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  • I’m a Korean American who has never lived in Korea, but I need to start my national military service. How can I increase my chances of getting into KATUSA?

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    I’m a Korean American who has never lived in Korea, but I need to start my national military service. How can I increase my chances of getting into KATUSA?

    In January I have to start my national military service. I was born in the United States and have never…

    family, Korean Military, Military, Parents
  • Are Jeju island people ethnically and genetically Korean?

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Are Jeju island people ethnically and genetically Korean?

    Iam Korean and me and my family is from Jeju and i wondering if we ethnically Korean (the answear is…

    family, Jeju, Koreans
  • One of World’s Most Brutal War No One Knows About

    Oct 12, 2024
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    One of World’s Most Brutal War No One Knows About

    As a Korean American, born in the United States in 1977, I have a unique perspective on the history of…

    family, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Justice, Korean War, Koreans, Parents, Peace
  • Reconnected with Korean Father Figure, but not use to cultural difference

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Reconnected with Korean Father Figure, but not use to cultural difference

    Hi, I (25F) recently connected with my old taekwondo master (62M). I lost my biological dad when I was five.…

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  • Calling all Kimchi enthusiasts!!

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Calling all Kimchi enthusiasts!!

    Hello! I have summoned you here to as for your help on ultimate kimchi recipe. I am looking into adding…

    family, Kimchi, living alone
  • Kidnapped, Beaten, and Threatened: Woman Unveils Decades of Trauma from High School Bullying, ”If you say our name to anyone, you will die immediately, and your family will be burned to death, and they will be hung in the front door of your house.”

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Kidnapped, Beaten, and Threatened: Woman Unveils Decades of Trauma from High School Bullying, ”If you say our name to anyone, you will die immediately, and your family will be burned to death, and they will be hung in the front door of your house.”

    In the post, the anonymous user in her 40s detailed a terrifying two-year bullying experience that included threats, assaults, kidnapping,…

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  • I was called a g**k

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    I was called a g**k

    Because of my school performance I awarded myself a vacation in America for a couple of months. In that time…

    family, Korean War
  • How medium size company in Korea have birth rate of 2.7

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    How medium size company in Korea have birth rate of 2.7

    Flexible working hour: workers can adjust their working hour if they can meet their goal Shortening working hour automatically: Whenever…

    family, Korean Birthrate
  • Korean-American moving back to Seoul to finish HS – school bullying questions

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean-American moving back to Seoul to finish HS – school bullying questions

    Hey – as stated in the title of the post I’m a Korean-American moving with my family to Seoul to…

    family, Korean Language, Parents, Question, Seoul, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • Korea Zinc ups share buyback price, volume to counter MBK

    Oct 11, 2024
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    Korea Zinc ups share buyback price, volume to counter MBK

    Korea Zinc Chair Choi Yun-birm at a press conference on Oct. 2, 2024 (File photo by News1) Korea Zinc Inc.…

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  • S.Korea’s NPS investment arm suffers chronic understaffing

    Oct 2, 2024
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    S.Korea’s NPS investment arm suffers chronic understaffing

    National Pension Fund’s headquarters in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province South Korea’s largest institutional investor, the National Pension Service (NPS) managing…

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  • Korea Zinc offers higher share buyback price than MBK’s bid

    Oct 2, 2024
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    Korea Zinc offers higher share buyback price than MBK’s bid

    Korea Zinc’s smelter in South Korea Korea Zinc Inc. will unveil a share buyback at a higher price than MBK…

    Controversy, family, history, Korea Zinc, Korean History, request, Seoul, Youngpoong
  • Microsoft, KT join forces to propel Korea’s AI innovation

    Sep 30, 2024
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    Microsoft, KT join forces to propel Korea’s AI innovation

    KT CEO Kim Young-shub (right) and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shake hands after signing a strategic partnership at Microsoft’s headquarters…

    family, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, KT, Parents
  • S.Korea to offer incentives to attract foreign scientists

    Sep 29, 2024
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    S.Korea to offer incentives to attract foreign scientists

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea will offer incentives including a 50% cut in income taxes to attract foreign scientists…

    family, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Medical
  • MBK ups Korea Zinc bid price as management feud heats up

    Sep 26, 2024
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    MBK ups Korea Zinc bid price as management feud heats up

    MBK Partners office in Seoul (File photo by Bum-June Kim) North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd. raised its…

    family, history, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Korean History, Korean Technology, LG, Protest, purpose, Seoul
  • Korea Securities to expand its ultra-high net worth business

    Sep 26, 2024
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    Korea Securities to expand its ultra-high net worth business

    Korea Investment & Securities announced on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Arceon Group to…

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  • Korea Zinc to sell $301 mn in CP amid management feud with MBK

    Sep 25, 2024
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    Korea Zinc to sell $301 mn in CP amid management feud with MBK

    Korea Zinc Vice Chairman Lee Je-joong speaks at a press conference to protest against a potential takeover by MBK in…

    Cycling, family, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Protest, Seoul
  • KRX launches Korea Value-up Index to enlist 100 best practice firms

    Sep 25, 2024
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    KRX launches Korea Value-up Index to enlist 100 best practice firms

    Korea Exchange South Korea’s securities exchange operator, Korea Exchange, launched a new corporate value-up index on Tuesday, a key plank…

    family, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • South Korea Can Go Only So Far Copying Japan’s Market Reforms

    Sep 25, 2024
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    South Korea Can Go Only So Far Copying Japan’s Market Reforms

    A new index is part of South Korea’s ‘corporate value-up’ program. Photo: Ahn Young-joon/Associated Press South Korea is taking a…

    fail, family, Hyundai, Inheritance Tax, Japan, Korean Comapny, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea Zinc teams up with brokerage firm to counter MBK

    Sep 19, 2024
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    Korea Zinc teams up with brokerage firm to counter MBK

    Korea Zinc’s smelter in South Korea (File photo by Korea Zinc) Korea Zinc Inc. Chair Choi Yun-birm joined hands with…

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  • Korea Zinc teams up with brokerage firm to counter MBK

    Sep 19, 2024
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    Korea Zinc teams up with brokerage firm to counter MBK

    Korea Zinc’s smelter in South Korea (File photo by Korea Zinc) Korea Zinc Inc. Chair Choi Yun-birm has joined hands…

    family, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, LG, Seoul
  • SK Enmove gets gold rating of EcoVadis ESG evaluation

    Sep 19, 2024
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    SK Enmove gets gold rating of EcoVadis ESG evaluation

    South Korea’s lube oil maker SK Enmove Co., Korea’s top oil refiner SK Innovation Co.’s subsidiary, said on Thursday it…

    family, Korean Comapny
  • LX Pantos founder’s son sells shares to LX International for $37 mn

    Sep 16, 2024
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    LX Pantos founder’s son sells shares to LX International for $37 mn

    Aerial view of LX Pantos Incheon Airport Logistics Center (Courtesy of LX Pantos) The only son of LX Pantos Co.’s…

    Controversy, family, Korean Airport, Korean Comapny, LG
  • MBK, Young Poong seek $1.5 bn hostile bid for Korea Zinc

    Sep 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    MBK, Young Poong seek $1.5 bn hostile bid for Korea Zinc

    MBK Partners office in Seoul (File photo by Bum-June Kim) MBK Partners Ltd., the North Asia-focused private equity firm, is…

    fail, family, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Seoul, Stress
  • Nation With Lowest Birthrate Is Rocked by Soaring Sales of Dog Strollers

    Sep 11, 2024
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    Nation With Lowest Birthrate Is Rocked by Soaring Sales of Dog Strollers

    South Korea’s now labor minister has scolded young people, saying they choose dogs over kids. Kim Bora SEOUL—After pushing a stroller…

    birthrate, family, LG, Parents, Protest, Seoul, travel
  • Jeong Cheol

    Sep 9, 2024
    in History, People
    Jeong Cheol

    Introduction to Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol, a prominent figure in Korean history, emerged during the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted from…

    Affinity, Discussion, family, history, Joseon, Justice, Korean History, Perspectives, purpose, study
  • Hudson AI dreams of a world without language barriers  

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hudson AI dreams of a world without language barriers  

    Hudson AI booth at 2024 MWC (Courtesy of SK Telecom)  South Korean startup Hudson AI is striving to break language…

    family, Japan, Korea Jobs, Korean Technology
  • SK Group’s 3rd-generation daughter comes to the fore

    Aug 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Group’s 3rd-generation daughter comes to the fore

    SK Biopharmaceuticals is one of SK Group’s core units Chey Yoon-chung, the eldest daughter of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won,…

    Affinity, family, Medical, Question
  • From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    Aug 25, 2024
    in History
    From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    The End of the Korean War: A Historical Overview The Korean War, which began in 1950, was a significant conflict…

    automotive, BTS, China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, Economic Miracle, family, history, Japan, K-pop, Korea Development, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Korean War, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Unification of Korea, USA Relation, World War
  • Hanwha’s Kim Dong-seon to raise his stake in Galleria to 19.86%

    Aug 23, 2024
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    Hanwha’s Kim Dong-seon to raise his stake in Galleria to 19.86%

    Kim Dong-seon, Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn’s third son Kim Dong-seon, vice president of South Korea’s Hanwha Galleria Corp. and…

    family, Seoul
  • NPS heralds more say in Hanmi Pharmaceutical’s family feud

    Aug 20, 2024
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    NPS heralds more say in Hanmi Pharmaceutical’s family feud

    National Pension Fund’s headquarters in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province South Korea’s National Pension Service signals more active involvement in the…

    family, Kakao, purpose
  • Samsung’s AI home appliances hit 1.5 mn units sold

    Aug 16, 2024
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    Samsung’s AI home appliances hit 1.5 mn units sold

    Samsung Electronics Co. said on Thursday that its cumulative sales of AI-integrated home appliances have surpassed 1.5 million units as…

    family, germany, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Hyundai Mobis’ sustainability pledge for a better tomorrow  

    Aug 14, 2024
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    Hyundai Mobis’ sustainability pledge for a better tomorrow  

    Hyundai Mobis employees inspect the biodiversity of the Miho River, Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis)  Hyundai Mobis…

    family, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, study, Survey
  • Lee Hwang

    Aug 7, 2024
    in History, People
    Lee Hwang

    Introduction to Lee Hwang Lee Hwang (퇴溪 李滉), regarded as one of Korea’s foremost Confucian scholars of the 16th century,…

    Affinity, Curiosity, daegu, Discussion, family, Historical Figure, history, Joseon, Korean History, Question, study
  • Lotte leader Shin Dong-bin stresses pivot to AI-centered innovation

    Jul 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte leader Shin Dong-bin stresses pivot to AI-centered innovation

    Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin (left) at the 2024 Lotte Investment Showcase, a gathering of in-house and independent startups Shin…

    Coupang, family, Korean Robotics, Korean Technology, KT, Lotte, Shopping, Stress
  • Pulmuone’s Tofu Bar sold 70 mn units in Japan

    Jul 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Pulmuone’s Tofu Bar sold 70 mn units in Japan

    Asahiko, the Japanese subsidiary of South Korea’s Pulmuone, announced on Friday that its protein snack Tofu Bar has sold more…

    family, Japan
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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