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  • CPPIB to enter South Korean rental housing market

    Jan 31, 2025
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    CPPIB to enter South Korean rental housing market

    Apartment buildings in Seoul (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), one of the world’s top 10…

    family, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Samsung vows to focus on high-end memory chips after weak Q4 earnings

    Jan 31, 2025
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    Samsung vows to focus on high-end memory chips after weak Q4 earnings

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip clean room Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, on Friday vowed…

    Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Refresh my perspective – life in Korea

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings, Firstly, I’d like to apologise that this post may be lacking in focus since it relates to a few…

    Curiosity, fail, K-drama, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Parents, Perspectives, Question, Samsung, Samyang, Seoul, study, Teenager, travel
  • Where do you guys buy english board games in Seoul?

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Online options with reasonable shipping are also welcome. submitted by /u/Nwatz [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Had this at Maple Tree House in Seoul, can you identify what it is?

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Had this at Maple Tree House in Seoul, can you identify what it is?

    It was savory and not spicy at all, I have been trying to find what it is. This was not…

    Seoul
  • Koramco REITS chosen as preferred buyer of Crescendo Building in Seoul

    Jan 30, 2025
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    Koramco REITS chosen as preferred buyer of Crescendo Building in Seoul

    The Crescendo Building in central Seoul Koramco REITs Management & Trust Co., a leading South Korean real estate firm, has…

    Deloitte, fail, Samsung, Seoul
  • Nostalgic photos in korea pt.2

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Nostalgic photos in korea pt.2

    Just some nostalgic photos I took for fun in my hometown near seoul. If the upvotes are good, I’ll try…

    LG, Seoul
  • 10-Day South Korea Itinerary (Feb 14–24): Feedback Welcome!

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to South Korea from Feb 14 to 24 and want to focus on outdoor…

    history, Jeju, KT, LG, myeongdong, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, travel
  • Jeonbuk Province to enter race against Seoul to host 2036 Olympic Games

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Jeonbuk Province to enter race against Seoul to host 2036 Olympic Games

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Cross-country bike trail accimmodation

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I’m planning to do the cross-country route this summer at the end of July (starting on the 27th). I’ve…

    daegu, Naver, Seoul
  • South Korea allows foreigners to trade treasuries via omnibus accounts

    Jan 27, 2025
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    South Korea allows foreigners to trade treasuries via omnibus accounts

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea has allowed foreign investors to trade South Korean treasury bonds via omnibus accounts under…

    Seoul
  • Seoul Guarantee Insurance sharply cuts IPO valuation

    Jan 26, 2025
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    Seoul Guarantee Insurance sharply cuts IPO valuation

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Seoul Guarantee Insurance Co. (SGI) has slashed its target valuation by about 40% in a renewed…

    financial crisis, LG, LG CNS, Samsung, Seoul
  • Seoul Police has formed a special investigation team to arrest pastor and riot instigator, Chun Gwang-hoon

    Jan 25, 2025
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    Seoul Police has formed a special investigation team to arrest pastor and riot instigator, Chun Gwang-hoon

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Jennie’s Zen: A Visual and Musical Journey of Artistic Expression and an upcoming tour

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jennie’s Zen: A Visual and Musical Journey of Artistic Expression and an upcoming tour

    Photo Credit: Photographer and Music Video Director Cho Giseok BLACKPINK’s Jennie has surprised fans with a stunning new music video…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Gentoo introduction page (Courtesy of Waddle)  South Korean artificial intelligence startup Waddle Corp. is gearing up to reshape the online…

    BTS, Kakao, Korean Art, purpose, Question, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • Back to korea

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Back to korea

    A while ago I made a post with some of my photos and experiences in Korea. This week I was…

    Seoul
  • HS Hyosung Advanced Materials seeks to sell tire steel cord business

    Jan 23, 2025
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    HS Hyosung Advanced Materials seeks to sell tire steel cord business

    Tire steel cord made by HS Hyosung Advanced Materials South Korea’s HS Hyosung Advanced Materials Corp. is seeking to sell…

    Seoul
  • S.Korea’s economy grows 2.0% in 2024; Q4 GDP below forecast

    Jan 23, 2025
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    S.Korea’s economy grows 2.0% in 2024; Q4 GDP below forecast

    Empty shops on the street in Seoul, waiting for new tenants (Courtesy New1 Korea)  South Korea’s economy expanded 2.0% last…

    fail, Jeju, martial law, Seoul
  • Seoul subway fares to rise amid KORAIL’s deficit operations

    Jan 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul subway fares to rise amid KORAIL’s deficit operations

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

    Seoul, Subway
  • Sono Hospitality heralds proxy fight to control T’way Air

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Sono Hospitality heralds proxy fight to control T’way Air

    A ski resort operated by Sono Hospitality Group in South Korea (Courtesy of Sono Hospitality)  Sono Hospitality Group, South Korea’s…

    driver, Seoul
  • Amazing artwork

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an animator just back from a wonderful trip to Seoul and Busan. While I’ve been to Japan four times…

    Animator, Busan, coffee, Japan, Seoul
  • When all of Korea was forced to bow to Yasukuni Shrine to worship Imperial Japan’s war dead as gods: a chilling moment at 9:15 AM on October 23, 1944

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    When all of Korea was forced to bow to Yasukuni Shrine to worship Imperial Japan’s war dead as gods: a chilling moment at 9:15 AM on October 23, 1944

    On October 23, 1944, during one of the darkest chapters of Imperial Japanese colonial rule over Korea, the entire peninsula…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • Sales of K-Beauty surges in US e-commerce

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Sales of K-Beauty surges in US e-commerce

    (Captured from the Cosrx store on Amazon.com) The popularity of South Korean cosmetics in the US has increased, with sales…

    Joseon, Samsung, Seoul
  • Blackstone zooms in on hotels, warehouses in Korea

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Blackstone zooms in on hotels, warehouses in Korea

    Kathleen McCarthy, the global co-head of Blackstone Real Estate, speaks to The Korea Economic Daily in a recent interview The…

    K-pop, martial law, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • 흑돼지 돌솥 비빔밥 – Recipe for the pork dish?

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    흑돼지 돌솥 비빔밥 – Recipe for the pork dish?

    Hi everyone! I recently went to Seoul for vacation and went to BTS famous restaurant called Yoojung Sikdang. I ordered…

    Bibimbap, BTS, Jeju, Pork, Seoul
  • Double jaw surgery at SNUH

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone have experience have experience with double jaw surgery at Seoul national university dental hospital? If so how was…

    Seoul
  • MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Michael ByungJu Kim (left), co-founder, partner and chairman of MBK Partners and Kyungin David Lee, UBS Group vice chair for…

    financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Seoul, Survey
  • The air in Seoul is so bad today, you can use it as a filter to see the sunspots

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    The air in Seoul is so bad today, you can use it as a filter to see the sunspots

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

    Seoul
  • IMM PE exits Woori Financial with double-digit return

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    IMM PE exits Woori Financial with double-digit return

    Woori Financial Group headquarters in Seoul IMM Private Equity has divested its remaining 1.38% stake in Woori Financial Group for…

    Hyundai, Seoul
  • BOK lowers growth forecasts to bolster rate cut expectations

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BOK lowers growth forecasts to bolster rate cut expectations

    President Yoon Suk Yeol is taken to the Seoul Detention Center after being questioned at the Corruption Investigation Office for…

    Donald Trump, fail, Jeju, martial law, Question, Seoul
  • Hana Financial, Bain Capital to expand investment in S.Korea

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hana Financial, Bain Capital to expand investment in S.Korea

    Hana Financial Group Chairman and CEO Ham Young-joo (right) and Bain Capital Co-Managing Partner John Connaughton (Courtesy of Hana Bank)…

    myeongdong, Seoul
  • Seoul gov’t to extend public transportation services, ensure hospital operations during Lunar New Year

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul gov’t to extend public transportation services, ensure hospital operations during Lunar New Year

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

    Seoul
  • Yoon’s Supporters Gather Again in front of Seoul Western District Court, Skirmishes with Police

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Yoon’s Supporters Gather Again in front of Seoul Western District Court, Skirmishes with Police

    submitted by /u/Fermion96 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Yoon becomes first S.Korean sitting president to be formally arrested

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Yoon becomes first S.Korean sitting president to be formally arrested

    TV news reporting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s formal arrest in the morning on Jan. 19, 2025 (Courtesy of…

    fail, martial law, Question, request, Seoul
  • KHNP, Westinghouse end legal dispute; Korea nears Czech nuclear deal

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KHNP, Westinghouse end legal dispute; Korea nears Czech nuclear deal

    A nuclear power plant in South Korea operated by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (Courtesy of KHNP) South Korea’s state-run…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul
  • CVC poised to buy S.Korea’s top contact lens maker OLENS

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CVC poised to buy S.Korea’s top contact lens maker OLENS

    K-pop idol Blackpink has served as OLENS’ global ambassador CVC Capital Partners is in the final stage of negotiations to…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, Medical, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • For kids, a ‘boring’ summer can be the most exciting and memorable of allJuly 15, 2026
    The Fourth of July has come and gone, and for… Read more: For kids, a ‘boring’ summer can be the most exciting and memorable of all
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    Foreign investment in listed companies here surged by about 30… Read more: Foreign investment in Korean companies jumps 30% in a year
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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that… Read more: HLB resolves issues behind FDA setback for novel liver cancer drug
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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