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  • Korea offers bus discounts to move foreign tourists beyond Seoul

    Jun 15, 2026
    in News
    Korea offers bus discounts to move foreign tourists beyond Seoul

    For the millions of foreign tourists who visit Korea each year, the boundaries of vacations are often defined by the…

    Seoul, Subway, Tourism, travel
  • Luxury hanok reshapes high-end tourism deep in mountains of Gangwon Province

    Jun 15, 2026
    in News
    Luxury hanok reshapes high-end tourism deep in mountains of Gangwon Province

    For global jet setters, Korea’s cultural footprint is typically defined by Seoul’s neon-lit corridors and K-pop spectacle. But a quiet…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Netflix hit inspires Korea tourism push aimed at turning viewers into visitors

    Jun 11, 2026
    in News
    Netflix hit inspires Korea tourism push aimed at turning viewers into visitors

    Korea is betting that the power of a Netflix hit can do more than entertain audiences — it can also…

    KT, squid game, Tourism, travel
  • Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly

    Jun 10, 2026
    in News
    Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly

    Korea’s tourism authorities are turning their attention to traditional street markets, launching a standardized campaign Friday to target long-standing consumer…

    Busan, Tourism, travel
  • PM calls for crowd control measures ahead of BTS concert in Busan

    Jun 9, 2026
    in News
    PM calls for crowd control measures ahead of BTS concert in Busan

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok told officials Tuesday to ensure crowd control and crack down on tourist overcharging, scalped tickets and…

    BTS, Busan, Seoul, Tourism
  • Seoul city gov’t audits homestays as tourism booms

    Jun 8, 2026
    in News
    Seoul city gov’t audits homestays as tourism booms

    For a decade, Seoul has nudged its residents to open their doors to foreigners, turning spare bedrooms and historic hanok,…

    Korean House, Seoul, Tourism
  • Indian star Priyanka Mohan named honorary ambassador for Korean tourism

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Indian star Priyanka Mohan named honorary ambassador for Korean tourism

    submitted by /u/Beginning-Passion676 [link] [comments]

    Tourism
  • China, South Korea agree to more flights per week as tourism to Japan dwindles

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    China, South Korea agree to more flights per week as tourism to Japan dwindles

    submitted by /u/Beginning-Passion676 [link] [comments]

    Japan, Tourism
  • From K-pop to K-glow: lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave

    Jun 4, 2026
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    From K-pop to K-glow: lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave

    From article Just over 2 million foreigners visited South Korea last year for medical treatment, nearly double the 2024 figure…

    K-pop, Medical, Tourism
  • Korea legalizes telemedicine for foreign patients to boost medical tourism

    May 26, 2026
    in News
    Korea legalizes telemedicine for foreign patients to boost medical tourism

    Korea is expanding medical frontiers beyond its physical borders, legalizing telemedicine for international patients in a bid to solidify its…

    LG, Medical, Tourism
  • Gwangju residents call for Shinsegae chairman’s resignation, launch Starbucks boycott

    May 23, 2026
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    Gwangju residents call for Shinsegae chairman’s resignation, launch Starbucks boycott

    Civic groups in South Jeolla Province and Gwangju have jumped into action, alleging that Shinsegae Group, the parent company of…

    apology, coffee, Controversy, fail, history, Japan, Protest, Punishment, Shopping, Tourism
  • Capitalizing on summit, Seoul seeks to draw Japanese tourists to historic enclave

    May 20, 2026
    in News
    Capitalizing on summit, Seoul seeks to draw Japanese tourists to historic enclave

    Following a high-profile bilateral summit between the leaders of Korea and Japan in Andong, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…

    Japan, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Busan draws over 1 mil. foreign tourists in Q1 at record pace

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Busan draws over 1 mil. foreign tourists in Q1 at record pace

    Busan welcomed more than 1.02 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of this year, surpassing the 1 million mark…

    Busan, Japan, Tourism
  • Super Sweet and Cool: IVE’s Gaeul Owns Every Version of Herself

    Apr 27, 2026
    in Feeds
    Super Sweet and Cool: IVE’s Gaeul Owns Every Version of Herself

    She Is the Autumn That Blooms in Every Season There’s a pink Nissan Figaro idling in a rose-washed underground garage,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Parents, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Tourism, Warning
  • What’s fueling surge in South Koreans traveling to China?

    Apr 27, 2026
    in News
    What’s fueling surge in South Koreans traveling to China?

    A new wave of South Korean content creators is descending on Chinese cities, cameras in hand, transforming the streets of…

    family, Koreans, Tourism, travel
  • “Chic expression ‘Neukgu bread,’ ‘Change Hanwha to the Wolves’”… Daejeon captured by ‘wolf fever’ | “늑구빵, 시크한 표정” “한화 ‘울브즈’로 바꿔라”…대전 ‘늑대 앓이’ 들썩

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Chic expression ‘Neukgu bread,’ ‘Change Hanwha to the Wolves’”… Daejeon captured by ‘wolf fever’ | “늑구빵, 시크한 표정” “한화 ‘울브즈’로 바꿔라”…대전 ‘늑대 앓이’ 들썩

    https://www.news1.kr/local/daejeon-chungnam/6141982 Interest surrounding “Neukgu,” the wolf that escaped from Daejeon O-World Zoo and was captured after ten days, has not…

    Daejeon, request, Social Media, Tourism
  • Greece celebrates 205th Independence Day in Korea

    Mar 29, 2026
    in News
    Greece celebrates 205th Independence Day in Korea

    Greece marked its National Day with a formal reception in Seoul, bringing together diplomats, government officials and distinguished guests to…

    Seoul, Tourism
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    Feb 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    ‘The King’s Warden’ is dominating cinemas. It’s also turning map apps into battlegrounds and a remote exile site into a…

    history, Joseon, K-pop, Kakao, LG, Naver, Tourism, travel
  • Day trips and overnight escapes: Gyeonggi travel spots for the Lunar New Year holiday

    Feb 17, 2026
    in News
    Day trips and overnight escapes: Gyeonggi travel spots for the Lunar New Year holiday

    To mark the Lunar New Year holiday in the Year of the Red Horse, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization recommended destinations…

    Hwaseong, Tourism, travel
  • Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Jeon Hyun-hee, a three-term lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea (Seoul Jung-Seongdong A) and former Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption…

    K-pop, Lawmakers, martial law, purpose, Question, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism
  • Spicy Steamed Monkfish (아구낌)

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Spicy Steamed Monkfish (아구낌)

    you have to have it with three bottle of soju, though. submitted by /u/KoreaTourismDad [link] [comments]

    Soju, Tourism
  • Jeju drew 2.24 mil. foreign tourists last year, 70% from China

    Feb 1, 2026
    in News
    Jeju drew 2.24 mil. foreign tourists last year, 70% from China

    More than 2.24 million foreign tourists visited Jeju Island last year, with Chinese travelers making up nearly 70 percent —…

    Chinese Tourists, Japan, Jeju, Tourism, travel
  • Modern Uzbekistan emerges as new tourist center of Central Asia

    Jan 30, 2026
    in News
    Modern Uzbekistan emerges as new tourist center of Central Asia

    In recent years, Uzbekistan has rapidly transformed into one of the most dynamic tourist centers in Central Asia. Its rich…

    history, Tourism, travel
  • Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

    Jan 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

    BEIJING — President Lee Jae Myung said this year will see the “full restoration” of relations between South Korea and…

    China Relation, Donald Trump, history, Japan, KT, Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, Stress, Tourism
  • Korea’s running trend shows no signs of slowing in 2026 – The Korea Times

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea’s running trend shows no signs of slowing in 2026 – The Korea Times

    Korea’s streets, parks and even travel itineraries are being redrawn by the sound of pounding feet, as a nationwide running…

    Tourism, travel
  • Gangwon State Attracts Around 700 Group Tourists from the Philippines via Yangyang International Airport, Boosting Inbound Tourism

    Dec 19, 2025
    in News
    Gangwon State Attracts Around 700 Group Tourists from the Philippines via Yangyang International Airport, Boosting Inbound Tourism

    Gangwon State, led by Governor Kim Jin-tae, announced that it has attracted approximately 710 group tourists from the Philippines through…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Tourism, travel
  • EXO & SM vs CBX: I really don’t understand why people are confused

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry for the long post ahead – I am coming at this as someone who recently grew interested in EXO…

    Discrimination, Discussion, Kakao, Military, Protest, request, Tourism
  • Where to post to spread awareness for this sad puppy.

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Where to post to spread awareness for this sad puppy.

    As a tourist, I was doing touristy tourism things outside andong hahoe village this morning when I stumbled across a…

    Tourism
  • Late Autumn Scenery in Jeonju’s Eco City (South Korea)

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Late Autumn Scenery in Jeonju’s Eco City (South Korea)

    I had some business in Jeonju City and stopped by for a moment. The autumn scenery in Korea is truly…

    Tourism
  • Going to Korea soon?

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Going to Korea soon?

    Hello ! I am a French student working on a master’s thesis regarding social networks influence on tourism in South…

    purpose, Tourism, travel
  • South Korea, UAE to jointly pursue nuclear energy exports; Seoul to join Stargate UAE project

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea, UAE to jointly pursue nuclear energy exports; Seoul to join Stargate UAE project

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) holds a summit meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of…

    Discussion, Medical, Nvidia, Seoul, Tourism
  • Korea’s medical tourism: booming yet overly concentrated in Seoul, aesthetics

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s medical tourism: booming yet overly concentrated in Seoul, aesthetics

    Korea aims to attract more foreign patients through expanded medical service exports South Korea’s medical tourism industry is enjoying its…

    driver, Medical, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Korean eyewear shops: Foreign tourists’ new pilgrimage as K-glasses catch on

    Nov 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean eyewear shops: Foreign tourists’ new pilgrimage as K-glasses catch on

    A foreigner selects glasses at an eyewear shop in Seoul (Courtesy of Clipart Korea) When foreign travelers touch down in…

    LG, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Paradise City, a casino resort near Incheon International Airport South Korea’s casino operators reported solid third-quarter earnings, supported by a…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Japan, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, study, Tourism
  • Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    On September 21, during the “Supreme People’s Assembly,” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that “North Korea and South Korea…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Politics, purpose, Stress, Tourism
  • Hyundai Motor Chung, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince discuss cooperation beyond autos

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor Chung, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince discuss cooperation beyond autos

    Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun (center) and José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Co., are briefed…

    automotive, Discussion, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul, Tourism
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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