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  • Hyundai Mobis to boost US production to cope with Trump

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Mobis to boost US production to cope with Trump

    Hyundai Mobis’ holographic windshield display unveiled at CES 2025 (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis) LAS VEGAS — Hyundai Mobis Co., the…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor, Nvidia team up for AI development for future mobility

    Jan 10, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor, Nvidia team up for AI development for future mobility

    Kim Heung-soo (left), head of Hyundai Motor’s global strategy office, shakes hands with Nvidia automotive VP Rishi Dhall after signing…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Nvidia, Putin
  • Hyundai Motor vows record investment of $16.7 bn in South Korea

    Jan 9, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor vows record investment of $16.7 bn in South Korea

    Hyundai Motor Chair Chung Euisun (center) and employees pose for a photo at the automaker’s New Year’s Greetings event Hyundai…

    Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai mulls building 1st overseas steel mill in Louisiana

    Jan 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai mulls building 1st overseas steel mill in Louisiana

    Hyundai Steel employees smelting iron at a blast furnace (Courtesy of Hyundai Steel) WASHINGTON D.C. – Hyundai Motor Group is…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Jan 6, 2025
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    Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun gives a New Year’s address to group employees in Goyang, near Seoul, on Jan.…

    automotive, Discussion, Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, North Korea, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor to introduce 10 startups in robotics, AI at CES 2025 

    Jan 6, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor to introduce 10 startups in robotics, AI at CES 2025 

    ZERO1NE booth at CES 2025 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Group, which has been promoting open innovation with…

    Cycling, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai, Kia sell 7.23 mn units together in 2024, eye more sales in 2025

    Jan 3, 2025
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    Hyundai, Kia sell 7.23 mn units together in 2024, eye more sales in 2025

    (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Co. and its sibling Kia Corp. have set a target to sell 7.39…

    Donald Trump, driver, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Regarding De:Va and their scandals and their future debut

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Community

    I know that De:Va’s pre-debut introduction to the world has been very rocky but I genuinely hope that they get…

    BTS, Celebrity, Crime, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Kia, KT, Scandal, Teenager
  • Hyundai, Kia EVs qualify for US subsidies for first time

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia EVs qualify for US subsidies for first time

    Hyundai Motor Group operates plants in Alabama and Georgia in the US Five electric vehicle models of Hyundai Motor Group,…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Kia
  • Korean carmakers to bolster lineups with EVs, hydrogen models

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Korean carmakers to bolster lineups with EVs, hydrogen models

    The design of the all-new Palisade was unveiled in December 2024 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Co. and other…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Kia to reclaim Europe with EV2, keeps K4 output unchanged in Mexico

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    Kia to reclaim Europe with EV2, keeps K4 output unchanged in Mexico

    Kia’s 2024 CEO Investor Day in April 2024 (Courtesy of Kia)  Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest carmaker, will start producing…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, travel
  • Samsung, Hyundai Motor eye tech alliance on autonomous vehicle chips

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Samsung, Hyundai Motor eye tech alliance on autonomous vehicle chips

    An IONIQ 5-based self-driving car run by Motional, a US mobility joint venture between Hyundai Motor and Aptiv South Korea’s…

    automotive, Discussion, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics to develop camera modules for Atlas robots

    Dec 17, 2024
    in News
    Samsung Electro-Mechanics to develop camera modules for Atlas robots

    A camera module produced by Samsung Electro-Mechanics Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., a South Korean electronics components maker, is developing camera modules…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • K-pop Sensation BABYMONSTER Announces Groundbreaking First US Tour

    Dec 14, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Sensation BABYMONSTER Announces Groundbreaking First US Tour

    YG Entertainment’s rising girl group BABYMONSTER is set to make history with their first international tour, “Hello Monsters”, bringing their…

    Discussion, history, K-pop, Kia, KT, Seoul
  • Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    SHINee’s beloved member Taemin is set to electrify fans across North America with his highly anticipated solo world tour, “Ephemeral Gaze”.…

    Daejeon, Discussion, Houston, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Kia, LG, Sex, Social Media
  • Hyundai, Kia on course for record 2024 US sales, led by SUVs, hybrids

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia on course for record 2024 US sales, led by SUVs, hybrids

    The Hyundai Tucson SUV hybrid South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister firm Kia Corp. saw their US vehicle…

    automotive, G7, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Kia vows to drastically raise shareholder returns, hike EV, hybrid sales

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    Kia vows to drastically raise shareholder returns, hike EV, hybrid sales

    Kia’s compact electric EV3 SUV Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, plans to drastically raise its shareholder return rates to…

    Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • Hyundai, Kia to build Hyundai Center of Excellence in India

    Dec 3, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia to build Hyundai Center of Excellence in India

    Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) to…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Korea’s export growth at 14-month low, adds to BOK rate cut views

    Dec 1, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s export growth at 14-month low, adds to BOK rate cut views

    Container terminals at the Port of Busan, South Korea (File photo by Yonhap) South Korea’s export growth fell to a…

    Busan, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul, Shopping, Survey
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil wearable robot X-ble Shoulder

    Nov 28, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil wearable robot X-ble Shoulder

    Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. unveiled the wearable robot X-ble Shoulder at Wearable Robot Tech Day held at the…

    Hyundai, Kia, Medical
  • Triple-A rated SK Telecom, KT tap 10-yr bond market

    Nov 26, 2024
    in News
    Triple-A rated SK Telecom, KT tap 10-yr bond market

    KT headquarters in Gwanghwamoon, Seoul South Korean companies with top-notch credit ratings such as SK Telecom Co. and KT Corp.…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kia, KT, KT&G, Seoul
  • Hyundai’s José Muñoz sees new Trump policy, China offense as opportunity

    Nov 25, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai’s José Muñoz sees new Trump policy, China offense as opportunity

    Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz poses in front of the IONIQ 9 electric SUV LOS ANGELES – José Muñoz, just…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Koreans, Old Korea, Stress, Working in Korea
  • Hyundai Motor’s new CEO Munoz vows to actively respond to Trump policy

    Nov 22, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor’s new CEO Munoz vows to actively respond to Trump policy

    José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor’s  incoming CEO, unveils the automaker’s business strategy at LA Auto Show 2024 LOS ANGELES – José…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai premieres IONIQ 9 to be produced in US, Korea

    Nov 21, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai premieres IONIQ 9 to be produced in US, Korea

    José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Co.’s global chief operating officer (COO) and head of North and South American operations, poses for…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia win US ALG Residual Value Awards

    Nov 20, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor, Kia win US ALG Residual Value Awards

    Hyundai Motor’s Kona EV Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. said on Wednesday that Hyundai’s electric compact sport utility vehicle…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG
  • Robotis, MIT to jointly develop physical AI

    Nov 19, 2024
    in News
    Robotis, MIT to jointly develop physical AI

    South Korea’s Robotis Co. said on Tuesday it partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop physical AI.…

    Kia
  • Hyundai Mobis aims to expand non-captive sales to 40% as it goes global

    Nov 19, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Mobis aims to expand non-captive sales to 40% as it goes global

    Hyundai Mobis CEO Lee Gyu-suk unveils the company’s long-term business strategy at the firm’s CEO Investor Day 2024 South Korea’s…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Question
  • Korean EV, battery makers to suffer from Trump’s plan to end incentives

    Nov 15, 2024
    in News
    Korean EV, battery makers to suffer from Trump’s plan to end incentives

    US President-elect Donald Trump addresses the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, home to the country’s three largest automakers, during…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor taps US unit chief José Muñoz as new CEO

    Nov 15, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor taps US unit chief José Muñoz as new CEO

    José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor’s incoming CEO, enters a hotel in Seoul to attend the US-Japan-Korea Trilateral Executive Dialogue (TED) meeting…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Seoul
  • IONIQ 9, EV9 GT named most anticipated new vehicles in US

    Nov 14, 2024
    in News
    IONIQ 9, EV9 GT named most anticipated new vehicles in US

    The teaser image of Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 9 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Co. ‘s IONIQ 9 and Kia…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Kia to supply PV5 to DHL Korea from 2026

    Nov 14, 2024
    in News
    Kia to supply PV5 to DHL Korea from 2026

    Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said on Thursday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply its purpose-built…

    Kia, purpose
  • BYD to debut passenger EVs in South Korea in 2025

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    BYD to debut passenger EVs in South Korea in 2025

    BYD Atto 3 in a manufacturing line (Courtesy of BYD)  China’s electric vehicle giant BYD Co. will make a debut…

    driver, fail, Global Expansion, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Kia holds exhibition reflecting on 80-year-history

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Kia holds exhibition reflecting on 80-year-history

    Kia’s exhibition hall in Seoul Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said on Thursday it opened a heritage exhibition “From…

    Advertisement, history, Kia, purpose, request, Seoul
  • First Korean-American US Senator vows to cement Seoul-Washington tie

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    First Korean-American US Senator vows to cement Seoul-Washington tie

    Democratic US Representative Andy Kim delivers a victory speech at a DoubleTree Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Nov.…

    Donald Trump, family, history, Hyundai, Kia, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Politics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korean chipmakers, battery makers face new risks with Trump’s comeback

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Korean chipmakers, battery makers face new risks with Trump’s comeback

    Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an election night watch party on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kia launches Sportage facelift to accelerate SUV boom

    Nov 5, 2024
    in News
    Kia launches Sportage facelift to accelerate SUV boom

    The new Sportage (Courtesy of Kia) Kia Corp., South Korea’s No. 2 automaker, on Monday unveiled a facelift of the…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, 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