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  • Luxury platform Balaan taps family office AAK as conditional buyer

    Aug 18, 2025
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    Luxury platform Balaan taps family office AAK as conditional buyer

    Balaan was founded in 2015 Balaan Co., South Korea’s leading luxury goods platform under court protection, has selected Seoul-based family…

    fail, family, Seoul, Shopping
  • Guide For Buying Pokemon Cards In Korea

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this post is a bit older, but for anyone wondering, I decided to make this guide to help…

    Japan, Kakao, Naver, Question, Seoul, Shopping
  • Student discounts for international student

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m moving to Seoul soon for my master’s program at Yonsei University (GKS scholar) and planning to buy…

    Seoul, Shopping
  • After KPop Demon Hunters, it’s the era of K-everything; what’s next?

    Aug 11, 2025
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    After KPop Demon Hunters, it’s the era of K-everything; what’s next?

    KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most streamed movie on Netflix globally (Courtfesy of Netflix) Global enthusiasm for Korean culture…

    BTS, G7, K-pop, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Jennie of BLACKPINK Leads Global Viewers Through Seoul’s Vibrant Culture in “Absolutely in SEOUL” DALTOKKI Episode

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Jennie of BLACKPINK Leads Global Viewers Through Seoul’s Vibrant Culture in “Absolutely in SEOUL” DALTOKKI Episode

    Photo & Video Credits: Visit Seoul. ODD ATELIER BLACKPINK’s Jennie has stepped into a new spotlight—this time, as the honorary…

    Celebrity, K-pop, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Dollar store Daiso bucks retail slump, surpasses E-Mart, Lotte in valuation

    Aug 6, 2025
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    Dollar store Daiso bucks retail slump, surpasses E-Mart, Lotte in valuation

    Daiso, the largest discount store chain in South Korea, has turned the broader slump in offline retail into a growth…

    driver, Japan, K-pop, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • SK divests Vingroup stake for $1 bn in restructuring move

    Aug 6, 2025
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    SK divests Vingroup stake for $1 bn in restructuring move

    SK Group has cashed out its entire 6.05% stake in Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, for more than 1.3 trillion won…

    Cycling, Shopping
  • For I-shopping webtoon view

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I’m trying to verify a KakaoPage account but can’t get the SMS code. If anyone with a Korean number…

    Kakao, Shopping
  • Ehwa Shopping District pre COVID

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    During pre COVID times, there were a lot of shopping catered to women in the area around Ehwa’s Women’s University.…

    Shopping
  • Lotte’s casino earnings soar as Chinese punters return to Jeju; other casio operators follow suit

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Lotte’s casino earnings soar as Chinese punters return to Jeju; other casio operators follow suit

    Lotte Tour Development’s Jeju Dream Tower Lotte Tour Development Co. has posted its highest-ever quarterly operating profit, powered by a…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Foreign tourists browse skincare products at a pharmacy in Seoul On the afternoon of July 31, a sign at the…

    Japan, Koreans, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism
  • Bundang Doosan Tower up for sale; Doosan Group holds right of first refusal

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Bundang Doosan Tower up for sale; Doosan Group holds right of first refusal

    Bundang Doosan Tower Bundang Doosan Tower, a landmark office building in the Seoul metropolitan area, is up for sale as…

    Hyundai, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Subway
  • Olive Young, a must-stop for foreign visitors to South Korea

    Jul 22, 2025
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    Olive Young, a must-stop for foreign visitors to South Korea

    An Olive Young store in Myeongdong, Seoul, a special store catering to foreign shoppers (Courtesy of CJ Olive Young) For…

    Busan, Jeju, Kimchi, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism
  • K-beauty brands shine among Amazon’s 2025 Prime Day best sellers

    Jul 21, 2025
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    K-beauty brands shine among Amazon’s 2025 Prime Day best sellers

    (Courtesy of Amazon.com) Cosmetics and beauty devices made by South Korean companies dominated Amazon’s biggest summer shopping event this year,…

    Shopping
  • Which regular supermarket sweets would you recommend to try?

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Don’t know if it’s the right subreddit to ask… So I randomly decided to go on vacation in Vietnam. I…

    Lotte, Shopping
  • QWER Unveils a Fresh Era for High Cut Magazine and Hyundai Duty Free, Igniting K-pop Enthusiasm

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    QWER Unveils a Fresh Era for High Cut Magazine and Hyundai Duty Free, Igniting K-pop Enthusiasm

    Photo Credits: High Cut Magazine. Tamago Production QWER, the rising K-pop band, has taken a significant leap in their career…

    Hyundai, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • Shinsegae, Hana Financial, Bain Capital to finance $438 mn Starfield Cheongna

    Jul 9, 2025
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    Shinsegae, Hana Financial, Bain Capital to finance $438 mn Starfield Cheongna

    A rendering of Starfield Cheongna Dome Stadium (Courtesy of Shinsegae Property) Shinsegae Property, a subsidiary of South Korean retail giant…

    MZ generation, Shopping
  • Mamamoo’s Solar Graces Vogue Taiwan: A Fusion of K-pop Star Power and Fashion Influence

    Jul 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Mamamoo’s Solar Graces Vogue Taiwan: A Fusion of K-pop Star Power and Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: Vogue Taiwan. Rainbow Bridge World Mamamoo’s Solar, known offstage as Kim Yong-sun, has taken center stage in the…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media
  • Are traditional markets in Korea still for locals or becoming more for tourists? Like this 5 day market in Jeju

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Are traditional markets in Korea still for locals or becoming more for tourists? Like this 5 day market in Jeju

    The 5 day market in Jeju looked pretty local with food stalls, fruits, clothes and families shopping but it’s hard…

    Jeju, Shopping
  • Has anyone bought from mykmarket before?

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I am looking for a specific chip snack and have only found it on mykmarket, can anyone tell me…

    Shopping
  • Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    Jul 1, 2025
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    Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    A Miniso store in Hongdae, Seoul SHANGHAI – In the rain, lines of people snaked along Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai’s…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Lotte World, Millennials, myeongdong, MZ generation, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • Korean Grocery Shopping Discussion

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Grocery Shopping Discussion

    Pre-screener: https://www.research.net/r/QKF2BFF Company: Elliott Benson, a market research firm based in Sacramento, CA, aims to gather insights and feedback on…

    Discussion, purpose, Question, Shopping, study
  • Copycat Korean goods flood global e-commerce platforms

    Jun 23, 2025
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    Copycat Korean goods flood global e-commerce platforms

    Manyo Factory, a Korean indie cosmetics brand, is best known for facial masks Counterfeit Korean beauty, fashion and food products…

    Joseon, Korean Ramen, KT, request, Samyang, Shopping
  • 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
  • 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
  • What not to buy at Hmart?

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Getting into shopping at hmart and was interested to hear what isn’t that good or worth buying at hmart? For…

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

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    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
  • MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Jun 12, 2025
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    MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Homeplus’ logo seen outside an outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. is once again up…

    fail, Lotte, Naver, Ourhome, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • (First time posting here, dunno which flair to use) Anyone knows how to buy things from youngtoysmall.com as a non-Korean? I have something I really one to buy, and it’s a limited item that seems to only be sold in that one site.

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://youngtoysmall.com/product/529-10%EC%8B%9C-%EC%98%A4%ED%94%88%EB%98%90%EB%B4%87-15%EC%A3%BC%EB%85%84-%EC%84%B8%EB%AA%A8-%EB%B0%98%ED%8C%94%ED%8B%B0/1115/ Item in question. I have a friend who is a big fan of this show, and is absolutely head…

    Question, Shopping
  • Invesco, SK D&D likely to buy co-living building in Seoul

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Invesco, SK D&D likely to buy co-living building in Seoul

    A rendering of Noudit Hongdae (Courtesy of Local Stitch) A consortium between US asset management firm Invesco and the real…

    BTS, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Korea to allow non-profits to buy consumer bad loans

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to allow non-profits to buy consumer bad loans

    President Lee Jae-myung (far right) and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung (second from right) shop at a traditional market in Seoul…

    BTS, Seoul, Shopping, Stress
  • Naver Ventures to plant flag in Silicon Valley with TwelveLabs bet

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Ventures to plant flag in Silicon Valley with TwelveLabs bet

    Naver founder Lee Hae-jin announces the launch of Naver Ventures in Palo Alto on June 5, 2025 (Courtesy of Naver) …

    Japan, LG, Naver, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Shopping
  • CJ Foodville goes global from in-flight meals to Starbucks breads

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ Foodville goes global from in-flight meals to Starbucks breads

    On June 4, CJ Foodville opened Tous Les Jours-Sunway Pyramid in Malaysia (Courtesy of CJ Foodville) CJ Foodville Co., a…

    Cheese, Korean Food, LG, Seoul, Shopping
  • Kakao Pay in talks to acquire SSG.com’s SSG Pay and Gmarket’s Smile Pay

    May 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao Pay in talks to acquire SSG.com’s SSG Pay and Gmarket’s Smile Pay

    Kakao Pay is the mobile payment and digital wallet service unit of top Korean web portal Kakao Kakao Pay Corp.,…

    Discussion, Kakao, Naver, Shopping
  • Has anyone had this? I’m not korean. I accidentally put it in my shopping cart while ordering ramen. Im a little apprehensive to try it.

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Has anyone had this? I’m not korean. I accidentally put it in my shopping cart while ordering ramen. Im a little apprehensive to try it.

    submitted by /u/PaulyG714 [link] [comments]

    G7, Shopping
  • Moving to Seoul

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys! I currently thinking about moving to Seoul but idk anything. Which websites should i use to rent a…

    Seoul, Shopping
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  August 25, 2025
    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT) … Read more: Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  
  • SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, ArkemaAugust 25, 2025
    SK Innovation’s petrochemical complex in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province SK… Read more: SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, Arkema
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economistsAugust 25, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists
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    HD Hyundai Robotics participated in AUTOMATICA 2025, the world-renowned robotics… Read more: HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots
  • S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative votingAugust 25, 2025
    Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae (center in the front row)… Read more: S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting

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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