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  • Korea, US sign MOU to advance shipbuilding cooperation

    May 9, 2026
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    Korea, US sign MOU to advance shipbuilding cooperation

    WASHINGTON — Korea and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Friday to advance bilateral shipbuilding cooperation, an…

    Seoul
  • Bessent to visit Korea next week en route to China for Trump-Xi summit: sources

    May 9, 2026
    in News
    Bessent to visit Korea next week en route to China for Trump-Xi summit: sources

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to visit Korea next week for talks with senior officials in Seoul, sources…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul
  • North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

    May 8, 2026
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    North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

    submitted by /u/OkHuckleberry1253 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Seoul
  • Pickup sports shown red card as schools park the bus against legal liability

    May 8, 2026
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    Pickup sports shown red card as schools park the bus against legal liability

    A parent surnamed Kim, whose child is a third grader at an elementary school in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, has…

    Parents, Seoul
  • Indian Embassy to bring ‘Mini India’ to Seoul on May 16

    May 8, 2026
    in News
    Indian Embassy to bring ‘Mini India’ to Seoul on May 16

    The Embassy of India in Seoul will host the inaugural India Day festival at Yeouido Hangang Park on May 16,…

    Seoul
  • Seoul to revive public taekwondo performances, adding street shows at DDP

    May 8, 2026
    in News
    Seoul to revive public taekwondo performances, adding street shows at DDP

    Seeking to capitalize on a surge of international interest in Korean culture, the Seoul Metropolitan Government launched its 2026 Taekwondo…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Noodle (Seoul Forest)

    May 8, 2026
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    Noodle (Seoul Forest)

    Chinese style dumpling noodle in Seoul Forest area [네이버지도] 빠오즈푸 서울숲직영점 서울 성동구 왕십리로6길 13 1층 https://naver.me/5xnpSN8B Discover your favorite…

    Naver, Seoul
  • 260508 N Seoul Tower at Namsan Mountain

    May 8, 2026
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    260508 N Seoul Tower at Namsan Mountain

    submitted by /u/No_Run_207 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • THE SHAPE OF MARK TUAN: GOT7’S FOREVER MAN

    May 7, 2026
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    THE SHAPE OF MARK TUAN: GOT7’S FOREVER MAN

    From a lunchtime audition in California to stadium lights across three continents — Mark Tuan has always known exactly what…

    family, history, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, KT, Photography, purpose, Seoul
  • Egypt opens new defense complex in Seoul, deepening military ties with Korea

    May 7, 2026
    in News
    Egypt opens new defense complex in Seoul, deepening military ties with Korea

    The Embassy of Egypt in Seoul on Wednesday celebrated the inauguration of its new defense complex building in Seoul’s Seongbuk…

    Korean Military, Military, Seoul
  • Seoul retains ‘peaceful coexistence’ policy despite change in N. Korean constitution

    May 7, 2026
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    Seoul retains ‘peaceful coexistence’ policy despite change in N. Korean constitution

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

    Peace, Seoul
  • Gojong’s 1905 letter to US president found after 121 years

    May 6, 2026
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    Gojong’s 1905 letter to US president found after 121 years

    The original copy of Korean Emperor Gojong’s 1905 letter to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was found last month at the…

    fail, Japan, Seoul
  • BORN TO REIGN: JANG WONYOUNG’S UNSTOPPABLE ERA

    May 6, 2026
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    BORN TO REIGN: JANG WONYOUNG’S UNSTOPPABLE ERA

    She arrived at 14 as a dream. At 21, she’s become the definition. The girl who rewrote K-pop’s rulebook —…

    Advertisement, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, Photography, purpose, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • is anyone here going to jaehyun fancon tour?

    May 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    hi everyone! im from the Philippines and planning to go overseas for the fancon. is anyone here familiar with the…

    Seoul, Social Media
  • Historic manor, shamanic paintings elevated in status as National Treasures

    May 6, 2026
    in News
    Historic manor, shamanic paintings elevated in status as National Treasures

    In a quiet village nestled within the heart of North Gyeongsang Province, a centuries-old residence has been elevated to the…

    history, Joseon, Seoul
  • Seoul expands digital reach to connect with residents during Family Month

    May 6, 2026
    in News
    Seoul expands digital reach to connect with residents during Family Month

    The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s 120 Dasan Call Foundation announced Wednesday it is significantly expanding its smart consultation services throughout May…

    family, Seoul, Social Media
  • Seoul’s air clears as fine dust drops 40% over 2 decades

    May 6, 2026
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    Seoul’s air clears as fine dust drops 40% over 2 decades

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

    Seoul
  • Korean Cargo Ship Hit at Anchor in Hormuz as Trump Presses Seoul to Join Iran War

    May 5, 2026
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    Korean Cargo Ship Hit at Anchor in Hormuz as Trump Presses Seoul to Join Iran War

    South Korea is investigating a suspected attack after an explosion and fire struck the HMM Namu cargo ship near the…

    Seoul
  • Back to the classroom

    May 5, 2026
    in News
    Back to the classroom

    At 8:30 a.m., I walked into a classroom where I was the only man. This was not a social experiment.…

    Korean Language, Seoul, study
  • Gopchang Set Meal in Seoul

    May 5, 2026
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    Gopchang Set Meal in Seoul

    I wanted to order large intestine but they wouldn’t let me substitute items for the one person meal. I should…

    Seoul
  • Momo: Where Movement Becomes Magic

    May 5, 2026
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    Momo: Where Movement Becomes Magic

    Momo lands Numéro Tokyo’s most coveted cover of the year — and K-pop’s Dance Machine has never looked more like…

    Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Suga, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Mixed Korean trans man living in the U.S. — giving myself a Korean name?

    May 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I’m a trans man living in the US. I’ve lived in the US my entire life. I don’t speak…

    family, Korean War, Seoul
  • GTX-A to Connect Entire Line in the Second Half of 2026; Construction and Normalization of Lines B and C Progressing

    May 4, 2026
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    GTX-A to Connect Entire Line in the Second Half of 2026; Construction and Normalization of Lines B and C Progressing

    Translation by Gemini: The connection of all sections of the Metropolitan Area Express Railway (GTX) Line A is nearing completion,…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul, travel
  • DAY6’s Wonpil goes ‘Unpiltered,’ delivers wide-ranging Seoul concert

    May 4, 2026
    in News
    DAY6’s Wonpil goes ‘Unpiltered,’ delivers wide-ranging Seoul concert

    Rock band DAY6’s Wonpil held a concert bearing the same name as his March album “Unpiltered” last weekend, living up…

    Seoul
  • Enhypen just finished their 3 days concert in Seoul

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    And it wasn’t just a concert, it was a celebration. You probably know that Heeseung left the group on march…

    Protest, Seoul
  • Nearly 120,000 people receive over $1,360 in monthly pensions: data

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Nearly 120,000 people receive over $1,360 in monthly pensions: data

    Almost 120,000 people in Korea currently receive a monthly payment of over 2 million won ($1,360), data from the state-run…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Born at Zero: xikers Enter Their Boldest Era Yet

    May 3, 2026
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    Born at Zero: xikers Enter Their Boldest Era Yet

    xikers break free from every map ever drawn for them. ROUTE ZERO : The ORA isn’t a comeback — it’s a coordinates…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • A colorful lineup in Seoul. Red, Lime, and the South Korean flag waving in the back

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    A colorful lineup in Seoul. Red, Lime, and the South Korean flag waving in the back

    r/korea r/seoul Stopped in front of the National Cemetery. The weather is too good to be stuck inside a car.…

    National Cemetery, Seoul
  • I made a Seoul K-BBQ map

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/dch87 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Too many trainers: Seoul’s Pokemon event cancelled due to large crowd

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Too many trainers: Seoul’s Pokemon event cancelled due to large crowd

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

    Seoul
  • Drug supplier to notorious drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol repatriated from Thailand

    May 1, 2026
    in News
    Drug supplier to notorious drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol repatriated from Thailand

    A key drug supplier linked to infamous trafficker Park Wang-yeol was repatriated from Thailand, Friday, to face investigation and possible…

    Question, Seoul
  • S. Korean envoy stresses commitment to ‘peaceful coexistence’ on peninsula, denuclearization

    May 1, 2026
    in News
    S. Korean envoy stresses commitment to ‘peaceful coexistence’ on peninsula, denuclearization

    WASHINGTON — South Korea’s top envoy to the U.N. reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to “peaceful coexistence” on the Korean Peninsula and…

    Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, Stress
  • CJ ENM sets up joint venture with Japanese media giants to target global content market

    May 1, 2026
    in News
    CJ ENM sets up joint venture with Japanese media giants to target global content market

    CJ ENM established a new joint venture with two Japanese media giants TBS and U-NEXT Holdings to strengthen its presence…

    Japan, Seoul
  • Happy Workers’ Day!

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Happy Workers’ Day!

    https://ws.or.kr/article/11676 On August 6, 1987, Hyundai Group chairman Chung Ju-yung appeared at Hyundai Heavy Industries. The “king chairman” personally stepped…

    Busan, Democracy, Economic Miracle, history, Hyundai, Military, Politics, Protest, Samsung, Seoul
  • Union wants foreign language teachers to know their rights

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Union wants foreign language teachers to know their rights

    She broke her foot, and still had to go to work. While her students were busy taking a test, she…

    Busan, Crime, daegu, Daejeon, Discrimination, fail, Japan, Jeju, Koreans, KT, Minimum Wage, Seoul, Stress, study
  • NO TRAGEDY, ALL GLORY: TWS Shinyu & Youngjae Own the Moment

    Apr 30, 2026
    in Feeds
    NO TRAGEDY, ALL GLORY: TWS Shinyu & Youngjae Own the Moment

    The Frame Before the Flash Before the shutter clicks, before the lights bloom white and the editorial world holds its…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Military, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Warning
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Latest Korean News

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    ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO leaders… Read more: Trump sidetracks NATO with new Iran strikes while in Turkey
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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