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  • It’s shin ramyeon Japanese version. There’s more flakes

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community
    It’s shin ramyeon Japanese version. There’s more flakes

    submitted by /u/koreanburger2 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Protesters calling for the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrate news of his impeachment in Seoul. Photo: Anthony Wallace/Agence…

    cold war, Democracy, history, Japan, Justice, Koreans, KT, martial law, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Punishment, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • K-pop Sensation SEVENTEEN Crowned “Top K-pop Touring Artist” at 2024 Billboard Music Awards

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Entertainment

    Global powerhouse SEVENTEEN has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing their first-ever Billboard Music Award for “Top K-pop Touring Artist” at…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • IU Crowned Billboard Korea’s No. 1 Artist of the Year: A Look at Her Remarkable Journey

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Entertainment

    Image Credit: Buy The Flag On Amazon Here. All Rights are with EDAM Entertainment. South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Protest, Seoul, Survey, Tourism
  • BoyNextDoor Unveils Heartfelt New Single: ‘If I Say, I Love You’

    Dec 17, 2024
    in Entertainment
    BoyNextDoor Unveils Heartfelt New Single: ‘If I Say, I Love You’

    K-pop boy band BoyNextDoor is making waves with the announcement of their first digital single, “If I say, I love you,” set…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • WHO is now the Longest-charting song by a Korean Soloist on Billboard Hot 100 this decade!

    Dec 17, 2024
    in Community

    Jimin just broke the record for the longest charting song on Billboard Hot 100 by a K-pop soloist this decade…

    Japan, K-pop, Military
  • TWICE Continues to Dominate: Billboard 200 Success and 2025 World Tour Announcement

    Dec 17, 2024
    in Entertainment
    TWICE Continues to Dominate: Billboard 200 Success and 2025 World Tour Announcement

    K-pop sensation TWICE has once again proven their global appeal with their latest album ‘STRATEGY’ debuting at No. 4 on…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • RaonSecure to supply biometrics to SBI Sumishin Net Bank

    Dec 17, 2024
    in News
    RaonSecure to supply biometrics to SBI Sumishin Net Bank

    South Korean cybersecurity firm RaonSecure Co. said on Monday it signed a $2.5 million contract with SBI Sumishin Net Bank,…

    Japan
  • MYERA’s Debut: A Journey of Empowerment Begins with ‘Lie ライ Lie / Be Naked’

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Entertainment
    MYERA’s Debut: A Journey of Empowerment Begins with ‘Lie ライ Lie / Be Naked’

    Excitement is building in the K-pop and J-pop communities as the new girl group MYERA prepares for their highly anticipated debut. Comprising…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media
  • Korean’s yen savings fall on profit-taking despite BOJ rate hike views

    Dec 16, 2024
    in News
    Korean’s yen savings fall on profit-taking despite BOJ rate hike views

    Stacks of 10,000-yen-bill bundles at Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul (File photo by News1) Yen-denominated deposits in South Korea fell…

    Japan, martial law, Seoul
  • Musinsa, Zozo to support S.Korean fashion brands

    Dec 16, 2024
    in News
    Musinsa, Zozo to support S.Korean fashion brands

    Jo Man-ho, the general representative of Musinsa, and Hirotaro Sawada,.the President and CEO of Zozo (Courtesy of Musinsa) South Korea’s…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • S.Korea to hold IR session to unveil market-boosting steps: finance minister

    Dec 16, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea to hold IR session to unveil market-boosting steps: finance minister

    Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (right) holds an economy-related minsters’ meeting to discuss ways to stabilize the…

    Japan, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • Korean paper makers to file anti-dumping complaint vs Japanese rivals

    Dec 15, 2024
    in News
    Korean paper makers to file anti-dumping complaint vs Japanese rivals

    Kraft liner board made by Korean companies (left), Japanese liner board (center), Japanese liner board made three years ago (right)…

    Japan, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • The events of December 3rd remind me of the 1993 anime film “Patlabor 2”, where the Japanese government utilized the JSDF in a coup d’état

    Dec 13, 2024
    in Community
    The events of December 3rd remind me of the 1993 anime film “Patlabor 2”, where the Japanese government utilized the JSDF in a coup d’état

    submitted by /u/vans1968 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • CRAVITY Unveils Electrifying New Music Video “Secret beyond the Horizon: Now or Never”

    Dec 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    CRAVITY Unveils Electrifying New Music Video “Secret beyond the Horizon: Now or Never”

    K-pop sensation CRAVITY has made a triumphant return to the music scene with their latest single album “FIND THE ORBIT”…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul, Social Media
  • POSCO Future M develops technology to make electrode rods

    Dec 12, 2024
    in News
    POSCO Future M develops technology to make electrode rods

    Electrode rods manufactured by POSCO Future M (Courtesy of POSCO Future M) POSCO Future M Co., a battery material and…

    Japan, POSCO
  • Asiana Airlines joins Korean Air as subsidiary

    Dec 12, 2024
    in News
    Asiana Airlines joins Korean Air as subsidiary

    Asiana Airlines Inc., one of South Korea’s only two full-service carriers, has passed into history after 36 years of operation…

    history, Japan
  • Mirae Asset rises to 12th-largest ETF manager with $141 billion in assets

    Dec 11, 2024
    in News
    Mirae Asset rises to 12th-largest ETF manager with $141 billion in assets

    Mirae Asset Global Investments’ ETF provider Tiger ETF debuts on the Nasdaq South Korea’s leading asset manager Mirae Asset Financial…

    Global Expansion, Japan, Seoul
  • Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    SHINee’s beloved member Taemin is set to electrify fans across North America with his highly anticipated solo world tour, “Ephemeral Gaze”.…

    Daejeon, Discussion, Houston, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Kia, LG, Sex, Social Media
  • Stray Kids to perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Stray Kids to perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

    Stray Kids, the dynamic K-pop group known for their energetic performances and self-produced music, is set to take the stage…

    BTS, Daejeon, Fame, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • LG CNS to use IPO proceeds to buy foreign IT firm

    Dec 9, 2024
    in News
    LG CNS to use IPO proceeds to buy foreign IT firm

    LG CNS headquarters building in Seoul (Courtesy of LG CNS) LG CNS Co., the information technology service unit of South…

    Global Expansion, Japan, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Samsung, Seoul
  • SHINee’s Onew Set to Release 4th Mini Album with Pre-release Single ‘만세’

    Dec 8, 2024
    in Entertainment
    SHINee’s Onew Set to Release 4th Mini Album with Pre-release Single ‘만세’

    K-pop fans, get ready for an exciting new release from one of SHINee’s beloved members! Onew, known for his distinctive…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Question, Social Media
  • SEVENTEEN’s DK Dazzles in Y Magazine x AMUSE Winter 2024 Issue

    Dec 5, 2024
    in Entertainment
    SEVENTEEN’s DK Dazzles in Y Magazine x AMUSE Winter 2024 Issue

    Art Credit @zh_uting Seventeen Fan Art K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN’s DK is set to captivate fans with his latest solo feature…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Song Reviews:: 2024 December 02 – December 04; Greatest Hits:: Chocolate – What To Do; Spotify Wrapped

    Dec 5, 2024
    in Community

    Hello, everyone! Lovely day today! I was holding on to this Greatest Hits until Spotify Wrapped came out because someone…

    Japan, purpose, Scandal
  • A lot will happen to Treasure from now to next year. So, I feel like talking about it.

    Dec 4, 2024
    in Community

    When I say a lot, it’s a lot by YG standard of course, probably bare minimum for other teams. After…

    family, Japan
  • The Evolution of Korean Democracy: A Journey Through Suppression and Resistance

    Dec 3, 2024
    in History
    The Evolution of Korean Democracy: A Journey Through Suppression and Resistance

    Ancient Foundations of Korean Governance The early governance systems of Korea can be traced back to ancient states such as…

    Baekje, Democracy, Goguryeo, Gojoseon, Goryeo, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, Justice, korean democracy, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean War, Koreans, martial law, Military, North Korea, Peace, Perspectives, Protest, Silla, Three Kingdom
  • LG Energy set to acquire GM’s $1 bn stake in Ultium JV plant in Michigan

    Dec 3, 2024
    in News
    LG Energy set to acquire GM’s $1 bn stake in Ultium JV plant in Michigan

    LG Energy Solution’s lithium-ion polymer batteries South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. plans to acquire General Motors Co.’s stake in…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Japan, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung
  • South Korea and Japan arms industries grow nearly as fast as Russia’s

    Dec 3, 2024
    in Community
    South Korea and Japan arms industries grow nearly as fast as Russia’s

    submitted by /u/Signal-Initial-7841 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • K-pop Sensation SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Graces Magazine Covers, Captivating Fans Worldwide

    Dec 2, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Sensation SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Graces Magazine Covers, Captivating Fans Worldwide

    Images in this article are owned by Pledis Entertainment, Rolling Stone Japan and Esquire Korea. SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, a multifaceted talent…

    Choi Young, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Perspectives, Social Media
  • Korea’s LCCs to counter headwinds with exclusive routes, lower fares

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s LCCs to counter headwinds with exclusive routes, lower fares

    Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul (File photo) South Korea’s budget airlines are geared up to weather the sector’s downturn…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, Seoul, travel
  • Blackstone, Carlyle, MBK vying for CJ CheilJedang’s bio business

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    Blackstone, Carlyle, MBK vying for CJ CheilJedang’s bio business

     CJ CheilJedang’s headquarters in Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) Blackstone, Carlyle Group and MBK Partners have joined the race to purchase…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Global Expansion, Japan, Seoul
  • Rebellions, Sapeon Korea finalizes merger

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    Rebellions, Sapeon Korea finalizes merger

    Rebellions Inc., a South Korean artificial intelligence chip design startup, officially merged with Sapeon Korea to form the first domestic…

    Japan, Korean Art
  • China’s Alibaba acquires 5% of Ably in 1st equity investment in Korean firm

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    China’s Alibaba acquires 5% of Ably in 1st equity investment in Korean firm

    Advertisement of Ably Corp. (Photo captured from Ably’s website) Chinese online shopping giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has invested 100…

    Advertisement, Coupang, Japan, Naver, Shopping
  • GFRIEND’s Triumphant Return: A Decade of Memories Celebrated

    Dec 1, 2024
    in Entertainment
    GFRIEND’s Triumphant Return: A Decade of Memories Celebrated

    K-pop fans, rejoice! The beloved girl group GFRIEND is making a spectacular comeback to mark their 10th anniversary. In a…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry
  • studying in korea

    Dec 1, 2024
    in Community

    hello everyone! i am currently studying communication and media in romania and i’ve been wanting to study in korea/japan since…

    Japan, Seoul, study
  • Lee Junho’s Highly Anticipated Fan Concert “Midnight Sun” Set to Electrify Incheon

    Nov 30, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Lee Junho’s Highly Anticipated Fan Concert “Midnight Sun” Set to Electrify Incheon

    K-pop fans, get ready for an extraordinary musical experience! Lee Junho from the legendary group 2PM is preparing to host…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
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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