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  • Genesis GV60 Magma to enter production in 2025; hybrid model eyed

    Jul 12, 2024
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    Genesis GV60 Magma to enter production in 2025; hybrid model eyed

    The Genesis GV60 Magma EV to launch in the Korean market in the third quarter of 2025 When Hyundai Motor…

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  • BBQ’s overseas subsidiary revenue surpasses $72 mn in 2023

    Jul 3, 2024
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    BBQ’s overseas subsidiary revenue surpasses $72 mn in 2023

    Customers eat Korean fried chicken at a BB.Q restaurant in Manhattan, New York (Courtesy of Genesis BBQ) Genesis BBQ Group…

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  • Hyundai Inster, Kia EV3, Genesis Neolun shine at Busan auto show

    Jun 27, 2024
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    Hyundai Inster, Kia EV3, Genesis Neolun shine at Busan auto show

    Casper Electric sub-compact SUVs showcased at the Busan International Mobility Show 2024 BUSAN – Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top…

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  • Hyundai Motor to produce Genesis cars in Kazakhstan

    Jun 17, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor to produce Genesis cars in Kazakhstan

    Genesis GV70 facelift model 2024 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Group will produce Genesis models from its knock-down (KD)…

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  • Eco-friendly cars reboot Hyundai, Kia’s US sales in May

    Jun 4, 2024
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    Eco-friendly cars reboot Hyundai, Kia’s US sales in May

    The Tucson Hybrid (File photo, courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., car manufacturers of the…

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  • Line Games to launch The Play of Genesis in Taiwan, Hong Kong

    May 31, 2024
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    Line Games to launch The Play of Genesis in Taiwan, Hong Kong

    South Korea’s Line Games Corp. announced on Friday that it signed a publishing agreement with Vietnam’s tech giant VNG for…

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  • Hyundai Motor India to file for IPO in June: reports

    May 28, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor India to file for IPO in June: reports

    Hyundai Motor’s plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyundai Motor Co. plans to file for an initial public offering of its…

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  • Ex-Porsche engineer Harrer to lead Hyundai’s high-performance push

    May 28, 2024
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    Ex-Porsche engineer Harrer to lead Hyundai’s high-performance push

    Manfred Harrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Genesis & Performance Development Tech Unit (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor…

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  • South Korea steps on accelerator pedal for record 2024 car exports

    May 28, 2024
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    South Korea steps on accelerator pedal for record 2024 car exports

    Kia vehicles parked at a seaport in Pyeongtaek for exports ASAN, South Chungcheong Province – At Hyundai Motor Co.’s manufacturing…

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  • Kia to install LG Electronics’ vehicle webOS in upcoming EV3 SUV

    May 27, 2024
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    Kia to install LG Electronics’ vehicle webOS in upcoming EV3 SUV

    LG Electronics’ automotive WebOS installed on the Kia EV3 South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. will supply its automotive web-based operating…

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  • Korea’s Mobase to build US plant as it wins $733 mn Hyundai deal

    May 21, 2024
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    Korea’s Mobase to build US plant as it wins $733 mn Hyundai deal

    Mobase Chairman and co-CEO Son Byeong-Jun speaks to The Korea Economic Daily on May 17, 2024 SUWON, Gyeonggi Province —…

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  • Hyundai’s first full-size electric Genesis GV90 to roll out in late 2025

    May 16, 2024
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    Hyundai’s first full-size electric Genesis GV90 to roll out in late 2025

    The rear of the Genesis Neolun Concept unveiled in March The Genesis, Hyundai Motor Co.’s standalone premium brand, will launch its…

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  • Hyundai Motor workers at Alabama plant move to join UAW

    May 14, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor workers at Alabama plant move to join UAW

    A sign shows directions to the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) automobile plant in Montgomery, Alabama (Courtesy of Reuters) South…

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  • In Korea, Genesis snubs BMW to rival Mercedes in premium segment

    May 7, 2024
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    In Korea, Genesis snubs BMW to rival Mercedes in premium segment

    Hyundai Motor’s redesigned Genesis G90 In South Korea, German luxury auto brands BMW and Mercedes-Benz have for years been the…

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  • Hyundai Motor Group has most IIHS safest cars

    May 3, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor Group has most IIHS safest cars

    Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Group announced on Friday that the Hyundai Motor Co. ‘s…

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  • Genesis unveils GV70 facelift ahead of Korean debut in May

    Apr 26, 2024
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    Genesis unveils GV70 facelift ahead of Korean debut in May

    The Genesis GV70 facelift (Courtesy of Genesis) Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium brand Genesis on Friday unveiled the GV70 facelift as…

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  • Hyundai Motor ties up with CATL to reinvigorate China market with EVs

    Apr 25, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor ties up with CATL to reinvigorate China market with EVs

    The IONIQ 5 N at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 25, 2024 (Courtesy of Hyundai) BEIJING —…

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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air galleryAugust 27, 2026
    Korea’s capital is transforming into an expansive citywide canvas as… Read more: Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery
  • They hate hiking but were sent up Korea’s mountains — and became a Netflix hitAugust 27, 2026
    Singer-songwriter Car, the garden, DAY6’s Dowoon, actor Lee Chae-min and… Read more: They hate hiking but were sent up Korea’s mountains — and became a Netflix hit
  • Jeju death raises troubling questions about policeAugust 27, 2026
    The death of a 37-year-old woman on Jeju Island has… Read more: Jeju death raises troubling questions about police
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    Kim Dong-jin, chairman of the Hulbert Memorial Society, delivers a… Read more: [Photo] Honoring Homer Hulbert
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    SK Telecom is assembling an unusual alliance of artificial intelligence… Read more: SKT assembles AI security team to build cyber defense model

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  • North Korean voters leaving a polling station in Pyongyang after casting their ballots in the Supreme People’s Assembly elections. State media reported a 99.78% turnout with 100% approval for the ruling coalition, securing all 687 seats and re-electing Kim Il Sung as President. (1990)August 27, 2026
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  • Made 두부조림 (braised tofu) for the first time!!!August 27, 2026
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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