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  • Hunter by Key is so good and I can’t believe I discovered it only a week ago

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not a huge Shinee fan by any means but I do love Lucifer and Poet | Artist. The music…

    LG
  • Family Noodle Traditions?

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Family Noodle Traditions?

    When I was a kid, my family had this weekend tradition of eating Mupama noodles. Does anyone else have a…

    family, LG
  • S.Korean firms to overhaul US workforce supply; see delays, higher costs

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean firms to overhaul US workforce supply; see delays, higher costs

    Workers at the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution battery JV in the US state of Georgia are raided and detained South…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, SK Hynix, Survey, travel
  • LG Chem to raise up to $2.2 bn in Korea’s largest PRS deal, backed by LG Energy stake

    Sep 8, 2025
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    LG Chem to raise up to $2.2 bn in Korea’s largest PRS deal, backed by LG Energy stake

    LG Chem Vice Chairman and CEO Shin Hak-cheol unveils the company’s business strategy at its Investor Day South Korea’s leading…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul
  • Korea’s major US investment projects halted as detained LG Energy workers set for release

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Korea’s major US investment projects halted as detained LG Energy workers set for release

    Construction equipment is parked in front of the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution joint battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia, following the…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • Politician Faces Backlash Over Reporting Hyundai-LG Factory to Immigration Authorities

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Politician Faces Backlash Over Reporting Hyundai-LG Factory to Immigration Authorities

    A politician named Tori Branum, who claimed to have reported to immigration authorities about Korean conglomerate factories in Georgia, is…

    family, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, request, Social Media
  • “I miss 20XX year of kpop” happens every year

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been a kpop stan since 2018 and istg every year this trend comes back. In 2018 everyone was…

    LG
  • US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    Sep 7, 2025
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    US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    ICE leads a multi-agency operation at the construction site of the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy JV plant in Georgia on Sept.…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, Korean American, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Stress, travel, Warning
  • Songs you’d immediately play once you “feel a slight a breeze” ?

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Basically pulling an aged old trend from the bird app where one will say “Just felt a slight breeze” while…

    LG, Question
  • S.Korea rattled by detention of 560 workers at Hyundai-LG battery JV in sweeping US raid

    Sep 5, 2025
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    S.Korea rattled by detention of 560 workers at Hyundai-LG battery JV in sweeping US raid

    Workers at the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution battery JV in the US state of Georgia are raided and detained Up…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • The Idols and Soloists whose names I’ve unintentionally learnt as new fan

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I was just reflecting on the idols and soloists whose names I recognise outside of the groups I have…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, LG
  • When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Photo Credits: Puma Fila Nile Vogue Magazine Seoul, 2025. The streets outside Hongdae Station are a frontline runway: chunky New Balances…

    Advertisement, BTS, Celebrity, Gen Z, history, Japan, KT, LG, myeongdong, Peace, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • I don’t buy it when people are asking aespa to “go back to kwangya”

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This complain seems to pop up everytime aespa releases something nowadays, but I just don’t buy it. Not that I…

    LG
  • Guk-si, not Guksu

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Guk-si, not Guksu

    It’s called guk-si, not guk-su. (“Andong guk-si” is usually the famous one.) The difference from guk-su is that the noodles…

    LG, Pyongyang
  • Fromis_9 Brings Anticipation and Energy to Los Angeles with Orpheum Theatre Concert Tonight

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Fromis_9 Brings Anticipation and Energy to Los Angeles with Orpheum Theatre Concert Tonight

    Downtown Los Angeles is expected to buzz with excitement this evening as fans gather at the historic Orpheum Theatre for…

    history, Japan, K-pop, LG
  • Business Proposal in Seoul and Shanghai

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am Dylan, the founder of GlamourYou , a platform dedicated to connecting Chinese consumers with top-tier Korean medical aesthetics…

    Blacklist, Discussion, identification, LG, Medical, Seoul
  • XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Photo Credits: XGALX The next evolution of XG has officially begun, and as with everything the septet does, it begins…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Social Media
  • LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    Sep 4, 2025
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    LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    LG Electronics’ AI data center cooling systems (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc. is making swift gains in the…

    driver, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Putin, Social Media, travel
  • LG Energy Solution wins $11 billion battery supply deal from Mercedes-Benz, affiliates

    Sep 3, 2025
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    LG Energy Solution wins $11 billion battery supply deal from Mercedes-Benz, affiliates

    LG Energy Solution is Korea’s top battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd., one of the world’s top battery makers, has…

    automotive, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • Maple Tree House

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Maple Tree House

    Today I had grilled pork neck, marinated short ribs, steamed egg, and pork bulgogi rice. You can choose between rice…

    LG, Pork
  • Whirlpool complains Samsung, LG rejigged product transfer prices to lower US tariffs

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Whirlpool complains Samsung, LG rejigged product transfer prices to lower US tariffs

    Whirlpool’s home appliances (Screenshot captured from its website) NEW YORK – Whirlpool Corp., the world’s top home appliances maker, has…

    LG, LG Electronics, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Warning
  • Overseas equity boom lifts foreign currency deposits to record in South Korea

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Overseas equity boom lifts foreign currency deposits to record in South Korea

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  South Korea’s securities firms are sitting on record levels of foreign currency deposits as retail investors…

    Japan, Kakao, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, SK Hynix
  • S.Korean firms rush to retire treasury shares before law reform

    Sep 1, 2025
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    S.Korean firms rush to retire treasury shares before law reform

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korean companies are racing to cancel treasury shares ahead of a looming corporate law overhaul,…

    Lawmakers, LG
  • Culturally Significant Korean Media?

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I’ve had fun asking this question to friends recently, and as I’ve been learning Korean for a while I…

    LG, Question
  • Chicken bulgogi

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Chicken bulgogi

    First attempt on chicken bulgogi. I didn’t had a machine. The recipe said I needed to at fresh ginger, garlic…

    LG
  • Idols lurking on your socials using alt accounts

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello… This is so weird. Like I genuinely thought I was being paranoid (I have anxiety and am sometimes quite…

    BTS, K-pop, LG, request
  • “Vocals Harmonies are missing from KPOP…but have you heard of”:

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Seen this conversation happening a lot over twitter and tiktok, that post early 3rd gen, vocals have been de-prioritized. This…

    Discussion, KT, LG
  • Add sauce?

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Add sauce?

    My knowledge of Korean food is basically Maangchi’s YouTube channel. Please be gentle if this is a silly question. I…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Question
  • LG Corp. retires $180 million worth of treasury shares, offers first interim dividend

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Corp. retires $180 million worth of treasury shares, offers first interim dividend

    LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo speaks at the LG Awards event on Aug. 9, 2025 (Courtesy of LG) LG Corp.,…

    LG, Seoul
  • K-beauty giant LG H&H puts Coca-Cola bottling unit, other beverage assets up for sale

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-beauty giant LG H&H puts Coca-Cola bottling unit, other beverage assets up for sale

    Coca-Cola drinks on display at a Costco outlet in Seoul LG H&H Co., South Korea’s second-largest cosmetics firm after Amorepacific…

    fail, Japan, LG, Seoul
  • Teen Top Announces 2025 Japan ‘Just 15, Just Teen Top’ Fan Fanmeeting and Album Release Events [Tokyo/Osaka]

    Aug 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Teen Top Announces 2025 Japan ‘Just 15, Just Teen Top’ Fan Fanmeeting and Album Release Events [Tokyo/Osaka]

    Photo Credits: TOP MEDIA Teen Top is preparing to bring an unforgettable experience to fans in Japan as they announce…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea October travel plans – Thoughts?

    Aug 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello there friends! I’ve now sorted the last details of my Korea travel plan for my October holiday season (As…

    Busan, Chuseok, history, LG, Seoul, travel
  • NMIX BAE Radiates Elegance in BEAUTY+ September 2025 Pictorial

    Aug 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NMIX BAE Radiates Elegance in BEAUTY+ September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment. BEAUTY+ In the ever-evolving world of K-pop, fashion and music often meet in striking harmony, with…

    BTS, K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • Korea Inc pledges $150 bn US investment; KAL buys new planes, Samsung, Hyundai Motor vow extra spending

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea Inc pledges $150 bn US investment; KAL buys new planes, Samsung, Hyundai Motor vow extra spending

    Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee (left) and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (third from left) chat with US businessmen…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, Korean War, LG, Naver, Nvidia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Rei in Bloom: IVE Rei for Vogue Korea x Crocs, September 2025

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rei in Bloom: IVE Rei for Vogue Korea x Crocs, September 2025

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Crocs. Starship Entertainmment There is an art to contradiction, and Rei of IVE wears it like…

    LG, study
  • Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Jang Wooyoung, celebrated as one of the defining voices of second-generation K-pop, has teased the arrival…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media, Tokyo
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    Pianist Kim Kang-tae, 29, has won third prize at the… Read more: Pianist Kim Kang-tae wins 3rd prize at Liszt Piano Competition Utrecht
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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