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  • NewJeans Threaten ADOR with Contract Termination if Demands Are Not Met

    Nov 13, 2024
    in Community

    According to sources in the music industry, NewJeans sent this certified letter under the real names of its five members:…

    apology, Fame, family, Naver, request, Stress
  • SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches S.Korean satellite to orbit

    Nov 12, 2024
    in News
    SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches S.Korean satellite to orbit

    Falcon 9 launches the Koreasat-6A mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space…

    KT, Naver
  • Naver’s AI-powered search, online shopping services to go into full swing

    Nov 11, 2024
    in News
    Naver’s AI-powered search, online shopping services to go into full swing

    Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon unveils the company’s business strategy at DAN 24, a Naver tech conference South Korea’s Naver Corp.…

    Coupang, Japan, Naver, Question, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping
  • How to use Naver?

    Nov 9, 2024
    in Community
    How to use Naver?

    I recently bought some stuff from en.archivep.kr but had to request to cancel the order. The request still hasn’t gone…

    Naver, request
  • Naver to lead hyper-personalized shopping trends with super app

    Nov 8, 2024
    in News
    Naver to lead hyper-personalized shopping trends with super app

    Naver Corp., South Korea’s largest internet portal, will launch an AI-driven shopping app in the first half of 2025 to…

    Coupang, Naver, Rocket Delivery, Shopping
  • Korean dance moves copyrights to be protected by Naver Z deal

    Nov 5, 2024
    in News
    Korean dance moves copyrights to be protected by Naver Z deal

    Choreography for BTS’ I Need U, jointly created by MVNT co-founder Choi Youngjun (Captured from BTS’ official YouTube) South Korean…

    BTS, Celebrity, Choi Young, K-pop, Lawmakers, Metaverse, Naver
  • Korean toy world – does anyone recgnoize these dolls and companies?

    Nov 3, 2024
    in Community
    Korean toy world – does anyone recgnoize these dolls and companies?

    Hello everyone 🙂 I run a doll hobby page for Asian dolls called r/dollsofasia. I came across these Korean dolls…

    Naver
  • Stupid Naver I’m not a robot auth

    Oct 31, 2024
    in Community
    Stupid Naver I’m not a robot auth

    Tried like 5 times… apparently I’m a robot submitted by /u/Synapse709 [link] [comments]

    Naver
  • Can I have a naver account without using my number?

    Oct 30, 2024
    in Community

    There is this manhwa call “Regressed mercenary’s machinations” and I wanted to read so I did and read the novel.…

    Naver
  • MBK’s Korea Zinc takeover attempt to spur search for white knights

    Oct 27, 2024
    in News
    MBK’s Korea Zinc takeover attempt to spur search for white knights

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partner Ltd.’s attempt to take control of Korea Zinc Inc.…

    Hyundai, Japan, KCC, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, KT, KT&G, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • Kpop Fans are Massive Hypocrites Who Just Pretend They Care About “Morals” to Hate on Idols

    Oct 27, 2024
    in Community

    Why are so many people using the current HYBE drama to just send even more hate to idols who are…

    Kakao, Naver, Sex, Social Media
  • I’m so tired of my western friends whitewashing Japan’s current and past racism towards my ethnicity.

    Oct 25, 2024
    in Community

    It just amazes me how many people tell me to get over it and that it’s all in the past.…

    Japan, Koreans, Naver, Tokyo, World War
  • MBK Partners named as Time World’s Best Companies

    Oct 25, 2024
    in News
    MBK Partners named as Time World’s Best Companies

    South Korea’s private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd. said on Friday it was selected in the “2024 World’s Best Companies”…

    Hyundai, Naver, Survey
  • Naver D2SF accelerates investments in Silicon Valley startups

    Oct 25, 2024
    in News
    Naver D2SF accelerates investments in Silicon Valley startups

    South Korea’s online giant Naver Corp.’s startup nurturing organization D2SF (D2 Startup Factory) said on Friday it started to discover…

    Naver
  • Instagram poised to crack Korean webcomic market

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    Instagram poised to crack Korean webcomic market

    (AP file photo via Yonhap)  Big tech’s encroachment on the South Korean webcomic market, largely dominated by local players in…

    Global Expansion, Kakao, Koreans, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Survey
  • Naver Webtoon boycott in Korea

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community

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

    Naver
  • Kakao to launch AI messenger service Kanana in H1 2025

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Kakao to launch AI messenger service Kanana in H1 2025

    Kakao CEO Chung Shina presents Kanana at the if(kakaoAI) 2024 conference on Oct. 22, 2024 (Coourtesy of Kakao)  South Korea’s…

    fail, Kakao, Korean Language, Naver, Seoul
  • Naver Cloud launches AI meeting minutes service

    Oct 18, 2024
    in News
    Naver Cloud launches AI meeting minutes service

    Naver Cloud, the cloud subsidiary of South Korean online giant Naver Corp., said on Friday the launch of Naver Works…

    identification, Naver
  • S.Korean live-streaming platform SOOP eyes global market

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    S.Korean live-streaming platform SOOP eyes global market

    (Courtesy of SOOP) AfreecaTV, South Korea’s first-generation interactive live-streaming service with a nearly two-decade-old history, has started a new chapter…

    Ewha, Global Expansion, history, LG, Naver
  • Naver Labs tops in spatial intelligence tech at ECCV

    Oct 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Labs tops in spatial intelligence tech at ECCV

    Naver Labs’ spatial intelligence technology was recognized as superior to that of Google, Apple, and Meta at the world’s leading…

    Korean Technology, Naver
  • Naver to upgrade Korean map service for foreigners

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to upgrade Korean map service for foreigners

    Review of Seoul Forest, a famous tourist spot, in Korean translated into English on Naver Map (Courtesy of Naver) South…

    Japan, Naver, Seoul, Survey, Tourism, travel
  • Naver Pay partners with GLN International

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Pay partners with GLN International

    South Korea’s Naver Pay announced on Wednesday that it partnered with Hana Bank’s global payment network subsidiary, GLN International, to…

    Japan, Naver, Social Media
  • Naver to retire $306 mn shares, but stock remains weak

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to retire $306 mn shares, but stock remains weak

    South Korea’s leading internet portal operator Naver Corp. will buy back and retire about 400 billion won ($306 million) worth…

    fail, Japan, Naver, Tokyo
  • Gmarket, CJ Logistics to launch guaranteed delivery date service

    Sep 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Gmarket, CJ Logistics to launch guaranteed delivery date service

    CJ Logistics is South Korea’s largest logistics company Gmarket Inc., an e-commerce arm of South Korea’s Shinsegae Group, said on…

    Coupang, Korean Comapny, Naver, request, Rocket Delivery, Shopping
  • KakaoTalk to adopt full-screen ads as sales, profit growth stunted

    Sep 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    KakaoTalk to adopt full-screen ads as sales, profit growth stunted

    KakaoTalk is Korea’s top messenger app Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea’s dominant messenger and chat app KakaoTalk, will…

    Advertisement, Kakao, Naver, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Mirae Asset Securities introduces AI assistant platform for its employees

    Sep 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Mirae Asset Securities introduces AI assistant platform for its employees

    South Korea’s Mirae Asset Securities said on Friday that it introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant platform to enhance company-wide…

    Naver
  • S.Koreans spend longest time on YouTube in the world

    Sep 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Koreans spend longest time on YouTube in the world

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) YouTube was the most popular app among South Korean smartphone users, a study found, as they…

    Kakao, Koreans, Naver, study
  • Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    Sep 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    ETF (Courtesy of Getty Images) Mobility, financial services and biotech companies have elbowed out battery and entertainment stocks in the…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kakao, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Naver, POSCO, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Survey
  • LG Energy Solution sells upcycled products

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Energy Solution sells upcycled products

    South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. said on Wednesday that it has started selling upcycled products made from waste separators…

    Cycling, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Naver
  • Naver D2SF invests in two N.American AI startups

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver D2SF invests in two N.American AI startups

    South Korea’s online giant Naver Corp.’s startup nurturing organization D2SF (D2 Startup Factory) invested in two North American AI startups…

    Naver
  • Korean retailers ramp up fulfillment centers to hold AliExpress in check

    Sep 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean retailers ramp up fulfillment centers to hold AliExpress in check

    A bird’s-eye view of BGF Retail’s logistics center in Busan, Korea South Korea’s leading retailers, including Coupang Inc., are ramping…

    Busan, Coupang, Daejeon, Japan, LG, Naver, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping
  • Samsung SDS AI service FabriX to launch on Microsoft Azure platform

    Sep 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung SDS AI service FabriX to launch on Microsoft Azure platform

    Keynote Speakers of REAL Summit 2024, an annual tech conference hosted by Samsung SDS Samsung SDS Co., the information technology…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Naver, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Seoul, Stress, Woongjin
  • Naver Map sees 30% increase in foreign user base

    Sep 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Map sees 30% increase in foreign user base

    The foreign users of Naver Map, the map service of South Korea’s online platform giant Naver Corp., have a 30%…

    Japan, Kakao, Naver, Survey, Tourism, travel
  • One Store vows to crack Apple, Google-led app market with localization

    Aug 28, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    One Store vows to crack Apple, Google-led app market with localization

    One Store CEO Jeon Dong-jin introduces Taiwan-targetted One Store app market on Aug. 28, 2024 (Courtesy of One Store) One…

    Global Expansion, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, KT, LG, LG Uplus, Naver
  • IGIS, Naver Labs to develop tech convergence space platform

    Aug 28, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    IGIS, Naver Labs to develop tech convergence space platform

    South Korea’s IGIS Asset Management Co. said on Wednesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six companies,…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Naver
  • Clobot to list Kosdaq in October

    Aug 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Clobot to list Kosdaq in October

    South Korea’s robot software company Clobot said on Tuesday that it submitted a registration statement to the Financial Services Commission…

    Hyundai, Lotte, Naver
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    BEIJING — A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race… Read more: Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
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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