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  • NewJeans x STONEHENgE 2025 Winter Campaign

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Entertainment
    NewJeans x STONEHENgE 2025 Winter Campaign

    K-Pop sensation NewJeans has kicked off the new year with a stunning collaboration, joining forces with renowned South Korean jewelry…

    BTS, K-pop, MZ generation, Seoul
  • Jang Gyuri – Allure Korea (January 2025 Issue Pictorial 

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Entertainment
    Jang Gyuri – Allure Korea (January 2025 Issue Pictorial 

    Jang Gyuri, the former member of K-pop girl group fromis_9, is starting the new year with a stunning pictorial for…

    K-drama, K-pop, Seoul, study
  • Korean activist investors to routinize campaigns throughout year

    Jan 3, 2025
    in News
    Korean activist investors to routinize campaigns throughout year

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s activist investors are set to routinize campaigns throughout the year rather than launching fresh…

    fail, purpose, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • Seoul office sales rebound for first time in 4 years in 2024

    Jan 3, 2025
    in News
    Seoul office sales rebound for first time in 4 years in 2024

    The front view of The Asset (center) The Seoul office market bounced back for the first time in four years…

    Donald Trump, K-pop, martial law, Samsung, Seoul
  • NPS initiates strategic currency hedging to unleash up to $48.2 billion

    Jan 3, 2025
    in News
    NPS initiates strategic currency hedging to unleash up to $48.2 billion

    The NPS is South Korea’s state-run pension fund and the country’s largest institutional investor The National Pension Service (NPS), South…

    Seoul
  • Rolling Quartz’s 2025 ‘STAND UP’ Tour in Seoul is going ahead on the 4th and 5th of January

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Entertainment
    Rolling Quartz’s 2025 ‘STAND UP’ Tour in Seoul is going ahead on the 4th and 5th of January

    Photo Credit: SLR Magazine, Rolling Quartz, Rolling Star Entertainment Message from Melon regarding the planned concert [In regards to the…

    family, K-pop, Peace, Rest in Peace, Seoul
  • Korea sharply cuts 2025 growth forecast, opens door for extra budget

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Korea sharply cuts 2025 growth forecast, opens door for extra budget

    Protesters (left) urge to oust South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, while Yoon’s supporters oppose his impeachment in Seoul on…

    Busan, Donald Trump, martial law, Protest, Seoul
  • Korean carmakers to bolster lineups with EVs, hydrogen models

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    Korean carmakers to bolster lineups with EVs, hydrogen models

    The design of the all-new Palisade was unveiled in December 2024 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Co. and other…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Police search People Power Party HQ for bomb threat in Seoul

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Community
    Police search People Power Party HQ for bomb threat in Seoul

    submitted by /u/kpopsns28 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Foreigner friendly gift delivery service in Seoul?

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Community

    Happy New Year Everyone! I am sorry, but could you please give some advice: My girlfriend is in Korea rn…

    Advice, Seoul
  • what do korean universities want?

    Dec 31, 2024
    in Community

    This is going to be a lowkey rant and an advice-seeking post. (posted in Living_in_Korea as well) I graduated with…

    Advice, daegu, Seoul
  • Global investment banks see Korean won stay weak in 2025

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    Global investment banks see Korean won stay weak in 2025

    A currency exchange counter in Myeong-dong, Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) The South Korean won is forecast to stay in the…

    martial law, Seoul
  • K-food, fashion, beauty to up ante on global push in 2025

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    K-food, fashion, beauty to up ante on global push in 2025

    Bibigo store  South Korean food, beauty and fashion companies, which have enjoyed robust demand for their products in overseas markets…

    Busan, CJ Cheiljedang, Donald Trump, Global Expansion, Japan, Korean Food, Samyang, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Premier Partners, Praxis Capital lead 2024 Korea PE fundraising

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    Premier Partners, Praxis Capital lead 2024 Korea PE fundraising

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Premier Partners and Praxis Capital are on course to raise 1 trillion won ($680 million) in…

    fail, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, Military, Seoul
  • China’s Miniso re-enters S.Korea

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    China’s Miniso re-enters S.Korea

    Miniso store in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul (Courtesy of Miniso) Miniso, a household goods store known as “the Chinese version of Daiso”,…

    Japan, Seoul
  • Seoul in April

    Dec 30, 2024
    in Community

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

    Seoul
  • First time going concert in Seoul

    Dec 30, 2024
    in Community

    Hi, next year will be my first time going to concert in Seoul. Is there any tips or restrictions that…

    Seoul
  • Best place to buy GOLD??

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Community

    Traveling to Korea in a few months and looking to purchase gold bars and Cuban link chains. Is there a…

    Seoul, travel
  • South Korea jumps to world’s No. 6 exporter; 2025 outlook dims

    Dec 29, 2024
    in News
    South Korea jumps to world’s No. 6 exporter; 2025 outlook dims

    Busan port  South Korea has significantly narrowed the gap in export value with Japan to a record low of $20.2…

    Busan, Donald Trump, history, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, martial law, Seoul
  • Manhwa cafe for English speakers

    Dec 28, 2024
    in Community

    Im currently at vacation in Seoul and wonder if there are any manhwa cafes that offer enligh alternatives? submitted by…

    Seoul
  • Why doesn’t Seoul Metro Line 1 have a 2nd eastern branch going completely east?

    Dec 28, 2024
    in Community
    Why doesn’t Seoul Metro Line 1 have a 2nd eastern branch going completely east?

    Incheon is huge but Uijeongbu gets the singular branch and the branches not being 1:1 on each side got me…

    Seoul
  • Korea’s new acting president assures economy resilient, security tight

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s new acting president assures economy resilient, security tight

    Acting President Choi Sang-mok convenes the National Security Council at the government complex building in Seoul on Dec. 27, 2024…

    history, martial law, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s Acting President Han impeached; Stocks, won plummet

    National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting president and prime minister, was impeached at Parliament on Friday…

    history, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Protest, Seoul
  • Yanolja launches NOL Universe after merging OTA platforms

    Dec 27, 2024
    in News
    Yanolja launches NOL Universe after merging OTA platforms

    (Courtesy of Yanolja) SoftBank-backed Yanolja Co., South Korea’s top travel and accommodation booking platform operator, on Friday introduced a new…

    driver, KT, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Suggestion for a hotel in Seoul just for 1 night while I wait for my flight

    Dec 26, 2024
    in Community

    I’m travelling to Busan for business and after my job I will arrive 17/01/25 and catch a flight 18/01/25 in…

    Busan, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Seoul Semiconductor wins patent lawsuit vs Philips

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    Seoul Semiconductor wins patent lawsuit vs Philips

    Seoul Semiconductor’s headquarters in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province Seoul Semiconductor Co., the world’s No. 3 light emitting diode (LED) display maker,…

    fail, germany, Seoul
  • South Korea mulls temporary visa waiver for group Chinese tourists

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    South Korea mulls temporary visa waiver for group Chinese tourists

    A cruise ship carrying Chinese group tourists to Jeju Island (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea is considering temporary visa exemptions…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, martial law, Naver, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Hahn & Co. buys SK Enpulse’s chip wafer polishing pad business

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    Hahn & Co. buys SK Enpulse’s chip wafer polishing pad business

    SK Group headquarters in Seoul Seoul-based private equity firm Hahn & Co. has agreed to buy the chemical mechanical polishing…

    Seoul
  • What is this dipping sauce on the KBBQ grill in Seoul?

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community
    What is this dipping sauce on the KBBQ grill in Seoul?

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

    Seoul
  • Best fried chicken in Seoul?

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community

    Anyone can recommend the best fried chicken in Seoul where locals go? submitted by /u/Flaky_Ground110 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Job in Korea

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community

    Hi guys, except for teaching jobs anyone has an idea how to find a job in Seoul that give visa…

    Seoul
  • South Korea becomes super-aged society faster than expected

    Dec 24, 2024
    in News
    South Korea becomes super-aged society faster than expected

    Elderly people inside the Tapgol Park in central Seoul One in five South Koreans is now 65 years old or…

    birthrate, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Subway, super-aged society
  • Alaska Airlines Unveils Direct Flights from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul

    Dec 23, 2024
    in Community
    Alaska Airlines Unveils Direct Flights from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul

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

    Seoul, Tokyo
  • Need help finding a bakery

    Dec 23, 2024
    in Community

    I am currently visiting Seoul and found a bakery inside a station that sold bread at 1000 won per piece.…

    Japan, Seoul
  • POSCO Holdings unveils aggressive value-up plan, hike cash dividends

    Dec 23, 2024
    in News
    POSCO Holdings unveils aggressive value-up plan, hike cash dividends

    POSCO’s headquarters in Seoul South Korea’s steel-to-battery materials conglomerate POSCO Group on Monday unveiled a spate of corporate value-up measures,…

    POSCO, Seoul
  • Korea’s Shinsegae chairman holds in-depth talks with Trump

    Dec 22, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s Shinsegae chairman holds in-depth talks with Trump

    South Korea’s Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (center) speaks to South Korean journalists at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Question, 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