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  • Karina fans angry at Lee Jun-seok for sharing photo of Karina hinting her support for PPP: “secondary victimization”

    May 30, 2025
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    Karina fans angry at Lee Jun-seok for sharing photo of Karina hinting her support for PPP: “secondary victimization”

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

  • Does “I Feel Good” (BOYNEXTDOOR) give anyone else Block B vibes?

    May 30, 2025
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    I go through random phases of missing Block B and listening to their whole discography but this song totally scratches…

  • Fried enoki with yangnyeom sauce

    May 30, 2025
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    Fried enoki with yangnyeom sauce

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

  • banchan day (I’m exhausted)

    May 30, 2025
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    banchan day (I’m exhausted)

    idk how this took 3 hours but I have more appreciation for people that make banchan now 😭 food processor…

  • HYBE Raided for Insider Trading – The News Has Hit TMZ So I think it’s Serious

    May 30, 2025
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    Link: https://www.tmz.com/2025/05/29/hybe-bts-management-company-raided-south-korea/ I’m kinda surprised that TMZ would pick this up, but I think it’s because BTS is such a…

    BTS, Scandal
  • Who are they?

    May 29, 2025
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    Who are they?

    Saw them in Hongdae in March.. submitted by /u/Fun_Employment5826 [link] [comments]

  • Best way to learn Korean Effectively.

    May 29, 2025
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    I’m Korean and I’m not really able to communicate effectively outside of very basic responses. I know the hangul alphabet,…

  • pannchoa represents the worst of kpop community.

    May 29, 2025
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    Seriously, the few interactions I’ve had with them have always been terrible and rude If you disagree with them, it…

    K-pop
  • Could you guys help my younger sister out please

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys, my younger sister made a YouTube channel and has been stuck with idk how many subsrcibers for the…

    Advice
  • Getting rid of my 2 concert tickets to see Blackpink in Chicago on July 18

    May 29, 2025
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    Hey everyone, I have 2 tickets to the Chicago show on July 18. I want to sell them for the…

  • Are there more Korean short channels like this?

    May 29, 2025
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    Are there more Korean short channels like this?

    submitted by /u/PigeonLove2022 [link] [comments]

  • Gochujang spotted at Costco!

    May 29, 2025
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    Gochujang spotted at Costco!

    Found in Hawaii submitted by /u/kawi-bawi-bo [link] [comments]

  • Korean residents: Anyone going to 싸이흠뻑쇼/Summerswag this year? (I need your help getting tickets)

    May 29, 2025
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    My wife and i have planned a summer trip to Korea with the primary goal of attending Summerswag – we’ve…

    Seoul
  • How to convert a file to an HWP?

    May 29, 2025
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    Is there a way to convert a file (doc/txt/pdf/anything) to hwp if you are Mac user? I need to submit…

  • South Korean Navy’s P-3 Orion(maritime patrol aircraft) crashed in Pohang, killing 4 people.

    May 29, 2025
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    South Korean Navy’s P-3 Orion(maritime patrol aircraft) crashed in Pohang, killing 4 people.

    submitted by /u/inbus12 [link] [comments]

    Pohang
  • More South Korean young adults economically ‘inactive’, especially women and college grads

    May 29, 2025
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    More South Korean young adults economically ‘inactive’, especially women and college grads

    submitted by /u/Chop_Stick5 [link] [comments]

  • Forever gonna be sick over how kpop stans reacted to Taeils case

    May 29, 2025
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    The amount of misinformation that people have just decided is fact??? Like that poor women has had her story decided…

    purpose
  • How do you think Korea will evolve in the next few years?

    May 29, 2025
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    I live in Korea and I’m just curious. How do you think the country will evolve regarding politics, human rights,…

    Politics, travel
  • Examples of Han (한/恨, the cultural concept)?

    May 29, 2025
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    I came across the concept of Han), which some say is an essential element of Korean culture, while others say…

  • BLACKPINK’s JENNIE becomes the First K-pop Artist to have multiple songs spend at least 50 days on Spotify’s Global top 10

    May 29, 2025
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    BLACKPINK’s Jennie‘s smash hit “Like JENNIE” continues to go strong and has just set new milestones on Spotify. “Like JENNIE”…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Unastella launches first private rocket in South Korea, reaches 10km altitude

    May 29, 2025
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    Unastella launches first private rocket in South Korea, reaches 10km altitude

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!

    May 29, 2025
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    1.Beware of the election seasons Politics is a sensitive issue everywhere around the world, and this holds very true in…

    apology, Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Politics, Protest
  • Karina advertised the far-right on Instagram

    May 29, 2025
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    So now that it’s official that Karina is the Korean equivalent to a trumpie posting pics while wearing a maga…

  • meal I had in Korea (banging as hell)

    May 29, 2025
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    meal I had in Korea (banging as hell)

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

  • How many of you are familiar with pseudo-japanese vocabulary?

    May 29, 2025
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    It’s generally frowned upon to use such language in formal settings, but they are still used extensively in places like…

    Japan, Military
  • South Korea’s two leading candidates silent on human rights issues

    May 29, 2025
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    South Korea’s two leading candidates silent on human rights issues

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

  • Soups on! Soybean sprout soup Kongnamulguk 콩나물국

    May 29, 2025
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    Soups on! Soybean sprout soup Kongnamulguk 콩나물국

    submitted by /u/mayiplease2564 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • 한국전쟁에 참전한 저의 할아버지, 조디 처치를 기억하며

    May 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    한국전쟁에 참전한 저의 할아버지, 조디 처치를 기억하며

    submitted by /u/Masterxexe3 [link] [comments]

  • tired of the k-pop environment and community

    May 28, 2025
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    Lately, in the last 2 years, I’ve been tired of the K-pop community and the environment It seems like EVERYTHING…

    K-pop
  • Comparing Gnarly and Good Thing shows how far a performance can take a song.

    May 28, 2025
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    I was browsing Tiktok and saw someone make a really good point. People didn’t like gnarly from the outset, but…

    KT
  • “Gnarly” by KATSEYE and “Good Thing” by i-dle are the proof you need to understand that K-pop isn’t about the songs or the vocals – it’s all about performance

    May 28, 2025
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    Remember when everyone clowned Bang Si-hyuk during The Dream Acaderny for saying he was looking for star power instead of…

    K-pop
  • Good Thing has the same problem as Gnarly

    May 28, 2025
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    This is not a hate post, simply pointing out something I noticed. Gnarly by Katseye got so much hate for…

  • What’s ur favorite kpop song 2025 so far ??

    May 28, 2025
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    We are almost at the end of the first half of 2025 what’s ur favorite releases so far ? Personly…

  • Favorite way to eat leftover tteokbokki?

    May 28, 2025
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    Favorite way to eat leftover tteokbokki?

    Whenever I have tteokbokki leftovers, I turn them into a spicy fish cake soup. I add whatever random mushrooms, fish…

    family
  • Who’s your favorite K-pop idol songwriter?

    May 28, 2025
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    I know there aren’t many idols who are songwriters (I’m not talking about the ones who add two lines to…

    K-pop
  • General Motors sells off all Korean service centers amid exit rumors

    May 28, 2025
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    General Motors sells off all Korean service centers amid exit rumors

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

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  • Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on KosdaqMay 30, 2025
    Characters from The Baby Shark family joined the 2024 White… Read more: Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on Kosdaq
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    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halved
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  • Karina fans angry at Lee Jun-seok for sharing photo of Karina hinting her support for PPP: “secondary victimization”May 30, 2025
  • Does “I Feel Good” (BOYNEXTDOOR) give anyone else Block B vibes?May 30, 2025
  • Fried enoki with yangnyeom sauceMay 30, 2025
  • banchan day (I’m exhausted)May 30, 2025
  • HYBE Raided for Insider Trading – The News Has Hit TMZ So I think it’s SeriousMay 30, 2025
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  • Best way to learn Korean Effectively.May 29, 2025
  • pannchoa represents the worst of kpop community.May 29, 2025
  • Could you guys help my younger sister out pleaseMay 29, 2025
  • Getting rid of my 2 concert tickets to see Blackpink in Chicago on July 18May 29, 2025
  • Are there more Korean short channels like this?May 29, 2025
  • Gochujang spotted at Costco!May 29, 2025
  • Korean residents: Anyone going to 싸이흠뻑쇼/Summerswag this year? (I need your help getting tickets)May 29, 2025
  • How to convert a file to an HWP?May 29, 2025
  • South Korean Navy’s P-3 Orion(maritime patrol aircraft) crashed in Pohang, killing 4 people.May 29, 2025
  • More South Korean young adults economically ‘inactive’, especially women and college gradsMay 29, 2025
  • Forever gonna be sick over how kpop stans reacted to Taeils caseMay 29, 2025
  • How do you think Korea will evolve in the next few years?May 29, 2025
  • Examples of Han (한/恨, the cultural concept)?May 29, 2025
  • BLACKPINK’s JENNIE becomes the First K-pop Artist to have multiple songs spend at least 50 days on Spotify’s Global top 10May 29, 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