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  • my family, ladies and gentlemen

    Feb 3, 2025
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    my family, ladies and gentlemen

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    family
  • Who is the most vulnerable idol or former idol you know of?

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If you have heard about them, I used to be a fan of a boy group called ZE: A, and…

    family, Military, Parents
  • Why are some elderly Koreans so arrogant, entitled, and inconsiderate?

    Feb 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It is not uncommon to see an elderly person in Korea cutting through lines, touching others without their consent, making…

    family, Koreans, study
  • Help in finding family archives

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, A friend of mine is trying to find records of her grandfather and her father (who died early) who…

    family
  • Lim Jangsu (림장수, 林長守) was a Korean Kamikaze pilot who died in a suicide attack on US navy vessels in the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1944; he was from Yeomju-eup near Sinuiju

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lim Jangsu (림장수, 林長守) was a Korean Kamikaze pilot who died in a suicide attack on US navy vessels in the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1944; he was from Yeomju-eup near Sinuiju

    These two Imperial propaganda news articles from January 1945 cover an ethnic Korean kamikaze pilot, Lim Jangsu (林長守). Lim Jangsu…

    family, history, Japan, Military, North Korea, Parents, Question, travel
  • Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s major law firms saw rapid growth in revenue last year as the economic slowdown…

    Affinity, automotive, family, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Punishment
  • CPPIB to enter South Korean rental housing market

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CPPIB to enter South Korean rental housing market

    Apartment buildings in Seoul (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), one of the world’s top 10…

    family, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Art, History
    Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling

    Introduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate…

    Ancient Korea, family, history, korean fortune, Korean History, Koreans, Perspectives, purpose, Social Media
  • Questions regarding Korean language for my child

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys, I’ll make a long story short, married a korean woman, we’re living outside of korea, and will be…

    Advice, family, Korean Language, Question
  • Seolla Gift Money for Kids

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hi i wasn’t sure if this kind of question was allowed. I’m visiting my friend in Korea and she’s got…

    family, Question
  • Seollal Feast!

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seollal Feast!

    We celebrated early with my family as we didn’t have the actual day off work. This is actually my second…

    Cheese, fail, family, Kimchi, LG, request
  • Why are Koreans obsessed with English names? I think that I’ve found an answer

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Why are Koreans obsessed with English names? I think that I’ve found an answer

    I’ve found an interesting reason behind Koreans’ obsession with making English names, and I would like to share what I’ve…

    family, korean names, Koreans, Parents, Question, study
  • Samsung Electronics’ new Galaxy S25 smartphone: ‘Perfect AI assistant’

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Electronics’ new Galaxy S25 smartphone: ‘Perfect AI assistant’

    TM Roh, head of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Experience Business Division, unveils the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in…

    family, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Food recommendations

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My boyfriend wants to get Korean BBQ but I’ve never had it (my family is super picky and some don’t…

    family
  • When all of Korea was forced to bow to Yasukuni Shrine to worship Imperial Japan’s war dead as gods: a chilling moment at 9:15 AM on October 23, 1944

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    When all of Korea was forced to bow to Yasukuni Shrine to worship Imperial Japan’s war dead as gods: a chilling moment at 9:15 AM on October 23, 1944

    On October 23, 1944, during one of the darkest chapters of Imperial Japanese colonial rule over Korea, the entire peninsula…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • Korean food for a sick stomach?

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My girlfriend ate something bad and is suffering from some serious tummy aches. I want to cook healthy, homestyle dishes…

    family, Korean Food
  • Korean Chocolates – Help!

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Chocolates – Help!

    Can anyone translate these boxes for me- obviously not word for word, but maybe provide me with some insight on…

    family
  • 설날

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone! I’m from the united states, and I have a friend who moved here almost 10 years ago from…

    Advice, family
  • The Journey of Korean Immigrants: A History & Trends Outside the United States

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Journey of Korean Immigrants: A History & Trends Outside the United States

    Introduction to Korean Immigration Korean immigration has a rich and complex history that dates back to the late 19th century.…

    automotive, Bibimbap, Demographics, Discrimination, family, Gen Z, germany, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, korean immigrants, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Millennials, Perspectives, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo, World War
  • The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…

    Bibimbap, BTS, cold war, Demographics, Discrimination, Discussion, family, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, korean immigrants, Korean Language, Korean War, Koreans, Lawmakers, LG, Military, Old Korea, Politics, Suga, World War
  • Sexual abuse of minors in the industry / grooming

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So ive been thinking.. i recently got into the whole kpop area and although im not that interested in the…

    family, Sex
  • Any value to changing iOS region to S. Korea?

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Good morning, my family and I recently relocated to Seoul from the US for at least the next few years…

    Ewha, family, Seoul
  • Am I a Koreaboo after all?

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m posting in this subreddit to hear about actual Koreans’ opinion and not random people who know absolutely nothing of…

    family, history, Japan, Koreans, North Korea, Parents
  • How common is it to know someone who belongs to a separated family?

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi I’m not Korean and I don’t mean to be insensitive, but I’m curious to know how common it is…

    family, Korean War
  • My Subway Sandwich Experience in Korea

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean kid growing up in America, my family and I visited Korea during the holidays, and I was…

    family, Subway
  • Can a foreign man take a Korean woman’s surname/family name when marrying?

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Let’s say, hypothetically, a man who is from the UK plans on marrying woman who a Korean citizen. Let’s also…

    family
  • SM, remembering Jonghyun, and remaking his music

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is quite a difficult and emotionally charged topic, and I’m interested what people here, particularly other Shawols think/feel. In…

    Controversy, family, purpose, request
  • F-4 Visa, US military service, and living in Korea as a barely-Korean-American?

    Jan 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys. I’ll try to keep this brief. I’m an American guy (18 years old) and grandson of my Korean…

    Advice, family, history, Military, Question
  • Mother considering to return to Korea – impossible task?

    Jan 6, 2025
    in Community

    My mother (61) naturalized as a US citizen in 2022. While she is no longer a Korean citizen, according to…

    family
  • Bank card subway fare

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    I’m using a family’s bank card for the subway. Does it say which stations I’ve been to if I used…

    family, Subway
  • How to show gratitude to Koreans

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    My American grandparents lived in Korea for about 25 years. He died recently, and the people from the local Korean…

    family, Koreans, Parents
  • Rolling Quartz’s 2025 ‘STAND UP’ Tour in Seoul is going ahead on the 4th and 5th of January

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Entertainment
    Rolling Quartz’s 2025 ‘STAND UP’ Tour in Seoul is going ahead on the 4th and 5th of January

    Photo Credit: SLR Magazine, Rolling Quartz, Rolling Star Entertainment Message from Melon regarding the planned concert [In regards to the…

    family, K-pop, Peace, Rest in Peace, Seoul
  • Giving parents money during New Years/Seollal?

    Dec 31, 2024
    in Community

    This may be more of a “Korean American” question. My wife and I are both Korean American and got married…

    family, Parents, Question
  • Hanmi Pharm’s chair poised to win management feud with her son

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    Hanmi Pharm’s chair poised to win management feud with her son

    Song Young-sook (left), Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group chairman and Lim Ju Hyun, co-president of Hanmi Pharm (Courtesy of Yonhap) Hanmi Pharmaceutical…

    family, Inheritance Tax
  • Maternity Shopping in Korea

    Dec 26, 2024
    in Community

    I will be flying to Korea shortly to visit my husband’s side of the family for around six weeks. I…

    Busan, daegu, family, Naver, Shopping
  • Looking for advice to find out my 엄마 & 아 빠’s history, but it’s a bit complicated…

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    My mother (조금주, born 이금주) passed away in 2023 and while she was in palliative care, she started telling me…

    Advice, family, history, North Korea
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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
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    (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
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    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