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  • Coupang CEO to reduce stake in e-commerce platform

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Coupang CEO to reduce stake in e-commerce platform

    Bom Kim, founder and CEO of Coupang Coupang Inc. founder and Chief Executive Bom Kim will sell shares and donate…

    Coupang, purpose
  • Dalton Investments raises stake in cosmetics ODM firm Kolmar

    Nov 6, 2024
    in News
    Dalton Investments raises stake in cosmetics ODM firm Kolmar

    Dalton Investments Inc., a US-based activist fund, has secured a 5.02% stake in South Korea’s Kolmar Holdings Co., stoking speculation…

    Hyundai, Japan, purpose, request, Shopping
  • Daedong opens autonomous robot subsidiary Daedong Robotics

    Nov 4, 2024
    in News
    Daedong opens autonomous robot subsidiary Daedong Robotics

    Daedong Group, South Korea’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturer, said on Monday it established Daedong Robotics, an intelligent autonomous robot. The…

    purpose
  • SK Hynix, Samsung to cut legacy DRAM output as Chinese firms catch up

    Nov 1, 2024
    in News
    SK Hynix, Samsung to cut legacy DRAM output as Chinese firms catch up

    SK Hynix plans to double its HBM chip output in 2025 South Korea’s two leading memory chipmakers – Samsung Electronics…

    Nvidia, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai Rotem to unveil unmanned firefighting robot

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Rotem to unveil unmanned firefighting robot

    South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem Co. unveiled on Thursday an unmanned firefighting robot designed to tackle fires in hazardous environments without…

    Hyundai, Military, purpose
  • Kia debuts Tasman to target $333 bn global pickup truck market

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    Kia debuts Tasman to target $333 bn global pickup truck market

    The Tasman, Kia’s first pickup truck (Courtesy of Kia) JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, on…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kia, Military, purpose
  • Toyota, Hyundai agree to deepen ties in hydrogen, robotics

    Oct 28, 2024
    in News
    Toyota, Hyundai agree to deepen ties in hydrogen, robotics

    Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun (4th from left) and Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda (4th from right) pose…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai, Japan, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • “MISAMO’s ‘Identity’: A Fashion-Forward Visual Experience Set Against Spanish Backdrops

    Oct 27, 2024
    in Entertainment

    TWICE’s sub-unit, MISAMO, has captivated fans with the release of their new music video for “Identity,” which debuted on October…

    Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Korea’s LG CNS, DN Solutions seek billions of dollars via Jan IPOs

    Oct 27, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s LG CNS, DN Solutions seek billions of dollars via Jan IPOs

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) LG CNS Co., DN Solutions Co. and other South Korean companies aim to raise billions of…

    LG, LG CNS, Lotte, purpose, Seoul
  • Kia, KEPCO collaborate to build power ecosystem using PBV

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Kia, KEPCO collaborate to build power ecosystem using PBV

    South Korea’s Kia Corp. and Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), the state-run utility company, said on Thursday that they signed…

    Busan, Kia, purpose
  • Every Korean mom has made this for their child at one point

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community
    Every Korean mom has made this for their child at one point

    I remember when my parents first made this for me. My family was pretty poor when I was growing up…

    family, LG, Parents, purpose
  • TEMPEST Takes Center Stage: What Fans Can Expect in 2024-2025!

    Oct 21, 2024
    in Entertainment

    K-pop sensation TEMPEST is gearing up for an exciting year ahead, promising fans a whirlwind of new music, performances, and…

    Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, purpose, Social Media
  • Samsung named as most ultimate brand by FutureBrand

    Oct 18, 2024
    in News
    Samsung named as most ultimate brand by FutureBrand

    List of the Most Ultimade Brand selected by FutureBrand  Samsung Electronics Co. was selected the Most Ultimate Brand 2024 by…

    purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics, Toyota team up for humanoid robots

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics, Toyota team up for humanoid robots

    Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s No. 3 and…

    automotive, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, purpose, Seoul
  • Sono Hospitality buys stake in Air Premia to bolster airline portfolio

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    Sono Hospitality buys stake in Air Premia to bolster airline portfolio

    Air Premia wins a business license in 2019 Sono Hospitality Group, South Korea’s largest resort operator, has added low-cost carrier…

    LG, purpose, Seoul
  • Does anyone know how to find out the office/location associated with the 10th and 11th number of the 주민등록번호?

    Oct 14, 2024
    in Community

    I was adopted as a baby. I was issued an ID number for travel document issuance purposes. 2037315 are the…

    purpose, Seoul, travel
  • What on earth?! What is the purpose?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    What on earth?! What is the purpose?

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

    Curiosity, Mystery, purpose
  • A Journey Through Time: The History of Korean Art

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Art, History
    A Journey Through Time: The History of Korean Art

    Introduction to Korean Art Korean art, a vital reflection of the nation’s rich heritage and cultural evolution, holds a unique…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, Contemporary Korean Art, East Asian Art, Fame, Goguryeo, Goryeo, Goryeo Art, history, Japan, Joseon, Joseon Art, Korean Art, Korean History, Korean Technology, Korean War, Koreans, Modern Korean Art, purpose, Silla, study, Three Kingdom, travel
  • Lotte Shopping to set up Singapore holding firm, eyes its IPO

    Oct 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte Shopping to set up Singapore holding firm, eyes its IPO

    Lotte Shopping CEO Kim Sanghyun speaks at Lotte’s IR Day on Oct. 11, 2024 Lotte Shopping Co., South Korea’s leading…

    Advertisement, driver, Korean Technology, Lotte, purpose, Shopping
  • Korea’s Dongkuk develops world’s first biodegradable film for steel plates

    Oct 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s Dongkuk develops world’s first biodegradable film for steel plates

    Dongkuk Coated Metal’s biodegradable film for color-coated steel sheets (Courtesy of Dongkuk CM) Dongkuk Coated Metal Co. (Dongkuk CM), the…

    Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, purpose
  • Shinsegae, Paramount to build $3.39 billion theme park in South Korea

    Oct 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Shinsegae, Paramount to build $3.39 billion theme park in South Korea

    Rendering of Star Bay City, a theme park to be built by Shinsegae and Paramount Global South Korea’s retail giant…

    Hwaseong, purpose, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • Samsung to cut chip executive jobs, restructure in battle versus SK Hynix

    Oct 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to cut chip executive jobs, restructure in battle versus SK Hynix

    Samsung Electronics Co. plans to drastically cut its chip executive jobs and restructure semiconductor-related operations as it struggles to compete…

    apology, Korea Jobs, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, purpose, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai to develop unmanned robot for EV fire suppression

    Sep 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai to develop unmanned robot for EV fire suppression

    Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday that it plans to jointly develop the unmanned firefighting robot vehicle with the South…

    Hyundai, Korean Military, KT, Military, purpose, request
  • MBK ups Korea Zinc bid price as management feud heats up

    Sep 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    MBK ups Korea Zinc bid price as management feud heats up

    MBK Partners office in Seoul (File photo by Bum-June Kim) North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd. raised its…

    family, history, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Korean History, Korean Technology, LG, Protest, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai Glovis, BYD seek strategic alliance on car exports

    Sep 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Glovis, BYD seek strategic alliance on car exports

    Hyundai Glovis’ pure car and truck carrier Hyundai Glovis Co. has inked a memorandum of understanding with Chinese electric vehicle…

    automotive, germany, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, purpose
  • Kia to enter Japanese PBV market

    Sep 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kia to enter Japanese PBV market

    Kia Corp. said on Tuesday that it signed a local sales agreement for purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) with Japan’s trading company…

    Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, purpose
  • Hyundai’s Chung to nurture Czech plant as hub for eco-friendly mobility

    Sep 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai’s Chung to nurture Czech plant as hub for eco-friendly mobility

    Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Euisun (center, front line) visits Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) Hyundai Motor Co. Executive Chairman Chung…

    automotive, Genesis, germany, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, purpose
  • Kia, 42dot, Geotab to team up for PBV management system

    Sep 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kia, 42dot, Geotab to team up for PBV management system

    Kia Corp. said on Friday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 42dot and Geotab to develop a management…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, purpose
  • Hanwha to take full control of S’pore Dyna-Mac with tender offer

    Sep 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha to take full control of S’pore Dyna-Mac with tender offer

    (Downloaded from Dyna-Mac’s website) South Korea’s chemicals-to-defense conglomerate Hanwha Group plans to acquire all shares it does not own in…

    purpose, Seoul
  • SK Ecoplant sells off stakes in Ascend Elements for $98 million

    Sep 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Ecoplant sells off stakes in Ascend Elements for $98 million

    Ascend Elements employees load lithium-ion EV batteries onto a conveyor belt at the company’s battery recycling facility in Covington, Georgia…

    Cycling, germany, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, KT, purpose, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Jeong Cheol

    Sep 9, 2024
    in History, People
    Jeong Cheol

    Introduction to Jeong Cheol Jeong Cheol, a prominent figure in Korean history, emerged during the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted from…

    Affinity, Discussion, family, history, Joseon, Justice, Korean History, Perspectives, purpose, study
  • Samsung, SK Hynix ramp up DRAM business on rapid AI growth

    Sep 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, SK Hynix ramp up DRAM business on rapid AI growth

    Samsung Electronics semiconductor manufacturing complex under construction in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province (Photo by Hyuk Choi) Samsung Electronics Co. and SK…

    history, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, purpose, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea to host new regular K-content festival in June

    Aug 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to host new regular K-content festival in June

    K-pop girl group Ive concert on Aug. 11, 2024, at the KSPO Dome where South Korea is considering hosting Beyond…

    K-pop, Lawmakers, purpose, Seoul, Tourism
  • STIC to buy Korean flooring firm Nox from TPG for $336 mn

    Aug 21, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    STIC to buy Korean flooring firm Nox from TPG for $336 mn

    Floor with LVT (Courtesy of Nox) Seoul-based private equity firm STIC Investments agreed to acquire global leading luxury vinyl tiles…

    fail, Korean Airport, purpose, Seoul
  • NPS heralds more say in Hanmi Pharmaceutical’s family feud

    Aug 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    NPS heralds more say in Hanmi Pharmaceutical’s family feud

    National Pension Fund’s headquarters in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province South Korea’s National Pension Service signals more active involvement in the…

    family, Kakao, purpose
  • Lunit participates in Singapore’s AI diagnostic solution project

    Aug 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lunit participates in Singapore’s AI diagnostic solution project

    Lunit, a South Korean cancer diagnostics AI company, announced on Wednesday that it solely participates in a chest X-ray reading…

    Medical, purpose
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Latest Korean News

  • Best spots for autumn stroll: 4 destinations in South Gyeongsang ProvinceOctober 11, 2026
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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