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  • NEXZ Dazzles with Debut Mini Album ‘NALLINA’: A New Era in K-pop Begins

    Oct 31, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NEXZ Dazzles with Debut Mini Album ‘NALLINA’: A New Era in K-pop Begins

    Global sensation NEXZ is set to take the K-pop world by storm with their highly anticipated first mini album, ‘NALLINA’.…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • How big is Christianity in South Korea?

    Oct 30, 2024
    in Community

    What’s the history behind South Korea’s large Christian population, how did it grow to the size it is today? Has…

    history
  • K-Pop Legends INFINITE Set to Celebrate 15 Years with ‘LIMITED EDITION’ Concert Series

    Oct 28, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Legends INFINITE Set to Celebrate 15 Years with ‘LIMITED EDITION’ Concert Series

    Exciting news for K-pop enthusiasts! The iconic boy group INFINITE is gearing up to mark their 15th anniversary in the…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Touched (터치드): The Co-Ed Rock Sensation Redefining K-Pop

    Oct 27, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Touched (터치드): The Co-Ed Rock Sensation Redefining K-Pop

    In a groundbreaking move that’s set to shake up the K-pop landscape, the co-ed rock band Touched (터치드) has burst…

    BTS, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Perspectives, Seoul
  • E:U and Suhye, the bottom scrappers…….

    Oct 27, 2024
    in Community

    You know what these idols have in common? They have no lines in their songs. IK IK Madein just debuted,…

    history
  • Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT. (21.1M) breaks the record for the biggest streaming week on YouTube Music Korea history, surpassing Butter (20.7M)

    Oct 27, 2024
    in Community

    I am actually shocked! I love Rosé so much and Bruno Mars has shaped so much of my childhood through…

    history
  • LG Electronics logs highest-ever Q3 revenue

    Oct 25, 2024
    in News
    LG Electronics logs highest-ever Q3 revenue

    LG Electronics Inc. posted its highest-ever sales in the third quarter this year because of the updated home appliances business…

    history, LG, LG Electronics
  • 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
  • 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
  • Celebrate Six Years of DreamNote: Join the 6th Anniversary Fanmeeting on November 9!

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Celebrate Six Years of DreamNote: Join the 6th Anniversary Fanmeeting on November 9!

    DreamNote, the rising K-pop girl group, is set to celebrate their 6th Anniversary Fanmeeting on November 9, 2024, creating a buzz among their…

    history, K-pop, Social Media, travel
  • North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    A South Korea telecast last week purported to show satellite imagery of North Korean personnel at a Russian military facility.…

    history, Kia, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • “APT” scores the 2nd highest peak, for a 4th day, on Global Spotify’s history

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community

    Forgive me for the horrendous wording, it basically states that it has the second biggest streaming peak ever, for a…

    history
  • “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
  • Rose’ becomes the first Korean Female Artist in history to reach #1 on Global Spotify

    Oct 21, 2024
    in Community

    It’s happened OMG! Rose’ has reached the #1 spot on the Global Spotify Chart with 11.85 million filtered streams with…

    history, K-pop
  • “APT.” earns the highest daily streams by a female K-pop act on Global Spotify

    Oct 20, 2024
    in Community

    ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “Apt.” reaches a new peak of #2 on the global Spotify chart with 10.187 million streams,…

    history, K-pop
  • 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
  • Foreigner asks about something from Korean history

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    This may not even be part of the actual history, but I’ve seen it done in historical K-dramas most of…

    fail, history, K-drama, Korean History, Soju
  • Why Rock Might Become Mainstream In K-POP by 2025

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    As a HUGE rock fan who is WAY too excited about the rise in Rock music in KPOP, I just…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • A megahit in the making! ROSE’s APT. posts the biggest debut by a Korean Female Soloist in History

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    ROSE has just completely popped off, and she could not have done it with a better song. APT. becomes the…

    history
  • TVXQ! Set to Celebrate 20 Years in Japan with Monumental Album ‘ZONE’

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Entertainment
    TVXQ! Set to Celebrate 20 Years in Japan with Monumental Album ‘ZONE’

    K-pop legends TVXQ! are gearing up for a milestone celebration that’s bound to excite fans across generations. The duo is…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Seoul, Social Media
  • From Stage to Style: ILLIT’s Fashion Forward Debut in Vogue Korea

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Entertainment
    From Stage to Style: ILLIT’s Fashion Forward Debut in Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Rising K-pop sensation ILLIT has taken the fashion world by storm, landing a coveted spot on…

    Fame, history, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul, Social Media
  • K-pop Sensation Jennie Kim Graces Harper’s BAZAAR US October 2024 Cover

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Sensation Jennie Kim Graces Harper’s BAZAAR US October 2024 Cover

    Main Image Sources: Harper’s Bazar & British Vogue In a stunning display of global influence, BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim has taken…

    Celebrity, Controversy, Fame, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Seoul
  • K-Pop Star Lee Suhyun Brings Disney Magic to Seoul with “When Will My Life Begin?”

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Entertainment

    In an exciting collaboration that bridges the worlds of K-pop and Disney, Lee Suhyun of the popular duo AKMU has…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Korean Art, Seoul
  • NewJeans Makes History as First K-pop Group to Grace HommeGirls Cover

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NewJeans Makes History as First K-pop Group to Grace HommeGirls Cover

    In a groundbreaking moment for K-pop, NewJeans has become the first Korean pop group to be featured on the cover…

    Global Expansion, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Korean Art, Seoul
  • BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars Surprise Fans with Catchy Collaboration “APT.”

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Entertainment
    BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars Surprise Fans with Catchy Collaboration “APT.”

    K-pop sensation Rosé of BLACKPINK and Grammy-winning artist Bruno Mars have joined forces to release a surprise collaboration titled “APT.”…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • S.Korea’s No.1 soju maker HiteJinro to foray into global beauty market

    Oct 18, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s No.1 soju maker HiteJinro to foray into global beauty market

    HiteJinro pop-up store in Seoul  HiteJinro Group, South Korea’s No. 1 alcoholic beverage maker with a century-old history, has chosen…

    history, Lotte, Seoul, Soju
  • K-Pop Sensation Reborn: Introducing ABLUME, the New Girl Group Taking the Industry by Storm

    Oct 15, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Sensation Reborn: Introducing ABLUME, the New Girl Group Taking the Industry by Storm

    In an exciting development for K-pop enthusiasts, a new girl group called ABLUME has emerged under MASSIVE E&C, a subsidiary…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Peace, Photography, Seoul
  • S.Korean live-streaming platform SOOP eyes global market

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    S.Korean live-streaming platform SOOP eyes global market

    (Courtesy of SOOP) AfreecaTV, South Korea’s first-generation interactive live-streaming service with a nearly two-decade-old history, has started a new chapter…

    Ewha, Global Expansion, history, LG, Naver
  • K-pop Sensation aespa Set to Release “Whiplash” – Their Most Ambitious Mini Album Yet

    Oct 14, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Sensation aespa Set to Release “Whiplash” – Their Most Ambitious Mini Album Yet

    South Korean girl group aespa is gearing up to release their highly anticipated 5th mini album, “Whiplash,” sending waves of…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Nobel laureate Han Kang craze revives Korean book market

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    Nobel laureate Han Kang craze revives Korean book market

    Employees at a book printing house in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, are working on the bookbinding of Han Kang’s books South…

    Han Kang, history, Korean History, Koreans, The Vegetarian
  • Tough Korean SAT mock test English Question

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Tough Korean SAT mock test English Question

    Approximately 84% of students got this question wrong. submitted by /u/Historylove044 [link] [comments]

    history, Question
  • South Korean recognized as person with world’s highest IQ

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korean recognized as person with world’s highest IQ

    South Korean Kim Young-hoon was recognized as the person with the highest IQ in history, scoring 276 at the World…

    history
  • ‘Traitorous administration’: Irate Koreans protest president’s view of history with Japan

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘Traitorous administration’: Irate Koreans protest president’s view of history with Japan

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

    history, Japan, Koreans, Protest
  • A Journey Through Time: The History of Korean Art

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Art, History
    A Journey Through Time: The History of Korean Art

    Introduction to Korean Art Korean art, a vital reflection of the nation’s rich heritage and cultural evolution, holds a unique…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, Contemporary Korean Art, East Asian Art, Fame, Goguryeo, Goryeo, Goryeo Art, history, Japan, Joseon, Joseon Art, Korean Art, Korean History, Korean Technology, Korean War, Koreans, Modern Korean Art, purpose, Silla, study, Three Kingdom, travel
  • One of World’s Most Brutal War No One Knows About

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    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
  • Argument with my Japanese co worker who claims Japan did no wrong doing to Korea!

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Argument with my Japanese co worker who claims Japan did no wrong doing to Korea!

    He said that their history books show it was a standard war and that no war crimes were committed against…

    Crime, history, Japan, Koreans
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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