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  • S.Korea plans $1.2 bn foreign currency bond issue after presidential poll

    Apr 21, 2025
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    S.Korea plans $1.2 bn foreign currency bond issue after presidential poll

    South Korea is considering issuing $1.2 billion in forex stabilization bonds in June South Korea plans to issue up to…

    Japan, martial law, request
  • Do Non-Korean idols (Chinese, Japanese, American, Etc) have really thick/noticeable accents when speaking Korean?

    Apr 20, 2025
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    Obviously, I don’t speak Korean! But I was just wondering if anyone who does has an answer. I know they…

    Japan
  • NiziU’s ‘NiziUniverse’ Shibuya109 Campaign: Solo Poster Images, Store Details & Shibuya Landmark Guide

    Apr 19, 2025
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    NiziU’s ‘NiziUniverse’ Shibuya109 Campaign: Solo Poster Images, Store Details & Shibuya Landmark Guide

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment Japan Shibuya109, the iconic fashion mecca at 2-29-1 Dogenzaka in Shibuya, Tokyo, is…

    Japan, K-pop, Shopping, Tokyo
  • salmon banchan ?

    Apr 18, 2025
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    salmon banchan ?

    hi! does anyone know what this banchan is? i went to a korean-japanese restaurant a while ago and they had…

    Japan
  • S.Korea’s medical tourism thrives on weak currency

    Apr 18, 2025
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    S.Korea’s medical tourism thrives on weak currency

    Foreign tourists in Seoul  Foreign visitors to South Korea jumped nearly 20% early this year, largely driven by a sharp…

    Ewha, Japan, KT, martial law, Medical, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Curious about the surroundings of Incheon airport and it’s history

    Apr 17, 2025
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    I was transferring through Korea and had a day but not enough time to head into the cities. I stayed…

    history, Japan
  • Samsung fends off Apple to reclaim global smartphone crown in Q1

    Apr 17, 2025
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    Samsung fends off Apple to reclaim global smartphone crown in Q1

    TM Roh, head of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Experience Business Division, unveils the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Doosan enters race to acquire SK Siltron in strategic semiconductor push

    Apr 16, 2025
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    Doosan enters race to acquire SK Siltron in strategic semiconductor push

    Doosan Corp. is the holding firm of Doosan Group South Korea’s Doosan Group has entered the bidding war for SK…

    Japan, LG
  • Stray Kids Felix – Esquire Korea x Louis Vuitton (May 2025 Issue Cover)

    Apr 16, 2025
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    Stray Kids Felix – Esquire Korea x Louis Vuitton (May 2025 Issue Cover)

    Photo Credit: JYP Entertainment Elle Stray Kids’ Felix is once again at the center of the fashion spotlight, gracing not…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • LG Energy Solution clinches multi-billion-dollar ESS deals in Japan, Europe

    Apr 15, 2025
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    LG Energy Solution clinches multi-billion-dollar ESS deals in Japan, Europe

    A bird’s-eye view of LG Energy Solution’s  standalone battery plant in Arizona LG Energy Solution Ltd. has secured a string…

    Discussion, Japan, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • Birth rates: Optimist point of view

    Apr 15, 2025
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    • This is not a political discussion. • Speaking as an outsider. • All my information is theoretical, not accurate.…

    Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discussion, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Kimchi, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, squid game, Stress, Tourism
  • US prioritizing S. Korea, UK, Australia, India, Japan as ‘top targets’ for trade deals: WSJ

    Apr 14, 2025
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    US prioritizing S. Korea, UK, Australia, India, Japan as ‘top targets’ for trade deals: WSJ

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

    Japan
  • What staple ingredients to always have on hand?

    Apr 14, 2025
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    I was just wondering what are your main staple, fridge and cupboard ingredients to have on hand that allows you…

    family, Japan, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
  • With domestic dockyards fully booked, Korean shipbuilders turn overseas

    Apr 14, 2025
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    With domestic dockyards fully booked, Korean shipbuilders turn overseas

    HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding (HVS) in Khanh Hoa province As order books swell due to green shipping mandates, LNG demand…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Military, Samsung
  • VVS: Meet the Rising K-Pop Girl Group Set to Shine Like Diamonds [Teaser Images]

    Apr 13, 2025
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    VVS: Meet the Rising K-Pop Girl Group Set to Shine Like Diamonds [Teaser Images]

    Photo Credits: MZMC Inc VVS, the new South Korean girl group under MZMC Inc., is set to debut on April…

    Cultural Diversity, Japan, K-pop
  • What do you think the causes of DSP media downfall ?

    Apr 13, 2025
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    Most of KPop fans today probably only know dsp media as the home of kard one of the most successful…

    history, Japan, K-pop
  • XG Takes Center Stage: V China Cover, ‘The Beat Issue,’ and Exciting 2025 Updates

    Apr 13, 2025
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    XG, the globally celebrated Japanese-South Korean girl group, has added another milestone to their illustrious career by gracing the cover…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Can someone explain this phenomenon of Western women visiting or moving to South Korea for romance?

    Apr 12, 2025
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    This doesn’t seem to be happening in any other Asian country, just South Korea. Not even Japan or China. As…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Korean American
  • ATEEZ: NOTION The Artists – Upcoming Tours, Releases, and Global Achievements

    Apr 11, 2025
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    ATEEZ: NOTION The Artists – Upcoming Tours, Releases, and Global Achievements

    Photo Credits: KQ Entertainment. Notion The global phenomenon ATEEZ continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their dynamic artistry, powerful performances,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • 10 Things I Love About Yo(u)niverse) (And D-Wave)

    Apr 11, 2025
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    Actually I have a possibility unpopular confession 🫣: I actually like D-Wave more than Übermensch. Not that Übermensch isn’t a…

    Japan, LG
  • S.Korean shipbuilders rally on Trump’s hint at foreign ship buying

    Apr 11, 2025
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    S.Korean shipbuilders rally on Trump’s hint at foreign ship buying

    Hanwha Ocean shipward (Courtesy of Hanwha Ocean)  South Korean shipbuilding stocks flew high on Friday on news that US President…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Samsung, Seoul
  • Tell me some of your favorite debut songs

    Apr 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    for me Congratulations-Day6. The chorus is just pure catharsis. The song just hits you with all the emotions while still…

    Japan
  • S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Apr 10, 2025
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    S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Casino at Mohegan Inspire in Yeongjong Island (Courtesy of News1) South Korea’s foreigners-only casinos are witnessing a significant rise in…

    Busan, fail, Japan, Jeju, Koreans, Lotte, Seoul, travel
  • Geopolitics rewrite investment playbook – And that’s an opportunity: KKR

    Apr 10, 2025
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    Geopolitics rewrite investment playbook – And that’s an opportunity: KKR

    KKR is one of the leading global private equity firms In an era of escalating geopolitical uncertainty, the head of…

    Global Expansion, Inheritance Tax, Japan, LG, Politics
  • SWEET:CH – 1st Single Album: SWEET DAY concept photos – More Surprises Await Fans!

    Apr 9, 2025
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    SWEET:CH – 1st Single Album: SWEET DAY  concept photos – More Surprises Await Fans!

    Photo Credits: DNA Entertainment SWEET:CH, the rising seven-member pre-debut K-pop boy group under DNA Entertainment and DND ENS Entertainment, continues…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • Korea’s WGBI inclusion moved to next April; Seoul works on policy steps

    Apr 9, 2025
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    Korea’s WGBI inclusion moved to next April; Seoul works on policy steps

    Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (third from left) holds a meeting with foreign investors to discuss the country’s business conditions in…

    financial crisis, Japan, martial law, request, Seoul
  • HD Hyundai Heavy, HII team up for naval shipbuilding

    Apr 9, 2025
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    HD Hyundai Heavy, HII team up for naval shipbuilding

    HII Executive Vice President and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding Brian Blanchette (left) and Joo Won-ho, chief executive of the naval…

    fail, history, Hyundai, Japan, Military
  • S.Korea’s Han, Trump discuss transactional diplomacy in 1st direct talks

    Apr 9, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Han, Trump discuss transactional diplomacy in 1st direct talks

    Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo holds a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump at his office in…

    Donald Trump, Japan, martial law, North Korea, Pyongyang, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • IVE’s Yujin Shines as Lacoste Ambassador: A Stylish Fusion of Music and Fashion

    Apr 9, 2025
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    IVE’s Yujin Shines as Lacoste Ambassador: A Stylish Fusion of Music and Fashion

    Photo Credits: Lacoste, Starship Entertainment An Yujin, the leader of K-pop sensation IVE, has taken her influence to new heights…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • SK Group in talks with Hahn & Co. to sell SK Siltron

    Apr 8, 2025
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    SK Group in talks with Hahn & Co. to sell SK Siltron

    SK SIltron employees inspect silicon wafers SK Inc., the holding company of SK Group, is in talks with Hahn &…

    Japan, LG, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    Apr 8, 2025
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    IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    A panoramic view of the Songdo 11th District, South Korea’s biotechnology industry hub (Courtesy of IFEZ) The Incheon Free Economic…

    Discussion, Japan, Lotte, Seoul, Tourism
  • K-beauty defies trade headwinds as exports to China, US lead sales growth

    Apr 8, 2025
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    K-beauty defies trade headwinds as exports to China, US lead sales growth

    Oera is the luxury skincare brand of Handsome, a cosmetics unit of Hyundai Department Store South Korea’s beauty industry is…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Medical, Samsung
  • Kakao Entertainment sheds loss-making units, revives IPO prospects

    Apr 7, 2025
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    Kakao Entertainment sheds loss-making units, revives IPO prospects

    Kakao Entertainment’s hit webtoon “Itaewon Class” was adapted into a musical in Japan Kakao Entertainment Corp. has been divesting unprofitable…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Kakao
  • Unpopular opinion…Abiko Curry

    Apr 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Listen, I don’t want to take too much heat for this, and I’m definitely not trying to drum up some…

    Japan
  • Korea’s outlook for international students

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Korea and Japan have been offering awesome scholarships and programs for international students and generally, both countries (alongside China and…

    Japan
  • The Reason why I think sometime ‘Criticism’ is clearly hate

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I randomly saw Babymonster full cam- https://youtu.be/S9JKTaTRQ1w?si=7NYVZJEKN-gJrITU and I don’t know why people call out them for not being in…

    Controversy, Japan, Justice, KT, Seoul
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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