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  • The lack of Red Velvet’s “velvet” concept is getting ridiculous

    Feb 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since sm announced that Irene&Seulgi comeback is gonna be in the 2nd quarter i just wanna share some thoughts that…

    LG
  • Beef bulgogi at home, kimchi and kimbap purchased from a local Korean market

    Feb 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Beef bulgogi at home, kimchi and kimbap purchased from a local Korean market

    I am not Korean but I love Korean food! I make my own bulgogi sauce with soy sauce, sugar, garlic…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Suga
  • Hearts2Hearts Set to Captivate K-pop Fans with Debut Single ‘The Chase’

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Hearts2Hearts Set to Captivate K-pop Fans with Debut Single ‘The Chase’

    SM Entertainment’s newest girl group, Hearts2Hearts, is gearing up to make their highly anticipated debut with their first single album,…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Tokyo
  • MSCI Korea Index removes 11 stocks, including 4 petrochem firms

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MSCI Korea Index removes 11 stocks, including 4 petrochem firms

    The Kospi stock index added 0.37% to close at 2,548,39 on Wednesday MSCI, a global index compiler, said on Wednesday…

    LG, Lotte, POSCO, Samsung
  • KOMEX

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    KOMEX

    Korean-Mexican fusion: Bulgogi burrito with gochujang sauce. submitted by /u/HNLRAYLANI [link] [comments]

    LG
  • Lunar Butterflies: LUN8’s Enchanting Comeback Teaser Photos

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Lunar Butterflies: LUN8’s Enchanting Comeback Teaser Photos

    In a dazzling display of artistry and anticipation, K-pop sensation LUN8 has unveiled their latest concept photos for their upcoming…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Tokyo
  • Microsoft CEO Nadella seeks AI alliance with Hyundai, POSCO, Shinhan, KT

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Microsoft CEO Nadella seeks AI alliance with Hyundai, POSCO, Shinhan, KT

    Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (Courtesy of Microsoft Korea) Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Satya Nadella is seeking to forge…

    Hyundai, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Nvidia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • South Korean IPO market to head into winter after pitiful LG CNS debut

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean IPO market to head into winter after pitiful LG CNS debut

    LG CNS Kospi debut celebration ceremony at the KRX on Feb. 5, 2025 (Courtesy of KRX)  Companies in South Korea…

    LG, LG CNS
  • K-Pop Sensation NOMAD Set to Dazzle Tokyo with Two-Week Concert Series

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Sensation NOMAD Set to Dazzle Tokyo with Two-Week Concert Series

    The rising K-Pop boy group NOMAD is gearing up to take Tokyo by storm with their upcoming concert series, “NOMAD…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • I would love to move to Korea

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am currently 31 and trying to get my GED how much do I need to go to school in…

    Advice, LG
  • Magnachip’s $3M Settlement Update + Exploring Buyers Like Samsung & LG

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey there, if there are some Magnachip investors here, I have some updates for you on the settlement they recently…

    Discussion, LG, Samsung, Scandal
  • Small firms become prime targets of management disputes in Korea

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Small firms become prime targets of management disputes in Korea

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accounted for the majority of disputes over corporate management control in…

    family, Hyundai, Inheritance Tax, KCC, Korea Zinc, LG, Samsung
  • TXT’s European Extravaganza: World Tour and Nostalgic Merch Delight Fans

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TXT’s European Extravaganza: World Tour and Nostalgic Merch Delight Fans

    K-pop sensation TOMORROW X TOGETHER, affectionately known as TXT, is set to captivate European fans with their upcoming world tour…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, LG
  • atinys over sexualization and image of mingi

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I find it very weird and disturbing that people have created this image and fantasy of mingi that they are…

    LG, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • conocen algun libro de panaderia coreana?

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Vi algunos panes europeos muy parecidos a los panes virales de korea, seran lo mismo? submitted by /u/WarmDonut6218 [link] [comments]

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  • LG Chem embarks on sale of dermal filler business worth $343 million

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem embarks on sale of dermal filler business worth $343 million

    LG Chem building (Courtesy of LG Chem)  LG Chem Ltd., the world’s fourth-largest chemicals producer that is fostering vaccine and…

    driver, LG, Medical, Seoul
  • Bulgogi Bibimbap

    Feb 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Bulgogi Bibimbap

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

    Bibimbap, LG
  • LX International seeks to acquire nickel, copper mines in Indonesia

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LX International seeks to acquire nickel, copper mines in Indonesia

    A nickel mine in Madagascar, Africa LX International Corp., the trading unit of South Korea’s LX Group, said on Friday…

    LG
  • Samsung Biologics shares fly high to rank Korea’s third most valuable stock

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Biologics shares fly high to rank Korea’s third most valuable stock

    Samsung Biologics’ booth at the BIO International Convention 2024 held in San Diego (Courtesy of Yonhap) Samsung Biologics Co., the…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korean beauty giants Amorepacific, LG H&H resurrect from China woes

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean beauty giants Amorepacific, LG H&H resurrect from China woes

    Sulwhasoo is AmorePacific’s premium cosmetics brand South Korea’s two largest cosmetics makers, Amorepacific Corp. and LG H&H Co., are recovering…

    history, Japan, LG, Millennials, Seoul, Shopping
  • LG, SNU team up to develop AI modeling for protein structure predictions

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    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
  • How do you reconcile your love for K-pop with its backwardness in social issues?

    Feb 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I love K-pop, it’s the only music I listen to, but sometimes I don’t know what to make of the…

    K-pop, LG, LGBTQ+
  • 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
  • Gay foreign student looking at studying at a private Christian university in Korea. Would I get kicked out/suspended?

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a foreigner from the USA looking at several different graduate programmes across South Korea. There is an Engineering programme…

    Advice, LG, study
  • I’ve never tried Korean food, mostly for some silly reasons. I love a wide variety of cuisines, but I’m just not sure where to start.

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I was a kid, I visited Korea in the late ’80s. My cousin was stationed in Seoul, so I…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Seoul
  • Hanwha, LG to join hands to take on Tesla with solar energy packages

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    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
  • BigBang is the band that gets everyone in the feels

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Maybe it’s a product of the time. As phones, social media, and the introduction to alternative styles and music exploded…

    LG, Social Media
  • Magnachip up for sale again, contacts Samsung, LG, LX

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Magnachip up for sale again, contacts Samsung, LG, LX

    (File photo by Magnachip) South Korean chipmaker Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. has been put on the market for sale again four…

    automotive, driver, fail, Korean Semiconductor, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • I discovered MRCH via her Love Scout OST More and More and she’s so good. She wrote Talk That Talk (Twice) and Moving On (Nmixx) as well!

    Feb 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like in general OSTs are an underrated source for music. More and More is such a classic R&B…

    LG
  • This snowy Friday evening seemed like the perfect time to try the Seollangtang at the longest-running and oldest active restaurant in South Korea.

    Feb 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    This snowy Friday evening seemed like the perfect time to try the Seollangtang at the longest-running and oldest active restaurant in South Korea.

    It was good! submitted by /u/methodicalghostwolf [link] [comments]

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  • Is having members who write the songs key to a boy group’s success?

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If we look at the very top boy groups from each generation, they all have something in common. 1st Gen:…

    BTS, LG
  • Is there a shift in performance style to perform for the internet instead of the physical audience now?

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw this conversation being brought up when discussing how different the camerawork for older generation (2nd gen & early…

    LG
  • Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s major law firms saw rapid growth in revenue last year as the economic slowdown…

    Affinity, automotive, family, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Punishment
  • Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Art, History
    Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering…

    Cultural Diversity, Curiosity, Demographics, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, LG, Question, Social Media, squid game, Suga, traditional games
  • Fantastic chicken texture at a local Korean-Japanese place – I want to replicate it/best way to marinate chicken?

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The meat is firm but still tender, not even close to being dry, and super flavorful. It’s the best chicken…

    Bibimbap, Japan, Kimchi, LG
  • Refresh my perspective – life in Korea

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings, Firstly, I’d like to apologise that this post may be lacking in focus since it relates to a few…

    Curiosity, fail, K-drama, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Parents, Perspectives, Question, Samsung, Samyang, Seoul, study, Teenager, travel
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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
  • Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama ‘Four Hands’January 26, 2026
    Song Kang is set to return to television following his… Read more: Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama ‘Four Hands’
  • Foreign currency deposits rise for 2nd month to record high amid weak won: BOKJanuary 26, 2026
    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
  • Why is Compose Coffee adding tteokbokki to its menu?January 26, 2026
    Rising costs and intensifying competition among low-budget coffee franchise firms… Read more: Why is Compose Coffee adding tteokbokki to its menu?
  • Arrest warrants issued for 55 of 73 scam suspects repatriated from CambodiaJanuary 26, 2026
    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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  • Democratic Party’s Kim Kyung Resigns Over 100 Million Won Bribery CaseJanuary 26, 2026
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  • Is Jackson Wang’s Music Overshadowed by His Persona?January 25, 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