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  • Are there any funny korean social media accounts out there

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Im posting this here because it’s prob the sub with the best demographic for this post 💀 So I’m Korean…

    Japan, Korean American, KT, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Coupang Eats starts food delivery service in Japan

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Coupang Eats starts food delivery service in Japan

    Coupang Eats, a food delivery app operated by South Korea’s No. 1 e-commerce platform Coupang Inc., launched its first overseas…

    Coupang, Japan, Tokyo
  • Amazing artwork

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an animator just back from a wonderful trip to Seoul and Busan. While I’ve been to Japan four times…

    Animator, Busan, coffee, Japan, Seoul
  • When all of Korea was forced to bow to Yasukuni Shrine to worship Imperial Japan’s war dead as gods: a chilling moment at 9:15 AM on October 23, 1944

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    When all of Korea was forced to bow to Yasukuni Shrine to worship Imperial Japan’s war dead as gods: a chilling moment at 9:15 AM on October 23, 1944

    On October 23, 1944, during one of the darkest chapters of Imperial Japanese colonial rule over Korea, the entire peninsula…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • Hyundai Steel sells over 1 mn tons of auto steel to non-captive customers

    Jan 21, 2025
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    Hyundai Steel sells over 1 mn tons of auto steel to non-captive customers

    High-strength hot stamping steel sheets for car body developed by Hyundai Steel Hyundai Steel Co., South Korea’s second-largest steelmaker, sold…

    automotive, Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, POSCO
  • K-pop Sensation ZEROBASEONE Collaborates with Horror Manga Legend for New Single

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-pop Sensation ZEROBASEONE Collaborates with Horror Manga Legend for New Single

    In an unexpected twist that’s sending ripples through the K-pop and manga communities alike, rising boy group ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) has…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry
  • Hanwha Aerospace nears $276 million K9 howitzer deal with Vietnam

    Jan 20, 2025
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    Hanwha Aerospace nears $276 million K9 howitzer deal with Vietnam

    Hanwha Aerospace unveils the latest model of its K9 self-propelled howitzer, the K9A2, on Sept. 12, 2023 South Korea’s Hanwha…

    Discussion, germany, Japan, Military
  • MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Michael ByungJu Kim (left), co-founder, partner and chairman of MBK Partners and Kyungin David Lee, UBS Group vice chair for…

    financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Seoul, Survey
  • Do you think South Korean society will eventually give up extreme materialism?

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Decades ago, the Japanese were known for their ostentatious displays of wealth and extreme face culture when it comes to…

    Japan
  • S.E.S Bada’s recent post about BoA almost made me cry

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A few hours ago, Bada posted a two-shot with BoA on her Instagram, almost definitely taken before/after the recent 30th…

    Japan
  • HD Hyundai Electric to invest $274 mn in transformer output ramp-ups

    Jan 19, 2025
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    HD Hyundai Electric to invest $274 mn in transformer output ramp-ups

    Power transformer by HD Hyundai Electric (Courtesy of HD Hyundai Electric)  HD Hyundai Electric Co., a South Korean electric power…

    germany, Hyundai, Japan
  • Kpop covers of jpop songs 🤯specifically starto (ex-johnny groups) songs

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is for all my jpop x kpop lovers but I’ve been tripping out for the past two days about…

    Japan, Justice, K-pop
  • Piccoma tops consumer spending ranking in Japan

    Jan 17, 2025
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    Piccoma tops consumer spending ranking in Japan

    The capture of Piccoma’s homepage   Kakao Piccoma, a Japanese digital comics app subsidiary of South Korean mobile giant Kakao Corp.,…

    Japan, Kakao, mobile game
  • 99 Chinese spies found in raid during ML and detained in Okinawa, Japan

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Japan
  • CVC poised to buy S.Korea’s top contact lens maker OLENS

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CVC poised to buy S.Korea’s top contact lens maker OLENS

    K-pop idol Blackpink has served as OLENS’ global ambassador CVC Capital Partners is in the final stage of negotiations to…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, Medical, Seoul
  • Naver Webtoon invests in Japan’s Number Nine

    Jan 16, 2025
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    Naver Webtoon invests in Japan’s Number Nine

    South Korea’s Naver Webtoon said on Thursday that its Japanese service operator Line Digital Frontier invested in Number Nine, a…

    Japan, Naver
  • Lotte Duty Free unveils robot bartender in Gimpo Int’l Airport

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte Duty Free unveils robot bartender in Gimpo Int’l Airport

    South Korea’s Lotte Duty Free said on Thursday it placed its AI-based robot bartenders in Gimpo International Airport. Lotte Duty…

    Japan, Lotte
  • Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    The crude stick-figure diagram, sketched in blue ink, details how North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia in the Ukraine war should…

    identification, Japan, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, KT, LG, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Question, request, Seoul, study, Ukraine
  • If Lee Jae-Myung became President, how would it effect Korea’s relationship with the US and Japan?

    Jan 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It seems like Yoon is thankfully not going to return to presidency. Thus, with Lee Jae-Myung the likely new president,…

    Japan
  • The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global Crises

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global Crises

    Introduction to the Korean Economy The Korean economy has undergone a remarkable transformation since the end of the Korean War…

    automotive, fail, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Korean War, Military, Tourism, travel
  • The Journey of Korean Immigrants: A History & Trends Outside the United States

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Journey of Korean Immigrants: A History & Trends Outside the United States

    Introduction to Korean Immigration Korean immigration has a rich and complex history that dates back to the late 19th century.…

    automotive, Bibimbap, Demographics, Discrimination, family, Gen Z, germany, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, korean immigrants, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Millennials, Perspectives, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo, World War
  • The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…

    Bibimbap, BTS, cold war, Demographics, Discrimination, Discussion, family, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, korean immigrants, Korean Language, Korean War, Koreans, Lawmakers, LG, Military, Old Korea, Politics, Suga, World War
  • South Korea’s steel imports from China at 7-year high

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s steel imports from China at 7-year high

    Hot-rolled steel plates at POSCO steel mill in Gwangyang, South Korea South Korea’s imports of steel products from China climbed…

    Hyundai, Japan, POSCO, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Do you think Koreans are not well regarded in other parts of the world? What are your expierances?

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I got bored this weekend and searched up keyword ‘korean’ in other forums, like Vietnam, China, and Japan etc and…

    Japan, Koreans, travel
  • DOR sets sights on TikTok-like virtual world for gamers  

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    DOR sets sights on TikTok-like virtual world for gamers  

    Screenshot captured from Team Dor page  South Korean startup DOR Corporation has thrown down the gauntlet to Discord, a popular…

    Faker, Japan, KT, Social Media
  • China’s BYD enters S.Korean EV market

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China’s BYD enters S.Korean EV market

    BYD’s Atto 3 (Courtesy of BYD) China’s electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co. officially debuts in the South Korean passenger…

    Japan, Kia
  • Am I a Koreaboo after all?

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m posting in this subreddit to hear about actual Koreans’ opinion and not random people who know absolutely nothing of…

    family, history, Japan, Koreans, North Korea, Parents
  • Anonymous blogger exposes Imperial Japan’s historical mistreatment of Korea

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Anonymous blogger exposes Imperial Japan’s historical mistreatment of Korea

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

    Japan
  • NewJeans’ Hyein Dazzles in Louis Vuitton for DAZED Korea’s January 2025 Issue

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NewJeans’ Hyein Dazzles in Louis Vuitton for DAZED Korea’s January 2025 Issue

    K-pop sensation Hyein, the youngest member of the girl group NewJeans, is making waves in the fashion world with her…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • RED VELVET TITLE-TRACK RANKING until early 2025

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As the title says, I wanted to make a rank of all red velvet tt, don’t eat me alive if…

    Japan, LG
  • Stats about Kpop groups : Age, nationality, etc.

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m sorry for the delay between my previous stats post and this one. I was really busy in…

    Curiosity, Japan, Question
  • What does the title of kdrama “Descendants of the sun” reference? Does it have specific meaning in Korean?

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi. Watching the mentioned drama, and got curious what does the name means? It feels poetic, akin to “the land…

    Japan
  • MBK Partners’ vice chair vows to hike Korea Zinc’s value to $20.6 billion

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK Partners’ vice chair vows to hike Korea Zinc’s value to $20.6 billion

    Kim Kwang-il, vice chairman of MBK Partners, interviews with The Korea Economic Daily The battle over Korea Zinc Inc.’s management control…

    Japan, Korea Zinc, Seoul
  • People who attended a BTS tour (PTD , speak yourself..)

    Jan 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How hard is it to get barricada and soundcheck? I just saw a tweet saying PTD barricade sold out in…

    BTS, Japan, travel
  • Foreign direct investments in Korea hit a record $34.57 billion in 2024

    Jan 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Foreign direct investments in Korea hit a record $34.57 billion in 2024

    Foreign investment commitments to Korea rise for the fourth consecutive year Foreign direct investments in South Korea hit a record…

    Busan, Japan
  • Hyundai mulls building 1st overseas steel mill in Louisiana

    Jan 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai mulls building 1st overseas steel mill in Louisiana

    Hyundai Steel employees smelting iron at a blast furnace (Courtesy of Hyundai Steel) WASHINGTON D.C. – Hyundai Motor Group is…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
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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