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  • Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Norang Tongdak’s spicy fried chicken made with traditional Korean chilli peppers. Jollibee Foods Corp., a household name in Southeast Asia’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • Asian Manufacturing Activity Stumbles Again Under Weight of Trump Tariffs

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Asian Manufacturing Activity Stumbles Again Under Weight of Trump Tariffs

    ▲Major exporting economies such as Taiwan, South Korea and Vietnam saw sharp declines in new orders in May. Photo: i-hwa cheng/Agence France-Presse/Getty…

    Japan, Question, Survey
  • A quick survey about how Korean food YouTube videos influence your eating experience (2 min, foreigners welcome!)

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    A quick survey about how Korean food YouTube videos influence your eating experience (2 min, foreigners welcome!)

    Hi everyone! I’m a student in Korea doing a research project about how Korean food content on YouTube affects foreigners’…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Question, Survey
  • South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    South Korea’s liberal politician Lee Jae-myung has two thumbs up after his last campaign on June 2, 2025, in Seoul…

    Democracy, Discussion, Donald Trump, fail, family, Japan, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Survey
  • SK Earthon secures rights to explore 2 offshore oil blocks in Indonesia

    May 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Earthon secures rights to explore 2 offshore oil blocks in Indonesia

    Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia (left), SKK Migas chief Dwi Soetjipto (right), SK Earthon executive Kim…

    Japan, Seoul, study, Survey
  • Half of Seoul offices over 30 years old amid limited new supply

    May 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Half of Seoul offices over 30 years old amid limited new supply

    Office buildings clustered near Gangnam Station (Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government) About half of the office buildings in Seoul’s major…

    Japan, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • I was surprised to learn government employee trust in leadership is at 34% in South Korea, Japan, and Singapore, the lowest out of all countries surveyed.

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/HappyHappyJoyJoy44 [link] [comments]

    Japan, Survey
  • South Korea Inflation Flat in April, Possibly Paving Way for Policy Easing

    May 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea Inflation Flat in April, Possibly Paving Way for Policy Easing

    Customers at the Cheongnyangni Market in Seoul. Photo: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg News South Korea’s headline inflation remained flat in April, possibly paving the…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Korean adults’ financial literacy higher than OECD average: survey

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean adults’ financial literacy higher than OECD average: survey

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

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  • 1 in 3 women a victim of relationship abuse, Gender Ministry survey finds

    Apr 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    1 in 3 women a victim of relationship abuse, Gender Ministry survey finds

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

    Survey
  • 3 out of 4 jobless young people say cannot find quality jobs: survey

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    3 out of 4 jobless young people say cannot find quality jobs: survey

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

    Survey
  • South Korea’s young rich vs old rich: Coin, art outpace bonds, funds

    Apr 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s young rich vs old rich: Coin, art outpace bonds, funds

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Young South Korean millionaires, placing bold wagers on unconventional financial assets such as cryptocurrencies and art,…

    family, Parents, Survey
  • Koreans cut spending in March, except on health, education

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Koreans cut spending in March, except on health, education

    A kids clinic in Seoul is crowded with pediatric patients  South Korean consumers exhibited recessionary spending behavior in March, cutting…

    Jeju, Koreans, Medical, Seoul, Survey, travel
  • Seoul City Hall declined to release survey findings on areas vulnerable to sinkholes.

    Apr 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McaZRG6YlpI Video Title: Sinkhole Danger in Seoul: Is Your Area One of the 50 Hotspots? Cut to 1:06 and it’s…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Foreign residents pick Gwanghwamun as Seoul’s most iconic landmark: survey

    Apr 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Foreign residents pick Gwanghwamun as Seoul’s most iconic landmark: survey

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

    Seoul, Survey
  • [Korea University] Few questions regarding Korean foods

    Mar 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m part of the university business school’s student society for business strategies. Apologies for making similar posts back to back,…

    Korean Food, Question, Survey
  • [Korea University] Please help us out with this survey on Korean food 🥺

    Mar 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    [Korea University] Please help us out with this survey on Korean food 🥺

    Hello everyone! I’m part of the university’s business strategy student society called the SBC (Strategies for global Business and Commerce).…

    Korean Food, Survey
  • European student housing is top of the class: Savills IM

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    European student housing is top of the class: Savills IM

    Hamish Smith, head of research and strategy (UK) of Savills Investment Management The appeal of European purpose-built student housing (PBSA)…

    driver, purpose, study, Survey
  • Which big K-pop company is the most hated?

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m curious about what company we dislike the most, so I made this survey! Company names have been arranged in…

    K-pop, Survey
  • S.Korean investors name their 33 favorite alternative asset managers

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean investors name their 33 favorite alternative asset managers

    Blackstone and HarbourVest Partners are South Korean institutional investors’ preferred private equity firms, according to a survey by Korea Investors.…

    family, germany, history, KT, Stress, Survey
  • Hello, can you help me with a quick survey for school?

    Feb 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have a survey for my Geopolitics class on information and current events, it only takes a few minutes. I…

    Politics, Survey
  • 51% of Japanese feel relations with South Korea are “good”: survey

    Feb 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Japan, Survey
  • Survey about Cultural differences between France and Korea in workplace communication

    Feb 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a student currently working on a thesis about cultural differences in workplace communication, specifically comparing France and Korea. As…

    Question, study, Survey
  • South Korea’s alternative data pioneer KED Aicel in full force

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s alternative data pioneer KED Aicel in full force

    South Korea’s leading alternative data service provider Hankyung Aicel Inc. is poised to transform companies’ and investors’ business and investment…

    Busan, Deloitte, Seoul, Social Media, Survey
  • Lee Jae-myung, ruling party rivals neck and neck in latest survey

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee Jae-myung, ruling party rivals neck and neck in latest survey

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

    Survey
  • Hyundai Motor logs record sales for two straight years on SUVs, hybrids

    Jan 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor logs record sales for two straight years on SUVs, hybrids

    Hyundai’s Genesis GV80 Coupe South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday posted its largest-ever sales for a second…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Kia, Survey
  • MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Michael ByungJu Kim (left), co-founder, partner and chairman of MBK Partners and Kyungin David Lee, UBS Group vice chair for…

    financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Seoul, Survey
  • SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) SK and Lotte groups remain the focus for South Korean dealmakers as the two conglomerates are…

    Busan, LG, LG CNS, Lotte, Military, Ourhome, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Stress, Survey
  • Bank of Korea seen cutting interest rates by 25 bps in January

    Jan 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Bank of Korea seen cutting interest rates by 25 bps in January

    Rhee Chang-yong, governor of the Bank of Korea The Bank of Korea (BOK) is widely expected to cut interest rates…

    martial law, Survey
  • Opinion: The Dangerous Opinion Polls and the Choices of the People Power Party

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Currently, numerous opinion polls are being conducted in South Korea. Among them, one of the most striking findings is the…

    BTS, Controversy, Democracy, fail, Lawmakers, LG, LGBTQ+, martial law, Military, North Korea, Protest, Question, Stress, Survey
  • conducting a survey, what are some international movies that are loved by the south korean public

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    just as the title says, what are some international movies that are loved by the people of south korea? submitted…

    Survey
  • Soy Sauce Survey

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    Hey Korean Food community! My name is Grey and I wanted to try my hand at making my own soy…

    Korean Food, Survey
  • S.Korea’s webtoon industry sales surpasses $1.36 bn

    Jan 3, 2025
    in News
    S.Korea’s webtoon industry sales surpasses $1.36 bn

    South Korea’s webtoon market size surpassed 2 trillion won ($1.36 billion) for the first time.  The South Korean Ministry of…

    Japan, Survey, Tourism
  • Kospi to move in 2,350-3,200 range in 2025: Brokerages

    Dec 31, 2024
    in News
    Kospi to move in 2,350-3,200 range in 2025: Brokerages

    Kospi closing on the last trading day of 2024 on Dec. 30 (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  South Korean stocks are…

    martial law, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Hanwha Ocean, another Korean shipbuilder win $951 million WTIV deals

    Dec 30, 2024
    in News
    Hanwha Ocean, another Korean shipbuilder win $951 million WTIV deals

    A wind turbine installation vessel built by Hanwha Ocean Hanwha Ocean Co. and another major South Korean shipbuilder have won…

    Samsung, Survey
  • IU Crowned Billboard Korea’s No. 1 Artist of the Year: A Look at Her Remarkable Journey

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Entertainment

    Image Credit: Buy The Flag On Amazon Here. All Rights are with EDAM Entertainment. South Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Protest, Seoul, Survey, Tourism
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Latest Korean News

  • Yonsei University: Unlikely yet adroit dealmaker in S.Korea’s M&A marketJuly 3, 2025
    Yonsei University’s campus in Seoul For decades, or probably for… Read more: Yonsei University: Unlikely yet adroit dealmaker in S.Korea’s M&A market
  • S.Korea corporate law reform gains bipartisan supportJuly 2, 2025
    Both the Democratic Party and the People Power Party agreed… Read more: S.Korea corporate law reform gains bipartisan support
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    Hyundai Rotem’s K2 battle tank (Courtesy of Hyundai Rotem) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai Rotem seals record $6.5 bn K2 tank deal with Poland
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    Shilla Stay Seodaemun (Courtesy of IGIS Asset Management) Shilla Stay… Read more: IGIS Asset resumes sale of KIC-backed Shilla Stay Seodaemun
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    BTS are back (Courtesy of Yonhap) Now the wait is… Read more: The wait is over: BTS are back with new album, global tour in spring 2026

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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