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  • I Do K-Pop Discography Write-ups. Who Would You Like To See One Of?

    Nov 18, 2024
    in Community

    Hello everyone! Been a hot second since I’ve posted about these. I got super burnt out and stopped doing them…

    K-pop, Question
  • CJ CheilJedang puts bio business on market for about $4 bn

    Nov 18, 2024
    in News
    CJ CheilJedang puts bio business on market for about $4 bn

    CJ Group is South Korea’s food -to-entertainment conglomerate CJ CheilJedang Corp., South Korea’s largest food company, is seeking to sell…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Global Expansion, Japan, LG, Question
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – November 17, 2024

    Nov 17, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Experience the Pulse of BADVILLAIN: 숨 (ZOOM) Digital Release

    Nov 16, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Experience the Pulse of BADVILLAIN: 숨 (ZOOM) Digital Release

    BADVILLAIN, the rising K-pop group, is set to release their highly anticipated digital single titled 숨 (ZOOM) on November 19, 2024, at 6…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • [2025 CSAT] Korean Exam Question Link Leads to ‘Yoon Administration Must Resign’ Investigation Requested

    Nov 14, 2024
    in Community
    [2025 CSAT] Korean Exam Question Link Leads to ‘Yoon Administration Must Resign’ Investigation Requested

    submitted by /u/coinfwip4 [link] [comments]

    Question, request
  • Newscaster, model Kim Na-jung questioned over drugs after Philippines trip

    Nov 14, 2024
    in Community
    Newscaster, model Kim Na-jung questioned over drugs after Philippines trip

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

    Question
  • What do you think about this ticketing system?

    Nov 13, 2024
    in Community

    So today was seventeen’s Bangkok concert ticket pre-sale and one interesting things I noticed was how to secure the ticket…

    Question
  • Korea Zinc drops $1.8 bn rights issue to regain shareholder support

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    Korea Zinc drops $1.8 bn rights issue to regain shareholder support

    Korea Zinc Chair Choi Yun-birm at a press conference on Nov. 13, 2024 to announce the cancellation of the rights…

    BTS, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, Protest, Question, request
  • Korean Themed Dinner Party

    Nov 12, 2024
    in Community

    A group of friends and I (6 people total) have started doing group themed dinners. Usually a country to theme…

    LG, Question, Soju
  • How to make bulgogi with frozen mince beef?

    Nov 11, 2024
    in Community

    Hi, I’m very sorry if this is a dumb question however my friend and I are doing try new food…

    LG, Question
  • Pepero day conspiracy

    Nov 11, 2024
    in Community

    Today was Pepero Day, as many people in Korea might have noticed. Yes, it’s clearly a commercial gimmick to get…

    Question
  • Naver’s AI-powered search, online shopping services to go into full swing

    Nov 11, 2024
    in News
    Naver’s AI-powered search, online shopping services to go into full swing

    Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon unveils the company’s business strategy at DAN 24, a Naver tech conference South Korea’s Naver Corp.…

    Coupang, Japan, Naver, Question, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – November 10, 2024

    Nov 10, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Which 2nd gen boy group is your favorite?

    Nov 10, 2024
    in Community

    I thought it would be interesting to see who is the sub’s favorite boy/girl group from each gen starting with…

    Question
  • quanto durerebbe il gochujang?

    Nov 9, 2024
    in Community

    Hello everyone, this is a fairly specific question to ask hahaha, I bought gochujang during a trip and opened it…

    Question
  • Genesis partners with Tate Modern in London

    Nov 8, 2024
    in News
    Genesis partners with Tate Modern in London

    Tate Modern in London Hyundai Motor Co. ‘s premium brand Genesis said on Friday that it partnered with the Tate…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Question, Seoul, Survey
  • Koreans who went to France, what did you think about the French ?

    Nov 7, 2024
    in Community

    How was your experience? Did you have a massive culture shock ? I know there’s something called “Paris syndrome” that…

    Koreans, Question
  • Need some help on homemade Tteokbokki.

    Nov 6, 2024
    in Community

    I have a few questions regarding making homemade tteokbokki that I need some help with if possible. I’ve made homemade…

    Question
  • Regulator puts brakes on Korea Zinc’s $1.8 bn rights issues

    Nov 6, 2024
    in News
    Regulator puts brakes on Korea Zinc’s $1.8 bn rights issues

    Financial Supervisory Service’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has put the brakes on Korea Zinc…

    BTS, fail, Korea Zinc, Protest, Question, request, Seoul
  • after watch the Christian rally against the anti-discrimination law in Korea; Thoughts about Korean protestant Christian, due to my experience (with my painting)

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Community
    after watch the Christian rally against the anti-discrimination law in Korea; Thoughts about Korean protestant Christian, due to my experience (with my painting)

    My parents are devout Protestants. They met at church, got married, and had me. So, my name is not one…

    Discrimination, history, Justice, korean names, Korean War, Koreans, Parents, Peace, Perspectives, Protest, Question, Sex, study
  • SK Telecom unveils AI personal agent Aster for global users

    Nov 5, 2024
    in News
    SK Telecom unveils AI personal agent Aster for global users

    Image of Aster (Courtesy of SK Telecom) SK Telecom Co. on Tuesday unveiled an AI-driven personal assistant Aster (A*) that…

    Question, request
  • stews to feed a party of 30?

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Community

    Hi! I’m trying to plan a dinner party and wanted to make a lot of korean food to serve my…

    Korean Food, Question
  • MBK’s Korea Zinc bid aimed at corporate governance, shareholder value

    Nov 5, 2024
    in News
    MBK’s Korea Zinc bid aimed at corporate governance, shareholder value

    MBK Partners founder and Chairman Michael ByungJu Kim MBK Partners’ takeover bid for Korea Zinc Inc. aims to improve corporate…

    history, Japan, Korea Zinc, Question, Seoul
  • What are some designer brands they don’t have in South Korea?

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Community

    Hi everyone! This question is kinda of weird and random. I’m going to South Korea for the 4th time in…

    Question
  • ROK military conscription/enlistment age, Vietnam era

    Nov 4, 2024
    in Community

    Howdy folks, I asked this question in r/military but I guess I might have more success here. For those people…

    Crime, Japan, Military, Parents, Question
  • Quick question on tofu in dumplings

    Nov 2, 2024
    in Community

    Is it possible to replace tofu to prep dumplings by old bread soaked in milk or water? I understood from…

    Question
  • will this be an easy re-entrance?

    Nov 2, 2024
    in Community

    im sorry if i added the wrong flair. i’m currently planning a large trip abroad. i’ve been saving for this…

    Advice, Japan, Question, travel
  • Allegedly a video from a North Korean soldier has surfaced, some say this is fake or propaganda, so I’ve come here to ask what you think and if the accent sounds correct

    Oct 31, 2024
    in Community

    This is the video in question https://streamable.com/3p2w23 submitted by /u/Exotic-Strawberry667 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Question
  • Do you ever hear a normal sound and associate it with a song?

    Oct 30, 2024
    in Community

    I just heard an elevator ding on a show my mom is watching. Immediately had Dalla Dalla by ITZY playing…

    K-pop, Question
  • Anyone interested in starting an English school here in Korea? I’m an American – mine has been going for 3 years now and is making good money. If you have any questions on the topic, ask away!

    Oct 29, 2024
    in Community

    My English school operates as a kyoseupso, which means the owner has to be the one teaching the classes. You’re…

    Question
  • Kpop stans think everything is a conspiracy and that’s the real problem

    Oct 28, 2024
    in Community

    No, Eunchae is not a spy. She works for a broadcasting company. She has her own variety show where she…

    Question, study
  • Korean LPs sharpen eyes on GPs’ post-investment management

    Oct 28, 2024
    in News
    Korean LPs sharpen eyes on GPs’ post-investment management

    The global alternative investment conference ASK 2024 was held on Oct. 16-17 in Seoul After COVID-19, South Korean pension funds…

    Discussion, Hyundai, Lotte, Military, Question, Seoul
  • I have a very silly question, what does the META tag mean?

    Oct 24, 2024
    in Community

    What does the META tag mean? I have been using reddit for a short time and despite having made several…

    Question
  • STAYC Sparks Excitement with Upcoming Digital Single ‘…I’: Teasers, Concepts, and Fan Engagement!

    Oct 24, 2024
    in Entertainment
    STAYC Sparks Excitement with Upcoming Digital Single ‘…I’: Teasers, Concepts, and Fan Engagement!

    K-pop sensation STAYC is gearing up for an exciting comeback with their latest digital single “…I” (pronounced “dot dot dot…

    K-pop, Question, Seoul
  • The weight of the Live Audience Vote through a Perspective of a Live Voter versus a Broadcast Viewer

    Oct 24, 2024
    in Community

    I wasn’t sure how to classify this but now that the latest episode for Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace…

    Discussion, Question
  • what’s with the whole funeral wreaths and random hating thing recently?

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community

    Honestly, the title kinda explains my question well. i don’t follow news outside of skz and ateez news, but apparently…

    Question
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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