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  • How brutal is Korean military service?

    Oct 20, 2024
    in Community

    How would it be any different than military services in any other country aside from it being mandatory? submitted by…

    Korean Military, Military
  • Military IDs turned into deepfake porn: Exposing a Telegram room for degrading Korean servicewomen

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Deepfake, Korean Military, Military, Scandal
  • Trainee soldier dies two days after fainting during military drill

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Trainee soldier dies two days after fainting during military drill

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

    Korean Military, Military
  • A South Korean weapons company once seen as a dinosaur is now churning out howitzers twice as fast as its Western competitors

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    A South Korean weapons company once seen as a dinosaur is now churning out howitzers twice as fast as its Western competitors

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Korean Military, South Korean Weapons
  • ROK Army Patton tanks move along mountain road mixed in with civilian traffic in South Korea, 1984

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    ROK Army Patton tanks move along mountain road mixed in with civilian traffic in South Korea, 1984

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

    Korean Military, Military
  • S. Korean Military to Ban iPhones, Smartwatches Over Security Concerns

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    S. Korean Military to Ban iPhones, Smartwatches Over Security Concerns

    submitted by /u/Double-Problem-5046 [link] [comments]

    Korean Military, Military
  • Trump asked why US must defend ‘people who hate us’ like S. Korea, memoir reveals

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump asked why US must defend ‘people who hate us’ like S. Korea, memoir reveals

    submitted by /u/coinfwip4 [link] [comments]

    Donald Trump, Korean Military
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – October 13, 2024

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – October 13, 2024

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Korea Jobs, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • What’s it like being in the Korean military?

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    What’s it like being in the Korean military?

    I’m not Korean, just an avid Kdrama watcher like the rest of the western world. I just watched D.P and…

    Korean Military, Military, Question
  • I’m a Korean American who has never lived in Korea, but I need to start my national military service. How can I increase my chances of getting into KATUSA?

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    I’m a Korean American who has never lived in Korea, but I need to start my national military service. How can I increase my chances of getting into KATUSA?

    In January I have to start my national military service. I was born in the United States and have never…

    family, Korean Military, Military, Parents
  • Foreigners in Seoul: be careful of ‘We Together Foreigners Support Center’!!!

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Foreigners in Seoul: be careful of ‘We Together Foreigners Support Center’!!!

    It is a relatively new group that supports foreigners in acclimating with Korea, finding jobs, helping with resumes, etc. But…

    Busan, Korea Jobs, Korean Military, Military, Seoul, Warning
  • Alternative investment experts to gather at ASK 2024 on Oct. 16-17

    Oct 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Alternative investment experts to gather at ASK 2024 on Oct. 16-17

    The Korea Economic Daily hosted the spring conference of ASK 2024 in Seoul in May South Korea’s major institutional investors…

    Discussion, Korean Military, KT, Lotte, Military, Seoul
  • S.Korean defense firms stand to gain if Harris wins Nov. election

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean defense firms stand to gain if Harris wins Nov. election

    Kamala Harris (AP via Yonhap) Defense companies will stand to gain the most among South Korean companies if US Vice…

    Donald Trump, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Semiconductor, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, study
  • S.Korea signs MOU on Philippine nuclear safety checks, eyes plant deals

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea signs MOU on Philippine nuclear safety checks, eyes plant deals

    President Yoon Suk Yeol (left) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during their summit at the Malacanang Palace…

    Hyundai, Korean Military, Korean War, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, study
  • KAI, Hanwha Systems to collaborate on special operations helicopter

    Oct 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    KAI, Hanwha Systems to collaborate on special operations helicopter

    Vice President of Elbit Systems Alon Canyon (from left), KAI Chief Executive Kang Goo-young, and Hanwha Systems CEO Son Jae-il…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Military
  • S.Korea’s inflation dips below 2% first time in 42 months

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s inflation dips below 2% first time in 42 months

    Vegetable section at a local supermarket in Seoul (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  South Korea’s headline inflation slowed below 2% for…

    KCC, Korean Military, Military, Seoul
  • KAI selected as PBL provider for Philippine FA-50

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    KAI selected as PBL provider for Philippine FA-50

    KAI Chief Executive Kang Goo-young (Courtesy of Yonhap) Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), the country’s sole military aircraft manufacturer, said…

    Hyundai, Korean Military, Military
  • Shinsegae International launches Harley-Davidson Collections

    Sep 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Shinsegae International launches Harley-Davidson Collections

    South Korea’s Shinsegae International Co. launched a brand called Harley-Davidson Collections on Friday, blending Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle culture with fashion as…

    Korean Military, Military, Shopping
  • Hyundai to develop unmanned robot for EV fire suppression

    Sep 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai to develop unmanned robot for EV fire suppression

    Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday that it plans to jointly develop the unmanned firefighting robot vehicle with the South…

    Hyundai, Korean Military, KT, Military, purpose, request
  • 42Maru builds defense-specialized GenAI platform

    Sep 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    42Maru builds defense-specialized GenAI platform

    42Maru, South Korea’s generative AI and language AI startup said on Friday that it was selected as the lead organization…

    Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, Question
  • HYBE shares fall after NewJeans demand Min’s reinstatement

    Sep 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE shares fall after NewJeans demand Min’s reinstatement

    HYBE Co. has suffered a fall of its share price for two consecutive days after its popular girl group NewJeans…

    BTS, K-pop, Korean Military, Military, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s LIG Nex1, Iraq set for $2.6 billion deal on M-SAM missile system

    Sep 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s LIG Nex1, Iraq set for $2.6 billion deal on M-SAM missile system

    LIG Nex1’s mid-range surface-to-air missile Cheongung II Iraq has decided to import South Korean-made mid-range surface-to-air missile (M-SAM) system II,…

    Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • Hanwha signs MOU with WB Group for $2 bn Polish submarine project bid

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha signs MOU with WB Group for $2 bn Polish submarine project bid

    Hanwha Ocean Vice President Jung Seung-kyun (left) and Adam Bartosiewicz, vice president of WB Group, pose for a photo after…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military
  • Hanwha Ocean, US Senator discuss US Navy MRO

    Aug 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Ocean, US Senator discuss US Navy MRO

    South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co. said on Tuesday that it discussed various aspects of the US Navy ship projects with…

    Discussion, Korean Military, Military, request, Seoul
  • From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    Aug 25, 2024
    in History
    From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    The End of the Korean War: A Historical Overview The Korean War, which began in 1950, was a significant conflict…

    automotive, BTS, China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, Economic Miracle, family, history, Japan, K-pop, Korea Development, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Korean War, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Unification of Korea, USA Relation, World War
  • Hansae Yes24 moves closer to owning GM supplier Erae AMS

    Aug 21, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hansae Yes24 moves closer to owning GM supplier Erae AMS

    Hansae Yes24 Holdings Co., the holding company of South Korea’s leading apparel original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Hansae Co., has moved…

    Advertisement, automotive, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Military
  • South Korea to extend export missile range from 300 km to 500 km

    Aug 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea to extend export missile range from 300 km to 500 km

    LIG Nex1’s guided missile Hawk South Korea has decided to extend the range of missiles for exports to 500 kilometers…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea, request, Seoul, South Korean Weapons, Ukraine
  • Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier

    Aug 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier

    Erae AMS’ auto parts for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) (File photo, courtesy of Erae) The holding company of Hansae…

    automotive, driver, Kia, Korean Military, Military, Samyang, Seoul
  • LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test

    Jul 15, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test

    The 2.75-inch guided rocket, known as Bigung in Korea, blast off from a launch vehicle (Courtesy of the Defense Acquisition…

    Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea
  • Hanwha Aerospace to export $998mn K9 howitzer to Romania

    Jul 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Aerospace to export $998mn K9 howitzer to Romania

    Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea’s major aerospace and defense system developer, signed a 1.4 trillion won ($920 million) contract to…

    germany, Korean Military, Military, Ukraine
  • The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Jul 10, 2024
    in History
    The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Introduction to the Japanese Occupation The Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning from 1910 to 1945, was a critical period that…

    China Relation, cold war, Discussion, fail, history, Japan, Japan Relation, Japanese Occupation, Justice, Korea Independence, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Protest, purpose, Seoul, USA Relation, World War
  • Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia

    Jul 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia

    Hanwha Systems’ multi-function radar (MFR) system used in Cheongung II missiles Hanwha Systems Co., a leading South Korean defense company,…

    Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Military, North Korea
  • GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales

    Jul 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales

    Advertisement of Erae AMS (photo captured from Erae AMS’ website) A controlling stake in Erae AMS Co., formerly Delphi Automotive…

    Advertisement, automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korea Development, Korean Military, Military
  • S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines

    Jul 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines

    Engine for the South Korean supersonic fighter jet KF-21 manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace under license deal with GE Aerospace (File…

    fail, germany, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, purpose, Ukraine
  • Korea’s military fund taps ex-president of Woori Financial as CIO

    Jun 28, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s military fund taps ex-president of Woori Financial as CIO

    Military Mutual Aid Association taps Park Hwa-jae as new CIO South Korea’s Military Mutual Aid Association (MMAA), which managed 10.4…

    Korean Military, Military
  • King Sejong the Great

    Jun 28, 2024
    in History, People
    King Sejong the Great

    Introduction to Sejong: A Background of Greatness King Sejong the Great, widely regarded as one of the most influential monarchs…

    history, Japan, Joseon, Justice, Korean Art, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Koreans, LG, Military, Peace
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    Starbucks Korea has unveiled its eighth “shared growth” beverage —… Read more: Starbucks Korea teams up with local farmers to support small cafes
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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