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  • Samsung named as most ultimate brand by FutureBrand

    Oct 18, 2024
    in News
    Samsung named as most ultimate brand by FutureBrand

    List of the Most Ultimade Brand selected by FutureBrand  Samsung Electronics Co. was selected the Most Ultimate Brand 2024 by…

    purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey

    submitted by /u/DearProof7371 [link] [comments]

    Childbirth Incentive, Koreans, Survey
  • Half of Koreans won’t date across the political aisle, survey says

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Half of Koreans won’t date across the political aisle, survey says

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

    Koreans, Survey
  • DB Insurance outshines domestic rivals in global business

    Oct 8, 2024
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    DB Insurance outshines domestic rivals in global business

    Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Bok-hyun (fifth from left) poses with CEOs of South Korean insurance companies after a meeting…

    Global Expansion, Hyundai, Korean Birthrate, Korean Comapny, Samsung, Seoul, Survey
  • Two out of 5 CEOs hold negative views on Korean startup scene

    Oct 4, 2024
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    Two out of 5 CEOs hold negative views on Korean startup scene

    Screenshot of ChangGoo participants captured from Google Korea Blog  Nearly half of South Korean startups hold negative views on the…

    Japan, Korean Technology, KT, Seoul, Survey
  • Naver to upgrade Korean map service for foreigners

    Oct 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to upgrade Korean map service for foreigners

    Review of Seoul Forest, a famous tourist spot, in Korean translated into English on Naver Map (Courtesy of Naver) South…

    Japan, Naver, Seoul, Survey, Tourism, travel
  • LG Elec tops US sustainable brand rankings for HVAC, appliances

    Oct 2, 2024
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    LG Elec tops US sustainable brand rankings for HVAC, appliances

    LG Electronics Inc. said on Wednesday it was named the most sustainable brand in the US for its heating, ventilation,…

    driver, LG, LG Electronics, Survey
  • Influencers wield greater power in marketing in S.Korea

    Sep 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Influencers wield greater power in marketing in S.Korea

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Merch reliance on digital content creators for marketing is growing bigger in South Korea, allowing some…

    Advertisement, Koreans, Seoul, Social Media, Survey, Teenager
  • Samsung tops US consumer TV satisfaction study

    Sep 19, 2024
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    Samsung tops US consumer TV satisfaction study

    Samsung Electronics Co. ranked as the top TV brand for consumer satisfaction in the US, according to the 2024 American…

    Korean Comapny, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, study, Survey, TCL
  • Samsung tops US consumer TV satisfaction study

    Sep 19, 2024
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    Samsung tops US consumer TV satisfaction study

    Samsung Electronics Co. ranked as the top TV brand for consumer satisfaction in the US, according to the 2024 American…

    Korean Comapny, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, study, Survey, TCL
  • Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    Sep 12, 2024
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    Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    ETF (Courtesy of Getty Images) Mobility, financial services and biotech companies have elbowed out battery and entertainment stocks in the…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kakao, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Naver, POSCO, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Survey
  • AB InBev’s Oriental Brewery buys Jeju Soju from Shinsegae

    Sep 11, 2024
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    AB InBev’s Oriental Brewery buys Jeju Soju from Shinsegae

    HiteJinro controls half of South Korea’s soju market Oriental Brewery Co. (OB), a unit of the world’s largest beer company…

    Jeju, K-pop, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, Lotte, Soju, Survey
  • Kia ranks first in customer satisfaction in India

    Sep 10, 2024
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    Kia ranks first in customer satisfaction in India

    Kia Seltos Kia Corp. said on Tuesday that it ranked first in the mass-market brand category in the customer experience…

    Kia, Survey
  • Samsung strives to prevent musculoskeletal disorders at workplace

    Sep 9, 2024
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    Samsung strives to prevent musculoskeletal disorders at workplace

    Samsung’s musculoskeletal disorder prevention exercise center at its Giheung plant in Korea Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker,…

    Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Naver Map sees 30% increase in foreign user base

    Sep 2, 2024
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    Naver Map sees 30% increase in foreign user base

    The foreign users of Naver Map, the map service of South Korea’s online platform giant Naver Corp., have a 30%…

    Japan, Kakao, Naver, Survey, Tourism, travel
  • S.Korean companies fret over Scope 3 disclosure rule

    Aug 28, 2024
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    S.Korean companies fret over Scope 3 disclosure rule

    (Courtesy of KEF) Businesses in South Korea, Asia’s No. 4 economy, are voicing concerns about the government’s plan to mandate…

    Korean Comapny, Survey
  • Korean won at 5-mth high; BOK may not lower interest rate

    Aug 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean won at 5-mth high; BOK may not lower interest rate

    A trader on the phone at Hana Bank’s trading floor in Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024 (Photo by Bum-June Kim)…

    Japan, Question, Seoul, Survey
  • LG Uplus to support smart city transformation in Hwasun

    Aug 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Uplus to support smart city transformation in Hwasun

    South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. announced on Wednesday that it will support the smart city transformation of Hwasun-gun in South…

    Korean Comapny, LG, LG Uplus, Survey, Tourism
  • Hyundai Mobis’ sustainability pledge for a better tomorrow  

    Aug 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Mobis’ sustainability pledge for a better tomorrow  

    Hyundai Mobis employees inspect the biodiversity of the Miho River, Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis)  Hyundai Mobis…

    family, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, study, Survey
  • Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW offer deep discounts amid EV phobia in Korea

    Aug 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW offer deep discounts amid EV phobia in Korea

    The Audi RS e-tron GT Imported vehicle dealers in South Korea are offering deep price cuts amid a growing electric…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Survey
  • Half of imported EVs in Korea run on Chinese batteries as EV fires rise

    Aug 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Half of imported EVs in Korea run on Chinese batteries as EV fires rise

    Police are investigating the cause of a fire involving a Mercedes-Benz EV in Incheon, Korea Of 58 electric vehicle models…

    Hyundai, identification, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Survey
  • S.Korea’s early-stage VC funding down amid dearth of targets

    Jul 19, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s early-stage VC funding down amid dearth of targets

    A rendering image of the Seoul Unicorn Startup Hub facility to be built in Seongsu-dong by around 2030 Early-stage startup…

    Kakao, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Korean Technology, Seoul, Survey
  • Hanwha Group to expand stock compensation to team chiefs

    Jul 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Group to expand stock compensation to team chiefs

    Hanwha Group headquarters in Seoul (Courtesy of Hanwha) South Korea’s No. 7 conglomerate Hanwha Group will expand its restricted stock…

    Korean Comapny, Seoul, Survey
  • BOK chief signals rate cut; warns of home price rise

    Jul 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    BOK chief signals rate cut; warns of home price rise

    Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong speaks to the press after a rate decision on July 11, 2024 (Courtesy of…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Won to soften past 1,400, BOK rate cut likely in Oct: poll

    Jul 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Won to soften past 1,400, BOK rate cut likely in Oct: poll

    The won weakens by 0.30% to 1,385,80 to the dollar in early Wednesday trade  The Korean won is forecast to…

    Ewha, Hyundai, Japan, Survey
  • Korea’s edtech startups defend against global giants with AI

    Jul 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s edtech startups defend against global giants with AI

    Fast Campus, a company-in-company of South Korea’s adult education startup Day1 Company (File photo) South Korea’s major online adult education…

    Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Seoul, Survey, Woongjin
  • Young rich Koreans: Financially literate, self-directing

    Jul 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Young rich Koreans: Financially literate, self-directing

    A Kookmin Bank’s private banker guides clients into a wealth management office Young South Korean millionaires want to take more…

    Koreans, Parents, purpose, Seoul, Survey
  • LG Chem launches Synovian in China

    Jul 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem launches Synovian in China

    South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. announced on Wednesday that it launched its homegrown new drug for osteoarthritis Synovian (marketed in…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Medical, Survey
  • Samsung Electronics tops in S.Korea’s after-sales service

    Jul 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Electronics tops in S.Korea’s after-sales service

    Samsung Electronics Service, a service subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co.,  announced on Tuesday that it topped all categories – home…

    Korean Comapny, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Survey
  • Korean Air named Skytrax world’s top 100 airlines

    Jun 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean Air named Skytrax world’s top 100 airlines

    Korean Air Lines Co. and Asiana Airlines Inc. have been selected for the 2024 World Airline Awards by UK-based aviation…

    Survey
  • South Korea climbs to 20th on IMD national competitiveness list

    Jun 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea climbs to 20th on IMD national competitiveness list

    Seoul city  South Korea’s national competitiveness ranking climbed eight notches to its highest-ever 20th thanks to a big jump in…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Korea to put poison pill adoption on new policy agenda

    Jun 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea to put poison pill adoption on new policy agenda

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea will put the adoption of poison pills and dual-class shares on the new policy…

    Discussion, Japan, Korean Comapny, Survey
  • Southeast Asia, Korea Inc’s new IT outsourcing powerhouse

    Jun 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Southeast Asia, Korea Inc’s new IT outsourcing powerhouse

    Software developers working at Mobile C&C Cambodia’s office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Jun 5, 2024  PHNOM PENH – South…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Lotte, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Hyundai Glovis to meet US’ green policies on car carriers

    May 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Glovis to meet US’ green policies on car carriers

    Hyundai Glovis’s automobile carrier Glovis Century (Courtesy of Hyundai Glovis)   Hyundai Glovis Co., the world’s third-largest car shipping company, is…

    Hyundai, Seoul, Survey
  • Samsung Galaxy 5G phone tops ACSI in US

    May 16, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Galaxy 5G phone tops ACSI in US

    Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy smartphone caught Apple in the cell phone manufacturer lead, taking the top spot…

    Korean Comapny, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, study, Survey
  • Korean food fans pick soju, bibimbap as their favorites

    May 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean food fans pick soju, bibimbap as their favorites

    Jinro Chamisul Soju, the top soju by sales in South Korea (Courtesy of Hitejinro) South Korea’s soju and bibimbap are…

    Bibimbap, K-pop Fans, Kimchi, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Soju, Survey
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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul Museum of Art to expand network to 8 branches, renovate main siteJanuary 28, 2026
    With its newest branch set to open this March in… Read more: Seoul Museum of Art to expand network to 8 branches, renovate main site
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    The number of babies born here rose at the fastest… Read more: Childbirths grow at fastest pace in 18 years on increased marriages
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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