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  • Selfishly as a concert goer, western kpop concerts are pretty good and I don’t want kpop to become too big in the west

    Oct 7, 2026
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    I go to many North American kpop shows and often for big groups that do arenas or bigger. This year…

    BTS, Japan, Lotte
  • Who would win the Asian Pop Grammy if it were a K-pop group?

    Oct 7, 2026
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    Since BTS has decided to not submit for the Grammies this year, if another K-pop group wins people may look…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Korea plans easier visa rules for Korean-speaking students, new gap-year track

    Oct 7, 2026
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    submitted by /u/gamjaongsimi [link] [comments]

  • Nuri rocket lifts off on fifth mission with 15 satellites aboard

    Oct 7, 2026
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    submitted by /u/BigCandidate5471 [link] [comments]

  • What is ONE album that hit differently to you?

    Oct 7, 2026
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    If you can only talk about 1 album and the artistry behind it in depth, which one and what about…

    K-pop, K-pop industry
  • The pitch correction in Lee Mujin’s show is insane, why even call it live lol?

    Oct 7, 2026
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    When fans start pulling out clips of their faves in Lee Mujin to erase the idol’s bad track record in…

  • I have questions regarding Grammy as how many people will be voting for that Asian category out of total voting body? And does Voting Members matter?

    Oct 7, 2026
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    From my limited knowledge about Grammy Voting I know is that in 6 main categories everyone votes. Like like AOTY,…

    BTS, Japan, Question
  • So ITZY really did finish their world tour without a single stop in North or South America

    Oct 7, 2026
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    Just saw their thank you video on twitter. As someone who was really looking forward to seeing them for the…

  • Tour Stages of recent groups in comparison

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    After watching a ridicules amount of tour concerts of various groups over the last months, I came to a strikingly…

  • Genuine question, how many different ways did HyunA screw up her career?

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This isn’t me trying to spread hate, I’m genuinely curious about this. Just to preface, I’m not that into K-pop,…

    K-pop, KT, Question
  • Do you think rescene will be a fad or continue their popularity?

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Idk it’s not the first time a group has suddenly blown up in a small amount of time, but it…

    study
  • Go see Monsta X on this NA tour if you can

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Not a BG stan at all, but went in NYC tonight. The show was amazing. Their songs were quite good…

  • 동해안

    Oct 7, 2026
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  • More than half of Koreans support keeping death penalty on books, survey finds

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/ConsiderationBig4828 [link] [comments]

    Koreans, Survey
  • South Korea Plans $3.5bn Frontier AI Programme to Challenge Global Leaders

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/rdh2dmd [link] [comments]

  • Ukraine Accuses South Korea of Aiding Russia With Petroleum Shipments

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Ukraine
  • What are your updated K-pop predictions for 2027?

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know that there was a page on K-pop predictions for 2027 but that was outdated since years ago, so…

    K-pop
  • please help me find this mystery mv before i lose my mind

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    hi so i have been searching for a specific music video for the past week and its driving me insane…

    Mystery, Scandal
  • My disbanded group getting appreciation a year after silent disbandment!(Jeong Seunghwan, ATBO)

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I haven’t used reddit in a while, but I needed to let out my happiness over my ATBO bias, Jeong…

    fail, Military, Social Media
  • Do you think LISA has surpassed Jungkook’s worldwide popularity?

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently saw a video of a streamer saying they haven’t heard of Jungkook, yet they stream LISA, V, and…

  • What differences have you noticed between idols who grew up in an English-speaking country and idols who are fluent in English, but did not grow up in an English-speaking country?

    Oct 6, 2026
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    Are there any noticeable cultural differences? Are there any differences in the way the idols act (at least from what…

  • Thoughts on IVE’s comeback promotion so far?

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was excited to see IVE is having a comeback on the 26th with a superhero concept but I have…

  • The pattern that i found between my ult biases

    Oct 6, 2026
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    Lmao i ult three groups right, ENHYPEN, NCT and LNGSHOT. Throughout these groups, Sunoo is my enhypen bias, Jaehee is…

  • Ppl are doing too much in regards to idols using AI

    Oct 6, 2026
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    Let me preface this by saying I am the #1 AI hater. Lately I’ve been seeing posts of Twitter from…

    family
  • The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say

    Oct 6, 2026
    in News

    LONDON — The amount of oil in storage that is accessible to the global market is running low, industry executives…

    Ukraine
  • Cornell brings in ex-Justice official to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

    Oct 6, 2026
    in News

    ITHACA, N.Y. — A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university…

    Justice, Sex, sexual assault, Sexual Harassment
  • Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles, San Diego

    Oct 6, 2026
    in News

    LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out”…

    Donald Trump
  • French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally nationwide for school funding

    Oct 6, 2026
    in News

    PARIS — Police fired tear gas to control crowds in Paris and elsewhere in France on Tuesday as more than…

    Protest
  • Wall Street rallies toward an all-time high

    Oct 6, 2026
    in News

    NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is closing in on an all-time high on Tuesday. The S&P 500 climbed…

  • Just watched an &team dance challenge. The whitewashing is crazy, plus, the cute member problem…

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I just saw harua dancing with minju on their new song and the close up shot of harua was bad.…

  • Prediction: K-pop acts that could possibly headline Coachella in the future.

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: This is just a prediction list I had created in order to discuss possible acts headlining Coachella in the…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Late-night brawl in Pyeongtaek involves multiple foreign nationals

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Fine-Cucumber8589 [link] [comments]

  • ALLDAYPROJECT’s album sales dropped by 75% compared to their last EP

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The fans were worried about ADP’s long hiatus, and I guess they were right to be concerned. They went from…

  • I think Heart of Woman (aka H.O.W) deserve more attention

    Oct 6, 2026
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    I don’t know where I should say this but I really think that Heart of Woman (aka H.O.W) deserve more…

  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Big 4 and “Small 3”?

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ok I suppose I should define Small 3 here, it’s just a term I made up for the sake of…

    Discussion
  • One kpop group you think whose vocals really blend well together/have the best vocal harmony?

    Oct 6, 2026
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    Any kpop group which you personally think whose vocals go really well together and blend well For me personally I…

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  • Selfishly as a concert goer, western kpop concerts are pretty good and I don’t want kpop to become too big in the westOctober 7, 2026
  • Who would win the Asian Pop Grammy if it were a K-pop group?October 7, 2026
  • Korea plans easier visa rules for Korean-speaking students, new gap-year trackOctober 7, 2026
  • Nuri rocket lifts off on fifth mission with 15 satellites aboardOctober 7, 2026
  • What is ONE album that hit differently to you?October 7, 2026
  • The pitch correction in Lee Mujin’s show is insane, why even call it live lol?October 7, 2026
  • I have questions regarding Grammy as how many people will be voting for that Asian category out of total voting body? And does Voting Members matter?October 7, 2026
  • So ITZY really did finish their world tour without a single stop in North or South AmericaOctober 7, 2026
  • Tour Stages of recent groups in comparisonOctober 7, 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