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  • Songs where the mv makes no sense/doesn’t match the song

    May 1, 2026
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    I was watching exo’s love me rigjt mv and I just realised how little the song matches the mv and…

  • Stray Kids just released a new song and I feel emotionally overwhelmed

    May 1, 2026
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    The Song if you interested in listening to it. Context: Back in 2024, SKZ Main Vocal Seungmin requested each member…

    request
  • Gochujang Glazed Pork Tenderloin | Sticky, Spicy & Done in 35 Minutes

    May 1, 2026
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    Gochujang Glazed Pork Tenderloin | Sticky, Spicy & Done in 35 Minutes

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

    Pork
  • K-Drama & K-pop; Which Acts are which Drama?

    May 1, 2026
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    Let’s pick a K-drama which best represents a K-pop act. Here are my attempts Squid Game – BTS : Global…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, K-drama, K-pop, North Korea, squid game
  • will girls planet 2 be a group like katseye and girlset?

    May 1, 2026
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    when i was reading the forbes article that they posted about gp2 it really sounded like they were looking to…

  • Lee vows zero compromise on workplace safety in Labor Day address

    May 1, 2026
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    Lee vows zero compromise on workplace safety in Labor Day address

    President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to workplace safety in his address to mark Labor Day at…

    Stress
  • KATSEYE, GIRLSET, PRELUDE: The Rise of Global Girl Groups?!

    May 1, 2026
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    With Katseye currently promoting, and Girlset and Prelude attending the Billboard event, idk, but I feel like this could be…

    K-pop, Koreans
  • Korea’s Labor Day gets a name change, but who counts as a worker?

    May 1, 2026
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    Korea’s Labor Day gets a name change, but who counts as a worker?

    South Korea will mark its first Labor Day on Friday, ending more than six decades in which the May 1…

    Japan, Joseon, Koreans, Question
  • Dinner today – Yeul Ramyeon (열라면)

    May 1, 2026
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    Dinner today – Yeul Ramyeon (열라면)

    I had three portions of Yeul Ramyeon for the dinner. Could not afford the luxury of plating so just had…

  • Baechujeon kinda took me by surprise, so good

    May 1, 2026
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    Baechujeon kinda took me by surprise, so good

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

  • Is UNCHILD’s name really as bad as people are saying?

    May 1, 2026
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    I’m going to be honest and say that I really don’t follow anything online about kpop. I have my groups…

    KT
  • Why are my Kim bap so small?

    May 1, 2026
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    Why are my Kim bap so small?

    Made gimbap again today I can’t figure out bow to make them bigger! Any tips? submitted by /u/monstrousregime [link] [comments]

  • The Glow-Up Is Real—ZB1 Comeback on May 18 (260501)

    May 1, 2026
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    After everything, we now have ZB1 as five members. But surprisingly, they still have everything a K-pop group needs: a…

    K-pop
  • I am going to say what we all thought Oto5 Eyekons

    May 1, 2026
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    Need to be held accountable for racism and hating on Daniela when it was mostly her dad’s fault. I mean…

  • Korean Food

    May 1, 2026
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    Warm rice, fresh veggies, spicy sauce, and the perfect egg on top ✨ bibimbap will always be one of the…

    Bibimbap, Korean Food
  • Honestly bibimbap is the perfect comfort bowl ☕✨ colorful, warm, spicy, and so satisfying

    May 1, 2026
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    Honestly bibimbap is the perfect comfort bowl ☕✨ colorful, warm, spicy, and so satisfying

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

    Bibimbap
  • For the 8th anniversary of Idle’s debut, share your story of being a nevie

    May 1, 2026
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    As someone who became a fan during covid times and have lurked in this sub since 2022. Here’s mine I…

    Controversy
  • Too many trainers: Seoul’s Pokemon event cancelled due to large crowd

    May 1, 2026
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    Too many trainers: Seoul’s Pokemon event cancelled due to large crowd

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

    Seoul
  • Can we talk about how a Wanna One comeback still feels like a fever dream even in 2026

    May 1, 2026
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    Even though they were a temporary group, the chemistry they had was something else. Seeing them doing something together again…

  • Tabletop Samgyeopsal

    May 1, 2026
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    Tabletop Samgyeopsal

    Family visiting is a great excuse for tabletop samgyeopsal. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

    family
  • Bockseul-i got me

    May 1, 2026
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    Bockseul-i got me

    I wasn’t planning on buying anything but the packaging got me cause Bokseul-i is one of my favorite characters. strawberry…

  • SHINee Key Story Project – Now Open (Share a Moment That Meant Something)

    May 1, 2026
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    A few weeks ago I mentioned the idea of building a small story project where fans could share one specific…

    KT
  • Anyone else feeling EDM fatigue with recent GG releases?

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It might be because so many recent releases from these GGs are EDM-based, but we’ve had house from H2H with…

  • Who do you guys think is the most authentic member of your favorite group?

    May 1, 2026
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    Who are the idols in your favorite groups who show their real personalities, speak their minds, and just don’t feel…

  • Something I’ve always wondered about dance challenges…

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    How does the other idol learn the dance to the song that isn’t theirs? For example, when Kazuha danced to…

    Question
  • Police arrest two for allegedly making illegal guns to hunt pigeons

    May 1, 2026
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    Police arrest two for allegedly making illegal guns to hunt pigeons

    submitted by /u/Realistic_Summer1442 [link] [comments]

  • Convenience store breads with sticker

    May 1, 2026
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    Convenience store breads with sticker

    I wasn’t planning on buying anything but the packaging got me cause Bokseul-i is one of my favorite characters. random…

  • Do you ever think about how different your life is from idols who are the same age?

    May 1, 2026
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    This past week has been Xnghan’s comeback and I have been going to various events for it and talking with…

    Stress, study
  • K-pop fans “not caring” about the vocals is a myth.

    May 1, 2026
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    Full disclosure, I’m not saying that people care only about the vocals, or even that there is no other factors…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Best Korean style Fried Chicken? (Chicago)

    May 1, 2026
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    Best Korean style Fried Chicken? (Chicago)

    got it delivered for dinner yesterday! turn out to be really great I got half fried, half sauced, and the…

  • Korean mom in Alaska packed this easy win: fried rice & crispy dumplings

    May 1, 2026
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    Korean mom in Alaska packed this easy win: fried rice & crispy dumplings

    submitted by /u/VictoryClean1550 [link] [comments]

  • Happy Workers’ Day!

    May 1, 2026
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    Happy Workers’ Day!

    https://ws.or.kr/article/11676 On August 6, 1987, Hyundai Group chairman Chung Ju-yung appeared at Hyundai Heavy Industries. The “king chairman” personally stepped…

    Busan, Democracy, Economic Miracle, history, Hyundai, Military, Politics, Protest, Samsung, Seoul
  • Union wants foreign language teachers to know their rights

    May 1, 2026
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    Union wants foreign language teachers to know their rights

    She broke her foot, and still had to go to work. While her students were busy taking a test, she…

    Busan, Crime, daegu, Daejeon, Discrimination, fail, Japan, Jeju, Koreans, KT, Minimum Wage, Seoul, Stress, study
  • Delicious chicken 맛있는 치킨과 맥주

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Delicious chicken 맛있는 치킨과 맥주

    submitted by /u/PutLimp3910 [link] [comments]

  • Rosé´s “silence”, next steps, new music and fandom (partial) frustration

    Apr 30, 2026
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    So guys, dont take it personally and please dont be mad at it. I´m just looking at a situation from…

  • Rose´s current “silence”, next steps, new music and fandom (partial) frustration

    Apr 30, 2026
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    So guys, dont take it personally and please dont be mad at it. I´m just looking at a situation from…

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    A 29-week pregnant woman in Cheongju was forced to wait… Read more: Fetus dies after 29-week pregnant woman transferred from Cheongju to Busan amid hospital search delays
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    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he… Read more: Trump to raise EU auto tariffs to 25%, citing noncompliance
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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