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  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • ENHYPEN – W Korea Magazine (May 2025 Issue Pictorial)

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ENHYPEN – W Korea Magazine (May 2025 Issue Pictorial)

    Photo Credits: W Korea. Belift Lab ENHYPEN continues their meteoric rise in the global music and fashion scenes, gracing the…

    Houston, Japan, K-pop, Tourism
  • Rosé Shines on W China’s 2025 Energy Issue: BLACKPINK Star’s Captivating Cover and Pictorial Preview

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rosé Shines on W China’s 2025 Energy Issue: BLACKPINK Star’s Captivating Cover and Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: The Black Label. W China Rosé, the global superstar from BLACKPINK, is captivating fans once again as she…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tourism
  • Jackson Wang Captivates in Marie Claire China May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes of GOT7 Star’s Striking Photoshoot

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jackson Wang Captivates in Marie Claire China May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes of GOT7 Star’s Striking Photoshoot

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire China. Kakao Entertainment GOT7’s Jackson Wang continues to command the spotlight, this time as the cover…

    G7, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Mystery, Photography, Tourism
  • P1Harmony Unveils Striking ‘DUH!’ U Version Concept Photos Ahead of 8th Mini Album Comeback

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    P1Harmony Unveils Striking ‘DUH!’ U Version Concept Photos Ahead of 8th Mini Album Comeback

    Photo Credits:  FNC Entertainment With anticipation building for their upcoming comeback, P1Harmony has unveiled a fresh set of concept photos…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, netizens, Tourism
  • XLOV 2025 Tour: K-Pop’s Rising Stars to Electrify Japan, Korea Tourism Festival, K-LOVERS FES, and Boseong Tea Festival

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XLOV 2025 Tour: K-Pop’s Rising Stars to Electrify Japan, Korea Tourism Festival, K-LOVERS FES, and Boseong Tea Festival

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment 日本語版を見る With a debut that’s still fresh in the minds of K-pop fans, XLOV is quickly…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tourism
  • S.Korea’s medical tourism thrives on weak currency

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s medical tourism thrives on weak currency

    Foreign tourists in Seoul  Foreign visitors to South Korea jumped nearly 20% early this year, largely driven by a sharp…

    Ewha, Japan, KT, martial law, Medical, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Birth rates: Optimist point of view

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    • This is not a political discussion. • Speaking as an outsider. • All my information is theoretical, not accurate.…

    Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discussion, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Kimchi, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, squid game, Stress, Tourism
  • IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    Apr 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    A panoramic view of the Songdo 11th District, South Korea’s biotechnology industry hub (Courtesy of IFEZ) The Incheon Free Economic…

    Discussion, Japan, Lotte, Seoul, Tourism
  • kpop stores in incheon city?

    Apr 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    so, an aquantaince of mine has a stop at incheon in few days (works at a cruise) but idk if…

    Seoul, Tourism
  • Deloitte Anjin to lead sale of Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Myeongdong

    Apr 2, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Deloitte Anjin to lead sale of Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Myeongdong

    Four Points by Sherton Josun Myeongdong in central Seoul IGIS Asset Management Co., a leading South Korean real estate investment…

    Deloitte, myeongdong, Seoul, Tourism
  • Rare Tourism Trip to North Korea (Weirdly Interesting)

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Rare Tourism Trip to North Korea (Weirdly Interesting)

    submitted by /u/National_Sink_2190 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Tourism
  • Korean Air changes badge before full integration with Asiana Airlines

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean Air changes badge before full integration with Asiana Airlines

    Korean Air Chairman and CEO Cho Won-tae introduces the company’s new CI on March 11, 2025 (Courtesy of Korean Air)…

    Busan, family, Justice, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism
  • Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    ▲ Snack wars with Blackpink’s Rose South Korea’s snack exports soared to a record high in February, surpassing $40 million…

    Buldak Ramen, Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Lotte, Samsung, Samyang, Social Media, Tourism
  • Korea’s IGIS Asset put hotel in top Seoul tourist area on sale

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s IGIS Asset put hotel in top Seoul tourist area on sale

    Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong (File photo) IGIS Asset Management Co., one of Asia’s largest real estate investment…

    myeongdong, request, Seoul, Tourism
  • Epilepsy

    Feb 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I live in Las Vegas, NV, USA. 29F I’ve been trying to figure out my epilepsy for almost a…

    fail, Medical, Tourism
  • Macquarie to sell Seoul hotel to KB Asset for $119 million

    Feb 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Macquarie to sell Seoul hotel to KB Asset for $119 million

    Four Points by Sherton Josun, Seoul Station (File photo) Macquarie Asset Management is poised to sell a four-star hotel in…

    Seoul, Tourism
  • China likely to lift ban on South Korea’s K-wave as early as May

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China likely to lift ban on South Korea’s K-wave as early as May

    BEIJING – China will likely lift its ban on Hallyu, or Korean popular culture in the country, as early as…

    Japan, Jeju, K-pop, Korea Development, Seoul, Tourism
  • The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City

    Feb 7, 2025
    in History
    The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City

    Ancient Beginnings: The Founding of Busan Busan, known as the second largest metropolitan city in South Korea, has a rich…

    Baekje, Busan, Goguryeo, Goryeo, historical tours, history, Japan, Joseon, Korean History, Korean War, Military, Silla, Three Kingdom, Tourism
  • The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global Crises

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Resilience of the Korean Economy Through Global Crises

    Introduction to the Korean Economy The Korean economy has undergone a remarkable transformation since the end of the Korean War…

    automotive, fail, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Korean War, Military, Tourism, travel
  • Political crisis ups downside risk to S.Korea’s economy: S&P, Moody’s

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Political crisis ups downside risk to S.Korea’s economy: S&P, Moody’s

    Containers at a port in Incheon (Courtesy of Yonhap) Global credit rating agencies warned of looming downward pressure on South…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, martial law, Tourism, Warning
  • Digital Art Tourism

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m heading to South Korea in 4 days, and I plan to visit Seoul and Busan. Could you recommend any…

    Busan, Seoul, Tourism
  • 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
  • GOT7 Mark Tuan – Esquire Hong Kong – January 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Entertainment
    GOT7 Mark Tuan – Esquire Hong Kong – January 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Photo Credit: Vogue Thailand GOT7’s Mark Tuan graces the January 2025 issue of Esquire Hong Kong, captivating fans with a…

    KT, purpose, Social Media, Tourism
  • South Korea mulls temporary visa waiver for group Chinese tourists

    Dec 26, 2024
    in News
    South Korea mulls temporary visa waiver for group Chinese tourists

    A cruise ship carrying Chinese group tourists to Jeju Island (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea is considering temporary visa exemptions…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, martial law, Naver, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Hanni and her need to have an agency due to visa expiration, explained

    Dec 20, 2024
    in Community

    News Jeans, who claims ‘contract termination’, may have her visa expire… What will happen to Hani’s activities? (Source: https://n.news.naver.com/article/023/0003877692?sid=102) Translated…

    Naver, Tourism
  • 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
  • Celebrating K-Pop: 2NE1 and an All-Star Lineup Ready to Dazzle at SBS Gayo Daejeon!

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Celebrating K-Pop: 2NE1 and an All-Star Lineup Ready to Dazzle at SBS Gayo Daejeon!

    K-pop fans, get ready for an even more star-studded lineup at the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon! The third wave of…

    Daejeon, family, history, identification, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Korean stocks diverge: Winners, losers of Yoon’s martial law debacle

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    Korean stocks diverge: Winners, losers of Yoon’s martial law debacle

    The Kospi index ended down 1.4% at 2,464.00 on Wednesday South Korean stocks showed clear divergences on Monday amid a…

    BTS, Donald Trump, fail, Jeju, Kakao, Lawmakers, POSCO, Tourism, travel
  • KB Kookmin Card, UnionPay to cooperate on marketing

    Nov 27, 2024
    in News
    KB Kookmin Card, UnionPay to cooperate on marketing

    South Korea’s KB Kookmin Card said on Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China’s UnionPay to cooperate…

    Tourism
  • The Influence of China and Japan in Modern Korean History

    Nov 26, 2024
    in History
    The Influence of China and Japan in Modern Korean History

    Introduction The Korean Peninsula, situated at the northeastern edge of the Asian continent, has historically occupied a pivotal geographic position…

    cold war, Discussion, Goryeo, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, Justice, K-pop, Korean History, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Politics, Pyongyang, Sex, Tourism, World War
  • (Opinion) Korea should embrace becoming the ‘city-state of seoul’ in a good way in order to solve most of its social problems

    Nov 14, 2024
    in Community

    Foreigner here, who has read a bit about south korean structural problems in social and traditional media (including on this…

    Busan, Demographics, fail, K-pop, Koreans, Medical, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism
  • Paradise targets Taiwanese MICE market

    Nov 12, 2024
    in News
    Paradise targets Taiwanese MICE market

    Paradise Co., a South Korean casino operator, said on Tuesday it held the 2024 Paradise Taipei MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences,…

    Busan, Japan, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • 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
  • Is not the popularity of K-pop waning? How come?

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Community

    I watched a video on this topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxXrAogPIwI The creator is business/finance orienting and here was her take. K-pop was…

    K-pop, Koreans, Stress, Tourism
  • South Korea to designate Jeju as flying taxi pilot service zone

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    South Korea to designate Jeju as flying taxi pilot service zone

    President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at a policy debate at the Jeju Free International City Development Center on Jeju Island…

    Hyundai, Jeju, Shopping, Tourism
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    Hyundai Motor’s Palisade SUV Prices of certain used sport utility… Read more: Used SUVs pricier than new ones? Yes, in South Korea thanks to Russia
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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