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  • ITZY Radiates Futuristic Femininity in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x TASAKI November 2025 Digital Cover & Pictorial Fashion Feature

    Nov 5, 2025
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    ITZY Radiates Futuristic Femininity in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x TASAKI November 2025 Digital Cover & Pictorial Fashion Feature

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea TASAKI JYP Entertainment The November 2025 digital cover and pictorial of ITZY for Harper’s BAZAAR…

    K-pop, Photography
  • Chungha Shines in Vogue Korea x Glenfiddich November 2025: Bold Fashion Statements and Iconic Styling Define a New Era of K-Pop Glamour

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Chungha Shines in Vogue Korea x Glenfiddich November 2025: Bold Fashion Statements and Iconic Styling Define a New Era of K-Pop Glamour

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Glenfiddich MORE VISION. Message: Please Drink Responsibly Chungha’s Vogue Korea x Glenfiddich pictorial for the November…

    Affinity, K-pop, Photography
  • [WIP] Tired of the lack of community in K-pop spaces online? This Discord server can help!

    Nov 1, 2025
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    Have you ever went to a K-pop server and it’s always bad vibes? Does it seem like every where you…

    Advice, Deepfake, K-pop, Photography
  • HUTA Transcends Time in ITTA Magazine Vol. 29 — A Luminous Reflection of Boyhood, Youth, and Adulthood

    Oct 25, 2025
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    HUTA Transcends Time in ITTA Magazine Vol. 29 — A Luminous Reflection of Boyhood, Youth, and Adulthood

    Photo Credits: ITTA Magazine BTOB COMPANY (비투비 컴퍼니) HUTA, known offstage as BTOB’s Lee Minhyuk, graces the cover of ITTA Magazine Vol. 29,…

    Photography
  • CORTIS sets a sculptural mood in ELLE Korea Super ELLE Vol.6 November 2025, redefining minimalist power through modern allure

    Oct 17, 2025
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    CORTIS sets a sculptural mood in ELLE Korea Super ELLE Vol.6 November 2025, redefining minimalist power through modern allure

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Big Hit Music The November 2025 issue of ELLE Korea delivers a striking visual statement as…

    K-pop, Photography, Social Media, study
  • IVE’s An Yujin Takes Global Fashion by Storm in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital Cover and Pictorial

    Oct 14, 2025
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    IVE’s An Yujin Takes Global Fashion by Storm in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital Cover and Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Starship Entertainment Lacoste IVE’s An Yujin is turning heads once again with her stunning digital cover…

    K-pop, LG, Photography
  • TEMPEST Unveils Striking Concept Photos for 7th Mini Album ‘As I Am’ Showcasing Group Unity, Unit Charms, and Bold Fashion Statements

    Oct 7, 2025
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    TEMPEST Unveils Striking Concept Photos for 7th Mini Album ‘As I Am’ Showcasing Group Unity, Unit Charms, and Bold Fashion Statements

    Photo Credits: Yue Hua Entertainment TEMPEST has revealed the concept photos for their highly anticipated 7th mini album As I Am,…

    K-pop, Photography, Social Media
  • Baby DON’T Cry Stuns in NYLON JAPAN November 2025 Issue Preview with Bold Pictorial and Rising K-Pop Fashion Edge

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Baby DON’T Cry Stuns in NYLON JAPAN November 2025 Issue Preview with Bold Pictorial and Rising K-Pop Fashion Edge

    Photo Credits: NYLON JAPAN. P Nation The highly anticipated November 2025 issue of NYLON JAPAN has set the stage for one of…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • CATCH THE YOUNG ‘안아줘 (In Your Arms)’ Music Video Sparks Emotion with Symbolic Visuals, Heartfelt Lyrics, and Rising Fan Reactions

    Oct 2, 2025
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    CATCH THE YOUNG ‘안아줘 (In Your Arms)’ Music Video Sparks Emotion with Symbolic Visuals, Heartfelt Lyrics, and Rising Fan Reactions

    Photo/Video Credits: Evermore Entertainment CATCH THE YOUNG has unveiled the music video for ‘안아줘 (In Your Arms),’ and it is…

    Discussion, K-drama, K-pop, Photography
  • Arden Cho stuns on L’Officiel Singapore September 2025 digital cover, blending K-pop allure with Japanese fashion’s modern elegance

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Arden Cho stuns on L’Officiel Singapore September 2025 digital cover, blending K-pop allure with Japanese fashion’s modern elegance

    Photo Credits: L’Officiel Singapore Innovative Artists Arden Cho takes center stage in L’Officiel Singapore’s September 2025 digital cover, merging K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Seventeen DK Redefines Classic Elegance in GQ Taiwan’s October 2025 Polo Ralph Lauren Pictorial and Exclusive Cover Feature

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Seventeen DK Redefines Classic Elegance in GQ Taiwan’s October 2025 Polo Ralph Lauren Pictorial and Exclusive Cover Feature

    Photo Credits: GQ Taiwan Polo Ralph Lauren. Pledis Entertainment  Seventeen’s DK makes a bold entrance on the October 2025 cover…

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  • Girls’ Generation’s Yoona Stuns in W Korea x Valentino October 2025 “Best Performances” Cover and Pictorial Preview

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Girls’ Generation’s Yoona Stuns in W Korea x Valentino October 2025 “Best Performances” Cover and Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Yoona of Girls’ Generation steps into a new season of high fashion with an aura that feels both…

    K-pop, Photography
  • Rosé Graces GQ Hong Kong’s Debut Issue in Dazzling Tiffany & Co. Collaboration

    Sep 14, 2025
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    Rosé Graces GQ Hong Kong’s Debut Issue in Dazzling Tiffany & Co. Collaboration

    Photo Credits: GQ Hong Kong. Tiffany & Co. The Black Label Rosé of BLACKPINK has officially set the tone for…

    Affinity, Perspectives, Photography
  • TWICE Jihyo Dazzles in Dazed Korea’s 2025 JEWEL&WATCH x Kuho Plus Pictorial Preview

    Sep 11, 2025
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    TWICE Jihyo Dazzles in Dazed Korea’s 2025 JEWEL&WATCH x Kuho Plus Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea Kuho Plus JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Jihyo continues to mesmerize fans, gracing the pages of Dazed Korea with a…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • NiziU’s Mako, Rio, and Maya Bring Editorial Edge to NAILON’s Double Cover

    Sep 6, 2025
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    NiziU’s Mako, Rio, and Maya Bring Editorial Edge to NAILON’s Double Cover

    Photo Credits: NAILON JYP Entertainment NYLON This September, NAILON returns with its highly anticipated second issue, set to release on September 29,…

    Fame, history, Japan, Photography
  • Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has emerged as one of contemporary pop’s most magnetic figures. 

    Sep 6, 2025
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    Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has emerged as one of contemporary pop’s most magnetic figures. 

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment Another Magazine Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has become one of the most magnetic figures…

    K-pop, Photography, travel
  • XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Sep 4, 2025
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    XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Photo Credits: XGALX The next evolution of XG has officially begun, and as with everything the septet does, it begins…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Social Media
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Aug 29, 2025
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    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Photo Credits: SuperELLE China. Starship Entertainment There is a magic that follows Jang Wonyoung wherever she goes, and SuperELLE China has captured…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Photography, study
  • GOT7’s Jinyoung Brings Modern Elegance to GQ Korea and Brunello Cucinelli’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Aug 29, 2025
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    GOT7’s Jinyoung Brings Modern Elegance to GQ Korea and Brunello Cucinelli’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Brunello Cucinelli. Kakao Entertainment When art meets fashion, the results are often fleeting, but sometimes a…

    Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Photography, study
  • KATSEYE Sets the Stage in FLAUNT’s 200th Issue with Bold September Cover and Pictorial

    Aug 28, 2025
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    KATSEYE Sets the Stage in FLAUNT’s 200th Issue with Bold September Cover and Pictorial

    Photo Credits: FLAUNT Magazine. HYBE. Geffen “This cover marks not just a celebration of the past, but a vision of…

    history, Japan, Photography, Seoul
  • ALLDAY PROJECT Redefines Artistic Expression in Dazed Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Aug 22, 2025
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    ALLDAY PROJECT Redefines Artistic Expression in Dazed Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: DAZED KOREA. THE BLACK LABEL The ALLDAY PROJECT enters autumn with undeniable presence, capturing the heart of Dazed Korea’s September…

    K-pop, Photography, Seoul
  • IVE Wonyoung – ELLE Korea x Kérastase (September 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Aug 20, 2025
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    IVE Wonyoung – ELLE Korea x Kérastase (September 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. Kerastase. Starship Entertainent In the ever-evolving world of fashion and K-pop, Jang Wonyoung of IVE continues…

    K-pop, LG, Photography
  • Karina in Constellation: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x BVLGARI (September 2025)

    Aug 19, 2025
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    Karina in Constellation: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x BVLGARI (September 2025)

    Photo Credits: HARPER’s BAZAAR Korea. BVLGARI. SM Entertainment There are stars that shimmer, and then there are stars that command…

    LG, Photography
  •  Editorial Feature – XngHan for DAZED KOREA | September 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Aug 19, 2025
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     Editorial Feature – XngHan for DAZED KOREA | September 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: DAZED KOREA. SM Entertainment There’s a certain charge that happens when fashion collides with persona—when a magazine spread…

    Photography
  • ILLIT’s Minju and Moka Define Modern Elegance in W Korea x MAC Cosmetics September 2025 Pictorial

    Aug 17, 2025
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    ILLIT’s Minju and Moka Define Modern Elegance in W Korea x MAC Cosmetics September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: W Korea. MAC Cosmetics. BELIFT LAB The intersection of fashion, beauty, and music finds a striking new expression…

    K-pop, Photography
  • Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Photo Credit: Numero Netherlands. Transparent Arts Mark Tuan’s presence in the August 2025 pictorial for Numéro Netherlands has generated palpable…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Photo Credit: Numero Netherlands. Transparent Arts Mark Tuan’s presence in the August 2025 pictorial for Numéro Netherlands has generated palpable…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • BTS RM Takes the Spotlight in Harper’s Bazaar Korea September 2025 with Bold Bottega Veneta Fashion

    Aug 7, 2025
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    BTS RM Takes the Spotlight in Harper’s Bazaar Korea September 2025 with Bold Bottega Veneta Fashion

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Korea. Bottega Venta. BigHit Entertainent The September 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Korea features BTS leader…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography
  • TIOT Makes Waves in Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition: A Pictorial Preview K-pop Fans Can’t Miss

    Jul 30, 2025
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    TIOT Makes Waves in Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition: A Pictorial Preview K-pop Fans Can’t Miss

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Redstart ENM Rolling Stone Korea’s third Special Edition issue is causing a stir among K-pop…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media
  • BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Jul 24, 2025
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    BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. INB100 In a move that electrifies both the K-pop industry and global fandoms, BAEKHYUN of…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • THE BOYZ Unveil Striking Concept for 10th Mini Album ‘a;effect’ in Movement Version Photos

    Jul 19, 2025
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    THE BOYZ Unveil Striking Concept for 10th Mini Album ‘a;effect’ in Movement Version Photos

    Photo Credits: ONE HUNDRED Management THE BOYZ have ignited a wave of excitement throughout the K-pop community with the release of…

    K-pop, Photography
  • Global Fashion Meets K-pop Royalty: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Fronts Vogue Korea’s August 2025 YSL Cover

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Global Fashion Meets K-pop Royalty: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Fronts Vogue Korea’s August 2025 YSL Cover

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea YSL YG Entertainment Few cultural collaborations ignite as much anticipation as the union of a K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media
  • Samsung supplies newest nanoprism image sensors to Xiaomi to crack Sony’s lead

    Jul 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung supplies newest nanoprism image sensors to Xiaomi to crack Sony’s lead

    Samsung Electronics’ ISOCELL image sensor-1 (Screenshot from the company’s website) Samsung Electronics Co. is supplying a new high-performance image sensor…

    automotive, Japan, KT, Photography, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Full Moon of Seoul

    Jul 12, 2025
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    Full Moon of Seoul

    All three shots were taken on the same night — Seoul glowing under July’s full moon. From the rush along…

    family, Photography, Seoul
  • STAYC – K!ND Magazine China (August 2025 Issue Cover Preview)

    Jul 12, 2025
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    STAYC – K!ND Magazine China (August 2025 Issue Cover Preview)

    Photo Credits: High Up Entertainment Mercury Tokyo (Japan) K!nd Magazine China STAYC, the six-member K-pop sensation, has been revealed as the…

    Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Kep1er’s Lavender Groove: DAZED Korea’s July 2025 Pictorial Blends K-Pop Artistry and Fashion Influence

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Kep1er’s Lavender Groove: DAZED Korea’s July 2025 Pictorial Blends K-Pop Artistry and Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. KLAP Entertainment The July 2025 issue of DAZED Korea has become a talking point among K-pop…

    K-pop, Photography, Social Media
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee meets with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul next weekNovember 7, 2025
    Ola Källenius, Ola Kallenius, Merces-Benz CEO (Courtesy of Merces-Benz Group)… Read more: Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee meets with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul next week
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    Blackpink Blackpink is back in the studio — and the… Read more: Blackpink puts final touches on comeback album, set for release in January
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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Courtesy of Yonhap) The National Pension… Read more: South Korea’s NPS backs Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay plan
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    A shipyard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province S&P Global Ratings… Read more: S&P hints at keeping South Korea’s AA credit rating in 2026 on steady growth, fiscal stability
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    The record-setting rally in South Korean stocks has nearly closed… Read more: Kospi rally leaves little room for NPS to buy more domestic stocks

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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