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  • Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall

    May 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall

    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer at World Defense Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…

    germany, KT
  • Comparing Gnarly and Good Thing shows how far a performance can take a song.

    May 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was browsing Tiktok and saw someone make a really good point. People didn’t like gnarly from the outset, but…

    KT
  • Korea’s KT signs $95 million AI partnership with Vietnam’s Viettel Group

    May 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s KT signs $95 million AI partnership with Vietnam’s Viettel Group

    KT CEO Kim Young-shub (left) and Viettel Chairman and CEO Tao Duc Thang pose for a photo after signing a…

    KT, Putin, Seoul
  • Allergy medicine

    May 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I saw a tiktoker show like an allergy medication that she got from the pharmacy but didn’t know the…

    KT
  • Attrakt’s CEO lost a ₩300M defamation lawsuit against SBS ‘Unanswered Questions’ over FIFTY FIFTY exposé. The court found the show’s claims about financial opacity & member treatment to be true, not false. A complete victory for ‘Unanswered Questions.’

    May 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After all the talk about SBS being biased… about the girls being liars.. the court has ruled in favor of…

    KT, Question
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • Is there anything left for this industry to maximise profit?

    May 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It is not news for us that the companies that give us the idols we love to listen to (and…

    KT, Lotte, Social Media
  • Ember To Solar should have been Riizes title track (with Another Life being their second promotional song)

    May 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing everybody love Riizes new album as do I but a big complaint I’ve also been seeing is…

    KT, LG
  • Hanwha Q Cells eyes tandem cell mass production in 2027

    May 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Q Cells eyes tandem cell mass production in 2027

    Hanwha Q Cells Co., the solar panel manufacturing unit of South Korea’s Hanwha Solutions Corp., is expected to commercialize tandem…

    germany, KT, Stress
  • wanna learn kpop dances, but oh gosh why is it so awkward lmao😭

    May 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i have NEVER tried dancing to a kpop song, a tiktok trend or even for fun recently i thought that…

    family, KT
  • Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Shines in Arena Homme+ Korea x Cartier June 2025 Pictorial Amid Philanthropy and Global Ambassadorships

    May 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Shines in Arena Homme+ Korea x Cartier June 2025 Pictorial Amid Philanthropy and Global Ambassadorships

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment. Cartier. Arena Homme+ Korea Stray Kids’ Hyunjin continues to command the spotlight, dazzling fans and fashion…

    K-pop, KT, Medical, Samsung, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    May 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • K-Beauty defies seasonal slump with record $980 mn in April exports

    May 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-Beauty defies seasonal slump with record $980 mn in April exports

    Korean cosmetics displayed in a Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, France  Global appetite for Korean beauty products shows no…

    history, Japan, Joseon, KT, LG, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media
  • Kim Jong-un Dog Toy Banned by Korean Customs?

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kim Jong-un Dog Toy Banned by Korean Customs?

    In time for my recent trip to Korea, I tried to get 20 dog toys that I sell shipped to…

    Koreans, KT, Putin, Social Media
  • Samsung bets on data center HVAC with $1.7 bn FläktGroup acquisition

    May 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung bets on data center HVAC with $1.7 bn FläktGroup acquisition

    In 2024, Samsung reportedly vied for the HVAC operations of Johnson Controls International Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday announced the…

    automotive, germany, Korean Semiconductor, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • aespa’s “Who Stole the Pizza?” CF: Behind the Scenes, Crew Insights, and K-Pop Fans’ Buzz

    May 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    aespa’s “Who Stole the Pizza?” CF: Behind the Scenes, Crew Insights, and K-Pop Fans’ Buzz

    Credits: No More Pizza. SM Entertainment In a playful twist on the classic whodunit, K-pop sensation aespa has taken center…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
  • Korean teachers’ fund to commit $495 mn to 10 PE firms

    May 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean teachers’ fund to commit $495 mn to 10 PE firms

    The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU), a retirement fund operator for South Korean teachers, has picked 10 local private equity…

    Genesis, KT, Lotte
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    May 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • Free public internet in Korea is just on another level – KT Free Wifi

    May 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Free public internet in Korea is just on another level – KT Free Wifi

    submitted by /u/AlarmingCharity0 [link] [comments]

    KT
  • RIIZE Shines on Dork UK Magazine’s June 2025 Cover: The International Ascent of K-pop’s Emotional Pop Sensation

    May 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    RIIZE Shines on Dork UK Magazine’s June 2025 Cover: The International Ascent of K-pop’s Emotional Pop Sensation

    Photo Credit: Dork UK Magazine. SM Entertainment RIIZE, the South Korean boy group known for their “emotional pop” sound, has…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena, who recently announced her hiatus, is suffering from PTSD After 2 Hour Interrogation with ASI.

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Warning: mentions of PTSD symptoms. FIFTY FIFTY’s agency has confirmed that Keena has halted activities due to PTSD. On May…

    KT, request, Stress, Warning
  • Now, thin is in – and Samsung wants to be No. 1 with Galaxy S25 Edge

    May 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Now, thin is in – and Samsung wants to be No. 1 with Galaxy S25 Edge

    ▲ Invitation for Galaxy S25 Edge: Beyond slim With the advent of mobile AI, the performance arms race among smartphone…

    KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • BYD’s Atto 3 overtakes Tesla’s Model Y as best-selling EV in South Korea

    May 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BYD’s Atto 3 overtakes Tesla’s Model Y as best-selling EV in South Korea

    Visitors check the BYD Atto 3 at the IAA motor show in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 8, 2023 (Courtesy of…

    germany, KT, Seoul
  • Recent tiktok challenge Meovv did with Seoin is very inappropriate for Ella’s age

    May 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The official Meovv account recently posed the Hands Up challenge done by Anna and Ella with a dancer tiktoker sexyseoin.…

    KT, Sex
  • Why did Chuu’s last album sell so little?

    May 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Coming from (I guess ex-) Orbit, I’m shocked by how low Chuu’s album sales are for this last album, considering…

    K-pop, KT
  • What kind of Korean food can I make for foreigners?

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For Mother’s Day I’m hosting lunch at my house. The people attending will be my parents, sisters family and kids,…

    family, Korean Food, KT, LG, Parents
  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Kpop fans are all about not pushing idols out of their comfort zones until it’s male idols not being comfortable shaking their ass – then it’s a problem

    May 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This title sounds so funny lol… But no seriously am I the only one weirded out by this? I think…

    KT
  • 5th gen K-pop has way more to offer than people think

    May 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of posts across K-pop subreddits saying that 5th gen idols are boring, lack originality,…

    Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Tokyo
  • A:SIDE Ignites T-Pop with Debut Single ‘FISH SAUCE’: Meet the Rising Boy Group and Its Members

    May 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    A:SIDE Ignites T-Pop with Debut Single ‘FISH SAUCE’: Meet the Rising Boy Group and Its Members

    Photo Credits: APLAN International A fresh wave is about to hit the T-Pop scene as A:SIDE, a four-member Thai boy…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Time Turner 2.0 already? Another TikTok idol survival show.

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If anyone remembers the infamous TikTok show, Time Turner, well, there’s going to be a new one in a few…

    KT, Suga
  • KATSEYE’s Gnarly is easily the worst song I’ve heard in a long time

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Where do I even begin? Let’s start with the lyrics, they’re atrocious from start to finish. Here’s a few highlights…

    history, KT, Question
  • K-pop stocks surge as China set to loosen cultural ban after 9 years

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop stocks surge as China set to loosen cultural ban after 9 years

    TikTok embraces BTS’ 10th debut anniversary hashtag campaign Shares in South Korea’s leading entertainment companies are rallying amid growing signs…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Military, Seoul
  • Everytime we touch – cute dance

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, I keep seeing short videos where (mostly) kids do this specific dance that looks cute, and reaching out…

    KT
  • SKT hack: Do I need a new SIM? How do I replace it? Your questions answered.

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    SKT hack: Do I need a new SIM? How do I replace it? Your questions answered.

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

    KT, Question
  • Celltrion unveils cancer medicine to expand new drug pipelines

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Celltrion unveils cancer medicine to expand new drug pipelines

    Celltrion researcher (File photo by Celltrion) South Korea’s leading biosimilar drug developer Celltrion Inc. on Sunday unveiled an anticancer medicine…

    KT
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Latest Korean News

  • Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival RheinmetallMay 29, 2025
    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer… Read more: Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall
  • NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetiteMay 29, 2025
    The National Pension Service is headquartered in Jeonju, North Jeolla… Read more: NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetite
  • BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halvedMay 29, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halved
  • Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&TMay 29, 2025
    Samsung C&T headquarters in Seoul A South Korean appellate court… Read more: Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T
  • Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QICMay 29, 2025
    Kirsten Whitehead, a partner at QIC, speaks at the investment… Read more: Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QIC

Latest Community Feeds

  • Could you guys help my younger sister out pleaseMay 29, 2025
  • Getting rid of my 2 concert tickets to see Blackpink in Chicago on July 18May 29, 2025
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  • Korean residents: Anyone going to 싸이흠뻑쇼/Summerswag this year? (I need your help getting tickets)May 29, 2025
  • How to convert a file to an HWP?May 29, 2025
  • South Korean Navy’s P-3 Orion(maritime patrol aircraft) crashed in Pohang, killing 4 people.May 29, 2025
  • More South Korean young adults economically ‘inactive’, especially women and college gradsMay 29, 2025
  • Forever gonna be sick over how kpop stans reacted to Taeils caseMay 29, 2025
  • How do you think Korea will evolve in the next few years?May 29, 2025
  • Examples of Han (한/恨, the cultural concept)?May 29, 2025
  • BLACKPINK’s JENNIE becomes the First K-pop Artist to have multiple songs spend at least 50 days on Spotify’s Global top 10May 29, 2025
  • Unastella launches first private rocket in South Korea, reaches 10km altitudeMay 29, 2025
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!May 29, 2025
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  • How many of you are familiar with pseudo-japanese vocabulary?May 29, 2025
  • South Korea’s two leading candidates silent on human rights issuesMay 29, 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