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  • 2025 South Korean Presidential Election

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This megathread is for community discussions about the upcoming 2025 South Korean presidential election. On December 3, 2024, former President…

    Discussion, fail, martial law, Military, Protest, Question
  • Adjusting Spotify Settings to Appreciate THE VOCALS (NCT DREAM)

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently discovered that spotify lets you adjust the audio setting while streaming—which I very much did not know. You…

    Animator, fail
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Peace, Protest, Seoul
  • K-pop girl groups as NBA teams (East contenders version)

    Apr 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Blackpink = Boston Celtics Blackpink and the Boston Celtics are both successful ane divisive, with passionate fanbases that are known…

    Ewha, fail, K-pop
  • Info Drop Time! Let’s get to know some of your favorite groups!

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    One thing I’ve always loved about the kpop community is how much we love introducing people to our favorite groups!…

    fail, KT
  • S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • korean education is one of the most irrational in the world.

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    instead of teaching about the impacts of racism and trying to lessen racism, especially when the country is basically exterminating…

    fail, Japan, Koreans, Stress
  • South Korea’s truth commission says government responsible for fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions

    Mar 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korea’s truth commission says government responsible for fraud and abuse in foreign adoptions

    “South Korea’s truth commission concluded the government bears responsibility for facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse,…

    fail, Parents
  • US Chamber of Commerce sees Korea’s business penalties as trade barrier

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US Chamber of Commerce sees Korea’s business penalties as trade barrier

    Kaher Kazem, a former CEO of GM Korea Co., arrives at a district court in Incheon, South Korea, on May…

    Donald Trump, fail, Medical, Punishment
  • Shinhan REITs picked as sole bidder for BNK Digital Tower

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Shinhan REITs picked as sole bidder for BNK Digital Tower

    BNK Digital Tower  Shinhan REITs Management is expected to acquire BNK Digital Tower, an office building in affluent Gangnam, southern…

    fail, Hyundai, LG, Seoul
  • “Yoon’s Impeachment May See US Halt Economic, Security Assistance,” Warns Morse Tan, Strong Candidate for Next Ambassador of USA to Korea

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    “尹탄핵땐 美경제·안보 지원 중단”… 주한美대사 유력 모스 탄의 경고 – 아시아투데이 > Possible International Backlashes, Including Calling It a Coup…

    BTS, Crime, Democracy, fail, Justice, korean democracy, North Korea, Punishment, Question
  • S.Korea wary of inclusion on US ‘Dirty 15’ nations list for reciprocal tariffs

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea wary of inclusion on US ‘Dirty 15’ nations list for reciprocal tariffs

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) stands beside President Trump during his signing off on an administrative order at the…

    Donald Trump, fail, Food Safety, Seoul
  • Samsung to expand in robotics, medtech; eyes sizeable M&As

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to expand in robotics, medtech; eyes sizeable M&As

    Han Jong-hee, chief executive of Samsung Electronics, speaks at a shareholder meeting on March 19 Samsung Electronics Co. will accelerate…

    driver, fail, Medical, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • SillaJen: first to use lab-grown human tissue to find best cancer drug dose

    Mar 18, 2025
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    SillaJen: first to use lab-grown human tissue to find best cancer drug dose

    Jeon Noo-li (left), a Seoul National University mechanical engineering professor and co-founder of biotech firm Qureator, and Yoo Sanghee, head…

    fail, Seoul, Silla
  • Korea sees record Feb auto exports before looming Trump tariffs

    Mar 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea sees record Feb auto exports before looming Trump tariffs

    Cars for export are parked at the port of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on March 18, 2025 (Courtesy of…

    Donald Trump, fail, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Red flags even before Homeplus crisis: Sales fall, credit ratings cut

    Mar 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Red flags even before Homeplus crisis: Sales fall, credit ratings cut

    A Homeplus outlet in Seoul (File photo by Yonhap) Even before South Korea’s second-largest hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. was put…

    fail, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Stress, Warning
  • 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
  • The reason YG failed to manage Blackpink properly:

    Mar 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Blackpink is easily one of the most successful girl groups in the world—if not the most successful. But despite their…

    fail
  • How do Korean people always have hot rice?

    Mar 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have had this question for a while now. I have Korean friends, and I am always curious about how…

    fail, Question
  • 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
  • Winia cancels acquisition deal with Seoul Private Equity

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Winia cancels acquisition deal with Seoul Private Equity

    A 2024 model of the Winia Dimchae refrigerator Winia Co., a South Korean home appliance manufacturer under court-led restructuring, has…

    BTS, fail, Seoul, Stress
  • Meritz drops bid for troubled MG Non-Life Insurance; Liquidation looms

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Meritz drops bid for troubled MG Non-Life Insurance; Liquidation looms

    MG Non-Life Insurance faces liquidation as Meritz dropped its bid to acquire the troubled insurer (Courtesy of News1) Meritz Financial…

    fail, Protest, Seoul, Stress
  • SM Entertainment’s Struggles with Western Expansion

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently learned more about NCT 127’s Superhuman controversy, and it seems to reflect a recurring pattern in SM Entertainment’s…

    Controversy, fail, Japan, K-pop
  • Korean court cancels Yoon’s detention; Insurrection case continues

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean court cancels Yoon’s detention; Insurrection case continues

    Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gather outside Yoon’s official house in Seoul on March 7,2025 A…

    fail, LG, martial law, Military, Seoul
  • I feel like SM isn’t utilising the full potential of their groups

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Note:-This post can contain a lot of stuff that is already said about SM.This post is not entirely about a…

    fail, LG
  • Lee Mujin didn’t attend his own show, Lee Mujin Service because of the conflict between KBS and One hunded company.

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lee Mujin did not attend the recording of KBS YouTube’s “Limousine Service” due to an escalating conflict between his agency,…

    apology, fail
  • Samsung’s system chip, foundry business under close scrutiny for overhaul

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s system chip, foundry business under close scrutiny for overhaul

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip cleanroom Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, has put its system…

    automotive, fail, Hyundai, Japan, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • MBK Commits to restoring Homeplus operations: MBK Vice Chairman Kim

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK Commits to restoring Homeplus operations: MBK Vice Chairman Kim

    MBK Partners Vice Chairman Kim Kwang Il MBK Partners, facing increasing scrutiny over its highly leveraged acquisition of Homeplus Co.,…

    fail, Korea Zinc, Seoul, Shopping
  • S.Korean grocery delivery platform Oasis at forefront to acquire TMON

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean grocery delivery platform Oasis at forefront to acquire TMON

    (Courtesy of Oasis)  South Korea’s grocery delivery platform Oasis Corp., which has been pursuing a foray into a bigger e-commerce…

    fail, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    A Homeplus is seen outside its outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket operator Homeplus Co., wholly owned by…

    Coupang, fail, Lotte, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • South Korea loses tech startups at rapid clip amid dwindling funding

    Mar 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea loses tech startups at rapid clip amid dwindling funding

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Concerns are growing that the tech startup ecosystem in South Korea, home to global tech household…

    fail, germany, history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Curious About Manufactured/False Fandoms

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m relatively new to k-pop, but see there’s a standard set that fandoms are extremely passionate & organized- streaming, voting,…

    Ewha, fail, K-pop
  • What’s your definition of flopping? And what are your examples ??

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think people have different definitions of flopping the same way they do when they mean success. Most people would…

    fail
  • Dunamu slapped with 3-month business suspension order

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Dunamu slapped with 3-month business suspension order

    (Courtesy of News1 Korea) Dunamu Inc., the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, is hit with a three-month…

    fail, Punishment, Warning
  • HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean to jointly bid for high-stakes warship deals

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean to jointly bid for high-stakes warship deals

    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…

    Donald Trump, fail, germany, Hyundai, Japan
  • ‘I wish to leave immediately!’ American woman disappointed after failing to find K-drama boyfriend in Seoul

    Feb 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘I wish to leave immediately!’ American woman disappointed after failing to find K-drama boyfriend in Seoul

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    fail, K-drama, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • KPop Demon Hunters and Rosé make K-pop history with Grammy general field nominationsNovember 8, 2025
    KPop Demon Hunters: HUNTR/X A historic milestone for K-pop has… Read more: KPop Demon Hunters and Rosé make K-pop history with Grammy general field nominations
  • Samsung Electronics reinforces control tower with 1st leadership change in 8 yearsNovember 7, 2025
    Park Hak Kyu heads the Devices Solutions’ corporate management office… Read more: Samsung Electronics reinforces control tower with 1st leadership change in 8 years
  • Under pressure, won slides to 7-month low rattled by foreign stock selling spreeNovember 7, 2025
    The won falls to a seven-month low versus the dollar… Read more: Under pressure, won slides to 7-month low rattled by foreign stock selling spree
  • GM Korea to close company-run service centers amid US tariff pressureNovember 7, 2025
    Vehicles bound for the US are being shipped out from… Read more: GM Korea to close company-run service centers amid US tariff pressure
  • Global funds pare back Korean holdings as Kospi enters uncharted territoryNovember 7, 2025
    Kospi opened below 4,000 on Friday (Courtesy of Yonhap) Global… Read more: Global funds pare back Korean holdings as Kospi enters uncharted territory

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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