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  • Traditional Korean House. fence type

    Jul 22, 2025
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  • Deal graveyard: S.Korean F&B franchises left without takers

    Jul 15, 2025
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    Deal graveyard: S.Korean F&B franchises left without takers

    Pizza Nara Chicken Gongju chain Korean food is making global waves, but back home, the story is different for food…

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  • Thinking about seaweed and soy sauce egg rice as a food kit — curious what you think

    May 26, 2025
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    Hi! My team and I are working on launching an e-commerce brand centered around Korean roasted seaweed (gim) — a…

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  • LG Electronics eyes India IPO delay, says plan in flux

    Apr 24, 2025
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    LG Electronics eyes India IPO delay, says plan in flux

    LG Electronics India’s call center staff consultants (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc. is mulling putting off an initial…

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  • LG Electronics set to debut on Indian stock market in early May

    Apr 6, 2025
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    LG Electronics set  to debut on Indian stock market in early May

    LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (third from left) inspects the air conditioner production line at its Noida plant, India in…

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  • Are we getting scammed? 5.5M KRW monthly budget for a 50m² apartment in Gangnam

    Jan 10, 2025
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    Dear community, My husband and I are moving to Seoul upcoming March, and we’re currently searching for an apartment in…

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  • LG Electronics to venture into food waste disposer market

    Nov 4, 2024
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    LG Electronics to venture into food waste disposer market

    A food waste disposer LG Electronics is set to launch in 2025 LG Electronics Inc., the world’s largest home appliance…

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  • I associate this style of house with the 80’s. Is that right?

    Oct 13, 2024
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    I associate this style of house with the 80’s. Is that right?

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  • 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…

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  • Korea’s food prices highest among OECD nations; utility bills at bottom

    Jun 18, 2024
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    Korea’s food prices highest among OECD nations; utility bills at bottom

    A consumer is buying fruits in a marketplace in Seoul South Korea’s food prices were found to be the highest…

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Latest Korean News

  • PwC Korea named to lead $360 mn sale of K Shipbuilding; preferred buyer likely by year-endJuly 23, 2025
    K Shipbuilding, the reborn STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, is a… Read more: PwC Korea named to lead $360 mn sale of K Shipbuilding; preferred buyer likely by year-end
  • S.Korea’s ruling party gears up for won-based stablecoin legislationJuly 23, 2025
    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s push to launch won-based… Read more: S.Korea’s ruling party gears up for won-based stablecoin legislation
  • HD Hyundai, ECO launch US shipbuilding project amid US maritime revivalJuly 23, 2025
    HD Hyundai’s shipyard in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province (Courtesy of… Read more: HD Hyundai, ECO launch US shipbuilding project amid US maritime revival
  • GM CEO Mary Barra quells Korea exit talk amid mounting auto tariff pressuresJuly 23, 2025
    GM’s logo is seen on the facade of the General… Read more: GM CEO Mary Barra quells Korea exit talk amid mounting auto tariff pressures
  • Kakao, Naver step up global AI hunt amid fierce tech raceJuly 23, 2025
    South Korea’s internet pioneers, Kakao Corp. and Naver Corp., are… Read more: Kakao, Naver step up global AI hunt amid fierce tech race

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  • A case of these snacks were dropped off at my store by accident. First ingredient is sunflower seeds, they are sweet, crunchy and delicious. It does say product of Korea.July 23, 2025
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  • Found guilty for biting off attempted-rapist’s tongue 6 decades ago, Choi Mal-ja gets overdue apologyJuly 23, 2025
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  • Visiting Dodaeri Yongso Waterfall: Cliff jumps and cool, clear waterJuly 23, 2025
  • Physics potentials with the second Hyper-Kamiokande detector in KoreaJuly 23, 2025
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  • It’s crazy to think there was a time when fun K-pop songs were actually hated.July 23, 2025
  • Births rise 3.8% in May, continuing uptrend for 11 months straight. Marriages also rising for 14 continuous monthsJuly 23, 2025
  • What is something you didn’t understand about kpop when you first got into it?July 23, 2025

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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