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  • Seungmin from Stray Kids Appreciation Post

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    English isn’t my first language, so I apologize when there are issues with my grammar or structure. Still, I managed…

    Fame, K-drama, LG, Peace
  • Chi Maek

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Chi Maek

    Had some bulgogi, japchae and white rice submitted by /u/PerspectiveNo6635 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • Shinhan REITs picked as sole bidder for BNK Digital Tower

    Mar 21, 2025
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    Shinhan REITs picked as sole bidder for BNK Digital Tower

    BNK Digital Tower  Shinhan REITs Management is expected to acquire BNK Digital Tower, an office building in affluent Gangnam, southern…

    fail, Hyundai, LG, Seoul
  • Korea eyes laws akin to US AMPC to offer subsidies for its battery makers

    Mar 21, 2025
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    Korea eyes laws akin to US AMPC to offer subsidies for its battery makers

    EV battery system platform Ultium, jointly developed by LG and GM South Korea, home to the world’s leading battery makers…

    daegu, Donald Trump, Koreans, Lawmakers, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung
  • LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in Russia

    Mar 21, 2025
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    LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in Russia

    LG Electronics’ built-in home appliance product line-up  LG Electronics Inc. has resumed operations at its home appliance plant in Russia…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Ukraine
  • What is your favorite, most “obscure” song?

    Mar 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Before I seriously got into kpop, i used to think all songs from this genre quite popular. (I got into…

    LG
  • Daol PE buys Youngil Glass to ride Korean cosmetics boom

    Mar 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Daol PE buys Youngil Glass to ride Korean cosmetics boom

    Employees at Youngil Glass’ factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province Daol Private Equity has acquired Youngil Glass Industry Co., a South…

    family, Hwaseong, LG, Seoul
  • Seulgi “Praying” is exactly the Seulgi ballad I have been hoping for

    Mar 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t have too much to say about this but need to say something Seulgi is my ult vocal because…

    LG, purpose
  • SK On to supply 100 GWh of EV batteries to Nissan

    Mar 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK On to supply 100 GWh of EV batteries to Nissan

    (Courtesy of Nissan) SK On Co. has landed a deal to supply nearly 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electric vehicle…

    Honda, Hyundai, Japan, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul
  • Korean? lunch

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, This is something my GF and I eat regularly. This is all home made from scratch. (except for kimchi)…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
  • LG Energy, Doosan Bobcat tie up for construction machinery battery pack

    Mar 19, 2025
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    LG Energy, Doosan Bobcat tie up for construction machinery battery pack

    Bobcat S7X, the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader (File photo by Doonsan Bobcat) LG Energy Solution Ltd., the world’s third-largest…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • Hankook Tire seeks to evolve beyond tires, auto parts

    Mar 19, 2025
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    Hankook Tire seeks to evolve beyond tires, auto parts

    Park Jongho took over as CEO of Hankook & Company in January 2025 Hankook & Company Co., the holding company…

    automotive, LG, LG Electronics
  • LG takes on Big Tech AIs with Exaone Deep in reasoning

    Mar 18, 2025
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    LG takes on Big Tech AIs with Exaone Deep in reasoning

    LG AI Research President Bae Kyung-hoon during the AI Tech Seminar of LG AI Insight 2024 on Nov. 21, 2024…

    LG, Nvidia
  • Restaurant food, post #22

    Mar 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Restaurant food, post #22

    This was at an H-Mart/K-Town Food Court, in Great Neck NY. We had: Jeonju-style bibimbap. Hot-pot bulgogi. Both dishes were…

    Bibimbap, LG
  • 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…

    automotive, germany, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Tokyo
  • What are your favorite bsides by your ult groups/soloists?

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! Over two years ago, I made this post (https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopthoughts/s/zXAV8lGaSh) about favorite bsides from ult groups, and it was…

    LG
  • ‘If that song is so big, why have I never heard of it?’ – The dumbest argument known to mankind.

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I see this argument thrown around way too often, and I need to address how unbelievably flawed it is. The…

    KT, LG, Shopping
  • BNK’s planned acquisition of Hyundai Motor Securities building falters

    Mar 14, 2025
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    BNK’s planned acquisition of Hyundai Motor Securities building falters

    Hyundai Motor Securities building in Yeouido (fourth from left), next to BNK Financial Tower BNK Asset Management Co.’s bid to…

    Busan, Hyundai, LG, Seoul
  • Samsung SDI to raise $1.4 bn in rights offering for facility expansion

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung SDI to raise $1.4 bn in rights offering for facility expansion

    Samsund SDI’s EV battery mockup displayed during the 2025 Interbattery on March 3, 2025 (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  Samsung SDI…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Magnachip to sell display business in H1 to focus on power semiconductors

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Magnachip to sell display business in H1 to focus on power semiconductors

    Automotove chips (File photo by Magnachip) South Korean chipmaker Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. plans to sell its display business by the…

    automotive, BTS, driver, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • K-beauty shake-up: APR, Shinsegae rise as Aekyung declines

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-beauty shake-up: APR, Shinsegae rise as Aekyung declines

    A CJ Olive Young outlet in Seoul South Korea’s beauty industry is undergoing a major reshuffle, with new players rising…

    Japan, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • what are some kr&b/r&b artists yall want to collab with some kpop artists??

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i been thinking this for a while since r&b is my fav genre of music i need jaehyun to collab…

    LG
  • LX Pantos acquires logistics center in Atlanta for $120 mn

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LX Pantos acquires logistics center in Atlanta for $120 mn

    The logistics center in Dalton, acquired by LX Pantos LX Pantos Co., a lostics arm of LX International Corp., announced…

    Japan, LG, LG Electronics, purpose
  • NCT Jaehyun’s skills are heavily overlooked when he’s actually one of SM’s best talents

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Jaehyun from NCT is mainly known and is heavily regarded for his visuals, however, it seems to downplay how talented…

    LG
  • TREASURE Shines on Marie Claire Korea’s Boys Edition ‘MRSN’ Cover: COOL KIDS NEVER DIE

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TREASURE Shines on Marie Claire Korea’s Boys Edition ‘MRSN’ Cover: COOL KIDS NEVER DIE

    TREASURE, the rising K-pop sensation, has graced the cover of Marie Claire Korea’s Boys Edition ‘MRSN’ issue, captivating fans and fashion enthusiasts…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media
  • MEOVV Dazzles in Colorful W Korea 2025 Spring Issue Cover Shoot

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV Dazzles in Colorful W Korea 2025 Spring Issue Cover Shoot

    K-pop sensation MEOVV is set to grace the cover of W Korea’s upcoming Vol. 4 2025 issue, scheduled for release…

    K-pop, LG
  • TEMPEST Unveils Vibrant ‘RE: Full Of Youth’ Concept, Promising a Storm of Energy in K-Pop Scene

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TEMPEST Unveils Vibrant ‘RE: Full Of Youth’ Concept, Promising a Storm of Energy in K-Pop Scene

    K-pop fans are abuzz with excitement as TEMPEST, the dynamic six-member boy group under Yuehua Entertainment, prepares to release their…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • Do other people also think songs as like collectibles?

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Similar to having photocards, book or just any other collectible, just probs a lot more cheaper since you can just…

    LG, Question
  • MEOVV’s ‘House of Wild’ Newspaper Photobook: A Stunning Visual Journey in 2025

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV’s ‘House of Wild’ Newspaper Photobook: A Stunning Visual Journey in 2025

    MEOVV, the rising K-pop sensation, has unveiled an exciting preview of their latest project, “House of Wild,” a newspaper photobook…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Photography, Social Media
  • Hearts2Hearts Unveils Dreamy ‘Butterflies’ Music Video, Captivating Fans with Nostalgic Visuals and Harmonious Melodies

    Mar 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Rising K-pop group Hearts2Hearts has taken the music world by storm with the release of their latest music video for…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media
  • Any update on Dalgeun Yu?

    Mar 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a video of “Johnny Somali” getting knocked out by Dalgeun Yu. Somali is notorious for being insufferable and…

    LG
  • Korean court cancels Yoon’s detention; Insurrection case continues

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean court cancels Yoon’s detention; Insurrection case continues

    Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gather outside Yoon’s official house in Seoul on March 7,2025 A…

    fail, LG, martial law, Military, Seoul
  • I feel like SM isn’t utilising the full potential of their groups

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Note:-This post can contain a lot of stuff that is already said about SM.This post is not entirely about a…

    fail, LG
  • Lack of buzz for Hearts2Hearts debut compared with previous SM girl group debuts

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been a kpop fan for the debut of every SM girl group since Girls Generation, and I don’t think…

    LG
  • Korean restaurant food, post #10

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean restaurant food, post #10

    I’ve been to several Mad For Chicken locations (Flushing, and NYC). We mostly order the same favorites: boneless wings with…

    Kimchi, LG
  • LG Chem unveils precursor-free cathode material for LFP batteries

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem unveils precursor-free cathode material for LFP batteries

    LG Chem’s booth at InterBattery2025 in COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul LG Chem Ltd. is set to become the…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium ticketsJanuary 26, 2026
    K-pop concert ticket prices have nearly doubled over the past… Read more: K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium tickets
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    Foreign currency deposits in Korea rose for a second consecutive… Read more: Foreign currency deposits rise for 2nd month to record high amid weak won: BOK
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    Rising costs and intensifying competition among low-budget coffee franchise firms… Read more: Why is Compose Coffee adding tteokbokki to its menu?
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    Police said Monday that 55 of the 73 Korean online… Read more: Arrest warrants issued for 55 of 73 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia

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  • Dol Hareubang from Jeju Island, peacefully resting under a blanket of snowJanuary 26, 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