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  • Finding a Recipe for Sweet & Spicy Danmuji

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all! I am a big fan of the HMart in Elkins Park, PA (iykyk), specifically their food court. I…

    Bibimbap, LG
  • Samgyeopsal Feast at 고기싸롱!

    Jan 11, 2025
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    Samgyeopsal Feast at 고기싸롱!

    Had a fantastic time at 고기싸롱 indulging in some amazing Samgyeopsal. The pork belly was perfectly grilled, and the banchan…

    LG, Pork
  • Kimchi Kalguksu

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi Kalguksu

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

    Kimchi, LG
  • Opinion: The Dangerous Opinion Polls and the Choices of the People Power Party

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Currently, numerous opinion polls are being conducted in South Korea. Among them, one of the most striking findings is the…

    BTS, Controversy, Democracy, fail, Lawmakers, LG, LGBTQ+, martial law, Military, North Korea, Protest, Question, Stress, Survey
  • LG Energy to supply batteries to US solar EV startup Aptera for 7 years

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Energy to supply batteries to US solar EV startup Aptera for 7 years

    The Aptera solar EV to be equipped with LG Energy’s cylindrical batteries (Courtesy of LG Energy) LG Energy Solution Ltd.,…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, travel
  • Hyundai Motor, Nvidia team up for AI development for future mobility

    Jan 10, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor, Nvidia team up for AI development for future mobility

    Kim Heung-soo (left), head of Hyundai Motor’s global strategy office, shakes hands with Nvidia automotive VP Rishi Dhall after signing…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Nvidia, Putin
  • RED VELVET TITLE-TRACK RANKING until early 2025

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As the title says, I wanted to make a rank of all red velvet tt, don’t eat me alive if…

    Japan, LG
  • Introducing my 30+ year old lesbian friend to girl groups (or solo.) Thoughts and suggestions?

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    One of my best friends and I are always swapping music, and I just so happened to get into Kpop…

    Justice, LG
  • LG Electronics bets big on humanoid robots: CEO Cho

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Electronics bets big on humanoid robots: CEO Cho

    AI agent Q9 on display during the LG Electronics media day press conference at CES 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap)  LAS…

    Honda, Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • LG Energy logs 1st quarterly loss in over 3 years, outlook remains gloomy

    Jan 9, 2025
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    LG Energy logs 1st quarterly loss in over 3 years, outlook remains gloomy

    LG Energy’s cell-to-pack technology for pouch batteries (File photo by LG Energy) LG Energy Solution Ltd. reported its first quarterly…

    Donald Trump, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul
  • Korea’s No. 1 fitness app Planfit eyes bigger market beyond home in 2025

    Jan 9, 2025
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    Korea’s No. 1 fitness app Planfit eyes bigger market beyond home in 2025

    Planfit app service screens (Courtesy of Planfit)  A new year has arrived, and with it come the New Year’s resolutions.…

    fail, LG
  • 길거리토스트 (Gilgeori Toast) – no idea if I did it right but 😋

    Jan 7, 2025
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    길거리토스트 (Gilgeori Toast) – no idea if I did it right but 😋

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

    LG
  • LG Electronics, Microsoft sign strategic partnership on AI agents

    Jan 7, 2025
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    LG Electronics, Microsoft sign strategic partnership on AI agents

    LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan announces LG-Microsoft partnership on AI agent development at CES 2025 LAS VEGAS – South Korea’s…

    LG, LG Electronics
  • POSCO’s new bond sale seven times oversubscribed

    Jan 7, 2025
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    POSCO’s new bond sale seven times oversubscribed

    POSCO headquarers in Seoul South Korean steelmaker POSCO’s new bond issuance for 500 billion won ($343 million) was seven times…

    BTS, LG, LG Uplus, Lotte, martial law, POSCO, Seoul
  • Korea Zinc, MBK-Young Poong alliance to fight over cumulative voting

    Jan 6, 2025
    in News
    Korea Zinc, MBK-Young Poong alliance to fight over cumulative voting

    Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-birm announces a share buyback plan at a press conference on Oct. 2 (Courtesy of Yonhap)…

    Hyundai, Korea Zinc, LG, purpose, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • Former LG man leaves KKR to start PEF

    Jan 6, 2025
    in News
    Former LG man leaves KKR to start PEF

    Lim Hyoung-seok, former Vice President of KKR Korea, left the private equity giant’s Seoul office and established his private equity…

    LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • Sub for onion in bulgogi?

    Jan 6, 2025
    in Community

    Yes, I’m a weirdo that doesn’t like onions. BUT as I get older, even when I do get one down,…

    LG, Suga
  • Korean cosmetics beat Chanel, Lancôme to rank top in US, Japan

    Jan 5, 2025
    in News
    Korean cosmetics beat Chanel, Lancôme to rank top in US, Japan

    Korean cosmetics counter (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s cosmetics products, collectively known as K-beauty, have gained global recognition, overtaking French…

    Japan, Joseon, K-pop, LG
  • The Jennie & Taehyung Situation: Why Are Fans Still in Denial?

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community

    I know I’m probably walking into a minefield here, but I can’t be the only one wondering: why do some…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Military, Peace
  • Dalgona sweet

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community
    Dalgona sweet

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

    LG
  • Need delicious recipe to make Korean pork or beef stew hot pot

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Community

    I have a gathering dinner happening soon. Wanted to make a yummy Korean dish to serve a group of 6…

    LG, Pork
  • Iron Age Bulgogi Recipe

    Dec 30, 2024
    in Community

    Hiii lol this may be a long shot but does anyone know the bulgogi marinade recipe they use at Iron…

    LG
  • Fleetune continues evolving for smarter route optimization   

    Dec 30, 2024
    in News
    Fleetune continues evolving for smarter route optimization   

    Fleetune webpage screenshot  Fleetune Inc., a South Korean transportation management service (TMS) platform-developing startup, is gearing up for a big…

    driver, Hyundai, LG
  • I don’t find gidle’s concept that empowering

    Dec 28, 2024
    in Community

    Soyeon is a very talented rapper and her lyrics pre soojin leaving are actually kind of interesting and are generally…

    LG
  • What is this thing?

    Dec 28, 2024
    in Community
    What is this thing?

    Excuse my ignorance but I’ve never lived in a high rise apartment before. The realtor said this was “emergency only”…

    LG
  • Korean Beef Bulgogi Marinade 🥢🔥😋RECIPE BELOW

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community
    Korean Beef Bulgogi Marinade 🥢🔥😋RECIPE BELOW

    submitted by /u/Putrid-K [link] [comments]

    LG
  • JYP produced 90-100 songs for their female artists in 2024

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community

    If my below list Itzy Born To Be 8/1 NMIXX Fe3O4 Break 15/1 VCHA Girls of the year 26/1 NiziU…

    history, LG
  • Korea’s debt financing in woes as $34 bn in corporate bonds mature in H1

    Dec 25, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s debt financing in woes as $34 bn in corporate bonds mature in H1

    South Korea’s financial markets will see nearly 50 trillion won ($34 billion) in corporate bonds mature in the first half…

    LG, Lotte, martial law, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung Electronics brings home heat pump EHS to US HVAC market

    Dec 25, 2024
    in News
    Samsung Electronics brings home heat pump EHS to US HVAC market

    Samsung’s home heat pump EHS South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. is unveiling an AI-powered home heat pump system…

    LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • South Korea becomes super-aged society faster than expected

    Dec 24, 2024
    in News
    South Korea becomes super-aged society faster than expected

    Elderly people inside the Tapgol Park in central Seoul One in five South Koreans is now 65 years old or…

    birthrate, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Subway, super-aged society
  • Korea to ease rules for petrochem industry M&As, plant closures

    Dec 24, 2024
    in News
    Korea to ease rules for petrochem industry M&As, plant closures

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical complex in Yeosu National Industrial Complex, South Jeolla Province South Korea will ease regulations and offer incentives…

    LG, Lotte
  • Hahn & Co. to buy controlling stake in SK’s specialty gas unit for $1.9 bn

    Dec 24, 2024
    in News
    Hahn & Co. to buy controlling stake in SK’s specialty gas unit for $1.9 bn

    SK Specialty’s headquarters in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea (File photo by SK Specialty) South Korea’s private equity firm…

    fail, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Talos dives deeper into brain aneurysm icebergs

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    Talos dives deeper into brain aneurysm icebergs

    ANRISK mockup image (Courtesy of Talos)  One neurosurgeon is expected to perform surgery on an average of about 10,000 patients…

    germany, Global Expansion, Japan, LG, Medical, study
  • Kia to reclaim Europe with EV2, keeps K4 output unchanged in Mexico

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    Kia to reclaim Europe with EV2, keeps K4 output unchanged in Mexico

    Kia’s 2024 CEO Investor Day in April 2024 (Courtesy of Kia)  Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest carmaker, will start producing…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, travel
  • LG Energy, Qualcomm to commercialize BMS solution

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    LG Energy, Qualcomm to commercialize BMS solution

    South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. said on Monday it partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to commercialize its new system-on-chip (SoC)-based…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Putin
  • Considering Marrying a Korean Girl and Immigrating to Korea: Seeking Insights and Advice

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    I’m an Algerian who has recently grown to admire Korean culture, from its traditions and values to modern aspects like…

    Advice, K-drama, LG
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  • 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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    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
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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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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