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  • Samsung chip workers to get $340,000 average bonus in AI boom

    May 21, 2026
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    Samsung chip workers to get $340,000 average bonus in AI boom

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • Presidential office pledges active support for reasonable labor-management settlement

    May 21, 2026
    in News
    Presidential office pledges active support for reasonable labor-management settlement

    The presidential office on Thursday pledged to provide active support for companies and labor unions to settle negotiations in a…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung Elec’s South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union

    May 20, 2026
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    submitted by /u/Steap-Edit [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • Samsung Electronics Management and Labor Reach Dramatic Agreement on Incentives 1.5 Hrs Before Strike

    May 20, 2026
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    Here is the English translation of the article: Samsung Electronics’ management and labor reached a dramatic agreement on improving the…

    apology, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Labor ministry says ‘too early’ to speak of using emergency arbitration powers against Samsung strike

    May 20, 2026
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    Labor ministry says ‘too early’ to speak of using emergency arbitration powers against Samsung strike

    The labor ministry said Wednesday it is “too early” to speak of invoking emergency arbitration powers despite the breakdown of…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • [Breaking] Samsung Electronics union to launch strike after talks collapse

    May 20, 2026
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    [Breaking] Samsung Electronics union to launch strike after talks collapse

    Samsung Electronics’ Labor Union said Wednesday it would proceed with a general strike starting Thursday after last-minute government-mediated talks failed…

    fail, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    May 18, 2026
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    KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    On the afternoon of May 18, the won-dollar exchange rate and KOSPI figures were displayed on an electronic board at…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

    Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resumed government-led wage mediation talks Monday in a last-ditch effort to avert a…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Samsung Offers 600% Memory Bonuses vs 100% Non-Memory, Faces Strike

    May 16, 2026
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    Samsung Offers 600% Memory Bonuses vs 100% Non-Memory, Faces Strike

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • Emergency arbitration unavoidable if Samsung strike occurs: Industry minister

    May 14, 2026
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    Emergency arbitration unavoidable if Samsung strike occurs: Industry minister

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • Samsung and SK Hynix Still Look Like Bargains Compared to Tech Peers

    May 13, 2026
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    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Electronics, labor union fail to reach pay deal as strike looms

    May 12, 2026
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    Samsung Electronics, labor union fail to reach pay deal as strike looms

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    fail, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korean stock market rises to 6th largest in the world by market cap, overtaking Taiwan

    May 12, 2026
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    Korean stock market rises to 6th largest in the world by market cap, overtaking Taiwan

    Korea’s stock market, which has been on a sustained rally, is now the 6th largest in the world by market…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Korea posts highest Q1 GDP growth among major economies, beating China and Indonesia

    May 12, 2026
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    Korea posts highest Q1 GDP growth among major economies, beating China and Indonesia

    Korea’s Q1 2026 real GDP growth came in at 1.694%, the highest among the 22 countries that have released preliminary…

    germany, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Now, Samsung has 10 trillion won left even after buying 100 Japanese companies…….

    May 11, 2026
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    Now, Samsung has 10 trillion won left even after buying 100 Japanese companies…….

    If SK Hynix is ​​included too, Korea could buy the entire Japanese real estate market…… submitted by /u/Ecstatic-Till-217 [link] [comments]

    Japan, Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

    May 11, 2026
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    Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

    Lipa‘s lawyers have attached screenshots of social media postings and comments in the filing claiming that the pop star’s image…

    Samsung, Social Media
  • What do you guys think about the insane stock rally? Excited or concerned?

    May 11, 2026
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    What do you guys think about the insane stock rally? Excited or concerned?

    So Korea’s stock market capitalization blew past 7 trillion won today which means it may have surpassed Taiwan and India…

    Hyundai, Japan, Samsung
  • Samsung crosses $1 trillion valuation as AI frenzy drives historic rally, lifting shares over 15%

    May 6, 2026
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    Samsung crosses $1 trillion valuation as AI frenzy drives historic rally, lifting shares over 15%

    Samsung Electronics becomes only the second Asian company after TSMC to reach that mark submitted by /u/just_an__inchident [link] [comments]

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • GTX-A to Connect Entire Line in the Second Half of 2026; Construction and Normalization of Lines B and C Progressing

    May 4, 2026
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    GTX-A to Connect Entire Line in the Second Half of 2026; Construction and Normalization of Lines B and C Progressing

    Translation by Gemini: The connection of all sections of the Metropolitan Area Express Railway (GTX) Line A is nearing completion,…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul, travel
  • Samsung Union Loses 2,500 DX Members Over DS-Focused Demands

    May 4, 2026
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    Samsung Union Loses 2,500 DX Members Over DS-Focused Demands

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • Happy Workers’ Day!

    May 1, 2026
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    Happy Workers’ Day!

    https://ws.or.kr/article/11676 On August 6, 1987, Hyundai Group chairman Chung Ju-yung appeared at Hyundai Heavy Industries. The “king chairman” personally stepped…

    Busan, Democracy, Economic Miracle, history, Hyundai, Military, Politics, Protest, Samsung, Seoul
  • Concert video editing and storage for newbies?

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Hey all, I need some advice. I have a million 3 minute long videos where its 5 seconds of something…

    Advice, KT, Samsung
  • Why Samsung labor unions’ strike plan means more than corporate dispute for Korea

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Why Samsung labor unions’ strike plan means more than corporate dispute for Korea

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

    Samsung
  • Samsung contemplates dropping TV, appliance biz in China

    Apr 28, 2026
    in News
    Samsung contemplates dropping TV, appliance biz in China

    Samsung Electronics is weighing a potential exit from its TV and home appliance sales business in China, as intensifying competition…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, TCL
  • How many died under Park Chung-Hee?

    Apr 27, 2026
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    How many died under Park Chung-Hee?

    Before anyone gets the wrong idea, I do not outright hate Park Chung-Hee. In fact, a lot of what he…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG, Samsung, study
  • Retail investors split over Samsung, SK hynix as KOSPI hits record high

    Apr 27, 2026
    in News
    Retail investors split over Samsung, SK hynix as KOSPI hits record high

    Park, an office worker in his 30s living in Seoul, has been agonizing for days over whether to sell part…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Despite chip rally, challenges ahead

    Apr 26, 2026
    in News
    Despite chip rally, challenges ahead

    Korean chipmaker SK hynix last week posted an unprecedented operating profit of 37.61 trillion won ($25.42 billion) for the first…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Court ruling undermines Samsung Biologics labor union’s strike plans

    Apr 24, 2026
    in News
    Court ruling undermines Samsung Biologics labor union’s strike plans

    A court ruling has partly curbed Samsung Biologics labor union’s plan to stage an all-out strike, in a move seen…

    request, Samsung
  • Samsung workers rally, call for larger share of AI profits. S. Korea.

    Apr 24, 2026
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    Samsung workers rally, call for larger share of AI profits. S. Korea.

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • More than 30,000 Samsung union members take to the streets to demand an average bonus of $400,000 per worker — May 21 strike date looms, union points to rival SK hynix granting higher bonuses to its employees

    Apr 23, 2026
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    More than 30,000 Samsung union members take to the streets to demand an average bonus of $400,000 per worker — May 21 strike date looms, union points to rival SK hynix granting higher bonuses to its employees

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

    Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Samsung’s historic surge and challenges to sustain it

    Apr 7, 2026
    in News
    Samsung’s historic surge and challenges to sustain it

    Samsung Electronics has delivered a quarterly performance that will be remembered as a watershed in corporate history. It posted its…

    driver, history, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra sweeps European rankings

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra sweeps European rankings

    Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 Ultra has claimed the top spot in Europe’s smartphone rankings, leading surveys across seven countries and…

    LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Samsung Electronics ends sales of Galaxy Z TriFold despite strong popularity

    Mar 17, 2026
    in News
    Samsung Electronics ends sales of Galaxy Z TriFold despite strong popularity

    Samsung Electronics has ended sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold, its high-end foldable smartphone, in South Korea despite strong demand,…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Hyundai Motor, Samsung Insurance to lead gov’t self-driving testing

    Mar 9, 2026
    in News
    Hyundai Motor, Samsung Insurance to lead gov’t self-driving testing

    Hyundai Motor Company and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance will lead the government’s first citywide autonomous vehicle testing this year,…

    Hyundai, Samsung
  • Samsung shareholders concerned as union strike looms

    Mar 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Samsung shareholders concerned as union strike looms

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • Preorders for Galaxy S26 series hit 1.35 mil. in Korea

    Mar 6, 2026
    in News
    Preorders for Galaxy S26 series hit 1.35 mil. in Korea

    Samsung Electronics said Friday preorders for its Galaxy S26 series smartphones in Korea reached 1.35 million, setting a new record…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
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Latest Korean News

  • Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategyMay 21, 2026
    Huawei Korea hosted a partner summit in Seoul on Wednesday,… Read more: Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategy
  • Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibitionMay 21, 2026
    The defense ministry on Thursday hosted an exhibition featuring advanced… Read more: Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibition
  • Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestoneMay 21, 2026
    A Korean-backed rice initiative in Africa has crossed a symbolic… Read more: Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestone
  • Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chainMay 21, 2026
    Far-right Korean online users began posting artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images… Read more: Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain
  • Presidential office pledges active support for reasonable labor-management settlementMay 21, 2026
    The presidential office on Thursday pledged to provide active support… Read more: Presidential office pledges active support for reasonable labor-management settlement

Latest Community Feeds

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  • ​[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)May 21, 2026
  • REAL Korean K-pop fans: What’s your opinion on non-Koreans debuting as K-pop idols?May 21, 2026
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  • Samsung chip workers to get $340,000 average bonus in AI boomMay 21, 2026
  • Let’s talk about your faves kfandom/kfanbase!May 21, 2026
  • Why do people say that babymonster aren’t that popular in Korea?May 21, 2026
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  • Vietnam Seeks Semiconductor Cooperation with South Korea, Says: “Please Share Your Success Know-How”May 21, 2026
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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