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  • Korea Inc pledges $150 bn US investment; KAL buys new planes, Samsung, Hyundai Motor vow extra spending

    Aug 26, 2025
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    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
  • Korean tycoons head to US to support summit; Samsung likely to unveil fresh investment

    Aug 25, 2025
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    Korean tycoons head to US to support summit; Samsung likely to unveil fresh investment

    Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong heads to Washington to support the Korea-US summit on Aug. 24, 2025 The heads of…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, KCC, Korea Zinc, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    Aug 22, 2025
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    South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US President Donald Trump South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will…

    Alberta, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, Lawmakers, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Found residence card

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know if this is a correct venue since I can’t seem to find you on Facebook but i…

    Naver, Seoul
  • Guide For Buying Pokemon Cards In Korea

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this post is a bit older, but for anyone wondering, I decided to make this guide to help…

    Japan, Kakao, Naver, Question, Seoul, Shopping
  • ‘Act fast, or miss out’: Korean retail investors look to Wall Street debut stocks for hefty gains

    Aug 17, 2025
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    ‘Act fast, or miss out’: Korean retail investors look to Wall Street debut stocks for hefty gains

    Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange operator, jumps 176% in its NYSE debut on Aug. 13, 2025 (Courtesy of Getty Images) When…

    Koreans, Naver, Nvidia, Question, Seoul
  • Korean ad for Squid Game character I don’t recognize?

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I visited Korea earlier this summer and when taking the bus there were constant ads for Squid Game, sponsored…

    Naver, squid game
  • Disney, Marvel, Star Wars stories to get Korean webtoon makeover

    Aug 13, 2025
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    Disney, Marvel, Star Wars stories to get Korean webtoon makeover

    (Courtesy of Webtoon Entertainment) Webtoon Entertainment Inc. is bringing Iron Man, Spider-Man, Darth Vader and Beauty and the Beast to…

    Japan, legendary story, Naver, Seoul, squid game
  • Pork soup (돼지국밥) I ate in Busan

    Aug 12, 2025
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    Pork soup (돼지국밥) I ate in Busan

    Youngjin Pork Soup https://naver.me/G9r5ewAH submitted by /u/m212a [link] [comments]

    Busan, Naver, Pork
  • KT reports record operating profit on robust AI business in Q2

    Aug 11, 2025
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    KT reports record operating profit on robust AI business in Q2

    KT CEO Kim Young-shub (left) and Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp shaking hands after agreeing on the two companies’…

    fail, KT, LG, Naver, Putin, Seoul
  • Experience Chanyeol’s Upside Down Sound Stage: EXO Star Celebrates Solo Debut With Highly Anticipated Anniversary Concert

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Experience Chanyeol’s Upside Down Sound Stage: EXO Star Celebrates Solo Debut With Highly Anticipated Anniversary Concert

    Hero Photo: Naver Dispatch Magazine The anticipation swirling around Chanyeol’s first solo anniversary concert, “Upside Down : Sound Stage,” is…

    K-pop, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Stress
  • Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    LG, Naver
  • Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    AI chip (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) South Korea has chosen five technology firms, including LG, Naver and SK Telecom Co.,…

    Kakao, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Fabless chip unicorn FuriosaAI raises $120 mn in new funding

    Jul 31, 2025
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    Fabless chip unicorn FuriosaAI raises $120 mn in new funding

    June Paik (right), founder and CEO of FuriosaAI, meets in April 2025 with President Lee Jae-Myung, who was then leader…

    Kakao, Korea Development, Korean Semiconductor, LG, Naver, Nvidia
  • Holy Cow – Lim Youngwoong won’t be selling physical copies of his next album

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/445/0000323841 This is genuinely insane. LYW is actually only releasing his next full length album on streaming, with no physical…

    Naver
  • TOPIK exam being sold to Naver: Answers graded by AI, Paper-based tests discontinued

    Jul 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    TOPIK exam being sold to Naver: Answers graded by AI, Paper-based tests discontinued

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

    Naver
  • YG are reportedly about to purchase Dreamus

    Jul 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s being reported that YGplus( the music distribution and manufacturing subsidiary of YG) is about to purchase a majority stake…

    Naver
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kakao Pay backs out of acquisition deal for Shinsegae’s SSG Pay, Smile Pay

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Kakao Pay backs out of acquisition deal for Shinsegae’s SSG Pay, Smile Pay

    Kakao Pay Corp., the mobile payment and digital wallet service unit of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp., has pulled…

    Controversy, fail, family, Kakao, Naver
  • Bighit confirms that their new boy group is debuting on August 18.

    Jul 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The group is composed of Martin ( 2008) , James ( 2005 ), Juhoon ( 2008 ), Seonghyeon ( 2009…

    BTS, Naver
  • South Korea’s Lee completes cabinet lineup with IT executive, lawmaker

    Jul 13, 2025
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    South Korea’s Lee completes cabinet lineup with IT executive, lawmaker

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung appoints Rep. Kim Yun-duk of the ruling Democratic Party (left) as land minister and…

    Lawmakers, LG, Naver, travel
  • TAEIL has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison. Arrested in the courtroom following sentence.

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    At 2 p.m. on the 10th, the 26th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial…

    Crime, Naver, Punishment, Seoul, Sex
  • 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
  • S.Korea to elevate science minister to deputy prime minister to lead AI race

    Jul 3, 2025
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    S.Korea to elevate science minister to deputy prime minister to lead AI race

    President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony on June 6, 2025 South Korea will elevate its new science…

    BTS, LG, Naver
  • S.Korea to elevate science minister to deputy prime minister to lead AI race

    Jul 3, 2025
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    S.Korea to elevate science minister to deputy prime minister to lead AI race

    President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony on June 6, 2025 South Korea will elevate its new science…

    BTS, LG, Naver
  • Sale of $1.5 bn Pangyo Tech 1, overseen by Mirae Asset, draws strong bids from global PEFs

    Jul 3, 2025
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    Sale of $1.5 bn Pangyo Tech 1, overseen by Mirae Asset, draws strong bids from global PEFs

    Pangyo Tech 1, a landmark office building in Pangyo, South Korea’s answer to the US Silicon Valley The sale of…

    Hyundai, Kakao, Naver, Seoul
  • 🎸 My Mom’s Not Home, So We’re Throwing a Punk ,Wanna Come to My Basement? Punk Rock Night in Daejeon

    Jul 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    🎸 My Mom’s Not Home, So We’re Throwing a Punk ,Wanna Come to My Basement? Punk Rock Night in Daejeon

    🧨 Feeling Bored in Daejeon? Then come scream with us… IN OUR BASEMENT. Live music. Loud noise. Good people. On…

    Daejeon, Naver
  • Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam Dunk

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam Dunk

    ▲ ELECEED Anime – Official Teaser Trailer High school student Seo Jiwoo knows nothing of the hidden world around him.…

    Japan, Korean Art, Naver, Tokyo
  • How BTS Dynamite inspired the creation of “K-Pop Demon Hunters”

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Chris Appelhans, the creator of the viral Netflix show “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” revealed how BTS inspired the project. During the…

    BTS, K-pop, Naver
  • [Naver] Wouldn’t it make sense to be able to click here in order to find similar communities?

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    [Naver] Wouldn’t it make sense to be able to click here in order to find similar communities?

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

    Naver
  • The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    This is my review and analysis of a deeply unsettling Imperial Japanese propaganda film, Love and Vows (愛と誓ひ), which was…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Naver, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Punishment, Seoul, study, Tokyo, World War
  • S.Korea to have 1st civilian defense minister in decades, career technocrats

    Jun 23, 2025
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    S.Korea to have 1st civilian defense minister in decades, career technocrats

    President Lee Jae-myung presides over a meeting of his chief secretaries at the Office of the President South Korean President…

    Lawmakers, LG, martial law, Military, Naver, North Korea, Seoul
  • Naver is not sending me the verification code and customer service is useless!

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Naver is not sending me the verification code and customer service is useless!

    I put the correct phone and it said (you didnt use it for 2+ years so verify your phone) i…

    Naver
  • Naver Financial seeks to acquire Korean real estate data platform Asil

    Jun 20, 2025
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    Naver Financial seeks to acquire Korean real estate data platform Asil

    Naver’s logo is seen on its headquarters building in Korea Naver Financial Corp., the fintech subsidiary of South Korean tech…

    Controversy, Naver, Seoul
  • It’s time to spend: Korean shoppers loosen purse strings on luxuries, hotels

    Jun 18, 2025
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    It’s time to spend: Korean shoppers loosen purse strings on luxuries, hotels

    Consumers are spending again after the presidential election South Korea’s long-dormant consumer sector is showing signs of revival, as shoppers…

    Coupang, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, martial law, myeongdong, Naver, Seoul, Shopping, travel
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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