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  • LG CNS to enter US smart building biz

    Dec 3, 2024
    in News
    LG CNS to enter US smart building biz

    South Korea’s LG CNS said on Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US-based real estate management…

    LG, LG CNS
  • GIC to pick preferred bidder to sell $1.1 bn Seoul landmark building

    Dec 3, 2024
    in News
    GIC to pick preferred bidder to sell $1.1 bn Seoul landmark building

    Seoul Fiance Center (File photo) Singapore’s GIC Private Ltd., the world’s sixth-largest sovereign wealth fund, is set to select a…

    LG, Seoul
  • LG Energy set to acquire GM’s $1 bn stake in Ultium JV plant in Michigan

    Dec 3, 2024
    in News
    LG Energy set to acquire GM’s $1 bn stake in Ultium JV plant in Michigan

    LG Energy Solution’s lithium-ion polymer batteries South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. plans to acquire General Motors Co.’s stake in…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Japan, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung
  • Korean companies’ cash reserves swell to record high

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    Korean companies’ cash reserves swell to record high

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Cash holdings at South Korean companies have soared to their highest-ever level, data showed on Monday.…

    BTS, Donald Trump, Hyundai, KT, LG, LG CNS, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • POSCO Pilbara completes Gwangyang lithium hydroxide plant

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    POSCO Pilbara completes Gwangyang lithium hydroxide plant

    South Korea’s POSCO Pilbara Lithium Solution Co., a subsidiary of POSCO Group, said on Friday the completion of its second…

    LG, POSCO
  • Did you ever think that Gidle would make it this far?

    Dec 1, 2024
    in Community

    – I became a nevie during hann and I always rooted for them. I remember watching every hann stages on…

    history, LG
  • POSCO to buy Korean robotics firm stake for steel business

    Dec 1, 2024
    in News
    POSCO to buy Korean robotics firm stake for steel business

    Neuromeka’s collaborative robot welding solution (File photo by Neuromeka) South Korea’s steel-to-battery materials conglomerate POSCO Group will invest in the…

    driver, Korean Robotics, LG, LG Electronics, Pohang, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • NiziU Unveils Exciting Details for Debut Mini Album “AWAKE”

    Nov 30, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NiziU Unveils Exciting Details for Debut Mini Album “AWAKE”

    K-pop and J-pop fans, get ready for an electrifying release from NiziU! The popular girl group is set to drop…

    Controversy, Japan, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • The Most Iconic K-Pop Songs of Each Year

    Nov 29, 2024
    in Community

    I was thinking about which k-pop songs I associate with each year. So I decided to make a list of…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, LG
  • Korean Thanksgiving because it was just us, so why not. Brisket, galbijjim, pork bulgogi, and various banchan

    Nov 29, 2024
    in Community
    Korean Thanksgiving because it was just us, so why not. Brisket, galbijjim, pork bulgogi, and various banchan

    I’m so tired and full, this was way too much for two people submitted by /u/bookwbng5 [link] [comments]

    LG, Pork
  • so, about kpop album trailers…………

    Nov 27, 2024
    in Community

    they sometimes piss me off. the moment that happened was for seulgi’s debut, 28 reasons, because i was expecting something…

    LG
  • Korean pension funds buy a net $1.2 bn Kospi stocks in November

    Nov 27, 2024
    in News
    Korean pension funds buy a net $1.2 bn Kospi stocks in November

    National Pension Service’s Investment Management headquarters in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province South Korean pension funds continued their buying spree on…

    Donald Trump, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • NewJeans Steals the Spotlight at 25SS Seoul Fashion Week Campaign

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Entertainment

    In a buzzworthy collaboration that has sent waves through the K-pop and fashion worlds, the popular South Korean girl group…

    Daejeon, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • NCT WISH Brings Holiday Cheer with “Wishful Winter”

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NCT WISH Brings Holiday Cheer with “Wishful Winter”

    In the midst of the festive season, NCT WISH, a subgroup of the popular K-pop group NCT, has unveiled their…

    Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul
  • Adulthood is kicking my ass, I miss being a full-time K-pop stan

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Community

    “What’s stopping you from being a K-Pop stan now?” ADULTHOOD. RESPONSIBILITIES. EVERYTHING. I still listen to K-pop and I check…

    K-pop, LG, Scandal, Stress
  • Illit is the best at making Twice covers and would look good with a similar concept

    Nov 24, 2024
    in Community

    I loved their cover of What is love? some time ago and now during MAMA I had the same thoughts…

    LG
  • Homemade jang kalguksu

    Nov 24, 2024
    in Community
    Homemade jang kalguksu

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

    LG
  • Bulgogi and Fishcake

    Nov 23, 2024
    in Community

    Sino may alam paano gumawa nung mga bulgogi sauce / marinade like sa mga samgyupsalan dito sa PH? Di siya…

    LG
  • Who would you put in a group to make your the perfect group?

    Nov 22, 2024
    in Community

    Who in your opinion if put together would make the perfect all rounder group or most well balanced group whether…

    LG
  • LG Group affiliates unveil value-up plans

    Nov 22, 2024
    in News
    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…

    automotive, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek
  • Apple supplier LG Innotek to invest $268.4 mn in Vietnam in 2025

    Nov 22, 2024
    in News
    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…

    LG, LG Innotek
  • K-pop Legends 2NE1 Grace DAZED Korea’s December 2024 Cover, Marking Triumphant Comeback

    Nov 21, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Legends 2NE1 Grace DAZED Korea’s December 2024 Cover, Marking Triumphant Comeback

    Iconic K-pop girl group 2NE1 has made a stunning return to the spotlight, gracing the cover of DAZED Korea’s December…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Seoul
  • S.Korea to restructure ailing petrochemical industry

    Nov 21, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea to restructure ailing petrochemical industry

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical complex in Daesan, South Korea (File photo by Lotte Chemical) South Korea plans to restructure the struggling…

    LG, Lotte
  • LG Group carries out modest management reshuffle

    Nov 21, 2024
    in News
    LG Group carries out modest management reshuffle

    Cho Joo-wan took over as LG Electronics’ CEO in December 2021 Cho Joo-wan will continue to lead LG Electronics Inc.…

    LG, LG Electronics, LG Uplus
  • Hyundai premieres IONIQ 9 to be produced in US, Korea

    Nov 21, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai premieres IONIQ 9 to be produced in US, Korea

    José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Co.’s global chief operating officer (COO) and head of North and South American operations, poses for…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Samsung Electronics, LG Uplus to jointly develop ixi-O AI smartphone

    Nov 21, 2024
    in News
    Samsung Electronics, LG Uplus to jointly develop ixi-O AI smartphone

    LG Uplus’ personal AI agent ixi-O is currently available on Apple’s iPhone 14 series South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics…

    LG, LG Uplus, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • CJ CheilJedang to invest $584 mn to build food factories in Europe, US

    Nov 21, 2024
    in News
    CJ CheilJedang to invest $584 mn to build food factories in Europe, US

    Dinners eat Korean foods at the Bibigo to go pop-up in Shoreditch, London (Courtesy of CJ CheilJEdang) CJ CheilJedang Corp.,…

    CJ Cheiljedang, germany, Global Expansion, Korean Food, LG
  • Every Korean’s American cousin when they’re at Chuseok

    Nov 21, 2024
    in Community
    Every Korean’s American cousin when they’re at Chuseok

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

    Chuseok, LG
  • LG Chem signs deal to secure 100,000 tons of lithium from ExxonMobil

    Nov 21, 2024
    in News
    LG Chem signs deal to secure 100,000 tons of lithium from ExxonMobil

    LG Chem CEO Shin Hak-cheol (right) shakes hands with ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions President Dan Ammann after signing an MOU…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia win US ALG Residual Value Awards

    Nov 20, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor, Kia win US ALG Residual Value Awards

    Hyundai Motor’s Kona EV Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. said on Wednesday that Hyundai’s electric compact sport utility vehicle…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG
  • LG Electronics rises to global prominence in HVAC segment, ranks fifth

    Nov 20, 2024
    in News
    LG Electronics rises to global prominence in HVAC segment, ranks fifth

    LG Electronics’ air conditioning system LG Electronics Inc., a leading South Korean home appliance maker, has emerged as one of…

    germany, Japan, LG, LG Electronics
  • Updated review of all the Buldak products I’ve had

    Nov 20, 2024
    in Community

    The original- a classic Buldak flavor and one of the first flavors I tried. In the beginning I thought these…

    Cheese, Japan, Kimchi, LG
  • Homemade Bibimbap for lunch using leftover Bulgogi

    Nov 19, 2024
    in Community
    Homemade Bibimbap for lunch using leftover Bulgogi

    submitted by /u/thebadhedgehog5 [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap, LG
  • Korean style tofu sushi—bulgogi, pork kimchi, tuba mayonnaise and pollack roe avocado

    Nov 19, 2024
    in Community
    Korean style tofu sushi—bulgogi, pork kimchi, tuba mayonnaise and pollack roe avocado

    It’s bigger than the picture. Only 1-2 pieces make me full :3 submitted by /u/Commercial_Toe_2006 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, LG, Pork
  • Glenwood buys three waste management firms for about $190 mn

    Nov 19, 2024
    in News
    Glenwood buys three waste management firms for about $190 mn

    Glenwood Private Equity on Tuesday signed an agreement to buy three waste management companies from a small-sized South Korean business…

    LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • Unlocking ‘STRATEGY’: TWICE’s Dazzling Concept Photos Steal the Spotlight!

    Nov 19, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Unlocking ‘STRATEGY’: TWICE’s Dazzling Concept Photos Steal the Spotlight!

    Photo Credits: Twice / Billboard / JYP Entertainment K-pop sensation TWICE has once again captivated their fans, affectionately known as…

    Discussion, K-pop, LG, Social Media
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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
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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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  • kpop stans will defend anything (eunwoo’s tax evasion controversy)January 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