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  • Restaurant in Tokyo under fire for banning Koreans, Chinese

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Restaurant in Tokyo under fire for banning Koreans, Chinese

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

    Controversy, Discrimination, Koreans, Tokyo
  • OMEGAX Takes Center Stage: 2024 ‘To.’ Tour Promises Unforgettable Concerts in Japan!

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    OMEGAX Takes Center Stage: 2024 ‘To.’ Tour Promises Unforgettable Concerts in Japan!

    K-pop sensation OMEGAX is gearing up to take Japan by storm with their highly anticipated 2024 ‘To.’ Tour. This exciting announcement…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Lotte, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Genesis sponsors Busan International Film Festival

    Oct 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Genesis sponsors Busan International Film Festival

    The electrified G80 model displayed on the red carpet at the 29th Busan International Film Festival Hyundai Motor Co.’s premium…

    Busan, driver, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Tokyo
  • Naver to retire $306 mn shares, but stock remains weak

    Sep 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to retire $306 mn shares, but stock remains weak

    South Korea’s leading internet portal operator Naver Corp. will buy back and retire about 400 billion won ($306 million) worth…

    fail, Japan, Naver, Tokyo
  • Netmarble unveils teaser video for its new game ‘The King of Fighters’

    Sep 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Netmarble unveils teaser video for its new game ‘The King of Fighters’

    The King of Fighters teaser video Netmarble Corp. announced on Thursday that it premiered a teaser video for its new…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • CJ CheilJedang to provide dumplings for Qantas Airways’ in-flight meal

    Sep 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    CJ CheilJedang to provide dumplings for Qantas Airways’ in-flight meal

    CJ CheilJedang’s bibigo dumplings for in-flight meal CJ CheilJedang Corp. expands its K-food territory with Australia’s largest airline. CJ CheilJedang…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean Comapny, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Tokyo Electron: Chip machinery giant with ‘tireless animal spirit’

    Sep 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Tokyo Electron: Chip machinery giant with ‘tireless animal spirit’

    Tokyo Electron CEO Toshiki Kawai TOKYO – In the 1980s, Japanese chipmakers dominated the world’s semiconductor industry. Companies like NEC,…

    fail, Hwaseong, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Tokyo, travel
  • LVMH, OpenAI, LG deepen ties with startups in S.Korea   

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LVMH, OpenAI, LG deepen ties with startups in S.Korea   

    MarqVision co-founder and CBO DK Lee (center from right) speaks on the stage (Courtesy of MarqVision)  South Korean startups and…

    fail, Global Expansion, Japan, Korea Development, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LVMH, Medical, Nvidia, Tokyo
  • Shinsegae Int’l opens Swiss Perfection pop-up in Tokyo

    Sep 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Shinsegae Int’l opens Swiss Perfection pop-up in Tokyo

    Shinsegae International, the cosmetics and fashion division of South Korea’s Shinsegae Group, entered Japan’s ultra-luxury beauty market by promoting its…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Korea’s airlines to use SAF starting from routes to Japan

    Aug 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s airlines to use SAF starting from routes to Japan

    A Korean Air cargo aircraft refueled with SAF (File photo by Korean Air) South Korea’s airlines are set to use…

    Japan, Jeju, Korean Airport, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Tokyo
  • Kioxia’s TSE listing: Boon for SK Hynix, bane for Samsung Electronics?

    Aug 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kioxia’s TSE listing: Boon for SK Hynix, bane for Samsung Electronics?

    SK Hynix’s multi-chip package TOKYO – The planned initial public offering (IPO) of Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. is…

    Japan, Korean Semiconductor, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Tokyo
  • S.Korea to launch sustainable biojet fuel initiative

    Aug 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea to launch sustainable biojet fuel initiative

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea will require airlines to replace a portion of jet fuels with environmentally-friendly ones such…

    germany, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Airport, Tokyo
  • Hyundai Motor chief Chung’s unwavering support for Korean archery team

    Jul 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor chief Chung’s unwavering support for Korean archery team

    Hyundai Motor Chairman Chun Euisun (right) and Korean archers who won the gold medal in women’s team at the Summer…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, Paris Olympics, Tokyo
  • Hanyang Securities stake draws bids without sale manager

    Jul 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanyang Securities stake draws bids without sale manager

    Hanyang Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul Hanyang Securities Co. has received preliminary bids from four to five South Korean companies…

    daegu, Korean Comapny, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Hyundai eyes Japan’s commercial EV market with e-bus deal with Iwasaki

    Jul 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai eyes Japan’s commercial EV market with e-bus deal with Iwasaki

    Cho Won-sang (right), head of Hyundai Mobility Japan, and Iwasaki Group CEO Yoshitaro Iwasaki sign an LOI on the Elec…

    Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Tokyo, Tourism, Warning
  • South Korea’s 2025 minimum wages rise 1.7%; SMEs seen suffering

    Jul 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s 2025 minimum wages rise 1.7%; SMEs seen suffering

    The Minimum Wage Commission meets on July 11, 2024 (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea has set next year’s hourly minimum…

    fail, Minimum Wage, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea’s taxi app i.M ties up with MK Group to land in Japan

    Jul 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s taxi app i.M ties up with MK Group to land in Japan

    (Graphics by Dongbeom Yun with file photos by Dae-cheol Lim and MK Group) South Korea’s premium ride-hailing app i.M joined…

    Japan, Korean Airport, Korean Comapny, Seoul, Tokyo
  • FG Korea to open Five Guys stores in Japan

    Jul 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    FG Korea to open Five Guys stores in Japan

    FG Korea, the operator of the American handcrafted hamburger brand Five Guys in South Korea, will open its stores in…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Cosmax mulls building cosmetics factory in Latin America

    Jul 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Cosmax mulls building cosmetics factory in Latin America

    COSME Week Tokyo (Courtesy of Cosmax) Cosmax Inc., South Korea’s biggest cosmetics original development and design manufacturer (ODM), is considering…

    Japan, Joseon, Korean Comapny, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Kyobo Life, Japan’s SBI to tie up for security token, digital finance

    Jul 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kyobo Life, Japan’s SBI to tie up for security token, digital finance

    Kyobo Life Insurance’s headquarters in Seoul South Korea’s Kyobo Life Insurance Group and Japan’s SBI Group have entered a strategic…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Nexon to see record sales on The First Descendant, DnF Mobile

    Jul 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Nexon to see record sales on The First Descendant, DnF Mobile

    The First Descendant screenshot (Courtesy of Nexon) Gaming giant Nexon Co. is set to enjoy record sales this year thanks…

    Japan, KT, Tokyo
  • Japan golf courses, Korean investors’ new target assets

    Jun 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Japan golf courses, Korean investors’ new target assets

    Kabaya Golf Club in Ibaraki (File photo, courtesy of Tokyo Leisure Development) South Korean investors are eyeing Japan’s golf resorts…

    Japan, Jeju, Korean Airport, Seoul, Tokyo
  • KOTRA opens K-Tech Camp in Paris

    May 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    KOTRA opens K-Tech Camp in Paris

    The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) announced on Thursday that it established the Paris K-Tech Camp in Paris, France on…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Tokyo
  • Samil PwC expands global foothold with Carlyle’s Japan KFC deal

    May 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samil PwC expands global foothold with Carlyle’s Japan KFC deal

    Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers headquarters in Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) Global accounting industry leader PricewaterhouseCoopers’ South Korean member firm expands its foothold…

    Japan, Lotte, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • SK Hynix mulls HBM production possibility in Japan, US

    May 24, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Hynix mulls HBM production possibility in Japan, US

    SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won SK Hynix Inc. is investigating the possibility of building a plant for high-bandwidth memory (HBM),…

    birthrate, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, SK Hynix, Stress, Tokyo
  • LY vows to keep Line Plus as Naver-SoftBank breakup drags on

    May 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LY vows to keep Line Plus as Naver-SoftBank breakup drags on

    Line Plus headquarters in Pangyo, South Korea (Courtesy of Yonhap) Japan’s LY Corp., the operator of the country’s top mobile…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Naver, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • South Korean startups’ Tokyo fever sizzles

    May 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean startups’ Tokyo fever sizzles

    Korean startup finalists at D.Day in Tokyo on May 16 (Courtesy of D.Camp) Despite the recent Line-Yahoo cacophony, South Korean…

    Japan, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Seoul, Tokyo
  • M&A rebound will drive private credit volume increase: Golub Capital

    May 16, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    M&A rebound will drive private credit volume increase: Golub Capital

    Gregory Cashman, co-head of direct lending at Golub Capital (Courtesy of Golub Capital) As the Federal Reserve signaled delays of…

    BTS, Korean Comapny, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Naver to submit remedies to Japan without A Holdings stake sale

    May 15, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Naver to submit remedies to Japan without A Holdings stake sale

    Naver headquarters in South Korea (Courtesy of Yonhap) LY Corp., the operator of Japan’s popular messenger app Line, is expected…

    Advice, Discussion, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Naver, request, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • Ottogi, KTO partner to attract foreign tourists

    May 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Ottogi, KTO partner to attract foreign tourists

    The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) announced on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with domestic food company Ottogi…

    Busan, Japan, KT, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Korean government vows stern response to Tokyo’s Naver handling

    May 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean government vows stern response to Tokyo’s Naver handling

    Sung Tae-yoon, director of national policy at South Korea’s presidential office, holds a press briefing on Seoul’s response to the…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Koreans, Naver, Politics, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Macquarie Korea confirms two promotions

    May 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Macquarie Korea confirms two promotions

    Macquarie Korea Asset Management promotes Representative Director Kim Yong Hwan (left) and Lee Soojin (Photo captured from MKAM’s website) Macquarie…

    Seoul, Tokyo
  • Japan’s heavy hand with Naver: Uneasy sign for market economy

    May 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Japan’s heavy hand with Naver: Uneasy sign for market economy

    The logos of the mobile messenger app Line and Yahoo! Japan are seen in this November 2019 file photo (Courtesy…

    Japan, KT, Naver, Question, request, Tokyo
  • Aman, Rosewood, Banyan, IHG rush to open luxury hotels in Seoul

    May 5, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Aman, Rosewood, Banyan, IHG rush to open luxury hotels in Seoul

    Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul Globally renowned hospitality companies, including Aman, Rosewood and IHG Group, are rushing to South…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Lotte, Military, myeongdong, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Japan’s request to shed Naver’s Line control ‘unprecedented’: CEO

    May 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Japan’s request to shed Naver’s Line control ‘unprecedented’: CEO

    Mobile messenger app Line (right) is indirectly owned by Korea’s Naver and Japan’s SoftBank (Courtesy of Nikkei) TOKYO – South…

    Japan, Korean Technology, Naver, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korean retailers, hotels enjoy tourist boom in May holidays

    Apr 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean retailers, hotels enjoy tourist boom in May holidays

    Foreigners at Myeong-dong, international tourists’ top destination in Seoul, on April 30, 2024 (By Bum-June Kim) South Korean retailers and…

    Chinese Tourists, fail, Hyundai, Japan, Jeju, Korean Airport, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • ‘The King’s Warden,’ ‘Humint’ vie for box-office crown during Lunar New Year holidayFebruary 14, 2026
    Two Korean movies, “The King’s Warden” and “Humint,” are competing… Read more: ‘The King’s Warden,’ ‘Humint’ vie for box-office crown during Lunar New Year holiday
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    Seoul-based creative agency CMR leverages its global background and its… Read more: How Korean-Irish creative agency CMR is helping shape Seoul’s new creator economy
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    MILAN — Korea did not add to its medal total… Read more: Figure skater, snowboarder fall short as Korea goes medalless
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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