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  • Maru SF to open in Silicon Valley in November as Korean startup gateway

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Maru SF to open in Silicon Valley in November as Korean startup gateway

    Maru SF in San Mateo, CA (Courtesy of Asan Nanum Foundation) Maru SF, a startup campus and networking hub operated…

    family, Hyundai, Seoul
  • The international status of Koreans at the time as seen in the English diary of Yun Chi-Ho, who was an interpreter and member of the Joseon delegation attending the coronation of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

    Jul 16, 2025
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    The international status of Koreans at the time as seen in the English diary of Yun Chi-Ho, who was an interpreter and member of the Joseon delegation attending the coronation of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

    1896 . • Saturday, May 9th (New York and Lucania Steamship-Boarding the Lucania at 1 p.m. Reminiscences and summaries of…

    Crime, family, history, Japan, Joseon, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Some conglomerates pay out dividends to owner family through unlisted firms despite sluggish performance

    Jul 13, 2025
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    Some conglomerates pay out dividends to owner family through unlisted firms despite sluggish performance

    submitted by /u/Excellent_Analysis65 [link] [comments]

    family
  • Full Moon of Seoul

    Jul 12, 2025
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    Full Moon of Seoul

    All three shots were taken on the same night — Seoul glowing under July’s full moon. From the rush along…

    family, Photography, Seoul
  • Does this recipe have a name?

    Jul 12, 2025
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    My family (Korean) makes soy sauce chicken. It’s just chicken legs or thighs simmered with 1/2 soy sauce and half…

    family
  • South Korea moves to mandate treasury share cancellation

    Jul 11, 2025
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    South Korea moves to mandate treasury share cancellation

    The Kospi index briefly surpassed the 3,200 points for the first time in nearly four years on July 11 South…

    family, history, purpose
  • KBBQ at home need advice on what to get.

    Jul 10, 2025
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    I’ve been wanting to learn how to do my own KBBQ at home since it’s costly every time I go…

    Advice, family, Kimchi, LG, Soju
  • Hahn & Co. to award bonus shares to Namyang staff, retires $7.1 mn shares

    Jul 9, 2025
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    Hahn & Co. to award bonus shares to Namyang staff, retires $7.1 mn shares

    Namang Dairy headquarters  Seoul-based private equity firm Hahn & Co. will award employees of Namyang Dairy Products Co., a South…

    family, Seoul
  • My 4 year old daughter is in love with k-pop

    Jul 6, 2025
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    As the title says, my 4 year old loves k-pop and is obsessed with the song Fry’s Dream by AKMU.…

    family, K-pop
  • Groups that behave/seem like “coworkers”

    Jul 4, 2025
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    Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of people mention and discuss groups that feel like “coworkers” to them, a great…

    family, K-pop, K-pop industry
  • Yonsei University: Unlikely yet adroit dealmaker in S.Korea’s M&A market

    Jul 3, 2025
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    Yonsei University: Unlikely yet adroit dealmaker in S.Korea’s M&A market

    Yonsei University’s campus in Seoul For decades, or probably for centuries, Yonsei University has been associated with the image of…

    family, Seoul, Social Media
  • Was Jeon Somi’s career just ruined by manner towards the YG artists or because of label

    Jul 1, 2025
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    She debuted solo with Birthday and I did not know how well it was received. “Dumb Dumb” was a viral…

    family, KT
  • How do Koreans handle having the same name as someone else?

    Jun 30, 2025
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    Since Korean names tend to be less varied, with a few common family names like Kim, Lee, and Park, and…

    family, korean names, Koreans
  • We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side.

    Jun 29, 2025
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    We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side.

    We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side. Date of birth: 1916 Suvon ancestry Resided in Joseon Unfortunately, the…

    family, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, Koreans
  • Why are there Le Sserafim verified resale tickets if it’s prohibited?

    Jun 28, 2025
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    Is Ticketmaster just farming money then let fans get blocked at the venue? Why aren’t they taking away the resale…

    family, purpose, Social Media
  • Trying to find old penpal

    Jun 27, 2025
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    Trying to find old penpal

    Hi everyone! I’m hoping someone might be able to help me find my mom’s childhood penpal. His name was Young…

    Advice, family
  • Before n after spending a semester living w my friend’s family here 😂 ya’ll fed me pretty good can’t wait to come back

    Jun 24, 2025
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    Before n after spending a semester living w my friend’s family here 😂 ya’ll fed me pretty good can’t wait to come back

    submitted by /u/Intelligent_Most3327 [link] [comments]

    family
  • The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    Jun 24, 2025
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    The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    This is my review and analysis of a deeply unsettling Imperial Japanese propaganda film, Love and Vows (愛と誓ひ), which was…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Naver, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Punishment, Seoul, study, Tokyo, World War
  • Owner of dog killed by two off-duty soldiers, one civilian with BB guns claims family received death threats from suspect’s relatives

    Jun 23, 2025
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    Owner of dog killed by two off-duty soldiers, one civilian with BB guns claims family received death threats from suspect’s relatives

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

    family
  • How many more years will it be until there are not any more Koreans in the north or south who really know eachother through family?

    Jun 22, 2025
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    What I mean is back when korea was first split, there were people on either side of the border who…

    family, Koreans
  • Taennie shippers need to give it rest to this ship

    Jun 20, 2025
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    It hasn’t even been a week since Taehyung got out of the military that people have started to ship. Taehyung…

    family, Military
  • Mexican looking for my Father-in-law

    Jun 19, 2025
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    Mexican looking for my Father-in-law

    Hello everyone! I hope you’re all well when you read this. You see, I’m Mexican, and I’ve been with my…

    family
  • Kolmar patriarch wants shares back gifted to son amid sibling rivalry

    Jun 19, 2025
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    Kolmar patriarch wants shares back gifted to son amid sibling rivalry

    Kolmar Korea Chairman Yoon Dong-han In a dramatic and unprecedented legal move that has shaken South Korea’s corporate landscape, Kolmar…

    Daejeon, family, Seoul
  • July Vacation on Seoul

    Jun 18, 2025
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    Hello, our family is planning to visit korea this July, because of watching tiktok according to them July is rainy…

    family, KT, Seoul, travel
  • EQT taps ex-DHK Management CEO to lead S.Korea real estate push

    Jun 17, 2025
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    EQT taps ex-DHK Management CEO to lead S.Korea real estate push

    Kim Dae-hyun, partner and head of EQT Real Estate Korea (Courtesy of EQT Partners)  Swedish asset manager EQT Partners, also…

    family, Japan, Seoul
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
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    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
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    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • Experience a New Level of Chocolate Delight: Cadbury and ENHYPEN Unveil Their Latest Collaboration

    Jun 15, 2025
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    Experience a New Level of Chocolate Delight: Cadbury and ENHYPEN Unveil Their Latest Collaboration

    Photo/Video Credits: Cadbury Malaysia. BE:Lift Lab Cadbury Malaysia has unveiled a delicious twist on tradition with the launch of its…

    family, K-pop, LG
  • Nexon Games rally on Tencent’s attempt to buy Nexon

    Jun 13, 2025
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    Nexon Games rally on Tencent’s attempt to buy Nexon

    Dungeon & Fighter by Nexon  Shares of Nexon Games Co., the game-developing studio under Nexon Co., surged on Friday morning…

    family, Inheritance Tax, K-pop, request, Tokyo
  • Korean court seizes Gangnam apartments of Garosero Research Institute Head (김세의) in Defamation Lawsuit by Kim Sooh-yun (김수현)

    Jun 11, 2025
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    Original link (Korean):https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2025/06/11/RZ5OBOYQH5CT7K6CU3HAG6VAWE/ South Korean court has ordered the seizure of two luxury apartments in Gangnam owned by Kim Se-ui,…

    Celebrity, Controversy, family, Question, Seoul
  • Recipe suggestions please

    Jun 11, 2025
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    Recipe suggestions please

    Hello everyone! New here in this sub, although I have been casually cooking Korean since the pandemic. Last December I…

    family
  • why korean love family vlogging?

    Jun 8, 2025
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    everytime i check the south korea youtube trending, i always see one or two videos about family vlogging there submitted…

    family
  • Help name these dishes?

    Jun 6, 2025
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    Help name these dishes?

    A Korean language exchange friend sent this table of food from a family gathering on Jeju Island. What are the…

    family, Jeju, Korean Language
  • Hoshi x Woozi (SEVENTEEN) are catching heat from STREET WOMAN FIGHTER viewers

    Jun 6, 2025
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    Here’s the context. MNET just dropped the new season of SWF called WORLD OF STREET WOMAN FIGHTER. Instead of sticking…

    family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • Help me pull off a Korean bbq party for 40 guests?

    Jun 6, 2025
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    I’ve always wanted to throw a big, farm table-style Korean BBQ feast in my garden, and I’ve finally decided to…

    family, Kimchi, Korean Food, purpose, travel
  • A 70 year old family friend absolutely loves BTS (An interesting interaction)

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry for the weird title, I wasn’t sure what to put. I had a somewhat interesting interaction last week. Just…

    BTS, Ewha, family, Sex
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Latest Korean News

  • Bill Gates strengthens ties with Samsung, SK, HD Hyundai on energy, biotech, philanthropy projectsAugust 22, 2025
    Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong (center) welcomes Bill Gates at… Read more: Bill Gates strengthens ties with Samsung, SK, HD Hyundai on energy, biotech, philanthropy projects
  • GS E&C offloads Spanish water treatment arm GS Inima for $1.2 bnAugust 22, 2025
    (Screenshot captured from GS Inima Environment website) GS Engineering &… Read more: GS E&C offloads Spanish water treatment arm GS Inima for $1.2 bn
  • S.Korea cuts growth outlook to 0.9%, banks on AI to reignite economyAugust 22, 2025
    Container trucks move cargoes at Port of Busan South Korea’s… Read more: S.Korea cuts growth outlook to 0.9%, banks on AI to reignite economy
  • STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain CleantopiaAugust 22, 2025
    STIC Investments Inc., a Seoul-based private equity firm, is set… Read more: STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia
  • French specialty gas maker Air Liquide signs $2.9 bn deal to acquire DIG Airgas from MacquarieAugust 22, 2025
    DIG Airgas facilities in Paju, Gyeonggi province (Courtesy of DIG… Read more: French specialty gas maker Air Liquide signs $2.9 bn deal to acquire DIG Airgas from Macquarie

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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