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  • JEON SOMI Named New Face of Concept Korea Linking K-pop Star Power with Japanese Fashion Trends

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    JEON SOMI Named New Face of Concept Korea Linking K-pop Star Power with Japanese Fashion Trends

    Photo Credits: DAZED KOREA. CONCEPT KOREA. THE BLACK LABEL JEON SOMI has been named the newest ambassador for “Concept Korea,”…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Working as a student in Seoul?

    Sep 25, 2025
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    Is there a available jobs for student? That doesn’t require work visa? Anyone who knows about ut please share. submitted…

    Seoul
  • S.Korea says no US investments until visa, currency swap issues resolved

    Sep 25, 2025
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    S.Korea says no US investments until visa, currency swap issues resolved

    South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok South Korea has warned that unresolved visa disputes and currency swap issues with Washington…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • H1-KEY Embraces Retro Summer Elegance in “君は夏だった (Summer Was You)” MV with a Japanese Fashion Aesthetic

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: Choi Creative Lab H1-KEY have once again proven their unique charm with the release of their music video…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • Cosmosy Radiates Romantic Flair in “Princess=Kiss” with Dream like Charm

    Sep 25, 2025
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    Cosmosy Radiates Romantic Flair in “Princess=Kiss” with Dream like Charm

    Photo Credits: NTT Docomo Studio & Live. Sony Music Japan Cosmosy’s launch into the music scene with “Princess=Kiss” has sparked…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Anyone know where this food is at?

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Anyone know where this food is at?

    Does anyone know where he got his food from? Pretty sure its a place in Seoul and was wondering if…

    Seoul
  • Ubers in Korea Question

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was in Korea a week ago, I needed a ride from Incheon to Seoul. I have used Uber internationally…

    Advice, driver, Kakao, Question, Seoul
  • BlackRock nets 70% gain from Korean chip, financial stocks

    Sep 24, 2025
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    BlackRock nets 70% gain from Korean chip, financial stocks

    The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York City (Courtesy of Reuters via Yonhap) BlackRock Inc.…

    family, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Sep 24, 2025
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    MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Michael ByungJu Kim, founder and chairman of MBK Partners MBK Partners, a North Asia-focused private equity firm, on Wednesday issued…

    apology, fail, Lotte, Question, Seoul
  • Korea, China, Japan’s drastic ethylene capacity cut boosts hope for industry rebound

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Korea, China, Japan’s drastic ethylene capacity cut boosts hope for industry rebound

    An LG Chem petrochemical plant in Korea East Asia’s petrochemical industry is entering its largest restructuring in decades, with planned…

    history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Seoul
  • Korea Investment nears Seoul Square deal with $932 mn bid

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Korea Investment nears Seoul Square deal with $932 mn bid

    The brick-colored facade of Seoul Square, located directly opposite Seoul Station Korea Investment Real Asset Management Co. has been named…

    KT, Seoul, Subway
  • Searching for 천상열차분야지도 in 한글

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Searching for 천상열차분야지도 in 한글

    Hello. I am currently doing a masters degree and a part of my research includes the 청산열차분야지도 and Korean sky…

    korean names, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • Seoul’s finance chief to discuss currency swap proposal with US Treasury Secretary Bessent

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Seoul’s finance chief to discuss currency swap proposal with US Treasury Secretary Bessent

    South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol NEW YORK – South Korea’s finance minister will hold talks with his US counterpart…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, financial crisis, request, Seoul, travel
  • SEVENTEEN brings ‘The City’ back to LA, mapping the city in CARAT colors

    Sep 24, 2025
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    SEVENTEEN brings ‘The City’ back to LA, mapping the city in CARAT colors

    K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN is set to light up Los Angeles this fall as the group’s immersive fan experience, “SEVENTEEN THE…

    Baekje, K-pop, Seoul
  • There Is NO TFR Floor – Seoul Born Women TFR Probably Around .30

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Many of you probably know know that South Korea has an insanely low TOTAL FERTILY RATE (how many babies a…

    Busan, Politics, Seoul, Survey
  • Anyone got easy ways to track K-pop comebacks while living here?

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been in Seoul for a bit and trying to keep up with all the new releases, but between work…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Any affordable iphone repair?

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I arrived in Daejeon a month ago and my phone screen is broken. I need to replace the screen on…

    Daejeon, Seoul
  • Seoul town bus operators threaten to withdraw from transfer discount program

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul town bus operators threaten to withdraw from transfer discount program

    submitted by /u/Foreign-Dingo-5579 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • What are the most common perceptions of Seoul’s people by people of other cities in SK?

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My Korean is not that good and I do not have Korean friends but I always got the impression that…

    Koreans, Seoul
  • XPeng to drive into South Korea, fueling Chinese EV incursion

    Sep 23, 2025
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    XPeng to drive into South Korea, fueling Chinese EV incursion

    Xpeng’s P7 (Courtesy of XPeng)  XPeng Inc., often dubbed China’s Tesla, is set to open a local unit in South…

    Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Lotte Duty Free resumes trade with Chinese resellers as K-beauty sales rise

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Lotte Duty Free resumes trade with Chinese resellers as K-beauty sales rise

    Lotte Duty Free Myeongdong Lotte Duty Free, South Korea’s largest duty-free business operator, has restarted sales to Chinese bulk resellers,…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Lotte, myeongdong, Seoul, Tourism
  • Celltrion buys Eli Lilly’s New Jersey plant for $330 million

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Celltrion buys Eli Lilly’s New Jersey plant for $330 million

    Celltrion’s Plant 2 in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea (Courtesy of Celltrion)  Celltrion Inc. confirmed Tuesday it has agreed to acquire…

    Seoul, Warning
  • Dayoung’s Rockstar Manifesto: How WJSN’s Charismatic Vocalist Forged Her Solo Path towards ‘Number One Rockstar’ Official MV in 2025

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment When Dayoung broke free from the familiar orbit of WJSN, a new era in K-pop’s pop-rock…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • BlackRock CEO in talks with Lee pledges support to make S.Korea ‘AI capital of Asia’

    Sep 23, 2025
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    BlackRock CEO in talks with Lee pledges support to make S.Korea ‘AI capital of Asia’

    President Lee Jae Myung (center) poses for a photo with Bae Kyung-hoon (right), minister of science and ICT, and BlackRock…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, North Korea, Seoul
  • Places in Gangbuk to watch NFL games

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am going to be in Korea in a few weeks in this area for a week and want to…

    Seoul
  • 2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music The announcement fans have been waiting for has finally arrived—BIGHIT MUSIC has released the official video…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • I-DLE’s Soyeon Elevates ELLE Korea x Coach October 2025 with Bold Fashion Statements

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    I-DLE’s Soyeon Elevates ELLE Korea x Coach October 2025 with Bold Fashion Statements

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. Coach Cube Entertainment Soyeon of I-DLE commands attention in ELLE Korea’s October 2025 D Edition, where…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Lee says US push for $340 bn cash fund could trigger crisis like 1997

    Sep 22, 2025
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    Lee says US push for $340 bn cash fund could trigger crisis like 1997

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) waves as he boards Air Force One on Sept. 22 en route to the United…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, Nvidia, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • During APEC, Korean-USA and Korean-Chinese summits are to be held in Seoul… USA-Chinese summit is also possible

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/ProbstWyatt3 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Lee Hyori Redefines Timeless Fashion in WWD Korea October 2025 Covers and Pictorial

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Lee Hyori Redefines Timeless Fashion in WWD Korea October 2025 Covers and Pictorial

    Photo Credits: WWD Korea Antenna Lee Hyori returns to the forefront of Korea’s fashion conversation as she headlines the October…

    history, KT, Seoul
  • Korea is done and further mobility anywhere isn’t happening

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This country at this point is facing some impending crisis on itself just with its birth rate. Everything is too…

    family, Parents, Seoul
  • MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Golden Goose. The Black Label. Under the crisp transition of September, MEOVV’s Anna emerges as the…

    Curiosity, KT, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Camera

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Camera

    Hello been on a hunt for the kodak charmera is there any chance you guys know if this is available…

    Seoul, travel
  • Fell in love with Seoul

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just had an amazing time in Korea, especially Seoul and Suwon, here is my visual diary for anyone who…

    Seoul
  • ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Photo Credits: Seoul Metro Government. Belift Lab. (Korea) Virgin Music Group (Japan). Geffen Records (USA) ENHYPEN has stepped into a…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, travel
  • BP joins race for S.Korea’s East Sea gas development after ‘Great Whale’ project declared botched

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BP joins race for S.Korea’s East Sea gas development after ‘Great Whale’ project declared botched

    BP is a British multinational oil and gas company (Courtesy of Reuters via Yonhap) BP plc., a British multinational oil…

    BTS, fail, martial law, Pohang, request, Seoul, study
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Latest Korean News

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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