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  • Loss-making Pizza Hut Korea files for rehabilitation

    Nov 5, 2024
    in News
    Loss-making Pizza Hut Korea files for rehabilitation

    Pizza Hut store in Seoul  Money-losing Pizza Hut Korea Ltd., the Korean master franchisee of the giant US pizza franchisor,…

    Korean Food, Seoul, Stress
  • stews to feed a party of 30?

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Community

    Hi! I’m trying to plan a dinner party and wanted to make a lot of korean food to serve my…

    Korean Food, Question
  • Doenjang jigae and banchan

    Nov 3, 2024
    in Community
    Doenjang jigae and banchan

    Hi folks! New to the sub! I started making Korean food for myself last year, and I’ve just been absolutely…

    Korean Food
  • Korean Protein-focused Cookbooks

    Nov 2, 2024
    in Community
    Korean Protein-focused Cookbooks

    Heya! Looking for a gift for my partner. We really enjoy Korean food and we’re trying to get a bit…

    Korean Food
  • Really random sorry ahah, does anybody know what this means? Like what the difference is? I’ve never had Korean food before

    Nov 2, 2024
    in Community
    Really random sorry ahah, does anybody know what this means? Like what the difference is? I’ve never had Korean food before

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

    Korean Food
  • Find Korean foods to suit your taste1

    Nov 1, 2024
    in Community
    Find Korean foods to suit your taste1

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

    Korean Food
  • Korean food machine makers witness K-food fever in Europe

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Korean food machine makers witness K-food fever in Europe

    The 2024 Korea Business Expo Vienna was the first expo in Europe hosted by the World Federation of Overseas Korean…

    Korean Food, KT
  • S.Korea’s Daesang holds kimchi contest in US

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s Daesang holds kimchi contest in US

    South Korea’s Daesang Corp. said on Monday it hosted the “Jongga Kimchi Blast” event in the US to promote kimchi…

    Kimchi, Korean Food
  • TheBorn Korea eyes M&As, overseas expansion after $73.7 million IPO

    Oct 28, 2024
    in News
    TheBorn Korea eyes M&As, overseas expansion after $73.7 million IPO

    Paik Jong-won, founder and CEO of TheBorn Korea, meets the press ahead of the firm’s IPO TheBorn Korea Inc., a…

    Celebrity, coffee, Jeju, Korean Food
  • Korean food makers set eyes on Europe with vegan, zero-sugar foods

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    Korean food makers set eyes on Europe with vegan, zero-sugar foods

    The Korea Pavillion set up in Paris-Nord Villepinte during SLAL Paris 2024 (Courtesy of Yonhap) PARIS – South Korean food…

    Korean Food, Lotte, Seoul, Suga
  • Yukjaejang

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community
    Yukjaejang

    Because of the posts here, I started drooling so much that I decided to find the ingredients and make my…

    Korean Food
  • White person working as a server in Korean restaurant?

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community

    I’ve been out of work for a couple of months, and my roommate essentially got me an interview at the…

    Korean Food
  • Amazing site for Korean food delivery

    Oct 16, 2024
    in Community

    If you like Korean food, I highly recommend this site not only to Koreans but also to everyone interested in…

    Korean Food, Koreans
  • Paris Baguette opens 600th overseas store in Canada for global expansion

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    Paris Baguette opens 600th overseas store in Canada for global expansion

    Paris Baguette opens its 600th overseas branch on Bloor Street in Toronto, Ontario (Courtesy of SPC Group) Paris Baguette opened…

    Global Expansion, Korean Food, Seoul
  • Oyster kimchi.

    Oct 14, 2024
    in Community
    Oyster kimchi.

    My mouth watered, when I saw the oyster kimchi in Culinary Class Wars. I bought a kimchi and oyster. Tada!…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Oyster
  • Bossam time

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Bossam time

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

    Bossam, Korean Food, meal time
  • Favorite food combination!

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Favorite food combination!

    🍲🍦 submitted by /u/omoonbeat [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Daegu – I‘m surprised how many shops and food there is in the center, I love it 🙂

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Daegu – I‘m surprised how many shops and food there is in the center, I love it :)

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

    daegu, Korean Food
  • Dwaeji gukbap and suyuk

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Dwaeji gukbap and suyuk

    Hey! I just recently moved to an area with little to no access to korean food. So i’m thinking to…

    Korean Food, Pork
  • Lotte chief bets on K-food boom for global expansion

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte chief bets on K-food boom for global expansion

    Premium Ghana Chocolate by Lotte Wellfood (Courtesy of Lotte Wellfood)  A bubble gum maker-turned-multinational retail-to-chemical business empire Lotte Group is…

    Global Expansion, Japan, Korean Food, LG, Lotte
  • Nongshim to open K-Ramen supermarket in Myeongdong

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Nongshim to open K-Ramen supermarket in Myeongdong

    South Korean food and beverage giant Nongshim Co. said on Monday that it will open a Korean-style ramen experience store…

    Korean Food, myeongdong, Seoul
  • Pulmuone to boost K-food boom in China with kimbap

    Sep 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Pulmuone to boost K-food boom in China with kimbap

    A customer picks up the Pulmuone Tuna Kimbap at a store in China (Courtesy of Pulmuone) Major South Korean food…

    Japan, Korean Food, KT
  • AB InBev’s Oriental Brewery buys Jeju Soju from Shinsegae

    Sep 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    AB InBev’s Oriental Brewery buys Jeju Soju from Shinsegae

    HiteJinro controls half of South Korea’s soju market Oriental Brewery Co. (OB), a unit of the world’s largest beer company…

    Jeju, K-pop, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, Lotte, Soju, Survey
  • Korea’s Gordon Ramsay speeds up move for $63 mn IPO

    Sep 6, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s Gordon Ramsay speeds up move for $63 mn IPO

    Paik Jong-won, founder and CEO of TheBorn Korea (File photo by TheBorn Korea) TheBorn Korea Inc., a leading South Korean…

    Celebrity, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, Pork
  • Samyang to cement lead in South Korean allulose market

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samyang to cement lead in South Korean allulose market

    Samyang executives celebrate the completion of a specialty ingredient complex in Ulsan on Sept. 4, 2024 (Courtesy of Samyang)  Samyang…

    Japan, Korean Food, Korean Technology, Samyang, Seoul, Suga
  • South Koreans puzzled over rising seaweed prices despite bumper crop

    Sep 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Koreans puzzled over rising seaweed prices despite bumper crop

    CJ CheilJedang’s seaweed snacks Dried seaweed prices are rising at a fast pace despite handsome growth in production, leaving South…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean Food, Korean Semiconductor, Koreans
  • CJ CheilJedang launches protein snack O-right Tempeh Chips in Thailand

    Sep 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    CJ CheilJedang launches protein snack O-right Tempeh Chips in Thailand

    Tempeh(left) and Tempeh chips (Courtesy of CJ CheilJedang) CJ CheilJedang Corp. accelerates its business expansion in Thailand with a new…

    Cheese, CJ Cheiljedang, Kimchi, Korean Food, KT
  • Lotte to open shops within Singapore NTUC FairPrice outlets

    Aug 28, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte to open shops within Singapore NTUC FairPrice outlets

    NTUC FairPrice CEO Vipul Chawla (third from left) and Lotte Shopping CEO Kim Sanghyun (fourth from left) pose after signinig…

    Coupang, fail, Korean Food, Lotte, Shopping
  • Ashley Queens’ success story: Go premium, yet dining at affordable prices

    Aug 28, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Ashley Queens’ success story: Go premium, yet dining at affordable prices

    Ashley Queens outlet in Gasan, western Seoul Korean food, or K-food, is popular around the world. And it’s almost become…

    Korean Food, Koreans, Seoul
  • BGF Retail’s CU looks beyond Kazakhstan deep into Central Asia

    Aug 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    BGF Retail’s CU looks beyond Kazakhstan deep into Central Asia

    CU’s first Kazakhstan convenience store outlet in Almaty Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country 27 times the size of South Korea,…

    coffee, fail, K-drama, Korean Food, Koreans, Shopping
  • Food giant CJ CheilJedang’s profits rise for 3rd straight quarter

    Aug 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Food giant CJ CheilJedang’s profits rise for 3rd straight quarter

    CJ CheilJedang’s Korean fried dumplings (Courtesy of CJ) South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang Corp.’s quarterly operating profit increased for…

    CJ Cheiljedang, germany, Korean Food
  • LG Chem emerges as global No. 4 chemicals maker: C&EN

    Jul 31, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem emerges as global No. 4 chemicals maker: C&EN

    LG Chem’s chemistry scientists (Courtesy of LG) South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. has emerged as the world’s fourth chemicals producer,…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, LG, Lotte, Ukraine
  • Baemin founder sets out for new trophy platform

    Jul 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Baemin founder sets out for new trophy platform

    Stayfolio  Kim Bong-jin, a former chairman and chief executive officer of Woowa Brothers Corp., the operator of South Korea’s No.…

    coffee, germany, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, Naver
  • CJ CheilJedang to open Bibigo Market in Paris

    Jul 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    CJ CheilJedang to open Bibigo Market in Paris

    South Korea’s CJ CheilJedang Corp. announced on Monday that it will open Bibigo Market at the Korea House operated in…

    CJ Cheiljedang, germany, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
  • Bibigo releases 3D ad in New York Times Square

    Jul 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Bibigo releases 3D ad in New York Times Square

    CJ CheilJedang Corp.’s Korean food brand Bibigo announced on Thursday that it launched a large-scale outdoor 3D advertisement for the…

    Advertisement, CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, KT
  • Bibigo opens store in Incheon Airport duty-free shops

    Jul 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Bibigo opens store in Incheon Airport duty-free shops

    CJ CheilJedang Corp.’s Korean food brand Bibigo announced on Tuesday that it recently opened its stores at Shinsegae Duty Free…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Kimchi, Korean Airport, Korean Food
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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