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  • South Korean VCs back US humanoid robot developer Apptronik

    Mar 19, 2025
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    South Korean VCs back US humanoid robot developer Apptronik

    Apptronik’s co-founder and CEO Jeff Cardenas (left) shakes hands with Jörg Burzer, a board member of Mercedes-Benz Group (Courtesy of…

    Hyundai, Japan, Nvidia, Samsung
  • S.Korea courts active funds for $140 mn treasury issuance

    Mar 17, 2025
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    S.Korea courts active funds for $140 mn treasury issuance

    Kim Yoon-sang, the second vice minister of economy and finance, will lead the IR meeting South Korea’s finance ministry will…

    history, Japan, Seoul
  • TXT Takes Center Stage: Unveiling the April 2025 Issue of GQ Korea

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TXT Takes Center Stage: Unveiling the April 2025 Issue of GQ Korea

    Photo Credits: GQ KoreaBigHit MusicVirgin Music (Japan)Republic Records (US) In the vibrant world of K-pop, few groups have captured the hearts of…

    Japan, K-pop
  • For a company that went out of there way to recruit Sakura for the jpn-market they haven’t wow’ed me in how they do their Japanese cb’s/promos

    Mar 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Idk if you guys keep up with Japanese releases but I do because sometimes they release pretty solid stuff, like…

    Japan, Question, Tokyo
  • UPDATE: Has anyone used green tea for broth (soondubu jjigae)??

    Mar 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is an update to the previous post Has anyone used green tea for broth (soondubu jjigae)?? The comments were…

    Japan, Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Korea’s Hanwha Ocean sends USNS Wally Schirra back to theater after MRO

    Mar 14, 2025
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    Korea’s Hanwha Ocean sends USNS Wally Schirra back to theater after MRO

    USNS Wally Schirra departs Hanwha Ocean shipyard after a six-month overhaul at the shipyard in Geoje, Korea on March 13,…

    Donald Trump, Fame, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Japan, Korean War, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Any gourmet Korean food/fruit delivery in the US?

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My elderly (Korean) relatives love receiving gourmet food as gifts, but as of late, I’ve been running out of ideas…

    Japan, Korean Food
  • Parliament passes bill to expand boards’ fiduciary duties

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Parliament passes bill to expand boards’ fiduciary duties

    South Korea’s National Assembly South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday passed an amendment to the Commercial Act to expand boards…

    Advice, Japan, KCC, New Law, Protest, Seoul
  • FANTASY BOYS Dazzle Fans with Glare-Inspired Concept Photos for ‘UNDENIABLE’ Comeback

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    FANTASY BOYS Dazzle Fans with Glare-Inspired Concept Photos for ‘UNDENIABLE’ Comeback

    K-pop sensation FANTASY BOYS is set to make waves once again with their upcoming 4th mini-album, ‘UNDENIABLE’. The group recently…

    Japan, K-pop
  • China stock funds outperform US funds in South Korea

    Mar 12, 2025
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    China stock funds outperform US funds in South Korea

    A statue in front of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Shenzhen, China (Courtesy of Getty Images) Chinese stocks are attracting…

    Japan
  • K-beauty shake-up: APR, Shinsegae rise as Aekyung declines

    Mar 12, 2025
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    K-beauty shake-up: APR, Shinsegae rise as Aekyung declines

    A CJ Olive Young outlet in Seoul South Korea’s beauty industry is undergoing a major reshuffle, with new players rising…

    Japan, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • South Korea emerges as private equity firms’ global hub

    Mar 11, 2025
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    South Korea emerges as private equity firms’ global hub

    New York-based Apollo Global Management and London-based Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) have joined the ranks of global private equity firms…

    Deloitte, driver, Japan, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor to build fuel cell plant in South Korea

    Mar 11, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor to build fuel cell plant in South Korea

    HTWO fuel cell system for vehicles (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor)  Hyundai Motor Co. will build a local fuel cell plant…

    automotive, Hyundai, Japan, Seoul
  • LX Pantos acquires logistics center in Atlanta for $120 mn

    Mar 11, 2025
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    LX Pantos acquires logistics center in Atlanta for $120 mn

    The logistics center in Dalton, acquired by LX Pantos LX Pantos Co., a lostics arm of LX International Corp., announced…

    Japan, LG, LG Electronics, purpose
  • Baemon’s management and promotion strategy is simple, but it has proven to be quiet effective.

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BabyMonster have been a pretty polarizing group since their pre-debut era, there were a ton of heated discussions about their…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop
  • Naver’s Webtoon hints at ad business expansion in 2025

    Mar 10, 2025
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    Naver’s Webtoon hints at ad business expansion in 2025

    Crowds gather around WEBTOON’s booth at Amazing Festival, a cultural content festival in Paris, France, in 2023 (Courtesy of Webtoon…

    Advertisement, Gen Z, Japan, KT, Naver
  • Samsung, Celltrion lead biosimilar market in Europe, US

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, Celltrion lead biosimilar market in Europe, US

    A Celltrion researcher Samsung Bioepis Co. and Celltrion Inc. are outpacing long-established global drug manufacturers such as Amgen Inc. and…

    Japan, request, Samsung
  • Trump-driven energy boom spurs Korean firms to hike US gas investments

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Trump-driven energy boom spurs Korean firms to hike US gas investments

    An SK Innovation E&S-operated shale gas field in Woodford, Oklahoma WOODFORD, Oklahoma – A shale gas field in Woodford, Carter…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, POSCO, Seoul, SK Hynix, Ukraine
  • Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    ▲ Snack wars with Blackpink’s Rose South Korea’s snack exports soared to a record high in February, surpassing $40 million…

    Buldak Ramen, Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Lotte, Samsung, Samyang, Social Media, Tourism
  • I am glad that NU’EST disbanded. (Sincerely, a LOVE)

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m usually not one to post like this, but the amount of misinformation in the comments of the r/kpop post…

    Japan, Military, Stress
  • TEMPEST Unveils Vibrant ‘RE: Full Of Youth’ Concept, Promising a Storm of Energy in K-Pop Scene

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TEMPEST Unveils Vibrant ‘RE: Full Of Youth’ Concept, Promising a Storm of Energy in K-Pop Scene

    K-pop fans are abuzz with excitement as TEMPEST, the dynamic six-member boy group under Yuehua Entertainment, prepares to release their…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • SM Entertainment’s Struggles with Western Expansion

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently learned more about NCT 127’s Superhuman controversy, and it seems to reflect a recurring pattern in SM Entertainment’s…

    Controversy, fail, Japan, K-pop
  • Seoul to lift curbs on banks’ investment in Kimchi bonds

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul to lift curbs on banks’ investment in Kimchi bonds

    FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun (far left), BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong (second from left), Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (third from left)…

    BTS, Japan, Kimchi, Seoul
  • Thoughts on dating korean men?

    Mar 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to know your thoughts if this korean guy is serious about dating me or he’s just one of…

    Japan, Korean Guy, Question, travel
  • Affinity, GIC sell out of Kyobo Life; Chairman Shin seeks holding firm, M&A

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Affinity, GIC sell out of Kyobo Life; Chairman Shin seeks holding firm, M&A

    Kyobo Life Insurance’s headquarters in central Seoul Affinity Equity Partners and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC have sold their entire…

    Affinity, Japan, purpose, Seoul
  • S.Korea logs current account surplus in Jan; Growth slows

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea logs current account surplus in Jan; Growth slows

    Container boxes at the Port of Busan (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  South Korea reported a current account surplus for 21…

    Busan, Foreign Workers, Japan, Koreans, martial law, travel
  • Chinese games expand foothold in South Korea

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Chinese games expand foothold in South Korea

    (Screenshot captured from Century Games website) Chinese games are making strong inroads in South Korea, increasing their presence in the…

    Japan
  • Samsung’s system chip, foundry business under close scrutiny for overhaul

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s system chip, foundry business under close scrutiny for overhaul

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip cleanroom Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, has put its system…

    automotive, fail, Hyundai, Japan, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • SK Hynix to exit image sensor market to focus on AI chips

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Hynix to exit image sensor market to focus on AI chips

    (Courtesy of SK Hynix)  SK Hynix Inc. will shutter its image sensor business as the South Korean memory giant doubles…

    Japan, Medical, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • South Korea’s forex reserves dip to nearly 5-year low in February

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s forex reserves dip to nearly 5-year low in February

    (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves diminished to the lowest level in nearly five years last month, largely…

    Japan
  • Trump says Korea interested in Alaska gas project; Korean firms skeptical

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Trump says Korea interested in Alaska gas project; Korean firms skeptical

    US President Donal Trump addresses the US Congress on Tuesday (Courtesy of Trump’s Facebook) South Korea, Japan and other countries…

    BTS, Donald Trump, Japan, POSCO, request, Seoul
  • Korea to create new visa for high-quality foreign talent

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to create new visa for high-quality foreign talent

    Foreign researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (File photo) South Korea said on Wednesday it plans to…

    family, Foreign Workers, Japan, Justice, Korean War, Parents
  • Stronger yen could dampen Koreans’ travel frenzy to Japan

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Stronger yen could dampen Koreans’ travel frenzy to Japan

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

    Japan, Koreans, travel
  • Asia’s Defense Stocks Climb on Hopes of More European Arms Spending

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Asia’s Defense Stocks Climb on Hopes of More European Arms Spending

    European leaders have signaled more readiness to provide Ukraine with security guarantees and expand their defense capabilities. Photo: jung yeon-je/Agence…

    germany, Hyundai, Japan, Military, Peace, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Hyosung to double transformer output to conquer US market

    Mar 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyosung to double transformer output to conquer US market

    Hyosung HICO plant in Memphis, Tennessee (Courtesy of Hyosung HICO)  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — South Korea’s major power system and machinery…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan
  • China under spell of Korean spicy instant noodle; Samyang leads  

    Mar 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China under spell of Korean spicy instant noodle; Samyang leads  

    Korean ramen products in a supermarket in South Korea (Courtesy of Yonhap)  South Korea’s spicy instant noodles are poised to…

    BTS, Japan, Korean Ramen, KT, KT&G, Samyang, Social Media
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    GWANGJU — Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju police… Read more: Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case
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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