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  • Korean teachers’ fund to commit $495 mn to 10 PE firms

    May 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean teachers’ fund to commit $495 mn to 10 PE firms

    The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU), a retirement fund operator for South Korean teachers, has picked 10 local private equity…

    Genesis, KT, Lotte
  • Share something in K-pop that has criminally low views…

    May 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ll go first: * ONF – My Genesis (Ubermensch) * SNUPER – So Much In Love submitted by /u/Ahoy_ahoy_atiny [link]…

    Genesis, K-pop
  • Hyundai Motor posts solid Q1; rough road ahead on Trump’s auto tariffs

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor posts solid Q1; rough road ahead on Trump’s auto tariffs

    The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept SUV premiered in New York on April 15, 2025 South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai…

    automotive, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai to launch 42 new cars to cope with Trump tariffs, EV slowdown

    Apr 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai to launch 42 new cars to cope with Trump tariffs, EV slowdown

    The Genesis Neolun Concept, on which the GV90 will be based (File photo by Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Group,…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Kia
  • Genesis premieres premium electric off-road SUV X Gran Equator Concept

    Apr 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Genesis premieres premium electric off-road SUV X Gran Equator Concept

    The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept SUV premiered in New York on April 15, 2025 NEW YORK – Genesis, the…

    BTS, driver, Genesis, Hyundai
  • Hyundai’s new American dream comes with new plant, more spending

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai’s new American dream comes with new plant, more spending

    ▲ Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening | HMGMA ELLABELL, Georgia – When Hyundai Motor Group honorary chairman…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, request, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor to invest $21 billion in US amid tariff concerns

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor to invest $21 billion in US amid tariff concerns

    Hyundai Motor and Kia headquarters buildings in Seoul  South Korean auto behemoth Hyundai Motor Group will invest $21 billion to…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Hyundai CEO Muñoz named MotorTrend Person of the Year

    Feb 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai CEO Muñoz named MotorTrend Person of the Year

    (Captured from MotorTrend’s website) South Korea’s top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer José Muñoz was picked as the…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia
  • Shin & Kim’s Jeong Hae Sung named Korea’s most influential M&A lawyer

    Feb 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Shin & Kim’s Jeong Hae Sung named Korea’s most influential M&A lawyer

    Shin & Kim partner Jeong Hae Sung (Screenshot captured from Shin & Kim website) Jeong Hae Sung, a partner of…

    Genesis, Korea Zinc, LG, Medical, Samsung, Shopping
  • Hyundai Motor logs record sales for two straight years on SUVs, hybrids

    Jan 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor logs record sales for two straight years on SUVs, hybrids

    Hyundai’s Genesis GV80 Coupe South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday posted its largest-ever sales for a second…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Kia, Survey
  • LG Display unveils industry’s brightest OLED panel for AI TVs

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Display unveils industry’s brightest OLED panel for AI TVs

    LG Display unveils a fourth-generation OLED panel optimized for AI TVs LG Display Co., the world’s top organic light-emitting diode…

    automotive, Genesis, Hyundai, LG
  • Hyundai, Kia’s green car exports hit record in 2024

    Jan 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Kia’s green car exports hit record in 2024

    Hyundai and Kia cars at a port (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor)  Hyundai Motor Co. and its sibling Kia Corp. shipped…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Jan 6, 2025
    in News
    Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun gives a New Year’s address to group employees in Goyang, near Seoul, on Jan.…

    automotive, Discussion, Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, North Korea, Seoul
  • Hyundai, Kia sell 7.23 mn units together in 2024, eye more sales in 2025

    Jan 3, 2025
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia sell 7.23 mn units together in 2024, eye more sales in 2025

    (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Co. and its sibling Kia Corp. have set a target to sell 7.39…

    Donald Trump, driver, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai, Kia EVs qualify for US subsidies for first time

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia EVs qualify for US subsidies for first time

    Hyundai Motor Group operates plants in Alabama and Georgia in the US Five electric vehicle models of Hyundai Motor Group,…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Kia
  • Korean carmakers to bolster lineups with EVs, hydrogen models

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Korean carmakers to bolster lineups with EVs, hydrogen models

    The design of the all-new Palisade was unveiled in December 2024 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Co. and other…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Gensis launches motorsport team to race in high-performance segment

    Dec 5, 2024
    in News
    Gensis launches motorsport team to race in high-performance segment

    The GMR-001 Hypercar (Courtesy of Genesis) Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium brand Genesis on Wednesday launched a racing team and unveiled…

    driver, Genesis, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose
  • Hyundai, Kia on course for record 2024 US sales, led by SUVs, hybrids

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia on course for record 2024 US sales, led by SUVs, hybrids

    The Hyundai Tucson SUV hybrid South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister firm Kia Corp. saw their US vehicle…

    automotive, G7, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai Motor to invest $479 mn in Malaysia

    Nov 26, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor to invest $479 mn in Malaysia

    Hyundai Motor’s Staria  Hyundai Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it plans to invest $479 million in Malaysia over five…

    Genesis, Hyundai, purpose
  • Hyundai’s José Muñoz sees new Trump policy, China offense as opportunity

    Nov 25, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai’s José Muñoz sees new Trump policy, China offense as opportunity

    Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz poses in front of the IONIQ 9 electric SUV LOS ANGELES – José Muñoz, just…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Koreans, Old Korea, Stress, Working in Korea
  • Hyundai Motor’s new CEO Munoz vows to actively respond to Trump policy

    Nov 22, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor’s new CEO Munoz vows to actively respond to Trump policy

    José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor’s  incoming CEO, unveils the automaker’s business strategy at LA Auto Show 2024 LOS ANGELES – José…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Genesis partners with Tate Modern in London

    Nov 8, 2024
    in News
    Genesis partners with Tate Modern in London

    Tate Modern in London Hyundai Motor Co. ‘s premium brand Genesis said on Friday that it partnered with the Tate…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Question, Seoul, Survey
  • Hyundai Motor designs future of mobility in Irvine studio

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor designs future of mobility in Irvine studio

    Hyundai Design and Technical Center in Irvine, California IRVINE, Calif. — White sneakers, gray nail polish, pink goggles and orange…

    Genesis, germany, Hyundai
  • S.Korea’s BBQ enters world’s most populous market, India

    Nov 6, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s BBQ enters world’s most populous market, India

    Genesis BBQ Group, the operator of a popular South Korean fried chicken brand, is expanding its market to South Asia…

    Genesis, Suga
  • Hybrids, EVs power Hyundai, Kia’s US auto sales in October

    Nov 4, 2024
    in News
    Hybrids, EVs power Hyundai, Kia’s US auto sales in October

    The Tucson Hybrid (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-largest automaker, saw a rebound in US auto…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • 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
  • Hyundai Motor logs highest third-quarter revenue; margin drops

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor logs highest third-quarter revenue; margin drops

    Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday reported its worst quarterly profit margin for this year, despite delivering its highest-ever revenue for…

    Genesis, history, Hyundai, Ukraine
  • Hyundai AutoEver SW platform gets A-SPICE level 3 certification

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai AutoEver SW platform gets A-SPICE level 3 certification

    South Korea’s Hyundai AutoEver Corp. said on Tuesday that its Mobilgene Classic 2.0 software platform has become the first in…

    automotive, Genesis, germany, Hyundai, Kia, LG
  • Genesis sponsors Busan International Film Festival

    Oct 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Genesis sponsors Busan International Film Festival

    The electrified G80 model displayed on the red carpet at the 29th Busan International Film Festival Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium…

    Busan, driver, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Tokyo
  • Genesis unveils GV80 Black, GV80 Coupe Black

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Genesis unveils GV80 Black, GV80 Coupe Black

    Genesis the GV80 Black (left) and the GV80 Black Coupe (Courtesy of Hynudai Motor)  Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium brand Genesis…

    Busan, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, LG
  • Hyundai, Kia’s September US sales fall; hybrids buck trend of weak sales

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Kia’s September US sales fall; hybrids buck trend of weak sales

    The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister firm…

    automotive, Genesis, GV80, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Hyundai’s accumulated production hits 100 mn unit milestone

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai’s accumulated production hits 100 mn unit milestone

    Hyundai rolled out its 100,000,001th car, IONIQ 5, at its Ulsan plant on Sept. 30 Hyunai Motor has achieved the…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia to boost partnership with RISD

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor, Kia to boost partnership with RISD

    Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. said on Friday they strengthened their partnership with the renowned US art school, Rhode…

    Discussion, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, study
  • Hyundai Motor eyes EV battery production from 2027

    Sep 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor eyes EV battery production from 2027

    Hyundai Motor’s dedicated battery electric vehicle platform, E-GMP (Courtesy of Wikipedia) Hyundai Motor Co. is preparing to build its first…

    Cycling, Genesis, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, POSCO
  • BBQ Chicken to enter Indonesian market

    Sep 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    BBQ Chicken to enter Indonesian market

    Genesis BBQ Group, the operator of a popular South Korean fried chicken brand, said on Monday that it signed a…

    Genesis, Japan
  • Genesis GV70, Electrified GV70 named safest cars by IIHS

    Sep 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Genesis GV70, Electrified GV70 named safest cars by IIHS

    Genesis GV70  Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium brand Genesis said on Sunday that its sport utility vehicle (SUV) GV70 and the…

    Genesis, Hyundai
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    South Korea’s Hanjin Group and LS Group are tightening their… Read more: Hanjin KAL, LS expand alliance to defense business against Hoban Group
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    Monika Kozakiewicz, CEO of Nauta Shipyard (left); Eoh Sung-chul (center),… Read more: Hanwha Ocean to team up with Polish shipyards for Navy project bid
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    An image of Hanwha Systems’ low-earth-orbit satellite communication system using… Read more: SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services
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    NPS building  The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run… Read more: NPS logs 0.87% return from investment in first quarter
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    Korea Post’s logo Korea Post will commit $150 million to… Read more: Korea Post to commit $150 mn to mid-cap infrastructure funds

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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