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  • Hyundai Glovis charts new waters with world’s first AI-driven self-sailing car carrier fleet

    Jul 11, 2025
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    Hyundai Glovis charts new waters with world’s first AI-driven self-sailing car carrier fleet

    Glovis Century, a Hyundai Glovis pure car and truck carriern (PCTC) South Korea’s Hyundai Glovis Co. is poised to become…

    automotive, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • K-pop queens return: Blackpink, Twice power up YG, JYP

    Jul 11, 2025
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    K-pop queens return: Blackpink, Twice power up YG, JYP

    Twice (left) and Blackpink (right) (Courtesy of JYP amd YG)  Blackpink and Twice, two of South Korea’s most prominent K-pop…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • South Korean airlines bank on China routes for profit recovery

    Jul 11, 2025
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    South Korean airlines bank on China routes for profit recovery

    (Courtesy of Korean Air)  South Korean airlines are ramping up international routes, particularly to China, Japan and Southeast Asian countries,…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, travel
  • Recent news about Korea from Japan

    Jul 10, 2025
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    Recent news about Korea from Japan

    a country that does its best in analogue submitted by /u/Digital_Behavior [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • K-style strikes back to win over China’s Gen Z with Musinsa at helm

    Jul 9, 2025
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    K-style strikes back to win over China’s Gen Z with Musinsa at helm

    Musinsa, South Korea’s fashion unicorn backed by KKR Co., is set to bring the K-style wave to China with ANTA…

    fail, Gen Z, Global Expansion, Japan, Samsung
  • BTS’ Jungkook, IU crowned most-loved K-pop artists

    Jul 9, 2025
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    BTS’ Jungkook, IU crowned most-loved K-pop artists

    Jungkook completed his military service in June, alongside fellow BTS member Jimin BTS’ Jungkook and IU, a singer and actress,…

    BTS, Demographics, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, Social Media, Suga, Survey
  • Do you have songs you prefer in another language than the one they were released in ?

    Jul 8, 2025
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    For example, the Korean version of a Japanese album track, or the English version of a track. The Japanese version…

    Japan
  • i-dle should take a tiny break. just a tiny one.

    Jul 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Before you come crucifying me, I’ve been a fan since the OMG era, and I really love the girls and…

    Japan
  • Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea in first trade letters

    Jul 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea in first trade letters

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

    Japan
  • Hi-Fi Un!corn’s ‘Teenage Blue’ Asia Tour 2025: Dates, Members, and What Fans Can Expect in Tokyo and Osaka

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Hi-Fi Un!corn’s ‘Teenage Blue’ Asia Tour 2025: Dates, Members, and What Fans Can Expect in Tokyo and Osaka

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment The buzz surrounding Hi-Fi Un!corn is reaching new heights as the five-member band gears up for…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palates

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palates

    Gochujang, fermented Korean chili paste, is increasingly popular abroad Once an afterthought in the global food trade, South Korea’s signature…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Food, MZ generation, Samyang, Seoul
  • LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    Jul 7, 2025
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    LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    The interior of a car equipped with LG’s infotainment system LG Group is accelerating its efforts to build a partnership…

    automotive, driver, germany, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, request, Tokyo
  • Is there a reason the hollow album is so expensive?

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Aren’t most albums 25 bucks? Why is this 40 bucks? Is there something special I’m missing? Is it because it’s…

    Japan
  • The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Jul 6, 2025
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    The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Photo Credits: Photo Credits: 女友BELLA China. SM Entertainment In the ever-evolving universe of K-pop, where dazzling visuals and relentless energy meet…

    Affinity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Am I the only one who thinks the K-pop underground scene is really, REALLY good?

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve listened to a bunch of underground music from a bunch of different genres (Rap, R&B, Rock, Indie, etc), but…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Korean commercial act revision to drive reevaluation of equities: J.P. Morgan

    Jul 4, 2025
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    Korean commercial act revision to drive reevaluation of equities: J.P. Morgan

    Sjoerd Leenart, CEO of J.P. Morgan’s Asia Pacific business J.P. Morgan, a leading US investment bank, has thrown its weight…

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Is it offensive in Korea to joke about military service like this?

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I’m a Japanese viewer who watches gaming streams. Recently, I saw a Japanese streamer jokingly say something like, “You…

    Japan, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Question
  • Allianz-backed Koh Young’s brain surgery robot set for US debut by End-August

    Jul 3, 2025
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    Allianz-backed Koh Young’s brain surgery robot set for US debut by End-August

    Kymero, Koh Young’s neurosurgical robot (Courtesy of Koh Young) Koh Young Technology Inc., a South Korean developer of 3D optical…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul
  • Mom’s Touch Tokyo

    Jul 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Mom’s Touch Tokyo

    How authentic is the Mom’s Touch in Shibuya? submitted by /u/japanfoodies [link] [comments]

    Japan, Tokyo
  • I will make local idol group in KPOP and I want to make it conservative.

    Jul 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I am a Conservative Leftist (International Socialist Tendency) in South Korea, I want to make a local Idol in…

    daegu, Japan
  • is there a reason why kpop groups make japanese songs / promote in japan?

    Jul 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i always wondered why kpop groups, especially ones with no japanese members, would promote in a language and country they…

    Curiosity, Japan
  • KIIRAS Debuts as LeanBranding’s Global Girl Group Featured in MAPS Korea’s 2025 Fall Issue, Energizing K-pop Fans Worldwide

    Jul 2, 2025
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    KIIRAS Debuts as LeanBranding’s Global Girl Group Featured in MAPS Korea’s 2025 Fall Issue, Energizing K-pop Fans Worldwide

    Photo Credits: MAPS Japan. LeanBranding A fresh wave is sweeping through the K-pop scene with the debut of KIIRAS, a…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Seoul
  • Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    A Miniso store in Hongdae, Seoul SHANGHAI – In the rain, lines of people snaked along Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai’s…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Lotte World, Millennials, myeongdong, MZ generation, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam Dunk

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam Dunk

    ▲ ELECEED Anime – Official Teaser Trailer High school student Seo Jiwoo knows nothing of the hidden world around him.…

    Japan, Korean Art, Naver, Tokyo
  • What are your thoughts on RIIZE’s concept?

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So over the years a very common criticism against RIIZE is their lack of a “concept” or consistent sound. I’ve…

    Japan, Perspectives
  • HYBE to bring K-pop idol playbook to India, tapping local talent

    Jun 30, 2025
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    HYBE to bring K-pop idol playbook to India, tapping local talent

    HYBE founder and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk featured in the April 22, 2023, issue of Billboard (Courtesy of Billboard) India, a…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Military
  • Goldman Sachs acquires Mercure Ambassador: 1st stint with Korean hotels

    Jun 30, 2025
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    Goldman Sachs acquires Mercure Ambassador: 1st stint with Korean hotels

    Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae (Courtesy of JLL Korea) Goldman Sachs, in partnership with JB Asset Management Co., has acquired Mercure…

    Hyundai, Japan, Seoul, Subway, Tourism
  • 주머니쥐

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    주머니쥐

    주머니쥐 Korean Possom Spicy pork shoulder was so delicious! submitted by /u/japanfoodies [link] [comments]

    Japan, Pork
  • Miyeon of i-DLE Graces CITER Magazine China July 2025: K-Pop’s Global Influence and the Rise of CITER Among Fans

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Miyeon of i-DLE Graces CITER Magazine China July 2025: K-Pop’s Global Influence and the Rise of CITER Among Fans

    Photo Credits: CITER Magazine China. CUBE Entertainment Miyeon, the acclaimed vocalist of i-DLE, takes center stage as the cover star…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side.

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side.

    We are looking for relatives on my grandfather’s side. Date of birth: 1916 Suvon ancestry Resided in Joseon Unfortunately, the…

    family, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, Koreans
  • NMIXX’s Sullyoon Stuns in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Elizabeth Arden July 2025 Preview: A Deep Dive into Her Journey

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NMIXX’s Sullyoon Stuns in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Elizabeth Arden July 2025 Preview: A Deep Dive into Her Journey

    Photo Credits: BAZAAR Korea. Elizabeth Arden. JYP Entertainment The July 2025 issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea is set to make…

    Affinity, Daejeon, Japan, K-pop
  • A surprise East Asian love-in

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    RELATIONS BETWEEN Japan and South Korea are not often cause for a party. But the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • CRAVITY’s Bold Visuals and K-Pop Influence Featured in DAZED Korea’s July 2025 Pictorial

    Jun 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    CRAVITY’s Bold Visuals and K-Pop Influence Featured in DAZED Korea’s July 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Starship Entertainment For the July 2025 issue, DAZED Korea spotlights CRAVITY, the nine-member boy group that…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Photography
  • South Korean-style photo-only weddings gain popularity in Japan

    Jun 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korean-style photo-only weddings gain popularity in Japan

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

    Japan
  • Do non kpop fans read subtitles for kpop songs?

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Every time when my friend or mom asks me to play a K-pop song, they complain that they can’t understand…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    Jun 27, 2025
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    NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South Korea’s equity capital market (ECM) in the first half, riding…

    Japan, LG, LG CNS, Medical, Ourhome, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Korea’s steel to suffer more as EU plans to cut import quotas, double tariffsOctober 8, 2025
    Steel products stacked at Pyeongtaek Port in Gyeonggi Province, South… Read more: Korea’s steel to suffer more as EU plans to cut import quotas, double tariffs
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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