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  • Somebody came to the protest in a bear costume yesterday 😭

    Mar 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Somebody came to the protest in a bear costume yesterday 😭

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

    Protest
  • I’ll never understand the korean conservative’s view, are there any like that in other countries?

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We can all have different political views and reasons to support certain politicians that’s not new, especially in a democratic…

    Democracy, history, Joseon, Lawmakers, Peace, Protest, Question
  • Petition Disney to ban Kim Soo Hyun from casting in Knock Off

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    K-netizens are sending mails to Disney to protest Kim Soo Hyun’s casting in “Knock Off”. KSH will be liable for…

    netizens, Protest
  • Protestant in news

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Protestant, I am really sad and angry that people think that all Protestants in South Korea is far…

    Protest
  • Parliament passes bill to expand boards’ fiduciary duties

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Parliament passes bill to expand boards’ fiduciary duties

    South Korea’s National Assembly South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday passed an amendment to the Commercial Act to expand boards…

    Advice, Japan, KCC, New Law, Protest, Seoul
  • Meritz drops bid for troubled MG Non-Life Insurance; Liquidation looms

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Meritz drops bid for troubled MG Non-Life Insurance; Liquidation looms

    MG Non-Life Insurance faces liquidation as Meritz dropped its bid to acquire the troubled insurer (Courtesy of News1) Meritz Financial…

    fail, Protest, Seoul, Stress
  • MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    A Homeplus is seen outside its outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket operator Homeplus Co., wholly owned by…

    Coupang, fail, Lotte, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • What’s with all the korean street “missionaries”?

    Feb 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I’m brazilian currently visiting Seoul for one week, and this is honestly one of the things that really shocked…

    history, Protest, Seoul
  • The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics

    Feb 6, 2025
    in History
    The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics

    Introduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and…

    Baekje, Discussion, family, Goguryeo, Gojoseon, Goryeo, history, Japan, Joseon, Korean History, Korean War, Military, North Korea, political economy, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Seoul, Silla, Three Kingdom, World War
  • PCB maker Isupetasys cancels M&A with carbon nanotube producer

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    PCB maker Isupetasys cancels M&A with carbon nanotube producer

    Isupetasys’ plant in Daegu, North Gyeongsang province South Korean printed circuit board (PCB) maker Isupetasys Co. has withdrawn a 300-billion-won…

    daegu, fail, Protest, Question, request
  • How far-right Protestant groups attracted scores of down-and-out Koreans

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How far-right Protestant groups attracted scores of down-and-out Koreans

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

    Koreans, Protest
  • Thoughts on Political Events so Far and Its Impact on The Future?

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    With everything that’s happened surrounding Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law and the subsequent fallout, I wanted to hear…

    Democracy, germany, korean democracy, martial law, Military, Protest, Question
  • S.Korea’s job growth slows for 2 straight years in 2024  

    Jan 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s job growth slows for 2 straight years in 2024  

    Seoul Metropolitan Government’s youth job support center (Courtesy of Yonhap)  South Korea’s job growth slowed last year amid a prolonged…

    Donald Trump, martial law, Protest, Seoul, super-aged society
  • Opinion: The Dangerous Opinion Polls and the Choices of the People Power Party

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Currently, numerous opinion polls are being conducted in South Korea. Among them, one of the most striking findings is the…

    BTS, Controversy, Democracy, fail, Lawmakers, LG, LGBTQ+, martial law, Military, North Korea, Protest, Question, Stress, Survey
  • Korean lenders to Accell Group threaten to boycott KKR

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean lenders to Accell Group threaten to boycott KKR

    KKR & Co. is facing a huge backlash from South Korean financial services firms after the debt restructuring of Dutch…

    BTS, Hyundai, Protest
  • Korea sharply cuts 2025 growth forecast, opens door for extra budget

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Korea sharply cuts 2025 growth forecast, opens door for extra budget

    Protesters (left) urge to oust South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, while Yoon’s supporters oppose his impeachment in Seoul on…

    Busan, Donald Trump, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • President Yoon’s letter to Pro-Yoon protestors gathered near his residence

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Community
    President Yoon’s letter to Pro-Yoon protestors gathered near his residence

    submitted by /u/1o0lol [link] [comments]

    Protest
  • South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet

    National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president and prime minister, was impeached at Parliament on Friday…

    history, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • Is it illegal for foreigners to participate in demonstrations in Korea?

    Dec 26, 2024
    in Community

    I’ve heard and read online that it is illegal for foreigners to join political demonstrations in Korea. How about non-political…

    Protest
  • (LEAD) Daegu unveils statue of former President Park Chung-hee despite strong protests by civic groups

    Dec 23, 2024
    in Community
    (LEAD) Daegu unveils statue of former President Park Chung-hee despite strong protests by civic groups

    submitted by /u/orla36 [link] [comments]

    daegu, Protest
  • When did Asian Boss start grifting for the right?

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    They recently dropped a video ranting about how “Korea will never go woke,” spewing a bunch of half-assed bullshit to…

    Discrimination, North Korea, Protest, Question
  • After IU, NewJeans, and other celebrities bought coffee and food for the protestors on Dec 14, alt-right Yoon supporters reported them to the CIA for being”Anti-American”, asking the CIA to block entry into the US

    Dec 19, 2024
    in Community
    After IU, NewJeans, and other celebrities bought coffee and food for the protestors on Dec 14, alt-right Yoon supporters reported them to the CIA for being”Anti-American”, asking the CIA to block entry into the US

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

    coffee, Protest
  • Full history of South Korean politics to understand current situation.

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    Hope you find this interesting, especially if you’re not conversant to the politics of South Korea. Before I go in,…

    Controversy, Crime, fail, family, history, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Scandal, Seoul
  • Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Protesters calling for the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrate news of his impeachment in Seoul. Photo: Anthony Wallace/Agence…

    cold war, Democracy, history, Japan, Justice, Koreans, KT, martial law, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Punishment, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • IU Crowned Billboard Korea’s No. 1 Artist of the Year: A Look at Her Remarkable Journey

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Entertainment

    Image Credit: Buy The Flag On Amazon Here. All Rights are with EDAM Entertainment. South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Protest, Seoul, Survey, Tourism
  • SM put aespa on a Bubble ban during the korean protests

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Community

    So….. today aespa came back to Bubble. The girls were talking about how long it’s been and how many things…

    Controversy, Protest, Scandal
  • S.Korea to hold IR session to unveil market-boosting steps: finance minister

    Dec 16, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea to hold IR session to unveil market-boosting steps: finance minister

    Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (right) holds an economy-related minsters’ meeting to discuss ways to stabilize the…

    Japan, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • Some of my film pics from the protest at the National Assembly building on 4th of December

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community
    Some of my film pics from the protest at the National Assembly building on 4th of December

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

    Protest
  • Seoul Lantern Festival. No protests tonight

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community
    Seoul Lantern Festival. No protests tonight

    Make time to see it if you can get to Seoul. Better displays than the Noble Prize Week Light show.…

    Protest, Seoul
  • Korea’s President impeached over martial law; political turmoil to ease

    Dec 14, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s President impeached over martial law; political turmoil to ease

    National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announces the parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14, 2024…

    Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • South Korea’s sovereign credit rating stable: S&P, Moody’s, Fitch

    Dec 13, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s sovereign credit rating stable: S&P, Moody’s, Fitch

    Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (left) holds a virtual meeting with executives of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch to disucss Korea’s sovereign…

    Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • Ran across one of the protests here. Shocked by the pride flag and how fun it felt.

    Dec 12, 2024
    in Community
    Ran across one of the protests here. Shocked by the pride flag and how fun it felt.

    Ofc i didnt join in but listened to the small concert and vibed submitted by /u/epiccodtion [link] [comments]

    Protest
  • S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Dec 8, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (center) speaks at an emergency economic policy meeting on Dec. 8, 2024 (Courtesy of News1…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, fail, Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s Yoon survives impeachment; economic fundamentals firm

    Dec 7, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s Yoon survives impeachment; economic fundamentals firm

    Ruling party member seats are vacant as they walked out of the National Assembly chamber before a parliamentary vote on…

    Crime, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • I am participating National Assembly protest

    Dec 7, 2024
    in Community
    I am participating National Assembly protest

    Everyone was shouting for Yoon’s impeachment, and the National Assembly began voting one hour later (5 PM). People were very…

    Protest
  • Thread of pre-ordered free coffee/tea for people attending the protest tomorrow

    Dec 6, 2024
    in Community
    Thread of pre-ordered free coffee/tea for people attending the protest tomorrow

    I saw this thread listing all the tweets of people pre-ordering hot coffee and tea for protestors tomorrow. It requires…

    coffee, Protest
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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