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  • TXT’s European Extravaganza: World Tour and Nostalgic Merch Delight Fans

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TXT’s European Extravaganza: World Tour and Nostalgic Merch Delight Fans

    K-pop sensation TOMORROW X TOGETHER, affectionately known as TXT, is set to captivate European fans with their upcoming world tour…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, LG
  • ONF Charts a New Course with ‘FIND THE ROUTE’ Concept (PHOTOS)

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ONF Charts a New Course with ‘FIND THE ROUTE’ Concept (PHOTOS)

    In the ever-evolving landscape of K-pop, ONF is set to make waves with their upcoming release, “ONF:MY IDENTITY,” the first…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Question
  • S.Korea’s bagel sensation London Bagel attracts multiple foreign investors

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s bagel sensation London Bagel attracts multiple foreign investors

    London Bagel Museum bgels and sandwiches  London Bagel Museum, which has ignited a bagel fad in South Korea, has drawn…

    coffee, Global Expansion, Japan, Jeju, Korean Food, Parents, Seoul
  • Sweet Melodies and Pastel Hues: ILLIT’s Japanese Debut Promises a Valentine’s Day Treat

    Feb 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Sweet Melodies and Pastel Hues: ILLIT’s Japanese Debut Promises a Valentine’s Day Treat

    As winter’s chill gives way to the first whispers of spring, K-pop sensation ILLIT is set to warm hearts with…

    Controversy, history, Japan, K-pop
  • The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City

    Feb 7, 2025
    in History
    The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City

    Ancient Beginnings: The Founding of Busan Busan, known as the second largest metropolitan city in South Korea, has a rich…

    Baekje, Busan, Goguryeo, Goryeo, historical tours, history, Japan, Joseon, Korean History, Korean War, Military, Silla, Three Kingdom, Tourism
  • Shinhan Bank reclaims top spot as S.Korea’s leading lender

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Shinhan Bank reclaims top spot as S.Korea’s leading lender

    A branch of Shinhan Bank Vietnam Shinhan Bank, a key arm of Shinhan Financial Group, reclaimed its position as South…

    Japan, martial law
  • On average how do Japanese, Korean, and Chinese white collar and blue collar work cultures compare?

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Japan
  • The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics

    Feb 6, 2025
    in History
    The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics

    Introduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and…

    Baekje, Discussion, family, Goguryeo, Gojoseon, Goryeo, history, Japan, Joseon, Korean History, Korean War, Military, North Korea, political economy, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Seoul, Silla, Three Kingdom, World War
  • Korean beauty giants Amorepacific, LG H&H resurrect from China woes

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean beauty giants Amorepacific, LG H&H resurrect from China woes

    Sulwhasoo is AmorePacific’s premium cosmetics brand South Korea’s two largest cosmetics makers, Amorepacific Corp. and LG H&H Co., are recovering…

    history, Japan, LG, Millennials, Seoul, Shopping
  • MBK-led consortium to take over Japan’s FICT for $656 mn

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK-led consortium to take over Japan’s FICT for $656 mn

    MBK Partners, the largest private equity firm in North Asia, will acquire a full stake in FICT Ltd., a semiconductor…

    Japan, Korea Zinc, Putin
  • HYBE’s New J-Pop Audition Show: A Dream’s Start Line

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    HYBE’s New J-Pop Audition Show: A Dream’s Start Line

    In a thrilling announcement for K-pop and J-pop enthusiasts alike, HYBE Labels Japan is set to launch an exciting new…

    Global Expansion, history, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • LX Patos enters US intermodal logistics market with Japan’s ONE

    Feb 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LX Patos enters US intermodal logistics market with Japan’s ONE

    Boxlinks’ logo (Courtesy of LX Pantos)  LX Pantos Co., South Korea’s largest logistics company under LX International Corp., has advanced…

    Busan, Japan
  • The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond

    Feb 5, 2025
    in History
    The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond

    Ancient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, family, Historical Landmark, historical tours, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean War, Koreans, Military, Politics, Question, Seoul, Silla, study, Three Kingdom, travel
  • BLACKPINK’s JISOO’s Electrifying Asian Tour Kicks Off in Tokyo

    Feb 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BLACKPINK’s JISOO’s Electrifying Asian Tour Kicks Off in Tokyo

    K-pop sensation JISOO, a member of the globally acclaimed group BLACKPINK, is set to dazzle fans with her solo debut…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • What’s going on in your respective fandoms? (Feb 2025)

    Feb 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone👋, it’s been a while and I’m back with another edition of this post! TXT, BOYNEXTDOOR, and BTS are…

    BTS, family, Japan, travel
  • OpenAI, SoftBank tap Samsung for Stargate AI initiative

    Feb 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    OpenAI, SoftBank tap Samsung for Stargate AI initiative

    SoftBank Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son (left) and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attend a talk session in Tokyo on February…

    Japan, Kakao, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea’s beauty retailer CJ Olive Young to open first US offline outlet

    Feb 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s beauty retailer CJ Olive Young to open first US offline outlet

    A CJ Olive Young outlet in Seoul CJ Olive Young Corp., South Korea’s top beauty store chain, said on Tuesday it…

    driver, Global Expansion, Japan, Seoul
  • Things in kpop that give you the slightest of icks

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This isn’t really about issues are known to be controversial or strike up conversation, like debuting minors or the way…

    Japan
  • Kakao set to announce AI partnership with OpenAI

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao set to announce AI partnership with OpenAI

    Greg Brockman (left) and Sam Altman, co-founders of OpenAI, discuss the future of AI with Korean AI developers at a…

    Discussion, Japan, Kakao, Korea Development, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Hanwha, LG to join hands to take on Tesla with solar energy packages

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha, LG to join hands to take on Tesla with solar energy packages

    Hanwha Solutions, the parent of Hanwha Q cells, started mass production of solar panels in the US state of Georgia…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • D-10 visa

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello ! I am gonna graduate soon from sogang university and I am going to do my masters in Japan…

    Japan
  • I:MOND Dazzles in Concept Photos for Upcoming Mini-Album “Under My”

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    I:MOND Dazzles in Concept Photos for Upcoming Mini-Album “Under My”

    K-pop sensation I:MOND is set to captivate fans with their highly anticipated 1st mini-album, “Under My,” scheduled for release on…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry
  • Korea estimated to have surpassed Japan in GDP per capita

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea estimated to have surpassed Japan in GDP per capita

    submitted by /u/Financial_Army_5557 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • (not hate) just wondering

    Feb 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    (not hate) just wondering

    i’ve noticed on a lot of sanrio merchandise or general ‘kawaii’ korean/japanese merchandise they’ll use this Z symbol. i always…

    Japan
  • IVE’s Wonyoung Shines in Cosmopolitan Korea’s February Issue with Hapa Kristin Collaboration

    Feb 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Wonyoung Shines in Cosmopolitan Korea’s February Issue with Hapa Kristin Collaboration

    IVE’s Wonyoung has once again captivated fans with her stunning appearance on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea’s February 2025 issue,…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop
  • Lim Jangsu (림장수, 林長守) was a Korean Kamikaze pilot who died in a suicide attack on US navy vessels in the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1944; he was from Yeomju-eup near Sinuiju

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lim Jangsu (림장수, 林長守) was a Korean Kamikaze pilot who died in a suicide attack on US navy vessels in the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1944; he was from Yeomju-eup near Sinuiju

    These two Imperial propaganda news articles from January 1945 cover an ethnic Korean kamikaze pilot, Lim Jangsu (林長守). Lim Jangsu…

    family, history, Japan, Military, North Korea, Parents, Question, travel
  • Cha Eun Woo Captivates Fans with Elegant Pictorial in ELLE Korea’s February Issue

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Cha Eun Woo Captivates Fans with Elegant Pictorial in ELLE Korea’s February Issue

    Cha Eun Woo, the charismatic member of the popular K-pop group ASTRO, has once again stolen the spotlight with his…

    Japan, K-pop, Mystery, netizens
  • Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Art, History
    Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering…

    Cultural Diversity, Curiosity, Demographics, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, LG, Question, Social Media, squid game, Suga, traditional games
  • Fantastic chicken texture at a local Korean-Japanese place – I want to replicate it/best way to marinate chicken?

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The meat is firm but still tender, not even close to being dry, and super flavorful. It’s the best chicken…

    Bibimbap, Japan, Kimchi, LG
  • Slowly but surely, nothing wrong with starting small

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Pre-face: This goes mostly for big company groups because usually they are the ones with budget to maintain their artists…

    BTS, fail, Japan
  • The Best K-pop Collabs with Western Artists in 2024 revisited

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    The Best K-pop Collabs with Western Artists in 2024 revisited

    Partly based on this article @ kpoptips.com. We recommend you read it. In 2024, several outstanding K-pop collaborations with Western…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop
  • A Stunning Preview of Elegance in ELLE Japan’s March Issue

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    A Stunning Preview of Elegance in ELLE Japan’s March Issue

    K-pop’s rising stars MEOVV are set to captivate fans with their stunning pictorial in the upcoming March 2025 issue of…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • TWICE’s Mina Dazzles in first solo Vogue Japan cover photoshoot, FENDI, Boucheron

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWICE’s Mina Dazzles in first solo Vogue Japan cover photoshoot, FENDI, Boucheron

    TWICE member Mina has captivated fans and fashion enthusiasts with her stunning appearance in the March 2025 issue of Vogue…

    Japan, K-pop
  • What or who is your biggest kpop what if

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For me it’s definitely Boa. I was watching one of her interviews where it was mentioned that she had no…

    BTS, fail, Japan
  • Thinking about it, isn’t idle in the most perfect conditions balancing money/success and stress/online hate?

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was thinking recently how successful idle were since debut. They have been consistently in top 5 groups of their…

    Japan, Social Media, Stress
  • Thinking about it, isn’t idle in the most perfect conditions balancing money/success and stress/online hate?

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was thinking recently how successful idle were since debut. They have been consistently in top 5 groups of their…

    Japan, Social Media, Stress
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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