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  • Banks push ahead with crypto exchange partnerships despite reputational risks

    Mar 28, 2026
    in News
    Banks push ahead with crypto exchange partnerships despite reputational risks

    Korean banks are doubling down on partnerships with cryptocurrency exchanges despite lingering reputational risks from exchange-related incidents, as tighter household…

    Kakao
  • Jjajang noodles, Koreans’ beloved comfort food, can send blood sugar levels soaring

    Mar 18, 2026
    in News
    Jjajang noodles, Koreans’ beloved comfort food, can send blood sugar levels soaring

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Even as we age, it’s hard to change our taste preferences. Many people…

    Kakao, Koreans, Suga
  • Tourists can now buy Seoul transit passes with overseas credit cards

    Mar 17, 2026
    in News
    Tourists can now buy Seoul transit passes with overseas credit cards

    Seoul will introduce a new payment system allowing foreign tourists to purchase public transportation passes using overseas credit and debit…

    BTS, Kakao, Naver, Seoul, Subway
  • KakaoMap tests ultraprecise bus tracking ahead of BTS concert

    Mar 16, 2026
    in News
    KakaoMap tests ultraprecise bus tracking ahead of BTS concert

    Kakao is launching a pilot program for ultraprecise bus location data on its mapping platform KakaoMap, as part of emergency…

    BTS, K-pop, Kakao, Seoul
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    Feb 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    ‘The King’s Warden’ is dominating cinemas. It’s also turning map apps into battlegrounds and a remote exile site into a…

    history, Joseon, K-pop, Kakao, LG, Naver, Tourism, travel
  • Mark Tuan’s Inner Radiance: GOT7 Star Redefines Calm Power in Perla China’s January Vision

    Jan 25, 2026
    in Feeds
    Mark Tuan’s Inner Radiance: GOT7 Star Redefines Calm Power in Perla China’s January Vision

    Photo Credits: Perla China Kakao Entertainment DNAmngmnt The Glow of Confidence Mark Tuan, the multifaceted artist from global K-pop sensation…

    Fame, K-pop, Kakao, KT, Photography
  • ChatGPT Becomes Korea’s NO. 1 App in New Installation with 341% Surge Last Year

    Jan 8, 2026
    in News
    ChatGPT Becomes Korea’s NO. 1 App in New Installation with 341% Surge Last Year

    ChatGPT showed steep growth with user numbers increasing 341% in December last year compared to January ChatGPT recorded the overwhelmingly…

    Coupang, Kakao, KT, Naver, Samsung, Shopping, travel
  • I don’t know where to post. Idk if this is considered a crime or not. Idk what to do.

    Jan 7, 2026
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    I don’t know where to post. Idk if this is considered a crime or not. Idk what to do.

    I made a post the other day titled as “I stood him up.” …. We got into a huge argument…

    Advice, Crime, Kakao, Sex, Stress
  • Korean Companies Entering Japan Hit ‘All-Time High Amid US-China Rivalry

    Jan 3, 2026
    in News
    Korean Companies Entering Japan Hit ‘All-Time High Amid US-China Rivalry

    Economic contact points between South Korea and Japan are expanding, ranging from consumer goods to semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI)…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Global Expansion, history, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Korea Development, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • The 100 most streamed kpop songs released in 2025 by label on Spotify

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that 2025 is finally over, I decided to do the top 100 most streamed kpop songs released by label…

    BTS, Kakao, Seoul
  • Kakao Weighs Daum Exit, Upstage Emerges as Strategic Buyer: A Push Toward AI-Centric Platform Strategy

    Dec 26, 2025
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    Kakao Weighs Daum Exit, Upstage Emerges as Strategic Buyer: A Push Toward AI-Centric Platform Strategy

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

    Kakao
  • For all those people who have their doubts…

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds, News

    Melon is a streaming service owned by KAKAO. Hence, many awards might feel unfair. But to make the background clear.…

    BTS, Kakao, Peace
  • EXO & SM vs CBX: I really don’t understand why people are confused

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry for the long post ahead – I am coming at this as someone who recently grew interested in EXO…

    Discrimination, Discussion, Kakao, Military, Protest, request, Tourism
  • CHA Bio Group acquires Kakao Healthcare to advance into AI-based digital health segment

    Nov 20, 2025
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    CHA Bio Group acquires Kakao Healthcare to advance into AI-based digital health segment

    Cha Bio Group’s logo CHA Bio Group, the parent of CHA Biotech Co., South Korea’s leading stem cell therapeutics developer,…

    Global Expansion, Japan, Kakao, Medical, Suga
  • Korean retail rush to US stocks hits new peak, driving vicious cycle for Korean won

    Nov 18, 2025
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    Korean retail rush to US stocks hits new peak, driving vicious cycle for Korean won

    South Korea’s retail investors are moving money into US stocks and bonds at an unprecedented pace, pouring record sums into…

    driver, Hyundai, Kakao, Korean House, Koreans, Nvidia, Samsung, Seoul
  • Damn okay Kakao

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Damn okay Kakao

    I guess I’m a cat now 🙃 submitted by /u/Jusiun [link] [comments]

    Kakao
  • Seoul office deals in 2025 on track to hit record high

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Seoul office deals in 2025 on track to hit record high

    Tech 1 in Pangyo, Seongnam Office transactions in the Seoul Metropolitan Area reached 5.9 trillion won ($4.1 billion) in the…

    Kakao, LG, Seoul
  • I think this means I get automatic citizenship.

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I think this means I get automatic citizenship.

    I got all the KakaoT badges unlocked today. Flight and driver were the hardest to unlock, had to get my…

    driver, Kakao
  • ChatGPT now available on KakaoTalk, S.Korea’s top messaging app

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    ChatGPT now available on KakaoTalk, S.Korea’s top messaging app

    Kakao CEO Chung Shina (left) chats with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Feb. 6, 2025 (Courtesy of Kakao) ChatGPT, the…

    Kakao, Question, Seoul
  • Lost property from taxi in korea yesterday morning

    Oct 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So She lost it yesterday morning from taxi, is there ways to get it back from Korea, even though she…

    Japan, Kakao, Parents
  • Seoul court acquits Kakao founder of stock manipulation charges

    Oct 21, 2025
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    Seoul court acquits Kakao founder of stock manipulation charges

    Kakao Corp. founder Kim Beom-soo (center) leaves Seoul Southern District Court after being acquitted of stock manipulation charges on Oct.…

    BTS, Controversy, fail, Kakao, Question, Seoul
  • Kakaotalk won’t let me unregister

    Oct 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kakaotalk won’t let me unregister

    Hi everyone! I just downloaded Kakaotalk and didn’t really do anything with it so I decided to unregister and this…

    Advice, Kakao
  • Korean haircare products rise as K-beauty’s next frontier

    Oct 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean haircare products rise as K-beauty’s next frontier

    A selection of shampoos and haircare treatments under The Skin Factory’s Kundal brand The allure of Korean beauty is extending into…

    Kakao, LG
  • Itaewon taxi MAFIA

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Foreigner – Living in Seoul 12 years. Last night was the worst I have ever seen the taxi mafia in…

    driver, Kakao, Koreans, Seoul
  • help with a Korean page.

    Oct 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    help with a Korean page.

    Hello, good morning. I need help accessing the content of a Korean train simulator website. My problem is that since…

    Kakao
  • Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Foreign investors have emerged as the standout winners in South Korea’s equity market this year, as…

    Chuseok, CJ Cheiljedang, Hyundai, Japan, Kakao, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • “Old” Kpop fans, can anyone explain to me the change from 1thek to company channels for MV ?

    Oct 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I started listening to kpop in 2017 every MV was on the 1thek channel on youtube, except for the…

    Curiosity, Kakao
  • GOT7 BAMBAM Shines in Louis Vuitton for WWD Thailand October 2025 Issue – A Portrait of Sophistication and Style

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    GOT7 BAMBAM Shines in Louis Vuitton for WWD Thailand October 2025 Issue – A Portrait of Sophistication and Style

    Photo Credits: Louis Vuitton. WWD. Kakao Entertainment GOT7’s BamBam graces the cover and pictorial of WWD Thailand’s October 2025 issue,…

    K-pop, Kakao
  • Postage to Korea from US

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I bought a hoodie from the US that was shipped to Korea, but right now it’s stuck at Incheon waiting…

    Kakao
  • Debate brewing over Naver, Dunamu’s enterprise values as share swap deal progresses

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Debate brewing over Naver, Dunamu’s enterprise values as share swap deal progresses

    Naver seekS to fold Dunamu, the operator of Korea’s top crypto exchange Upbit, into its ranks through a stock-swap deal…

    Kakao, Naver, Seoul
  • KakoTalk chat media restore

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I had to set up phone as new for a reason so iCloud backup is not working for me. I…

    Kakao
  • Naver to bring Dunamu under its wing in stablecoin drive

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to bring Dunamu under its wing in stablecoin drive

    Naver Corp., South Korea’s platform powerhouse, is seeking to fold Dunamu Inc., operator of the world’s fourth-largest crypto exchange Upbit,…

    Discussion, Kakao, Naver, Shopping
  • Ubers in Korea Question

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was in Korea a week ago, I needed a ride from Incheon to Seoul. I have used Uber internationally…

    Advice, driver, Kakao, Question, Seoul
  • OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 integrated into Korea’s top mobile chat app KakaoTalk

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 integrated into Korea’s top mobile chat app KakaoTalk

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

    Kakao
  • OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 integrated into Korea’s top mobile chat app KakaoTalk

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 integrated into Korea’s top mobile chat app KakaoTalk

    Kakao CEO Chung Shina gives a keynote speech at the ‘if Kakao’ conference held at the Kakao AI Campus in…

    Kakao
  • Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Kakao CEO Chung Shina (left) poses with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a joint press conference on Feb. 6, 2025…

    Coupang, Japan, Kakao, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, travel
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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