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  • 새해 복 많이 받으세요!! (Happy Lunar New Year)

    Feb 17, 2026
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    새해 복 많이 받으세요!! (Happy Lunar New Year)

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

  • The Korean Ancestral Table

    Feb 17, 2026
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    The Korean Ancestral Table

    submitted by /u/Top_Exam_7610 [link] [comments]

  • What songs do you pretend doesn’t exist from your favorite group(s)?

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Basically the title. Let’s be honest, we don’t love every single song our fave groups release, and that’s completely normal.…

    Question
  • Dongtaejeon Party~!

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Dongtaejeon Party~!

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

  • From lobster to Norse god: How Korean weapons get new names abroad

    Feb 17, 2026
    in News
    From lobster to Norse god: How Korean weapons get new names abroad

    Korean weapons systems are often sold overseas under different names, reflecting localization efforts and industrial partnerships with purchasing nations. A…

    family, Hyundai
  • From coastal defense to ocean power: Why South Korea needs nuclear-powered submarines

    Feb 17, 2026
    in News
    From coastal defense to ocean power: Why South Korea needs nuclear-powered submarines

    The focus of national security is shifting from territorial defense to maritime capabilities. Factors like sea lines of communication, energy…

    Military, Peace
  • Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks

    Feb 17, 2026
    in News
    Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks

    GENEVA — Iran’s top diplomat met with the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency Monday, ahead of a second…

    Donald Trump, Military
  • 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
  • Sleep-deprived Koreans oversleep on holidays — experts warn

    Feb 17, 2026
    in News
    Sleep-deprived Koreans oversleep on holidays — experts warn

    After the excitement of reunions fades, many Koreans report fatigue during the Lunar New Year holiday due to long travel…

    family, Koreans, Stress, travel
  • Are you enjoying the holidays? Happy New Year! I wish you lots of good luck.

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Are you enjoying the holidays? Happy New Year! I wish you lots of good luck.

    In Korea, we are celebrating Seollal (Lunar New Year) and getting ready to welcome a new spring. We’re enjoying tteok-mandu-guk…

  • Ive might be the biggest 4th gen kpop girl group

    Feb 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Firstly their music is soo good.. their producer deserves so much praise.. every single song is good.. Secondly, the girls…

  • I went to sungsimdang bakery

    Feb 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    I went to sungsimdang bakery

    I bought many breads there submitted by /u/Excellent-Travel674 [link] [comments]

    travel
  • Birthday dinner!

    Feb 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Birthday dinner!

    Tuna and Bulgogi gimbap and a vegetable pancake. FOUR kinds of kimchi! submitted by /u/VenusVignette [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, LG
  • My mom’s Seollal breakfast

    Feb 17, 2026
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    My mom’s Seollal breakfast

    찰잡곡밥 오색나물 – 무채나물 – 물미역나물 – 봄동나물 – 콩나물 – 시금치무침 전복갈비찜 오색전 – 육전 – 깻잎전 – 애호박전…

  • Woochan of ALLDAY PROJECT: In Marie Claire Korea, Rewriting the Rhythm of Independence

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Woochan of ALLDAY PROJECT: In Marie Claire Korea, Rewriting the Rhythm of Independence

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire. The Black Label. Golden Goose The Quiet Fire Behind the Cover Under a soft Seoul twilight,…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Miyeok-guk with mussels for dinner tonight

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Miyeok-guk with mussels for dinner tonight

    submitted by /u/chidog7 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • Takaichi to Keep Ministers Out of Takeshima Day Ceremony

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Takaichi to Keep Ministers Out of Takeshima Day Ceremony

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will not send any cabinet minister to an annual ceremony for the Takeshima Islands, now…

    Japan
  • Trying to understand bigHit/hybe’s approach to bts comeback promotions

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is my first bts group comeback, so I’m not sure what’s considered normal. The album drops in about a…

    BTS
  • Avoid this 붕어빵.

    Feb 16, 2026
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    Avoid this 붕어빵.

    I saw this on sale in the freezer section at HMart. We love getting 붕어빵 at the food court, so…

    Punishment, Suga
  • How Korea’s dating reality show ‘Single’s Inferno’ became a lasting dating hit through five seasons

    Feb 16, 2026
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    How Korea’s dating reality show ‘Single’s Inferno’ became a lasting dating hit through five seasons

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

  • Starbucks Korea expects to add at least 100 outlets this year – The Korea Times

    Feb 16, 2026
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    Starbucks Korea expects to add at least 100 outlets this year – The Korea Times

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

  • What brand and heat level of gochujang based on my spice tolerance?

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m looking to buy gochujang, here’s the thing tho, I’m only buying one and worried it won’t be spicy enough.…

    Buldak Ramen
  • What older songs by your faves do you think could become “sleeper” hits?

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Soobin recently talked about how TXT’s song I’ll See You There Tomorrow has been going viral recently, 2 years after…

    BTS, KT, LG
  • kimchi pancake

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    kimchi pancake

    submitted by /u/MammothBackground665 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Why do you think Lisa’s Alter Ego and Jisoo’s Amortage underperformed compared to Jennie’s Ruby and Rosé’s rosie?

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m genuinely curious about this and not trying to hate on anyone just looking at the numbers and trying to…

  • What is the correct consistency of glass noodles?

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am a beginner to Korean food and recently tried to make Maangchi’s beef bulgogi with glass noodles. I cooked…

    Ewha, Korean Food, LG
  • Nami Island

    Feb 16, 2026
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    Nami Island

    first time visiting! its still pretty although I was expecting snow but it all melted and the ground got all…

  • Happy Lunar New Year! -ddeok guk and more

    Feb 16, 2026
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    Happy Lunar New Year! -ddeok guk and more

    Happy Lunar New Year everyone! My family had an early new year’s luncheon. My amazing mom made ddeok mandu guk…

    family, Kimchi
  • Beyond Star Ratings: Discover Seoul’s “Reliable Defaults” with a 27-Year Local

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Beyond Star Ratings: Discover Seoul’s “Reliable Defaults” with a 27-Year Local

    submitted by /u/NoiseFair8454 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Ginseng salad 인삼무침

    Feb 16, 2026
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    Ginseng salad 인삼무침

    Wash the ginseng thoroughly, drain, and cut into pieces five or six dried jujubes with the seeds removed. Add two…

  • Korean bbq in LA koreatown

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean bbq in LA koreatown

    Park’s bbq submitted by /u/hungrykoreanguy [link] [comments]

  • Lee, PPP leader engage in clash over multi-homeowner policy

    Feb 16, 2026
    in News
    Lee, PPP leader engage in clash over multi-homeowner policy

    President Lee Jae Myung and main opposition People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok clashed Monday over the government’s approach…

    Social Media, Stress
  • Lee’s approval rating rises for 3rd consecutive week: poll

    Feb 16, 2026
    in News
    Lee’s approval rating rises for 3rd consecutive week: poll

    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating rose to 56.5 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, driven by the government’s…

    Survey
  • SK Telecom gets over 340,000 users in January amid KT fee waiver

    Feb 16, 2026
    in News
    SK Telecom gets over 340,000 users in January amid KT fee waiver

    SK Telecom Co., Korea’s largest mobile carrier, gained more than 340,000 customers through mobile number portability (MNP) last month, as…

    KT, LG, LG Uplus
  • Speed skater begins looking ahead to 4th Olympics after another missed opportunity

    Feb 16, 2026
    in News
    Speed skater begins looking ahead to 4th Olympics after another missed opportunity

    MILAN — Only minutes after ending her third Winter Games appearance in disappointment on Sunday in northern Italy, speed skater…

  • Curious about Korea’s hanbok promoted by RM? Easy ways to add it to daily life

    Feb 16, 2026
    in News
    Curious about Korea’s hanbok promoted by RM? Easy ways to add it to daily life

    On the morning of Lunar New Year’s Day in 1921, a young woman believed to be a mother took two…

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  • From lobster to Norse god: How Korean weapons get new names abroadFebruary 17, 2026
    Korean weapons systems are often sold overseas under different names,… Read more: From lobster to Norse god: How Korean weapons get new names abroad
  • From coastal defense to ocean power: Why South Korea needs nuclear-powered submarinesFebruary 17, 2026
    The focus of national security is shifting from territorial defense… Read more: From coastal defense to ocean power: Why South Korea needs nuclear-powered submarines
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    GENEVA — Iran’s top diplomat met with the head of… Read more: Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks
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    After the excitement of reunions fades, many Koreans report fatigue… Read more: Sleep-deprived Koreans oversleep on holidays — experts warn

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  • 새해 복 많이 받으세요!! (Happy Lunar New Year)February 17, 2026
  • The Korean Ancestral TableFebruary 17, 2026
  • What songs do you pretend doesn’t exist from your favorite group(s)?February 17, 2026
  • Dongtaejeon Party~!February 17, 2026
  • Are you enjoying the holidays? Happy New Year! I wish you lots of good luck.February 17, 2026
  • Ive might be the biggest 4th gen kpop girl groupFebruary 17, 2026
  • I went to sungsimdang bakeryFebruary 17, 2026
  • Birthday dinner!February 17, 2026
  • My mom’s Seollal breakfastFebruary 17, 2026
  • Miyeok-guk with mussels for dinner tonightFebruary 17, 2026
  • Takaichi to Keep Ministers Out of Takeshima Day CeremonyFebruary 17, 2026
  • Trying to understand bigHit/hybe’s approach to bts comeback promotionsFebruary 16, 2026
  • Avoid this 붕어빵.February 16, 2026
  • How Korea’s dating reality show ‘Single’s Inferno’ became a lasting dating hit through five seasonsFebruary 16, 2026
  • Starbucks Korea expects to add at least 100 outlets this year – The Korea TimesFebruary 16, 2026
  • What brand and heat level of gochujang based on my spice tolerance?February 16, 2026
  • What older songs by your faves do you think could become “sleeper” hits?February 16, 2026
  • kimchi pancakeFebruary 16, 2026
  • Why do you think Lisa’s Alter Ego and Jisoo’s Amortage underperformed compared to Jennie’s Ruby and Rosé’s rosie?February 16, 2026
  • What is the correct consistency of glass noodles?February 16, 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