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  • S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Sep 21, 2025
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    S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Osaka in 2019 (Courtesy of Yonhap) US President Donald Trump…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Looking for animation I saw when visiting Korea

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was in Korea a few months ago and while in Seoul I saw this animation, not sure if it’s…

    Seoul
  • Scholarship Advice for a Graduate Program in Korea

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m a filipino and a graduating chemical engineering student. I’m going to apply for an integrated MS-PhD program…

    Advice, Korean Language, Question, Seoul
  • What does this mean?

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What does this mean?

    These yellow things are found inside of an empty apartment for rent in Seoul. I know these things usually are…

    Seoul
  • High school girls in Korea from 47 years ago

    Sep 20, 2025
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    High school girls in Korea from 47 years ago

    https://preview.redd.it/w7u9zt21d8qf1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c5b1bb6aa3c0ca1da5a41918cf68c336eb978f0 https://preview.redd.it/7p19gro2d8qf1.jpg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac28f0b42fb2dc48df532ac5e8ee3b3dfdbe63c2 Somewhere in Seoul in 1978, A nostalgic scene of high school girls heading to school in groups of…

    LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • China’s Xi may hold summit talks with Lee in Seoul around APEC visit

    Sep 20, 2025
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    China’s Xi may hold summit talks with Lee in Seoul around APEC visit

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

    Seoul
  • Crowds line up for iPhone 17 in Seoul

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Crowds line up for iPhone 17 in Seoul

    A long line of people formed in front of the Apple Myeongdong Store in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 19th, the…

    myeongdong, Seoul
  • Emerging K-beauty giant APR eyes biotech sector with anti-ageing therapies

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Emerging K-beauty giant APR eyes biotech sector with anti-ageing therapies

    Medicube is the beauty tech brand of APR (Screenshot captured from APR’s website) APR Co., one of South Korea’s fastest-growing…

    Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • POSCO, ReElement look to build integrated rare earth, magnet production plant in US

    Sep 19, 2025
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    POSCO, ReElement look to build integrated rare earth, magnet production plant in US

    A rare earth mine in China (Courtesy of Reuters via Yonhap) POSCO International Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding…

    Cycling, POSCO, Seoul
  • Looking for a YouTube Duo

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I’m looking for a YouTube duo, both male, friends from what I remember. Kind of like Seoulite but with…

    Seoul
  • Samsung leads conglomerates in entry-level hiring for future growth

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Samsung leads conglomerates in entry-level hiring for future growth

    Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong (Left) shakes hands with Korean students participating the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 in France in…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Electronics, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Special counsel confirms list of 110,000 suspected Unification Church members in raid against firm managing PPP database

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Special counsel confirms list of 110,000 suspected Unification Church members in raid against firm managing PPP database

    SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) — A special counsel team has confirmed a list of some 110,000 suspected Unification Church members…

    fail, Lawmakers, request, Seoul
  • Ubers in Seoul?

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Traveling to Seoul for business. How reasonable would it be to take an Uber from either Myeongdong or Jamsil to…

    myeongdong, Seoul, travel
  • Hair dye in Seoul

    Sep 19, 2025
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    I am visiting Korea next month and looking for a salon for hair dye before getting the semi permanent perm…

    Seoul
  • Chipotle’s Seoul debut will make a splash. But will it last?

    Sep 18, 2025
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    https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-19/business/industry/Chipotles-Seoul-debut-will-make-a-splash-But-will-it-last/2400936 submitted by /u/Terrible-Ad1611 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Saw Hakrim Dabang on IG — is it walk-in or reservation only?

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Has anyone been to Hakrim Dabang (학림다방) in Seoul? I just saw it on Instagram and I’m planning a trip…

    Seoul
  • Former US President admits The USA wanted Koreans to starve

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Former US President admits The USA wanted Koreans to starve

    This clip is from the documentary “Loyal Citizens of Pyongyang” by David Yun, the film shows interviews with a human…

    Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Where to watch Women Rugby Semi Finals in Seoul

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Looking for somewhere to watch the England v France Women’s Rugby Semi Finals somewhere in Seoul, does anyone know of…

    Seoul
  • South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products bite

    Sep 18, 2025
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    South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products bite

    POSCO’s steel mill at Gwangyang Steelworks South Korea is planning a sweeping restructuring of its steel industry, with government-backed plans…

    automotive, fail, Hyundai, Japan, Pohang, POSCO, Seoul, Survey
  • Seoul clears Shinsegae-Alibaba JV with data-sharing ban

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Seoul clears Shinsegae-Alibaba JV with data-sharing ban

    Lee Byung-geon, director general of business trade and M&A bureau at the Fair Trade Commissions, speaks during a press briefing…

    driver, history, Seoul, Shopping
  • Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Kakao CEO Chung Shina (left) poses with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a joint press conference on Feb. 6, 2025…

    Coupang, Japan, Kakao, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, travel
  • KDB recoups $664 mn in public funds from HMM’s buyback

    Sep 18, 2025
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    KDB recoups $664 mn in public funds from HMM’s buyback

    Korea Development Bank’s heaquarters in Yeouido, Seoul The Korea Development Bank (KDB) has made its first recovery of public funds…

    Korea Development, POSCO, Seoul
  • US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC

    Sep 17, 2025
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    US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC

    When Youngjin looked out of his office window and saw armoured trucks and immigration enforcement officers running around with guns,…

    BBC, Donald Trump, family, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, Seoul
  • Seoul Nightlife During Chuseok 2025?

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, I’m arriving in Seoul on 10th Oct. I chose this date to avoid Chuseok but I hear from…

    Chuseok, Question, Seoul
  • Seoul considers Korean version of IRA tax credit to offset US tariff impact

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Seoul considers Korean version of IRA tax credit to offset US tariff impact

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac brief on a trade strategy meeting…

    Hyundai, Kia, Seoul, SK Hynix, study
  • LG Electronics expands voluntary retirement companywide

    Sep 17, 2025
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    LG Electronics expands voluntary retirement companywide

    LG Group’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul LG Electronics Inc. is extending its voluntary retirement across the company, broadening it beyond…

    germany, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, TCL
  • Trump to visit South Korea for APEC summit, meet President Lee

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Trump to visit South Korea for APEC summit, meet President Lee

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) took office in June 2025 US President Donald Trump will visit South Korea…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • Had the weirdest thing happen today in Seoul, can anyone help me understand what happened?

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So today, it’s raining like crazy in Seoul. Anyway, I was waiting at a metro exit with a friend of…

    Korean Guy, Seoul, travel
  • Recent numerous kidnapping attempts

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Article in Korean: link *Chat GPT translation: From Seoul to Jeju: A string of child abduction attempts — was ‘money’…

    Advice, Crime, daegu, fail, Jeju, Punishment, Question, request, Seoul, Sex, Warning
  • BTS Happy Meal in Seoul

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone know of a McDonals in Seoul that is definitely serving the BTS Happy Meal? I went to the…

    BTS, Maccas, Seoul
  • Korea nightlife in April ?

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I went in Seoul during last September, and the weather was perfect for partying. I might visit in April, do…

    Seoul
  • Questions and Concerns About Korean Mandatory Military Service with Dual Citizenship

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I was born in Seoul, and only my dad is Korean; I have dual citizenship and was diagnosed with…

    Military, Question, Seoul
  • CHA Biotech aims to slash cost of gene and cell therapies to a tenth of current levels

    Sep 16, 2025
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    CHA Biotech aims to slash cost of gene and cell therapies to a tenth of current levels

    Cha Kwang-ryul, founder of Cha Biotech and head of the firm’s Global Research Institute, delivers a keynote speech at Korea…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul
  • Disney to buy into Webtoon in tie-up on new comics platform

    Sep 16, 2025
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    Disney to buy into Webtoon in tie-up on new comics platform

    (Courtesy of Webtoon Entertainment) The Walt Disney Co. will acquire a 2% equity stake in Webtoon Entertainment Inc., a digital…

    history, Japan, Naver, Seoul
  • Lotte to launch 2-3 new high-end malls in Vietnam, building on West Lake Hanoi success

    Sep 16, 2025
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    Lotte to launch 2-3 new high-end malls in Vietnam, building on West Lake Hanoi success

    An aerial view of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi Lotte Shopping Co., South Korea’s leading retailer, plans to open two…

    Korean Food, Korean House, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • Seoul’s ‘do-or-die’ growth push turns to AI as Kospi eyes 5,000

    Sep 16, 2025
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    Seoul’s ‘do-or-die’ growth push turns to AI as Kospi eyes 5,000

    Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks during a key note speech at the Korea Investment Week 2025 (KIW 2025) forum…

    KT, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder caseJuly 11, 2026
    GWANGJU — Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju police… Read more: Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case
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    INGLEWOOD — Spain’s march into the World Cup semi-finals owed… Read more: Mikel Merino’s goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France
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    The Samsung Lions announced Saturday they have signed former major… Read more: KBO-leading Lions sign ex-MLB pitcher Paddack
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    GYEONGJU — A major amusement ride accident at Gyeongju World,… Read more: Gyeongju World faces renewed safety concerns after Ferris wheel cabin falls
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    The search for a 76-year-old man swept away in a… Read more: Search enters 3rd day for man swept away in torrent

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  • Chinese dissident who fled to South Korea by dinghy arrives in CanadaJuly 12, 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