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Korean Birthrate

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  • Yoon declares ‘demographic national emergency,’ vows all-out efforts to tackle low birth rate

    Oct 13, 2024
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    Yoon declares ‘demographic national emergency,’ vows all-out efforts to tackle low birth rate

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  • Seoul to Offer Cash for Vasectomy Reversals in Bid to Boost Languishing Birth Rate

    Oct 13, 2024
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    Seoul to Offer Cash for Vasectomy Reversals in Bid to Boost Languishing Birth Rate

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  • Workers pick ‘mandatory parental leave for both parents’ as no.1 birth rate policy

    Oct 13, 2024
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    Workers pick ‘mandatory parental leave for both parents’ as no.1 birth rate policy

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  • The Korean government has gone delulu:

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    The Korean government has gone delulu:

    https://youtu.be/TmtT5RczlGw?si=OKCZzBUg9ngSc_m_ Basically, the video is explaining about some of the policies and ideas that have been/that are thought to be…

    Korean Birthrate, LG, Parents, Politics
  • How medium size company in Korea have birth rate of 2.7

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    How medium size company in Korea have birth rate of 2.7

    Flexible working hour: workers can adjust their working hour if they can meet their goal Shortening working hour automatically: Whenever…

    family, Korean Birthrate
  • DB Insurance outshines domestic rivals in global business

    Oct 8, 2024
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    DB Insurance outshines domestic rivals in global business

    Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Bok-hyun (fifth from left) poses with CEOs of South Korean insurance companies after a meeting…

    Global Expansion, Hyundai, Korean Birthrate, Korean Comapny, Samsung, Seoul, Survey
  • Korea’s fin min, c.bank chief to jointly deal with demographic crisis

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s fin min, c.bank chief to jointly deal with demographic crisis

    Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok (left) speaks during a meeting with Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong at…

    Korean Birthrate, Seoul, Stress
  • Vietnamese lead influx of foreign workers with Korean dream

    Aug 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Vietnamese lead influx of foreign workers with Korean dream

    Foreign workers enter South Korea through Incheon International Airport On Aug. 31, 2004, 92 Filipinos, wearing a T-shirt and a…

    Foreign Workers, Korea Jobs, Korean Airport, Korean Birthrate, Korean Language, Koreans, Seoul, Working in Korea
  • Filipino caregivers come to Korea amid deepening demographic crisis

    Jul 17, 2024
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    Filipino caregivers come to Korea amid deepening demographic crisis

    Women stand beside a sign about hiring domestic helpers to work overseas outside an office in Manila (Courtesy of AP…

    Foreign Workers, Justice, Korean Birthrate, Korean House, Korean Language, Minimum Wage, Parents, Seoul, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • (DO NOT PUBLISH) Startups bet on affluent Gen X in Korea’s senior living market

    May 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    (DO NOT PUBLISH) Startups bet on affluent Gen X in Korea’s senior living market

    Rendering image of VL Lewest, a luxury senior living community under development by Lotte Hotels & Resorts in Seoul, South…

    Korean Birthrate, Korean Comapny, Lotte, Samsung, Seoul
  • OECD sharply revises up S.Korea GDP forecast after strong Q1

    May 2, 2024
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    OECD sharply revises up S.Korea GDP forecast after strong Q1

    Containers are stacked to be loaded on ships in a port in South Korea The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…

    driver, family, Japan, Korean Birthrate, Korean Semiconductor, Seoul, Shopping

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Latest Korean News

  • Hanwha Systems to compete with LIG Nex1 for Korean version of Iron DomeJune 27, 2025
    Hanwha Systems is a defense affiliate of South Korea’s Hanwha… Read more: Hanwha Systems to compete with LIG Nex1 for Korean version of Iron Dome
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    NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South… Read more: NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1
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    NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South… Read more: NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1
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    Shoppers rummage through piles of secondhand clothes at the Dongmyo… Read more: From G-Dragon to Ibuki: Dongmyo emerges as global fashion hotspot
  • Hyundai helps Korean economy most with $265 bn contributionJune 27, 2025
    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 production line in Ulsan, South Korea… Read more: Hyundai helps Korean economy most with $265 bn contribution

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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