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  • Samsung to thrash out strategy amid Trump, Middle East crisis

    Jun 17, 2025
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    Samsung to thrash out strategy amid Trump, Middle East crisis

    Samsung’s logo is seen at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024, the world’s largest AV systems show in Barcelona, Spain…

    Donald Trump, history, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Working on a YouTube project about BTS — would love insights from longtime ARMYs

    Jun 15, 2025
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    Hi everyone, I’m part of the research team behind the YouTube channel Babu Ramachandran. We’re currently working on a long-form…

    BTS, history, Justice, travel
  • K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    Jun 15, 2025
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    K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    A banner featuring BTS member Jimin was displaced on a building near HYBE headquarters in Yongsan on June 11 With…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
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    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • ITZY is still successful, but I can’t help but miss the widespread hype they had in their early years.

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been a MIDZY since debut, and I’m so proud of everything the girls have achieved over the years. They’ve…

    history, K-pop
  • S.Korea’s No.1 dried seaweed firm Kwangcheonkim up for sale for $295 mn

    Jun 12, 2025
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    S.Korea’s No.1 dried seaweed firm Kwangcheonkim up for sale for $295 mn

    Dried seaweed products  Kwangcheonkim Co., South Korea’s largest seaweed producer with a history spanning over 50 years, is up for…

    history
  • Having the last name Min is rlly annoying me

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a high schooler and we’ve been learning about when white people found out east Asia exists. And the text…

    history, Japan
  • History of Foreign Language Education in Korea

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Necessary-Taste8643 [link] [comments]

    history
  • Dirty Work might be aespa’s last big comeback for awhile

    Jun 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i know the title is a bit inflammatory, please read before getting defensive lol. i’ve been a big supporter of…

    history, KT, Scandal
  •  ILLIT Unveils Captivating Third Mini Album “bomb” with Brand Film, Sparking Excitement for Upcoming K-Pop Events

    Jun 6, 2025
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     ILLIT Unveils Captivating Third Mini Album “bomb” with Brand Film, Sparking Excitement for Upcoming K-Pop Events

    Photo Credits: BE:LIFT South Korea’s rising K-pop sensation ILLIT has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul
  • Statues of controversial strongman leaders stake claim to public spaces, history narratives – The Korea Times

    Jun 4, 2025
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    Statues of controversial strongman leaders stake claim to public spaces, history narratives – The Korea Times

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

    history
  • BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music BTS fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as the group unveils the much-anticipated “Hoseokjin…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Seoul, Social Media
  • [Newstapa] Undercover Report on Illegal ‘Comment Operation Team’

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://newstapa.org/article/_Y85f Youtube Format: https://www.youtube.com/live/1VrT2x1IVTs?feature=shared Translated using deepSeek, post-edited for grammar: Tonight (30th) at 9 PM, Newstapa [reveals] the truth behind…

    history, Parents
  • Sung Hanbin Stuns on Allure Korea June 2025 Digital Cover as ZEROBASEONE Gears Up for Global Tour

    May 30, 2025
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    Sung Hanbin Stuns on Allure Korea June 2025 Digital Cover as ZEROBASEONE Gears Up for Global Tour

    Photo Credits; Alllure WAKE ONE Sung Hanbin of ZEROBASEONE is captivating fans once again, this time as the digital cover…

    history, K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on Kosdaq

    May 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on Kosdaq

    Characters from The Baby Shark family joined the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll event The Pinkfong Company Inc., the…

    family, history, KT, Samsung
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    1.Beware of the election seasons Politics is a sensitive issue everywhere around the world, and this holds very true in…

    apology, Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Politics, Protest
  • Blackpink might disband or be inactive soon – and that’s OKAY

    May 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    With all the recent YG news, it’s understandable that fans are worried about Blackpink’s future. But let’s take a breath.…

    history
  • King Taejong (Yi Bang Won)’s love life

    May 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a foreigner who has watched a lot of historical k-drama. There are a lot of dramas having king Taejong…

    history, Joseon, K-drama
  • Is it bad to sometimes enjoy Japanese cultures

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I sometimes enjoy Japanese culture but I am feeling guilty because of the past history. submitted by /u/Ok_Pattern_7087 [link] [comments]

    history, Japan
  • Is Konglish usually considered a dialect?

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been wondering about this especially with regards to a lot of criticism I see online about Soyeon’s english…

    history, K-pop, Korean History
  • Korean games and Pay2Win

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello all, Wondering if any Koreans know the history or the reasoning behind why Korean games (mmo’s) and super pay2win…

    history, Koreans
  • J-Hope Shines in Billboard May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes, Global Tour Triumphs, and What’s Next for BTS’s Dance Leader

    May 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    J-Hope Shines in Billboard May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes, Global Tour Triumphs, and What’s Next for BTS’s Dance Leader

    Photo Credits: Billboard BigHit Music Hero Image: Billboard J-Hope, the electrifying dancer, rapper, and singer-songwriter of BTS, commands the spotlight…

    BTS, history, K-pop, Military, Seoul
  • Samsung gears up for foray into space infrastructure industry

    May 20, 2025
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    Samsung gears up for foray into space infrastructure industry

    South Korea-US joint space telescope SPHEREx successfully launched in March 2025 (Courtesy of NASA) Samsung Group is stepping up efforts…

    history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Adidas and Dior confirm personal data leaks affecting Korean customers

    May 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Adidas and Dior confirm personal data leaks affecting Korean customers

    So~ Adidas and Dior have confirmed personal data breaches (again another breach) affecting customers in South Korea. Adidas Korea notified…

    history
  • K-Pop Universe Music Fest 2025 in Barcelona: Wonho, Big Ocean, Rolling Quartz, KISU, and 8TURN Headline Star-Studded Lineup-Dates

    May 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Universe Music Fest 2025 in Barcelona: Wonho, Big Ocean, Rolling Quartz, KISU, and 8TURN Headline Star-Studded Lineup-Dates

    Photo Credit: Rolling Star Entertainment Barcelona is set to become the epicenter of K-pop excitement this June as the K-Pop…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • K-Beauty defies seasonal slump with record $980 mn in April exports

    May 16, 2025
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    K-Beauty defies seasonal slump with record $980 mn in April exports

    Korean cosmetics displayed in a Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, France  Global appetite for Korean beauty products shows no…

    history, Japan, Joseon, KT, LG, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media
  • Some poorly written random thoughts regarding riize, seunghan, and contracts

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Riizes concept: They have the misfortune of coming after some of sms most conceptually driven groups. Exo, red velvet, nct,…

    Ewha, history, Stress
  • Miyeon of i-dle Stuns in Dazed Korea’s May 2025 Jimmy Choo Pictorial: K-pop Meets Luxury Fashion Legacy

    May 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Miyeon of i-dle Stuns in Dazed Korea’s May 2025 Jimmy Choo Pictorial: K-pop Meets Luxury Fashion Legacy

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea. Jimmy Choo. Cube Entertainment Miyeon, the celebrated vocalist of the newly rebranded K-pop group i-dle, has…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Saying an SM group doesn’t feel like SM has literally become a tradition

    May 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    People said the same thing about NCT Wish, Riize, and now Hearts2Hearts, like they’ve lost the ‘SM touch’ ever since…

    history, K-pop
  • S.Korea’s mid-tier shipbuilders sail into new supercycle as China struggles

    May 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s mid-tier shipbuilders sail into new supercycle as China struggles

    A Daehan Shipbuilding executive discusses a shipbuidling process at its shipyard in Haenam, South Jeolla Province BUSAN – On a…

    Busan, financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, history, Hyundai, Samsung
  • Where can I learn about my genealogy?

    May 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    YELLO! I’m Korean-American and I’ve always had a huge interest in the history of Korea. I really want to learn…

    Advice, family, G7, history
  • I really love it when you can feel a group’s long history

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Twice has a series currently airing called Time to Jjimbangzz because it features only Nayeon, Jeongyeon, and Jihyo. They are…

    history
  • Korea Securities Finance eyes its 1st foreign bond sale in 2026

    May 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea Securities Finance eyes its 1st foreign bond sale in 2026

    The exterior view of Korea Securities Finance’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul Korea Securities Finance Corp. (KSF) is preparing to issue…

    BTS, history, Korea Development, Seoul
  • How were Syngman Rhee and Park Chung-hee different?

    May 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know two of the most notable dictators in South Korean history are Syngman Rhee and Park Chung-hee. Both were…

    history, Korean History
  • KiiiKiii – Part 2: Marie Claire Korea x CHANEL BEAUTY (May 2025 Digital Issue Cover)

    May 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KiiiKiii – Part 2:  Marie Claire Korea x CHANEL BEAUTY (May 2025 Digital Issue Cover)

    Photo Credits; Instagram (cafewindowsbyroo). Starship Entertainment. Marie Claire Korea KiiiKiii has quickly established themselves as not just musical trendsetters but…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • Seoul appeal: Korean art captivates Indonesia’s affluent connoisseurs

    May 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul appeal: Korean art captivates Indonesia’s affluent connoisseurs

    Exhibition ‘Mumool’ featuring Choi Sang Chul at Baik Art Jakarta (Courtesy of Baik Art)  JAKARTA – Last Thursday, Baik Art…

    Curiosity, history, Korean Art, request, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft dealsJune 19, 2025
    The exterior of SK Hynix’s semiconductor plant in Icheon, Gyeonggi… Read more: SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft deals
  • South Korea unveils $14.6 billion 2nd extra budget to spur growthJune 19, 2025
    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) speaks at a cabinet… Read more: South Korea unveils $14.6 billion 2nd extra budget to spur growth
  • Mirae Asset debuts AI-recommended ETF on NYSE to invest in US bondsJune 19, 2025
    Mirae Asset’s headquarters in Seoul Mirae Asset Financial Group, one… Read more: Mirae Asset debuts AI-recommended ETF on NYSE to invest in US bonds
  • POSCO inducted into World Steel Dynamics’ Hall of FameJune 19, 2025
    POSCO Group CEO Chang In-hwa receives a Hall of Fame… Read more: POSCO inducted into World Steel Dynamics’ Hall of Fame
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    The FA-50 light attack aircraft jointly developed by Lockheed Martin… Read more: Lockheed Martin, KAI to expand partnership to future defense, aerospace tech

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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