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  •  FIFTY FIFTY’s Chanelle Moon and Athena Dazzle in Style Magazine’s March 2025 Issue: A Look at the Group’s New Era

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
     FIFTY FIFTY’s Chanelle Moon and Athena Dazzle in Style Magazine’s March 2025 Issue: A Look at the Group’s New Era

    In a stunning display of elegance and charm, FIFTY FIFTY members Chanelle Moon and Athena grace the pages of Style…

    K-pop, KT, LG, purpose, Tokyo
  • K-pop Sensation ATEEZ Graces CREA Magazine’s Spring 2025 Cover

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-pop Sensation ATEEZ Graces CREA Magazine’s Spring 2025 Cover

    ATEEZ, the chart-topping K-pop group, has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with their latest magazine feature. The…

    Celebrity, K-pop, LG, purpose, Social Media, Tokyo
  • NJZ’s Danielle Marsh Dazzles in ELLE Singapore x Celine March 2025 Cover Shoot

    Feb 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NJZ’s Danielle Marsh Dazzles in ELLE Singapore x Celine March 2025 Cover Shoot

    In a stunning display of style and grace, Danielle Marsh, a key member of the newly rebranded K-pop group NJZ…

    K-pop, LG, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups Stuns in Numéro TOKYO April 2025 Special Edition: A Visual Feast for Fans

    Feb 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups Stuns in Numéro TOKYO April 2025 Special Edition: A Visual Feast for Fans

    K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN’s leader S.Coups has once again captivated fans with his latest photoshoot for Numéro TOKYO’s April 2025 Special…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Photography, purpose, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Red Velvet’s Seulgi Stuns in New Teasers for “Accidentally On Purpose” Solo Comeback

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Red Velvet’s Seulgi Stuns in New Teasers for “Accidentally On Purpose” Solo Comeback

    K-pop fans are buzzing with excitement as Red Velvet’s Seulgi gears up for her highly anticipated solo comeback. The talented…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Mystery, purpose
  • Kia CEO stands firm on electrification strategy, premieres EV4 in Europe

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kia CEO stands firm on electrification strategy, premieres EV4 in Europe

    ▲ New EV Lineup Debuts at Kia EV Day | Kia TARRAGONA, Spain – Despite a temporary slowdown in electric…

    Hyundai, Kia, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • BLACKPINK’s Lisa Stuns Fans with Mesmerizing ‘Alter Ego’ Teaser Images, Solo Debut Just Hours Away

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BLACKPINK’s Lisa Stuns Fans with Mesmerizing ‘Alter Ego’ Teaser Images, Solo Debut Just Hours Away

    The K-pop world is buzzing with excitement as BLACKPINK’s Lisa stands on the brink of her highly anticipated solo debut.…

    K-pop, LG, purpose, Social Media
  • Red Velvet’s Seulgi ‘Accidentally On Purpose’ Comeback: Release Date, Teasers, and What to Expect

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Red Velvet’s Seulgi ‘Accidentally On Purpose’ Comeback: Release Date, Teasers, and What to Expect

    Red Velvet’s Seulgi is set to captivate fans once again with her highly anticipated second mini-album, “Accidentally On Purpose,” scheduled…

    K-pop, LG, purpose
  • BTS fans and their constant need to feel emotional about BTS’s past.

    Feb 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been following BTS since early 2018. I started out as a hardcore fan and have since become casual…

    BTS, purpose
  • Does anyone here know Bae Jinyoung? Please answer the poll honestly for research purposes.

    Feb 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Thank you for your time redditors. View Poll submitted by /u/ayexsenain [link] [comments]

    purpose
  • HD Hyundai in talks to buy back Korean ship parts maker

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai in talks to buy back Korean ship parts maker

    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea (File photo) HD Hyundai Co., the world’s second-largest shipbuilder, is in…

    fail, Hyundai, purpose, 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
  • I am suddenly finding kpop idols cringe .

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ll explain myself better but the other day I randomly read on a social media a google doc with all…

    purpose, Scandal, Sex, Social Media
  • Which 4th- and 5th-gen boy groups are least likely to dress in drag?

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw the recent Disney princess skit that The Boyz showed during its fanmeet. They also dressed in the same…

    purpose
  • When a Remix is Better Than the Original Song

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like remixes tend to be a relatively controversial thing amongst kpop fans, with most fans feeling like they…

    purpose
  • Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Art, History
    Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling

    Introduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate…

    Ancient Korea, family, history, korean fortune, Korean History, Koreans, Perspectives, purpose, Social Media
  • (G)-IDLE MVs meaning’s are one-dimensional and overhyped

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was planning on analyzing some of the (G)-IDLE MV’s for a paper, and I was watching Allergy and Queencard.…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, purpose, Social Media
  • Kpop stans and their double standards about idols sexualization

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Before some of you will comment, when I am talking about sexualization, I am not referring to those that call…

    purpose, Sex
  • South Korean oil refiners to jointly build SAF plant

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean oil refiners to jointly build SAF plant

    SK Energy’s SAF production line was completed in 2024 (Courtesy of SK Energy) South Korea’s four major oil refining companies…

    Hyundai, purpose
  • AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Gentoo introduction page (Courtesy of Waddle)  South Korean artificial intelligence startup Waddle Corp. is gearing up to reshape the online…

    BTS, Kakao, Korean Art, purpose, Question, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • South Korea to tighten delisting rules to remove ailing firms

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea to tighten delisting rules to remove ailing firms

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea will sharply raise the threshold for listed companies to remain traded on the domestic…

    purpose
  • KG Mobility, Phinia to co-work for hydrogen engine

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KG Mobility, Phinia to co-work for hydrogen engine

    South Korea’s automaker KG Mobility Corp. said on Thursday it partnered with the global car aftermarket solutions company Phinia to…

    automotive, purpose
  • Korean entertainment powerhouse K Wave Media to debut on Nasdaq in Feb

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean entertainment powerhouse K Wave Media to debut on Nasdaq in Feb

    A scene from the Oscar-winning film Parasite (File photo by CJ ENM) K Wave Media Ltd., an umbrella entity of…

    Democracy, driver, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor vows record investment of $16.7 bn in South Korea

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor vows record investment of $16.7 bn in South Korea

    Hyundai Motor Chair Chung Euisun (center) and employees pose for a photo at the automaker’s New Year’s Greetings event Hyundai…

    Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, purpose, Seoul
  • SM, remembering Jonghyun, and remaking his music

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is quite a difficult and emotionally charged topic, and I’m interested what people here, particularly other Shawols think/feel. In…

    Controversy, family, purpose, request
  • Korea Zinc, MBK-Young Poong alliance to fight over cumulative voting

    Jan 6, 2025
    in News
    Korea Zinc, MBK-Young Poong alliance to fight over cumulative voting

    Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-birm announces a share buyback plan at a press conference on Oct. 2 (Courtesy of Yonhap)…

    Hyundai, Korea Zinc, LG, purpose, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • Korean activist investors to routinize campaigns throughout year

    Jan 3, 2025
    in News
    Korean activist investors to routinize campaigns throughout year

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s activist investors are set to routinize campaigns throughout the year rather than launching fresh…

    fail, purpose, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • GOT7 Mark Tuan – Esquire Hong Kong – January 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Entertainment
    GOT7 Mark Tuan – Esquire Hong Kong – January 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Photo Credit: Vogue Thailand GOT7’s Mark Tuan graces the January 2025 issue of Esquire Hong Kong, captivating fans with a…

    KT, purpose, Social Media, Tourism
  • Can I use this base to make kimchi?

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Community
    Can I use this base to make kimchi?

    Hi everyone, I started making kimchi and then realised I’m out of chili flakes. I have this kimchee base I…

    Kimchi, purpose
  • Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae, China’s Alibaba to set up e-commerce JV

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae, China’s Alibaba to set up e-commerce JV

    South Korea’s retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group has joined forces with Chinese online shopping giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to better…

    Controversy, Coupang, Naver, purpose, Shopping
  • Sequoia Capital-backed Kurly sells luxury goods to uplift profit

    Dec 20, 2024
    in News
    Sequoia Capital-backed Kurly sells luxury goods to uplift profit

    Kurly is a pioneer in Korea’s dawn delivery service market Kurly Inc. backed by US venture capital Sequoia Capital has…

    purpose, Seoul, Shopping
  • Lotte to supply advanced copper foil to Doosan for Nvidia’s Blackwell

    Dec 17, 2024
    in News
    Lotte to supply advanced copper foil to Doosan for Nvidia’s Blackwell

    Lotte Energy Materials’ copper foil plant in Iksan, North Jeolla Province Lotte Energy Materials Corp., a leading South Korean battery…

    germany, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Lotte Energy Materials, Nvidia, purpose, Samsung
  • Seoul probes fake SNS accounts of Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim

    Dec 16, 2024
    in News
    Seoul probes fake SNS accounts of Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun (second from right), Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim (far right) (Source: Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister…

    automotive, Crime, fail, Hyundai, North Korea, Punishment, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • Gensis launches motorsport team to race in high-performance segment

    Dec 5, 2024
    in News
    Gensis launches motorsport team to race in high-performance segment

    The GMR-001 Hypercar (Courtesy of Genesis) Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium brand Genesis on Wednesday launched a racing team and unveiled…

    driver, Genesis, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose
  • Song Reviews:: 2024 December 02 – December 04; Greatest Hits:: Chocolate – What To Do; Spotify Wrapped

    Dec 5, 2024
    in Community

    Hello, everyone! Lovely day today! I was holding on to this Greatest Hits until Spotify Wrapped came out because someone…

    Japan, purpose, Scandal
  • BOK to buy repos to counter martial law-driven market tantrum

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    BOK to buy repos to counter martial law-driven market tantrum

    BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong speaks after an emergency meeting with the chiefs of FSS and FSC led by the country’s…

    Lawmakers, purpose, Seoul
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    Non-government organization World Vision Korea has sold its Ethereum holdings,… Read more: World Vision becomes first Korean entity to trade crypto
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    South Korea’s Hanjin Group and LS Group are tightening their… Read more: Hanjin KAL, LS expand alliance to defense business against Hoban Group
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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