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  • South Korea: foreigners’ hot destination for skincare, aesthetic surgery, beauty products

    Sep 30, 2025
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    South Korea: foreigners’ hot destination for skincare, aesthetic surgery, beauty products

    Visitors to CJ Olive Young’s booth at Cosmoprof North America 2025 in Las Vegas test beauty products and aesthetic devices…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, K-pop, Medical, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • DL Chemical to sell cash cow Cariflex in portfolio rebalancing

    Sep 21, 2025
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    DL Chemical to sell cash cow Cariflex in portfolio rebalancing

    DL Chemical acquired Singapore-based Cariflex in 2020 DL Chemical Co., South Korea’s leading petrochemical company, has embarked on a process…

    Medical, study
  • Emerging K-beauty giant APR eyes biotech sector with anti-ageing therapies

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Emerging K-beauty giant APR eyes biotech sector with anti-ageing therapies

    Medicube is the beauty tech brand of APR (Screenshot captured from APR’s website) APR Co., one of South Korea’s fastest-growing…

    Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • CHA Biotech aims to slash cost of gene and cell therapies to a tenth of current levels

    Sep 16, 2025
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    CHA Biotech aims to slash cost of gene and cell therapies to a tenth of current levels

    Cha Kwang-ryul, founder of Cha Biotech and head of the firm’s Global Research Institute, delivers a keynote speech at Korea…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul
  • Medical exemptions for the military

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My relative has PR in Canada but the MMA is trying to get him to enlist. He got a letter…

    history, Medical, Military
  • These limp dick losers in the US embassy in Korea flew their flag at half mast because Charlie got shot in the neck lmao

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    These limp dick losers in the US embassy in Korea flew their flag at half mast because Charlie got shot in the neck lmao

    Here are some things that Charlie Kirk said in his life, as cataloged by Sean Fay-Wolfe | Diamond Axe Studios…

    Feminism, Medical, Parents, Protest
  • Ask to local : K-beauty & wellness shops info in Korea (facials, scalp spas, massages, etc.)

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a local Korean(graduate student) who regularly visits aesthetic/spa/skincare/clinic spots. I see lots of travelers and residents swapping tips here,…

    Advice, Japan, Koreans, Medical, request, Seoul, travel
  • K-Beauty device stocks to glow brighter on growth hopes

    Sep 8, 2025
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    K-Beauty device stocks to glow brighter on growth hopes

    Visitors to CJ Olive Young’s booth at Cosmoprof North America 2025 in Las Vegas test beauty products and aesthetic devices…

    K-pop, Medical, Tourism
  • 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
  • Ive’s Yujin’s comments about wanting to live abroad are incredibly offensive

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Yujin’s comments about wanting to live abroad came across as both ignorant and dismissive, reflecting a broader mentality often found…

    Celebrity, Fame, korean immigrants, Koreans, Medical, Suga
  • Man jailed for kicking female migrant worker in face

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Man jailed for kicking female migrant worker in face

    A South Korean man was sentenced to a one-year jail term for assaulting a female migrant worker at his workplace.…

    Medical, Question, request
  • Must-do in Korea: Skincare, even for Kim Kardashian

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Must-do in Korea: Skincare, even for Kim Kardashian

    Myeongdong at the heart of Seoul bustles with foreign visitors Kim Kardashian, one of the world’s most influential celebrities with…

    Japan, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • How do the locals decide which plastic surgery clinics to go to?

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    *pics in comments * need help finding a reputable clinic/hospital specializing in revision rhinoplasty (cosmetic) as well as another one…

    Advice, Medical, Seoul
  • Global investors flock to K-beauty startups as sector mints new unicorn

    Aug 17, 2025
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    Global investors flock to K-beauty startups as sector mints new unicorn

    Memebox is a fast-growing South Korean beauty brand (Screenshot captured from its website) South Korea’s beauty startup scene is attracting…

    Medical, Memebox, request, Seoul
  • Liberation Day?! 🇰🇷 Thoughts?

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Liberation Day?! 🇰🇷 Thoughts?

    I cannot believe that Adidas posted such a crazy combination of shoes. To me, it said so much more. And…

    family, Japan, Medical
  • Kayne Anderson sees strategic opportunity in resilient, needs-based real estate sectors

    Aug 12, 2025
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    Kayne Anderson sees strategic opportunity in resilient, needs-based real estate sectors

    UC Health developed by Kayne Anderson Real Estate, in Colorado Springs, Colorado (File photo by Kayne Anderson) Despite an uncertain…

    Demographics, history, Medical, purpose
  • From ramen to skincare, Samyang beats Toyo Suisan in market cap; APR nears Shiseido

    Aug 11, 2025
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    From ramen to skincare, Samyang beats Toyo Suisan in market cap; APR nears Shiseido

    Buldak Bokkeum Myeon, a fiery instant noodle, has fueled Samyang Foods’ global rise As Korean food and beauty products ride…

    Japan, Korean Food, KT, Medical, Samyang, Tourism
  • LG Chem sells dermal filler business to VIG Partners for $144 mn

    Aug 8, 2025
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    LG Chem sells dermal filler business to VIG Partners for $144 mn

    LG Chem’s skin filler products under the Yvoire brand (Courtesy of LG Chem) South Korea’s leading chemical company LG Chem…

    LG, Medical, Seoul
  • S.Korea to grant visa-free entry to Chinese tourist groups from September

    Aug 6, 2025
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    S.Korea to grant visa-free entry to Chinese tourist groups from September

    Foreign tourists in Myeong-dong, favorite spot for travelers in Seoul (File photo by Hyeong Taek Im) South Korea will temporarily…

    Chinese Tourists, Donald Trump, Koreans, Medical, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • I have a question about ethical pet breeding in South Korea

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I am coming to Korea for the first time in Spring 2026 because I want to explore and see…

    Medical, Question, Suga
  • Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Foreign tourists browse skincare products at a pharmacy in Seoul On the afternoon of July 31, a sign at the…

    Japan, Koreans, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism
  • Kayne Anderson Real Estate: Don’t wait for clarity – the time to invest is now

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Kayne Anderson Real Estate: Don’t wait for clarity – the time to invest is now

    Novant Health Heart, Vascular and Cancer Institute, a medical office building acquired by Kayne Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina (File…

    family, Lotte, Medical, purpose
  • Kakao, Naver step up global AI hunt amid fierce tech race

    Jul 23, 2025
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    Kakao, Naver step up global AI hunt amid fierce tech race

    South Korea’s internet pioneers, Kakao Corp. and Naver Corp., are ramping up overseas investments in artificial intelligence startups, shifting focus…

    Kakao, Medical, Naver, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Virtual no more: KPop Demon Hunters OST nominated at K-pop awards

    Jul 23, 2025
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    Virtual no more: KPop Demon Hunters OST nominated at K-pop awards

    Zoey (left), Rumi (center) and Mira of the fictional girl group Huntrix They are no longer just virtual. Netflix Inc.’s…

    Japan, K-pop, Medical, Seoul
  • LG launches ChatExaone AI beta service, available soon for enterprise use

    Jul 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG launches ChatExaone AI beta service, available soon for enterprise use

    Lim Woo-hyung, co-head of LG AI Research, gives a speech at a media event in Seoul on July 22, 2025…

    LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Medical, Seoul, Stress
  • Yes, it’s K-beauty: Buying interest for makeup brands runs high even before they’re up for sale

    Jul 18, 2025
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    Yes, it’s K-beauty: Buying interest for makeup brands runs high even before they’re up for sale

    Korean make-up or K-beauty is popular in global cosmetics markets In South Korea’s M&A landscape, beauty companies are no longer…

    Discussion, Japan, Medical, Naver, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Jul 17, 2025
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    S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Samsung Group Chairman Jay Y. Lee gives a speech during a visit by US President Joe Biden to the chipmaker’s…

    history, KT, Medical, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Scandal, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea’s Bebesup gains China nod for baby skincare, eyes global expansion 

    Jul 16, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Bebesup gains China nod for baby skincare, eyes global expansion 

    Bebesup baby skincare products (Courtesy of Bebesup)  Bebesup, a leading South Korean baby skincare and wipe brand, has secured a…

    germany, Global Expansion, Medical
  • Female police officer on medical leave roamed the city with a knife

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Female police officer on medical leave roamed the city with a knife

    A police officer in her 20s, on medical leave, was found walking around a city with a knife and had…

    Medical
  • Samsung to launch AI health coach beta in US by end of 2025

    Jul 11, 2025
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    Samsung to launch AI health coach beta in US by end of 2025

    Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch series (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) NEW YORK – Samsung Electronics Co. will roll out a…

    driver, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Stress, Warning
  • Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman courts Korean AI startups as Riyadh, Abu Dhabi vie to build tech hubs

    Jul 8, 2025
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    Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman courts Korean AI startups as Riyadh, Abu Dhabi vie to build tech hubs

    Esam Alwagait (left), director of Saudi Arabia’s National Information Centre, and Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon (seated, second from left) sing…

    Discussion, Korean Art, Koreans, LG, Medical, Naver, Seoul
  • Samsung to buy US health tech firm Xealth in digital health push

    Jul 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to buy US health tech firm Xealth in digital health push

    (Screenshot captured from Xealth website)  Samsung Electronics Co. will acquire Xealth, a US-based healthcare platform provider, as it steps up…

    driver, KT, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Allianz-backed Koh Young’s brain surgery robot set for US debut by End-August

    Jul 3, 2025
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    Allianz-backed Koh Young’s brain surgery robot set for US debut by End-August

    Kymero, Koh Young’s neurosurgical robot (Courtesy of Koh Young) Koh Young Technology Inc., a South Korean developer of 3D optical…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul
  • NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    Jun 27, 2025
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    NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South Korea’s equity capital market (ECM) in the first half, riding…

    Japan, LG, LG CNS, Medical, Ourhome, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South Korea’s equity capital market (ECM) in the first half, riding…

    Japan, LG, LG CNS, Medical, Ourhome, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • I survived the stray kids DC show (and more people could have, too)

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Prefacing this with an acknowledgement – a LOT was not set up for success at this show venue-wise. This is…

    Medical, Stress
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    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of… Read more: Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end
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    Enchem’s electrolyte plant in the US state of Georgia (File… Read more: Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan

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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