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  • Seoul subway ticket kiosks to accept credit cards & mobile payments

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul subway ticket kiosks to accept credit cards & mobile payments

    The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that, starting Saturday, September 6, ticket vending machines at 25 major stations will begin…

    Seoul, Subway
  • Strong smells discomfort

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I don’t want to come off as disrespectful so don’t get me wrong. I am in Korea since…

    Kimchi, Subway
  • aespa Announces 2025-2026 SYNK : aeXIS LINE Asia Tour with Spectacular Seoul Kickoff

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    aespa Announces 2025-2026 SYNK : aeXIS LINE Asia Tour with Spectacular Seoul Kickoff

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment When a group like aespa makes a move, the entire K-pop world pays attention. This week,…

    Baekje, K-pop, Seoul, Subway
  • ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment. Warner Music Japan ITZY is set to deepen their connection with fans through their highly anticipated…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • China’s free-roaming tourists reshape South Korea’s visitor economy

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China’s free-roaming tourists reshape South Korea’s visitor economy

    Chinese tourists visiting Hwahongmun Gate in Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, sit on the floor of the building to relax…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Donald Trump, Hwaseong, Jeju, KT, LG, LG Uplus, myeongdong, Seoul, Social Media, Subway, Survey, Tourism, travel
  • Has anyone tried using Tmoney on the Wallet app for iPhone?

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was able to successfully add the Tmoney card, but when I tried it in buses and subways in several…

    Discussion, Subway
  • What Does This Mean?

    Aug 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What Does This Mean?

    I bought a pack of Korea stickers from Etsy recently to use in my travel journal, and it’s mostly brands…

    Subway, travel
  • Bundang Doosan Tower up for sale; Doosan Group holds right of first refusal

    Jul 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    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
  • ONEUS 2025 World Tour Brings K-Pop Energy to New York’s Town Hall: Dates, Directions & What Fans Can Expect

    Jul 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ONEUS 2025 World Tour Brings K-Pop Energy to New York’s Town Hall: Dates, Directions & What Fans Can Expect

    Photo Credits: RBW Entertainment As the buzz around K-pop’s next wave continues to course through New York, excitement is already…

    history, K-pop, Seoul, Subway, travel
  • IGIS Asset resumes sale of KIC-backed Shilla Stay Seodaemun

    Jul 2, 2025
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    IGIS Asset resumes sale of KIC-backed Shilla Stay Seodaemun

    Shilla Stay Seodaemun (Courtesy of IGIS Asset Management) Shilla Stay Seodaemun has been put on the market again amid signs…

    Deloitte, fail, Hwaseong, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Subway
  • Goldman Sachs acquires Mercure Ambassador: 1st stint with Korean hotels

    Jun 30, 2025
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    Goldman Sachs acquires Mercure Ambassador: 1st stint with Korean hotels

    Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae (Courtesy of JLL Korea) Goldman Sachs, in partnership with JB Asset Management Co., has acquired Mercure…

    Hyundai, Japan, Seoul, Subway, Tourism
  • Police release CCTV footage of May 31 subway arson attack

    Jun 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Police release CCTV footage of May 31 subway arson attack

    The defendant, in his 60s, is charged with attempting to kill himself and 159 passengers, and with injuring six passengers.…

    Subway
  • T-money is officially coming to Apple Pay in Korea!

    Jun 16, 2025
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    T-money is officially coming to Apple Pay in Korea!

    This morning (June 16), T-money officially announced that Apple Pay support is coming soon! No more hassle of buying physical…

    Subway, travel
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • JLL, Savills to lead Seoul Square sale in $1 bn deal

    Jun 13, 2025
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    JLL, Savills to lead Seoul Square sale in $1 bn deal

    The brick-colored facade of Seoul Square, located directly across Seoul Station JLL and Savills have been tapped to lead the…

    KT, Seoul, Subway
  • GIC resumes Seoul Finance Center sale in major Korean property deal

    Jun 10, 2025
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    GIC resumes Seoul Finance Center sale in major Korean property deal

    Seoul Finance Center Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is resuming the sale of Seoul Finance Center, a landmark office tower…

    financial crisis, LG, martial law, request, Seoul, Subway
  • New menu in subway korea

    May 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    New menu in subway korea

    It became true submitted by /u/Used-Sandwich5200 [link] [comments]

    Subway
  • Weird thing in korean subway

    Apr 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Weird thing in korean subway

    submitted by /u/Capital_Pound_4553 [link] [comments]

    Subway
  • Derailment occurred on Seoul Subway Line 2 during exiting the depot.

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Derailment occurred on Seoul Subway Line 2 during exiting the depot.

    submitted by /u/inbus12 [link] [comments]

    Seoul, Subway
  • How subways in korea Look out of a 6‘10“ POV

    Feb 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How subways in korea Look out of a 6‘10“ POV

    submitted by /u/Kitchen-Shoulder9319 [link] [comments]

    Subway
  • Seoul subway fares to rise amid KORAIL’s deficit operations

    Jan 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul subway fares to rise amid KORAIL’s deficit operations

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

    Seoul, Subway
  • My Subway Sandwich Experience in Korea

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean kid growing up in America, my family and I visited Korea during the holidays, and I was…

    family, Subway
  • Bank card subway fare

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    I’m using a family’s bank card for the subway. Does it say which stations I’ve been to if I used…

    family, Subway
  • 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
  • am I the only one who thinks this way? I don’t understand how people live here.

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Community

    for context im korean but grew up outside of korea for almost my entire life. my post is more of…

    Parents, Subway, Working in Korea
  • The Yoon Suk Yeol is finally impeached. I can fall asleep at night without anxiety

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community
    The Yoon Suk Yeol is finally impeached. I can fall asleep at night without anxiety

    I went to the National Assembly yesterday to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol. I was going to write after yesterday, but…

    Crime, K-pop, Lawmakers, martial law, Seoul, Subway
  • I blocked 707th unit soldiers from storming the National Assembly building through the front entrance last night, AMA

    Dec 4, 2024
    in Community

    Here’s what I experienced: I was going home from work at around 11pm after having heard about the martial law…

    Democracy, history, Protest, Question, Subway
  • K-Pop Extravaganza: N-Day and Badkiz to Light Up the SVN Community Party in Seoul!

    Nov 17, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Extravaganza: N-Day and Badkiz to Light Up the SVN Community Party in Seoul!

    K-pop fans, get ready for an unforgettable night! The SVN Community Party is set to take place at the SC…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Subway, travel
  • What to do about stalkers

    Nov 14, 2024
    in Community

    I don’t know if there’s an actual gang or human traffickers in gayang (I’m not sure about the poverty or…

    Crime, Kakao, Subway
  • I lost it with a religious proselytizer on the Seoul subway today

    Nov 8, 2024
    in Community

    I imagine that most of us manage to maintain a certain degree of decorum when approached by religious proselytizers, so…

    Koreans, Seoul, Subway
  • Seoul to light up Myeong-dong like Times Square with LEDs

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    Seoul to light up Myeong-dong like Times Square with LEDs

    A media pole in Myeong-dong Square, a shopping district Seoul will light up Myeong-dong, a bustling area with office workers…

    Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Subway, Tourism
  • Man, koreans dont know how to properly sneeze or cough

    Oct 17, 2024
    in Community

    Its so f annoying. Im on the subway right now and this guy standing infront of me is coughing in…

    Koreans, Subway
  • Tourists get unlimited subway-bus rides in Seoul for 10,000 won over 3 days

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Tourists get unlimited subway-bus rides in Seoul for 10,000 won over 3 days

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

    Seoul, Subway, Tourism
  • Seoul subway system in 1993

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul subway system in 1993

    From a travel guide bought in 1993. How much it has changed? submitted by /u/zimobz [link] [comments]

    Seoul, Subway, travel
  • Korean travel guide from 1988

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean travel guide from 1988

    Part 2 from the subway system post, here are some other interesting things from the book 🙂 The cover and…

    K-pop, Subway, travel
  • CJ Logistics joins hands with Affinity for third-party logistics

    Sep 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    CJ Logistics joins hands with Affinity for third-party logistics

    CJ Logistics announced on Wednesday that it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Affinity Equity Partners. Affinity…

    Affinity, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Seoul, Subway
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Latest Korean News

  • Korea’s signature spices, sauces: niche market turning into fierce global battlegroundSeptember 4, 2025
    A Dongwon Home Food outlet selling Vivid Kichen brand food… Read more: Korea’s signature spices, sauces: niche market turning into fierce global battleground
  • POSCO eyes KDB’s $5 bn stake in HMM to enter shipping industrySeptember 4, 2025
    Poultry processor Harim walked away from a $5 billion deal… Read more: POSCO eyes KDB’s $5 bn stake in HMM to enter shipping industry
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    LG Electronics’ AI data center cooling systems (Courtesy of LG… Read more: LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals
  • i-dle to captivate Japan with full-scale debut in OctoberSeptember 4, 2025
    K-pop girl group i-dle is gearing up for a big… Read more: i-dle to captivate Japan with full-scale debut in October
  • S.Korea posts record July current account surplus on chips; full-year figure seen at $110 billionSeptember 4, 2025
    Trucks carrying container boxes to the PNC Terminal at the… Read more: S.Korea posts record July current account surplus on chips; full-year figure seen at $110 billion

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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