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  • Looking for a b-boy/b-girl who gives beginner breakdance lessons in Seoul

    Jun 18, 2025
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    Hey! I’ll be in Seoul for the entire summer and I’ve always wanted to try breakdancing. I have experience in…

    Seoul
  • [MEGATHREAD] NewJeans Appeal Fails

    Jun 18, 2025
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    On 17th June, the Seoul High Court rejected the members of NewJeans’ appeal against the injunction that barred them from…

    Controversy, Discussion, fail, Seoul
  • It’s time to spend: Korean shoppers loosen purse strings on luxuries, hotels

    Jun 18, 2025
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    It’s time to spend: Korean shoppers loosen purse strings on luxuries, hotels

    Consumers are spending again after the presidential election South Korea’s long-dormant consumer sector is showing signs of revival, as shoppers…

    Coupang, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, martial law, myeongdong, Naver, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Amazon, Alibaba, TikTok up ante to woo Korean beauty brands

    Jun 18, 2025
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    Amazon, Alibaba, TikTok up ante to woo Korean beauty brands

    The AliExpress Korea Seller Forum in December, 2024 (Couresty of AliExpress)  Riding the wave of global enthusiasm for K-Beauty, e-commerce…

    Coupang, Japan, KT, Seoul
  • July Vacation on Seoul

    Jun 18, 2025
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    Hello, our family is planning to visit korea this July, because of watching tiktok according to them July is rainy…

    family, KT, Seoul, travel
  • S.Korea’s Lee, Japan’s Ishiba agree to deepen ties, resume shuttle diplomacy

    Jun 18, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee, Japan’s Ishiba agree to deepen ties, resume shuttle diplomacy

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

    Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Tokyo, Ukraine
  • LG Display to invest $925.4 mn in smaller, high-end OLED

    Jun 17, 2025
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    LG Display to invest $925.4 mn in smaller, high-end OLED

    LG DIsplay booth at SID’s Display Week 2025 (Courtesy of LG Display)  LG Display Co., the world’s top large-sized organic…

    LG, Samsung, Seoul, TCL
  • US, South Korea talks scrapped after Trump cuts G7 short

    Jun 17, 2025
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    US, South Korea talks scrapped after Trump cuts G7 short

    The two leaders were expected to discuss tariffs, defense cost-sharing and regional security ALBERTA, Calgary – A planned meeting between…

    Alberta, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • EQT taps ex-DHK Management CEO to lead S.Korea real estate push

    Jun 17, 2025
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    EQT taps ex-DHK Management CEO to lead S.Korea real estate push

    Kim Dae-hyun, partner and head of EQT Real Estate Korea (Courtesy of EQT Partners)  Swedish asset manager EQT Partners, also…

    family, Japan, Seoul
  • Affirma Capital to acquire Equis’ Korean waste assets for $294 million

    Jun 17, 2025
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    Affirma Capital to acquire Equis’ Korean waste assets for $294 million

    CEK Yeosu (Courtesy of CEK)  Affirma Capital, a Singapore-headquartered buyout private equity firm, has agreed to acquire an entire portfolio…

    Cycling, Korea Development, Seoul
  • Miri Capital closes in on STIC Investments chairman’s stake

    Jun 17, 2025
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    Miri Capital closes in on STIC Investments chairman’s stake

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Miri Capital Management LLC has steadily raised its stake in STIC Investments Inc., narrowing the ownership…

    Seoul
  • S.Korea’s power transformer exports soar as global supply shortage bites

    Jun 17, 2025
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    S.Korea’s power transformer exports soar as global supply shortage bites

    Ultra-high voltage transformers made by Hyosung Heavy Industries South Korean power equipment makers are riding a wave of export growth,…

    Hyundai, Medical, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s CDMO giant Samsung Biologics to offer CRO services

    Jun 16, 2025
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    S.Korea’s CDMO giant Samsung Biologics to offer CRO services

    A researcher checks a bioreactor inside a Samsung Biologics cell-cultivating facilicy (Courtesy of Samsung Biologics)  Samsung Biologics Co., the world’s…

    Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • CJ CGV under pressure to shed China, Vietnam cinema assets

    Jun 16, 2025
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    CJ CGV under pressure to shed China, Vietnam cinema assets

    A CGV multiplex in Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) MBK Partners and Mirae Asset Securities Co. are considering divesting CGI Holdings…

    BTS, fail, Seoul
  • MONSTA X Unveils Striking Allure Korea July 2025 Covers and Teases Exciting Summer Plan

    Jun 16, 2025
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    MONSTA X Unveils Striking Allure Korea July 2025 Covers and Teases Exciting Summer Plan

    Photo Credits: ALLURE Korea. Starship Entertainment MONSTA X has once again proven their status as global trendsetters with the preview…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • South Korean eyewear poised to spark next global K-wave

    Jun 16, 2025
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    South Korean eyewear poised to spark next global K-wave

    (Courtesy of Gentle Monster)  As eyewear evolves into a key fashion statement, South Korea’s homegrown brands are setting their sights…

    Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • 2 foreigners arrested over walking path fire in Seoul Forest Park

    Jun 16, 2025
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    2 foreigners arrested over walking path fire in Seoul Forest Park

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

    Seoul
  • SK, AWS to build South Korea’s largest, multibillion-dollar AI data center

    Jun 16, 2025
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    SK, AWS to build South Korea’s largest, multibillion-dollar AI data center

    AI data center South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK and Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), the world’s largest cloud platform provider,…

    Kakao, KT, Naver, Putin, Samsung, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • ZEROBASEONE’s Gyuvin Stuns in CHIC Magazine July 2025 Pictorial: A Rising Star’s Journey and Group Achievements

    Jun 15, 2025
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    ZEROBASEONE’s Gyuvin Stuns in CHIC Magazine July 2025 Pictorial: A Rising Star’s Journey and Group Achievements

    Photo Credits: CHIC Magazine. WAKEONE Entertainnent In the July 2025 issue of CHIC Magazine, ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Gyuvin delivers a memorable…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • You Dayeon Unveils Dreamy Concept Photos for Debut Mini Album “First Light” and Announces 2025 Concert Dates

    Jun 15, 2025
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    You Dayeon Unveils Dreamy Concept Photos for Debut Mini Album “First Light” and Announces 2025 Concert Dates

    Photo Credits: Dot Music You Dayeon, a rising force in the K-pop scene, has just released the concept photos for…

    Busan, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Getting a Bank account made with a tourist visa

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I have a question to ask. I’m currently living in Seoul and I was brought to Korea to help…

    Coupang, LG, Question, request, Seoul
  • K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    Jun 15, 2025
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    K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    A banner featuring BTS member Jimin was displaced on a building near HYBE headquarters in Yongsan on June 11 With…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • Christian protesters and their Jesus Army children perform YMCA by the Village People outside SQCF

    Jun 14, 2025
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    Christian protesters and their Jesus Army children perform YMCA by the Village People outside SQCF

    From queer anthem to conservative song, YMCA was performed several times across the street from the Seoul Queer Culture Festival.…

    Christian Protest, Protest, Seoul, Seoul Queer Culture Festival
  • Postcard from Seoul !!

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hi im looking to collect a post card from seoul ( a k-drama themed or kimchi or jeju themed postcard…

    Jeju, K-drama, Kimchi, Seoul
  • If you plan to visit Korea, do not make the mistake of buying WOWPASS, prepaid debit card.

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Not only you can’t use Vis* credit card to recharge(since 2023), they now blocked Paypal as well since June 5th.…

    Busan, Seoul
  • STAYC Unveils Summer Fashion and Exclusive Insights in MAPS Japan 2025 Vol.5 Pictorial Preview

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    STAYC Unveils Summer Fashion and Exclusive Insights in MAPS Japan 2025 Vol.5 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: MAPS Japan. High Up Entertainment STAYC, the rising K-pop girl group under High Up Entertainment, is stepping into…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Photography, Seoul
  • ‘No tickets left’: Seoul Int’l Book Fair sells out before opening

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘No tickets left’: Seoul Int’l Book Fair sells out before opening

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

    Seoul
  • I only ordered one of the dishes on that table (I love banchan so much!)

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I only ordered one of the dishes on that table (I love banchan so much!)

    Coming back late into Seoul I was looking for a dinner spot when I came across a small restaurant in…

    Seoul
  • Want to look beautiful? – Here’s ‘the Made In Korea’ mask pack

    Jun 13, 2025
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    Want to look beautiful? – Here’s ‘the Made In Korea’ mask pack

    Mask packs on display at a Coex beauty product expo in Seoul South Korean face mask packs – a flagship…

    driver, Fame, K-drama, K-pop, Seoul, Shopping
  • LG Chem closes $1 bn water filter division sale to Glenwood PE

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem closes $1 bn water filter division sale to Glenwood PE

    Reverse osmosis membrane filter (Courtesy of LG Chem) LG Chem Ltd. said on Friday it has finalized the sale of…

    Japan, LG, Seoul
  • President Lee: Businesses at center of policy priorities for economic growth

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    President Lee: Businesses at center of policy priorities for economic growth

    President Lee Jae-myung (center) speaks before meeting with business leaders on June 13, 2025 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on…

    Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Perspectives, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress
  • Seoul agrees to reduce Jakarta’s KF-21 cost share by two thirds

    Jun 13, 2025
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    Seoul agrees to reduce Jakarta’s KF-21 cost share by two thirds

    The KF-21 Boramae, South Korea’s first domestically developed fighter jet South Korea has finally agreed to reduce Indonesia’s contribution to…

    request, Seoul
  • JLL, Savills to lead Seoul Square sale in $1 bn deal

    Jun 13, 2025
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    JLL, Savills to lead Seoul Square sale in $1 bn deal

    The brick-colored facade of Seoul Square, located directly across Seoul Station JLL and Savills have been tapped to lead the…

    KT, Seoul, Subway
  • Seoul set for 1st by recycling 100% of presidential election banners

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul set for 1st by recycling 100% of presidential election banners

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

    Cycling, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung, SK face new pressure to expand investment in USJuly 10, 2026
    Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are facing renewed pressure to… Read more: Samsung, SK face new pressure to expand investment in US
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    The Korea Times held an online seminar Thursday for international… Read more: Korea Times webinar offers foreign students strategies for landing internships
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    The legal process for handling the estate of late Taiwanese… Read more: Barbie Hsu’s ex-husband says he’ll respect DJ Koo’s inheritance share as estate process moves forward
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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