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  • Korea to tighten stewardship code with workplace safety penalties; accident-prone firms remain wary

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Korea to tighten stewardship code with workplace safety penalties; accident-prone firms remain wary

    A construction site in Seoul South Korea is preparing sweeping changes to its stewardship code that will allow public pension…

    Blacklist, fail, Hyundai, Punishment, Question, Samsung, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor to up ante in US with full hybrid lineup in 2026

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor to up ante in US with full hybrid lineup in 2026

    The all-new Palisade (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group)  Hyundai Motor Group plans to expand hybrid offerings across its entire US…

    history, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • BOK flags stablecoin risks ahead of Circle president’s visit

    Aug 20, 2025
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    BOK flags stablecoin risks ahead of Circle president’s visit

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) The Bank of Korea (BOK) has urged the National Assembly to regulate dollar stablecoins, warning their…

    Lawmakers, Seoul, Warning
  • Kep1er, Kid Milli to perform in China, raising hopes of eased cultural ban

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Kep1er, Kid Milli to perform in China, raising hopes of eased cultural ban

    Photo of Kep1er South Korean girl group Kep1er and rapper Kid Milli are set to hold concerts in China next…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Seoul
  • Kospi-listed firms underperform in Q2 with gloomy H2 forecast

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Kospi-listed firms underperform in Q2 with gloomy H2 forecast

    South Korean firms suffered steeper losses in the second quarter as hefty US import tariffs took a toll, fueling fears…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley to meet with Korean regulators, financial chiefs to assess Korea risks firsthand

    Aug 19, 2025
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    JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley to meet with Korean regulators, financial chiefs to assess Korea risks firsthand

    KB Financial Group is the country’s largest banking group JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley executives, alongside dozens of overseas investors, will…

    BTS, Seoul
  • Foreign student studying in korea trying to visit shanghai

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, Im a mongolian student that is currently studying at SNU. During the winter break, i want to visit my…

    Seoul, study
  • ILLIT: A New Shape of Stardom – ELLE Korea, September 2025 – Cover Story Analysis

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ILLIT: A New Shape of Stardom – ELLE Korea, September 2025 – Cover Story Analysis

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. BELIFT LAB “The September issue doesn’t predict a season—this one promises a generation.” There is something…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • CJ ENM, Hakuhodo launch music venture to tap global fans

    Aug 19, 2025
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    CJ ENM, Hakuhodo launch music venture to tap global fans

    KCON Japan 2025 (Courtesy of CN ENM)  CJ ENM Co., South Korea’s largest entertainment company, has formed a music joint…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • NH gains most in Korea’s first-half IB league; Meritz emerges as fast-rising challenger

    Aug 19, 2025
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    NH gains most in Korea’s first-half IB league; Meritz emerges as fast-rising challenger

    NH Investment & Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul South Korea’s investment banking hierarchy is in flux after the country’s leading…

    Korea Zinc, LG, LG CNS, Question, Samsung, Seoul
  • AWS, Upstage deepen ties in AI drive across Asia-Pacific, US

    Aug 19, 2025
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    AWS, Upstage deepen ties in AI drive across Asia-Pacific, US

    (Courtesy of Upstage) Amazon Web Services (AWS) has reinforced its partnership with South Korean artificial intelligence startup Upstage, backing the…

    family, Korean Art, Seoul
  • Capital flows to ETFs reshape S.Korea’s asset management landscape

    Aug 19, 2025
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    Capital flows to ETFs reshape S.Korea’s asset management landscape

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are drawing a growing number of South Korean individual investors seeking a broader…

    Global Expansion, history, Samsung, Seoul
  • Bill Gates to court Korea’s business titans in Seoul for philanthropy push

    Aug 19, 2025
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    Bill Gates to court Korea’s business titans in Seoul for philanthropy push

    Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong met Bill Gates in Seoul during Gates’ Seoul visit in August 2022 Bill Gates, billionaire…

    LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Korea’s demographic shift to single households: Magnet for global real estate giants, investors

    Aug 18, 2025
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    Korea’s demographic shift to single households: Magnet for global real estate giants, investors

    South Korea’s rental housing market is attracting some of the world’s largest property investors, as the country’s shifting demographics drive…

    BTS, Demographics, family, living alone, Old Korea, Seoul
  • Luxury platform Balaan taps family office AAK as conditional buyer

    Aug 18, 2025
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    Luxury platform Balaan taps family office AAK as conditional buyer

    Balaan was founded in 2015 Balaan Co., South Korea’s leading luxury goods platform under court protection, has selected Seoul-based family…

    fail, family, Seoul, Shopping
  • SK Ecoplant set to sell waste and water units to KKR in estimated $1.2 billion deal

    Aug 18, 2025
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    SK Ecoplant set to sell waste and water units to KKR in estimated $1.2 billion deal

    The logo of SK Ecoplant at its headquarters  in Seoul SK Group is set to offload the waste management and…

    Cycling, driver, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Guide For Buying Pokemon Cards In Korea

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this post is a bit older, but for anyone wondering, I decided to make this guide to help…

    Japan, Kakao, Naver, Question, Seoul, Shopping
  • onion dip in seoul

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    onion dip in seoul

    looking for the name or recipe of this dip. it was at every bbq place we went to in seoul…

    Seoul
  • HD Hyundai to build quantum-secure network for shipbuilding, defense

    Aug 18, 2025
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    HD Hyundai to build quantum-secure network for shipbuilding, defense

    HD Hyundai Heavy’s shipyard in Ulsan (Courtesy of HD Hyundai) HD Hyundai Co., the parent of the world’s largest shipbuilder,…

    HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, KT, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • Besides Seoul, what are the most popular Korean cities for travelers?

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/HairIcy2839 [link] [comments]

    Seoul, travel
  • ‘Act fast, or miss out’: Korean retail investors look to Wall Street debut stocks for hefty gains

    Aug 17, 2025
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    ‘Act fast, or miss out’: Korean retail investors look to Wall Street debut stocks for hefty gains

    Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange operator, jumps 176% in its NYSE debut on Aug. 13, 2025 (Courtesy of Getty Images) When…

    Koreans, Naver, Nvidia, Question, Seoul
  • Woori Bank opens Austin’s first Korean lender branch as US presence gathers pace

    Aug 17, 2025
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    Woori Bank opens Austin’s first Korean lender branch as US presence gathers pace

    A view of Woori America Bank’s headquarters, Woori Bank’s US subsidiary, located on 33rd Street in New York’s Koreatown, across…

    Houston, Koreans, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • How to enjoy fresh raw fish in Seoul

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How to enjoy fresh raw fish in Seoul

    Everything was unbelievably fresh and sliced to order. Totally get you ₩120,000 for sashimi and ₩50,000 for raw seafood does…

    Seoul
  • Global investors flock to K-beauty startups as sector mints new unicorn

    Aug 17, 2025
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    Global investors flock to K-beauty startups as sector mints new unicorn

    Memebox is a fast-growing South Korean beauty brand (Screenshot captured from its website) South Korea’s beauty startup scene is attracting…

    Medical, Memebox, request, Seoul
  • Korean women

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I’m 24 year old Indian boy from bihar. I am currently studying at Seoul University and everybody even women…

    Seoul, study
  • FIFTY FIFTY Stuns Fans in Exclusive August 2025 Kitto Magazine Pictorial

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    FIFTY FIFTY Stuns Fans in Exclusive August 2025 Kitto Magazine Pictorial

    Photo Credits: KITTO Magazine. ATTRAKT The August 2025 edition of Kitto magazine unveils a visually arresting pictorial with global K-pop sensation FIFTY…

    K-pop, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • rating every blackpink album/ep/single from best to worst

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    about 5 months ago, i created a post called “rating every aespa album from best to worst”. well, i thought…

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Looking for Nail Tech courses in seoul

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an international student in seoul on a D-2 visa and I want to start working as a nail tech…

    Seoul
  • Korean Billionaire’s villa(like Manor of medieval nobleman)

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Billionaire’s villa(like Manor of medieval nobleman)

    SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won has a huge villa in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. The villa is named Gyewon Yulrim. Its…

    history, Seoul
  • Need help finding good regional universities for Film/TV under GKS-U

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I’m applying for the GKS-U scholarship next year and I’m trying to figure out which regional (outside of…

    Seoul
  • Hi! Have You been in Hongdae? For mi it is highlight of Seoul 🥰🥰🥰

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Hi! Have You been in Hongdae? For mi it is highlight of Seoul 🥰🥰🥰

    What are yours favourtite places in Korea? submitted by /u/urbanexploreeer [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Anime figure arcades

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I recently came to travel in korea, and I was surprised that most if not ALL arcade prizes were…

    Japan, Seoul, travel
  • Gwangbokjeol 2025 Set to Mark the Start of Lee Jae Myung Government

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    President Lee Jae Myung officially took office more than two months ago, on June 4th. He is going to use…

    Japan, K-pop, Politics, Seoul
  • I plan to work and move to Korea

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Ever since I was a kid, I have always felt the need to move out of the States. At the…

    Seoul, study
  • Emergency dental clinic open on holidays in Seoul

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone know of a decent dental clinic in seoul that’s open today? We need emergency care asap🙏 submitted by…

    Seoul
  • Ministry Ends Yoon’s Private Meetings, Dismisses Seoul Detention Center Chief Over Privilege Row l KBS WORLD

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/azurebus7th [link] [comments]

    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
  • KBO-leading Lions sign ex-MLB pitcher PaddackJuly 11, 2026
    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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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