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  • Around 30 PPP lawmakers have gathered at Yoon’s presidential residence to form a “human wall” and to “resist illegal arrest”

    Jan 6, 2025
    in Community
    Around 30 PPP lawmakers have gathered at Yoon’s presidential residence to form a “human wall” and to “resist illegal arrest”

    submitted by /u/Non-curing_grease [link] [comments]

    Lawmakers
  • Prosecutor’s Office: Instructions from Yoon: “Even if martial law is voted down, we can declare it 2 or 3 times… continue to proceed”

    Dec 27, 2024
    in Community

    Still in breaking news (속보) status on most outlets: Some include “orders to shoot and break down doors, drag out…

    Lawmakers, martial law
  • South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet

    National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president and prime minister, was impeached at Parliament on Friday…

    history, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • National Election Commission, “Banner Allowed Accusing Ruling Party Lawmakers of Being Accomplices in Insurrection”

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community
    National Election Commission, “Banner Allowed Accusing Ruling Party Lawmakers of Being Accomplices in Insurrection”

    submitted by /u/ShadowWhisperer_007 [link] [comments]

    Lawmakers
  • S.Korea’s c.bank chief sees limited impact of political turmoil on economy

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s c.bank chief sees limited impact of political turmoil on economy

    Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong at a press conference to explain the central bank’s inflation policy on Dec. 18,…

    Lawmakers, martial law
  • Full history of South Korean politics to understand current situation.

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    Hope you find this interesting, especially if you’re not conversant to the politics of South Korea. Before I go in,…

    Controversy, Crime, fail, family, history, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Scandal, Seoul
  • The Yoon Suk Yeol is finally impeached. I can fall asleep at night without anxiety

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community
    The Yoon Suk Yeol is finally impeached. I can fall asleep at night without anxiety

    I went to the National Assembly yesterday to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol. I was going to write after yesterday, but…

    Crime, K-pop, Lawmakers, martial law, Seoul, Subway
  • Korea’s President impeached over martial law; political turmoil to ease

    Dec 14, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s President impeached over martial law; political turmoil to ease

    National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announces the parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14, 2024…

    Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • South Korea’s sovereign credit rating stable: S&P, Moody’s, Fitch

    Dec 13, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s sovereign credit rating stable: S&P, Moody’s, Fitch

    Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (left) holds a virtual meeting with executives of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch to disucss Korea’s sovereign…

    Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • Ruling party lawmakers face backlash for boycotting impeachment motion

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Community
    Ruling party lawmakers face backlash for boycotting impeachment motion

    submitted by /u/vriska1 [link] [comments]

    Lawmakers
  • S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Dec 8, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (center) speaks at an emergency economic policy meeting on Dec. 8, 2024 (Courtesy of News1…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, fail, Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s Yoon survives impeachment; economic fundamentals firm

    Dec 7, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s Yoon survives impeachment; economic fundamentals firm

    Ruling party member seats are vacant as they walked out of the National Assembly chamber before a parliamentary vote on…

    Crime, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • Army special warfare commander says he defied order to drag out lawmakers

    Dec 6, 2024
    in Community
    Army special warfare commander says he defied order to drag out lawmakers

    SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) — The chief of the Army Special Warfare Command said Friday he defied an order from…

    Lawmakers, martial law, Seoul
  • Korean stocks diverge: Winners, losers of Yoon’s martial law debacle

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    Korean stocks diverge: Winners, losers of Yoon’s martial law debacle

    The Kospi index ended down 1.4% at 2,464.00 on Wednesday South Korean stocks showed clear divergences on Monday amid a…

    BTS, Donald Trump, fail, Jeju, Kakao, Lawmakers, POSCO, Tourism, travel
  • BOK to buy repos to counter martial law-driven market tantrum

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    BOK to buy repos to counter martial law-driven market tantrum

    BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong speaks after an emergency meeting with the chiefs of FSS and FSC led by the country’s…

    Lawmakers, purpose, Seoul
  • South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move

    South Korea’s Parliament voted to end martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the move, accusing opposition…

    Coupang, Democracy, Discussion, Justice, Koreans, Lawmakers, Medical, Military, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Question, Scandal, Seoul, Survey
  • Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

    North Korean former soldier Ryu Seong-hyeon, pictured in Seoul, defected in 2019. Photographs by Tim Franco for WSJ SEOUL—Ryu Seong-hyeon…

    Korean Military, Koreans, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, study, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • Korean dance moves copyrights to be protected by Naver Z deal

    Nov 5, 2024
    in News
    Korean dance moves copyrights to be protected by Naver Z deal

    Choreography for BTS’ I Need U, jointly created by MVNT co-founder Choi Youngjun (Captured from BTS’ official YouTube) South Korean…

    BTS, Celebrity, Choi Young, K-pop, Lawmakers, Metaverse, Naver
  • Two Conservative PPP Lawmakers fall Asleep During Filibuster

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Two Conservative PPP Lawmakers fall Asleep During Filibuster

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

    Filibuster, Lawmakers, Politics
  • Korea to host new regular K-content festival in June

    Aug 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to host new regular K-content festival in June

    K-pop girl group Ive concert on Aug. 11, 2024, at the KSPO Dome where South Korea is considering hosting Beyond…

    K-pop, Lawmakers, purpose, Seoul, Tourism
  • What’s wrong with making money from startup exits?

    Aug 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    What’s wrong with making money from startup exits?

    The Venture Summer Forum holds an annual conference in Seoul on August 20, 2024 (Courtesy of the Ministry of SMEs…

    germany, Korean Comapny, Lawmakers, Politics, Seoul
  • Doosan Robotics, Bobcat ordered to clarify merger deal

    Jul 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Doosan Robotics, Bobcat ordered to clarify merger deal

    Doosan’s chicken-frying robot performs its task at a high school (Courtesy of Doosan Robotics) South Korean regulators have ordered Doosan…

    fail, Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Lawmakers, Politics
  • S.Korea fines AliExpress $1.4 mn for alleged privacy breach

    Jul 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea fines AliExpress $1.4 mn for alleged privacy breach

    AliExpress ad in South Korea South Korea’s privacy authority punished AliExpress including a fine of $1.4 million for allegedly not…

    Coupang, Korean Comapny, Lawmakers, request, Shopping
  • Japan’s Toray to spend $366 mn on Korean capacity expansion

    May 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Japan’s Toray to spend $366 mn on Korean capacity expansion

    South Korean lawmakers, government officials including Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Dukgeun (fifth from left) and Toray executives…

    Japan, Lawmakers, Seoul
  • Record $259 bn yet to find investment targets in South Korea

    May 16, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Record $259 bn yet to find investment targets in South Korea

    Hana Bank’s trading floor in Seoul on April 16, 2024 (File photo by Lim Dae-chul) South Koreans parked a record…

    fail, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Koreans, Lawmakers, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
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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