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  • Korea approves HD KSOE-STX Heavy merger with conditions

    Jul 15, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea approves HD KSOE-STX Heavy merger with conditions

    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ marine engine (File photo by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) South Korea’s antitrust body gave its nod…

    Hyundai, purpose, Seoul
  • SK Securities becomes lead IPO manager for 1st time since 2018

    Jul 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Securities becomes lead IPO manager for 1st time since 2018

    SK Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul (Courtesy of SK) SK Securities Co., a former unit of South Korea’s No. 2…

    BTS, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Jul 10, 2024
    in History
    The Japanese Occupation of Korea: A Struggle for Independence and the Korean War

    Introduction to the Japanese Occupation The Japanese occupation of Korea, spanning from 1910 to 1945, was a critical period that…

    China Relation, cold war, Discussion, fail, history, Japan, Japan Relation, Japanese Occupation, Justice, Korea Independence, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Protest, purpose, Seoul, USA Relation, World War
  • Lotte to halve basic chemicals in portfolios for profitability

    Jul 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte to halve basic chemicals in portfolios for profitability

    Lotte Chemical petrochemical complex in Yeosu, South Korea (File photo, courtesy of Lotte Chemical) South Korea’s No. 2 petrochemicals manufacturer…

    LG, Lotte, purpose, Seoul
  • Young rich Koreans: Financially literate, self-directing

    Jul 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Young rich Koreans: Financially literate, self-directing

    A Kookmin Bank’s private banker guides clients into a wealth management office Young South Korean millionaires want to take more…

    Koreans, Parents, purpose, Seoul, Survey
  • Samsung’s Q2 profit soars on AI chips; second-half outlook rosy

    Jul 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s Q2 profit soars on AI chips; second-half outlook rosy

    Samsung’s NQ8 AI Gen3 processor South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday flagged a more than 15-fold increase…

    Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Kwangdong Pharma acquires stake in Precision Bio

    Jul 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kwangdong Pharma acquires stake in Precision Bio

    South Korea’s Kwangdong Pharmaceutical announced on Tuesday that it signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Precision Biosensor Inc., a…

    purpose
  • Hyundai accelerates EV push in Indonesia with Kona EV

    Jul 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai accelerates EV push in Indonesia with Kona EV

    A Kona Electric production line in Hyundai Motor’s plant in West Java, Indonesia (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) JARKATA, Indonesia –…

    automotive, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines

    Jul 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines

    Engine for the South Korean supersonic fighter jet KF-21 manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace under license deal with GE Aerospace (File…

    fail, germany, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, purpose, Ukraine
  • Korea’s bet on US assets up on bull stocks, EV incentives

    Jun 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s bet on US assets up on bull stocks, EV incentives

    Bundle of the US dollar and Japanese yen at Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul  South Korea’s financial assets in the…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Koreans, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai to transform Jeonju plant into hydrogen vehicle hub

    Jun 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai to transform Jeonju plant into hydrogen vehicle hub

    Hyundai Motor’s Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, will transform its commercial vehicle plant…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai Glovis enters LNG transport business with Woodside Scarlet Ibis

    Jun 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Glovis enters LNG transport business with Woodside Scarlet Ibis

    Executives from Hyundai Glovis and Woodside Energy at HD Hyundai Samho for the naming ceremony for the Woodside Scarlet Ibis,…

    Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, purpose, Seoul
  • Lotte Energy Materials sets sights beyond copper foil: CEO Kim

    Jun 21, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte Energy Materials sets sights beyond copper foil: CEO Kim

    Lotte Energy Materials CEO Kim Yeon-seop at InterBattery Europe 2024 in Munich, Germany MUNICH – Lotte Energy Materials Corp. is…

    germany, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Lotte Energy Materials, purpose, request, Samsung
  • Hanwha acquires $100 million Philly Shipyard to debut in US market

    Jun 21, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha acquires $100 million Philly Shipyard to debut in US market

    Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Courtesy of Hanwha Group) South Korean chemicals-to-defense conglomerate Hanwha has signed a $100 million deal…

    germany, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Comapny, purpose
  • Hyundai, Hanwha in uphill battle vs Japan for A$11 billion frigate deal

    Jun 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Hanwha in uphill battle vs Japan for A$11 billion frigate deal

    A 1,500-ton landing ship (from the top), a 3,400-ton frigate and a 2,200-ton deepwater guard ship built by HD Hyundai…

    daegu, germany, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, purpose, request
  • Korea grants RideFlux temporary Level 4 self-driving permit

    Jun 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea grants RideFlux temporary Level 4 self-driving permit

    An autonomous driving vehicle made with RideFlux’s technology RideFlux Inc., a South Korean autonomous driving technology startup, has received a…

    driver, Hwaseong, Jeju, Korean Technology, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai Mobis unveils M.VICS 5.0

    Jun 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Mobis unveils M.VICS 5.0

    Hyundai Mobis, the world’s sixth-largest auto parts maker, unveiled the latest version of its next-generation integrated cockpit system M.VICS 5.0…

    driver, Hyundai, Korean Technology, purpose
  • Hyundai to launch EV model for Staria minivan in 2026

    Jun 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai to launch EV model for Staria minivan in 2026

    Hyundai Motor’s multi-purpose vehicle Staria (File photo, courtesy of Hyundai) South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. is slated to…

    Hyundai, purpose
  • Monalisa, Ssangyong C&B sold to Indonesia’s APP

    Jun 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Monalisa, Ssangyong C&B sold to Indonesia’s APP

    South Korea’s hygiene products company Monalisa and Ssangyong C&B, known for its toilet paper brand Codi, will be sold to…

    fail, Korean Comapny, purpose
  • IGIS Asset’s German office fund defaults on loan

    Jun 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    IGIS Asset’s German office fund defaults on loan

    Trianon building (center) in the Frankfurt financial district in Germany (Courtesy of Getty Images) A 370-billion-won ($270 million) real estate…

    fail, germany, purpose
  • SK Telecom to launch AI assistants for corporate clients

    May 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Telecom to launch AI assistants for corporate clients

    SK Telecom’s personal AI assistant on a smartphone (File photo, courtesy of SK Telecom) SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s top…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, KT, LG, LG Uplus, Naver, purpose, Samsung
  • Hyundai, Indonesia discuss hydrogen, EV cooperation

    May 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai, Indonesia discuss hydrogen, EV cooperation

    Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (third from left), Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun (third from right)…

    automotive, Hyundai, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai’s first full-size electric Genesis GV90 to roll out in late 2025

    May 16, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai’s first full-size electric Genesis GV90 to roll out in late 2025

    The rear of the Genesis Neolun Concept unveiled in March The Genesis, Hyundai Motor Co.’s standalone premium brand, will launch its…

    automotive, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, purpose, request
  • SK Hynix aims to expand AI memory leadership with new NAND chip

    May 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Hynix aims to expand AI memory leadership with new NAND chip

    SK Hynix’s new NAND flash product ZUFS 4.0 South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc. aims to expand its memory leadership in…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Perigee, SSC to cooperate on space launch vehicle

    May 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Perigee, SSC to cooperate on space launch vehicle

    South Korea’s small space launch vehicle startup Perigee Aerospace Inc. announced on Wednesday that it partnered with the Swedish Space…

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  • LIG Nex1 participates in Malaysia’s DSA 2024

    May 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LIG Nex1 participates in Malaysia’s DSA 2024

    South Korea’s major defense system developer LIG Nex1 Co. announced on Tuesday that it’s participating in the Defence Services Asia…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Military, purpose
  • Korea to fine Credit Suisse, Nomura $40 mn on short sales

    May 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to fine Credit Suisse, Nomura $40 mn on short sales

    South Korea’s top financial regulator has recently notified Credit Suisse and Nomura Securities of a decision to fine them a…

    Kakao, purpose, Warning
  • Samsung sets up team to win AI chip deal from Nvidia

    May 6, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung sets up team to win AI chip deal from Nvidia

    (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, established a team for a billions-of-dollars high-bandwidth memory…

    fail, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea’s booming medical tourism: Skincare, plastic surgery in demand

    Apr 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s booming medical tourism: Skincare, plastic surgery in demand

    Korea aims to attract more foreign patients through expanded medical service exports The number of foreign patients visiting South Korea…

    Japan, Korean Technology, Koreans, Medical, purpose, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • The Imjin War and the Aftermath: The Joseon Dynasty and Japanese Occupation

    Jun 20, 2023
    in History
    The Imjin War and the Aftermath: The Joseon Dynasty and Japanese Occupation

    Introduction to the Imjin War The Imjin War, also referred to as the Japanese invasions of Korea, took place from…

    Busan, history, Imjin War, Japan, Japan Relation, japanese invasion, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, Korean History, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Peace, Protest, purpose
  • King Muryeong

    Sep 14, 2019
    in History, People
    King Muryeong

    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, family, Goguryeo, history, Japan, Justice, Korean History, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Peace, Politics, purpose, Question, Silla, Three Kingdom
  • Gyebaek

    Apr 14, 2019
    in History, People
    Gyebaek

    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general…

    Baekje, Goguryeo, Historical Figure, history, Japan, Justice, K-pop Fans, Korean History, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Mystery, purpose, Question, Silla, Three Kingdom, Unification of Korea
  • Won Hyo

    Oct 14, 2018
    in History, People
    Won Hyo

    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the…

    Baekje, Curiosity, Discussion, family, Goguryeo, Historical Figure, history, Korean Art, Korean History, Koreans, Parents, Peace, Perspectives, purpose, Question, Silla, Stress, study, Three Kingdom, travel, Unification of Korea, Won Hyo
  • King Gwanggaeto the Great

    May 14, 2018
    in History, People
    King Gwanggaeto the Great

    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, family, Goguryeo, Historical Figure, historical storytelling, history, Korean History, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Peace, Politics, purpose, Silla, study
  • Choe Chi-won

    Feb 14, 2018
    in History, People
    Choe Chi-won

    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the…

    Cultural Diversity, Discussion, family, Goryeo, Historical Article, Historical Figure, history, Korean History, Koreans, Peace, purpose, Silla, study, travel
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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