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  • Test case looms for Korea’s revised Commercial Act as VIP Asset challenges Lotte Rental’s rights issue to Affinity

    Jul 16, 2025
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    Test case looms for Korea’s revised Commercial Act as VIP Asset challenges Lotte Rental’s rights issue to Affinity

    Lotte Rental’s operations on Jeju Island Lotte Rental Co., South Korea’s No. 1 car rental and leasing company, is facing…

    Affinity, Busan, Jeju, Lotte, New Law, Seoul
  • South Korean airlines bank on China routes for profit recovery

    Jul 11, 2025
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    South Korean airlines bank on China routes for profit recovery

    (Courtesy of Korean Air)  South Korean airlines are ramping up international routes, particularly to China, Japan and Southeast Asian countries,…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, travel
  • Are traditional markets in Korea still for locals or becoming more for tourists? Like this 5 day market in Jeju

    Jul 4, 2025
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    Are traditional markets in Korea still for locals or becoming more for tourists? Like this 5 day market in Jeju

    The 5 day market in Jeju looked pretty local with food stalls, fruits, clothes and families shopping but it’s hard…

    Jeju, Shopping
  • JKL Partners to acquire $150 mn cult-favorite bagel chain London Bagel

    Jun 26, 2025
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    JKL Partners to acquire $150 mn cult-favorite bagel chain London Bagel

    A London Bagel Museum outlet in Seoul JKL Partners Inc., a Seoul-based private equity firm, is set to acquire London…

    fail, Japan, Jeju, Seoul
  • GEPS taps former KB Asset chief risk officer as new CIO

    Jun 25, 2025
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    GEPS taps former KB Asset chief risk officer as new CIO

    Government Employees Pension Service headquarters on Jeju Island, South Korea (Courtesy of GEPS) South Korea’s Government Employees Pension Service (GEPS)…

    Jeju
  • ITAP while in Korea for 11 days

    Jun 19, 2025
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    ITAP while in Korea for 11 days

    Seoul, Busan, Jeju — 11 day itinerary. Hope you enjoy some flicks from my camera roll! 📷 submitted by /u/Hennesseyandrice…

    Busan, Jeju, Seoul
  • Postcard from Seoul !!

    Jun 14, 2025
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    hi im looking to collect a post card from seoul ( a k-drama themed or kimchi or jeju themed postcard…

    Jeju, K-drama, Kimchi, Seoul
  • What is this reddish-brown dipping sauce served with Jeju black pork BBQ?

    Jun 10, 2025
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    What is this reddish-brown dipping sauce served with Jeju black pork BBQ?

    Hi r/koreafood, I recently visited a black pork BBQ restaurant in Jeju, and alongside the usual salt and grilled meat…

    Jeju, Pork
  • Help name these dishes?

    Jun 6, 2025
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    Help name these dishes?

    A Korean language exchange friend sent this table of food from a family gathering on Jeju Island. What are the…

    family, Jeju, Korean Language
  • Jeju-do Hosts World Environment Day 2025

    Jun 4, 2025
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    Jeju-do Hosts World Environment Day 2025

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

    Jeju
  • Jeju teacher’s death intensifies scrutiny of school complaint systems

    May 25, 2025
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    Jeju teacher’s death intensifies scrutiny of school complaint systems

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

    Jeju
  • Jeju’s Best Eats: Tteokgalbi, Eggs Rolls, and Fresh Shrimp from Dongmun Market

    May 19, 2025
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    Jeju’s Best Eats: Tteokgalbi, Eggs Rolls, and Fresh Shrimp from Dongmun Market

    Here are various foods I purchased from Jeju’s Dongmun Market: Tteokgalbi, egg kimbap, fresh shrimp, and conch, among others. submitted…

    Jeju
  • Is Hallasan Soju Factory tour only in Korean?

    May 15, 2025
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    Hi! We’re English speakers planning to visit the Hallasan Soju Factory in Jeju, but we’re not sure if the tour…

    Jeju, Soju
  • S.Korea’s GEPS to commit $143 million to foreign mid-cap buyout funds

    May 8, 2025
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    S.Korea’s GEPS to commit $143 million to foreign mid-cap buyout funds

    Government Employees Pension Service headquarters on Jeju Island, South Korea (Courtesy of GEPS) The Government Employees Pension Service (GEPS), one…

    Jeju, Samsung
  • South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade. Generations of Haenyeo have dived to harvest food in freezing waters—and their DNA reflects it. Divers and other Jeju natives share gene variants related to cold tolerance and reduced diving blood pressure.

    May 3, 2025
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    South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade. Generations of Haenyeo have dived to harvest food in freezing waters—and their DNA reflects it. Divers and other Jeju natives share gene variants related to cold tolerance and reduced diving blood pressure.

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

    Jeju
  • Introduction/Appreciation thread for Just B for anyone who’s curious about them!

    Apr 26, 2025
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    So I’ve seen a lot of people express interest in Just B the past couple of days after Bain came…

    Discussion, family, Jeju, K-pop, KT, Sex, Shopping, Social Media
  • Kyobo Life poised to buy Japan’s SBI Group-owned savings bank

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Kyobo Life poised to buy Japan’s SBI Group-owned savings bank

    Kyobo Life has expanded collaboration with SBI Group into the areas of venture capital, fintech and security tokens Kyobo Life…

    Affinity, Hyundai, Japan, Jeju
  • Appreciation post✨

    Apr 19, 2025
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    Appreciation post✨

    Fifth time visiting! Attaching pictures from Gyeongju, Jeonju, Suwon, Jeju, Busan and Seoul these past couple of weeks🩷✨ Thanks once…

    Busan, Jeju, LG, Seoul
  • Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival faces food poisoning outbreak and price criticism

    Apr 18, 2025
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    Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival faces food poisoning outbreak and price criticism

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

    Jeju
  • 11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Apr 16, 2025
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    11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Parents of the high schoolers who died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, are often seen at…

    family, Hwaseong, Jeju, Justice, Koreans, Parents, Protest, Seoul, study
  • Koreans cut spending in March, except on health, education

    Apr 15, 2025
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    Koreans cut spending in March, except on health, education

    A kids clinic in Seoul is crowded with pediatric patients  South Korean consumers exhibited recessionary spending behavior in March, cutting…

    Jeju, Koreans, Medical, Seoul, Survey, travel
  • S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Apr 10, 2025
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    S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Casino at Mohegan Inspire in Yeongjong Island (Courtesy of News1) South Korea’s foreigners-only casinos are witnessing a significant rise in…

    Busan, fail, Japan, Jeju, Koreans, Lotte, Seoul, travel
  • Scars of Jeju Island : the Jeju 4.3 Uprising and Massacre

    Apr 3, 2025
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    Scars of Jeju Island : the Jeju 4.3 Uprising and Massacre

    I’m not seeing much in terms of international news this year about the April 3rd events so here is a…

    Jeju
  • Arranging a photoshoot in Korea: advice please!

    Apr 1, 2025
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    Hello! My husband and I are planning to do a pre-wedding-ish shoot (ish bc we’re already married lol) in Jeju/Seoul…

    Advice, Jeju, Seoul
  • Aekyung Industrial up for sale as group struggles to ease liquidity crunch

    Apr 1, 2025
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    Aekyung Industrial up for sale as group struggles to ease liquidity crunch

    Aekyung’s logo South Korea’s Aekyung Group has put its flagship subsidiary, Aekyung Industrial Co., up for sale as part of…

    Jeju, LG, travel
  • Jeju Mongtan

    Mar 30, 2025
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    Jeju Mongtan

    Jeju Montan! It’s definitely on the pricier side… but absolutely worth it for the quality and flavor. The atmosphere was…

    Jeju
  • Suggestions for things to check out on vacation

    Mar 28, 2025
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    Hey I was hoping someone here would have any recommendations that are close by to this area: Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul…

    Jeju, Seoul
  • Found a Good Korean Restaurant

    Mar 28, 2025
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    Found a Good Korean Restaurant

    We were nearby and since my family wanted Korean, we decided to give SongHwa a try. I must admit, we…

    family, Jeju, Korean Cuisine, Pork
  • CPPIB invests in Seoul office for rental housing conversion

    Mar 26, 2025
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    CPPIB invests in Seoul office for rental housing conversion

    An exterior view of MGRV Jeju, a co-living space on Jeju Island, South Korea The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board…

    Jeju, Seoul
  • Did you guys tried this chocolate in jeju island?

    Mar 19, 2025
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    Did you guys tried this chocolate in jeju island?

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

    Jeju
  • Chinese duo wanted over Jeju urn thefts

    Feb 28, 2025
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    Chinese duo wanted over Jeju urn thefts

    The suspects are accused of breaking into the temple’s columbarium, snatched a total of six urns. They then demand the…

    Jeju
  • Opinion on my flight timing needed!!

    Feb 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If my first flight arrives at Incheon airport at 5.45am and I have a flight to jeju at gimpo airport…

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

    Feb 19, 2025
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    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
  • Jeju trip recommendations?

    Feb 15, 2025
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    Would staying at a hotel suite or Airbnb be better for a trip to Jeju? What are the must visits…

    Jeju
  • Food Travel with 강인 KANGIN @kangin1985 | 📍 🍽️ Kanginham

    Feb 14, 2025
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    Just a little list for those who may want to food travel 📍🗺️ with Kangin. 🤤 A Little Jeju in…

    Jeju, MZ generation, Pork, Seoul, travel
  • GIC at forefront of $413-mn deal to buy hotels from S.Korea’s DL Group

    Feb 12, 2025
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    GIC at forefront of $413-mn deal to buy hotels from S.Korea’s DL Group

    GLAD hotel in Seoul (Courtesy of DL)  Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. is given a prior right to buy…

    Jeju, Medical, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boomOctober 17, 2025
    SeAH is a leading Korean specialty alloy maker South Korea’s… Read more: Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom
  • Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demandOctober 17, 2025
    Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (right) meets with US Treasury… Read more: Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demand
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    KPop Demon Hunters-themed GS25 convenience store in Seoul  South Korean… Read more: K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers
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    Hanwha Ocean acquired Philadephia-based Philly Shipyard, rebranded as Hanwha Philly… Read more: US denounces China’s sanctions on Hanwha Ocean’s US arms
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    The Galleri® test (Screen captured from Grail website) Samsung Electronics… Read more: Samsung to invest $110 mn in Grail to bring early-cancer test to Asia

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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