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  • Restaurant in Mansudae, Pyongyang (pics taken by my friend).

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Restaurant in Mansudae, Pyongyang (pics taken by my friend).

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

    Pyongyang
  • Night market in Pyongyang (taken by my friend living there)

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Community
    Night market in Pyongyang (taken by my friend living there)

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

    Pyongyang
  • Military denies setting fire to warehouse over Pyongyang drone allegations

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community
    Military denies setting fire to warehouse over Pyongyang drone allegations

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

    Military, Pyongyang
  • Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Protesters calling for the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrate news of his impeachment in Seoul. Photo: Anthony Wallace/Agence…

    cold war, Democracy, history, Japan, Justice, Koreans, KT, martial law, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Punishment, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • Ex-defense chief suspected of plotting war with North Korea to justify martial law – Kim Yong-hyun is said to have called for strikes on sites from which North Korea was launching trash balloons and sending drones over Pyongyang

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Community
    Ex-defense chief suspected of plotting war with North Korea to justify martial law – Kim Yong-hyun is said to have called for strikes on sites from which North Korea was launching trash balloons and sending drones over Pyongyang

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

    martial law, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Kim Jong Un’s Message to Trump: We’re Not Interested

    Nov 27, 2024
    in News
    Kim Jong Un’s Message to Trump: We’re Not Interested

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Thursday, in a photo provided by the country’s state news agency. Photo: KCNA/AFP/Getty…

    Donald Trump, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, request, Seoul, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, World War
  • The Influence of China and Japan in Modern Korean History

    Nov 26, 2024
    in History
    The Influence of China and Japan in Modern Korean History

    Introduction The Korean Peninsula, situated at the northeastern edge of the Asian continent, has historically occupied a pivotal geographic position…

    cold war, Discussion, Goryeo, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, Justice, K-pop, Korean History, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Politics, Pyongyang, Sex, Tourism, World War
  • North Korea Sent a Mystery Man to Lead Its Troops Fighting Ukraine

    Nov 20, 2024
    in News
    North Korea Sent a Mystery Man to Lead Its Troops Fighting Ukraine

    Col. Gen. Kim Yong Bok and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to a special forces base…

    Japan, Korean Military, Koreans, KT, Military, Mystery, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

    North Korean former soldier Ryu Seong-hyeon, pictured in Seoul, defected in 2019. Photographs by Tim Franco for WSJ SEOUL—Ryu Seong-hyeon…

    Korean Military, Koreans, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, study, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • Allies Fret Over Trump Presidency as Authoritarian Axis Challenges U.S.-Led Order

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Allies Fret Over Trump Presidency as Authoritarian Axis Challenges U.S.-Led Order

    Donald Trump is returning to the White House as the world is embroiled in two widening regional wars, America’s rivals…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Ewha, fail, germany, Japan, KT, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Putin, Pyongyang, Social Media, Survey, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Warning, World War
  • Ex-DPRK Deputy Ambassador reveals why Pyongyang backs Russia in Ukraine …

    Oct 30, 2024
    in Community

    A rare glimpse into how North Korea operates: RFA’s Jaewoo Park speaks with ex-DPRK diplomat Thae Yong Ho on why…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • Abductee families’ group to send leaflets to Pyongyang this week

    Oct 28, 2024
    in Community
    Abductee families’ group to send leaflets to Pyongyang this week

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

    Pyongyang
  • North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    A South Korea telecast last week purported to show satellite imagery of North Korean personnel at a Russian military facility.…

    history, Kia, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • Joint Chiefs: Not Investigating Drone Over Pyongyang, North Must Solve Alone

    Oct 17, 2024
    in Community
    Joint Chiefs: Not Investigating Drone Over Pyongyang, North Must Solve Alone

    submitted by /u/Fermion96 [link] [comments]

    Pyongyang
  • North: Front Artillery Troops in Complete Fire Ready Stage, Reinforced Pyongyang Aerospace Watch

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    North: Front Artillery Troops in Complete Fire Ready Stage, Reinforced Pyongyang Aerospace Watch

    submitted by /u/Fermion96 [link] [comments]

    Military, Pyongyang
  • Pyongyang Says It Will Send Troops to Ukraine Within a Month

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Pyongyang Says It Will Send Troops to Ukraine Within a Month

    submitted by /u/travisbickle777 [link] [comments]

    Military, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • A North Korean Diplomat Managed a Rare Defection: A Flight Out of Cuba

    Jul 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    A North Korean Diplomat Managed a Rare Defection: A Flight Out of Cuba

    Ri said he had become disillusioned by North Korea’s political system. PHOTO: AHN YOUNG-JOON/ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL—A North Korean diplomat posted in Cuba…

    family, Koreans, Medical, North Korea, Parents, Pyongyang, request, Seoul, Unification of Korea
  • North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.

    Jun 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.

    A military vehicle stood near the border in Paju, South Korea, a day after the country blared out a local…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South

    May 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South

    A balloon carrying what appeared to be trash and excrement in a rice field in South Korea. YONHAP NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS SEOUL—An…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Medical, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Warning
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    In response to escalating instability in the Middle East, following… Read more: President Lee orders emergency response to Khamenei’s death
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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