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  • North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    A South Korea telecast last week purported to show satellite imagery of North Korean personnel at a Russian military facility.…

    history, Kia, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community

    submitted by /u/Excellent_Analysis65 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • Seoul mayor calls for S. Korea’s nuclear armament amid North Korean threats

    Oct 20, 2024
    in Community
    Seoul mayor calls for S. Korea’s nuclear armament amid North Korean threats

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

    North Korea, Seoul
  • Korea Is Generous of Attacks on Women? Idiots Who Say That Should Not Come to Korea.

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    Exactly the opposite is true. Korea is a country where men’s human rights are trash and numerous inequalities are committed…

    Crime, KT, Military, North Korea, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    SK Square’s headquarters in Seoul UK-based activist fund Palliser Capital Ltd. is demanding SK Square Co., the investment arm of…

    Discussion, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Metaverse, North Korea, Question, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • South Korea warns North Korea will see end of regime if it harms its people

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    South Korea warns North Korea will see end of regime if it harms its people

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

    North Korea
  • Poop balloon war continues: South Korea airdrops K-pop USBs on N. Korea

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Poop balloon war continues: South Korea airdrops K-pop USBs on N. Korea

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

    K-pop, North Korea, Poop Balloon
  • 북한, K팝 70곡 들은 남성 처형

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    북한, K팝 70곡 들은 남성 처형

    North Korea executes man for listening to 70 K-pop songs submitted by /u/Fulham_Chelsea [link] [comments]

    K-pop, North Korea
  • Internet in North Korea

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Internet in North Korea

    I saw this on someone’s Instagram story who visited North Korea. For anyone who went was the Internet app actually…

    North Korea
  • South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympics – BBC News

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympics – BBC News

    submitted by /u/Excellent_Analysis65 [link] [comments]

    BBC, North Korea
  • “Taking selfies with South Korean players”…North Korean players raise possibility of punishment

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    “Taking selfies with South Korean players”…North Korean players raise possibility of punishment

    submitted by /u/roamer2go [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Punishment
  • Do north korean defectors have any special paperwork?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Do north korean defectors have any special paperwork?

    I know that North Korean defectors get citizenship when they enter South Korea and can get passports. They are also…

    Korea Jobs, Medical, North Korea, Question
  • North Korea ‘publicly executes man for listening to K-pop’ in crackdown on Western influence

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korea ‘publicly executes man for listening to K-pop’ in crackdown on Western influence

    North Korea publicly executed a 22-year-old man for listening to K-pop, it has been claimed. It’s understood the authoritarian regime…

    K-pop, North Korea, Punishment, Unification of Korea
  • KRX launches Korea Value-up Index to enlist 100 best practice firms

    Sep 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    KRX launches Korea Value-up Index to enlist 100 best practice firms

    Korea Exchange South Korea’s securities exchange operator, Korea Exchange, launched a new corporate value-up index on Tuesday, a key plank…

    family, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea’s LIG Nex1, Iraq set for $2.6 billion deal on M-SAM missile system

    Sep 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s LIG Nex1, Iraq set for $2.6 billion deal on M-SAM missile system

    LIG Nex1’s mid-range surface-to-air missile Cheongung II Iraq has decided to import South Korean-made mid-range surface-to-air missile (M-SAM) system II,…

    Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    Aug 25, 2024
    in History
    From War to Miracles: The Evolution of South Korea Amidst Global Struggles

    The End of the Korean War: A Historical Overview The Korean War, which began in 1950, was a significant conflict…

    automotive, BTS, China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, Economic Miracle, family, history, Japan, K-pop, Korea Development, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Korean War, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Unification of Korea, USA Relation, World War
  • South Korea to extend export missile range from 300 km to 500 km

    Aug 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea to extend export missile range from 300 km to 500 km

    LIG Nex1’s guided missile Hawk South Korea has decided to extend the range of missiles for exports to 500 kilometers…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea, request, Seoul, South Korean Weapons, Ukraine
  • IMBiologics transfers autoimmune disease drug tech to Huadong Pharma

    Aug 16, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    IMBiologics transfers autoimmune disease drug tech to Huadong Pharma

    South Korea’s antibody-based biotech company IMBiologics announced on Friday that it signed a contract to transfer the technology of its…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, North Korea
  • A North Korean Diplomat Managed a Rare Defection: A Flight Out of Cuba

    Jul 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    A North Korean Diplomat Managed a Rare Defection: A Flight Out of Cuba

    Ri said he had become disillusioned by North Korea’s political system. PHOTO: AHN YOUNG-JOON/ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL—A North Korean diplomat posted in Cuba…

    family, Koreans, Medical, North Korea, Parents, Pyongyang, request, Seoul, Unification of Korea
  • LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test

    Jul 15, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test

    The 2.75-inch guided rocket, known as Bigung in Korea, blast off from a launch vehicle (Courtesy of the Defense Acquisition…

    Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea
  • The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Jul 10, 2024
    in History
    The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Introduction to the Japanese Occupation The Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning from 1910 to 1945, was a critical period that…

    China Relation, cold war, Discussion, fail, history, Japan, Japan Relation, Japanese Occupation, Justice, Korea Independence, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Protest, purpose, Seoul, USA Relation, World War
  • Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia

    Jul 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia

    Hanwha Systems’ multi-function radar (MFR) system used in Cheongung II missiles Hanwha Systems Co., a leading South Korean defense company,…

    Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Military, North Korea
  • North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.

    Jun 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.

    A military vehicle stood near the border in Paju, South Korea, a day after the country blared out a local…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South

    May 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South

    A balloon carrying what appeared to be trash and excrement in a rice field in South Korea. YONHAP NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS SEOUL—An…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Medical, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Warning
  • Biden exempts graphite from EV mineral sourcing rule; win for Korea

    May 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Biden exempts graphite from EV mineral sourcing rule; win for Korea

    Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun (left) shakes hands with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Washington, D.C. on April 12,…

    Hyundai, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, Pohang, POSCO, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • A Historical Diplomacy: Korea’s Relationship with Global Superpowers

    Dec 9, 2020
    in History
    A Historical Diplomacy: Korea’s Relationship with Global Superpowers

    Introduction: The Geopolitical Significance of Korea Korea’s geographical location in East Asia has rendered it a pivotal player in the…

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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