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  • My Top 3 Underrated Boy Group Title Songs For The 1st Half of 2026 That I Hope People Will Check Out

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As someone who checks out songs from both popular and less popular groups, I wanna write an appreciation about my…

    history, Kia, KT, travel
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil world’s 1st in-car UV sanitizer

    Jun 11, 2026
    in News
    Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil world’s 1st in-car UV sanitizer

    Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia said Thursday they have developed what they describe as the world’s first ultraviolet (UV) sanitization…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball roster

    Jun 11, 2026
    in News
    Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball roster

    The 2024 Korean baseball league MVP Kim Do-yeong was selected to the national team for the upcoming Asian Games on…

    Japan, Kia, Military
  • BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    The Howl That Became a Flame Before they were icons, they were contestants. Before the sold-out arenas and the million-copy…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Warning
  • Seoul stocks up late Friday morning after previous session’s rally

    May 22, 2026
    in News
    Seoul stocks up late Friday morning after previous session’s rally

    Korean stocks traded higher late Friday morning, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors took a breather following the…

    Hyundai, Kia, Peace, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Hyundai’s STARIA Electric and Limousine

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Hyundai’s STARIA Electric and Limousine

    NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN CTX Product (provided by Nexen Tire) NEXEN TIRE, a global tire manufacturer, has announced that its ROADIAN…

    Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • THE LINE BREAKERS — CORTIS, W Korea June 2026

    May 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    THE LINE BREAKERS — CORTIS, W Korea June 2026

    CORTIS don’t follow the script. They wrote one that didn’t exist yet — and the world is still catching up.…

    apology, BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Kia, KT, purpose, Question, Stress, Teenager
  • Tigers sign minor leaguer Rodriguez as injury replacement

    May 4, 2026
    in News
    Tigers sign minor leaguer Rodriguez as injury replacement

    The Kia Tigers announced Monday they have signed longtime minor leaguer Aderlin Rodriguez as a temporary injury replacement. The Tigers…

    Japan, Kia
  • Dakdoritang and kakiage(?)

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Dakdoritang and kakiage(?)

    I was craving something spicy the other day, plus we had heaps of vegetables in the fridge. First time doing…

    Kia
  • How many died under Park Chung-Hee?

    Apr 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    How many died under Park Chung-Hee?

    Before anyone gets the wrong idea, I do not outright hate Park Chung-Hee. In fact, a lot of what he…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG, Samsung, study
  • This week’s MCountdown had 49.1% (54/110) foreigners performing

    Apr 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was randomly wondering because this week had NCT WISH, &TEAM, INI, and Santos Bravos but turns out it’s even…

    Japan, Kia
  • 2 firms fined $1.75 mil. for colluding in Hyundai, Kia bids

    Apr 22, 2026
    in News
    2 firms fined $1.75 mil. for colluding in Hyundai, Kia bids

    The antitrust regulator said Wednesday it has decided to fine two local suppliers to Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Katseye: The World’s Coolest Girl Group Takes the NYLON 2026 Music Issue into the Desert

    Apr 8, 2026
    in Feeds
    Katseye: The World’s Coolest Girl Group Takes the NYLON 2026 Music Issue into the Desert

    Photo Credits: NYLON + HYBE + Geffen Records + Lacoste clothing + BOSS + Cou Cou + Moschino + Intimissimi…

    family, Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Seoul, Social Media
  • Hyundai Motor Group joins energy-saving drive amid Middle East crisis

    Mar 29, 2026
    in News
    Hyundai Motor Group joins energy-saving drive amid Middle East crisis

    Hyundai Motor Group will expand its energy-saving measures across all of its affiliates as part of a nationwide effort to…

    Hyundai, Kia, request
  • KEYVITUP Ignites: iNKODE’s Bold Debut Era

    Mar 28, 2026
    in Feeds
    KEYVITUP Ignites: iNKODE’s Bold Debut Era

    Photo Credits: iNKODE KEYVITUP, iNKODE’s first boy group produced by Kim Jaejoong, storms onto the K-pop scene with their 1st…

    Genesis, K-pop, Kia, KT
  • [TEST DRIVE] Renault Korea’s Filante set to take on Santa Fe, Sorento

    Mar 7, 2026
    in News
    [TEST DRIVE] Renault Korea’s Filante set to take on Santa Fe, Sorento

    GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — Renault Korea’s new crossover Filante places comfort and refinement at the center of its identity,…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Australian shortstop impressed with KBO teammate for Korea

    Mar 4, 2026
    in News
    Australian shortstop impressed with KBO teammate for Korea

    Before they play their first regular-season game together in Korea this spring, Australian shortstop Jarryd Dale and Korean third baseman…

    Japan, Kia, study, Tokyo
  • MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026

    Feb 1, 2026
    in News

    1653-New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City 1848-Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War. Mexico loses…

    Kia, LG, World War
  • Hyundai, Kia post record US market share in 2025 despite Trump tariffs

    Jan 18, 2026
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia post record US market share in 2025 despite Trump tariffs

    Hyundai Motor and its sister Kia posted a record combined market share in the United States in 2025, buoyed by…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • INTHE X Shines in DAZED Korea’s January 2026 Pictorial: A New Era for K-pop Boy Groups

    Dec 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    INTHE X Shines in DAZED Korea’s January 2026 Pictorial: A New Era for K-pop Boy Groups

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea iNKODE INTHE X, the much-anticipated 10-member project boy group under iNKODE, has officially previewed their debut…

    Japan, K-pop, Kia
  • IMF Warning: Korea’s National Debt Growing Fastest Among Non-reserve Currency Countries

    Dec 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    IMF Warning: Korea’s National Debt Growing Fastest Among Non-reserve Currency Countries

    An analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that South Korea’s government debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio will…

    fail, Kia, LG, Warning
  • SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Reigns in Dior Elegance for Esquire Hong Kong January 2026 — A Powerful Vision of Modern Masculinity

    Dec 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Reigns in Dior Elegance for Esquire Hong Kong January 2026 — A Powerful Vision of Modern Masculinity

    Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment Esquire Hong Kong Dior When SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu graces a magazine cover, it’s more than just fashion — it’s…

    K-pop, Kia, Korean Art, Seoul
  • Government Urges Large Exporters to Stabilize Won Amid Rising Rates

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Government Urges Large Exporters to Stabilize Won Amid Rising Rates

    As the exchange rate has recently soared, the government summoned executives from major domestic export companies in semiconductors, automobiles, and…

    Hyundai, Kia, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • What did the three rental cars say to each other at Christmas?

    Dec 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    호호호! Esoteric Korean car enthusiast seasonal joke. I’ll see myself out 😉 submitted by /u/KiaBongo9000 [link] [comments]

    Kia
  • Asia’s richest man Ambani to meet with Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee in Seoul for Indian business

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Asia’s richest man Ambani to meet with Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee in Seoul for Indian business

    Mukesh Ambani (center) poses with his son in law, Anand Piramal (left), and son Akash Ambani during the pre-wedding ceremony…

    family, Kia, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Hyundai, Samsung, SK, LG vow for massive domestic investment

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News

    South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (center on left) speaks during a meeting with the country’s top business groups including…

    history, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) greets Donhald Trump at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Korea on Oct. 29,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Military, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.Korea

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.Korea

    Kia’s first PBV plant, the EVO Plant East, in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, opens on Nov. 14, 2025 (Courtesy…

    automotive, Genesis, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • Once languishing, Korea’s art market sees looming signs of thaw as collectors return

    Nov 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Once languishing, Korea’s art market sees looming signs of thaw as collectors return

    At the KIAF-Frieze art fair held at COEX in September, visitors walk past Mark Bradford’s Okay, then I apologize, which…

    Kia, Seoul
  • Hong Kong’s duality, autonomy under Chinese sovereignty, makes it top arbitration hub: justice chief

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hong Kong’s duality, autonomy under Chinese sovereignty, makes it top arbitration hub: justice chief

    Paul Lam, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice Hong Kong’s emergence as a leading international arbitration center owes much to a…

    Justice, Kia, Seoul
  • Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    Nov 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    The Kospi hit a fresh historic high of 4,221.87, up 2.8%, on Nov. 3, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Foreign investment…

    Donald Trump, driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peak

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peak

    The Kospi ends at a new all-time highh 4,081.15 on Oct. 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) JP Morgan raised its…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Naver, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai Motor Chung, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince discuss cooperation beyond autos

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor Chung, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince discuss cooperation beyond autos

    Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun (center) and José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Co., are briefed…

    automotive, Discussion, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul, Tourism
  • Maryland to launch $100 mn fund, first US state venture targeting Korean biotech

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Maryland to launch $100 mn fund, first US state venture targeting Korean biotech

    The KAPAL Bio Forum opened on Oct. 24, 2025 in Gaithersburg, MD  GAITHERSBURG, MD – The US state of Maryland…

    family, Kia, Medical, Samsung
  • Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Oct 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Mami Kataoka, director of the Mori Art Museum and chair of Roppongi Art Night’s executive committee  Under the neon canopy…

    Busan, history, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Art, LG, Perspectives, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Hyundai, Kia to take fresh crack at Japan market, ‘graveyard for imported vehicles’

    Oct 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Kia to take fresh crack at Japan market, ‘graveyard for imported vehicles’

    Hyundai Motor’s mini SUV Casper South Korea’s two largest automakers, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., are making a bold…

    Busan, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, KT, purpose, Tokyo
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Latest Korean News

  • 2025 Economic Census to elevate Korea’s industrial mappingJune 21, 2026
    Data has emerged as a national strategic asset, surpassing the… Read more: 2025 Economic Census to elevate Korea’s industrial mapping
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    The Korean government and defense players are making last-ditch efforts… Read more: Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 bil. submarine project
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    Seong Ghi-hong, the new presidential secretary for public relations and… Read more: Veteran journalist of 30 years appointed presidential communication secretary
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    1633-Galileo Galilei recants his “heretical” position that the Earth orbiting… Read more: MONDAY, June 22, 2026
  • Gov’t approves sanctions against 166 child support defaultersJune 21, 2026
    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Sunday it… Read more: Gov’t approves sanctions against 166 child support defaulters

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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