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  • Hanwha sets Busan, Philadelphia as twin hubs for MASGA US shipbuilding project

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Hanwha sets Busan, Philadelphia as twin hubs for MASGA US shipbuilding project

    Jang Gwang-pil, vice president of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) Future Technology Research Institute, unveils the company’s…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Question, Samsung, Seoul
  • Korea’s defense firms aim for global top 4 with ‘Made in Europe by Korea’ strategy

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Korea’s defense firms aim for global top 4 with ‘Made in Europe by Korea’ strategy

    The Korea Investment Week (KIW) 2025 is organzied by The Korea Economic Daily South Korea’s defense companies are accelerating efforts…

    germany, Hyundai, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Korean Wave goes secondhand: resale market heats up

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Korean Wave goes secondhand: resale market heats up

    (Screenshot captured from Bunjang Global’s website) The global fascination with K-pop and Korean culture is now spreading into online resale…

    Japan, K-pop, Millennials, MZ generation, Seoul
  • March 1945: Taxis in Seoul nearly vanish, rickshaws exploit passengers, yet Japanese and Korean collaborator elite still get chauffeured drunk to bars and brothels

    Sep 15, 2025
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    March 1945: Taxis in Seoul nearly vanish, rickshaws exploit passengers, yet Japanese and Korean collaborator elite still get chauffeured drunk to bars and brothels

    In the last months of World War II before Imperial Japan’s surrender, the public transportation infrastructure in Seoul was in…

    Curiosity, Japan, Kakao, Koreans, Lotte, Seoul, World War
  • From Seoul to Pyongyang: the secret remittance networks keeping North Korean families alive | North Korea

    Sep 15, 2025
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    From Seoul to Pyongyang: the secret remittance networks keeping North Korean families alive | North Korea

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

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • HYBE chief Bang questioned by police in stock fraud probe

    Sep 15, 2025
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    HYBE chief Bang questioned by police in stock fraud probe

    Bang Si-hyuk (center in a black suit), founder and chairman of K-pop powerhouse HYBE Co., arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan…

    K-pop, purpose, Question, Seoul
  • S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Sep 15, 2025
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    S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Kim Jung-kwan (center), South Korean minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, returns to Seoul on Sept. 14 from New York…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Japan, purpose, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Seoul backs down on capital gains tax plan on large shareholders

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Seoul backs down on capital gains tax plan on large shareholders

    Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks at a policy consultation meeting between the government and the DP on Septtember 15, 2025…

    Seoul
  • Charlie Kirk memorial marches We Are Charlie Kirk: From London to Seoul: Movement goes worldwide as thousands march chanting ‘We Are Charlie Kirk’

    Sep 14, 2025
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    submitted by /u/esporx [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • LIVE: Rooney, Gerrard, Kaka, Ronaldinho and Henry in Seoul for Nexen Icons Match

    Sep 14, 2025
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    LIVE: Rooney, Gerrard, Kaka, Ronaldinho and Henry in Seoul for Nexen Icons Match

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Weekend is over

    Sep 14, 2025
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    Weekend is over

    Have you tried this? Raw beef with octopus 😍 Come to Seoul 👋🏼 submitted by /u/Unable_Suggestion296 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • S.Korea poised to trail Taiwan in GDP per capita in 2025 for 1st time in 22 years

    Sep 14, 2025
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    S.Korea poised to trail Taiwan in GDP per capita in 2025 for 1st time in 22 years

    South Korea’s key exporters — Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor and LG Electronics– suffer steep profit falls in the second quarter…

    history, Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • SeoulWraps: Modern Bojagi Project

    Sep 13, 2025
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    SeoulWraps: Modern Bojagi Project

    Hey everyone! I’m a student launching a project called Seoul Wraps: Modern Bojagi Project, and if you’re passionate about culture,…

    history, Seoul, Survey
  • Archery club

    Sep 13, 2025
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    I am a beginner at archery and would like to join some clubs or training centers to improve my archery…

    Seoul
  • Expanding on my OC fan concept for a potential Kpop Demon Hunters sequel idea (Final Re-make)

    Sep 13, 2025
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    Hi everyone! Following up from my earlier post about Ryder (Would a country-rock rookie singer ever fit into a Kpop…

    BTS, Question, Seoul
  • ENHYPEN Brings Bold PRADA Elegance to Arena Homme+ Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 12, 2025
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    ENHYPEN Brings Bold PRADA Elegance to Arena Homme+ Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme + Korea. Prada. Belift Lab ENHYPEN has once again solidified their presence as global fashion icons,…

    Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • POSCO tipped to become 1st Korean company to join Alaska LNG project

    Sep 12, 2025
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    POSCO tipped to become 1st Korean company to join Alaska LNG project

    A glacier in Alaska POSCO International Corp. is tipped to become the first South Korean company to join the $45…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, POSCO, Seoul
  • Detained Koreans return home; Raid likely to delay US battery plant by 3 months

    Sep 12, 2025
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    Detained Koreans return home; Raid likely to delay US battery plant by 3 months

    An LG Energy Solution employee (man in center), who was detained in Georgia by U.S. immigration authorities, met with his…

    automotive, family, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Chinese people express grief over death of Coast Guard officer in rescue of Chinese man | Yonhap News Agency

    Sep 12, 2025
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    Chinese people express grief over death of Coast Guard officer in rescue of Chinese man | Yonhap News Agency

    SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) — The death of a South Korean Coast Guard officer during a rescue operation for a…

    Peace, Rest in Peace, Seoul, Social Media
  • Lutnick urges S.Korea to accept deal or face steep tariffs as trade talks stall

    Sep 12, 2025
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    Lutnick urges S.Korea to accept deal or face steep tariffs as trade talks stall

    US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (right) speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., to announce TSMC’s investment in the…

    Donald Trump, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Seventeen kicks off world tour, marks a fresh chapter in their 10th year

    Sep 12, 2025
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    Seventeen kicks off world tour, marks a fresh chapter in their 10th year

    Poster for Seventeen’s “SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_]” Seventeen is kicking off a milestone world tour, opening a new chapter in…

    Choi Young, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • JPMorgan, CLSA see Korean stocks most attractive amid Asian ‘Goldilocks rally’

    Sep 11, 2025
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    JPMorgan, CLSA see Korean stocks most attractive amid Asian ‘Goldilocks rally’

    The Kospi closes at a fresh record high on Sept. 11, 2025 South Korea’s equities market is undergoing what investors…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Survey
  • Free seminar event in seoul for business owners in korea

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Free seminar event in seoul for business owners in korea

    Hi all, I’d like to share a free event coming up this month and i thought it might be helpful…

    Seoul
  • Detained Koreans returning home with assurance of no disadvantage for US re-entry

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Detained Koreans returning home with assurance of no disadvantage for US re-entry

    Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (right) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose for a photo during their talks in…

    Donald Trump, history, Hyundai, Koreans, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul
  • I Am Safer In Korea Than In America’s Big Cities (PATHETIC)

    Sep 11, 2025
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    I Am Safer In Korea Than In America’s Big Cities (PATHETIC)

    While the video title didn’t specifically mention Seoul, South Korea, he did mention it in the video content at the…

    Seoul
  • Korean Language Program in Daejeon

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Hi all, I’m hoping there would be someone who can recommend me a good university/school for Korean Language Program in…

    Daejeon, Korean Language, Seoul
  • S.Korea to scale up National Growth Fund to $110 bn with high-tech focus

    Sep 10, 2025
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    S.Korea to scale up National Growth Fund to $110 bn with high-tech focus

    President Lee Jae Myung gives the opening speech at a public briefing for the National Growth Fund in Seoul on…

    Korea Development, Seoul
  • Korea’s Kospi hits historic high, with rally seen extending

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Korea’s Kospi hits historic high, with rally seen extending

    The Kospi hits its historic high of 3,314.53 on September 10, 2025  South Korea’s benchmark stock index closed at a…

    Inheritance Tax, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung chairman’s son to forgo US citizenship, enlist as naval officer in Korea

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Samsung chairman’s son to forgo US citizenship, enlist as naval officer in Korea

    Lee Jee-ho (right), the eldest son of Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong (center), relinquishes his US citizenship for his military…

    BTS, Military, Samsung, Seoul
  • South Korea’s Duguru picks Singapore for global debut

    Sep 10, 2025
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    South Korea’s Duguru picks Singapore for global debut

    (Courtesy of Duguru) Duguru, a Seoul-based specialist known for blending plants with interior design, is gearing up for global expansion…

    Global Expansion, Seoul
  • South Korea overtaken by Taiwan in monthly exports, weighed down by US tariffs

    Sep 10, 2025
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    South Korea overtaken by Taiwan in monthly exports, weighed down by US tariffs

    Taiwan’s monthly exports overtakeSouth Korea’s for the first time in August, 2025 with Seoul’s shipments weighed by US tariffs Taiwan’s…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea’s GEPS invites bids for $120 mn Europe infrastructure investments

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Korea’s GEPS invites bids for $120 mn Europe infrastructure investments

    The headquarters building of the Government Employees Pension Service in Jeju Island South Korea’s Government Employees Pension Service (GEPS) will…

    Jeju, request, Seoul
  • K-pop mogul J.Y. Park appointed to minister-level cultural role; JYP shares surge

    Sep 10, 2025
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    K-pop mogul J.Y. Park appointed to minister-level cultural role; JYP shares surge

    Park Jin-young, or J.Y. Park, performs on a K-pop stage South Korea has elevated one of its most recognizable music…

    Curiosity, Global Expansion, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Seoul warns MASGA project at risk as $350 bn fund talks with Washington stall

    Sep 9, 2025
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    Seoul warns MASGA project at risk as $350 bn fund talks with Washington stall

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff for policy South Korea’s negotiations with the US over the launch of…

    Donald Trump, fail, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Seoul, Warning
  • Wanting to studyu korean at a language school. Hoping to get some advice

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I’m looking into studying in Seoul, Korea, for anywhere between 1 to 4 months. But all the different options…

    Advice, Seoul, study
  • Eric Trump hails South Korea as Asia’s crypto market leader

    Sep 9, 2025
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    Eric Trump hails South Korea as Asia’s crypto market leader

    Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday hailed South Korea as the frontrunner in Asia’s…

    Donald Trump, family, 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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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