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  • LE’V Steps Into the Light: “Spotlight Soul” Captures the Artistry, Growth, and Glow of a New Era in the 2026 Season’s Greetings Collection

    Jan 10, 2026
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    LE’V Steps Into the Light: “Spotlight Soul” Captures the Artistry, Growth, and Glow of a New Era in the 2026 Season’s Greetings Collection

    Photo Credits: CHROMOSOME LE’V Illuminates 2026 with “Spotlight Soul” LE’V enters 2026 with a statement that feels both cinematic and…

    BTS, LG, Photography
  • KiiiKiii Leesol & Haum Illuminate SPUR x Dior Addict’s January 2026 Issue with Daring Light, Sensual Motion, and New Beauty Codes

    Jan 10, 2026
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    KiiiKiii Leesol & Haum Illuminate SPUR x Dior Addict’s January 2026 Issue with Daring Light, Sensual Motion, and New Beauty Codes

    Photo Credits: SPUR Dior Starship Entertainment A New Year, A New Iconic Pairing SPUR Magazine opens 2026 with a collaboration…

    BTS
  • Breaking Boundaries: ifeye × KITTO Taiwan Redefine Visual Storytelling in the January 2026 Pictorial — A Fusion of Innovation & Identity

    Jan 10, 2026
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    Breaking Boundaries: ifeye × KITTO Taiwan Redefine Visual Storytelling in the January 2026 Pictorial — A Fusion of Innovation & Identity

    Photo Credits: Hi-Hat Entertainment The Convergence of Vision and Identity The January 2026 Pictorial from ifeye × KITTO Taiwan marks a defining moment in…

    BTS, Photography
  • Xiaoting in Full Bloom: Kep1er’s Shining Star Redefines Power, Grace, and Global Glamour in Wonderland China’s January 2026 Cover Story

    Jan 10, 2026
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    Xiaoting in Full Bloom: Kep1er’s Shining Star Redefines Power, Grace, and Global Glamour in Wonderland China’s January 2026 Cover Story

    Photo Credits: KLAP ENTERTAINMENT Kep1er’s Xiaoting Captures the Moment Kep1er’s Shen Xiaoting steps into 2026 as a muse of modern elegance, fronting…

    BTS, K-pop, Photography
  • BTS’s V Radiates Timeless Charisma in GQ Korea x Cartier’s February 2026 Cover: A Monument to Modern Elegance and Emotional Precision

    Jan 9, 2026
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    BTS’s V Radiates Timeless Charisma in GQ Korea x Cartier’s February 2026 Cover: A Monument to Modern Elegance and Emotional Precision

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea – Cartier – BigHit Music. – BTS V x Cartier: The Sound of Stillness and Strength…

    BTS, Mystery, study
  • MEOVV Sooin and Bottega Veneta Redefine Modern Cool in Arena Homme+ Korea’s February 2026 Cover

    Jan 9, 2026
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    MEOVV Sooin and Bottega Veneta Redefine Modern Cool in Arena Homme+ Korea’s February 2026 Cover

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea – Bottega Veneta – The Black Label MEOVV Sooin x Bottega Veneta: The Art of…

    BTS, LG, Seoul
  • Grace in Motion: BTS’s Jimin Transcends Boundaries as the Face of Vogue Korea x Dior’s February 2026 Artistic Revolution

    Jan 9, 2026
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    Grace in Motion: BTS’s Jimin Transcends Boundaries as the Face of Vogue Korea x Dior’s February 2026 Artistic Revolution

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea – Dior – BigHit Music – The Moment That Defines an Era BTS’s Jimin continues to…

    BTS, K-pop
  • LATENCY’s “It Was Love (Live Clip)”: Emotional Debut Sparks Fan Frenzy 

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Hero Photo and Music Video Credits: ODDINARY REcords LATENCY burst onto the K-pop scene with their debut digital single “It…

    Fame, K-pop, LG
  • AxMxP Ignites Hype with ‘Amplify My Way’ Concept Photo #1 Teasers: Fans Amplify the Buzz Ahead of Jan 21 Comeback! 

    Jan 8, 2026
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    AxMxP Ignites Hype with ‘Amplify My Way’ Concept Photo #1 Teasers: Fans Amplify the Buzz Ahead of Jan 21 Comeback! 

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment Fresh concept photos for AxMxP’s 1st Mini Album Amplify My Way dropped today, showcasing the rock band’s edgy…

    Social Media
  • EXO’s ‘REVERXE’ Reverse Teaser Images Ignite Global EXO-L Hype: Dark Cinematic Visuals, 6-Member Lineup

    Jan 8, 2026
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    EXO’s ‘REVERXE’ Reverse Teaser Images Ignite Global EXO-L Hype: Dark Cinematic Visuals, 6-Member Lineup

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment – REVERXE: A visual “return” The new “Reverse” group and individual teasers place EXO in a…

    Curiosity, K-pop, LG
  • CATCH THE YOUNG Ignites EVOLVE Hype: Fresh Teaser Photos Drop Today, Fueling Fan Frenzy for Jan 19 Album!

    Jan 8, 2026
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    CATCH THE YOUNG Ignites EVOLVE Hype: Fresh Teaser Photos Drop Today, Fueling Fan Frenzy for Jan 19 Album!

    Photo Credits: Evermore Entertainment – CATCH THE YOUNG unleashes the latest wave of The 1st Full Album: EVOLVE concept photos today, spotlighting individual stunners…

    K-pop
  • CATCH THE YOUNG Ascend: Inside the EVOLVE Era—A Bold Visual Leap Marking the Group’s First Full Album and Their Most Daring Concept Yet

    Jan 8, 2026
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    CATCH THE YOUNG Ascend: Inside the EVOLVE Era—A Bold Visual Leap Marking the Group’s First Full Album and Their Most Daring Concept Yet

    Photo Credits: Evermore Entertainment – CATCH THE YOUNG Step Into a New Era with EVOLVE K-pop’s rising powerhouse CATCH THE YOUNG have set…

    K-pop, Photography
  • XLOV: Genderless Punk Sirens Drip Ethereal Defiance—K-Pop’s Y2K Rebels Rewrite High Fashion’s Rules

    Jan 8, 2026
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    XLOV: Genderless Punk Sirens Drip Ethereal Defiance—K-Pop’s Y2K Rebels Rewrite High Fashion’s Rules

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment “XLOV isn’t playing the idol game—they’re shattering the binary, one layered tutu at a time.” XLOV…

    Genesis, Japan, K-pop, LG, Sex
  • TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo & Tzuyu Slay Victoria’s Secret PINK: Sultry Styles, Backstage Secrets & Why They’re Fashion’s New Angels

    Jan 7, 2026
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    TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo & Tzuyu Slay Victoria’s Secret PINK: Sultry Styles, Backstage Secrets & Why They’re Fashion’s New Angels

    Photo Credits: Victoria’s Secret – JYP Entertainment – Victoria’s Secret PINK crowns TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo, and Tzuyu as its…

    history, Japan, K-pop
  • Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Jan 7, 2026
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    Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Photo Credits: AHC Beauty – SM Entertainment – aespa’s Winter, the K-pop siren with porcelain poise, steps into the spotlight…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • DxS (DK & Seungkwan) Unveil Emotional Debut: ‘Serenade’ Mini Album Lights Up Winter Nights

    Jan 7, 2026
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    DxS (DK & Seungkwan) Unveil Emotional Debut: ‘Serenade’ Mini Album Lights Up Winter Nights

    Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN’s powerhouse vocal duo, DxS featuring DK and Seungkwan, drops their first mini album 소야곡 (Serenade) on January…

    BTS, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT
  • Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Jan 6, 2026
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    Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Hero Image of Kateye: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP – HYBE – Geffen Records – New York City is gearing up for an…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • ONE OR EIGHT’s first mini album “GATHER” from the rising Japanese boy group [One Or Eight Members Profile]

    Jan 6, 2026
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    ONE OR EIGHT’s first mini album “GATHER” from the rising Japanese boy group [One Or Eight Members Profile]

    Photo Credits: Atlantic Music Group – AVEX Entertainment – Group and concept ONE OR EIGHT (also stylized as 1OR8) is…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, K-pop
  • BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Jan 5, 2026
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    BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea – FRED Jewelry – Big Hit Music BTS’s Jin Returns — Radiant, Refined, and Reimagined…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, study
  • i-dle’s Yuqi Redefines Global Glamour as the Face of Fenty Beauty, Merging K-Pop Charisma With Rihanna’s Fearless Vision of Modern Beauty

    Jan 5, 2026
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    i-dle’s Yuqi Redefines Global Glamour as the Face of Fenty Beauty, Merging K-Pop Charisma With Rihanna’s Fearless Vision of Modern Beauty

    Photo Credits: FENTY – CUBE Entertainment – When a pop icon meets a beauty powerhouse, the world pays attention. YUQI…

    K-pop
  • Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Jan 3, 2026
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    Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Calvin Klein. BigHit Music Directing a single image into a movementIn December 2025, Jungkook of BTS…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, study
  • OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s Cosmic Girls: Inside Chowon and Sangah’s High‑Fashion Concept Photos, Wet‑Look Beauty, and Shoppable Jewelry

    Jan 3, 2026
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    OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s Cosmic Girls: Inside Chowon and Sangah’s High‑Fashion Concept Photos, Wet‑Look Beauty, and Shoppable Jewelry

    Photo Credits: OHT CUBE Entertainment OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s latest concept photos of Chowon and Sangah reframe idol imagery as…

    Photography, purpose, Social Media
  • DKZ 2026 Season’s Greetings: Memory Unfolds in a Solo Concept Photo—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Fresh Chapter for the Group

    Jan 2, 2026
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    DKZ 2026 Season’s Greetings: Memory Unfolds in a Solo Concept Photo—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Fresh Chapter for the Group

    Photo Credits: Dongyo Entertainment DKZ returns with a magnetic leap into 2026, presenting Season’s Greetings through a solitary lens: Memory.…

    LG
  • Mingyu in Dior’s Dreamscapes: A January 2026 Esquire Hong Kong X Dior Pictorial for a New Era of Shadow-Luxe Couture

    Jan 2, 2026
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    Mingyu in Dior’s Dreamscapes: A January 2026 Esquire Hong Kong X Dior Pictorial for a New Era of Shadow-Luxe Couture

    Photo Credits: Esquire Hong Kong Dior Pledis Entertainment Editorial feature Opening mood and framingIn a moment when fashion shoots are…

    Ewha, study
  • GFRIEND Sowon 2026 Taipei Fanmeeting “韶情 (SOJEONG)” Poster Reveal, Date 23/03/26, Taipei Clapper Studio and How to Get There

    Jan 2, 2026
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    GFRIEND Sowon 2026 Taipei Fanmeeting “韶情 (SOJEONG)” Poster Reveal, Date 23/03/26, Taipei Clapper Studio and How to Get There

    Photo Credits: HAKY Entertainment  IntroductionSowon (Kim So-jung), a prominent member of the former K-pop group GFRIEND, returns to the spotlight…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Photography, travel
  • Not Like a Movie: H1-KEY’s Winter Comeback Reframes Reality with Not Like a Movie and New Concept Imagery

    Jan 2, 2026
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    Not Like a Movie: H1-KEY’s Winter Comeback Reframes Reality with Not Like a Movie and New Concept Imagery

    Photo Credits: Choi Creative Lab H1-KEY returns with a digital single that leans into tempered introspection while keeping the group’s…

    Japan, K-pop
  • CHUU’s XO, My Cyberlove: Debut Album Teasers redefine cyber-age romance with ethereal concept art, release date and teasers

    Jan 2, 2026
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    CHUU’s XO, My Cyberlove: Debut Album Teasers redefine cyber-age romance with ethereal concept art, release date and teasers

    Photo Credits: ATRP Chuu’s XO, My Cyberlove marks her formal solo debut as a full-length album, weaving themes of digital-age…

    Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Photography
  • LNGSHOT Unveils SHOT CALLERS: Teaser Images Signal a Bold Debut, Mapping Creative Direction, Milestones, and a Visual Launchpad for the EP

    Jan 2, 2026
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    LNGSHOT Unveils SHOT CALLERS: Teaser Images Signal a Bold Debut, Mapping Creative Direction, Milestones, and a Visual Launchpad for the EP

    Photo Credits: MOREVISION “This teaser is the roadmap for LNGSHOT’s future—one image, one beat, one story at a time.” Teaser…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, study
  • MAPS Japan 2025 Winter Issue: A Bold Milestone in K-pop’s Creative Frontier, Capturing Maps Japan’s Vision, Digital-First Design

    Jan 1, 2026
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    MAPS Japan 2025 Winter Issue: A Bold Milestone in K-pop’s Creative Frontier, Capturing Maps Japan’s Vision, Digital-First Design

    Photo Credits: MAPS Japan Universal Music Korea A Digital Cover That BreathesIn the 2025 Winter Issue, SAAY stars on MAPS…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul
  • JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Jan 1, 2026
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    JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Photo Credits: V Magazine ODD ATELIER A Magazine Cover Moment ReimaginedJENNIE returns to the magazine cover with a decisive stance…

    history, LG, Photography, Seoul, study
  • TEMPEST Makes a Motion-Forward Debut in ELLE Man Vietnam 2026 Pictorial—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Digital-First Fashion Narrative

    Dec 31, 2025
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    TEMPEST Makes a Motion-Forward Debut in ELLE Man Vietnam 2026 Pictorial—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Digital-First Fashion Narrative

    Photo Credits: ELLE Man Vietnam YH Entertainment (YH엔터테인먼트) TEMPEST arrives on ELLE Man Vietnam 2026 with a digital-first pictorial preview that…

    history, K-pop, KT, Seoul, study
  • Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Aura Entertainment There is a moment in every rising idol’s career when image stops merely…

    BTS, Fame, history, K-pop, Seoul, study
  • Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Aura Entertainment There is a moment in every rising idol’s career when image stops merely…

    BTS, Fame, history, K-pop, Seoul, study
  • CRAVITY’s 2026 Fan-Con “VITY FESTA” in Seoul: History, Discography, Venue Details at Olympic Hall on Feb 7 & 8, 2026 with ticket details

    Dec 29, 2025
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    CRAVITY’s 2026 Fan-Con “VITY FESTA” in Seoul: History, Discography, Venue Details at Olympic Hall on Feb 7 & 8, 2026 with ticket details

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment Cravity returns to Seoul for a dedicated fan-con titled “VITY FESTA” in 2026, delivering two performances…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, study, Subway, Survey
  • Joohoney’s Crimson Rebirth: The Vogue of Madness in MONSTA X’s 2nd Mini Album ‘光 (INSANITY)’ — A Study in Red, Rhythm, and Reinvention

    Dec 29, 2025
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    Joohoney’s Crimson Rebirth: The Vogue of Madness in MONSTA X’s 2nd Mini Album ‘光 (INSANITY)’ — A Study in Red, Rhythm, and Reinvention

    Photo Credit: Starship Entertainment Joohoney’s INSANITY: A Red-Hued Milestone in MONSTA X’s Creative Evolution The Fire That Breathes Fashion Joohoney…

    BTS, Japan, study
  • CNBLUE Return as Leather‑Clad Rock Stars with 3LOGY: The Self‑Composed Third Album and Concept Photos Defining Their New Era

    Dec 28, 2025
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    CNBLUE Return as Leather‑Clad Rock Stars with 3LOGY: The Self‑Composed Third Album and Concept Photos Defining Their New Era

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment CNBLUE’s third full album 3LOGY marks a confident new era for the veteran rock band, fusing their festival‑ready…

    BTS, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • NASA’s new moon mission is riskier than it should beJanuary 22, 2026
    Wish them well. Next month, four astronauts are expected to… Read more: NASA’s new moon mission is riskier than it should be
  • Seungri and the shadow of ‘Burning Sun’: New allegations in CambodiaJanuary 22, 2026
    Seungri, once one of the best-known K-pop stars and a… Read more: Seungri and the shadow of ‘Burning Sun’: New allegations in Cambodia
  • Trump demands ‘immediate’ Greenland talks but rules out forceJanuary 22, 2026
    DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump demanded immediate talks on… Read more: Trump demands ‘immediate’ Greenland talks but rules out force
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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