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  • LG, SNU team up to develop AI modeling for protein structure predictions

    Feb 6, 2025
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    LG, SNU team up to develop AI modeling for protein structure predictions

    Bae Kyung-hoon (left), head of LG AI Research Institute, and SNU Prof. Minkyung Baek pose for a photo after signing…

    KT, LG, Medical, Seoul, Stress
  • Roll call for 9muses fans. Big news everybody.

    Feb 5, 2025
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    Ryu Sera is getting married. I repeat, Ryu Sera is getting married. She didn’t announce who its going to be…

    KT
  • rap-centered songs that go hard/songs with raps that go hard

    Feb 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What are some rap-centered songs that go hard? Like it makes you start bopping your head and you’re completely into…

    KT, LG
  • Why does a significant portion of the online kpop community hate male fans going to girl group concerts?

    Feb 4, 2025
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    https://imgur.com/a/K6V01OV As a male fan I just don’t understand how people think we would listen to this music in the…

    KT
  • jajangmyeon take out ktown “LA” $6.99

    Feb 4, 2025
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    jajangmyeon take out ktown “LA” $6.99

    Price and portion are unbeatable. We usually get in n out on Mondays. Double-double is $6.10 submitted by /u/KULR_Mooning [link]…

    KT
  • Which fandoms do yall think are almost always reaching with their theories and predictions?

    Feb 3, 2025
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    I’m an ARMY and I think I can say that we are the biggest clowns when it comes to predictions…

    KT
  • Hanwha, LG to join hands to take on Tesla with solar energy packages

    Feb 3, 2025
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    Hanwha, LG to join hands to take on Tesla with solar energy packages

    Hanwha Solutions, the parent of Hanwha Q cells, started mass production of solar panels in the US state of Georgia…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Feb 1, 2025
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    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • A Stunning Preview of Elegance in ELLE Japan’s March Issue

    Jan 29, 2025
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    A Stunning Preview of Elegance in ELLE Japan’s March Issue

    K-pop’s rising stars MEOVV are set to captivate fans with their stunning pictorial in the upcoming March 2025 issue of…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Alexa is way too underrated and I don’t understand why no one has even heard of her

    Jan 28, 2025
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    I discovered her back in 2019 with her debut Bomb ,such an amazing song,she seemed to have potential and I…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT
  • 10-Day South Korea Itinerary (Feb 14–24): Feedback Welcome!

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to South Korea from Feb 14 to 24 and want to focus on outdoor…

    history, Jeju, KT, LG, myeongdong, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, travel
  • I hope live vocals on music shows becomes more common

    Jan 26, 2025
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    I’ve been loving watching GOT7 promote this latest cb, Python. They’ve been performing on the music shows with obvious live…

    KT
  • as someone who knows nothing of bigbang, gtop is altering my brain chemistry. here i am seeking help.

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i am not a fan and never have been but if knowing “if you” and “eyes nose lips” word for…

    Ewha, KT
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jan 25, 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
  • can BTS and Blackpink will able to generate billion views in YT in their comeback since most people in social media consume short form video like tiktok and shorts?

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i missed the times when BTS and blackpink breaking records on youtube but unfortunately less people nowadays use youtube most…

    BTS, KT, Social Media
  • Joong Boo Market of Glenview, IL- POV Full Walkthrough!

    Jan 24, 2025
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    Joong Boo Market of Glenview, IL- POV Full Walkthrough!

    This market is incredible, with an insanely wide variety! POV full walkthrough submitted by /u/deedlyjones69 [link] [comments]

    KT
  • Partners Investment, Global eye $150 mn biotech fund launch

    Jan 23, 2025
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    Partners Investment, Global eye $150 mn biotech fund launch

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korean venture capital firm Partners Investment said on Thursday it will raise up to 215.5…

    Japan, KT, Medical
  • KT to sell financial security unit for $59 mn for restructuring

    Jan 23, 2025
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    KT to sell financial security unit for $59 mn for restructuring

    (Downloaded from Initech’s website) South Korea’s KT Corp. is set to sell Initech Co., its Kosdaq-listed financial security unit, for…

    KT
  • Are there any funny korean social media accounts out there

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Im posting this here because it’s prob the sub with the best demographic for this post 💀 So I’m Korean…

    Japan, Korean American, KT, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Kimbap dipped in egg

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimbap dipped in egg

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

    KT
  • Quality Cafe recommendations ?

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I LOOVEEEE cafes, and have been waiting forever to do some cafe hopping in Korea. The ones I have…

    KT, travel
  • Allsale, the lead K-beauty ambassador in US

    Jan 21, 2025
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    Allsale, the lead K-beauty ambassador in US

    Screenshot captured from the Allsale Linkedin post  Allsale Corporation, a South Korean startup operating an influencer marketing platform, is in…

    Donald Trump, KT, Shopping, Social Media
  • What Happened To iKON After a Successful Debut

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was just scrolling on tiktok when ikon pops up and i remembered how successful they were as i was…

    KT
  • What are some debut songs you rarely see talked about?

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that TikTok is banned, I need to have my discussions somewhere else so I’ve returned to Reddit. what is…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    KT, Social Media
  • do people still fw ravn from oneus??????

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    im genuinely wondering because i assumed nobody did because his whole situation was so crazy, but i am also not…

    KT, Scandal
  • How STIC Investments’ bet on animal fat processor DK O&T pays off

    Jan 17, 2025
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    How STIC Investments’ bet on animal fat processor DK O&T pays off

    (Screenshot captured from DK O&T’s website) In South Korea, businesses handling livestock by-products had no investor appeal. They were generally…

    Busan, Korea Development, KT
  • Social Media App??

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone know if there is an app similar to TikTok or RedNote (China) used in Korea? I am learning…

    KT, Social Media
  • Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    Jan 16, 2025
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    Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    The crude stick-figure diagram, sketched in blue ink, details how North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia in the Ukraine war should…

    identification, Japan, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, KT, LG, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Question, request, Seoul, study, Ukraine
  • DOR sets sights on TikTok-like virtual world for gamers  

    Jan 13, 2025
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    DOR sets sights on TikTok-like virtual world for gamers  

    Screenshot captured from Team Dor page  South Korean startup DOR Corporation has thrown down the gauntlet to Discord, a popular…

    Faker, Japan, KT, Social Media
  • KT&G establishes Uzbekistan corporation

    Jan 13, 2025
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    KT&G establishes Uzbekistan corporation

    South Korean tobacco maker KT&G Corp. said on Monday it established the Uzbekistan corporation, aiming to boost its tobacco brand…

    KT, KT&G
  • Koramco seeks to sell Seoul prime office in $272 million deal

    Jan 13, 2025
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    Koramco seeks to sell Seoul prime office in $272 million deal

    The Centre Point Gwanghwamun in Seoul’s central business district (File photo by Koramco) South Korea’s Koramco REITs Management & Trust…

    KT, KT&G, martial law, request, Seoul
  • I sometimes wish Katseye WAS primarily a K-Pop group because I do NOT like how American/Western fans and media treat groups.

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know obviously they’d to deal with way more potential xenophobia, racism, colorism and general ignorance but still, they’d have…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Need help from India.

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Urgent:- Looking for a mobile carrier user SKT, KT, LG U+, SKT mvno, KT mvno, LG U+ mvno If you…

    KT, LG
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    KT, Social Media
  • No price too high? Trees don’t grow to the sky

    Jan 9, 2025
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    No price too high? Trees don’t grow to the sky

    Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management The S&P 500 index experienced its best two-year streak since the…

    KT, Nvidia
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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