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  • Happy birthday Son Heung-min!

    Jul 8, 2026
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    Happy birthday Son Heung-min!

    https://yonhapnewstv.co.kr/news/AKR20250708094506846 Tottenham Hotspur celebrated Son Heung min’s 33rd birthday through its official social media accounts. Today (July 8, Korea time),…

    Social Media, Son Heung-min
  • Korea needs Ange Postecoglou as head coach

    Jul 4, 2026
    in News
    Korea needs Ange Postecoglou as head coach

    The Korea Football Association (KFA) has opened applications for the head coach position, starting next month, as it starts a…

    Son Heung-min
  • Appreciating Hong Myung-bo – as a Player

    Jul 3, 2026
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    Do people here recall South Korea vs. Spain in the 1994 World Cup? It is arguably South Korea’s finest showing…

    fail, history, Son Heung-min
  • Insiders are now claim Son Heung-min benched because of defiant to Hong command for team press-conference despite boycotting the media after the military duty mocking

    Jul 2, 2026
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    Source: Jin Jong-oh alleges Hong Myung-bo benched Son Heung-min, Lee Jae-sung after clash over media boycott If this is the…

    Military, Politics, Son Heung-min
  • ‘Don’t Hurt the Players’- Son Heung-min Speaks Out After South Korea President Calls for Investigation Into World Cup Exit

    Jun 29, 2026
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    ‘Don’t Hurt the Players’- Son Heung-min Speaks Out After South Korea President Calls for Investigation Into World Cup Exit

    submitted by /u/MurkyContribution609 [link] [comments]

    Son Heung-min
  • (2nd LD) (World Cup) S. Korea fall to Mexico for 1st loss in Group A

    Jun 19, 2026
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    (2nd LD) (World Cup) S. Korea fall to Mexico for 1st loss in Group A

    South Korea fell to co-host Mexico 1-0 on Thursday for their first loss in Group A at the 2026 FIFA…

    Son Heung-min
  • Son Heung Min’s Popularity

    Jun 18, 2026
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    How famous is Son Heung-min in South Korea? I know he’s obviously very famous, but I’m curious about just how…

    BTS, K-drama, K-pop, Son Heung-min
  • Unprecedented World Cup rift: South Korea squad boycotts domestic media over Son Heung-min slurs

    Jun 17, 2026
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    Unprecedented World Cup rift: South Korea squad boycotts domestic media over Son Heung-min slurs

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

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  • Korean players arrive in Mexico base camp ahead of World Cup

    Jun 6, 2026
    in News
    Korean players arrive in Mexico base camp ahead of World Cup

    GUADALAJARA, Mexico — The Korean men’s national football team arrived in their FIFA World Cup base camp in Mexico on…

    Son Heung-min
  • Korean attack comes to life for win in pre-World Cup tuneup

    May 31, 2026
    in News
    Korean attack comes to life for win in pre-World Cup tuneup

    It took Korea more than half an hour of action to get going but it’s always better late than never.…

    Son Heung-min
  • Full list of S. Korean World Cup squad

    May 16, 2026
    in News
    Full list of S. Korean World Cup squad

    The following is the list of South Korean players named to the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

    Daejeon, Hyundai, KT, Son Heung-min, Tokyo
  • The court has sentenced a woman who blackmailed ex-Tottenham player Son Heung-Min to 4 years in prison. She was found guilty of extortion after falsely claiming pregnancy with Son. She extorted £153,000 from Son & threatened to go public if he did not comply. Son suffered intense mental stress.

    Dec 8, 2025
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    The court has sentenced a woman who blackmailed ex-Tottenham player Son Heung-Min to 4 years in prison. She was found guilty of extortion after falsely claiming pregnancy with Son. She extorted £153,000 from Son & threatened to go public if he did not comply. Son suffered intense mental stress.

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

    Son Heung-min, Stress
  • Netflix, S.Korean rivals bleed cash as fight for OTT market heats up

    Nov 16, 2025
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    (Courtesy of Netflix) MEMBER ONLY South Korea’s streaming battlefield has become so cutthroat that even Netflix Inc., the world’s largest…

    Coupang, driver, Naver, Seoul, Son Heung-min, squid game, Survey
  • “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    Sep 24, 2025
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    “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    A German media outlet quibbled about the military service issues of ‘Korean mixed blood national team player’ Jens Castrop(22, Borussia…

    germany, Military, Parents, Son Heung-min
  • MLS strikes South Korea broadcast deals after LAFC’s Son Heung-min signing

    Sep 18, 2025
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    MLS strikes South Korea broadcast deals after LAFC’s Son Heung-min signing

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

    Son Heung-min
  • S. Korea beat U.S. in men’s football friendly behind Son’s goal, assist | Yonhap News Agency

    Sep 7, 2025
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    S. Korea beat U.S. in men’s football friendly behind Son’s goal, assist | Yonhap News Agency

    By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) — Captain Son Heung-min had a goal and an assist in the first…

    germany, Lotte, Seoul, Son Heung-min
  • Customized Son Heung-Min LAFC jersey in Korean Caligraphy

    Aug 15, 2025
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    Customized Son Heung-Min LAFC jersey in Korean Caligraphy

    I have a streetwear brand where I also repurpose/customize soccer jerseys as it is a passion of mine. Previously I…

    Korean American, purpose, Son Heung-min
  • Should Soccer Star Son Heung-min Have Held an Umbrella for a Female Reporter?

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Sheesh, I’ve heard there were people complaining about this, but the fact that this even got into the NYT article…

    Sex, Son Heung-min
  • Son Heung-min fever hits Los Angeles as record MLS signing unveiled

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Son Heung-min fever hits Los Angeles as record MLS signing unveiled

    Former Tottenham Hotspur forward’s £20million move to California city, which has a large Korean population, is expected to give league…

    Son Heung-min
  • Son Heung-min’s Untimely Controversy over No Manner

    Aug 6, 2025
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    submitted by /u/erix212 [link] [comments]

    Controversy, Son Heung-min
  • Son Heung-Min: “I just want to share information that I have decided to leave Tottenham this summer. Respectfully this club is helping me with this decision.”

    Aug 2, 2025
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    Son Heung-Min: “I just want to share information that I have decided to leave Tottenham this summer. Respectfully this club is helping me with this decision.”

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

    Son Heung-min
  • Tottenham player & captain Son Heung-Min announces he will leave the club

    Aug 2, 2025
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    Tottenham player & captain Son Heung-Min announces he will leave the club

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

    Son Heung-min
  • [Fabrizio Romano] Son Heung-min has decided to leave Tottenham this summer. The player has informed Spurs management & Thomas Frank. Negotiations underway with MLS side LAFC after he wad also approached by Saudi clubs in May. MLS, most likely destination.

    Aug 2, 2025
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    [Fabrizio Romano] Son Heung-min has decided to leave Tottenham this summer. The player has informed Spurs management & Thomas Frank. Negotiations underway with MLS side LAFC after he wad also approached by Saudi clubs in May. MLS, most likely destination.

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

    Son Heung-min
  • Son Heung-min likely to leave Spurs with interest from LAFC and Saudi

    Jul 24, 2025
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    Son Heung-min likely to leave Spurs with interest from LAFC and Saudi

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

    Son Heung-min
  • Paris Baguette partners with Tottenham Hotspur

    Jan 8, 2025
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    Paris Baguette partners with Tottenham Hotspur

    Hur Jin-soo, CEO of Paris Baguette (left) and Ryan Norys, CRO of Tottenham Hotspur  South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette,…

    coffee, Social Media, Son Heung-min
  • Tottenham seems to be considering selling Son Heung-min. Son is in the final year of his contract

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community
    Tottenham seems to be considering selling Son Heung-min. Son is in the final year of his contract

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

    Son Heung-min
  • ‘Why are you so skinny? You look like you haven’t eaten’: Son Heung-min meets 84-year-old superfan

    Oct 13, 2024
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    ‘Why are you so skinny? You look like you haven’t eaten’: Son Heung-min meets 84-year-old superfan

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

    Son Heung-min
  • One question, who is more famous in the world, Son Heung-min or Faker?

    Oct 13, 2024
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    One question, who is more famous in the world, Son Heung-min or Faker?

    submitted by /u/BigWeek5182 [link] [comments]

    Faker, Fame, Question, Son Heung-min
  • Bentancur apologizes to Son Heung-min for saying all Koreans ‘look the same’

    Oct 13, 2024
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    Bentancur apologizes to Son Heung-min for saying all Koreans ‘look the same’

    submitted by /u/randolph64579 [link] [comments]

    apology, Bentancur, Koreans, Son Heung-min

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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