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  • HanmiGlobal to host global summit on AI-driven future of project management

    Jun 2, 2026
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    HanmiGlobal to host global summit on AI-driven future of project management

    Construction project management (PM) firm HanmiGlobal will host an international summit on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation in the industry this…

    POSCO, Seoul
  • Korean struggles reflected in dueling renditions of Chekhov classic

    Jun 2, 2026
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    Korean struggles reflected in dueling renditions of Chekhov classic

    Two versions of an unhappy uncle have drawn Korean theatergoers this May, as Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” arrived in Seoul…

    Celebrity, Koreans, LG, Peace, Seoul
  • BHC Fried Chicken

    Jun 2, 2026
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    BHC Fried Chicken

    I know fried chicken for breakfast isn’t everyone’s thing, but this combo absolutely hit the spot. Picked up some BHC…

    coffee, Japan, Seoul, travel
  • Creamy Without Cream — Korea’s Beloved Perilla Seed Noodles

    Jun 1, 2026
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    Creamy Without Cream — Korea’s Beloved Perilla Seed Noodles

    A creamy Korean noodle soup made with ground perilla seeds. It looks rich like a cream soup, but there’s no…

    LG, Perilla seeds, Seoul, travel
  • Atheart — Beauty+ Digital Cover, June 2026: Sharp Edge, Soft Knife

    Jun 1, 2026
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    Atheart — Beauty+ Digital Cover, June 2026: Sharp Edge, Soft Knife

    Nahyun and Arin of Atheart have no interest in being palatable. They have interest in being inevitable. Nahyun & Arin…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Former Seoul National University Professor Choi Jeong-woon, ‘Social Scientist of May,’ Passes Away

    May 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Seoul
  • From the streets of Seoul, Korea, in support of Palestine.

    May 31, 2026
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    From the streets of Seoul, Korea, in support of Palestine.

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

    Seoul
  • Negative campaigning overshadows local elections

    May 31, 2026
    in News
    Negative campaigning overshadows local elections

    Korea’s June 3 local elections have entered their final stretch amid a surge of allegations and political attacks, with negative…

    Busan, Seoul
  • Nvidia CEO’s visit to Korea stokes hopes on physical AI collaboration

    May 31, 2026
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    Nvidia CEO’s visit to Korea stokes hopes on physical AI collaboration

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit Korea this week, stoking expectations over the artificial intelligence (AI) platform company’s…

    Hyundai, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Pink’s Seoul Korea

    May 31, 2026
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    Pink’s Seoul Korea

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

    Japan, Seoul
  • The Art of Being Jinyoung – Cosmopolitan Korea – June 2026 Issue

    May 30, 2026
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    The Art of Being Jinyoung – Cosmopolitan Korea – June 2026 Issue

    Park Jinyoung on reinvention after silence, the language of a comeback, and what it means to arrive — fully —…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Question, Seoul, Teenager
  • SEVENTEEN Joshua: The Gentleman Who Embodies K-Pop’s Future

    May 30, 2026
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    SEVENTEEN Joshua: The Gentleman Who Embodies K-Pop’s Future

    Vogue Singapore June 2026 Cover Story The Moment Everything Clicked When does Seventeen’s Joshua feel the most confident? When he’s…

    Advice, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • [TEST DRIVE] BMW M135: A pocket rocket built for pure driving fun

    May 30, 2026
    in News
    [TEST DRIVE] BMW M135: A pocket rocket built for pure driving fun

    The BMW M135 xDrive is the kind of hatchback that instantly reminds you why compact performance cars still matter. Sharp,…

    driver, Seoul
  • Baseball waste surges faster than attendance despite KBO’s green pledge

    May 30, 2026
    in News
    Baseball waste surges faster than attendance despite KBO’s green pledge

    Behind the Korean baseball league’s record-breaking popularity, another statistic has been climbing even faster: waste. While the Korea Baseball Organization…

    fail, LG, Seoul
  • 3AM gukbap and soju at 상암순댜국, Mangwon, Seoul

    May 29, 2026
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    3AM gukbap and soju at 상암순댜국, Mangwon, Seoul

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

    Seoul, Soju
  • Cadillac bets on sales growth in Korea with new Incheon showroom

    May 29, 2026
    in News
    Cadillac bets on sales growth in Korea with new Incheon showroom

    Cadillac and GMC are accelerating their push into Korea’s luxury auto market with a new showroom in Incheon, expanding the…

    Busan, Seoul
  • May is peak “Yajang” (outdoor seating) season in Korea! Tried this local spot that pairs Korean Fried Chicken with Sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup) 🍻

    May 29, 2026
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    May is peak “Yajang” (outdoor seating) season in Korea! Tried this local spot that pairs Korean Fried Chicken with Sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup) 🍻

    Finally visited this famous spot in Jamwon after a popular Korean celebrity chef/singer hyped it up. The half-and-half chicken was…

    Celebrity, Seoul
  • Customs agency’s secondary mail screening nets 3 drug smuggling cases in 60 days

    May 28, 2026
    in News
    Customs agency’s secondary mail screening nets 3 drug smuggling cases in 60 days

    The Korea Customs Service (KCS) said Thursday that its newly launched secondary drug screening system for international mail has resulted…

    Busan, Seoul
  • Anyone dealing with Korean taxes on foreign income?

    May 27, 2026
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    I’m really confused about how income taxes work in Korea. I run a business in another country, but while renewing…

    Seoul
  • Reading about Cortis members’ casting story, do you find it shocking that companies cast trainees at such a young age?

    May 27, 2026
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    So I was reading about Cortis’s members Keonho and Seonghyeon (two members arguably most popular in Korea and China) casting…

    BTS, family, Lotte, Lotte World, Parents, Seoul
  • 2 men stabbed at LG Electronics office in Seoul; suspect in custody

    May 27, 2026
    in News
    2 men stabbed at LG Electronics office in Seoul; suspect in custody

    Two men were stabbed Wednesday at an LG Electronics office in western Seoul, with the suspect currently in custody, authorities…

    LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • Good restaurants in Seoul

    May 27, 2026
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    Good restaurants in Seoul

    I love it 🤩 submitted by /u/Over-Standard5882 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Top diplomats of N. Korea, Singapore hold talks in Pyongyang

    May 27, 2026
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    Top diplomats of N. Korea, Singapore hold talks in Pyongyang

    North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has held talks with her Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan in Pyongyang, state media said…

    Donald Trump, history, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel
  • 2 dead after Seoul overpass partially collapses during removal

    May 26, 2026
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    2 dead after Seoul overpass partially collapses during removal

    submitted by /u/Sea_City1813 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Rating every K-pop performance that I have been to in 2026

    May 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I moved to Seoul in February and since then I have been to several different K-pop performances, from encore concerts,…

    K-pop, Question, Seoul
  • Van Leeuwen ice cream opens in southern Seoul for Korean debut

    May 26, 2026
    in News
    Van Leeuwen ice cream opens in southern Seoul for Korean debut

    A New York-born ice cream brand favored by global celebrities is set to make its debut in Korea this summer…

    Seoul, Subway
  • At least 6 injured after structural collapse at Seoul overpass site

    May 26, 2026
    in News
    At least 6 injured after structural collapse at Seoul overpass site

    An aging overpass in Seoul undergoing removal partially collapsed Tuesday, leaving at least six people injured, officials said. The incident…

    Medical, Seoul
  • STILL HERE, STILL US: WANNA ONE RECLAIM THE MOMENT

    May 26, 2026
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    STILL HERE, STILL US: WANNA ONE RECLAIM THE MOMENT

    The Cover Ten individual covers. One unified story. For the June 2026 digital edition, ELLE Korea does something that feels…

    BTS, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Social Media
  • What are must-eats in Korea this summer (other than samgyetang, naengmyeon and bingsu)?

    May 25, 2026
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    As the title says, I’m looking for must-eats to beat the heat this summer in Seoul! No food restrictions, just…

    Seoul
  • Shinhan Securities hosts George Washington University Korean studies delegation

    May 25, 2026
    in News
    Shinhan Securities hosts George Washington University Korean studies delegation

    Shinhan Securities hosted a student delegation from George Washington University’s Institute for Korean Studies, as part of an overseas study…

    Question, Seoul, study
  • XG: The Signal

    May 25, 2026
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    XG: The Signal

    The dress arrives before the music does. That is the only way to describe the moment Maya steps into frame…

    Demographics, fail, Japan, K-pop, LG, purpose, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Seoul moves to allow foreigners to trade S. Korean ETFs directly

    May 25, 2026
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    Seoul moves to allow foreigners to trade S. Korean ETFs directly

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

    Seoul
  • The sounds of Korea. Literally every morning from my backyard

    May 24, 2026
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    The sounds of Korea. Literally every morning from my backyard

    So I live halfway up a mountain in a remote part of YangPyeong (about 1 hour East of Seoul). Both…

    Peace, Seoul
  • Moving to korea with food allergies

    May 24, 2026
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    Hi, I have had some pretty intense allergies all my life to blueberries and antibiotics. Now my mother HATED mushrooms…

    Advice, Seoul
  • Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    May 24, 2026
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    Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    Hey Redditors! ​For expats working or studying in Korea, or if you know someone who is, I’ve fact-checked and summarized…

    Busan, family, history, Korean Language, Medical, Naver, Parents, Seoul, study
  • FIXED ON GREATNESS: MINGI x MCM IS THE COLLAB K-POP FASHION NEEDED

    May 24, 2026
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    FIXED ON GREATNESS: MINGI x MCM IS THE COLLAB K-POP FASHION NEEDED

    “He doesn’t just wear fashion. He rewires it — frame by frame, drop by drop, like every look is a…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Lotte, Photography, purpose, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • 디에스엠퍼메니쉬, 한국식품과학회서 식물성 오메가-3 역할 제시July 7, 2026
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  • Agoda fined $1.7 mil. for hidden fees, obscure refund policiesJuly 7, 2026
    Korea’s media and communications regulator said Monday that it fined… Read more: Agoda fined $1.7 mil. for hidden fees, obscure refund policies
  • Prosecutors raid Gwangju police station over leak of murder case detailsJuly 7, 2026
    The prosecution on Tuesday raided a police station in the… Read more: Prosecutors raid Gwangju police station over leak of murder case details
  • Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investmentsJuly 7, 2026
    The head of the nation’s financial regulator said Tuesday excessive… Read more: Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investments
  • Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval historyJuly 7, 2026
    A full-scale replica of Korea’s historic diplomatic vessel, the Joseon… Read more: Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history

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  • Seoul police detain man in 60s lying in street after testing positive for methJuly 8, 2026
  • President Lee Jae Myung Proposes Korea-NATO Defense Industry Partnership 2.0July 8, 2026
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  • Unpopular Opinion? The unpolished, hyper-distinctive era of late 2nd Gen / early 3rd Gen was peak K-pop.July 7, 2026
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  • Any gay men have any experience dating/hooking up in Korea? Also, what’s the scene like in 2026?July 7, 2026

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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