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  • SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026

    Nov 20, 2025
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    SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026

    SK Hynix’s DRAM plant in Icheon SK Hynix Inc., a crucial supplier of high-bandwidth memory to Nvidia Corp.’s artificial-intelligence processors,…

    Nvidia, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Why has KATSEYE recently been so much more revealing

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is coming from a 19 year old girl. I am literally their ages and I swear it’s getting excessive.…

    purpose, Sex
  • The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift

    Nov 15, 2025
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    (In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…

    China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, driver, history, Imjin War, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Scandal, Ukraine
  • K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Nov 15, 2025
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    K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Photo Credit: K-Land The K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST is making headlines this year with the announcement that Haru (formerly of NATURE)…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media
  • Korean Entertainment Survey (everyone)

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys, a little help on survey participants for research purpose: https://forms.gle/4m3XNN5UDv5FfiPN7 Thanks a ton ! submitted by /u/imaginelong1 [link]…

    purpose, Survey
  • Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.Korea

    Nov 14, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.Korea

    Kia’s first PBV plant, the EVO Plant East, in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, opens on Nov. 14, 2025 (Courtesy…

    automotive, Genesis, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • JYP got a lot right with GIRLSET and it looks like their girl groups are finally coming out of the dark

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The brand and image re-branding that GIRLSET (formerly VCHA) did was one of JYP Ent’s most precise decisions. in recent…

    K-pop, purpose
  • DOKKAEBI : 2: Labyrinth

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    DOKKAEBI : 2: Labyrinth

    I originally found DOKKAEBI through their music video on Poclanos’ YouTube channel. I saved their first release 1 to listen…

    purpose
  • Samsung weighs 2026 Galaxy price hike on global memory shortage

    Nov 11, 2025
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    Samsung weighs 2026 Galaxy price hike on global memory shortage

    Galaxy S25 Ultra models (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co. is considering raising prices on its upcoming Galaxy S26…

    purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • “Katseye only just started they don’t deserve to win” the award was literally for “best NEW artist”??

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Like… are people just being purposefully dense right now? I already knew people were going to throw a fit so…

    purpose
  • APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    Nov 8, 2025
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    APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    On October 31, the 2025 APEC Summit opened in Gyeongju, South Korea. Leaders and senior representatives from 21 economies in…

    Busan, cold war, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, Justice, Military, North Korea, Politics, purpose, Putin, Ukraine
  • EQT Partners acquires Korea’s leading ERP player Douzone Bizon for $905 million

    Nov 7, 2025
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    EQT Partners acquires Korea’s leading ERP player Douzone Bizon for $905 million

    Korea’s leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software developer Douzone Bizon Sweden’s EQT Partners, one of Europe’s largest private equity firms,…

    family, purpose, Seoul
  • Macquarie unloads 7% stake in LG CNS via $310 mn block sale at 9% discount

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Macquarie unloads 7% stake in LG CNS via $310 mn block sale at 9% discount

    LG CNS’ office building Macquarie Asset Management, a private equity firm, has sold about 7% of its stake in LG…

    LG, LG CNS, purpose
  • Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    On September 21, during the “Supreme People’s Assembly,” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that “North Korea and South Korea…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Politics, purpose, Stress, Tourism
  • 🗣️ Korean learners! Share your real-life communication experiences

    Nov 2, 2025
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    Hi! We’re building Noonchi, an AI assistant service that helps Korean learners communicate naturally and politely in real-life situations —…

    purpose, Survey
  • How a Japanese artist depicted Korean envoys (Joseon Tongsinsa) visiting Japan.

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How a Japanese artist depicted Korean envoys (Joseon Tongsinsa) visiting Japan.

    The Joseon Tongsinsa were large-scale diplomatic and cultural exchange missions dispatched from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty to Japan. The term tongsinsa…

    history, Imjin War, Japan, Joseon, Peace, purpose, request, Tokyo, travel
  • Samsung heirs sell $1.3 bn stake in Samsung Electronics for inheritance taxes

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Samsung heirs sell $1.3 bn stake in Samsung Electronics for inheritance taxes

    Late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s wife Hong Ra-hee (from left) and two daughters Lee Boo-jin and Lee Seo-hyun The…

    Inheritance Tax, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Seoul to finance $200 bn US investment with forex earnings, state-backed bond issues

    Oct 30, 2025
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    Seoul to finance $200 bn US investment with forex earnings, state-backed bond issues

    US President Donald Trump delivers opening remarks at the US-South Korea summit with President Lee Jae Myung at the Gyeongju…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Korea Development, purpose, Seoul
  • I wish K-Pop idols had more control over their work and stuff

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like everyone’s on the same page about how little control idols have in the kpop industry, I personally…

    K-pop, purpose
  • SK Hynix’s Q3 profit surge to record $7.9 bn on AI-driven chip demand

    Oct 29, 2025
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    SK Hynix’s Q3 profit surge to record $7.9 bn on AI-driven chip demand

    SK Hynix Inc. reported record earnings for the third quarter, with operating profit surpassing 10 trillion won ($7 billion) for…

    history, Nvidia, purpose, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Uhm Jung Hwa, Code Kunst, TWICE Jeongyeon & Tzuyu, Seventeen Seungkwan, Loco, TXT Soobin, Yim Siwan, Car, the garden, KISS OF LIFE Natty & Belle Grace ELLE Korea’s November 2025

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Uhm Jung Hwa, Code Kunst, TWICE Jeongyeon & Tzuyu, Seventeen Seungkwan, Loco, TXT Soobin, Yim Siwan, Car, the garden, KISS OF LIFE Natty & Belle Grace ELLE Korea’s November 2025

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Various ELLE Korea’s November 2025 issue, celebrating the magazine’s 33rd anniversary, honors warmth, connection, and the…

    Fame, purpose
  • Personal pet peeve: when mostly only the “good side” of an idol’s face is captured

    Oct 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Everyone has an assymetrical face. Some have more assymetry than others, but everyone has it. It just annoys me a…

    purpose
  • I wish boy groups would tone down the Michael Jackson influenced stuff

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Such as the weird gasping and moaning adlibs that seem to be present in so many BG songs. Especially those…

    purpose
  • [Test] PorterX — person-to-person delivery between Japan ↔ Korea ✈️

    Oct 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone 👋 I’m testing PorterX, a small experiment that connects travelers and locals — people who carry small requested…

    Japan, purpose, request, travel
  • Hyundai, Kia to take fresh crack at Japan market, ‘graveyard for imported vehicles’

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Hyundai, Kia to take fresh crack at Japan market, ‘graveyard for imported vehicles’

    Hyundai Motor’s mini SUV Casper South Korea’s two largest automakers, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., are making a bold…

    Busan, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, KT, purpose, Tokyo
  • In the Brooklyn of Seoul, K-eyewear brands battle for global attention

    Oct 19, 2025
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    In the Brooklyn of Seoul, K-eyewear brands battle for global attention

    Seongsu-dong, Seoul  Once home to shoe factories and metal workshops, Seongsu in eastern Seoul has reinvented itself as the city’s…

    Japan, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism
  • W Korea Apologizes For Controversial Breast Cancer Awareness Party

    Oct 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    “This is W Korea. The breast cancer awareness campaign “Love Your W” is a campaign that began in 2006 and…

    Controversy, fail, purpose
  • Two Korean men were stopped by police from leaving for Cambodia

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The airport police has deployed four officers at Cambodia flight gates to prevent young Koreans from getting involved in crimes…

    Crime, fail, family, Koreans, purpose, Question
  • Why I think the W gala dinner was a good thing

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Even though I do agree that it’s just an extravagant party for rich and famous people the event will have…

    purpose, Question
  • Seoul turns to US Treasury fund for dollar liquidity to cushion forex impact from tariff deal

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Seoul turns to US Treasury fund for dollar liquidity to cushion forex impact from tariff deal

    Kim Yong-beom (left), South Korea’s presidential chief of staff for policy, and Kim Jung-kwan, Korea’s minister of industry and trade…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, North Korea, purpose, Seoul, study
  • Kia gears up electrification with new EV models and factory upgrades

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Kia gears up electrification with new EV models and factory upgrades

    The Kia EV6 on display at LA Auto Show 2024 Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, is accelerating its transition…

    Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • OCI invests $78 mn in Vietnam wafer plant for US solar expansion

    Oct 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    OCI invests $78 mn in Vietnam wafer plant for US solar expansion

    Rendering image of OCI Holdings-invested wafer plant in Vietnam (Screenshot captured from OCI Holdings website) South Korea’s solar cell company…

    North Korea, purpose, Seoul
  • I wish Huntrix and Saja Boys Teamed Up In Kpop Demon Hunters (SPOILERS)

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE BELOW! I feel like both sides were molded for a purpose. The demons, to fulfill Gwi-Ma’s…

    purpose
  • help with proof of funds for yonsei??

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hello everyone, this is kinda urgent since the applications for YONSEI UNIVERSITY will open in a week and i barely…

    Parents, purpose, study
  • Jung Jae (정제) : Amber Lake

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jung Jae (정제) : Amber Lake

    According to Jung Jae‘s Spotify profile: “I’m a person who makes various kinds of music by myself.” Then listen to…

    LG, purpose
  • Top EPs of 2025 Rankings from RateYourMusic (RYM)

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a lot of you may know, RYM is one of the most popular music communities online and it’s a…

    Discussion, K-pop, Korean Art, LG, purpose
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Latest Korean News

  • SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026November 20, 2025
    SK Hynix’s DRAM plant in Icheon SK Hynix Inc., a… Read more: SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026
  • Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal planNovember 20, 2025
    (Courtesy of Yonap) The Korean won fell to its weakest… Read more: Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan
  • S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt statusNovember 20, 2025
    The National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor… Read more: S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status
  • Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting sharesNovember 20, 2025
    One of container ships built by Samsung Heavy Industries (Courtesy… Read more: Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting shares
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    (Courtesy of Samsung Display) Samsung Display Co., the panel-making arm… Read more: Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOE

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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