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  • “Get Out!” in Tourists’ Faces… Anti-China Protests Stain Korea’s No.1 Tourist Spot | 관광객 면전에 “꺼져라”…혐중시위 얼룩진 ‘관광1번지’

    Sep 2, 2025
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    “Get Out!” in Tourists’ Faces… Anti-China Protests Stain Korea’s No.1 Tourist Spot | 관광객 면전에 “꺼져라”…혐중시위 얼룩진 ‘관광1번지’

    [Anchor] In Myeong-dong, one of the most popular destinations for foreign tourists, anti-China protests take place several times a week.…

    Discrimination, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Tourism, travel
  • The religious freedom in South Korea

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    South Korea is home to a diverse range of religions. Of its 50 million people, approximately half (25 million) identify…

    Protest
  • What’s wrong with all these Pro-Yoon protesters and their fuckery? Do they lack shame, or morality?

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What’s wrong with all these Pro-Yoon protesters and their fuckery? Do they lack shame, or morality?

    I mean, chanting ethnic slurs verbally in broad daylight… and uploading the videos as if they are proud? What is…

    Protest
  • One year ago, fromis_9 dropped “Supersonic”, earning a career high six years into their career.

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Picture this. It has been almost a year since your last comeback, and the only “signs of progress” is some…

    Controversy, Protest, travel
  • AMCHAM, ECCK warn S.Korea’s labor bill risks investment climate

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AMCHAM, ECCK warn S.Korea’s labor bill risks investment climate

    James Kim, AMCHAM Chairman and CEO  Major foreign business associations in South Korea have warned that a proposed labor law…

    Lawmakers, Protest, Seoul, Warning
  • TaylorMade sale takes new turn; F&F hires Goldman for bid

    Jul 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    TaylorMade sale takes new turn; F&F hires Goldman for bid

    TaylorMade ambassador Daniel Henney (Courtesy of TaylorMade) F&F Holdings Co., a South Korean fashion retailer and the largest strategic investor…

    fail, Protest, Seoul
  • Explain some Korean cultures through animation film Kpop demon hunters.

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Explain some Korean cultures through animation film Kpop demon hunters.

    Drawing process video of Kpopdemonhunters on Youtube Cultural Perception of Characters While many international viewers find Derfy creepy, Koreans see…

    history, Justice, Koreans, Protest, Three Kingdom
  • S.Korea’s extra budget approved; IBs lift economic forecast

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s extra budget approved; IBs lift economic forecast

    Korea’s National Assembly passes a 31.8 trillion won extra budget package on July 4, 2024 (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s…

    Lawmakers, Politics, Protest, Seoul
  • How far can shippers go? Jungkook is getting hate just for spending time with his bandmate

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Jungkook is receiving a ridiculous amount of hate simply for hanging out with his own bandmate. I know all shippers…

    Korean Military, Military, Protest
  • Christian protesters and their Jesus Army children perform YMCA by the Village People outside SQCF

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Christian protesters and their Jesus Army children perform YMCA by the Village People outside SQCF

    From queer anthem to conservative song, YMCA was performed several times across the street from the Seoul Queer Culture Festival.…

    Christian Protest, Protest, Seoul, Seoul Queer Culture Festival
  • Ot7 riize fans have gone too far with the seunghan situation

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I say this as an ot7. Yall have lost the plot and are now crazy like ot6 and the solos.…

    Justice, Protest
  • MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Homeplus’ logo seen outside an outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. is once again up…

    fail, Lotte, Naver, Ourhome, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    We now turn to Los Angeles, where protests against the crackdown on undocumented immigrants continue. As police launched a large-scale…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Ewha, Military, Peace, Protest
  • Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    As protests against the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants continued for a fourth day in Los Angeles (LA), the…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, Korean American, Koreans, Protest, purpose, Social Media
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    1.Beware of the election seasons Politics is a sensitive issue everywhere around the world, and this holds very true in…

    apology, Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Politics, Protest
  • How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    May 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    The US government has become increasingly explicit with its racism during the second Donald Trump administration. During a summit at…

    Discrimination, Discussion, Donald Trump, Lotte, middle-class, Protest, request, Sex, sexual assault, Stress
  • “Better Dead Than Co-Ed”: Korean Women’s University Erupts in Mass Protest, Property Damage, and DDoS Attacks Over Unconfirmed Rumors of Male Admissions in Arts Departments

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “Better Dead Than Co-Ed”: Korean Women’s University Erupts in Mass Protest, Property Damage, and DDoS Attacks Over Unconfirmed Rumors of Male Admissions in Arts Departments

    At Dongduk Women’s University, a single rumor has done what no midterm exam or tuition hike ever could: it ignited…

    Discussion, Politics, Protest, Question, Social Media
  • Shinsegae Chair Chung joins Trump’s Middle East tour

    May 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Shinsegae Chair Chung joins Trump’s Middle East tour

    Chung Yong-jin (left), chairman of Shinsegae, shakes hands with Donald Trump at a dinner with Qatar political leaders in Doha…

    Donald Trump, K-pop, Korean Food, Protest, Seoul
  • Unionized Seoul bus drivers to resume ‘work-to-rule’ protest after long weekend

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Unionized Seoul bus drivers to resume ‘work-to-rule’ protest after long weekend

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

    driver, Protest, Seoul
  • Ex-PM Han blocked from entering Gwangju cemetery amid protests

    May 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Ex-PM Han blocked from entering Gwangju cemetery amid protests

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

    Protest
  • A letter to Democrat party in South Korea

    May 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    A letter to Democrat party in South Korea

    I believe we must never forget the anti-feminist agenda pursued by Yoon Suk-yeol during his administration under the People Power…

    Democracy, Peace, Protest
  • Trump Jr. to visit Seoul next week to meet Korean business leaders

    Apr 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Trump Jr. to visit Seoul next week to meet Korean business leaders

    Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (left) poses with Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US…

    Donald Trump, family, Protest, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • 11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Apr 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Parents of the high schoolers who died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, are often seen at…

    family, Hwaseong, Jeju, Justice, Koreans, Parents, Protest, Seoul, study
  • 2025 South Korean Presidential Election

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This megathread is for community discussions about the upcoming 2025 South Korean presidential election. On December 3, 2024, former President…

    Discussion, fail, martial law, Military, Protest, Question
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Peace, Protest, Seoul
  • S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean court to rule on impeached President Yoon’s fate on April 4

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • 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
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Latest Korean News

  • US Army receives 1st Hanwha-made mobile howitzer system: reportOctober 12, 2026
    The U.S. Army has received its first South Korean-made mobile… Read more: US Army receives 1st Hanwha-made mobile howitzer system: report
  • EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions listOctober 12, 2026
    The European Union (EU) on Monday added three individuals and… Read more: EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list
  • [Closing Market] KOSPI Tumbles to 6,300 Range amid Foreigners’ Selling BombOctober 12, 2026
    On the afternoon of Oct. 12, the won-dollar exchange rate,… Read more: [Closing Market] KOSPI Tumbles to 6,300 Range amid Foreigners’ Selling Bomb
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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