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  • Undergraduate degree in Korea as an international student

    Nov 7, 2024
    in Community

    Hello everyone, I’m a high school senior from Central Asia, planning to pursue my undergraduate studies in South Korea and…

    family, North Korea, study
  • First Korean-American US Senator vows to cement Seoul-Washington tie

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    First Korean-American US Senator vows to cement Seoul-Washington tie

    Democratic US Representative Andy Kim delivers a victory speech at a DoubleTree Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Nov.…

    Donald Trump, family, history, Hyundai, Kia, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Politics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Getting a Visa as a Gyopo

    Nov 7, 2024
    in Community

    So I’m looking into moving to Korea for my masters as a gyopo. Now I know most Gyopo are eligible…

    family
  • “White Christmas” collab between V of BTS & Bing Crosby… I think not a lot of people know just how big this is.

    Nov 6, 2024
    in Community

    “White Christmas (with V of BTS)” revives one of the best-selling singles of all time, bringing two global icons: V…

    BTS, family, history, Parents, Social Media
  • With Samsung Bespoke AI kitchen, anyone can be a Michelin chef

    Nov 6, 2024
    in News
    With Samsung Bespoke AI kitchen, anyone can be a Michelin chef

    Celebrity chef Lim Hee-won (left) cooks at the Samsuing Bespoke AI Kitchen Cooking Show  Lim Hee-won, a celebrity chef who…

    Celebrity, family, Kimchi, KT, Pork, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • XG Stuns Fans with Breathtaking Concept Photos for “AWE”

    Nov 6, 2024
    in Entertainment
    XG Stuns Fans with Breathtaking Concept Photos for “AWE”

    Rising K-pop sensation XG has once again captivated the music world with the release of their individual concept photos for…

    BTS, Discussion, family, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • K-Pop Sensation WINGS’ Kang Yeseul Joins DR Music Family

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Sensation WINGS’ Kang Yeseul Joins DR Music Family

    In a thrilling development for K-pop enthusiasts, rising star Kang Yeseul, formerly of the girl group WINGS, has officially signed…

    BTS, family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • Why is the birthrate so low?

    Nov 4, 2024
    in Community

    Ive seen a lot of articles of Koreas low birth rate and I am just curious as to why? Is…

    birthrate, family, study
  • As someone with some Japanese ancestry, I’m really confused as to why they try to hide the history of comfort women and Nanking.

    Nov 3, 2024
    in Community

    Everyone who has ever been a fan of True Crime podcasts has probably heard of the Junko Furuta case, and…

    apology, Crime, family, history, Japan, Military, Stress
  • K-Pop Sensation Hits Adelaide: The KingDom and H1-KEY Set to Dazzle at 2024 OzAsia Festival

    Nov 2, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Sensation Hits Adelaide: The KingDom and H1-KEY Set to Dazzle at 2024 OzAsia Festival

    Exciting news for K-pop enthusiasts in Australia! The 2024 OzAsia Festival in Adelaide is bringing a slice of Seoul to…

    family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul
  • K-Pop Extravaganza: UTO FEST 2024 Set to Dazzle Okinawa with Star-Studded Lineup

    Nov 2, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Extravaganza: UTO FEST 2024 Set to Dazzle Okinawa with Star-Studded Lineup

    Exciting news for K-pop enthusiasts! The highly anticipated UTO FEST 2024 is coming to Okinawa, Japan, promising an unforgettable experience…

    family, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Huons receives A grade in ESG evaluation

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Huons receives A grade in ESG evaluation

    South Korea’s Huons Co. said on Tuesday that it received an A (excellent) grade in the 2024 ESG evaluation recently…

    family
  • Hyundai unveils Initium hydrogen FCEV concept, set to arrive in 2025

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai unveils Initium hydrogen FCEV concept, set to arrive in 2025

    Hyundai Motor’s Initium FCEV concept unveiled on Oct. 31, 2024 South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday unveiled…

    automotive, driver, family, Genesis, Hyundai, Seoul
  • Korean family speaks out on father’s ‘unexplained detention’ under China’s anti-espionage law

    Oct 31, 2024
    in Community
    Korean family speaks out on father’s ‘unexplained detention’ under China’s anti-espionage law

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

    family
  • Series to learn Korean

    Oct 29, 2024
    in Community

    Hi everyone! Not sure if this has been asked before and if this is the right subreddit. My girlfriend is…

    family
  • Multilingual in Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, English and more… what can I do for a living?

    Oct 26, 2024
    in Community

    Hi everyone, I am currently in the US and want to relocate back to Asia. But I am struggling to…

    Ewha, family, Japan
  • Do you clean your items before selling them second-hand?

    Oct 25, 2024
    in Community

    This might just be my experience, but whenever I buy used items from FB Marketplace or Craigslist from non-Asian sellers,…

    family
  • Gifts for older korean man?

    Oct 24, 2024
    in Community

    Hello everyone! I’m sorry if this has been answered in the past, I couldn’t find the solutions. I’m going back…

    family, LG, Parents
  • Kia reveals teaser images of The New Sportage

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Kia reveals teaser images of The New Sportage

    The teaser image of Kia’s The New Sportage South Korea’s Kia Corp. unveiled the teaser images and videos of The…

    family, Kia
  • Which European country is most similar to South Korea in your opinion?

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community

    Personally, I feel like Poland is an eerie parallel to South Korea in an alternate universe. We were both bullied…

    family, germany, history, Japan, LG, Soju
  • Hana Financial’s Hana The Next: New financial services tailored for seniors

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    Hana Financial’s Hana The Next: New financial services tailored for seniors

    Hanao Bank CEO Lee Seung-lyul (fourth from left) and TV personality Kang Ho-dong (fifth), the brand’s ad model, and other…

    family, Seoul
  • Every Korean mom has made this for their child at one point

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community
    Every Korean mom has made this for their child at one point

    I remember when my parents first made this for me. My family was pretty poor when I was growing up…

    family, LG, Parents, purpose
  • Headache over last name in registration of newborn child

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community

    Hi, This is gonna be a long shot but my wife was calling around all day and I struggle to…

    family, germany
  • Korea Zinc takes control of key shareholder in management feud with MBK

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Korea Zinc takes control of key shareholder in management feud with MBK

    Korea Zinc Chair Choi Yun-birm speaks at a press conference on Oct. 2, 2024 (File photo by Yonhap) Korea Zinc…

    family, Korea Zinc
  • Heavy inheritance, gift taxes spur rich Koreans to emigrate to Singapore

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Heavy inheritance, gift taxes spur rich Koreans to emigrate to Singapore

    Singapore (File photo) A South Korean co-CEO of a blockchain investment firm with hundreds of millions of dollars in assets…

    family, Inheritance Tax, Justice, Koreans, Punishment, Seoul
  • “Korea exists solely due to the US’s mercy”

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community

    Said by a korean with a Korean citizen living in Korea their entire life said this, worshipping their US citizenship…

    Controversy, Crime, family, history, Japan, Joseon, Korean History, Parents, Social Media
  • Hyundai to produce Creta EV in India for January launch

    Oct 20, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai to produce Creta EV in India for January launch

    Hyundai Motor”s Creta (Screenshot captured from Hyundai Motor website) Hyundai Motor Co. said on Sunday it will launch an electric…

    driver, family, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • 2NE1 Makes Triumphant Return to Variety TV on “You Kids On The Block ” After a Decade

    Oct 20, 2024
    in Entertainment
    2NE1 Makes Triumphant Return to Variety TV  on “You Kids On The Block ” After a Decade

    Iconic K-pop girl group 2NE1 is set to make waves once again as they prepare for their first variety show…

    family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • Traditional wedding in Korea

    Oct 16, 2024
    in Community

    Hello and a good day, Germany, mother of the son and my daughter-in-law. They got married in a civil ceremony…

    family, germany, Parents, Question, Seoul
  • Activist Palliser Pushes for Change at AI Chip Investor SK Square

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Activist Palliser Pushes for Change at AI Chip Investor SK Square

    SK Hynix’s office in Seongnam, South Korea. Photo: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg News Activist investor Palliser Capital has built a stake in…

    Discussion, family, Japan, Nvidia, Samsung, SK Hynix
  • MBK wins enough stake in tender offer to control Korea Zinc

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    MBK wins enough stake in tender offer to control Korea Zinc

    Information board at Korea Zinc’s headquarters in Seoul (File photo by News1) North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd.…

    fail, family, Hyundai, Kia, Korea Zinc, LG, request, Seoul
  • Corporate management disputes spring up in S.Korea

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    Corporate management disputes spring up in S.Korea

    Korea Zinc executives and employees at a press conference to protest MBK’s potential takeover in Seoul on Sept. 24, 2024…

    family, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Korean Comapny, KT, KT&G, Protest, Seoul
  • Parental Abduction in South Korea

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community

    One day I want to write a far longer more detailed report on Courtney Lynn’s case. But for now, if…

    Advertisement, apology, family, Korean Language, Koreans, parental abduction, Parents, Scandal
  • Father of eight honored for helping boost birthrate

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Father of eight honored for helping boost birthrate

    submitted by /u/Tar_Tar_Sauce04 [link] [comments]

    birthrate, family
  • Texas family of taekwondo black belts save woman from rapist. Grandmaster was Korean veteran.

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Texas family of taekwondo black belts save woman from rapist. Grandmaster was Korean veteran.

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

    family
  • Family of slain Korean American may ask federal attorneys to prosecute police officers

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Family of slain Korean American may ask federal attorneys to prosecute police officers

    submitted by /u/coinfwip4 [link] [comments]

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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