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  • Cash is king in South Korea on Samsung, US election uncertainties

    Nov 4, 2024
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    Cash is king in South Korea on Samsung, US election uncertainties

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korean investors are hoarding cash as Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, huts…

    Koreans, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Samsung Galaxy solidifies dominance in Indian smartphone market

    Nov 4, 2024
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    Samsung Galaxy solidifies dominance in Indian smartphone market

    Customers try the Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone in Bengaluru, India South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. solidified its dominance…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung’s AI-powered robot vacuum cleaner takes on China’s Roborock

    Nov 1, 2024
    in News
    Samsung’s AI-powered robot vacuum cleaner takes on China’s Roborock

    Samsung’s robot vacuum cleaner, the Bespoke AI Steam South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co.’s AI-powered robot vacuum cleaners are rapidly…

    LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • SK Hynix, Samsung to cut legacy DRAM output as Chinese firms catch up

    Nov 1, 2024
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    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
  • Korea’s export growth at 7-month low amid growing external risks

    Nov 1, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s export growth at 7-month low amid growing external risks

    Container terminals at a South Korean port (File photo by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) South Korea’s export…

    Donald Trump, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Ukraine
  • Hanwha Q Cells, OCI to benefit from expanded US CHIPS Act subsidies

    Oct 31, 2024
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    Hanwha Q Cells, OCI to benefit from expanded US CHIPS Act subsidies

    Qcells production complex in Cartersville, Georgia (Courtesy of Hanwha Q Cells) South Korean solar cell companies such as Hanwha Q…

    Donald Trump, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung’s memory business fares better in Q3; more HBM sales ahead 

    Oct 31, 2024
    in News
    Samsung’s memory business fares better in Q3; more HBM sales ahead 

    Samsung Electronics’ chip plants (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co. reported a weaker-than-expected operating profit in its chip business…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Electronics to standardize global CI

    Oct 31, 2024
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    Samsung Electronics to standardize global CI

    Samsung Electronics Co. has standardized its corporate identity (CI) by implementing the SAMSUNG logo at all international business sites. This…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Shinsegae Group splits E-Mart, department store with executive reshuffles

    Oct 30, 2024
    in News
    Shinsegae Group splits E-Mart, department store with executive reshuffles

    South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group on Wednesday carried out one of its most drastic executive reshuffles, officially splitting the…

    Busan, daegu, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Shopping
  • SK Telecom upgrades 5G base stations with Samsung

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    SK Telecom upgrades 5G base stations with Samsung

    South Korea’s SK Telecom Co. said on Monday that it partnered with Samsung Electronics Co. to apply artificial intelligence (AI)-based…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung to unveil 400-layer bonding vertical NAND by 2026 for AI servers

    Oct 28, 2024
    in News
    Samsung to unveil 400-layer bonding vertical NAND by 2026 for AI servers

    Samsung’s QLC-based V9 NAND for data-intensive servers and AI devices Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, plans to…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Toyota, Hyundai agree to deepen ties in hydrogen, robotics

    Oct 28, 2024
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    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
  • 11Street to host grand shopping festival in November

    Oct 25, 2024
    in News
    11Street to host grand shopping festival in November

    South Korea’s e-commerce platform 11Street Co. will hold its annual Grand 11 shopping festival from November 1 to 11. Since…

    CJ Cheiljedang, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Shopping
  • Tesla in talks with SK Hynix for $725 mn eSSD order

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Tesla in talks with SK Hynix for $725 mn eSSD order

    (Courtesy of Yonhap)  Tesla Inc. is in talks with SK Hynix Inc. at the US electric vehicle giant’s request to…

    request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Korea’s economy rebounds slower than expected in Q3

    Oct 24, 2024
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    Korea’s economy rebounds slower than expected in Q3

    Container terminals at the Port of Busan, South Korea (File photo by Yonhap) South Korea’s economy rebounded slower than the…

    Busan, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • SK Hynix’s Q3 profit soars to record-high, beats Samsung’s memory profit

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    SK Hynix’s Q3 profit soars to record-high, beats Samsung’s memory profit

    SK Hynix is the world’s top HMB memory supplier SK Hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, on Thursday posted…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • SK Hynix chief says no delay in 12-layer HBM3E supply as demand soars

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    SK Hynix chief says no delay in 12-layer HBM3E supply as demand soars

    SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung unveils its HBM chip development roadmap at a press conference at its headquarters on May…

    Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung unveils generative wallpaper of AI TVs

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    Samsung unveils generative wallpaper of AI TVs

    Samsung Electronics Co. said on Wednesday the launch of its Generative Wallpaper feature for the 2024 Neo QLED and QLED…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition: slimmest, lightest of its kind

    Oct 21, 2024
    in News
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition: slimmest, lightest of its kind

    Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which is the slimmest and lightest of its kind Samsung Electronics Co. said on…

    KT, LG, LG Uplus, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • S.Korea’s exports fall 3% in first 20 days of October; chip sales strong

    Oct 21, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s exports fall 3% in first 20 days of October; chip sales strong

    Semiconductors are South Korea’s top export items South Korea’s exports, the country’s main growth driver, fell 2.9% in the first…

    automotive, driver, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung named as most ultimate brand by FutureBrand

    Oct 18, 2024
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    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
  • Samsung mobile chief to talk with Qualcomm on Galaxy S25 chips

    Oct 18, 2024
    in News
    Samsung mobile chief to talk with Qualcomm on Galaxy S25 chips

    TM Roh, president and head of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) division, unveils the Galaxy S24 dubbed an AI phone, at…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Samsung primed for graphics chip leadership with 24 Gb GDDR7

    Oct 17, 2024
    in News
    Samsung primed for graphics chip leadership with 24 Gb GDDR7

    Samsung’s 24 Gb GDDR7 DRAM Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, has unveiled the industry’s first 24 gigabit…

    automotive, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    SK Square’s headquarters in Seoul UK-based activist fund Palliser Capital Ltd. is demanding SK Square Co., the investment arm of…

    Discussion, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Metaverse, North Korea, Question, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tops in US cellphone market

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra tops in US cellphone market

    Samsung Electronics Galaxy S24 Ultra (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co. ‘s Galaxy S24 Ultra was ranked as the…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Rebellions partners Arm on AI computing chiplet Techs

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Rebellions partners Arm on AI computing chiplet Techs

    Rebellions, South Korea’s artificial intelligence (AI) chip design startup, said on Tuesday that it partnered with h UK-based semiconductor design…

    Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung to unveil its first wearable robot Bot Fit by end-October

    Oct 14, 2024
    in News
    Samsung to unveil its first wearable robot Bot Fit by end-October

    Samsung’s wearable robot GEMS showcased at CES 2019 Samsung Electronics Co. will unveil its first wearable robot, Bot Fit, later…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung retains No. 5, Hyundai climbs to No. 30 global brand

    Oct 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung retains No. 5, Hyundai climbs to No. 30 global brand

    Samsung booth at the EuroCuchina 2024 (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co., South Korea’s most valuable company in terms…

    Hyundai, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung Apologizes for Falling Behind in AI Chips Race

    Oct 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Apologizes for Falling Behind in AI Chips Race

    A Samsung high-bandwidth memory chip. Photo: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg News SEOUL—For a major maker of semiconductors such as Samsung Electronics Co.…

    fail, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung to cut chip executive jobs, restructure in battle versus SK Hynix

    Oct 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to cut chip executive jobs, restructure in battle versus SK Hynix

    Samsung Electronics Co. plans to drastically cut its chip executive jobs and restructure semiconductor-related operations as it struggles to compete…

    apology, Korea Jobs, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, purpose, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung flags Q3 earnings shock; chip head apologizes for weak results

    Oct 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung flags Q3 earnings shock; chip head apologizes for weak results

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip cleanroom South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. flagged a four-fold jump in…

    apology, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • S.Korean defense firms stand to gain if Harris wins Nov. election

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean defense firms stand to gain if Harris wins Nov. election

    Kamala Harris (AP via Yonhap) Defense companies will stand to gain the most among South Korean companies if US Vice…

    Donald Trump, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Semiconductor, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, study
  • S.Korea signs MOU on Philippine nuclear safety checks, eyes plant deals

    Oct 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea signs MOU on Philippine nuclear safety checks, eyes plant deals

    President Yoon Suk Yeol (left) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during their summit at the Malacanang Palace…

    Hyundai, Korean Military, Korean War, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, study
  • S.Korea’s reshoring companies pale amid lack of support, incentives

    Oct 6, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s reshoring companies pale amid lack of support, incentives

    Korea offers returning companies incentives and tax benefits under the Reshoring Act introduced in 2014 Reshoring, or a corporate U-turn…

    Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Artificial intelligence creates DRAM divide between hot sellers, laggards

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Artificial intelligence creates DRAM divide between hot sellers, laggards

    HBM and other AI chips are boosting chipmakers’ eanrings In recent years, the big buzz across industries has been around…

    Cycling, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung, NTT Docomo to cooperate on AI technology

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, NTT Docomo to cooperate on AI technology

    Samsung Electronics Co. said on Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
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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