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  • Inherited racism

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Inherited racism

    Moved to Canada when i was around 6. My father had taught me to hate the Japanese and dislike/ look…

    Japan, Koreans, Parents
  • Shingu University Festival 2024: Experience the Ultimate K-Pop Celebration!

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Shingu University Festival 2024: Experience the Ultimate K-Pop Celebration!

    Excitement is building among K-pop enthusiasts as Shingu University gears up for its highly anticipated 17th October festival. This year’s…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Elegance Redefined: Jennie of BLACKPINK Graces W Korea’s November Issue

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Elegance Redefined: Jennie of BLACKPINK Graces W Korea’s November Issue

    In a stunning display of elegance and style, BLACKPINK’s Jennie has once again graced the cover of W Korea for…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • OMEGAX Takes Center Stage: 2024 ‘To.’ Tour Promises Unforgettable Concerts in Japan!

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    OMEGAX Takes Center Stage: 2024 ‘To.’ Tour Promises Unforgettable Concerts in Japan!

    K-pop sensation OMEGAX is gearing up to take Japan by storm with their highly anticipated 2024 ‘To.’ Tour. This exciting announcement…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Lotte, Social Media, Tokyo
  • NewJeans’ Haerin Graces Marie Claire Korea’s November 2024 Cover in Dior Collaboration

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NewJeans’ Haerin Graces Marie Claire Korea’s November 2024 Cover in Dior Collaboration

    K-pop sensation Haerin, a member of the popular girl group NewJeans, has once again captured the spotlight with her latest…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • Cheers to Two Years: Celebrating Lee Chaeyeon’s Solo Journey in K-Pop!

    Oct 11, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Cheers to Two Years: Celebrating Lee Chaeyeon’s Solo Journey in K-Pop!

    Today marks a significant milestone for K-pop fans as Lee Chaeyeon celebrates the second anniversary of her solo debut. Known…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • XG’s ‘IYKYK’: A Cosmic Journey of Sound and Vision in K-Pop – The Video

    Oct 11, 2024
    in Entertainment

    K-pop sensation XG has once again captivated their audience with the release of their latest single “IYKYK” (If You Know…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry
  • Empowerment and Elegance: JENNIE’s New Single ‘Mantra’ Takes Center Stage

    Oct 11, 2024
    in Entertainment

    K-pop sensation JENNIE has made her highly anticipated solo return with the release of her new single “Mantra” and its…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
  • HD Hyundai unveils world’s 1st high-pressure ammonia dual-fuel engine

    Oct 10, 2024
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    HD Hyundai unveils world’s 1st high-pressure ammonia dual-fuel engine

    HD Hyundai Heavy’s HiMSEN ammonia dual-fuel engine (Courtesy of HD Hyundai Heavy) HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. said on Thursday…

    Hyundai, Japan, Korean Comapny, request
  • Korea to join FTSE Rusell bond index to attract $66 bn inflows

    Oct 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to join FTSE Rusell bond index to attract $66 bn inflows

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  South Korea will be included in a global major bond index next year to attract an…

    Japan, Seoul
  • Toyota, Hyundai chairmen to meet in Seoul for hydrogen alliance

    Oct 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Toyota, Hyundai chairmen to meet in Seoul for hydrogen alliance

    Hyundai Motor and Toyota will jointly host Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival in Yongin, South Korean on October…

    driver, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Seoul
  • Lotte chief bets on K-food boom for global expansion

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte chief bets on K-food boom for global expansion

    Premium Ghana Chocolate by Lotte Wellfood (Courtesy of Lotte Wellfood)  A bubble gum maker-turned-multinational retail-to-chemical business empire Lotte Group is…

    Global Expansion, Japan, Korean Food, LG, Lotte
  • S.Korea’s reshoring companies pale amid lack of support, incentives

    Oct 6, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s reshoring companies pale amid lack of support, incentives

    Korea offers returning companies incentives and tax benefits under the Reshoring Act introduced in 2014 Reshoring, or a corporate U-turn…

    Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Two out of 5 CEOs hold negative views on Korean startup scene

    Oct 4, 2024
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    Two out of 5 CEOs hold negative views on Korean startup scene

    Screenshot of ChangGoo participants captured from Google Korea Blog  Nearly half of South Korean startups hold negative views on the…

    Japan, Korean Technology, KT, Seoul, Survey
  • Naver to upgrade Korean map service for foreigners

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to upgrade Korean map service for foreigners

    Review of Seoul Forest, a famous tourist spot, in Korean translated into English on Naver Map (Courtesy of Naver) South…

    Japan, Naver, Seoul, Survey, Tourism, travel
  • Naver Pay partners with GLN International

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Pay partners with GLN International

    South Korea’s Naver Pay announced on Wednesday that it partnered with Hana Bank’s global payment network subsidiary, GLN International, to…

    Japan, Naver, Social Media
  • NCSOFT’s MMORPG Throne and Liberty makes global debut

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    NCSOFT’s MMORPG Throne and Liberty makes global debut

    NCSOFT Corp., a South Korean gaming company, launched the global version of its massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Throne…

    Japan
  • Hyundai, Kia’s September US sales fall; hybrids buck trend of weak sales

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Kia’s September US sales fall; hybrids buck trend of weak sales

    The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister firm…

    automotive, Genesis, GV80, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Samsung, NTT Docomo to cooperate on AI technology

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, NTT Docomo to cooperate on AI technology

    Samsung Electronics Co. said on Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s wealthy people set sights on Indian equities as next China

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s wealthy people set sights on Indian equities as next China

    The Indian stock market is emerging as Korean investors’ favored investment destination First, it was the US that attracted many…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Koreans, Samsung, Seoul
  • Naver to retire $306 mn shares, but stock remains weak

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to retire $306 mn shares, but stock remains weak

    South Korea’s leading internet portal operator Naver Corp. will buy back and retire about 400 billion won ($306 million) worth…

    fail, Japan, Naver, Tokyo
  • Vinyl renaissance in Korea holds steady with diverse music tastes

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Vinyl renaissance in Korea holds steady with diverse music tastes

    The 13th Seoul Record Fair on Sept. 21, 2024 Within just two hours of the opening of the 13th Seoul…

    Ewha, Japan, Korean Comapny, Seoul
  • Uniqlo expands in Korea as No-Japanese boycott wanes

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Uniqlo expands in Korea as No-Japanese boycott wanes

    Uniqlo Co., a Japanese fast fashion brand, is vigorously expanding brick-and-mortar stores in South Korea with the end of South…

    Japan, Koreans, Lotte, Lotte World, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Jin Air to expand SE Asia, Oceania routes

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Jin Air to expand SE Asia, Oceania routes

    South Korea’s budget carrier Jin Air said on Friday that it will resume and expand its international flights for the…

    Busan, Japan
  • BTS Jungkook receives platinum certification from RIAJ

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    BTS Jungkook receives platinum certification from RIAJ

    (Courtesy of Big Hit Music) Boy band BTS’ Jungkook’s solo song “Seven – Explicit Ver.” has been certified “Platinum” in…

    BTS, Japan
  • Netmarble unveils teaser video for its new game ‘The King of Fighters’

    Sep 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Netmarble unveils teaser video for its new game ‘The King of Fighters’

    The King of Fighters teaser video Netmarble Corp. announced on Thursday that it premiered a teaser video for its new…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Korean cosmetics fly off shelves on Amazon, other e-commerce platforms

    Sep 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean cosmetics fly off shelves on Amazon, other e-commerce platforms

    Korean cosmetics (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korean cosmetics are top picks among beauty products on Amazon.com and other global e-commerce…

    history, Japan, Joseon, Korean Comapny, KT, LG, Shopping, Social Media
  • South Korea Can Go Only So Far Copying Japan’s Market Reforms

    Sep 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea Can Go Only So Far Copying Japan’s Market Reforms

    A new index is part of South Korea’s ‘corporate value-up’ program. Photo: Ahn Young-joon/Associated Press South Korea is taking a…

    fail, family, Hyundai, Inheritance Tax, Japan, Korean Comapny, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Doosan Enerbility defies doubters about homegrown gas turbines

    Sep 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Doosan Enerbility defies doubters about homegrown gas turbines

    Doosan Enerbility employees inspect a gas turbine at its manufacturing plant Doosan Enerbility Co., a leading power plant engineering company…

    germany, Japan, Jeju, Korean Comapny, request, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor eyes EV battery production from 2027

    Sep 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor eyes EV battery production from 2027

    Hyundai Motor’s dedicated battery electric vehicle platform, E-GMP (Courtesy of Wikipedia) Hyundai Motor Co. is preparing to build its first…

    Cycling, Genesis, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, POSCO
  • Kia to enter Japanese PBV market

    Sep 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kia to enter Japanese PBV market

    Kia Corp. said on Tuesday that it signed a local sales agreement for purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) with Japan’s trading company…

    Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, purpose
  • CJ CheilJedang to provide dumplings for Qantas Airways’ in-flight meal

    Sep 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    CJ CheilJedang to provide dumplings for Qantas Airways’ in-flight meal

    CJ CheilJedang’s bibigo dumplings for in-flight meal CJ CheilJedang Corp. expands its K-food territory with Australia’s largest airline. CJ CheilJedang…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean Comapny, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • BBQ Chicken to enter Indonesian market

    Sep 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    BBQ Chicken to enter Indonesian market

    Genesis BBQ Group, the operator of a popular South Korean fried chicken brand, said on Monday that it signed a…

    Genesis, Japan
  • LG Chem to provide cathode materials to Japan’s PPES

    Sep 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem to provide cathode materials to Japan’s PPES

    South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. said on Sunday it will begin supplying cathode materials to Prime Planet Energy & Solutions…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, request
  • SK Hynix to participate in TSMC’s OIP 2024

    Sep 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Hynix to participate in TSMC’s OIP 2024

    South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc. will participate in the Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Ecosystem Forum hosted by Taiwan’s TSMC,…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, SK Hynix
  • South Korean investors bet big on ETFs tracking Indian equities

    Sep 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean investors bet big on ETFs tracking Indian equities

    (Courtesy of Getty Iimages)  India has emerged as a new darling for South Korean investors actively searching for an alternative…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Koreans, Samsung, Seoul
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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