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  • Premier Partners, Praxis Capital lead 2024 Korea PE fundraising

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    Premier Partners, Praxis Capital lead 2024 Korea PE fundraising

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Premier Partners and Praxis Capital are on course to raise 1 trillion won ($680 million) in…

    fail, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, Military, Seoul
  • Rosy outlook for South Korean fintech IPOs in 2025

    Dec 30, 2024
    in News
    Rosy outlook for South Korean fintech IPOs in 2025

    Toss office  The South Korean fintech industry, which bloomed about a decade ago, is poised to take the next step…

    fail, Kakao
  • Lead in Store-bought Products?

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Community

    I’ve recently started cooking Korean food in an attempt to try some dishes that are not easy to find at…

    fail, Korean Food, Warning
  • South Korean passenger plane carrying 181 crashes, killing most   

    Dec 29, 2024
    in News
    South Korean passenger plane carrying 181 crashes, killing most   

    The wreckage of Jeju Air plane after its crash in Muan, South Jeolla Province on Dec. 29, 2024 (Courtesy of…

    fail, history, Jeju
  • Korean startup M&As halve with smaller deal size

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    Korean startup M&As halve with smaller deal size

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Mergers and acquisitions of South Korean startups halved in value in 2024 as conglomerates and Big…

    fail, Kakao, Koreans, Naver
  • Seoul Semiconductor wins patent lawsuit vs Philips

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    Seoul Semiconductor wins patent lawsuit vs Philips

    Seoul Semiconductor’s headquarters in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province Seoul Semiconductor Co., the world’s No. 3 light emitting diode (LED) display maker,…

    fail, germany, Seoul
  • Are there any skills in certain groups that are underrated just because people are busy criticizing them for failing in some area?

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community

    If you don’t understand my question, here’s an example. We all know what everyone thinks about the importance of singing…

    fail, Question
  • Vs quatro

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community
    Vs quatro

    Quatro cheeze vs rose Todays pick quatro But do i have to put less water? Was it failed or not…

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  • Hahn & Co. to buy controlling stake in SK’s specialty gas unit for $1.9 bn

    Dec 24, 2024
    in News
    Hahn & Co. to buy controlling stake in SK’s specialty gas unit for $1.9 bn

    SK Specialty’s headquarters in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea (File photo by SK Specialty) South Korea’s private equity firm…

    fail, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Korea to relax FX rules by December to boost dollar selling

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    Korea to relax FX rules by December to boost dollar selling

    The won closed domestic trade at 1,452.4 to the dollar on Monday, hovering its lowest point in more than 15…

    fail, martial law, Stress
  • Korea Inc. to face refunding risks with record corporate bond maturities

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    Korea Inc. to face refunding risks with record corporate bond maturities

    South Korean 50,000-won banknotes (File photo by News1) South Korean companies are expected to face refunding risks with record corporate…

    BTS, fail, Lotte, martial law, Samsung
  • Which idol do you think would have the most potential to have a similar or close long lasting impact in the industry as G-Dragon does?

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    For the record, G-Dragon is the leader of BIGBANG and he has been known as the King of K-Pop. He…

    fail, K-pop, Scandal
  • South Korea to ease foreign exchange regulations, expand FX swap line

    Dec 20, 2024
    in News
    South Korea to ease foreign exchange regulations, expand FX swap line

    Kim Beom-seok, first vice minister of economy and finance, holds an emergency economic meeting, to announce measures to ease Korea’s…

    fail, martial law, Seoul, Stress
  • Hanwha seeks to acquire sibling feud-mired Korean catering firm Ourhome

    Dec 20, 2024
    in News
    Hanwha seeks to acquire sibling feud-mired Korean catering firm Ourhome

    Ourhome showcases South Korean food at SIAL Paris 2024, an international food exhibition held on Oct. 19-23 (File photo by…

    fail, family, Korean Food, Ourhome
  • MBK, Young Poong close in on majority of Korea Zinc

    Dec 19, 2024
    in News
    MBK, Young Poong close in on majority of Korea Zinc

    MBK Partners office in Seoul A consortium of MBK Partners and Young Poong Corp. has raised its stake in Korea…

    fail, Korea Zinc, Seoul
  • GIC drops Seoul landmark building sale on Korea’s political woes

    Dec 19, 2024
    in News
    GIC drops Seoul landmark building sale on Korea’s political woes

    Seoul Finance Center (File photo downloaded from SFC’s website) Singapore’s GIC Private Ltd., the world’s sixth-largest sovereign wealth fund, dropped…

    fail, LG, martial law, Seoul
  • what are some Korean movie that is hard to watch without knowing Korean very well?

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    This question came to mind because my favorite movie is 왕의 남자 (The King and the Clown). I think it’s…

    fail, history, Question
  • Full history of South Korean politics to understand current situation.

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    Hope you find this interesting, especially if you’re not conversant to the politics of South Korea. Before I go in,…

    Controversy, Crime, fail, family, history, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Scandal, Seoul
  • Yoon fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community
    Yoon fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law

    submitted by /u/kpopsns28 [link] [comments]

    fail, martial law, Question
  • Doosan Bobcat unveils massive corporate value-up plans, hikes TSR ratio

    Dec 17, 2024
    in News
    Doosan Bobcat unveils massive corporate value-up plans, hikes TSR ratio

    Doosan Bobcat’s all-electric compact track loader T7X on display at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Courtesy of Yonhap) Doosan…

    fail, martial law, request, Seoul
  • Seoul probes fake SNS accounts of Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim

    Dec 16, 2024
    in News
    Seoul probes fake SNS accounts of Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun (second from right), Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim (far right) (Source: Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister…

    automotive, Crime, fail, Hyundai, North Korea, Punishment, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • Korean won seen to rebound from 2-yr low after Yoon’s impeachment

    Dec 15, 2024
    in News
    Korean won seen to rebound from 2-yr low after Yoon’s impeachment

    President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would never give up in a nationally televised speech after parliament voted to impeach…

    Donald Trump, fail, martial law, Seoul, Survey
  • Anyone know of Kpop choreography fails?

    Dec 14, 2024
    in Community

    I know this is kinda messed up 😆 but can anyone point me towards videos where a group or artist…

    fail
  • to professional dancers on this subreddit, are gaeul and mina main dancers?

    Dec 13, 2024
    in Community

    gaeul is the main dancer in ive, but as an audience, yujin, leeseo and sometimes wonyoung and liz’s dancing catches…

    fail
  • 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
  • Why did Yoon Suk Yeol withdraw Martial Law so quickly?

    Dec 11, 2024
    in Community

    So yes obviously what he attempted was foolish and nothing short of treacherous. And yes it was carried out it…

    Donald Trump, fail, martial law, Military, North Korea
  • GIC to open 2nd tender for Seoul landmark building sale as bids disappoint

    Dec 11, 2024
    in News
    GIC to open 2nd tender for Seoul landmark building sale as bids disappoint

    Seoul Finance Center (File photo downloaded from SFC’s website) Singapore’s GIC Private Ltd., the world’s sixth-largest sovereign wealth fund, is…

    fail, LG, martial law, Seoul
  • Korean firms halt bond, share issues; liquidity squeeze deepens

    Dec 11, 2024
    in News
    Korean firms halt bond, share issues; liquidity squeeze deepens

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korean companies are postponing bond issues and initial public offerings on chilled investor sentimen in…

    fail, martial law
  • Doosan Robotics’ merger with Bobcat fails on share price plunge

    Dec 10, 2024
    in News
    Doosan Robotics’ merger with Bobcat fails on share price plunge

    Doosan Enerbility employees are manufacturing a gas turbine (Courtesy of Doosan Enerbility) Doosan Group on Tuesday cancelled Doosan Bobcat Co.’s…

    BTS, fail, martial law, request
  • NPS steps back from Doosan Robotics’ Bobcat merger

    Dec 9, 2024
    in News
    NPS steps back from Doosan Robotics’ Bobcat merger

    Doosan Robotics’ chicken-frying robot in use at a high school cafeteria (Courtesy of Doosan Robotics) The National Pension Service (NPS)…

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  • S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Dec 8, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (center) speaks at an emergency economic policy meeting on Dec. 8, 2024 (Courtesy of News1…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, fail, Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • PPP’s Ihn Yohan (John Linton) looks very pleased after the impeachment vote fails

    Dec 7, 2024
    in Community
    PPP’s Ihn Yohan (John Linton) looks very pleased after the impeachment vote fails

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

    fail
  • Korean economic policy chiefs play down martial law impact

    Dec 6, 2024
    in News
    Korean economic policy chiefs play down martial law impact

    Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (Courtesy of the Ministry of Economy and Finance) South Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on…

    Donald Trump, fail, Hyundai, martial law, POSCO, SK Hynix
  • Hanwha E&C to fully resume $10.4 billion Bismayah new city project in Iraq

    Dec 6, 2024
    in News
    Hanwha E&C to fully resume $10.4 billion Bismayah new city project in Iraq

    Hanwha’s Bismayah project in Iraq Hanwha Engineering & Construction Co., an affiliate of South Korea’s Hanwha Group, said on Friday…

    fail, history, Seoul
  • Korean stocks diverge: Winners, losers of Yoon’s martial law debacle

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    Korean stocks diverge: Winners, losers of Yoon’s martial law debacle

    The Kospi index ended down 1.4% at 2,464.00 on Wednesday South Korean stocks showed clear divergences on Monday amid a…

    BTS, Donald Trump, fail, Jeju, Kakao, Lawmakers, POSCO, Tourism, travel
  • I want to see NCT’s Chenle on a survival show

    Dec 2, 2024
    in Community

    I know NCT is not a failing group in any regard and at this point he’s a senior idol to…

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  • 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
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    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
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    Vehicles bound for the US are being shipped out from… Read more: GM Korea to close company-run service centers amid US tariff pressure
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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