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  • PEN Ventures: A skilled startup accelerator for entrepreneurs going global

    Oct 30, 2024
    in News
    PEN Ventures: A skilled startup accelerator for entrepreneurs going global

    PEN Ventures founder and CEO Song Myoungsoo (right, at podium) gives a welcoming speech at the PEN Ventures CIS event…

    Discussion, Global Expansion, Honda, KT, Perspectives, Seoul
  • South Korea’s Viva Republica drops Korean IPO plan, seeks US debut

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s Viva Republica drops Korean IPO plan, seeks US debut

    Toss is a leading fintech app in Korea Viva Republica Inc., a leading South Korean fintech unicorn and operator of…

    Kakao, KT, Samsung
  • I can’t believe it’s something that needs to be said, but Eunchae is not a Spy for hybe

    Oct 28, 2024
    in Community

    Alot of kpop stans on twitter, tiktok, youtube and many on kside are saying that Eunchae from le sserafim is…

    KT
  • Kinda sad that ITZY is getting less than 2M views in a day

    Oct 28, 2024
    in Community

    ITZY released the music video for Imaginary Friend and the video has been up for almost 24 hrs now –…

    KT
  • MBK’s Korea Zinc takeover attempt to spur search for white knights

    Oct 27, 2024
    in News
    MBK’s Korea Zinc takeover attempt to spur search for white knights

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partner Ltd.’s attempt to take control of Korea Zinc Inc.…

    Hyundai, Japan, KCC, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, KT, KT&G, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Oct 26, 2024
    in Community

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

    KT, Social Media
  • ONEWE’s ‘O! NEW E!volution IV’: A Rock Spectacle for WEVE Fans!

    Oct 25, 2024
    in Entertainment
    ONEWE’s ‘O! NEW E!volution IV’: A Rock Spectacle for WEVE Fans!

    K-pop rock band ONEWE is gearing up to electrify their fans with their upcoming 4th live concert, ‘O! NEW E!volution…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Military, Seoul, Social Media
  • BTS Jin’s New Release ‘I’ll Be There’: A Touching Tribute to Fans

    Oct 25, 2024
    in Entertainment

    BTS member Jin has once again captivated fans with his latest solo release, “I’ll Be There.” The heartfelt ballad, which…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
  • ATTRAKT and KMF issues joint statement condemning the re-debut of SAENA, SIO and ARAN in ‘ablume’:

    Oct 25, 2024
    in Community

    — “It is regrettable that the three former members of FIFTY FIFTY, who partook in tempering attempts, are now making…

    fail, KT, Parents
  • Why is Kiss of Life’s comeback underperforming? The numbers are shocking

    Oct 24, 2024
    in Community

    As of right now, their recent title tracks ‘Get Loud’ and ‘Igloo’ are both out of the Melon Top 200.…

    Controversy, KT
  • South Korean VCs in search of better returns abroad

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    South Korean VCs in search of better returns abroad

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  South Korean venture capitalists’ appetite for foreign entrepreneurs shows no sign of waning as they continue…

    Japan, Korea Development, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Seoul
  • TikTok · sanniskitchen.de

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community
    TikTok · sanniskitchen.de

    I made TikTok Video for Tteok Kkochi 🤗 submitted by /u/dragonganster [link] [comments]

    KT
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition: slimmest, lightest of its kind

    Oct 21, 2024
    in News
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition: slimmest, lightest of its kind

    Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which is the slimmest and lightest of its kind Samsung Electronics Co. said on…

    KT, LG, LG Uplus, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • K-pop’s Powerhouse aespa Strikes Again with the Release of ‘Whiplash’!

    Oct 21, 2024
    in Entertainment

    K-pop sensation aespa has officially made their much-anticipated return with the release of their fifth mini-album, Whiplash, just half an hour…

    Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Metaverse
  • FIFTY FIFTY Dazzles in @star1 Magazine’s November 2024 Issue

    Oct 21, 2024
    in Entertainment
    FIFTY FIFTY Dazzles in @star1 Magazine’s November 2024 Issue

    K-pop sensation FIFTY FIFTY is set to captivate fans once again with their stunning appearance in the November 2024 issue…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT
  • Australia, Asia real estate whet Korean pension funds’ appetite

    Oct 20, 2024
    in News
    Australia, Asia real estate whet Korean pension funds’ appetite

    The global alternative investment conference ASK 2024 were held on Oct. 16-17, 2024 in Seoul South Korean pension funds and…

    Discussion, Hyundai, KT, Lotte, Seoul, Stress
  • Feel the Energy: aespa’s ‘Whiplash’ Promises an Unforgettable Comeback!

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Feel the Energy: aespa’s ‘Whiplash’ Promises an Unforgettable Comeback!

    Girl group aespa is poised to take the K-pop world by storm once again with their highly anticipated 5th mini-album,…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Seoul
  • Korea Is Generous of Attacks on Women? Idiots Who Say That Should Not Come to Korea.

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    Exactly the opposite is true. Korea is a country where men’s human rights are trash and numerous inequalities are committed…

    Crime, KT, Military, North Korea, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • Online lender Kbank withdraws plan for Kospi listing

    Oct 18, 2024
    in News
    Online lender Kbank withdraws plan for Kospi listing

    Kbank headquarters building Kbank, a South Korean online bank, has postponed its initial public offering (IPO) plan to list on…

    KT
  • South Korea’s next AI unicorns stood out at KPAS 2024

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s next AI unicorns stood out at KPAS 2024

    KPAS 2024 finalist startups’ founders speak at the event on Oct. 17, 2024  South Korea’s major telecom company KT Corp.…

    Japan, KT, LG, LVMH, Medical, Putin
  • CJ Logistics, KT&G introduce hydrogen cargo trucks

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    CJ Logistics, KT&G introduce hydrogen cargo trucks

    South Korea’s CJ Logistics said on Thursday that it deployed two 11-ton hydrogen-powered cargo trucks in the logistics division of…

    Daejeon, KT, KT&G, travel
  • have any songs grown on y’all this year?

    Oct 15, 2024
    in Community

    for me i was a bit disappointed by crazy by le sserafim when it released but after a million tiktoks…

    KT
  • Can we correct how we deal with the FIFI case?

    Oct 15, 2024
    in Community

    For starters, I will state where I stand before giving this opinion and will most likely go into more detail…

    KT
  • K-Pop Sensation Reborn: Introducing ABLUME, the New Girl Group Taking the Industry by Storm

    Oct 15, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Sensation Reborn: Introducing ABLUME, the New Girl Group Taking the Industry by Storm

    In an exciting development for K-pop enthusiasts, a new girl group called ABLUME has emerged under MASSIVE E&C, a subsidiary…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Peace, Photography, Seoul
  • Can anyone help?

    Oct 15, 2024
    in Community

    I’m a foreign that lives in Korea. I want to create an Korean account on nintendo switch. And there is…

    KT
  • K Bank aims to turn into AI-based investment platform: CEO

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    K Bank aims to turn into AI-based investment platform: CEO

    K Bank CEO Choi Woo-hyung speaks at a press conference ahead of the internet bank’s planned IPO K Bank, the…

    BTS, driver, Kakao, KT
  • Flashlight Capital offers to buy KT&G’s ginseng business for $1.4 billion

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    Flashlight Capital offers to buy KT&G’s ginseng business for $1.4 billion

    KT&G is the world’s fifth-largest tobacco maker  Singapore-based investment management firm Flashlight Capital Partners Pte. (FCP) has offered to buy…

    Discussion, KT, KT&G, request, Seoul
  • KT, KT SAT, Nara Space to launch satellite data biz

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    KT, KT SAT, Nara Space to launch satellite data biz

    South Korea’s KT Corp. said on Monday it will pursue a joint project utilizing satellite data with KT SAT and…

    KT
  • Corporate management disputes spring up in S.Korea

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    Corporate management disputes spring up in S.Korea

    Korea Zinc executives and employees at a press conference to protest MBK’s potential takeover in Seoul on Sept. 24, 2024…

    family, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Korean Comapny, KT, KT&G, Protest, Seoul
  • S.Korea tops 5G mobile gaming environment in E.Asia

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea tops 5G mobile gaming environment in E.Asia

    South Korea led the game score in East Asia with 90.06 out of 100 during the first half of this…

    5g internet, Japan, KT, LG, LG Uplus, mobile game
  • What do you miss the most about mid/late 2010s Kpop?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community

    Girl groups did cute/”gardeny”/”nature-y”/flowery/mystic/magical/fairy/cosmic concepts (e.g. Gfriend, Oh My Girl, Lovelyz, WJSN, GWSN, Nature, gugudan) Girl groups also did cute/silly/quirky…

    KT
  • Who are the KPOP idols that you wanna see interact with each other?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community

    Some TBZ and WayV members are close, but I really want to see Haknyeon and Xiaojun interacting! They are my…

    KT
  • Why other Kpop groups struggle to breakthrough the western market

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Why other Kpop groups struggle to breakthrough the western market

    In the west, individuality, defined as having a unique character or quality that makes a person distinguishable, is really important.…

    BTS, K-pop Fans, Korean Comapny, KT
  • Train derailed and Seoul Station right now

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Train derailed and Seoul Station right now

    all trains are delayed and some don’t even have platform numbers guess i won’t be going home anytime soon i…

    KT, Seoul
  • tripleS Shines Bright: Hyerin, Jiwoo, Yooyeon, and Kotone Take Center Stage on topclass Magazine Cover!

    Oct 11, 2024
    in Entertainment
    tripleS Shines Bright: Hyerin, Jiwoo, Yooyeon, and Kotone Take Center Stage on topclass Magazine Cover!

    In a dazzling display of talent and charisma, four members of the groundbreaking K-pop group tripleS have taken center stage…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, KT, Seoul
  • Empowerment and Elegance: JENNIE’s New Single ‘Mantra’ Takes Center Stage

    Oct 11, 2024
    in Entertainment

    K-pop sensation JENNIE has made her highly anticipated solo return with the release of her new single “Mantra” and its…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
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Latest Korean News

  • Immigration detainees lack access to key forms, rights information: watchdogAugust 31, 2026
    The state human rights watchdog has called for stronger procedural… Read more: Immigration detainees lack access to key forms, rights information: watchdog
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    Artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply embedded in everyday life,… Read more: Can humans really fall in love with AI? Korean dating show looks for answers
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  • I feel insecure after looking at other idol’s achievementsAugust 31, 2026
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  • HyoRiSoo hijaked their way into a serious debut that SM would otherwise never give them.August 31, 2026
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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