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  • LG to drive future growth in emerging markets with battery prowess

    Jun 9, 2025
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    LG to drive future growth in emerging markets with battery prowess

    LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo tours LG Electronics’ plant in Noida, India in February (Courtesy of LG) LG Group, South…

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  • LG Innotek, Boston Dynamics team up to develop Atlas eyes

    May 12, 2025
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    LG Innotek, Boston Dynamics team up to develop Atlas eyes

    Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas (Courtesy of Boston Dynamics)  LG Innotek Co., a leading South Korean electronics parts maker, will…

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  • LG Group units step up joint marketing for in-vehicle electronics

    Mar 18, 2025
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    LG Group units step up joint marketing for in-vehicle electronics

    The interior of a car equipped with LG Electronics’ infotainment systems Chief executives of LG Group’s key units, including LG…

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  • LG Innotek ventures into automotive AP module market

    Feb 19, 2025
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    LG Innotek ventures into automotive AP module market

    LG Innotek’s automotive AP modules (Courtesy of Yonhap)  LG Innotek Co., a major South Korean electronics parts developer, has forayed…

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  • LG Group affiliates unveil value-up plans

    Nov 22, 2024
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    LG Group affiliates unveil value-up plans

    LG Group affiliates— LG Display Co., LG Innotek, LG Chem Ltd., and LG Energy Solution Ltd. —unveiled their ambitious growth…

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  • Apple supplier LG Innotek to invest $268.4 mn in Vietnam in 2025

    Nov 22, 2024
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    Apple supplier LG Innotek to invest $268.4 mn in Vietnam in 2025

    Camera modules for a smartphone (File photo by LG Innotek) South Korea’s LG Innotek Co., a major contractor for Apple…

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  • LG Innotek develops AI for raw material inspection

    Sep 25, 2024
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    LG Innotek develops AI for raw material inspection

    LG Innotek Co., a leading South Korean electronics parts maker, said on Wednesday it developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system…

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  • Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    Sep 12, 2024
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    Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    ETF (Courtesy of Getty Images) Mobility, financial services and biotech companies have elbowed out battery and entertainment stocks in the…

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  • LG Innotek ups automotive electronics patents for future mobility

    Aug 28, 2024
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    LG Innotek ups automotive electronics patents for future mobility

    (Courtesy of LG Innotek) South Korea’s electronics parts maker LG Innotek Co. actively increased patents on its new growth drive…

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  • LG aims to make most of profit from new growth engines

    Aug 21, 2024
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    LG aims to make most of profit from new growth engines

    LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan speaks during an investor forum at LG Science Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024…

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  • LG Innotek, Ansys forge digital twin technology partnership

    Aug 8, 2024
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    LG Innotek, Ansys forge digital twin technology partnership

    South Korea’s LG Innotek said on Thursday that it would expand the use of digital twin technology across its operations,…

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  • LG Innotek to foster car communication parts business with digital key

    Jul 22, 2024
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    LG Innotek to foster car communication parts business with digital key

    LG Innotek employees showcase its next-generation digital car key solution (Courtesy of LG Innotek) South Korea’s LG Innotek Co. aims…

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  • Samsung, SK, LG vie for glass substrate market in AI era

    Jul 8, 2024
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    Samsung, SK, LG vie for glass substrate market in AI era

    SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won visits Absolics’ factory in the US state of Georgia on July 7, 2024 (Courtesy of…

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  • LG Innotek eyes $1.4 bn in automotive sensor sales by 2030

    Jun 24, 2024
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    LG Innotek eyes $1.4 bn in automotive sensor sales by 2030

    LG Innotek employees show high-performance LiDAR sensors (left and right) and a heating camera module (Courtesy of LG Innotek)  LG…

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  • LG Innotek begins supplying AI chip substrates to Big Tech

    Jun 12, 2024
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    LG Innotek begins supplying AI chip substrates to Big Tech

    LG Innotek at CES 2023 LG Innotek Co., a leading South Korean electronics parts maker, for the first time, is…

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  • Kia to install LG Electronics’ vehicle webOS in upcoming EV3 SUV

    May 27, 2024
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    Kia to install LG Electronics’ vehicle webOS in upcoming EV3 SUV

    LG Electronics’ automotive WebOS installed on the Kia EV3 South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. will supply its automotive web-based operating…

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  • LG ends XR partnership with Meta; Amazon emerges as new partner

    May 20, 2024
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    LG ends XR partnership with Meta; Amazon emerges as new partner

    A headset using LG Display’s OLED on silicon (OLEDoS) technology South Korean tech giant LG Electronics Inc. has ended its…

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  • S.Korea’s Lee, Japan’s Ishiba agree to deepen ties, resume shuttle diplomacyJune 18, 2025
    President Lee Jae Myung (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime… Read more: S.Korea’s Lee, Japan’s Ishiba agree to deepen ties, resume shuttle diplomacy
  • LG Display to invest $925.4 mn in smaller, high-end OLEDJune 17, 2025
    LG DIsplay booth at SID’s Display Week 2025 (Courtesy of… Read more: LG Display to invest $925.4 mn in smaller, high-end OLED
  • Samsung to thrash out strategy amid Trump, Middle East crisisJune 17, 2025
    Samsung’s logo is seen at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)… Read more: Samsung to thrash out strategy amid Trump, Middle East crisis
  • US, South Korea talks scrapped after Trump cuts G7 shortJune 17, 2025
    The two leaders were expected to discuss tariffs, defense cost-sharing… Read more: US, South Korea talks scrapped after Trump cuts G7 short
  • EQT taps ex-DHK Management CEO to lead S.Korea real estate pushJune 17, 2025
    Kim Dae-hyun, partner and head of EQT Real Estate Korea… Read more: EQT taps ex-DHK Management CEO to lead S.Korea real estate push

Latest Community Feeds

  • Guess the idols by this special skill/fact ?June 18, 2025
  • South Korea’s Lee and PM Carney discuss cooperation in defense, arms industryJune 18, 2025
  • Lee gov’t plans to shift investment from real estate to AI & semiconductors — ‘National Fund’ under review by policy committeeJune 18, 2025
  • How do armys keep 5 members charting high on spotify global with barely any playlisting or radio?June 17, 2025
  • Korea Dual Citizenship RenunicationJune 17, 2025
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  • Two presidents, once child laborers, now meeting as heads of stateJune 17, 2025
  • Beef!!!! How do you guys cook it so good???June 17, 2025
  • Non east asian celebs who resemble your fave idol(s)June 17, 2025
  • Why many K-pop groups and idols still skips Vietnam when going on Asian tours?June 17, 2025
  • UniversityJune 17, 2025
  • The 2nd Generation American Immigrants in North KoreaJune 17, 2025
  • It’s Kkaennip Ssambap time but first you must make Ssamjang! Here’s my new batch!June 17, 2025
  • Foreign workers in Korea’s booming shipyards struggle with high remittances, debt obligationsJune 17, 2025
  • Subscriptions to things like Bubble were created to profit off of the parasocial relationships between idol/fanJune 17, 2025
  • my first thought after hearing ATEEZ’s Lemon Drop…June 17, 2025
  • NOWZ’s ‘Fly To The Youth’ makes me miss Pentagon so much brb cryingJune 17, 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