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  • HMM to buy back $1.5 bn shares, paving way for KDB’s fund recovery

    Aug 14, 2025
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    HMM to buy back $1.5 bn shares, paving way for KDB’s fund recovery

    HMM Co., South Korea’s largest shipping firm, will buy back and cancel 2.14 trillion won ($1.5 billion) worth of shares,…

    Hyundai, Korea Development, Seoul
  • Glory days of Seoul’s black markets – The Korea Times

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Glory days of Seoul’s black markets – The Korea Times

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

    Seoul
  • Mastern Investment puts 13 E-Mart outlets up for sale in package deal

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Mastern Investment puts 13 E-Mart outlets up for sale in package deal

    E-Mart is the supermarket brand of Shinsegae Group Mastern Investment Management Co., a Seoul-based real estate investment firm, is putting…

    daegu, request, Seoul
  • UCK Partners sues ex-employee in Korea’s 1st PE noncompete case

    Aug 14, 2025
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    UCK Partners sues ex-employee in Korea’s 1st PE noncompete case

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) UCK Partners has sued a former senior employee who joined local rival Premier Partners in June,…

    Seoul
  • Daishin, Hanwha seen leading bid for S.Korea’s top real estate investor IGIS Asset

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Daishin, Hanwha seen leading bid for S.Korea’s top real estate investor IGIS Asset

    IGIS Asset Management headquarters in Seoul The sale of a controlling stake in South Korea’s top real estate asset management…

    Seoul
  • Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Harim is South Korea’s leading poultry processor South Korean bulk carrier operator Pan Ocean Co., a unit of the country’s…

    family, history, LG, purpose, request, Seoul
  • Hana Bank, Vietnam’s BIDV to expand cross-border QR payment services under strategic partnership

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Hana Bank, Vietnam’s BIDV to expand cross-border QR payment services under strategic partnership

    Hana Bank CEO Lee Ho-seong (right) and Le Ngoc Lam, CEO of BIDV, pose for a photo after signing an…

    Seoul
  • Question about SIM cards for my study abroad in South Korea

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For context, I am studying abroad this fall in Seoul and as I search around about SIM cards and eSIM…

    Advice, Question, Seoul, study
  • Student discounts for international student

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m moving to Seoul soon for my master’s program at Yonsei University (GKS scholar) and planning to buy…

    Seoul, Shopping
  • South Korea names new heads for finance and competition regulators

    Aug 13, 2025
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    South Korea names new heads for finance and competition regulators

    Lee Eog-weon (left), the nominee for Financial Services Commission (FSC), and Lee Chan-jin, the nominee for Financial Supervisory Service (FSS)…

    Democracy, North Korea, Seoul
  • Disney, Marvel, Star Wars stories to get Korean webtoon makeover

    Aug 13, 2025
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    Disney, Marvel, Star Wars stories to get Korean webtoon makeover

    (Courtesy of Webtoon Entertainment) Webtoon Entertainment Inc. is bringing Iron Man, Spider-Man, Darth Vader and Beauty and the Beast to…

    Japan, legendary story, Naver, Seoul, squid game
  • An Yujin Makes History: Defining Summer Elegance for L’OFFICIEL Hommes China August 2025

    Aug 13, 2025
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    An Yujin Makes History: Defining Summer Elegance for L’OFFICIEL Hommes China August 2025

    Photo Credits: L’OFFICIEL Hommes China. Starship Entertainment Effortlessly merging youth and confidence, An Yujin of IVE graces the cover of…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s Lee to visit Japan next week for talks with Ishiba, resumes shuttle diplomacy

    Aug 13, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee to visit Japan next week for talks with Ishiba, resumes shuttle diplomacy

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their talks on the sidelines of…

    Alberta, Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, history, Hyundai, Japan, LG, North Korea, Pyongyang, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • LG CNS to build AI data center in Vietnam, accelerating Southeast Asia push

    Aug 13, 2025
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    LG CNS to build AI data center in Vietnam, accelerating Southeast Asia push

    LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon, VNPT Chairman To Dung Thai, VNPT Vice President Ngo Dien Hy and Korea Investment Real…

    LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Putin, Seoul
  • Visiting a Jjimjilbang for the first time as a female

    Aug 13, 2025
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    Hi, I F28 recently moved to Seoul from India due to work, I’m planning to visit a korean spa/ Jjimjilbang…

    Seoul
  • Korea Investment Partners invests $10 million in Elon Musk’s SpaceX

    Aug 13, 2025
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    Korea Investment Partners invests $10 million in Elon Musk’s SpaceX

    An image of Starlink satellite operated by SpaceX Korea Investment Partners Co. (KIP), one of South Korea’s largest venture capital…

    KT, Seoul
  • Red Velvet Joy Unveils Intimate and Romantic Vibes in Upcoming 1st Mini Album Teasers

    Aug 12, 2025
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    Red Velvet Joy Unveils Intimate and Romantic Vibes in Upcoming 1st Mini Album Teasers

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Red Velvet’s Joy is stepping into the solo spotlight with her much-anticipated first mini album, “From…

    Seoul
  • NCSOFT surges past Krafton on robust Q2; high hopes for Aion 2 game release in H2

    Aug 12, 2025
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    NCSOFT surges past Krafton on robust Q2; high hopes for Aion 2 game release in H2

    NCSOFT’S Aion 2 gameplay trailer NCSOFT Corp., a major South Korean game developer and publisher, has regained its lead over…

    mobile game, Seoul
  • S.Korea-US summit set for Aug. 25 with focus on security, economy

    Aug 12, 2025
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    S.Korea-US summit set for Aug. 25 with focus on security, economy

    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US President Donald Trump President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Military, Peace, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • Asking for help finding a missing family member in Seoul

    Aug 12, 2025
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    Hi r/korea, About two days ago my aunt landed in Seoul from Vietnam as a layover to the United States.…

    family, Seoul, travel
  • ITAEWON at Night – Seoul – 2016-18 – Illustration Collection

    Aug 12, 2025
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    ITAEWON at Night – Seoul – 2016-18 – Illustration Collection

    Illustrations from Itaewon 이태원 Seoul from 2016-18. The art depicts the party life of the local bars and the streets…

    Seoul, Soju
  • Yves Unveils ‘Soft Error’: A Hauntingly Beautiful Journey of Emotional Depth and Electronic Innovation

    Aug 12, 2025
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    Yves Unveils ‘Soft Error’: A Hauntingly Beautiful Journey of Emotional Depth and Electronic Innovation

    Photo Credits: Paix Per Mil. GOLDEN MOON. A fresh, intricate chapter unfolds in the rising K-pop landscape with Yves’s third…

    K-pop, Mystery, Seoul
  • Night Golf Weekend of August 23rd.

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone. For context, I (M30) am an avid golfer in the US and am coming to Seoul for a…

    Seoul
  • After KPop Demon Hunters, it’s the era of K-everything; what’s next?

    Aug 11, 2025
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    After KPop Demon Hunters, it’s the era of K-everything; what’s next?

    KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most streamed movie on Netflix globally (Courtfesy of Netflix) Global enthusiasm for Korean culture…

    BTS, G7, K-pop, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Bae Suzy Defines Contemporary Elegance in Harper’s BAZAAR x CELINE August 2025 Covers for Southeast Asia

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Bae Suzy Defines Contemporary Elegance in Harper’s BAZAAR x CELINE August 2025 Covers for Southeast Asia

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR. CELINE. Management SOOP Bae Suzy graces the August 2025 covers of Harper’s BAZAAR for Thailand, Singapore,…

    K-pop, Mystery, Seoul
  • Seoul skyline at sunset from Lotte World Tower

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Seoul skyline at sunset from Lotte World Tower

    submitted by /u/Siddhu312 [link] [comments]

    Lotte, Lotte World, Seoul
  • Lee Minhyuk Returns with Long-Awaited Solo Concert ‘HOOK – WHO : KING’ in Seoul

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Lee Minhyuk Returns with Long-Awaited Solo Concert ‘HOOK – WHO : KING’ in Seoul

    Photo Credits: BTOB COMPANY BTOB’s Lee Minhyuk, also known by his solo stage name HUTA, is gearing up to reconnect…

    K-pop, Mystery, Seoul
  • KT reports record operating profit on robust AI business in Q2

    Aug 11, 2025
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    KT reports record operating profit on robust AI business in Q2

    KT CEO Kim Young-shub (left) and Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp shaking hands after agreeing on the two companies’…

    fail, KT, LG, Naver, Putin, Seoul
  • Spotify Unveils ‘My Spotify’ Campaign Featuring Peggy Gou, Zion.T, and Danny Ko [PRESS RELEASE]

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Spotify Unveils ‘My Spotify’ Campaign Featuring Peggy Gou, Zion.T, and Danny Ko [PRESS RELEASE]

    Campaign celebrates personalized listening experiences through artist-led storytelling andiconic Spotify features SEOUL – August 11, 2025: Spotify, the world’s most…

    Advertisement, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • South Korea, Vietnam to nearly double bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030

    Aug 11, 2025
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    South Korea, Vietnam to nearly double bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (first on right) and To Lam (second on left), general secretary of Vietnam’s Communist…

    Hyundai, Korean Technology, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • EQT acquires controlling stake in Remember, Korea’s answer to LinkedIn

    Aug 11, 2025
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    EQT acquires controlling stake in Remember, Korea’s answer to LinkedIn

    Remember & Company operates Korea’s most popular business card and networking app Sweden’s EQT Partners, one of Europe’s largest private…

    driver, family, Seoul
  • Halal Food in Korea🇰🇷

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone. Is halal food common in Korea, especially in big cities like Seoul, Busan, and Incheon? Are there many…

    Busan, Seoul
  • Custom jewellery in Seoul?

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have a ring and some other pieces, that I am considering have redone into another piece. That kinda of…

    Seoul
  • The Seoul ‘convenience stores’ fighting loneliness

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    The Seoul ‘convenience stores’ fighting loneliness

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

    Seoul
  • Whee In Launches Her First Solo Asia Fan-Con Tour ‘OWHEECE’ with a Chic Office-Inspired Concept and Exclusive Dates

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Whee In Launches Her First Solo Asia Fan-Con Tour ‘OWHEECE’ with a Chic Office-Inspired Concept and Exclusive Dates

    Photo Credits: Around US Entertainment 2025 marks a major milestone for Whee In, the celebrated MAMAMOO vocalist, as she embarks…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment. Warner Music Japan ITZY is set to deepen their connection with fans through their highly anticipated…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
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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