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  • 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
  • Kia vows to drastically raise shareholder returns, hike EV, hybrid sales

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    Kia vows to drastically raise shareholder returns, hike EV, hybrid sales

    Kia’s compact electric EV3 SUV Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, plans to drastically raise its shareholder return rates to…

    Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • MBK kicks off Lotte Card sale for about $1.4 bn in 2nd bid

    Dec 2, 2024
    in News
    MBK kicks off Lotte Card sale for about $1.4 bn in 2nd bid

    Lotte Card headquarters building in Seoul  Lotte Card Co. is expected to be up for grabs in the first half…

    fail, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose, Samsung, Seoul, Shinhan Card, Shopping
  • Korea Zinc’s role questioned in SM Entertainment stock manipulation case

    Nov 28, 2024
    in News
    Korea Zinc’s role questioned in SM Entertainment stock manipulation case

    Korea Zinc’s headquarters in Seoul When OneAsia Partners, a Seoul-based private equity fund operator, revised part of its PEF Havana…

    BTS, fail, Kakao, Korea Zinc, purpose, Question, request, Seoul
  • 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Star-Studded Lineup and How to Catch the Action at INSPIRE Arena

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Entertainment
    2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Star-Studded Lineup and How to Catch the Action at INSPIRE Arena

    The highly anticipated 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon has unveiled its second lineup, and K-pop fans are buzzing with excitement. This…

    Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, MZ generation, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Hyundai Motor to invest $479 mn in Malaysia

    Nov 26, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor to invest $479 mn in Malaysia

    Hyundai Motor’s Staria  Hyundai Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it plans to invest $479 million in Malaysia over five…

    Genesis, Hyundai, purpose
  • Misinformation about Qwer Chodan spread in this sub

    Nov 25, 2024
    in Community

    Re: https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopthoughts/comments/1gyeasf/addressing_the_online_discourse_surrounding_qwer/ Note: None of this justifies the hate, death threats this groups has gotten online. However the post made…

    Feminism, purpose, Question
  • Corstone Asia, Q Capital Partners to sell Norang Tongdak

    Nov 22, 2024
    in News
    Corstone Asia, Q Capital Partners to sell Norang Tongdak

    South Korean private equity firms (PEF) Corstone Asia and Q Capital Partners plan to sell Norang Tongdak, the Korean-style fried…

    purpose
  • Possibly the most random place where I’ve found a kpop reference so far: Junior Eurovision

    Nov 17, 2024
    in Community

    This year’s edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest was held yesterday (congrats to Georgia for the win). I’ll be…

    LG, purpose
  • South Korea returns to US FX monitoring watchlist

    Nov 15, 2024
    in News
    South Korea returns to US FX monitoring watchlist

    Korean wons and US dollars in Hana Bank (Courtesy of Yonhap) The United States has reinstated South Korea on its…

    Busan, fail, germany, Japan, purpose
  • Shinsegae affiliate SSG.COM secures Olympus as new financial investor

    Nov 14, 2024
    in News
    Shinsegae affiliate SSG.COM secures Olympus as new financial investor

    SSG.COM, the e-commerce brand of Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group’s online shopping mall operator SSG.COM has…

    Affinity, fail, Korea Development, purpose, Shopping
  • Kia to supply PV5 to DHL Korea from 2026

    Nov 14, 2024
    in News
    Kia to supply PV5 to DHL Korea from 2026

    Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said on Thursday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply its purpose-built…

    Kia, purpose
  • MBK Partners tipped to win battle for control of Korea Zinc

    Nov 12, 2024
    in News
    MBK Partners tipped to win battle for control of Korea Zinc

    MBK Partners was established in 2005 A consortium led by North Asia-focused buyout firm MBK Partners edges closer to winning…

    BTS, fail, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, LG, purpose, Seoul
  • SK to nurture 10,000 AI talent, introduce Board 2.0 to enhance governance

    Nov 11, 2024
    in News
    SK to nurture 10,000 AI talent, introduce Board 2.0 to enhance governance

    SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won gives an opening speech at SK Directors’ Summit 2024 SK Group, South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate…

    purpose, Samsung, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kia holds exhibition reflecting on 80-year-history

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Kia holds exhibition reflecting on 80-year-history

    Kia’s exhibition hall in Seoul Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said on Thursday it opened a heritage exhibition “From…

    Advertisement, history, Kia, purpose, request, Seoul
  • 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
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    Mirae Asset Group said Thursday that its planned acquisition of… Read more: Mirae Asset wins antitrust approval for Korbit deal
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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