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  • Hybrids, EVs power Hyundai, Kia’s US auto sales in October

    Nov 4, 2024
    in News
    Hybrids, EVs power Hyundai, Kia’s US auto sales in October

    The Tucson Hybrid (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-largest automaker, saw a rebound in US auto…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai, Kia gets triple A credit rating from S.Korean agencies

    Nov 4, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia gets triple A credit rating from S.Korean agencies

    Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. said on Monday they received AAA ratings, with Stable outlooks for both companies, from…

    automotive, history, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai to launch Euro 7-compliant car in Europe in 2025

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai to launch Euro 7-compliant car in Europe in 2025

    The Kona Electric production line at Hyundai Motor’s plant in the Czech Republic (File photo) Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s…

    fail, germany, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Korea’s POSCO, India’s JSW team up to build steel plant in Odisha

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s POSCO, India’s JSW team up to build steel plant in Odisha

    JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal (left) and POSCO Group Chairman Chang In-hwa shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, POSCO, Protest, Seoul
  • Kia debuts Tasman to target $333 bn global pickup truck market

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    Kia debuts Tasman to target $333 bn global pickup truck market

    The Tasman, Kia’s first pickup truck (Courtesy of Kia) JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, on…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kia, Military, purpose
  • Hyundai aims high for online small EV sales in Japan

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai aims high for online small EV sales in Japan

    Hyundai Motor CEO Chang Jae-hoon at Global Management Dialogue 2024 on Oct. 28 TOKYO – Hyundai Motor Co. will accelerate…

    Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Tokyo, travel
  • Kia eyes rosier 2024 after record-high Q3; Hyundai Mobis’ OP up 32%

    Oct 25, 2024
    in News
    Kia eyes rosier 2024 after record-high Q3; Hyundai Mobis’ OP up 32%

    Kia’s EV-dedicated plant in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province (Courtesy of Kia)  Kia Corp., South Korea’s No. 2 carmaker after Hyundai Motor…

    2025 Carnival, automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • Kia, KEPCO collaborate to build power ecosystem using PBV

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Kia, KEPCO collaborate to build power ecosystem using PBV

    South Korea’s Kia Corp. and Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), the state-run utility company, said on Thursday that they signed…

    Busan, Kia, purpose
  • Kia reveals teaser images of The New Sportage

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Kia reveals teaser images of The New Sportage

    The teaser image of Kia’s The New Sportage South Korea’s Kia Corp. unveiled the teaser images and videos of The…

    family, Kia
  • Korea’s economy rebounds slower than expected in Q3

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s economy rebounds slower than expected in Q3

    Container terminals at the Port of Busan, South Korea (File photo by Yonhap) South Korea’s economy rebounded slower than the…

    Busan, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai, SNU, POSTECH, KIST build joint robotics lab

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai, SNU, POSTECH, KIST build joint robotics lab

    Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday that it established a joint robotics research lab in collaboration with South Korea’s top…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG, Pohang, Seoul, study
  • Hyundai Motor Group wins Cars.com’s 2025 Top Pick EV Awards

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor Group wins Cars.com’s 2025 Top Pick EV Awards

    Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 6 Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday Hyundai Motor Co. ‘s IONIQ electric vehicles (EVs) and Kia…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    A South Korea telecast last week purported to show satellite imagery of North Korean personnel at a Russian military facility.…

    history, Kia, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • Hyundai gears up for global expansion with Indian unit’s IPO

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai gears up for global expansion with Indian unit’s IPO

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun is lighting a lamp at Hyundai Motor India’s listing ceremony on the National Stock…

    Discrimination, Global Expansion, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Sex, Stress
  • Hyundai AutoEver SW platform gets A-SPICE level 3 certification

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai AutoEver SW platform gets A-SPICE level 3 certification

    South Korea’s Hyundai AutoEver Corp. said on Tuesday that its Mobilgene Classic 2.0 software platform has become the first in…

    automotive, Genesis, germany, Hyundai, Kia, LG
  • Hyundai to produce Creta EV in India for January launch

    Oct 20, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai to produce Creta EV in India for January launch

    Hyundai Motor”s Creta (Screenshot captured from Hyundai Motor website) Hyundai Motor Co. said on Sunday it will launch an electric…

    driver, family, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Twenty-something female away fans lead Korean baseball craze

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    Twenty-something female away fans lead Korean baseball craze

    Female baseball fans at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on July 12, 2024 (File photo by Hyung-taek Lim) South Korea’s…

    daegu, Kia, Samsung, Seoul
  • Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics, Toyota team up for humanoid robots

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics, Toyota team up for humanoid robots

    Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s No. 3 and…

    automotive, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, purpose, Seoul
  • Apparel maker Hansae sets sights on auto parts business as growth driver

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Apparel maker Hansae sets sights on auto parts business as growth driver

    Hansae Yes24 Holdings Co. Vice Chairman Kim Suk-hwan speaks at the firm’s global investor relation session in Vietnam HO CHI…

    Advertisement, automotive, driver, Kia, Koreans
  • Hyundai, Kia production may be disrupted by subsidiary’s labor strike

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai, Kia production may be disrupted by subsidiary’s labor strike

    Hyundai’s production line for the Kona in South Korea. The company may suspend weekend overtime work at the production lines…

    Hyundai, Kia, request
  • Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    SK Square’s headquarters in Seoul UK-based activist fund Palliser Capital Ltd. is demanding SK Square Co., the investment arm of…

    Discussion, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Metaverse, North Korea, Question, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai Mobis to invest $257 mn in EV parts plants in Slovakia

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Mobis to invest $257 mn in EV parts plants in Slovakia

    Hyundai Mobis CEO Lee Gyusuk (left) and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attended the signing ceremony for investments in EV…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • Kia unveils car accessory made from ocean plastic waste

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    Kia unveils car accessory made from ocean plastic waste

    Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said on Tuesday it introduced a trunk liner (mat) for the EV3, made from…

    Kia
  • MBK wins enough stake in tender offer to control Korea Zinc

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    MBK wins enough stake in tender offer to control Korea Zinc

    Information board at Korea Zinc’s headquarters in Seoul (File photo by News1) North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd.…

    fail, family, Hyundai, Kia, Korea Zinc, LG, request, Seoul
  • Kia releases 2025 model year of Carnival

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    Kia releases 2025 model year of Carnival

    Kia’s The 2025 Carnival (Courtesy of Kia) Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said on Monday it will release The…

    2025 Carnival, automotive, Kia
  • Hyundai Motor Group expands R&D partnership with Singapore

    Oct 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor Group expands R&D partnership with Singapore

    Hyundai Engineering & Construction President & CEO Yoon Young-Joon (from left), Hyundai Motor Co. President & CEO Chang Jae-hoon, Minister…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Robotics, Korean Technology
  • Toyota, Hyundai chairmen to meet in Seoul for hydrogen alliance

    Oct 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Toyota, Hyundai chairmen to meet in Seoul for hydrogen alliance

    Hyundai Motor and Toyota will jointly host Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival in Yongin, South Korean on October…

    driver, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Seoul
  • Kia to sweep top three spots in Korea’s car sales on SUV, hybrid boom

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kia to sweep top three spots in Korea’s car sales on SUV, hybrid boom

    The Sorento SUV (Courtesy of Kia) Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, is poised to claim the top three spots…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai, Kia’s H1 vehicle sales in Singapore double, aided by HMGICS

    Oct 6, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Kia’s H1 vehicle sales in Singapore double, aided by HMGICS

    The IONIQ 6 electric sedan that Hyundai Motor began producing at its Singapore plant, HMGICS, in July South Korea’s top…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, travel
  • Hyundai Mobis to mass-produce parts to double EV charging speed

    Oct 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Mobis to mass-produce parts to double EV charging speed

    Hyundai Mobis showcases its technologies at its research and development (R&D) center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis)…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Robotics, Seoul
  • SK Enmove, SQM ink supply deal for refrigerant material iodine

    Oct 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Enmove, SQM ink supply deal for refrigerant material iodine

    SK Enmove CEO Kim Won-kee (left) and Pablo Altimiras, CEO of SQM’s Iodine and Plant Nutrition Division, sign an iodine…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny
  • Hyundai, Kia’s September US sales fall; hybrids buck trend of weak sales

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Kia’s September US sales fall; hybrids buck trend of weak sales

    The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister firm…

    automotive, Genesis, GV80, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • S.Korea’s exports stand firm thanks to record chip sales

    Oct 1, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s exports stand firm thanks to record chip sales

    Busan port (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  South Korea’s exports extended the growth streak for the 12th month in a row…

    Busan, driver, Kia, Korean Semiconductor
  • Sambark LFT rebranded as Lotte Engineering Plastics

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Sambark LFT rebranded as Lotte Engineering Plastics

    Lotte Engineering Plastics’ plant in Yesan, South Chungcheong Province (Courtesy of Lotte Engineering Plastics) Sambark LFT Co., a plastic materials…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Lotte
  • Hyundai’s accumulated production hits 100 mn unit milestone

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai’s accumulated production hits 100 mn unit milestone

    Hyundai rolled out its 100,000,001th car, IONIQ 5, at its Ulsan plant on Sept. 30 Hyunai Motor has achieved the…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • LG to invest $762 mn in webOS to transform into platform-based tech giant

    Sep 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG to invest $762 mn in webOS to transform into platform-based tech giant

    Park Hyoung-sei, head of LG Electronics’ home entertainment division, speaks at the company’s webOS Summit 2024 in Incheon, South Korea,…

    automotive, Kia, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
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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