftBank-backed Yanolja Co., South Korea’s top travel and accommodation booking platform operator, on Friday introduced a new…

    driver, KT, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Is it common for taxi drivers to send tourists to shops they are affiliated with?

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    Once he learnt we were on our way to a bbq pork restaurant he made claims of there being snow…

    driver, Jeju, Pork
  • Kia to reclaim Europe with EV2, keeps K4 output unchanged in Mexico

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    Kia to reclaim Europe with EV2, keeps K4 output unchanged in Mexico

    Kia’s 2024 CEO Investor Day in April 2024 (Courtesy of Kia)  Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest carmaker, will start producing…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, travel
  • M&A deals in South Korea at 7-year low in 2024

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    M&A deals in South Korea at 7-year low in 2024

    South Korea’s mergers and acquisitions market shrank further in 2024 as leading business groups such as Lotte, SK and GS…

    Donald Trump, driver, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Lotte, study
  • Samsung, Hyundai Motor eye tech alliance on autonomous vehicle chips

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Samsung, Hyundai Motor eye tech alliance on autonomous vehicle chips

    An IONIQ 5-based self-driving car run by Motional, a US mobility joint venture between Hyundai Motor and Aptiv South Korea’s…

    automotive, Discussion, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Hyosung TNC acquires Hyosung Chemical’s specialty gas unit for $642 mn

    Dec 12, 2024
    in News
    Hyosung TNC acquires Hyosung Chemical’s specialty gas unit for $642 mn

    Hyosung TNC’s booth at the world’s largest outdoor expo, ISPO, in Munich, Germany Hyosung TNC Corp., a South Korean textile…

    driver, fail, germany, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Harman to lead Samsung’s automotive solution business

    Dec 8, 2024
    in News
    Harman to lead Samsung’s automotive solution business

    Harman Automotive extends its partnership with Scuderia Ferrari in February 2024 (Courtesy of Harman) Samsung Electronics Co. will enhance cooperation…

    automotive, driver, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, TCL
  • Gensis launches motorsport team to race in high-performance segment

    Dec 5, 2024
    in News
    Gensis launches motorsport team to race in high-performance segment

    The GMR-001 Hypercar (Courtesy of Genesis) Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium brand Genesis on Wednesday launched a racing team and unveiled…

    driver, Genesis, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose
  • Last night was scary as shit

    Dec 4, 2024
    in Community

    It was a good reminder that all it takes is one horrible driver to absolutely crash the fuck out of…

    driver, history
  • 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
  • Gov’t rejects Seoul City’s proposal to hire foreign bus drivers

    Dec 1, 2024
    in Community
    Gov’t rejects Seoul City’s proposal to hire foreign bus drivers

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

    driver, Seoul
  • POSCO to buy Korean robotics firm stake for steel business

    Dec 1, 2024
    in News
    POSCO to buy Korean robotics firm stake for steel business

    Neuromeka’s collaborative robot welding solution (File photo by Neuromeka) South Korea’s steel-to-battery materials conglomerate POSCO Group will invest in the…

    driver, Korean Robotics, LG, LG Electronics, Pohang, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • HD Hyundai Oilbank ventures into bioenergy sector as new growth driver

    Nov 29, 2024
    in News
    HD Hyundai Oilbank ventures into bioenergy sector as new growth driver

    A Hyundai Oilbank gas station in Seoul HD Hyundai Oilbank Co., a South Korean crude oil refiner backed by Saudi…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Cycling, driver, Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Seoul
  • Lotte replaces 21 CEOs, slashes executive jobs by 22% in drastic reshuffle

    Nov 28, 2024
    in News
    Lotte replaces 21 CEOs, slashes executive jobs by 22% in drastic reshuffle

    Lotte logo South Korea’s retail-to-chemical conglomerate Lotte Group on Thursday replaced 21 chief executives across its affiliates and slashed executive…

    Busan, driver, Lotte, Lotte World, Shopping
  • 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
  • SKC’s US affiliate Absolics receives $100 million in US R&D grants

    Nov 22, 2024
    in News
    SKC’s US affiliate Absolics receives $100 million in US R&D grants

    Absolics is SKC’s US affiliate that makes glass substrates Absolics Inc., the US glass substrate affiliate of South Korean chemical…

    driver, Putin, Seoul
  • 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
  • BYD to debut passenger EVs in South Korea in 2025

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    BYD to debut passenger EVs in South Korea in 2025

    BYD Atto 3 in a manufacturing line (Courtesy of BYD)  China’s electric vehicle giant BYD Co. will make a debut…

    driver, fail, Global Expansion, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • State-run think tank KDI slashes GDP forecast, urges BOK to cut rates

    Nov 12, 2024
    in News
    State-run think tank KDI slashes GDP forecast, urges BOK to cut rates

    Trucks carrying container boxes to the PNC Terminal at the Port of Busan The Korea Development Institute (KDI), South Korea’s…

    Busan, Donald Trump, driver, Korea Development
  • LG Electronics accelerates foray into private 5G service

    Nov 10, 2024
    in News
    LG Electronics accelerates foray into private 5G service

    Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) run on LG Electronics’ private 5G network (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc.’s push to…

    automotive, driver, LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • Korean steel giant POSCO to sell Chinese JV PZSS amid US-China trade war

    Nov 8, 2024
    in News
    Korean steel giant POSCO to sell Chinese JV PZSS amid US-China trade war

    POSCO’s headquarters in Seoul South Korean steel giant POSCO Holdings Inc. is seeking to sell its entire stake in a…

    Donald Trump, driver, Hyundai, Pohang, POSCO, Seoul
  • LG unveils AI-powered commercial washers, dryers in renewed B2B push

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    LG unveils AI-powered commercial washers, dryers in renewed B2B push

    LG showcases a new lineup of AI-powered large commercial washers and dryers at Texcare International 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany South…

    automotive, driver, germany, LG, LG Electronics
  • Kia launches Sportage facelift to accelerate SUV boom

    Nov 5, 2024
    in News
    Kia launches Sportage facelift to accelerate SUV boom

    The new Sportage (Courtesy of Kia) Kia Corp., South Korea’s No. 2 automaker, on Monday unveiled a facelift of the…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Hyundai unveils Initium hydrogen FCEV concept, set to arrive in 2025

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai unveils Initium hydrogen FCEV concept, set to arrive in 2025

    Hyundai Motor’s Initium FCEV concept unveiled on Oct. 31, 2024 South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday unveiled…

    automotive, driver, family, Genesis, Hyundai, Seoul
  • Self-driving tech startup RideFlux raises $1.9 mn in Series B

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Self-driving tech startup RideFlux raises $1.9 mn in Series B

    RideFlux self-driving car (Courtesy of RideFlux) RideFlux Inc., a South Korean autonomous driving technology startup, has raised 26 billion won…

    Busan, driver, Hwaseong, Jeju, Kakao, Seoul
  • Toyota, Hyundai agree to deepen ties in hydrogen, robotics

    Oct 28, 2024
    in News
    Toyota, Hyundai agree to deepen ties in hydrogen, robotics

    Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun (4th from left) and Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda (4th from right) pose…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai, Japan, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Kisa

    Oct 26, 2024
    in Community
    Kisa

    Tonight, we had a delicious Korean feast at Kisa (the taxi driver restaurant)! 🚕🥢 They have these awesome set meal…

    driver
  • S.Korea’s exports fall 3% in first 20 days of October; chip sales strong

    Oct 21, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s exports fall 3% in first 20 days of October; chip sales strong

    Semiconductors are South Korea’s top export items South Korea’s exports, the country’s main growth driver, fell 2.9% in the first…

    automotive, driver, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai to produce Creta EV in India for January launch

    Oct 20, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai to produce Creta EV in India for January launch

    Hyundai Motor”s Creta (Screenshot captured from Hyundai Motor website) Hyundai Motor Co. said on Sunday it will launch an electric…

    driver, family, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Apparel maker Hansae sets sights on auto parts business as growth driver

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Apparel maker Hansae sets sights on auto parts business as growth driver

    Hansae Yes24 Holdings Co. Vice Chairman Kim Suk-hwan speaks at the firm’s global investor relation session in Vietnam HO CHI…

    Advertisement, automotive, driver, Kia, Koreans
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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