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  • I became a producer in the Korean K-Drama Entertainment iIndustry

    Jan 6, 2026
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    I became a producer in the Korean K-Drama Entertainment iIndustry

    In 2008 I sold everything I had and flew to Seoul on a whim that soon Korea would be producing…

    family, K-drama, Seoul, travel
  • Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Hero Image of Kateye: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP – HYBE – Geffen Records – New York City is gearing up for an…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • Are skz considered the BTS of jyp globally?

    Jan 6, 2026
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    Skz is a pretty popular group globally and have even broken as many records as bts so is it fair…

    BTS
  • Air Premia in-flight meals

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Air Premia in-flight meals

    Meals were complementary. Jack and coke, and Beer Premia and 닭다리 combos were purchased. submitted by /u/may241989 [link] [comments]

  • Kimbab!

    Jan 6, 2026
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    Kimbab!

    submitted by /u/Key-Ice1836 [link] [comments]

  • Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026

    LG Electronics’ home robot ‘CLOi’ organizes towels at the LG Electronics booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) where…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?

    Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies will also not have to pay additional taxes…

    automotive, Discrimination, Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIA

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIA

    Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, holds an AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform during an AMD keynote address at CES…

    automotive, Discussion, Genesis, Nvidia, Putin
  • NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence) chip platform ‘Vera Rubin’ at CES 2025, an annual consumer…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap

    SK Hynix closed at 726,000 won (approximately $504) on Jan.6, up 30,000 won (4.17%) from the previous trading day. (Photo…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • KpopThoughts Weekly Thread – (January 06)

    Jan 6, 2026
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    Hi everyone! This post is a weekly thread for any thoughts you might have that feel don’t need a post…

  • I need your advice on how to audition for the new Hybe global group

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello guys, I want to audition for the new HYBE boy group in the dance category, and I wanted to…

    Advice
  • Cute Kitty Bread

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Cute Kitty Bread

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

  • Bye bye, Asiana: Hanjin to merge airline operations under Korean Air, Jin Air brands in 2026, chairman says

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Bye bye, Asiana: Hanjin to merge airline operations under Korean Air, Jin Air brands in 2026, chairman says

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

  • Groups with a signature choreo identity?

    Jan 6, 2026
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    People talk a lot about groups having a distinct musical “sound”. Do you think any groups have a similarly distinct…

  • Anyone else wish kpop could be put in different genres instead of just kpop?

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop is my top genre or in my top 5 of genres every year of spotify wrapped but I have…

  • Ideas for a Korean themed night

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m hoping to get some answers since I finally made an account here and I’ve heard this is where you…

    KT, Soju
  • ONE OR EIGHT’s first mini album “GATHER” from the rising Japanese boy group [One Or Eight Members Profile]

    Jan 6, 2026
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    ONE OR EIGHT’s first mini album “GATHER” from the rising Japanese boy group [One Or Eight Members Profile]

    Photo Credits: Atlantic Music Group – AVEX Entertainment – Group and concept ONE OR EIGHT (also stylized as 1OR8) is…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, K-pop
  • Spicy nakji bokkeum — this was no joke 🔥

    Jan 6, 2026
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    Spicy nakji bokkeum — this was no joke 🔥

    The heat builds fast but the texture is so satisfying. Rice was absolutely necessary. submitted by /u/Icy_Statement447 [link] [comments]

  • 4th Gen YouTube Music Streams Globally vs. Domestically in 2025

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw someone on X/Twitter put up the charting statistics of how many streams each main 4th generation group had…

    K-pop
  • YouTuber Exposes King Crab Weight Fraud, Faces Merchant Backlash

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    YouTuber Exposes King Crab Weight Fraud, Faces Merchant Backlash

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

  • Spicy tofu soup recipe troubleshooting

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! Big fan of sundubu, I grew up in Cerritos/Orange County area in Southern California and we have a strong…

    Advice, Question
  • LETO : [OVA] DERIVED CITY : SCRAMBLE

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    LETO : [OVA] DERIVED CITY : SCRAMBLE

    There’s only one other artist that I know of that creates fictional soundtracks, Storm-Drunk Whale. When I saw that LETO…

    fail
  • Homemade Korean dinner tonight!

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Homemade Korean dinner tonight!

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

    Seoul
  • Ranking your top 5th gen girl groups at the moment (song wise)

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I couldn’t include every single group, so I just included the ones I’ve listened to either all their discography so…

  • for all of the talk about how sm “clones” their past idols

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i never hear anything about how similar riize’s sungchan and exo/exo-m’s luhan look???? like hello that is literally luhan’s tall…

  • Have you all had tteokguk for the New Year? Wishing you lots of good luck in the New Year, and please stay healthy!

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Have you all had tteokguk for the New Year? Wishing you lots of good luck in the New Year, and please stay healthy!

    In Korea, we eat tteokguk on the first day of the New Year. Looking back, the past year feels a…

  • Do you make sauce for bibimbap seperately?

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Do you make sauce for bibimbap seperately?

    (Picture’s not by me) I see so many recipes or youtube videos not spoken in korean to tell you to…

    Bibimbap, Koreans
  • Jeong and Heung meaning

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    my korean culture professor has told us about these emotions that are really known in korea. i’ve found a lot…

  • The revenue of the top 500 companies is actually 178% of Korea’s GDP.

    Jan 5, 2026
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    The total revenue of South Korea’s top 500 companies is around $3.04 trillion, which is nearly 178% of the country’s…

  • BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea – FRED Jewelry – Big Hit Music BTS’s Jin Returns — Radiant, Refined, and Reimagined…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, study
  • Vegetable Bibimbap and Fish

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Vegetable Bibimbap and Fish

    First time making (or eating!) bibimbap. All toppings were homemade. Fish it frozen branzino from Trader Joe’s. submitted by /u/milabon…

    Bibimbap
  • Kimchi mayo fries

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi mayo fries

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

    Kimchi
  • Fatty yellowtail sashimi, Korea style

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    winter specialty submitted by /u/PlayfulAnybody8065 [link] [comments]

  • Where do you buy your lossless/Hi-Res K-Pop files? (Just curious about international habits)

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been curious about how fans outside of Korea manage their high-quality digital music collections. I would love to hear…

    Advice, Japan, K-pop, Question
  • Let’s name heartfluttering kpop stars (i’ll explain lol)

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know if you get what i mean but basically, just someone heartfluttering😭 like not the prettiest/ most handsome…

    Japan, KT
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  • Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026January 6, 2026
    LG Electronics’ home robot ‘CLOi’ organizes towels at the LG… Read more: Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026
  • OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?January 6, 2026
    Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act… Read more: OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?
  • AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIAJanuary 6, 2026
    Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, holds an AMD Ryzen AI… Read more: AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIA
  • NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 DominanceJanuary 6, 2026
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence)… Read more: NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance
  • SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market CapJanuary 6, 2026
    SK Hynix closed at 726,000 won (approximately $504) on Jan.6,… Read more: SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap

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  • I became a producer in the Korean K-Drama Entertainment iIndustryJanuary 6, 2026
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  • KpopThoughts Weekly Thread – (January 06)January 6, 2026
  • I need your advice on how to audition for the new Hybe global groupJanuary 6, 2026
  • Cute Kitty BreadJanuary 6, 2026
  • Bye bye, Asiana: Hanjin to merge airline operations under Korean Air, Jin Air brands in 2026, chairman saysJanuary 6, 2026
  • Groups with a signature choreo identity?January 6, 2026
  • Anyone else wish kpop could be put in different genres instead of just kpop?January 6, 2026
  • Ideas for a Korean themed nightJanuary 6, 2026
  • Spicy nakji bokkeum — this was no joke 🔥January 6, 2026
  • 4th Gen YouTube Music Streams Globally vs. Domestically in 2025January 6, 2026
  • YouTuber Exposes King Crab Weight Fraud, Faces Merchant BacklashJanuary 6, 2026
  • Spicy tofu soup recipe troubleshootingJanuary 6, 2026
  • Homemade Korean dinner tonight!January 6, 2026
  • Ranking your top 5th gen girl groups at the moment (song wise)January 6, 2026
  • for all of the talk about how sm “clones” their past idolsJanuary 6, 2026
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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