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  • IGIS Asset resumes sale of KIC-backed Shilla Stay Seodaemun

    Jul 2, 2025
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    IGIS Asset resumes sale of KIC-backed Shilla Stay Seodaemun

    Shilla Stay Seodaemun (Courtesy of IGIS Asset Management) Shilla Stay Seodaemun has been put on the market again amid signs…

    Deloitte, fail, Hwaseong, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Subway
  • 11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Apr 16, 2025
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    11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Parents of the high schoolers who died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, are often seen at…

    family, Hwaseong, Jeju, Justice, Koreans, Parents, Protest, Seoul, study
  • Daol PE buys Youngil Glass to ride Korean cosmetics boom

    Mar 20, 2025
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    Daol PE buys Youngil Glass to ride Korean cosmetics boom

    Employees at Youngil Glass’ factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province Daol Private Equity has acquired Youngil Glass Industry Co., a South…

    family, Hwaseong, LG, Seoul
  • Kia to ramp up Seltos output to meet high global demand

    Mar 13, 2025
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    Kia to ramp up Seltos output to meet high global demand

    Kia’s 2025 Seltos (Courtesy of Kia)  Kia Corp. will expand production of its compact sport utility vehicle, the Seltos, after…

    Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai Motor vows record investment of $16.7 bn in South Korea

    Jan 9, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor vows record investment of $16.7 bn in South Korea

    Hyundai Motor Chair Chung Euisun (center) and employees pose for a photo at the automaker’s New Year’s Greetings event Hyundai…

    Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, purpose, Seoul
  • Samsung reshuffles top brass; Co-CEO to directly control memory business

    Nov 27, 2024
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    Samsung reshuffles top brass; Co-CEO to directly control memory business

    Samsung Vice Chairman and co-CEO Jun Young-hyun will directly control its memory business Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s No. 1…

    Donald Trump, Hwaseong, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Self-driving tech startup RideFlux raises $1.9 mn in Series B

    Oct 31, 2024
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    Self-driving tech startup RideFlux raises $1.9 mn in Series B

    RideFlux self-driving car (Courtesy of RideFlux) RideFlux Inc., a South Korean autonomous driving technology startup, has raised 26 billion won…

    Busan, driver, Hwaseong, Jeju, Kakao, Seoul
  • Meet 최동욱(choi dong-wook)! The 25 year old yonsei med student from hwaseong city who killed his girlfriend over a breakup

    Oct 13, 2024
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    Meet 최동욱(choi dong-wook)! The 25 year old yonsei med student from hwaseong city who killed his girlfriend over a breakup

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    Choi Dong-wook, Crime, Hwaseong, Yonsei med student
  • Foreign workers died in Hwaseong lithium battery plant fire to receive less compensation than Korean colleagues

    Oct 13, 2024
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    Foreign workers died in Hwaseong lithium battery plant fire to receive less compensation than Korean colleagues

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    Foreign Workers, Hwaseong
  • Shinsegae, Paramount to build $3.39 billion theme park in South Korea

    Oct 10, 2024
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    Shinsegae, Paramount to build $3.39 billion theme park in South Korea

    Rendering of Star Bay City, a theme park to be built by Shinsegae and Paramount Global South Korea’s retail giant…

    Hwaseong, purpose, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival to be promoted as global event

    Oct 4, 2024
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    Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival to be promoted as global event

    The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said that the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, recently chosen as a…

    Hwaseong, Tourism, travel
  • Hana Bank opens foreigners-only branch in Pyeongtaek

    Sep 20, 2024
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    Hana Bank opens foreigners-only branch in Pyeongtaek

    South Korea’s Hana Bank said on Thursday that it opened a foreigners-only branch in Pyeongtaek. The Pyeongtaek Foreign Customer Center,…

    Hwaseong
  • Tokyo Electron: Chip machinery giant with ‘tireless animal spirit’

    Sep 9, 2024
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    Tokyo Electron: Chip machinery giant with ‘tireless animal spirit’

    Tokyo Electron CEO Toshiki Kawai TOKYO – In the 1980s, Japanese chipmakers dominated the world’s semiconductor industry. Companies like NEC,…

    fail, Hwaseong, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Tokyo, travel
  • Korea to punish copper scrap traders for illegal exports

    Aug 20, 2024
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    Korea to punish copper scrap traders for illegal exports

    A Busan Regional Customs official inspects seized copper scrap from traders at a port in Busan (Courtesy of the Busan…

    Busan, Hwaseong, Korean Comapny, Seoul
  • Korean warehouses suffer oversupply, rising vacancies

    Aug 2, 2024
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    Korean warehouses suffer oversupply, rising vacancies

    Logistics center in Seoul Logistics centers in Seoul suburbs are suffering oversupply and rising vacancy rates, according to a report…

    Hwaseong, Korean War, Seoul
  • Thousands of Samsung Workers Walk Out for Three-Day Strike

    Jul 10, 2024
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    Thousands of Samsung Workers Walk Out for Three-Day Strike

    Union members have been urged to down tools for three days until Wednesday, ratcheting up pressure on management in now-stalled…

    fail, Hwaseong, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Korea grants RideFlux temporary Level 4 self-driving permit

    Jun 12, 2024
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    Korea grants RideFlux temporary Level 4 self-driving permit

    An autonomous driving vehicle made with RideFlux’s technology RideFlux Inc., a South Korean autonomous driving technology startup, has received a…

    driver, Hwaseong, Jeju, Korean Technology, purpose, Seoul
  • 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…

    automotive, driver, Genesis, GV80, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Samsung, Samsung Electronics

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Latest Korean News

  • Yonsei University: Unlikely yet adroit dealmaker in S.Korea’s M&A marketJuly 3, 2025
    Yonsei University’s campus in Seoul For decades, or probably for… Read more: Yonsei University: Unlikely yet adroit dealmaker in S.Korea’s M&A market
  • S.Korea corporate law reform gains bipartisan supportJuly 2, 2025
    Both the Democratic Party and the People Power Party agreed… Read more: S.Korea corporate law reform gains bipartisan support
  • Hyundai Rotem seals record $6.5 bn K2 tank deal with PolandJuly 2, 2025
    Hyundai Rotem’s K2 battle tank (Courtesy of Hyundai Rotem) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai Rotem seals record $6.5 bn K2 tank deal with Poland
  • IGIS Asset resumes sale of KIC-backed Shilla Stay SeodaemunJuly 2, 2025
    Shilla Stay Seodaemun (Courtesy of IGIS Asset Management) Shilla Stay… Read more: IGIS Asset resumes sale of KIC-backed Shilla Stay Seodaemun
  • The wait is over: BTS are back with new album, global tour in spring 2026July 2, 2025
    BTS are back (Courtesy of Yonhap) Now the wait is… Read more: The wait is over: BTS are back with new album, global tour in spring 2026

Latest Community Feeds

  • 30 years of local autonomy, 30 years of local extinction: Now at critical crossroads – 경향신문July 3, 2025
  • New 5th Gen Boy Group Achieving Great Milestones for a Debut groupJuly 3, 2025
  • Does anyone else feel uncomfortable when idol deaths are used for rage bait or comparisons?July 3, 2025
  • Got this from Seoul, how do I cook it?July 3, 2025
  • Are these sentences accurate in Korean?July 3, 2025
  • Bingsu (I’m American)July 3, 2025
  • Exclusive: Hyundai’s Georgia plant to use Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot from OctoberJuly 3, 2025
  • Exclusive: Hyundai’s Georgia plant to use Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot from OctoberJuly 2, 2025
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  • At what point is a group considered to have become mainstream?July 2, 2025
  • I wonder if cravity has paid off all their trainee debtJuly 2, 2025
  • Looking for a photo taken by students in Seoul (Apr 25, 2025)July 2, 2025
  • Halfway through the year – Best Songs So Far?July 2, 2025
  • Poland completes negotiations to buy South Korean K2 tanks, agency saysJuly 2, 2025
  • What do Koreans think about this?July 2, 2025
  • How to make rice paper taste good?July 2, 2025
  • 지갑 분실 / Lost Wallet 🙁July 2, 2025
  • Searching For Ramen Noodles!July 2, 2025
  • I feel the songs are still boring even if they are smaller in length.July 2, 2025
  • how true is it that korean women dress modestly at the beach like in those pics muslims use to shame their own women?July 2, 2025

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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