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  • Jennie of BLACKPINK Sets Global Trends with ELLE Korea and Chanel’s August 2025 Special Edition

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Jennie of BLACKPINK Sets Global Trends with ELLE Korea and Chanel’s August 2025 Special Edition

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. Chanel. YG Entertainment. Jennie Kim, the multi-talented singer and style icon of BLACKPINK, is making headlines…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Aug 4, 2025
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    MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Photo Credits: W Korea. FENDI. THE BLACK LABEL Anna of MEOVV takes center stage as the digital cover model for…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Xiaoting of Kep1er Unveils Exclusive ELLEMEN FRESH China Pictorial, Fueling K-Pop and Fashion Buzz

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Xiaoting of Kep1er Unveils Exclusive ELLEMEN FRESH China Pictorial, Fueling K-Pop and Fashion Buzz

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. ELLEMEN FRESH China Kep1er’s Xiaoting has once again enchanted K-pop fans across Asia as she appears…

    Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Photo Credits. HOWLING Entertainment The upcoming 2025 Link Kpop Festival in Tokyo is set to deliver an electric jolt to…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, purpose, Tokyo
  • Miyeon’s GRAZIA China August 2025 Cover Sparks Global K-pop Fashion Buzz

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Miyeon’s GRAZIA China August 2025 Cover Sparks Global K-pop Fashion Buzz

    Photo Credits: GRAZIA China. Cube Entertainment Every so often, a magazine cover release sends ripples through the global K-pop fan…

    Demographics, Gen Z, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Jihyo of TWICE Graces Singles Magazine Korea’s August 2025 Digital Cover: Exclusive Preview, K-Pop Group Influence

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Jihyo of TWICE Graces Singles Magazine Korea’s August 2025 Digital Cover: Exclusive Preview, K-Pop Group Influence

    Photo Credits: Singles Magazine Korea. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Jihyo steps confidently into the limelight as the digital cover star for…

    BTS, history, K-pop, Koreans
  • KiiiKiii and Longchamp Join Forces for W Korea’s August 2025 Digital Cover: K-Pop’s Next-Gen Icons Redefine Fashion and Fandom

    Aug 2, 2025
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    KiiiKiii and Longchamp Join Forces for W Korea’s August 2025 Digital Cover: K-Pop’s Next-Gen Icons Redefine Fashion and Fandom

    Photo Credits: Longcamp. W Korea magazine. Starship Entertainment The world of K-pop and high fashion converges in W Korea’s August…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop
  • Winter’s Exclusive ELLE KOREA x Polo Ralph Lauren Cover Reveals aespa’s Global Fashion Influence [Update]

    Aug 2, 2025
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    Winter’s Exclusive ELLE KOREA x Polo Ralph Lauren Cover Reveals aespa’s Global Fashion Influence [Update]

    Photo Credits: ELLE KOREA Polo Ralph Lauren SM Entertainment Winter, a standout member of the K-pop group aespa, takes center…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, travel
  • Girls’ Generation Reunites for Heartwarming Tiffany Young Birthday Celebration, Delight Fans Worldwide

    Aug 2, 2025
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    Girls’ Generation Reunites for Heartwarming Tiffany Young Birthday Celebration, Delight Fans Worldwide

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment The global phenomenon known as Girls’ Generation, or SNSD, created waves of joy across the K-pop…

    history, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • V of BTS Unveiled: The Sure Magazine Korea’s Iconic August 2025 Digital Cover Redefines K-Pop Style

    Aug 1, 2025
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    V of BTS Unveiled: The Sure Magazine Korea’s Iconic August 2025 Digital Cover Redefines K-Pop Style

    Photo Credits: Sure Magazine Korea BigHit Music V, also known as Kim Taehyung from BTS, commands attention on the August…

    BTS, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Suga
  • Lee Chaeyoung Sets Fashion Trends in fromis_9’s Pictorial for Men Noblesse August 2025

    Jul 31, 2025
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    Lee Chaeyoung Sets Fashion Trends in fromis_9’s Pictorial for Men Noblesse August 2025

    Photo Credits: Men Noblesse magazine Pledis Entertainment In the realm of luxury fashion and lifestyle, few moments are as anticipated…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • IVE’s Rei Stuns in KNIGHT Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-pop’s Style Icon Meets Chinese Fashion Powerhouse

    Jul 31, 2025
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    IVE’s Rei Stuns in KNIGHT Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-pop’s Style Icon Meets Chinese Fashion Powerhouse

    Photo Credits: KNIGHT Magazine. Starship Entertainment In a dazzling display of contemporary style and cross-cultural appeal, IVE’s Rei graces the…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • TIOT Makes Waves in Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition: A Pictorial Preview K-pop Fans Can’t Miss

    Jul 30, 2025
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    TIOT Makes Waves in Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition: A Pictorial Preview K-pop Fans Can’t Miss

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Redstart ENM Rolling Stone Korea’s third Special Edition issue is causing a stir among K-pop…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media
  • ONEUS 2025 World Tour Brings K-Pop Energy to New York’s Town Hall: Dates, Directions & What Fans Can Expect

    Jul 29, 2025
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    ONEUS 2025 World Tour Brings K-Pop Energy to New York’s Town Hall: Dates, Directions & What Fans Can Expect

    Photo Credits: RBW Entertainment As the buzz around K-pop’s next wave continues to course through New York, excitement is already…

    history, K-pop, Seoul, Subway, travel
  • SHINee’s Minho Redefines Modern Aesthetics in W Korea’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Jul 26, 2025
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    SHINee’s Minho Redefines Modern Aesthetics in W Korea’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: W Korea SM Entertainment For the August 2025 issue of W Korea, Minho, a prominent member of SHINee,…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, Social Media
  • MEOVV’s Gawon Transforms Fashion Landscape with Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong x Prada August 2025 Cover and Editorial”

    Jul 25, 2025
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    MEOVV’s Gawon Transforms Fashion Landscape with Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong x Prada August 2025 Cover and Editorial”

    Photo Credit: Prada Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong The Black Label MEOVV’s Gawon has taken a bold step into the fashion…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Jul 24, 2025
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    BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. INB100 In a move that electrifies both the K-pop industry and global fandoms, BAEKHYUN of…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • ATEEZ Makes History with Billboard Korea’s Artist Edition: A Deep Dive into K-pop’s Global Magazine Phenomenon

    Jul 24, 2025
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    ATEEZ Makes History with Billboard Korea’s Artist Edition: A Deep Dive into K-pop’s Global Magazine Phenomenon

    Photo Credits: Billboard Korea KQ Entertainment In July 2025, ATEEZ solidifies their place in the K-pop pantheon with a high-profile…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • MEOVV Takes Center Stage in W Korea’s August 2025 Issue, Bridging K-Pop Stardom and Fashion Influence

    Jul 23, 2025
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    MEOVV Takes Center Stage in W Korea’s August 2025 Issue, Bridging K-Pop Stardom and Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: W Korea. The Black Label MEOVV, the dynamic new girl group under The Black Label, is making waves…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • Jay Park Heads to Auckland, New Zealand: Global Superstar’s 2025 World Tour Brings Korean Hip-Hop to Spark Arena

    Jul 21, 2025
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    Photo. Credits: More Vision. Live Nation New Zealand Jay Park’s return to Auckland for his 2025 world tour is stirring…

    K-pop, KT, LG
  • FTISLAND: Korea’s Rock Pioneers—A Timeless K-Pop Adventure

    Jul 20, 2025
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    FTISLAND: Korea’s Rock Pioneers—A Timeless K-Pop Adventure

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment  Introduction: Bridging Rock and K-Pop For anyone seeking the heartbeat of K-pop beyond synchronized dancing and…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Scandal
  • RESCENE’s 2025 1st Fan-Con Teaser Photos Create Massive Buzz: Project 326 Unites Fans and Members

    Jul 20, 2025
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    RESCENE’s 2025 1st Fan-Con Teaser Photos Create Massive Buzz: Project 326 Unites Fans and Members

    Photo Credits: THE MUZE Entertainment In the ever-evolving world of K-pop, few groups have captured the imagination of global fans…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha Embody Elegance in Bulgari’s Diva Dream Campaign on Harper’s Bazaar September 2025

    Jul 20, 2025
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    LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha Embody Elegance in Bulgari’s Diva Dream Campaign on Harper’s Bazaar September 2025

    Photo Credits: Bulgari Diva Dream. Harper’s Bazaar Source Music EMI Records (Japan) Geffen Records (US) When LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha were…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Tokyo
  • From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Jul 20, 2025
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    From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black label For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the irresistible rhythms of K-pop or…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Parents, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine

    Jul 20, 2025
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    IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Starship Entertainment As anticipation mounted for the debut of IDID, the latest seven-member boy group from…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Tokyo
  • tripleS Announces First Japan EP “SecretHimitsuBimil,” Tokyo Concert and 2025 North America World Tour

    Jul 19, 2025
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    tripleS Announces First Japan EP “SecretHimitsuBimil,” Tokyo Concert and 2025 North America World Tour

    Photo Credits: Modhaus K-pop powerhouse tripleS is gearing up for a major wave of international activity, confirming both their highly…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • IVE’s Leeseo Unveils Bold New Look in DELING Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Jul 19, 2025
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    IVE’s Leeseo Unveils Bold New Look in DELING Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: DELING Magazine Starship Entertainment Within the vibrant world of K-pop, anticipation never runs dry, especially when a top…

    Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • THE BOYZ Unveil Striking Concept for 10th Mini Album ‘a;effect’ in Movement Version Photos

    Jul 19, 2025
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    THE BOYZ Unveil Striking Concept for 10th Mini Album ‘a;effect’ in Movement Version Photos

    Photo Credits: ONE HUNDRED Management THE BOYZ have ignited a wave of excitement throughout the K-pop community with the release of…

    K-pop, Photography
  • KATSEYE and Monster High Join Forces to Revitalize the Iconic “Fright Song” with Bold New Energy from Mattel

    Jul 18, 2025
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    KATSEYE and Monster High Join Forces to Revitalize the Iconic “Fright Song” with Bold New Energy from Mattel

    Photo Credits: MATTEL HYBE. Nickelodeon Mattel’s iconic Monster High brand, known for its celebration of individuality and fearless self-expression, has…

    history, K-pop, Social Media
  • Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Photo Credits: KM Entertainment The anticipation has been building, and now ICHILLIN’—the dynamic seven-member girl group under KM Entertainment—has turned…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • ATEEZ’s San Makes Impactful Statement on Arena Homme+ Korea x TAG Heuer August 2025 Cover: K-pop Icons Meet High Fashion

    Jul 17, 2025
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    ATEEZ’s San Makes Impactful Statement on Arena Homme+ Korea x TAG Heuer August 2025 Cover: K-pop Icons Meet High Fashion

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea TAG Heuer KQ Entertainment  On the upcoming August 2025 issue of Arena Homme+ Korea, San…

    Affinity, Celebrity, K-pop
  • Global Fashion Meets K-pop Royalty: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Fronts Vogue Korea’s August 2025 YSL Cover

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Global Fashion Meets K-pop Royalty: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Fronts Vogue Korea’s August 2025 YSL Cover

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea YSL YG Entertainment Few cultural collaborations ignite as much anticipation as the union of a K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media
  • Jackson Wang Headlines Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia July 2025: GOT7’s Global Star and K-Pop’s Fashion Evolution

    Jul 16, 2025
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    Jackson Wang Headlines Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia July 2025: GOT7’s Global Star and K-Pop’s Fashion Evolution

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia Kakao Entertainment The allure of K-pop meets international fashion as Jackson Wang, a prominent member of…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Kakao, Social Media
  • Joshua of SEVENTEEN Headlines Allure Korea’s August 2025 Issue with Exclusive Hermès Collaboration

    Jul 16, 2025
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    Joshua of SEVENTEEN Headlines Allure Korea’s August 2025 Issue with Exclusive Hermès Collaboration

    Photo Credits: Allure Korea Hermès Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN’s Joshua has recently graced both the cover and back cover of Allure…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • VIVIZ – MEN Noblesse (July 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Jul 14, 2025
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    VIVIZ – MEN Noblesse (July 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Photo Credits: Noblesse Magazine. BPM Entertainment The July 2025 issue of Noblesse magazine offers an exclusive pictorial preview featuring VIVIZ,…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • K-POP Star UKISS Hoon Announces 2025 Special Live Event in Japan: Dates, Venues, and Ticket Details

    Jul 13, 2025
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    K-POP Star UKISS Hoon Announces 2025 Special Live Event in Japan: Dates, Venues, and Ticket Details

    Photo Credits: Tango Music  UKISS Hoon is set to make waves in Japan this summer with his highly anticipated 2025…

    Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
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  • Figure skater Lee Hae-in finishes 5th in final pre-Olympic competitionJanuary 24, 2026
    Figure skater Lee Hae-in finished fifth in her final pre-Olympic… Read more: Figure skater Lee Hae-in finishes 5th in final pre-Olympic competition
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    South Korea finished fourth at the top Asian men’s under-23… Read more: S. Korea loses to 10-man Vietnam on penalties to finish 4th at Asian U-23 football tournament
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    PARIS — At the power gathering of world leaders in… Read more: How Macron’s Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump
  • Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issuesJanuary 24, 2026
    Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Saturday he has stressed to… Read more: Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues

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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