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  • Bulgogi burrito with bok choy, rice, and cheese. We call it the “Korrito”.

    Jan 21, 2026
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    Bulgogi burrito with bok choy, rice, and cheese. We call it the “Korrito”.

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

    Cheese, LG
  • Who are the contenders for 5th Gen “IT GIRL/ BOY” ?

    Jan 21, 2026
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    There’s a lot of conversations going on about the 5th Gen “IT GIRL/ BOY” , though it’s not set on…

  • Hi, I live in Korea. There are many delicious foods in my country, and I am organizing a business that buys and delivers them. If you are interested in Korean food or have any questions, please contact me thank you for reading

    Jan 21, 2026
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    If you want to know or buy kimchi, dumplings, snacks, traditional food, etc., please contact me Thank you for reading…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Question
  • After few(?) drinks

    Jan 21, 2026
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    Ahh who made this beautiful creature… submitted by /u/Syn-K_Hayne [link] [comments]

  • are “handsome/tomboy” female idols aware of their popularity among their lgbtq fans?

    Jan 21, 2026
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    when female idols show a masculine side or dress masculinely (ie. ryujin or kazuha’s “standing next to you” covers, sohyun…

    LG
  • January snow in Bundang 분당 (Seoul metro)

    Jan 21, 2026
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    January snow in Bundang 분당 (Seoul metro)

    After a month in SE Asia over the holidays, coming back to this was a bit of a shock; it…

    Seoul
  • Music Show Voting – How important is it for you?

    Jan 21, 2026
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    As I have recently started to spend time on Twitter, I realized how serious some people take voting. Not just…

  • Unopened chunjang a year past exporation date

    Jan 21, 2026
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    I love making jjajangmyeon at home and completely forgot about a packet of chunjang at the back of the fridge.…

  • South Korea loses 0-1 to Japan in U-23 AFC Semifinals, further exposing KFA’s woeful incompetence. Third place match against Vietnam on 1/23

    Jan 21, 2026
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    South Korea loses 0-1 to Japan in U-23 AFC Semifinals, further exposing KFA’s woeful incompetence. Third place match against Vietnam on 1/23

    Moreover, Japan’s team was u-21 while Korea’s was u-23, further highlighting the gap. Japan goes on to face China in…

    Japan
  • I’m a 24-year-old student at Yonsei University, and I’m trying to create a K-sauce Americans will actually love. Need your advice!

    Jan 21, 2026
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    I’m a 24-year-old student at Yonsei University, and I’m trying to create a K-sauce Americans will actually love. Need your advice!

    Hi everyone! I’m currently a student at Yonsei University in Seoul. While my major is Chinese Language and Literature, my…

    Advice, Korean Food, Koreans, LG, Seoul, Suga
  • Cold buckwheat noods!

    Jan 21, 2026
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    Cold buckwheat noods!

    This is my favourite dish of “I don’t have anything in the fridge, but I don’t feel like eating instant…

  • Seeing Korean products at Costco gets me so excited!

    Jan 21, 2026
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    Seeing Korean products at Costco gets me so excited!

    Every time I spot a Korean product at Costco, I get kind of excited! Today, I found ube-flavored milk! Back…

  • What are some good uses for this?

    Jan 21, 2026
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    What are some good uses for this?

    I got excited, as I frequently do when shopping at Hmart, and bought this despite not having any concrete plans…

    Shopping
  • Finally tried my first Korean soup

    Jan 21, 2026
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    Finally tried my first Korean soup

    I had the pork back bone soup and had to get these fried pork cutlets with cheese 🤤🤤 submitted by…

    Cheese, korean soup, Pork
  • [MEGATHREAD] BTS TOUR & COMEBACK

    Jan 21, 2026
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    PSA: if you did a google search and found this subreddit to ask questions – check these megathreads first: BTS…

    BTS, Discussion, Question
  • Palantir inks HD Hyundai deal worth hundreds of millions, CEO bullish on Korea

    Jan 21, 2026
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    Palantir inks HD Hyundai deal worth hundreds of millions, CEO bullish on Korea

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

    Hyundai
  • Our dinner menu at home ^^ We enjoyed pollock stew with side dishes and salad on a cold winter day—it was really

    Jan 20, 2026
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    submitted by /u/Ambitious_Storage666 [link] [comments]

  • I need these bts tickets. But at what cost…

    Jan 20, 2026
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    So my friend and I, we will call her M, failed to sign up for the bts tour presale correctly.…

    Advice, BTS, fail, Question
  • Cual es el IDOL BOY más visual en su generación? De manera objetiva, y no solo porque seas fan

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Para mí: 1ª Generación: (NOSE) 2ª Generación: Kim Jaejoong (TVXQ) 3ª Generación: Cha Eunwoo (ASTRO) 4ª Generación: Hyunjin (Stray Kids)…

    LG
  • Anyone else like to poach their eggs for ramyeon?

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Anyone else like to poach their eggs for ramyeon?

    Cook ramyeon for 4 mins – water has to be boiling before adding noodles – after 2 mins add eggs…

  • Finally found fish cakes that aren’t fishy (WANG Sea Bream Fish Cakes)

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Finally found fish cakes that aren’t fishy (WANG Sea Bream Fish Cakes)

    Added these WANG Sea Bream Fish Cakes to my udon last weekend. The texture is way firmer and cleaner than…

    Suga
  • 70% of young Japanese feel close to South Korea; East Asian regional dynamics in the background — Korean netizens say, ‘The present matters more than the past,’ and ‘Closeness and trust are not the same.

    Jan 20, 2026
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    70% of young Japanese feel close to South Korea; East Asian regional dynamics in the background — Korean netizens say, ‘The present matters more than the past,’ and ‘Closeness and trust are not the same.

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

    Japan, netizens
  • Myeongdong Kyoja @Seoul, south Korea

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Myeongdong Kyoja @Seoul, south Korea

    submitted by /u/Critical_Source4634 [link] [comments]

    myeongdong, Seoul
  • Outsourcing my search because I can’t find any for the life of me.

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Who carried g.o.d’s or Noel’s torch after BTOB? Who’s the 4th/5th gen rep for the “boy band” theme? I like…

  • Are you ever in it JUST for the music???

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Ok so like, I’m a CARAT through and through!! SEVENTEEN is my entire religion and personality trait at this point.…

  • Ra.L (Trendz), Hwi (TNX), Tag (One Pact), and Sunhye (Young Posse) have all made it to round 2 of SMTM12!

    Jan 20, 2026
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    SMTM12 is the 12th season of the huge Korean rap survival show ‘Show Me the Money’, ep 1 aired a…

  • You should eat this at Sunday!

    Jan 20, 2026
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    You should eat this at Sunday!

    That’s the rule! – It’s a famous Korean instant-noodle commercial slogan. It basically means: “On Sundays, you’re a Jjapagetti chef”…

  • Korean food love

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Korean food love

    Me and my friends met to have this feast together on 1st Jan and I’m missing it terribly… wanna have…

    Korean Food
  • Very normal Korean home meal

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Very normal Korean home meal

    Multigrain rice, squid soup, perilla leaf salad, spinach namul, doraji muchim, chicken tenders, and mini tteokgalbi 잡곡밥, 오징어국, 깻잎무침, 시금치무침,…

  • Day 2 of only eating food from a Korean convenience store 🇰🇷

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Day 2 of only eating food from a Korean convenience store 🇰🇷

    submitted by /u/Beautiful-Grass-8033 [link] [comments]

  • How do u eat injeolmi without coughing from the powder flying everywhere?

    Jan 20, 2026
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    not to mention the mess submitted by /u/circlingsky [link] [comments]

  • I made kimchi jjigae

    Jan 20, 2026
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    I made kimchi jjigae

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

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • First time making Bibimbap

    Jan 20, 2026
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    First time making Bibimbap

    submitted by /u/Legitimate-East7839 [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap
  • Seoul adds English to taxi receipts to curb overcharging of foreigners

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Seoul adds English to taxi receipts to curb overcharging of foreigners

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

    Seoul
  • Breakfast from Emart’s 5K Price lineup

    Jan 20, 2026
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    Breakfast from Emart’s 5K Price lineup

    This was a simple breakfast. Emart recently launched a budget lineup called “5K Price”, which means everything costs under 5,000…

  • For some reason not much news reported on this case which I finid interesting. 한인 가족에 연료통 방화. 숨진 뉴질랜드 비극.

    Jan 20, 2026
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    For some reason not much news reported on this case which I finid interesting. 한인 가족에 연료통 방화. 숨진 뉴질랜드 비극.

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

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Latest Korean News

  • K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium ticketsJanuary 26, 2026
    K-pop concert ticket prices have nearly doubled over the past… Read more: K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium tickets
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  • Foreign currency deposits rise for 2nd month to record high amid weak won: BOKJanuary 26, 2026
    Foreign currency deposits in Korea rose for a second consecutive… Read more: Foreign currency deposits rise for 2nd month to record high amid weak won: BOK
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    Rising costs and intensifying competition among low-budget coffee franchise firms… Read more: Why is Compose Coffee adding tteokbokki to its menu?
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    Police said Monday that 55 of the 73 Korean online… Read more: Arrest warrants issued for 55 of 73 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia

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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