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  • Why doesn’t Soyeon do more solo music???

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a post the other day talking about I-dles comeback, it basically said that other than Soyeon the other…

    Controversy
  • kpop stans need to understand that people are not forced to accept apologies

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, I want to make it very clear that I will never support hate. No matter what an…

    apology
  • I never expected to see a kpop group shading another kpop group on their official TikTok account…

    May 31, 2025
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    The official Ablume TikTok account is resposting some fans posts to their story and they reposted one where the text…

    KT
  • ARTMS Debuts with Captivating Mini Album Club Icarus and Exciting Group Activities

    May 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ARTMS Debuts with Captivating Mini Album Club Icarus and Exciting Group Activities

    Photo Credits: PLUSWIN ENTERTAINMENT South Korean rookie group ARTMS is making waves with their first mini album, Club Icarus, showcasing a…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • What makes a genuine apology and what should we expect?

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A lot of people are making posts and asking what it would take to forgive Kiss of Life. I wanted…

    apology, fail
  • Which boy groups do you think are most likely to be able to regain their stability after military service?

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We know that all groups tend to experience a decline after a certain number of years in their careers and…

    Military
  • Black burnt residue when cooking kalbi

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I like to make kalbi on the stovetop in a cast-iron pan, both pre-marinated kalbi bought from a store and…

    Suga
  • Comfort food: squid stir fry and beef bone soup with fish cakes

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Comfort food: squid stir fry and beef bone soup with fish cakes

    I didn’t make fish cakes and the beef bone soup from scratch, but otherwise it’s all made in my kitchen.…

  • This sub is getting annoying with its habits of locking posts…

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have moderated subreddits in the past before so I can image how exhausting it has to be to keep…

  • Is there anything good about being the oldest member in the group?

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Think about it! For most groups, you’re expected to be the leader…but you can opt out of this as many…

  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • I ate conch, sea cucumber and wine because its my mom’s birthday

    May 31, 2025
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    I ate conch, sea cucumber and wine because its my mom’s birthday

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

  • Is a kpop project only the story of the idol and do we know the idol?

    May 31, 2025
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    This is not just a kpop specific issue, it’s an issue with the current music fans all over the world.…

    Controversy, Crime, Koreans, LG, LGBTQ+
  • Did you guys really delete a negative post about LJM?

    May 31, 2025
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    Did you guys really delete a negative post about LJM?

    What’s going on? submitted by /u/invinciblepancake [link] [comments]

  • What’s your favorite Donkatsu?🐖

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What’s your favorite Donkatsu?🐖

    I like cheese donkatsu! submitted by /u/stalincapital [link] [comments]

    Cheese
  • “If Japan loses, Koreans will fight each other, divided by foreign powers”: June 1945 warning by Korean collaborator (박춘금, 朴春琴) who urged authorities to redirect Korean nationalism into support for Imperial Japan

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is a translation of a Japanese newspaper roundtable discussion from June 1945, held just two months before Imperial Japan’s…

    Discussion, fail, germany, Japan, Koreans, Question, Warning, World War
  • Arson..

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Arson..

    Crazy things happening these days.. submitted by /u/catsnc0f33 [link] [comments]

  • Is cost of living in Seoul very affordable?

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    apparently everyone is thinking Seoul is cheapest Major city in the world, is it true? submitted by /u/Rich_Bad_4726 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • With friends on the side of the street

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    With friends on the side of the street

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

  • [Newstapa] Undercover Report on Illegal ‘Comment Operation Team’

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://newstapa.org/article/_Y85f Youtube Format: https://www.youtube.com/live/1VrT2x1IVTs?feature=shared Translated using deepSeek, post-edited for grammar: Tonight (30th) at 9 PM, Newstapa [reveals] the truth behind…

    history, Parents
  • 누룽지 통닭 and 닭발 🐔

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    누룽지 통닭 and 닭발 🐔

    This is great anju for a streetside beer on a beautiful day: roast chicken and scorched rice with spicy chicken…

  • Can someone tell me what you like about Lee Hangyul?

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Even though some of you don’t know him that much, what do you feel about him? I feel down these…

  • Korean restaurant in Brazil

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean restaurant in Brazil

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

  • First quarter marriages in Daejeon up 34.3%, while Seoul saw an increase of 17.6%

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    First quarter marriages in Daejeon up 34.3%, while Seoul saw an increase of 17.6%

    https://preview.redd.it/oa5pqohm404f1.png?width=999&format=png&auto=webp&s=0ded0334f00f295f0faae17eddb72b98b21b7757 통계청 3월 인구동향 조사: https://kostat.go.kr/synap/skin/doc.html?fn=fbfe4f7a5c1d95bc67138698edcedbebd9681ac2861d1964feb725940b832139&rs=/synap/preview/board/204/ submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Daejeon, Seoul
  • Any group/fandom you grew out because the concept/style changed?

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For example I enjoyed listening to TWICE and still do from time to time but after Eyes Wide Open I…

  • Rosé of BLACKPINK Captivates in DAZED Summer 2025 Celebration Issue and Shares Insights on Freedom and Future

    May 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rosé of BLACKPINK Captivates in DAZED Summer 2025 Celebration Issue and Shares Insights on Freedom and Future

    Photo Credits: DAZED. The Black Label. Campbell Addy Rosé, the celebrated vocalist of BLACKPINK, is turning heads once again as…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography
  • The current top 5th gen boy group competition is between SM, HYBE, and WakeOne

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We’re about 2 years into 5th gen, and the new boy groups have found their footing and built large fandoms.…

  • Pr@file1747

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Pr@file1747 Hello everyone, I recently bought a bingsu machine for my shop and I was wondering what the perfect mixture…

  • Mental Health issues and it’s relationship with kpop

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I noticed that when my mental health takes a turn for the worse my interest in kpop spikes like…to the…

  • There has to be a better way for multi stans.

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I tried posting about this last night but I got scared when it hit a 57% downvote rate. Hopefully this…

    BTS, Discussion, purpose
  • Moving to Korea !

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to ask for some advice and also hear about your…

    Advice, study
  • Lee Jae-myung blames himself for son’s comments, demands legal action against distortion

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee Jae-myung blames himself for son’s comments, demands legal action against distortion

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

  • The end of Butterfinger Pancakes? Anyone enjoyed then over the years?

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    The end of Butterfinger Pancakes? Anyone enjoyed then over the years?

    Back in the mid-2000s, this place was one of the very, very few restaurants that had a decent American style…

    Lotte, Lotte World, myeongdong
  • The award for most confusing k-pop song I’ve ever encountered based on the title goes to…

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    KILL MA BO$$ by the newly debuted nugu girl group KIIRAS. I have never been so bamboozled by the first…

    K-pop, LG
  • Hanjin KAL, LS expand alliance to defense business against Hoban Group

    May 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanjin KAL, LS expand alliance to defense business against Hoban Group

    South Korea’s Hanjin Group and LS Group are tightening their alliance further against Hoban Group, which is raising its stake…

    Busan
  • KATSEYE Dazzles in Teen Vogue’s June 2025 Issue: Exclusive Pictorials and Upcoming Events

    May 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE Dazzles in Teen Vogue’s June 2025 Issue: Exclusive Pictorials and Upcoming Events

    Photo Credits: Teen Vogue. HYBE. Interscope KATSEYE, the global girl group sensation, is making headlines once again with their captivating…

    Cultural Diversity, K-pop, LG, Social Media
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  • Why doesn’t Soyeon do more solo music???May 31, 2025
  • kpop stans need to understand that people are not forced to accept apologiesMay 31, 2025
  • I never expected to see a kpop group shading another kpop group on their official TikTok account…May 31, 2025
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  • Which boy groups do you think are most likely to be able to regain their stability after military service?May 31, 2025
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  • Comfort food: squid stir fry and beef bone soup with fish cakesMay 31, 2025
  • This sub is getting annoying with its habits of locking posts…May 31, 2025
  • Is there anything good about being the oldest member in the group?May 31, 2025
  • Weekly Social Media ThreadMay 31, 2025
  • I ate conch, sea cucumber and wine because its my mom’s birthdayMay 31, 2025
  • Is a kpop project only the story of the idol and do we know the idol?May 31, 2025
  • Did you guys really delete a negative post about LJM?May 31, 2025
  • What’s your favorite Donkatsu?🐖May 31, 2025
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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