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  • Bold food tech R&D fuels global rise of Korean cuisine

    May 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Bold food tech R&D fuels global rise of Korean cuisine

    (Courtesy of Nongshim) South Korea’s processed food exports are expected to reach 6 trillion won ($4.4 billion) this year after…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Samyang
  • Samyang Buldak Ramen Carbonara

    May 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m really craving the pink Samyang Buldak Ramen Carbonara rn, but every store in town that’s sells it is closed.…

    Buldak Ramen, Samyang
  • India: The most tantalizing frontier for K-food’s global ambitions

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    India: The most tantalizing frontier for K-food’s global ambitions

    K-pop girl group NewJeans is the global brand ambassador of Pepero, Lotte Wellfood’s iconic chocolate-covered pretzel stick South Korea’s processed…

    Buldak Ramen, K-pop, Korean Food, Lotte, Samyang
  • Looking for non-spicy cheesy noodles

    Apr 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I really like the cheesiness of the Samyang Buldok Four Cheese noodles, but it’s far too spicy for me even…

    Cheese, Samyang
  • Less spicy substitute for Samyang Fire noodles?

    Apr 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Me and my wife absolutely love the Samyang fire noodles. We could eat them every day. They are very spicy…

    Samyang
  • Where can I find Bulk Samyang ramen?

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Where can I find Bulk Samyang ramen?

    I bought both of these bulk packs at different Korean grocery stores in Orlando. But they don’t have anymore and…

    Samyang
  • Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    ▲ Snack wars with Blackpink’s Rose South Korea’s snack exports soared to a record high in February, surpassing $40 million…

    Buldak Ramen, Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Lotte, Samsung, Samyang, Social Media, Tourism
  • China under spell of Korean spicy instant noodle; Samyang leads  

    Mar 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China under spell of Korean spicy instant noodle; Samyang leads  

    Korean ramen products in a supermarket in South Korea (Courtesy of Yonhap)  South Korea’s spicy instant noodles are poised to…

    BTS, Japan, Korean Ramen, KT, KT&G, Samyang, Social Media
  • Searching for Samyang Buldak

    Feb 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I have been searching desperately for some certain Samyang Buldak items for years with no luck. I am now…

    Cheese, Samyang
  • Refresh my perspective – life in Korea

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings, Firstly, I’d like to apologise that this post may be lacking in focus since it relates to a few…

    Curiosity, fail, K-drama, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Parents, Perspectives, Question, Samsung, Samyang, Seoul, study, Teenager, travel
  • K-food, fashion, beauty to up ante on global push in 2025

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    K-food, fashion, beauty to up ante on global push in 2025

    Bibigo store  South Korean food, beauty and fashion companies, which have enjoyed robust demand for their products in overseas markets…

    Busan, CJ Cheiljedang, Donald Trump, Global Expansion, Japan, Korean Food, Samyang, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Samyang Foods to establish overseas plant in China

    Dec 17, 2024
    in News
    Samyang Foods to establish overseas plant in China

    South Korea’s Samyang Foods Co. said on Monday it will build its first overseas plant in China.  The company plans…

    Samyang
  • Samyang Foods releases export only ramyun brand in Thailand

    Dec 11, 2024
    in News
    Samyang Foods releases export only ramyun brand in Thailand

    South Korea’s Samyang Foods Co. said on Wednesday it launched the new export only ramyun brand Mep in Thailand.  Mep…

    Samyang
  • Does anyone know where tor buy the Samyang Carbonara Dumplings in Toronto or Scarborough CAN?

    Dec 1, 2024
    in Community
    Does anyone know where tor buy the Samyang Carbonara Dumplings in Toronto or Scarborough CAN?

    Does anyone know where tor buy the Samyang Carbonara Dumplings in Toronto or Scarborough? I haven’t been able to find…

    Samyang
  • Samyang Foods Buldak Topokki enters Walmart in US

    Nov 18, 2024
    in News
    Samyang Foods Buldak Topokki enters Walmart in US

    South Korea’s Samyang Foods Co. said on Monday its Buldak Topokki entered Walmart stores in the US. Available in Original…

    Buldak Ramen, Samyang
  • Samyang enters Australia, New Zealand with allulose approval

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    Samyang enters Australia, New Zealand with allulose approval

    South Korean chemical and food ingredient manufacturer Samyang Corp. said on Wednesday that it has become the first allulose producer…

    Samyang, Suga
  • Kakao Mobility, Samyang Logistics partner on fulfillment services

    Nov 12, 2024
    in News
    Kakao Mobility, Samyang Logistics partner on fulfillment services

    Kakao Mobility Corp., South Korea’s most popular ride-hailing app operator, said on Monday that it partnered with logistics firm Samyang…

    Kakao, Samyang, Seoul
  • It finally dawned… Samyang Ramen Chicken Carbonara Noodles changed their flavour…

    Nov 10, 2024
    in Community
    It finally dawned… Samyang Ramen Chicken Carbonara Noodles changed their flavour…

    It is November 10th 2024, the pack was bought in Kiel (north Germany) and I am witnessing the change of…

    Cheese, germany, Samyang
  • Korea’s Nongshim to mesmerize New Yorkers with Han River Shin Ramyun

    Nov 8, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s Nongshim to mesmerize New Yorkers with Han River Shin Ramyun

    Nongshim hosts the Han River Experience in NYC with Shin Ramyun event with the Korean Cultural Center New York If…

    Japan, K-drama, KCC, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Samyang, Seoul
  • Samyang Foods’ Buldak Ramen gets K-food Safety certification

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Samyang Foods’ Buldak Ramen gets K-food Safety certification

    South Korea’s Samyang Foods Co. said on Thursday its Buldak Ramen (hot chicken flavor ramyun) received the domestic production certification…

    Buldak Ramen, Food Safety, Korean Food, Samyang
  • Samyang noodles recalled in Denmark for being too spicy, claiming that the capsaicin content is poisonous

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Samyang noodles recalled in Denmark for being too spicy, claiming that the capsaicin content is poisonous

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

    Food Safety, Samyang
  • Korean ramen makers set sights on Latin America beyond US

    Sep 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean ramen makers set sights on Latin America beyond US

    Nongshim’s Shin Ramyun is the top-selling Korean ramen worldwide Nongshim Co. and Samyang Foods Co., South Korea’s two largest ramen…

    Buldak Ramen, Busan, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Ramen, Samyang, Social Media
  • Samyang to cement lead in South Korean allulose market

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samyang to cement lead in South Korean allulose market

    Samyang executives celebrate the completion of a specialty ingredient complex in Ulsan on Sept. 4, 2024 (Courtesy of Samyang)  Samyang…

    Japan, Korean Food, Korean Technology, Samyang, Seoul, Suga
  • Nongshim to build factory for export-only ramen in Korea

    Aug 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Nongshim to build factory for export-only ramen in Korea

    South Korea’s instant noodle giant Nongshim Co. will build a plant dedicated to producing ramen, or ramyun, for exports at…

    Busan, Samyang
  • Samyang Roundsquare to recruit foreign interns

    Aug 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samyang Roundsquare to recruit foreign interns

    Samyang Roundsquare, the holding company of South Korea’s Samyang Group, said on Friday that it recruits foreign interns with the…

    Samyang
  • Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier

    Aug 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier

    Erae AMS’ auto parts for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) (File photo, courtesy of Erae) The holding company of Hansae…

    automotive, driver, Kia, Korean Military, Military, Samyang, Seoul
  • Samyang Roundsquare holds ‘Buldak Ferry Party’ in Denmark

    Aug 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samyang Roundsquare holds ‘Buldak Ferry Party’ in Denmark

    Buldak Spicy Ferry Party Samyang Roundsquare, formerly known as Samyang Foods Group in South Korea, announced on Friday that it…

    Buldak Ramen, KT, Samyang
  • Kospi on upward run; individual investors turn bearish

    Jul 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kospi on upward run; individual investors turn bearish

    The Kospi index edged down 0.16% to close at 2,857.76 on Monday South Korean individual investors have bet strongly on…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Semiconductor, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Samyang, SK Hynix
  • NPS overweight in beauty, food; chases APR, Samwha higher

    Jul 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    NPS overweight in beauty, food; chases APR, Samwha higher

    APR factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province The National Pension Service (NPS) has raised its bets on South Korean beauty and…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, Korean Technology, Samyang
  • South Korean webtoon makers in quandary after pandemic

    Jun 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean webtoon makers in quandary after pandemic

    Naver Webtoon becomes the No. 1 webtoon platform in France in July 2023 At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic…

    Japan, K-drama, Kakao, Korean Comapny, KT, Naver, Samyang
  • Korean food firms chase sizzling K-food demand with expansion

    Jun 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean food firms chase sizzling K-food demand with expansion

    Nongshim booth at Korea Expo 2024 in Paris on May 24, 2024 (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  South Korean food companies…

    Busan, Kimchi, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Lotte, Samyang
  • Samyang tops Korean ramen makers by market cap, beating Nongshim

    May 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samyang tops Korean ramen makers by market cap, beating Nongshim

    Samyang Foods’ Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen, or buldak-bokkeum-myeon (Courtesy of News1) South Korean food maker Samyang Foods Co., globally renowned…

    Hyundai, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Samyang, Seoul

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Latest Korean News

  • Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival RheinmetallMay 29, 2025
    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer… Read more: Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall
  • NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetiteMay 29, 2025
    The National Pension Service is headquartered in Jeonju, North Jeolla… Read more: NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetite
  • BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halvedMay 29, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halved
  • Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&TMay 29, 2025
    Samsung C&T headquarters in Seoul A South Korean appellate court… Read more: Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T
  • Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QICMay 29, 2025
    Kirsten Whitehead, a partner at QIC, speaks at the investment… Read more: Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QIC

Latest Community Feeds

  • Could you guys help my younger sister out pleaseMay 29, 2025
  • Getting rid of my 2 concert tickets to see Blackpink in Chicago on July 18May 29, 2025
  • Are there more Korean short channels like this?May 29, 2025
  • Gochujang spotted at Costco!May 29, 2025
  • Korean residents: Anyone going to 싸이흠뻑쇼/Summerswag this year? (I need your help getting tickets)May 29, 2025
  • How to convert a file to an HWP?May 29, 2025
  • South Korean Navy’s P-3 Orion(maritime patrol aircraft) crashed in Pohang, killing 4 people.May 29, 2025
  • More South Korean young adults economically ‘inactive’, especially women and college gradsMay 29, 2025
  • Forever gonna be sick over how kpop stans reacted to Taeils caseMay 29, 2025
  • How do you think Korea will evolve in the next few years?May 29, 2025
  • Examples of Han (한/恨, the cultural concept)?May 29, 2025
  • BLACKPINK’s JENNIE becomes the First K-pop Artist to have multiple songs spend at least 50 days on Spotify’s Global top 10May 29, 2025
  • Unastella launches first private rocket in South Korea, reaches 10km altitudeMay 29, 2025
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!May 29, 2025
  • Karina advertised the far-right on InstagramMay 29, 2025
  • meal I had in Korea (banging as hell)May 29, 2025
  • How many of you are familiar with pseudo-japanese vocabulary?May 29, 2025
  • South Korea’s two leading candidates silent on human rights issuesMay 29, 2025
  • Soups on! Soybean sprout soup Kongnamulguk 콩나물국May 29, 2025
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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