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  • Two bidders join race for Homeplus, improving prospects for M&A

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Two bidders join race for Homeplus, improving prospects for M&A

    Homeplus. Homeplus Co., a South Korean hypermarket operator under court-led rehabilitation, has drawn letters of intent (LOIs) from two bidders, …

    fail, Stress, study
  • Why does pointing out colourism in K-pop fandom get you labeled a Western scold when Black fans from multiple countries are saying the same thing?

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s this move that happens a lot in K-pop spaces when someone, usually a Black fan, points out colourism in…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Politics, study
  • Struggle with Koreans

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys I am studying abroad. I am German-Korean with both nationalities, but I struggle with Korean Students in my…

    Koreans, study
  • South Korea taps BP for deep-sea gas drilling project in East Sea

    Oct 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea taps BP for deep-sea gas drilling project in East Sea

    A gas block in South Korea’s East Sea (Courtesy of Korea National Oil Corp South Korea has selected BP plc…

    BTS, Discussion, fail, history, Lawmakers, Pohang, Seoul, study
  • Seeking first hand experiences from students in South Korean universities – MS Biotechnology or other programs

    Oct 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m considering pursuing an MS in Biotechnology in South Korea, but I want to get a better understanding…

    Perspectives, study
  • Demand For Java Software Developers in Korea?

    Oct 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am coming to study Master’s in Software Engineering in Korea. I wonder, how demanding are the software engineers in…

    study
  • CORTIS sets a sculptural mood in ELLE Korea Super ELLE Vol.6 November 2025, redefining minimalist power through modern allure

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    CORTIS sets a sculptural mood in ELLE Korea Super ELLE Vol.6 November 2025, redefining minimalist power through modern allure

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Big Hit Music The November 2025 issue of ELLE Korea delivers a striking visual statement as…

    K-pop, Photography, Social Media, study
  • Seoul turns to US Treasury fund for dollar liquidity to cushion forex impact from tariff deal

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Seoul turns to US Treasury fund for dollar liquidity to cushion forex impact from tariff deal

    Kim Yong-beom (left), South Korea’s presidential chief of staff for policy, and Kim Jung-kwan, Korea’s minister of industry and trade…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, North Korea, purpose, Seoul, study
  • President Lee Jae-Myung: “Games Are Not Addictive Substances, but a Cultural Industry.”

    Oct 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    President Lee Jae-Myung: “Games Are Not Addictive Substances, but a Cultural Industry.”

    https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=310388 On the 15th, President Lee Jae-myung stated, “The government’s goal is to make Korea a global cultural industry powerhouse,…

    Seoul, Stress, study
  • Study/job prospects of CS grad in Korea

    Oct 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I am considering my options of studying and working in Korea. Currently I work as sofware developer with 1…

    Question, study, Working in Korea
  • korean study influencers ?

    Oct 14, 2025
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    hey I like to follow influencers that greate content about their academic journey. I like those short aesthetic studywithme on…

    study
  • U.S. nonimmigrant visa issuance to Koreans drops sharply amid Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown

    Oct 12, 2025
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    U.S. nonimmigrant visa issuance to Koreans drops sharply amid Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown

    The first meeting of the “Visa Working Group” is held in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 30 to prevent a recurrence…

    Donald Trump, Koreans, study, Tourism, travel
  • MBK-owned Homeplus turns to open auction after stalking-horse deal falters

    Oct 12, 2025
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    MBK-owned Homeplus turns to open auction after stalking-horse deal falters

    MBK acquired 100% of HomePlus for 7.2 trillion won ($6.6 billion) in 2015 Homeplus Co., a South Korean hypermarket chain…

    fail, Seoul, study
  • 6 out of 10 Korean teachers cite parent complaints as main source of stress: study

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    6 out of 10 Korean teachers cite parent complaints as main source of stress: study

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Stress, study
  • TOPIK in 2026… What now?

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We’ve all heard the news about Naver buying the TOPIK. This test is gonna be messed up badly. For people…

    Naver, Question, study
  • help with proof of funds for yonsei??

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hello everyone, this is kinda urgent since the applications for YONSEI UNIVERSITY will open in a week and i barely…

    Parents, purpose, study
  • KPOP may be a lot more linked to more traditionalist thought and perspectives than i realised

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Yes, I am back with more realisations that I had no clue about the greater music industry, especially kpop as…

    K-pop, Perspectives, Politics, study
  • Recruiting participants for research study on Korean media fans of color

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We’re conducting a research study about Korean media fans of color. If you consider yourself a fan, not just someone…

    K-pop, study
  • Imperial officials fanned out across rural Korea visiting townships one by one to indoctrinate villagers in Imperialist ideology in ‘Grassroots Penetration’ Campaign (March 1944)

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For this post, I am examining two wartime propaganda articles to explore the hierarchical administrative structure that Imperial Japan used…

    Japan, Koreans, Seoul, study, Survey, travel
  • Korean university ranking based on education level provided – asking for GKS Graduate program application

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for the GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) Graduate program for the year 2027 (I will…

    daegu, Jeju, Seoul, study
  • I want names of korean universities for foreign students.

    Oct 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Any help on names of cheap Korean universities in Incheon or Seul and what their study fees and what majors…

    study
  • Is it really hard to get a job as an immigrant?

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, i am an international student. I am a freshman at Sejong University and my major is business administration. I…

    Seoul, study
  • study in Korea 1 year budget

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! tim planning to study in Seoul for a hole year but y main worry’is about the budget My rent…

    Seoul, study
  • DL Chemical to sell cash cow Cariflex in portfolio rebalancing

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    DL Chemical to sell cash cow Cariflex in portfolio rebalancing

    DL Chemical acquired Singapore-based Cariflex in 2020 DL Chemical Co., South Korea’s leading petrochemical company, has embarked on a process…

    Medical, study
  • BP joins race for S.Korea’s East Sea gas development after ‘Great Whale’ project declared botched

    Sep 21, 2025
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    BP joins race for S.Korea’s East Sea gas development after ‘Great Whale’ project declared botched

    BP is a British multinational oil and gas company (Courtesy of Reuters via Yonhap) BP plc., a British multinational oil…

    BTS, fail, martial law, Pohang, request, Seoul, study
  • S.Korean construction gear digs deeper into global gold rush

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean construction gear digs deeper into global gold rush

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  In Ethiopia’s Kurmuk gold field, some 750 kilometers northwest of the capital Addis Ababa, workers are…

    Hyundai, LG, study
  • Seoul considers Korean version of IRA tax credit to offset US tariff impact

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul considers Korean version of IRA tax credit to offset US tariff impact

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac brief on a trade strategy meeting…

    Hyundai, Kia, Seoul, SK Hynix, study
  • The “best” private university in Asia

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    The “best” private university in Asia

    Disclaimer: As a student of this school, I believe it is important to clarify that this is the Yonsei International…

    study
  • Studying for college

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey So l want to study in Korea and l heard abt the GKS scholarship, l wanted to ask if…

    study
  • Need help from a chung ang university student

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My sister is in korea for her studies while we are in europe. I’d like to surprise her for her…

    Question, study
  • I’m doing a thesis on how kdramas influence food choices among youth in South India

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevOER1_cmVbbHIhpLEt0ZplcNqEnQEdatDBNQ-Hb7hYv2iAw/viewform?usp=dialog Hey guys! 💫 I’m a student and I’m doing a study on how K-dramas influences the food choices among…

    K-drama, study, Survey
  • Hi guys , I’m doing my thesis on how k-drama influences food choices of youth in South India

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevOER1_cmVbbHIhpLEt0ZplcNqEnQEdatDBNQ-Hb7hYv2iAw/viewform?usp=dialog Hey guys! 💫 I’m a student and I’m doing a study on how K-dramas influences the food choices among…

    K-drama, study, Survey
  • Wanting to studyu korean at a language school. Hoping to get some advice

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I’m looking into studying in Seoul, Korea, for anywhere between 1 to 4 months. But all the different options…

    Advice, Seoul, study
  • How do you perceive Korean food abroad? (Student research on soft power )

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m a student currently working on my research project about gastrodiplomacy, the use of food as a tool…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Question, study
  • Korean shamanism

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone, how are you? I’d like to know about Korean shamanism. How can I get involved? How can I…

    Parents, study
  • purple kiss is coming to my state, what was your experience like at their concert(s)?

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    purple kiss is coming to my state. i wont disclose which but let me say not many groups come here…

    study
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Latest Korean News

  • Nvidia strikes AI alliance with S.Korea, pledges 260,000 GPUs worth $9.8 billion by 2030October 31, 2025
    Nvidia pledges to supply 260,000 GPUs to the South Korean… Read more: Nvidia strikes AI alliance with S.Korea, pledges 260,000 GPUs worth $9.8 billion by 2030
  • Real estate credit, secondaries to anchor Korean LPs’ property strategies in 2026October 31, 2025
    Senior portfolio managers from Korean pension funds and insurance firms… Read more: Real estate credit, secondaries to anchor Korean LPs’ property strategies in 2026
  • POSCO signs partnership with Cleveland-Cliffs, likely to invest over $700 mn for 10% stakeOctober 31, 2025
    POSCO Group Chairman Chang In-hwa delivers a speech at the… Read more: POSCO signs partnership with Cleveland-Cliffs, likely to invest over $700 mn for 10% stake
  • Letter from 30 years ago that sparks bond between Samsung, NvidiaOctober 31, 2025
    Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia (center), Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay… Read more: Letter from 30 years ago that sparks bond between Samsung, Nvidia
  • Global smart money piles into S.Korea’s hedge funds as Kospi leads worldOctober 31, 2025
    Kospi hits a fresh record high of 4,107.50 on Oct.… Read more: Global smart money piles into S.Korea’s hedge funds as Kospi leads world

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  • How a Japanese artist depicted Korean envoys (Joseon Tongsinsa) visiting Japan.October 31, 2025
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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