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  • Japan weighs South Koreans as eligible for 2nd working holiday visa

    Mar 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japan weighs South Koreans as eligible for 2nd working holiday visa

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

    Japan, Koreans
  • About key kpop markets and what makes them so

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m just curious to understand the commercial perspective. As I assume, the inclusion of foreign members in kpop groups is…

    driver, Japan
  • SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups Stuns in Numéro TOKYO April 2025 Special Edition: A Visual Feast for Fans

    Feb 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups Stuns in Numéro TOKYO April 2025 Special Edition: A Visual Feast for Fans

    K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN’s leader S.Coups has once again captivated fans with his latest photoshoot for Numéro TOKYO’s April 2025 Special…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Photography, purpose, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Any Korean meme subreddits for foreigners?

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I highly enjoy a subreddit called r/japanesepeopletwitter. Is there any Korean equivalent? I like learning about other countries memes and…

    Japan, Social Media
  • US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eyes March visit to Seoul

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eyes March visit to Seoul

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference in Brussels in February (Courtesy of Yonhap) US Defense Secretary…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Military, martial law, Military, Seoul, Tokyo
  • CHA Biotech seeks to resume healthcare unit IPO after affiliates’ merger

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CHA Biotech seeks to resume healthcare unit IPO after affiliates’ merger

    CHA Bio Group’s headquarters in Korea CHA Biotech Co., South Korea’s leading stem cell therapeutics developer, plans to resume an…

    Discussion, family, Japan, Medical, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Rosé tteokbokki… what’s missing?

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I absolutely love rosé tteokbokki and I’ve found a pretty solid recipe that fits my tastes well, ie gochujang, gochugaru,…

    Japan, Suga, travel
  • HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean to jointly bid for high-stakes warship deals

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean to jointly bid for high-stakes warship deals

    A 1,500-ton landing ship (from the top), a 3,400-ton frigate and a 2,200-ton deepwater guard ship built by HD Hyundai…

    Donald Trump, fail, germany, Hyundai, Japan
  • Hi-Fi Un!corn Soars with ‘Beat it Beat it’: K-Pop’s Rising Band Unveils Ethereal Sky-Themed Concept Photos

    Feb 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Hi-Fi Un!corn Soars with ‘Beat it Beat it’: K-Pop’s Rising Band Unveils Ethereal Sky-Themed Concept Photos

    In a dazzling display of artistic vision, the rising K-pop sensation Hi-Fi Un!corn has set hearts aflutter with the release…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Stray Kids Dazzle in Tommy Hilfiger’s GQ Korea Photoshoot: A Fashion Fusion of K-Pop and American Style

    Feb 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids Dazzle in Tommy Hilfiger’s GQ Korea Photoshoot: A Fashion Fusion of K-Pop and American Style

    Stray Kids, the globally renowned K-pop sensation, has once again captured the fashion world’s attention with their latest collaboration for…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • SK Innovation E&S to secure 10 mn tons of LNG to compete with BP, Shell

    Feb 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Innovation E&S to secure 10 mn tons of LNG to compete with BP, Shell

    SKi E&S is Korea’s largest city gas supplier SK Innovation E&S (SKI E&S), the natural gas business unit of South…

    driver, Japan
  • NCT’s Mark Stuns in Polo Ralph Lauren for Arena Homme+ Korea’s March 2025 Issue

    Feb 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NCT’s Mark Stuns in Polo Ralph Lauren for Arena Homme+ Korea’s March 2025 Issue

    K-pop sensation Mark Lee of NCT is set to grace the cover of Arena Homme+ Korea’s March 2025 issue, showcasing…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • Vogue Korea Features TWICE’s Chaeyoung: Empowering Women Through Fashion & Artistry

    Feb 22, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Vogue Korea Features TWICE’s Chaeyoung: Empowering Women Through Fashion & Artistry

    TWICE’s Chaeyoung has made a stunning appearance in the March 2025 issue of Vogue Korea, titled “Woman and Work,” where…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • K-Pop Sensation Jang Wonyoung Stuns in Vogue Korea’s March 2025 Issue with Tommy Jeans

    Feb 22, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Sensation Jang Wonyoung Stuns in Vogue Korea’s March 2025 Issue with Tommy Jeans

    In a dazzling collaboration that’s set to captivate fashion enthusiasts and K-pop fans alike, IVE’s Jang Wonyoung has graced the…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Japanese envoy pays respects to victims of May 18 democratization movement at cemetery

    Feb 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japanese envoy pays respects to victims of May 18 democratization movement at cemetery

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

    Japan
  • Funny channels about Korean language

    Feb 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m learning Korean and I guess because it’s similar enough for the YT algorithm, I keep getting recommended various Japanese…

    Japan, Korean Language, LG
  • ENHYPEN Dazzles in Prada for Harper’s BAZAAR Japan April 2025 Issue

    Feb 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ENHYPEN Dazzles in Prada for Harper’s BAZAAR Japan April 2025 Issue

    K-pop sensation ENHYPEN has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with their stunning appearance in the April 2025…

    Japan, K-pop
  • South Korea to levy 38% anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel products

    Feb 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea to levy 38% anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel products

    Hot-rolled steel plates produced at POSCO’s steel mill at Gwangyang Steelworks South Korea plans to impose up to 38% provisional…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, POSCO, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea Investment & Securities aims to be Asia’s top securities firm

    Feb 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea Investment & Securities aims to be Asia’s top securities firm

    Kim Sung-hwan, chief executive of Korea Investment & Securities Korea Investment & Securities Co. will step up its asset management…

    Japan
  • China likely to lift ban on South Korea’s K-wave as early as May

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China likely to lift ban on South Korea’s K-wave as early as May

    BEIJING – China will likely lift its ban on Hallyu, or Korean popular culture in the country, as early as…

    Japan, Jeju, K-pop, Korea Development, Seoul, Tourism
  • Korea to probe Chinese, Japanese steel imports over anti-dumping claims

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to probe Chinese, Japanese steel imports over anti-dumping claims

    Hyundai Steel employees are heating iron at a blast furnace South Korea is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into…

    Hyundai, Japan, POSCO, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Hi-Fi Un!corn Signs with Sony Music, Launching Global Music Career

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Hi-Fi Un!corn Signs with Sony Music, Launching Global Music Career

    Hi-Fi Un!corn, a dynamic K-pop band, is poised to make a significant leap onto the global stage, having signed with…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Korean tractor maker Daedong ends two decades of partnership with Deere

    Feb 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean tractor maker Daedong ends two decades of partnership with Deere

    Daedong’s tractor sold in the US market under the KIOTI brand Daedong Corp., South Korea’s leading tractor and farm machinery…

    germany, Japan, Kakao, KT, POSCO, Seoul
  • Japanese Military ‘Comfort Woman’ Survivor Gil Won-ok Passes Away… Only 7 Survivors Remain | 일본군 ‘위안부’ 피해 길원옥 할머니 별세···생존자 7명뿐

    Feb 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japanese Military ‘Comfort Woman’ Survivor Gil Won-ok Passes Away… Only 7 Survivors Remain | 일본군 ‘위안부’ 피해 길원옥 할머니 별세···생존자 7명뿐

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

    Japan, Military
  • Are Korean buddhists vegetarian?

    Feb 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was researching and I found that apparently 16% of Koreans are buddhist but only 5% are vegetarian or vegan.…

    Japan, Koreans
  • ENHYPEN Members Shine in High-Fashion Magazine Collaborations

    Feb 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ENHYPEN Members Shine in High-Fashion Magazine Collaborations

    K-pop sensation ENHYPEN is making waves in the fashion world with two prestigious magazine features set to captivate fans in…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • 51% of Japanese feel relations with South Korea are “good”: survey

    Feb 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Japan, Survey
  • PAG raises $4 bn for opportunistic Asia real estate fund

    Feb 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    PAG raises $4 bn for opportunistic Asia real estate fund

    A night view of Seoul’s central business district (Courtesy of Getty Images) PAG, an Asia Pacific-focused alternative investment firm, on…

    family, Japan, Seoul, Stress
  • GS25 follows Japan’s lead, brings fashion to convenience stores

    Feb 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    GS25 follows Japan’s lead, brings fashion to convenience stores

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

    Japan
  • Sweet Melodies and Silver Screens: ILLIT’s ‘Almond Chocolate’ Delights Fans

    Feb 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Sweet Melodies and Silver Screens: ILLIT’s ‘Almond Chocolate’ Delights Fans

    K-pop sensation ILLIT is set to sweeten Valentine’s Day with their first Japanese original single, “Almond Chocolate,” releasing on February…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Social Media, Tokyo
  • HD Hyundai, Hanwha to tap into $242 billion US Navy warship market

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai, Hanwha to tap into $242 billion US Navy warship market

    HD Hyundai’s booth at Gastech 2023 in Singapore South Korea’s two warship builders – HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan
  • South Korean State Think Tank Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast, Flags U.S. Tariff Risk

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean State Think Tank Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast, Flags U.S. Tariff Risk

    The Korean Development Institute now forecasts South Korea’s gross domestic product growth at 1.6% in 2025, slower than its projection…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Korea Development
  • Lunar Butterflies: LUN8’s Enchanting Comeback Teaser Photos

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Lunar Butterflies: LUN8’s Enchanting Comeback Teaser Photos

    In a dazzling display of artistry and anticipation, K-pop sensation LUN8 has unveiled their latest concept photos for their upcoming…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Tokyo
  • Mirae Asset preps bitcoin covered call ETF launch: chairman

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Mirae Asset preps bitcoin covered call ETF launch: chairman

    Mirae Asset Financial Group is preparing to launch a bitcoin covered call exchange traded fund (ETF) for global investors to…

    Japan, Samsung
  • K-Pop Sensation NOMAD Set to Dazzle Tokyo with Two-Week Concert Series

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Sensation NOMAD Set to Dazzle Tokyo with Two-Week Concert Series

    The rising K-Pop boy group NOMAD is gearing up to take Tokyo by storm with their upcoming concert series, “NOMAD…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Middle East: New land of opportunity for Korean medical devices

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Middle East: New land of opportunity for Korean medical devices

    Arab Health conference in January 2024 South Korea is making inroads into the Middle East’s medical device market dominated by…

    Discussion, Japan, Medical
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Latest Korean News

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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