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  • Why do so many Koreans share the same Surename?

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Why do so many Koreans share the same Surename?

    As a Korean, I will answer using my historical knowledge to the best of my knowledge. . . Western and…

    Baekje, family, Goguryeo, Gojoseon, Goryeo, history, Japan, Joseon, Koreans, LG, Silla
  • Eric Trump hails South Korea as Asia’s crypto market leader

    Sep 9, 2025
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    Eric Trump hails South Korea as Asia’s crypto market leader

    Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday hailed South Korea as the frontrunner in Asia’s…

    Donald Trump, family, Seoul
  • S.Korea may turn to foreign bank to revive $3 billion Nexon stake sale

    Sep 9, 2025
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    S.Korea may turn to foreign bank to revive $3 billion Nexon stake sale

    Nexon headquarters in Seongnam, South Korea South Korea is likely to tap a global investment bank to breathe new life…

    fail, family, history, Inheritance Tax, mobile game, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Tip for mandatory service to gain vacation

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If you currently live outside of Korea and planning to enter Korea to join the military, it’s best to claim…

    family, Military
  • Family Noodle Traditions?

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Family Noodle Traditions?

    When I was a kid, my family had this weekend tradition of eating Mupama noodles. Does anyone else have a…

    family, LG
  • Politician Faces Backlash Over Reporting Hyundai-LG Factory to Immigration Authorities

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Politician Faces Backlash Over Reporting Hyundai-LG Factory to Immigration Authorities

    A politician named Tori Branum, who claimed to have reported to immigration authorities about Korean conglomerate factories in Georgia, is…

    family, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, request, Social Media
  • Indirect Chinese investments via PEFs spark alarms over economic security

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Indirect Chinese investments via PEFs spark alarms over economic security

    Lee Chi-hun, general director of the world economic analysis division at Korea Center for International Finance, gives a presentation during…

    Discussion, family, Japan, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, purpose, Seoul
  • ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. BELIFT Lab. Damiani The September Issue: Fashion’s Holy Grail In fashion publishing, September is not just…

    BTS, Demographics, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • Looking for a post of few days ago

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everybody! Yesterday I came across some family pictures took during the period of the Korean war. I was looking…

    family, history, Korean War, Parents
  • 2 years in Korea

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone So I’ve been in Korea for almost two years and I’m a brown skinned girl in my mid…

    family
  • APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Sep 1, 2025
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    APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Cohen & Steers President & Chief Investment Officer Jon Cheigh (File photo by Cohen & Steers) Cohen & Steers Inc.,…

    Donald Trump, family, Japan, Korean American, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Why are Koreans in Korea perceived as so much more prejudiced than others?

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean in his early 30s, it makes me laugh when I see people comment or post about how…

    Busan, fail, family, Koreans, TCL
  • Is it worth watching Produce X 101 even knowing how things ended?

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I rant, like a lot, but I’m painting you a picture, so if you dont wanna read it thats fine.…

    family, LG
  • Tried my hand at making gimbap

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Tried my hand at making gimbap

    How long will the radish keep in my fridge/what’s the right way to store it? Any feedback? I skipped the…

    family
  • I was stopped on the street by a guy and he asked to take a photo with me. Is this normal?

    Aug 20, 2025
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    I said okay, because where my family is from (Vietnam) it’s not unusual for the locals to ask photos of…

    family
  • Family in Korea Advised Package to US Will be Returned

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A family member living in Korea had prepared a package for my son with some hanbok around $100-$150 dollars value,…

    family
  • AWS, Upstage deepen ties in AI drive across Asia-Pacific, US

    Aug 19, 2025
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    AWS, Upstage deepen ties in AI drive across Asia-Pacific, US

    (Courtesy of Upstage) Amazon Web Services (AWS) has reinforced its partnership with South Korean artificial intelligence startup Upstage, backing the…

    family, Korean Art, Seoul
  • Korea’s demographic shift to single households: Magnet for global real estate giants, investors

    Aug 18, 2025
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    Korea’s demographic shift to single households: Magnet for global real estate giants, investors

    South Korea’s rental housing market is attracting some of the world’s largest property investors, as the country’s shifting demographics drive…

    BTS, Demographics, family, living alone, Old Korea, Seoul
  • Luxury platform Balaan taps family office AAK as conditional buyer

    Aug 18, 2025
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    Luxury platform Balaan taps family office AAK as conditional buyer

    Balaan was founded in 2015 Balaan Co., South Korea’s leading luxury goods platform under court protection, has selected Seoul-based family…

    fail, family, Seoul, Shopping
  • Giving money to mom

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I’m a Korean-American currently living in the U.S. I spent about 15 years here and 10 years in…

    family, Korean House, Parents
  • Liberation Day?! 🇰🇷 Thoughts?

    Aug 16, 2025
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    Liberation Day?! 🇰🇷 Thoughts?

    I cannot believe that Adidas posted such a crazy combination of shoes. To me, it said so much more. And…

    family, Japan, Medical
  • Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Harim is South Korea’s leading poultry processor South Korean bulk carrier operator Pan Ocean Co., a unit of the country’s…

    family, history, LG, purpose, request, Seoul
  • I can’t believe the 7-Eleven near my house doesn’t carry Korean ramen. What’s up with that?

    Aug 14, 2025
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    I can’t believe the 7-Eleven near my house doesn’t carry Korean ramen. What’s up with that?

    Whenever I go to Costco with my family, I make sure to pick up some Korean ramen. But tonight I…

    family, Korean Ramen
  • Help on exchange study as an ethnically Chinese Person

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I’m going to Korea as an exchange student this fall as a Canadian citizen. I mostly speak english and…

    Advice, family, study
  • New Presidential Committee on Population Policy Predicts Births Will Rebound to 250,000 With Corporate Tax Breaks for Family-Friendly Companies

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    New Presidential Committee on Population Policy Predicts Births Will Rebound to 250,000 With Corporate Tax Breaks for Family-Friendly Companies

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

    family
  • Asking for help finding a missing family member in Seoul

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi r/korea, About two days ago my aunt landed in Seoul from Vietnam as a layover to the United States.…

    family, Seoul, travel
  • Jin or Shin? One vote could end our family war

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Jin or Shin? One vote could end our family war

    Hey r/koreanfood, I need your help settling a very serious matter. My family has been split into two camps for…

    family, history
  • EQT acquires controlling stake in Remember, Korea’s answer to LinkedIn

    Aug 11, 2025
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    EQT acquires controlling stake in Remember, Korea’s answer to LinkedIn

    Remember & Company operates Korea’s most popular business card and networking app Sweden’s EQT Partners, one of Europe’s largest private…

    driver, family, Seoul
  • Bday Lunch/Dinner

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Bday Lunch/Dinner

    So yesterday was my birthday!!! Officially getting closer to a quarter life crisis…😂But, I did enjoy so much good food…

    family
  • What should I cook for my white boyfriend’s family

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I’m visiting my boyfriend’s family in October for the first time and have played around a lot with the…

    family, LG
  • The retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, the former director of the KCIA who assassinated President Park Chung-hee, is currently happening. Will his name be redeemed?

    Aug 8, 2025
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    The retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, the former director of the KCIA who assassinated President Park Chung-hee, is currently happening. Will his name be redeemed?

    When Kim Jae-gyu was arrested soon after the assassination of Park Chung-hee on October 26th, 1979, he was put on…

    Democracy, family, request, Seoul
  • Aussie developer The Living Company targets Korean residential market

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Aussie developer The Living Company targets Korean residential market

    Stephen Gaitanos (left) and Craig Carracher AM, The Living Company’s founders & joint CEOs pose for a photo at the…

    family, Japan, purpose, Seoul
  • Do I get charged if someone texts me internationally to my Korean number? Or if I am abroad? (KT artur phone plan)

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I have two SIM cards in my phone. One e sim and one physical. The Korean one is physical.…

    family, KT
  • What kpop generation started you love of kpop?

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For me it was 2nd gen! I went on vacation to visit brother family in HK and they were listening…

    family
  • ASK Singapore 2025 to offer rare insights into Korean investment landscape

    Aug 5, 2025
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    ASK Singapore 2025 to offer rare insights into Korean investment landscape

    A panoramic view of the Singapore Skyline and Marina Bay (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s leading private equity and…

    Discussion, family, history, K-pop, Perspectives
  • When you think of kpop, who do you see, who is the PROTOTYPE?

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Long post ahead, PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BEFORE YOU GET IN THE COMMENTS, SO WE CAN HAVE CIVIL AND…

    BTS, Fame, family, K-pop
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  • Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolioOctober 3, 2025
    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF… Read more: Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio
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    Ginseng and other health food account for a quarter of… Read more: China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom
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    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy
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    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of… Read more: Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end
  • Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant planOctober 2, 2025
    Enchem’s electrolyte plant in the US state of Georgia (File… Read more: Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan

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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