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  • No drug-related violations found in special crackdown on eve of Halloween

    Oct 31, 2026
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    No drug-related violations found in special crackdown on eve of Halloween

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

  • North Korea says sanctions don’t work to deny its status as nuclear weapons state

    Oct 31, 2026
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    North Korea says sanctions don’t work to deny its status as nuclear weapons state

    submitted by /u/Bibiagain2026 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • what do you consider your fav groups’ Magnum Opus?

    Oct 31, 2026
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    Magnum Opus meaning “their greatest work”, “Work” can be broadly defined so it might be a song or mini or…

  • Who is an artist you regret not seeing live while still active?

    Oct 31, 2026
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    Who is the artist you regret not seeing live while still active? An artist I regret not seeing live while…

  • K-pop 1992

    Oct 31, 2026
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    K-pop 1992

    Need help identifying the TV show and performers. Saw these live performances at a studio (maybe KBS?) as a child…

    K-pop
  • Soaring living costs push first-time and returning Korean voters to US midterms

    Oct 31, 2026
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    Soaring living costs push first-time and returning Korean voters to US midterms

    SEATTLE — For Lee Min-ha, a 46-year-old Korean living near Seattle, eating out has become a luxury her household can…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, family, Korean American, Koreans, Old Korea, Question, Survey
  • Sending you a quiet autumn evening from Korea for your Friday night. 🌬️

    Oct 31, 2026
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    Sending you a quiet autumn evening from Korea for your Friday night. 🌬️

    Just capturing the raw air of ordinary moments in Korea. submitted by /u/microkorea [link] [comments]

  • Fearing stalkers and violent exes, Korean women are hiring their own bodyguards

    Oct 31, 2026
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    Fearing stalkers and violent exes, Korean women are hiring their own bodyguards

    submitted by /u/No-Advantage-579 [link] [comments]

  • Prosecutors again seek death penalty for former President Yoon

    Oct 31, 2026
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    Prosecutors again seek death penalty for former President Yoon

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

  • Fearing stalkers and violent exes, Korean women are hiring their own bodyguards

    Oct 31, 2026
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    submitted by /u/No-Advantage-579 [link] [comments]

  • The very distinct similarities of Kpop Stans and sports fandoms

    Oct 31, 2026
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    As I’ve gotten into kpop spaces on social media platforms as a long time sports fan that partakes in sports…

    Discussion, Social Media
  • What are Koreans reading?

    Oct 31, 2026
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    I recently read a Bloomberg article about the book boom among Gen Z and got curious about reading culture in…

    Gen Z, Koreans
  • I bought 1kg of meatballs for 5,000 won and made a quick jjajang meal.

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I bought 1kg of meatballs for 5,000 won and made a quick jjajang meal.

    I bought a 1kg (2.2 lb) bag of meatballs for 5,000 won (about $3.75) at a local supermarket. This time,…

  • I recently bought this Korean soybean paste (Doenjang), but I’m not quite sure what to make with it. What are your favorite dishes or recipes using Doenjang? I’m open to trying anything! 😊

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I recently bought this Korean soybean paste (Doenjang), but I’m not quite sure what to make with it. What are your favorite dishes or recipes using Doenjang? I’m open to trying anything! 😊

    submitted by /u/ella097Buco [link] [comments]

  • What kpop songs from groups and soloists make you cry?

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I recently discovered Forever You by BOYNEXTDOOR and it made me bawl my eyes out. woonhak’s part about his grandfather…

  • Korea to Cut November Treasury Bond Issuance by 5 Trillion Won ($3.5B) Without Tapping Excess Tax Revenue

    Oct 30, 2026
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    submitted by /u/rdh2dmd [link] [comments]

  • What Taiwan can teach South Korea about China’s chip tech theft

    Oct 30, 2026
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    What Taiwan can teach South Korea about China’s chip tech theft

    Citing figures from the Korea Enterprises Federation, a September editorial reported that 70% to 80% of convictions for technology-related offenses…

    Punishment
  • D.O. is the strongest vocalist I’ve ever heard

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I said what I said. Obviously there are soooo many vocalists that are BEYOND talented but… Kyungsoo… I’m convinced this…

  • Which kpop idol motivates you to not eat?

    Oct 30, 2026
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    Whenever I feel like breaking my fast or eating i look up videos of riwoo not eating and it motivates…

  • Homemade Seolleongtang (설렁탕) and Kkakdugi (깍두기).

    Oct 30, 2026
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    Homemade Seolleongtang (설렁탕) and Kkakdugi (깍두기).

    First time making seolleongtang at home submitted by /u/blup_blup_ [link] [comments]

  • Great Korean food in Florence, Italy

    Oct 30, 2026
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    Great Korean food in Florence, Italy

    Went on holiday to Florence a fortnight back and whilst we ate plenty of fabulous Italian food we couldn’t resist…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
  • Listening to niche/unknown artists on the kpop sub has become my new favorite way to discover new music

    Oct 30, 2026
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    One of my favorite things to do in the main kpop sub is to browse the MV tag and listen…

    Curiosity, Suga
  • I’m honestly so heartbroken that ATEEZ missed the major MMA nominations after the year they’ve had

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I’m literally crying…I know awards aren’t everything, but I really thought this would be ATEEZ’s year, especially after everything they…

    history, Question
  • South Korean Army to Use Domestic Batteries in 11,376 Training Drones, Replace Chinese Products

    Oct 30, 2026
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    South Korean Army to Use Domestic Batteries in 11,376 Training Drones, Replace Chinese Products

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

  • About the LNGSHOT and Jay Park hi bye hate

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I have seen a lot of hate about the concerts hi bye sessions especially after the London concert so I…

  • Jisoo’s “Addicted” is out. What are your thoughts?

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I’ve had “Addicted” on repeat since it dropped today, and I’m honestly loving it. Its one of those songs that…

  • Gimbap lunch again

    Oct 30, 2026
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    Gimbap lunch again

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

  • Raw marinated crab

    Oct 30, 2026
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    My craving for raw marinated crab has been going for weeks now and im starting to get desperate. Any tips…

  • Do kpop idols/trainees have to change their contact information when they debut?

    Oct 30, 2026
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    I’m just curious like when they start training or finally debut and become an idol. Do they have to change…

    Fame
  • Swiss foreign minister completes North Korea diplomatic trip

    Oct 30, 2026
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    Swiss foreign minister completes North Korea diplomatic trip

    submitted by /u/Sudden-Ad-4281 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • My Mandus are so ugly

    Oct 30, 2026
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    My Mandus are so ugly

    I followed a YouTube tutorial, but why did my mandu turn out so ugly?? 😭 Making mandu is SO much…

  • Question About Epik High’s Popularity in 2026

    Oct 30, 2026
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    So I was looking into Gen 1 & Gen 2 groups to see who was still active as of late…

    K-pop, Question, Social Media
  • Man who poured boiling water on his wife has sentence reduced on appeal

    Oct 30, 2026
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    Man who poured boiling water on his wife has sentence reduced on appeal

    submitted by /u/Sea_City1813 [link] [comments]

  • Drinking soju from sea squirt shells & fresh live mackerel sashimi (Godeungeo-hoe) [OC]

    Oct 30, 2026
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    Drinking soju from sea squirt shells & fresh live mackerel sashimi (Godeungeo-hoe) [OC]

    An unforgettable seafood night with friends in Korea: ​Live Mackerel Sashimi (Godeungeo-hoe): Since mackerel spoils fast, eating it super fresh…

    Soju
  • What‘s on the Korean Table

    Oct 30, 2026
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    submitted by /u/Nervous_Degree_8553 [link] [comments]

  • October comebacks ratings and mini reviews (this month was too packed, I’ve several stuff yet to check out)

    Oct 30, 2026
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    9/10 A2O LITE — NEON — single — 9 — fuck LSM and his AI and picking kids off of…

    Sex
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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