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  • US officials mull Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting during Asia trip

    Oct 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US officials mull Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting during Asia trip

    North Korean lead Kim Jong Un (Left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump at Panmunjom, a village located in…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, fail, Lawmakers, North Korea, Old Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Bessent expects S.Korea-US tariff talks to conclude within 10 days

    Oct 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Bessent expects S.Korea-US tariff talks to conclude within 10 days

    Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (left) talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenin New York on Sept. 24, 2025 US…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Old Korea, Question, Seoul
  • Evidence that Koguryo Spoke a Koreanic Language, and a Reasoned Refutation of Christopher Beckwith’s Theories

    Oct 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Koguryo as the continental “relative” of the Japanese language, proposed by Christopher Beckwith in his 2004 book Koguryo: The Language…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, family, Goguryeo, history, Japan, LG, Old Korea, Silla
  • Did the languages of the Three Kingdoms understand each other during Korea’s Three Kingdoms period?

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Did the languages of the Three Kingdoms understand each other during Korea’s Three Kingdoms period?

    https://preview.redd.it/tka4aywrnurf1.jpg?width=764&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d45696dfebf1c4b9ad1a4831b7c374e4d7b93c8 There are various theories about whether Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje spoke different languages. However, according to the fragmentary historical…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, Goguryeo, Goryeo, history, Joseon, Korean History, Old Korea, Silla, Three Kingdom
  • Korea’s finance chief says reaches FX deal with US, currency swap line pending

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s finance chief says reaches FX deal with US, currency swap line pending

    South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (left) and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shake hands before a meeting in New York…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, Japan, KT, North Korea, Old Korea, request, Seoul
  • Trump says S.Korea’s $350 bn US investment ‘up front’ as Lutnick asks Seoul to pay more

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Trump says S.Korea’s $350 bn US investment ‘up front’ as Lutnick asks Seoul to pay more

    US President Donald Trump announces the Trump Gold Card, an investment immigration program, at the White House on Sept. 19,…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, Old Korea, Seoul
  • Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Photo Credits: Forbes. The Black Label Rosé of global phenomenon BLACKPINK is adding an exciting twist to the upcoming Forbes…

    Japan, K-pop, Old Korea, travel
  • P1Harmony Intak & Theo Redefine Style in HYPEJACK Magazine September 2025 Digital Edition

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    P1Harmony Intak & Theo Redefine Style in HYPEJACK Magazine September 2025 Digital Edition

    Photo Credits: HYPEJACK Magazine. FNC Entertainment P1Harmony members Intak and Theo have taken center stage in the September 2025 issue…

    Japan, Old Korea
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Brings Effortless Elegance to Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Edition

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Brings Effortless Elegance to Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Edition

    Photo Credits: Tommy Jeans. Marie Claire Korea. Starship Entertainment IVE’s Jang Wonyoung has once again proven her star power and…

    Japan, K-pop, Old Korea
  • Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. MNET Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess is gearing up to be one of the most talked-about…

    Celebrity, Discussion, history, Japan, Old Korea, Question, Social Media
  • Getting enlisted for the mandatory military service tomorrow, any tips?

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    24 Year old Korean-American here, I don’t speak Korean perfectly, I’m going to the Nonsan Army Training Center tomorrow on…

    Military, Old Korea
  • Korea’s demographic shift to single households: Magnet for global real estate giants, investors

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s demographic shift to single households: Magnet for global real estate giants, investors

    South Korea’s rental housing market is attracting some of the world’s largest property investors, as the country’s shifting demographics drive…

    BTS, Demographics, family, living alone, Old Korea, Seoul
  • 21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    Jul 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    In June 1945, as Imperial Japan was losing a brutal war against the United States, Korean support for the empire…

    family, history, Japan, Korean House, korean names, Korean War, Koreans, Military, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Please Help! Trying To Find The Name of an Old PC Game!

    Jun 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post! 😊 I’ve been trying to figure out…

    Old Korea
  • How old are these and are they worth anything?

    Jun 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How old are these and are they worth anything?

    I have these old Korean soju bottles and can’t find any info on them wondering if they might be worth…

    Old Korea, Soju
  • Thoughts on YG’s new girl group’s first member

    May 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/05/yg-entertainment-introduces-first-member-of-their-new-girl-group okay so YG is debuting a new GG and the first member was revealed a few minutes ago. She’s…

    Old Korea
  • Where should my husband and I go in June?

    May 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My husband is in South Korea and I go to visit him 4 times a year as we wait for…

    daegu, Old Korea
  • How can old Koreans be so mean & young Koreans be so kind ?

    Mar 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, After spending a few weeks in Seoul, I’m puzzled. I’ve never seen such a difference in behavior between old…

    Koreans, Old Korea, Seoul
  • I’ve been looking for a Korean Song

    Feb 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The problem is it isn’t K-pop and I first heard it while I was strolling through town in the morning,…

    K-pop, Old Korea
  • Korean American thinking about performing conscription at the age of 31.

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As the title says I’m a 31 year old Korean American dual citizen male thinking about performing his conscription of…

    Advice, Korean American, Military, Old Korea
  • The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…

    Bibimbap, BTS, cold war, Demographics, Discrimination, Discussion, family, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, korean immigrants, Korean Language, Korean War, Koreans, Lawmakers, LG, Military, Old Korea, Politics, Suga, World War
  • My dinner last night

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    My dinner last night

    Super yummy kimchi jigye, seafood pancake, bossam, and cold Korean noodles!!😌 submitted by /u/Even-Junket4079 [link] [comments]

    Bossam, Kimchi, Old Korea
  • Hyundai’s José Muñoz sees new Trump policy, China offense as opportunity

    Nov 25, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai’s José Muñoz sees new Trump policy, China offense as opportunity

    Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz poses in front of the IONIQ 9 electric SUV LOS ANGELES – José Muñoz, just…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Koreans, Old Korea, Stress, Working in Korea
  • From the late 1800s to the early 1900s, Korea

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    From the late 1800s to the early 1900s, Korea

    submitted by /u/Middle-Decision8275 [link] [comments]

    Old Korea
  • 44 year old Korean beaten to death in South LA

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds

    https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/losangeles/news/killer-of-44-year-old-man-assaulted-in-south-los-angeles-sought-by-police/ Another one submitted by /u/bokomradical [link] [comments]

    Old Korea
  • I associate this style of house with the 80’s. Is that right?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    I associate this style of house with the 80’s. Is that right?

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

    Korean House, Old Korea
  • Lotte to hold Korea Shopping Festa in Vietnam

    Aug 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte to hold Korea Shopping Festa in Vietnam

    South Korea’s Lotte Group holds “2024 Korea Shopping Festa with Lotte” in Hanoi, Vietnam.  The group and the Korean Ministry…

    Lotte, Old Korea, Shopping
  • Hyundai to transform Jeonju plant into hydrogen vehicle hub

    Jun 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai to transform Jeonju plant into hydrogen vehicle hub

    Hyundai Motor’s Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, will transform its commercial vehicle plant…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul
  • Affinity to buy Korea’s No. 2 car leasing firm for $591 mn

    Jun 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Affinity to buy Korea’s No. 2 car leasing firm for $591 mn

    A SK Rent-a-Car branch for leasing used cars (Courtesy of SK) Affinity Equity Partners will buy a 100% stake in…

    Affinity, fail, Korean Food, LG, Old Korea, Seoul
  • The Unification of the Korean Peninsula: Exploring the Sophisticated Golden Culture of United Silla and the Dawn of Goryeo

    Jan 30, 2020
    in History
    The Unification of the Korean Peninsula: Exploring the Sophisticated Golden Culture of United Silla and the Dawn of Goryeo

    Introduction to the Unification of the Korean Peninsula The unification of the Korean Peninsula, particularly during the period of the…

    Baekje, cultural unity, Discussion, Goguryeo, Goryeo, history, Japan, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, Old Korea, Peace, Question, Silla, Three Kingdom, travel, Unification of Korea

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Latest Korean News

  • BOK expected to hold rates steady as property, FX pressures mountOctober 19, 2025
    Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong (left) convenes a monetary… Read more: BOK expected to hold rates steady as property, FX pressures mount
  • In the Brooklyn of Seoul, K-eyewear brands battle for global attentionOctober 19, 2025
    Seongsu-dong, Seoul  Once home to shoe factories and metal workshops,… Read more: In the Brooklyn of Seoul, K-eyewear brands battle for global attention
  • US officials mull Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting during Asia tripOctober 19, 2025
    North Korean lead Kim Jong Un (Left) shakes hands with… Read more: US officials mull Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting during Asia trip
  • ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ track Golden rebounds to No. 3 on UK Singles ChartOctober 19, 2025
    HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop girl group from Netflix’s animated film… Read more: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ track Golden rebounds to No. 3 on UK Singles Chart
  • Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boomOctober 17, 2025
    SeAH is a leading Korean specialty alloy maker South Korea’s… Read more: Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom

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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