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  • Chung Ki-sun moves closer to managing HD Hyundai with his promotion

    Nov 14, 2024
    in News
    Chung Ki-sun moves closer to managing HD Hyundai with his promotion

    HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun takes a greater role in a year-end executive reshuffle HD Hyundai Co., the holding…

    Donald Trump, family, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Ukraine
  • Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

    Nov 13, 2024
    in News
    Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia

    North Korean former soldier Ryu Seong-hyeon, pictured in Seoul, defected in 2019. Photographs by Tim Franco for WSJ SEOUL—Ryu Seong-hyeon…

    Korean Military, Koreans, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, study, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • Defectors’ group delivers leaflets encouraging defection among N. Korean troops in Russia to Ukraine

    Nov 11, 2024
    in Community
    Defectors’ group delivers leaflets encouraging defection among N. Korean troops in Russia to Ukraine

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

    Ukraine
  • Allies Fret Over Trump Presidency as Authoritarian Axis Challenges U.S.-Led Order

    Nov 7, 2024
    in News
    Allies Fret Over Trump Presidency as Authoritarian Axis Challenges U.S.-Led Order

    Donald Trump is returning to the White House as the world is embroiled in two widening regional wars, America’s rivals…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Ewha, fail, germany, Japan, KT, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Putin, Pyongyang, Social Media, Survey, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Warning, World War
  • Wednesday 6 November 2024 : Arirang News : Zelensky confirms North Korean troops in battle alongside Russia against Ukraine

    Nov 6, 2024
    in Community
    Wednesday 6 November 2024 : Arirang News : Zelensky confirms North Korean troops in battle alongside Russia against Ukraine

    submitted by /u/Unknownbadger4444 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Ukraine
  • Arirang News : Ukraine says first clash with North Korean troops has occurred in Kursk

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Community
    Arirang News : Ukraine says first clash with North Korean troops has occurred in Kursk

    submitted by /u/Unknownbadger4444 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Ukraine
  • Can help confirm his testimony? NK soldier captured in Ukraine…describes Meat Grinder.

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Community

    https://youtu.be/0QwSea0Rpjk?si=M0lzw2Xw7ndR6_xl submitted by /u/kuta300 [link] [comments]

    Ukraine
  • Would you guys be in favour of lifting restrictions for selling arms to Ukraine?

    Nov 4, 2024
    in Community

    Sending troops is an outlandish suggestion no one sane anywhere would take seriously. Giving weapons as part of aid, I…

    North Korea, Ukraine
  • PharmaResearch hosts 5th global symposium on ‘Rejuran’

    Nov 3, 2024
    in News
    PharmaResearch hosts 5th global symposium on ‘Rejuran’

    5th PharmaResearch Global Symposium (Courtesy of PharmaResearch) PharmaResearch Co. announced that it successfully held the 5th PharmaResearch Global Symposium (PGS) at the…

    Discussion, Japan, Medical, Ukraine
  • Korea’s export growth at 7-month low amid growing external risks

    Nov 1, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s export growth at 7-month low amid growing external risks

    Container terminals at a South Korean port (File photo by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) South Korea’s export…

    Donald Trump, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Ukraine
  • Ex-DPRK Deputy Ambassador reveals why Pyongyang backs Russia in Ukraine …

    Oct 30, 2024
    in Community

    A rare glimpse into how North Korea operates: RFA’s Jaewoo Park speaks with ex-DPRK diplomat Thae Yong Ho on why…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • South Korea to ready ‘Iron-Dome’ style defense system earlier

    Oct 29, 2024
    in News
    South Korea to ready ‘Iron-Dome’ style defense system earlier

    LIG NEX1’s missile defense system on display (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea will deploy a new air defense system, similar…

    Military, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • DP leader warns against sending team to Ukraine to monitor N.K. troops

    Oct 28, 2024
    in Community
    DP leader warns against sending team to Ukraine to monitor N.K. troops

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

    Ukraine
  • Hyundai Motor logs highest third-quarter revenue; margin drops

    Oct 24, 2024
    in News
    Hyundai Motor logs highest third-quarter revenue; margin drops

    Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday reported its worst quarterly profit margin for this year, despite delivering its highest-ever revenue for…

    Genesis, history, Hyundai, Ukraine
  • North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    Oct 23, 2024
    in News
    North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition

    A South Korea telecast last week purported to show satellite imagery of North Korean personnel at a Russian military facility.…

    history, Kia, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • Hanwha Asset taps US to list Korean defense ETF

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Hanwha Asset taps US to list Korean defense ETF

    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer at World Defense Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…

    Hyundai, Ukraine
  • KIC bets on AI-driven value creation for private debt: CEO

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    KIC bets on AI-driven value creation for private debt: CEO

    Park Il Young, chief executive of KIC, speaks at the ASK 2024 conference on Oct. 16, 2024 Sovereign wealth fund…

    Medical, Ukraine
  • NPS bullish on real estate in low interest era: chair

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    NPS bullish on real estate in low interest era: chair

    Kim Tae-hyun, chairman of the National Pension Service South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) will raise exposure to residential housing…

    Stress, Ukraine
  • Putin warns South Korea: Sending weapons to Ukraine would be a ‘big mistake’

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Putin warns South Korea: Sending weapons to Ukraine would be a ‘big mistake’

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

    Putin, Ukraine
  • Pyongyang Says It Will Send Troops to Ukraine Within a Month

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Pyongyang Says It Will Send Troops to Ukraine Within a Month

    submitted by /u/travisbickle777 [link] [comments]

    Military, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • South Korea to extend export missile range from 300 km to 500 km

    Aug 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea to extend export missile range from 300 km to 500 km

    LIG Nex1’s guided missile Hawk South Korea has decided to extend the range of missiles for exports to 500 kilometers…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea, request, Seoul, South Korean Weapons, Ukraine
  • Lotte Wellfood eyes merger with trading arm; firms indecisives

    Aug 6, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte Wellfood eyes merger with trading arm; firms indecisives

    Lotte Wellfood’s sugar-free confectionery products and ice cream (Courtesy of Lotte Wellfood) South Korea’s Lotte Corp. is considering a merger…

    Lotte, Suga, Ukraine
  • Central Asia emerging as South Korea’s new used car export market

    Jul 31, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Central Asia emerging as South Korea’s new used car export market

    Hyundai Motor vehicles for export are loaded onto a car carrier ship at a seaport in Ulsan, South Korea South…

    Busan, Hyundai, Ukraine
  • LG Chem emerges as global No. 4 chemicals maker: C&EN

    Jul 31, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem emerges as global No. 4 chemicals maker: C&EN

    LG Chem’s chemistry scientists (Courtesy of LG) South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. has emerged as the world’s fourth chemicals producer,…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Comapny, Korean Food, LG, Lotte, Ukraine
  • War for slimming: Samsung aims to launch 7 mm foldable smartphone

    Jul 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    War for slimming: Samsung aims to launch 7 mm foldable smartphone

    Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold6 When Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its latest iteration of foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Flip6…

    mobile game, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Ukraine
  • Hyosung to sell its specialty gas unit for $943 mn to Korean PEs

    Jul 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyosung to sell its specialty gas unit for $943 mn to Korean PEs

    Hyosung Vina Chemicals’ facilities in Vietnam (Courtesy of Hyosung Chemical) South Korea’s Hyosung Group is poised to sell a 100%…

    Korea Development, Korean Semiconductor, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Hanwha Aerospace to export $998mn K9 howitzer to Romania

    Jul 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Aerospace to export $998mn K9 howitzer to Romania

    Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea’s major aerospace and defense system developer, signed a 1.4 trillion won ($920 million) contract to…

    germany, Korean Military, Military, Ukraine
  • S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines

    Jul 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s Hanwha, Doosan to develop fighter jet engines

    Engine for the South Korean supersonic fighter jet KF-21 manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace under license deal with GE Aerospace (File…

    fail, germany, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, purpose, Ukraine
  • Investors dump Korean biotech HLB stocks on FDA rejection

    May 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Investors dump Korean biotech HLB stocks on FDA rejection

    HLB Chairman Jin Yang-gon announces the FDA’s notification of a CRL for its combination therapy of Rivoceranib and Camrelizumab on…

    fail, Korean Comapny, Medical, travel, Ukraine
  • Hanwha Aerospace, Poland sign $1.6 billion Chunmoo rocket launcher deal

    Apr 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Aerospace, Poland sign $1.6 billion Chunmoo rocket launcher deal

    Hanwha Aerospace CEO Son Jae-il (left) and Artur Kuptel, head of the Polish State Armament Agency, sign a $1.6 billion…

    Korean Military, Military, Seoul, Ukraine
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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