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  • Is there a way to report someone in Korea missing from America?

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My father moved from America a year ago but we have been frequently messaging on Kakaotalk to keep in touch.…

    family, Kakao
  • Mubadala, Goldman Sachs to invest $700 mn in Kakao Mobility

    May 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Mubadala, Goldman Sachs to invest $700 mn in Kakao Mobility

    Kakao Mobility was founded in 2017 United Arab Emirates’ sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. and Goldman Sachs are set…

    Japan, Kakao, Korea Development, LG, Seoul
  • KakaoBank posts record Q1 profit, eyes Thai expansion after Indonesia

    May 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KakaoBank posts record Q1 profit, eyes Thai expansion after Indonesia

    KakaoBank is South Korea’s top internet-only bank KakaoBank Corp., a leading South Korean internet-only bank, posted its highest quarterly profit…

    Kakao
  • 육회 비빔밥: Yukhoe bibimbap…

    May 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    육회 비빔밥: Yukhoe bibimbap…

    submitted by /u/kakao-talk [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap, Kakao
  • Jackson Wang Captivates in Marie Claire China May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes of GOT7 Star’s Striking Photoshoot

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jackson Wang Captivates in Marie Claire China May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes of GOT7 Star’s Striking Photoshoot

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire China. Kakao Entertainment GOT7’s Jackson Wang continues to command the spotlight, this time as the cover…

    G7, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Mystery, Photography, Tourism
  • Fried tofu with kimchi and a little makgeolli… the perfect trifecta for chilly nights!

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Fried tofu with kimchi and a little makgeolli… the perfect trifecta for chilly nights!

    submitted by /u/kakao-talk [link] [comments]

    Kakao, Kimchi
  • Kakao shares sink on SK Telecom’s stake selloff news

    Apr 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao shares sink on SK Telecom’s stake selloff news

    Kakao Corp. shares underperformed its peers and the broad market on Friday after SK Telecom Co. sold off its entire…

    Kakao
  • Can’t send iMessages to my boyfriend who lives in Korea

    Apr 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. He lives in Korea, and I live in the Philippines.…

    Kakao, Samsung
  • Looking for Korean friends to improve and learn Korean more efficiently!

    Apr 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I’m a 15 year old who has been learning Korean for two months. I recently heard that immersion assists…

    Kakao, language learning
  • Kakao Entertainment scraps IPO; seeks new buyer

    Apr 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao Entertainment scraps IPO; seeks new buyer

    Kakao installs an outdoor billboard for Kakao Webtoon in Thailand (Courtesy of Kakao Entertainment) Kakao Corp., South Korea’s largest mobile…

    BTS, K-pop, Kakao, purpose
  • How I Ordered Korean Food Without a Korean Phone Number (It’s Possible)

    Apr 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m Korean, and I’ve seen many of my foreign friends struggle with Korean delivery apps—especially when it comes to language…

    Coupang, driver, Kakao, Korean Food
  • “Who broke your wings?”(I apologize for the long post. Please do not pass by without reading it.)

    Apr 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    CEO Jeon Hong-jun’s mistake was to trust The Givers 110%. For example, the management of the members was left to…

    history, Kakao, Parents
  • Kakao Entertainment sheds loss-making units, revives IPO prospects

    Apr 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao Entertainment sheds loss-making units, revives IPO prospects

    Kakao Entertainment’s hit webtoon “Itaewon Class” was adapted into a musical in Japan Kakao Entertainment Corp. has been divesting unprofitable…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Kakao
  • Welcome to r/korea!

    Apr 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This subreddit is dedicated to discussions about Korea, covering topics such as news, culture, history, politics, and societal issues. Whether…

    Busan, Discussion, history, Kakao, Korean Art, Korean Language, Military, Politics, Question, request, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • K-DIDDY: Kim Soo-hyun Scandal UPDATES

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    K-DIDDY: Kim Soo-hyun Scandal UPDATES

    Just a few hours ago the legal representative of Kim Sae-ron’s family held a press conference and released photos of…

    apology, family, Kakao, netizens, Scandal, Stress
  • Getting old backups of Kakao Talk logs

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I had an Android that I used until 2023 with KakaoTalk installed. Then I switched to an iPhone. There was…

    Kakao, Warning
  • VIG taps KDB financing to buy 40% stake in Kakao Mobility

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    VIG taps KDB financing to buy 40% stake in Kakao Mobility

    Kakao Mobility app and Kakao taxi  South Korea’s private equity firm VIG Partners’ buyout of minority stakes in Kakao Mobility…

    Affinity, Kakao, Korea Development, Seoul
  • Do you guys think the rivalry between H2H and KiiiKiii is actually Kakao’s plan?

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I mean, both SM and Starship are under Kakao. H2H and KiiiKiii started their promotions in February, and I’ve seen…

    Discussion, Kakao
  • The Fair Trade Commission found Kakao Entertainment not guilty of viral marketing against Lesserafim

    Mar 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Kakao Entertainment was sanctioned by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) for engaging in backdoor advertising of its music on popular…

    Fame, Kakao, Naver
  • Kakao founder Kim to resign as control tower chair

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao founder Kim to resign as control tower chair

    Kakao Corp. founder Kim Beom-soo (Courtesy of Kakao) Kakao Corp. founder Kim Beom-soo, also known as Brian Kim, will step…

    BTS, driver, K-pop, Kakao
  • Naver to name new CFO as incumbent financial manager’s term set to end

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to name new CFO as incumbent financial manager’s term set to end

    Poshmark’s live commerce South Korea’s tech giant Naver Corp. is expected to announce a new chief financial officer soon as…

    Global Expansion, Kakao, Naver, Seoul
  • Need advice, fell for Korean phishing call

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My excuse is that I’m a Korean who grew up abroad all my life, but I’m also possibly just a…

    Advice, family, identification, Kakao, request, Seoul
  • Kakaotalk: Block AND Delete?

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is there a way to delete a blocked contact in Kakaotalk? Or am I stuck with a list of all…

    Kakao
  • Resources for finding biological father in Korea

    Feb 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Resources for finding biological father in Korea

    안녕하세요! I’m a Korean Adoptee and looking for my biological father. I do have contact with my biological mother and…

    family, Kakao, Korean Language
  • Korean tractor maker Daedong ends two decades of partnership with Deere

    Feb 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean tractor maker Daedong ends two decades of partnership with Deere

    Daedong’s tractor sold in the US market under the KIOTI brand Daedong Corp., South Korea’s leading tractor and farm machinery…

    germany, Japan, Kakao, KT, POSCO, Seoul
  • Kakaotalk without Korean phone number

    Feb 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My friend is moving to Korea and she won’t be using WhatsApp anymore but i want to keep in touch…

    Kakao
  • OpenAI, SoftBank tap Samsung for Stargate AI initiative

    Feb 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    OpenAI, SoftBank tap Samsung for Stargate AI initiative

    SoftBank Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son (left) and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attend a talk session in Tokyo on February…

    Japan, Kakao, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Kakao set to announce AI partnership with OpenAI

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao set to announce AI partnership with OpenAI

    Greg Brockman (left) and Sam Altman, co-founders of OpenAI, discuss the future of AI with Korean AI developers at a…

    Discussion, Japan, Kakao, Korea Development, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Sam Altman of OpenAI to Meet Kakao’s Jeong Shina

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Sam Altman of OpenAI to Meet Kakao’s Jeong Shina

    submitted by /u/Fermion96 [link] [comments]

    Kakao
  • Korean B2B fintech firm Dozn plans Kosdaq IPO for $202.5 mn market cap

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean B2B fintech firm Dozn plans Kosdaq IPO for $202.5 mn market cap

    (Captured from Dozn’s website) South Korea’s business-to-business fintech service provider Dozn is planning an initial public offering on the Kosdaq…

    Kakao, Shopping, Social Media
  • AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Gentoo introduction page (Courtesy of Waddle)  South Korean artificial intelligence startup Waddle Corp. is gearing up to reshape the online…

    BTS, Kakao, Korean Art, purpose, Question, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • Piccoma tops consumer spending ranking in Japan

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    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
  • Rival parties spar over DP proposal to punish fake news on KakaoTalk

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Rival parties spar over DP proposal to punish fake news on KakaoTalk

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

    Kakao
  • fromis_9’s Jiwon and Chaeyoung joined fan group chats to tell us to wait.

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This week (AKA, first week post contract termination), it’s just another day in flover town. No big news, just members…

    Kakao
  • Rosy outlook for South Korean fintech IPOs in 2025

    Dec 30, 2024
    in News
    Rosy outlook for South Korean fintech IPOs in 2025

    Toss office  The South Korean fintech industry, which bloomed about a decade ago, is poised to take the next step…

    fail, Kakao
  • Kakao UI update

    Dec 27, 2024
    in Community

    It looks Samsung on my iPhone submitted by /u/calmdowngol [link] [comments]

    Kakao, Samsung
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Latest Korean News

  • Bird flu in Brazil hikes wholesale chicken prices in KoreaMay 19, 2025
    Kyochon’s signature sweet and spicy fried chicken served in a… Read more: Bird flu in Brazil hikes wholesale chicken prices in Korea
  • Vietnam, gateway for SK Group’s global renewable energy pushMay 19, 2025
    The TPD offshore wind farm in Tien Giang Province, Vietnam… Read more: Vietnam, gateway for SK Group’s global renewable energy push
  • Hanwha Philly Shipyard to localize LNG builds, expand capacityMay 19, 2025
    Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Courtesy of Hanwha Group) Hanwha… Read more: Hanwha Philly Shipyard to localize LNG builds, expand capacity
  • Bain Capital sells 6% stake in Korea’s Classys via block deal for $163 millionMay 19, 2025
    Commercial for Classys’ beauty device Shurink Universe (File photo by… Read more: Bain Capital sells 6% stake in Korea’s Classys via block deal for $163 million
  • Bid heats up for IGIS-owned co-living building in SeoulMay 19, 2025
    Creator Town Seogyo (Courtesy of Local Stitch)  An auction for… Read more: Bid heats up for IGIS-owned co-living building in Seoul

Latest Community Feeds

  • Us based small company is having auditionsMay 19, 2025
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  • Suspect at large after killing 2 people, injuring 2 othersMay 19, 2025
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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