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  • Introduction/Appreciation thread for Just B for anyone who’s curious about them!

    Apr 26, 2025
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    So I’ve seen a lot of people express interest in Just B the past couple of days after Bain came…

    Discussion, family, Jeju, K-pop, KT, Sex, Shopping, Social Media
  • Trump Jr. to visit Seoul next week to meet Korean business leaders

    Apr 23, 2025
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    Trump Jr. to visit Seoul next week to meet Korean business leaders

    Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (left) poses with Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US…

    Donald Trump, family, Protest, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • where can i find american sugar free gum in seoul?

    Apr 22, 2025
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    i don’t like the korean xylitol gum and all the other korean gum tastes bad. does anyone know where i…

    family, Seoul, Suga
  • What kpop moment randomly pops in your mind and makes you laugh inappropriately?

    Apr 20, 2025
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    I swear one day I’m going to be at a funeral and randomly laugh through the tears because my Inside…

    family
  • Buying phones in Korea: Korean edition or Korean only phones

    Apr 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So this would technically be a travel related post however I doubt anybody in the koreatravel subreddit knows anything about…

    family, Question, travel
  • Finding my father’s family in Korea, running out of ideas

    Apr 17, 2025
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    Hi, I am traveling to Korea for the first time this summer since I emigrated 25 years ago to the…

    Advice, family, Parents, travel
  • South Korea’s young rich vs old rich: Coin, art outpace bonds, funds

    Apr 17, 2025
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    South Korea’s young rich vs old rich: Coin, art outpace bonds, funds

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Young South Korean millionaires, placing bold wagers on unconventional financial assets such as cryptocurrencies and art,…

    family, Parents, Survey
  • 11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Apr 16, 2025
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    11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Parents of the high schoolers who died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, are often seen at…

    family, Hwaseong, Jeju, Justice, Koreans, Parents, Protest, Seoul, study
  • What staple ingredients to always have on hand?

    Apr 14, 2025
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    I was just wondering what are your main staple, fridge and cupboard ingredients to have on hand that allows you…

    family, Japan, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
  • EQT set to invest in KKR-backed fashion unicorn Musinsa

    Apr 14, 2025
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    EQT set to invest in KKR-backed fashion unicorn Musinsa

    A Musinsa outlet in Lotte Time Villas, a shopping mall in Suwon, Korea (Courtesy of Musinsa) EQT, Europe’s largest private…

    family, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • Blinks are talked about here, because they are truly an awful fandom, who refuse to admit it.

    Apr 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    They have this weird victim complex, where they believe their faves are vulnerable little girls who need to be “protected”…

    family, K-pop
  • Hanwha Aerospace slashes planned rights offering size to $1.6 billion

    Apr 8, 2025
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    Hanwha Aerospace slashes planned rights offering size to $1.6 billion

    Hanwha Group’s headquarters Hanwha Aerospace Co., a leading South Korean defense company, said on Tuesday it plans to slash the…

    Controversy, family, Inheritance Tax
  • Yet another romanization proposal for Korean

    Apr 7, 2025
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    Yet another romanization proposal for Korean

    https://preview.redd.it/vai9nm8jmdte1.png?width=1287&format=png&auto=webp&s=ed25337235beed12bccc12baa4ee441bd29dd091 Here is my personal proposal for a new romanization system for Korean. So unless you have been living under…

    family, Question
  • MBK sees better exit landscape in 2025, bets on governance reform

    Apr 3, 2025
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    MBK sees better exit landscape in 2025, bets on governance reform

    Michael ByungJu Kim (second from right), founder and chairman of MBK Partners MBK Partners sees a recovery in the exit…

    family, Japan, Korea Zinc, Lotte, Seoul
  • Hanwha gears up for 3rd-generation leadership with chairman’s stake gift

    Apr 1, 2025
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    Hanwha gears up for 3rd-generation leadership with chairman’s stake gift

    Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn South Korea’s chemical-to-defense conglomerate Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn will hand over half of his…

    family, Inheritance Tax
  • Family Secrets

    Apr 1, 2025
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    So this may or may not be a bit odd. My grandfather served in the Korean War and died before…

    family, Korean War
  • STIC Investments draws activist interest, including Align Partners

    Mar 31, 2025
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    STIC Investments draws activist interest, including Align Partners

    Align Partners, founded in 2021, manages $530 million in assets, including funds under offshore advisory mandates STIC Investments Inc., South…

    Advice, Discussion, family, K-pop, Seoul
  • SEOUL this summer

    Mar 30, 2025
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    Hi everyone, we are planning a trip to Seoul and surrounding areas as a family (2 adults and 2 girls…

    Advice, family, Seoul
  • Found a Good Korean Restaurant

    Mar 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Found a Good Korean Restaurant

    We were nearby and since my family wanted Korean, we decided to give SongHwa a try. I must admit, we…

    family, Jeju, Korean Cuisine, Pork
  • K-DIDDY: Kim Soo-hyun Scandal UPDATES

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    K-DIDDY: Kim Soo-hyun Scandal UPDATES

    Just a few hours ago the legal representative of Kim Sae-ron’s family held a press conference and released photos of…

    apology, family, Kakao, netizens, Scandal, Stress
  • Korean Air purchases GE engines for new Boeing aircraft

    Mar 27, 2025
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    Korean Air purchases GE engines for new Boeing aircraft

    The GE9X engine is designed for Boeing 777 models (Courtesy of GE Aerospace) Korean Air Lines Co. has agreed to…

    family
  • Subordinate is a racist, rich spoiled brat

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am a Southeast Asian working in an NGO in South Korea. We are a very small NGO with only…

    family, Parents, Seoul, study
  • SoftBank-backed Yanolja raises stake in Modetour as No. 2 shareholder

    Mar 27, 2025
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    SoftBank-backed Yanolja raises stake in Modetour as No. 2 shareholder

    Yanolja is Korea’s top travel platform South Korea’s top travel and accommodation booking platform operator Yanolja Co. has increased its…

    family, purpose, Question, Shopping, travel
  • Global assets drive Korean teachers’ fund to 11.1% return in 2024

    Mar 26, 2025
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    Global assets drive Korean teachers’ fund to 11.1% return in 2024

    The KTCU launched an infrastructure-dedicated investment division in 2024 The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU) achieved a 11.1% return on…

    family, KT
  • Retrieving birth certificate

    Mar 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! My wife is a Korean national, brought to the United States as a child. We are going through the…

    Advice, family
  • I have to rebury my dad who passed away more than 35 years ago

    Mar 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am curious if this reburying the dead is normal nowadays. What I mean is to dig someone up from…

    family
  • Korean Equivalent to GoFundMe for Kim Saeron’s Family Legal Fees

    Mar 23, 2025
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    I live in the CA. I’m wondering if there’s anything equivalent to a GoFundMe for Kim Sae Ron’s family, specifically…

    family
  • How 60s Trot music represented the innermost feelings of the post-war Korean society – a lyrical analysis

    Mar 22, 2025
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    I have not posted in a really long time- and I don’t know if this was worth the wait. But…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, North Korea, Peace, Question, Stress
  • Respect is earned, not demanded — A lesson from BTS

    Mar 22, 2025
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    Amidst all the negativity swirling around lately, I feel like sharing something inspiring — a reminder of what it looks…

    BTS, family, Justice, purpose
  • Risk of traveling from the US?

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m traveling to Korea soon for both my wife’s family and vacation reasons. My dad will also be traveling there…

    family, Military, Question, travel
  • Feeling a bit agitated visiting motherland again for the first time in 6 years

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Context: I’m korean American. Last time I was in Korea was 6 years ago when I was 12-13. My parents…

    family, Korean American, Parents, study
  • Hypocrisy at its finest: Rep. Lee Chul-gyu’s son caught in drug scandal while dad plays moral police

    Mar 21, 2025
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    Hypocrisy at its finest: Rep. Lee Chul-gyu’s son caught in drug scandal while dad plays moral police

    So now 국민의힘 Rep. Lee Chul-gyu is saying he’s “deeply sorry” that his son was caught trying to pick up…

    Crime, family, Scandal, Seoul
  • Daol PE buys Youngil Glass to ride Korean cosmetics boom

    Mar 20, 2025
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    Daol PE buys Youngil Glass to ride Korean cosmetics boom

    Employees at Youngil Glass’ factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province Daol Private Equity has acquired Youngil Glass Industry Co., a South…

    family, Hwaseong, LG, Seoul
  • How is it that older style 2 story + flat deck homes can get away with flat roofs in the snow?

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After battling the endless snowstorms in Jeongseon, Danyang, Yeongwol and Chuncheon for 3 days, I was eating breakfast in Jinju,…

    family
  • I tried unpacking that really existentialist thing Yunjin said in her Weverse post

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    But what surviving really is, the past year has taught me, is an experience contingent on accepting a kind of…

    family
  • I lost Family Registration Certificate

    Mar 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve lost my Family Registration Certificate. I recently naturalized and became a U.S. citizen, and now I want to sponsor…

    Advice, family
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  • 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
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    STIC Investments Inc., a Seoul-based private equity firm, is set… Read more: STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia
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    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