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  • President Lee meets Samsung chief amid stalled US, Korea trade talks

    Jul 25, 2025
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    President Lee meets Samsung chief amid stalled US, Korea trade talks

    Lee Jae-yong (left), chairman of Samsung Electronics, speaks with President Lee Jae-myung at a group meeting with other business leaders…

    Advice, automotive, Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Seoul likely to miss US tariff deal deadline as Washington abruptly cancels 2+2 trade talks

    Jul 24, 2025
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    Seoul likely to miss US tariff deal deadline as Washington abruptly cancels 2+2 trade talks

    Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (center) drops his planned trip to the US as Washington aruptly cancels bilateral trade talks The…

    automotive, BTS, Busan, Donald Trump, fail, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • S.Korea avoids recession with 0.6% Q2 GDP growth; US tariff impact seen limited

    Jul 24, 2025
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    S.Korea avoids recession with 0.6% Q2 GDP growth; US tariff impact seen limited

    Trucks carrying container boxes to the PNC Terminal at the Port of Busan The South Korean economy returned to firmer…

    Busan, Donald Trump, financial crisis, Seoul
  • North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?

    Jul 24, 2025
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    North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?

    submitted by /u/Affectionate_Run_799 [link] [comments]

    Military, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Camping in Seoul noeul park

    Jul 23, 2025
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    Camping in Seoul noeul park

    “This is the National Noeul Campsite near Seoul World Cup Stadium. It’s $10 per night. The weather’s been insanely hot…

    Seoul
  • night view in seoul

    Jul 23, 2025
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    night view in seoul

    lol 🫶 near yong-san Gu with nam-san tower👍 submitted by /u/Expensive_Reading739 [link] [comments]

    G7, Seoul
  • PwC Korea named to lead $360 mn sale of K Shipbuilding; preferred buyer likely by year-end

    Jul 23, 2025
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    PwC Korea named to lead $360 mn sale of K Shipbuilding; preferred buyer likely by year-end

    K Shipbuilding, the reborn STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, is a mid-tier Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding Co., once a rising star…

    Deloitte, financial crisis, Military, Samsung, Seoul
  • GM CEO Mary Barra quells Korea exit talk amid mounting auto tariff pressures

    Jul 23, 2025
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    GM CEO Mary Barra quells Korea exit talk amid mounting auto tariff pressures

    GM’s logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan US auto giant General Motors…

    Donald Trump, Seoul
  • Visiting Dodaeri Yongso Waterfall: Cliff jumps and cool, clear water

    Jul 23, 2025
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    Visiting Dodaeri Yongso Waterfall: Cliff jumps and cool, clear water

    (Image source: news1) I wanted to share a summer spot I visited recently. It’s called Dodae-ri Yongso Waterfall (도대리 용소폭포)(located…

    Seoul
  • Kakao, Naver step up global AI hunt amid fierce tech race

    Jul 23, 2025
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    Kakao, Naver step up global AI hunt amid fierce tech race

    South Korea’s internet pioneers, Kakao Corp. and Naver Corp., are ramping up overseas investments in artificial intelligence startups, shifting focus…

    Kakao, Medical, Naver, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Virtual no more: KPop Demon Hunters OST nominated at K-pop awards

    Jul 23, 2025
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    Virtual no more: KPop Demon Hunters OST nominated at K-pop awards

    Zoey (left), Rumi (center) and Mira of the fictional girl group Huntrix They are no longer just virtual. Netflix Inc.’s…

    Japan, K-pop, Medical, Seoul
  • sunset of seoul

    Jul 22, 2025
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    sunset of seoul

    near yeouido! lol 🫰 submitted by /u/Expensive_Reading739 [link] [comments]

    G7, Seoul
  • LG launches ChatExaone AI beta service, available soon for enterprise use

    Jul 22, 2025
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    LG launches ChatExaone AI beta service, available soon for enterprise use

    Lim Woo-hyung, co-head of LG AI Research, gives a speech at a media event in Seoul on July 22, 2025…

    LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Medical, Seoul, Stress
  • Olive Young, a must-stop for foreign visitors to South Korea

    Jul 22, 2025
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    Olive Young, a must-stop for foreign visitors to South Korea

    An Olive Young store in Myeongdong, Seoul, a special store catering to foreign shoppers (Courtesy of CJ Olive Young) For…

    Busan, Jeju, Kimchi, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism
  • Hyundai Hyms sale kicks off as J& Private Equity sends out teaser letters

    Jul 22, 2025
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    Hyundai Hyms sale kicks off as J& Private Equity sends out teaser letters

    HD Hyundai’s booth at Gastech 2023 in Singapore Hyundai Hyms Co., a Kodadq-listed ship block manufacturer, is officially on the…

    Hyundai, Seoul
  • South Korea, US to resume trade talks ahead of tariff deadline

    Jul 22, 2025
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    South Korea, US to resume trade talks ahead of tariff deadline

    Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yoon-cheol (center) speaks at a meeting on key economic…

    automotive, Donald Trump, martial law, Military, Seoul
  • TaylorMade sale takes new turn; F&F hires Goldman for bid

    Jul 22, 2025
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    TaylorMade sale takes new turn; F&F hires Goldman for bid

    TaylorMade ambassador Daniel Henney (Courtesy of TaylorMade) F&F Holdings Co., a South Korean fashion retailer and the largest strategic investor…

    fail, Protest, Seoul
  • To everyone interested in hanbok, an exciting opportunity is coming up!

    Jul 22, 2025
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    The Hanbok Store Expo (Hanbok Sangjeom) will be held this August at COEX in Seoul. It’s a large-scale event where…

    Seoul
  • HELP! WHAT IS THIS SAUCE??

    Jul 21, 2025
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    HELP! WHAT IS THIS SAUCE??

    There is an all you can eat Korean BBQ restaurant in Los Angeles called “Road To Seoul” They have a…

    Seoul
  • TPG’s sale of cosmetics packaging specialist Samhwa to KKR: A textbook turnaround story

    Jul 21, 2025
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    TPG’s sale of cosmetics packaging specialist Samhwa to KKR: A textbook turnaround story

    Samhwa is a Korean cosmetics packaging specialist Global private equity firm TPG has struck one of this year’s standout mid-cap…

    family, Kakao, LG, LVMH, Seoul
  • Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    Jul 20, 2025
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    Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    A foreign tourist receives skincare and makeup services at CJ Olive Young’s flagship beauty concept store, Olive Young N Seongsu,…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT, request, Seoul, Social Media, Tourism
  • Seoul

    Jul 20, 2025
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    Seoul

    submitted by /u/Candid_Positive8832 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Jul 20, 2025
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    From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black label For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the irresistible rhythms of K-pop or…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Parents, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • IMM PE pitches A’pieu sale in breakup of struggling Able C&C

    Jul 20, 2025
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    IMM PE pitches A’pieu sale in breakup of struggling Able C&C

    A’pieu blushers (Courtesy of A’pieu) IMM Private Equity Inc. is pursuing a separate sale of A’pieu, a color makeup brand…

    fail, Seoul
  • Texas BBQ in Seoul? Ghost Black is the real deal

    Jul 19, 2025
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    Texas BBQ in Seoul? Ghost Black is the real deal

    https://preview.redd.it/7ce2t6fkzrdf1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a083b480a71dbb8e3ffb202d1fa4dc00a4474eec https://preview.redd.it/7uspo7fkzrdf1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a617cb9e9c7713bf9876ab02a92c37d2b3cb06b7 You wouldn’t think of Seoul for Texas BBQ, but Ghost Black changed my mind.It’s like someone airlifted a…

    Seoul
  • Texas BBQ in Seoul? Ghost Black is the real deal

    Jul 19, 2025
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    Texas BBQ in Seoul? Ghost Black is the real deal

    You wouldn’t think of Seoul for Texas BBQ, but Ghost Black changed my mind.It’s like someone airlifted a pitmaster from…

    Seoul
  • Rain & thunder in Seoul tonight

    Jul 18, 2025
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    Loud thunder and heavy rain hitting Seoul now. Not a peaceful night. Might wanna keep an umbrella with you these…

    Peace, Seoul
  • How long do these kimchi last in the fridge?

    Jul 18, 2025
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    How long do these kimchi last in the fridge?

    Saw these at a Korean department store in Seoul. Thinking of bringing some back home,anyone know how long they last…

    Kimchi, Seoul
  • Yes, it’s K-beauty: Buying interest for makeup brands runs high even before they’re up for sale

    Jul 18, 2025
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    Yes, it’s K-beauty: Buying interest for makeup brands runs high even before they’re up for sale

    Korean make-up or K-beauty is popular in global cosmetics markets In South Korea’s M&A landscape, beauty companies are no longer…

    Discussion, Japan, Medical, Naver, Seoul
  • Don’t wanna come here?

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Yesterday, I took some photos of a Airbnb in Seoul. Actually I am an amateur photographer. And the stay owner…

    Seoul
  • Let me knoww

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! 🧡 I came across this school uniform and I’m really curious to know which high school in Gangnam,…

    Seoul
  • Remember This event : A Halloween Celebration Turned Deadly in Itaewon : This tragic halloween stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon district, detailing the horrifying crowd crush that led to over 150 people Killed.

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Remember This event : A Halloween Celebration Turned Deadly in Itaewon : This tragic halloween stampede in Seoul’s Itaewon district, detailing the horrifying crowd crush that led to over 150 people Killed.

    submitted by /u/Flashy_Bench5027 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Cheonggyecheon Stream : Sunset and Soothing Waters

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Cheonggyecheon Stream : Sunset and Soothing Waters

    Witnessing a breathtaking sunset right in the heart of Seoul, with the river flowing by and people escaping the heat…

    Seoul
  • Hanwha seeks to buy Paraspara Seoul from developer tied to Banyan Tree Busan fire

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Hanwha seeks to buy Paraspara Seoul from developer tied to Banyan Tree Busan fire

    A bird’s-eye view of Paraspara Seoul (Courtesy of Paraspara Seoul) Hanwha Hotels & Resorts Co. is in talks to acquire…

    Busan, Ourhome, Punishment, Seoul, Stress
  • S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Jul 17, 2025
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    S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Samsung Group Chairman Jay Y. Lee gives a speech during a visit by US President Joe Biden to the chipmaker’s…

    history, KT, Medical, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Scandal, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Maru SF to open in Silicon Valley in November as Korean startup gateway

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Maru SF to open in Silicon Valley in November as Korean startup gateway

    Maru SF in San Mateo, CA (Courtesy of Asan Nanum Foundation) Maru SF, a startup campus and networking hub operated…

    family, Hyundai, Seoul
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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