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  • Does “What It Sounds Like” (K-Pop Demon Hunters) remind anyone else of “Leave Me Too” by Josh Ross?

    Feb 7, 2026
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    I was listening to “What It Sounds Like” from K-Pop Demon Hunters and I couldn’t shake the feeling that parts…

    K-pop
  • (I know this is blasphemy) I love Korean Mul Naengmyun cold noodles. I also love Japanese Soba cold noodles. I also love to make Korean Mul Naengmyun using Japanese Soba noodles, it’s great! Anyone else try Mul Naengmyun but with Soba Noodles? – Not my photo

    Feb 7, 2026
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    (I know this is blasphemy) I love Korean Mul Naengmyun cold noodles. I also love Japanese Soba cold noodles. I also love to make Korean Mul Naengmyun using Japanese Soba noodles, it’s great! Anyone else try Mul Naengmyun but with Soba Noodles? – Not my photo

    Korean Mul Naengmyun cold noodles is my life long favourite food ever since I was a little kid. As an…

    Japan
  • US call for S. Korea’s ‘primary’ defense role fuels expectations for OPCON transfer

    Feb 7, 2026
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    US call for S. Korea’s ‘primary’ defense role fuels expectations for OPCON transfer

    WASHINGTON — With a new U.S. defense strategy calling for South Korea to take “primary” responsibility to deter North Korea,…

    North Korea, Seoul
  • Inflation, hygiene woes hit Korean banchan culture

    Feb 7, 2026
    in News
    Inflation, hygiene woes hit Korean banchan culture

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. A heated debate is simmering in Korea’s dining scene over whether restaurants should…

    Kimchi
  • Cameroonian educator’s first book tells story of overcoming hardship, aims to inspire children

    Feb 7, 2026
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    Cameroonian educator’s first book tells story of overcoming hardship, aims to inspire children

    After leaving Cameroon and coming to Korea more than 25 years ago, Chrysanthus Fogha Caspa recently published his first-ever book…

    Discrimination
  • Teen figure skater surprised with own composure in Olympic debut

    Feb 7, 2026
    in News
    Teen figure skater surprised with own composure in Olympic debut

    MILAN — Before taking the ice Friday afternoon for her Winter Games debut here in northern Italy, South Korean teen…

  • Korean flag bearers feel honored to represent country at opening ceremony

    Feb 7, 2026
    in News
    Korean flag bearers feel honored to represent country at opening ceremony

    MILAN — When South Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan was first told he would carry the national flag during the…

  • Cho Kuk “It is a big mistake to think of an easy victory in elections, intoxicated by the president and the Democratic Party’s approval ratings”

    Feb 7, 2026
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    Cho Kuk, leader of the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, expressed his view regarding the controversy over a merger between the…

    Controversy
  • Not a dive but I understand how dives feel about this comeback-

    Feb 7, 2026
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    I’m so excited for this comeback. It sounds so good already and it isn’t even out. I feel this comeback…

  • ILLIT Ignites February with “Not Me” MV: Views Explode, Fans Rave!

    Feb 7, 2026
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    ILLIT Ignites February with “Not Me” MV: Views Explode, Fans Rave!

    Photo & Video Credits: Belift Lab K-pop’s rising girl group ILLIT dropped their “Not Me” music video on February 6,…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Social Media
  • home_Korean ramyeon

    Feb 7, 2026
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    home_Korean ramyeon

    Date : 2025.02. 07 Name : korean relamyeon & green onion kimchi ramen and kimchi. I added an egg and…

    Kimchi
  • How do I store sulppang so that it stays soft, I got it from hmart and it’s so good

    Feb 7, 2026
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    How do I store sulppang so that it stays soft, I got it from hmart and it’s so good

    submitted by /u/Difficult_Truck_8853 [link] [comments]

  • Korea Buldak-miyeok-tang-myeon(Spicy Chicken Seaweed Soup Noodle)

    Feb 7, 2026
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    Korea Buldak-miyeok-tang-myeon(Spicy Chicken Seaweed Soup Noodle)

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

  • ₩100 Million Per Baby”: Booyoung Group Turn Childbirth Bonuses into a Celebration

    Feb 6, 2026
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    A workplace where parents receive 100 million won (about $75,000 USD) per child had a festive atmosphere again this year…

    Childbirth Incentive, Parents
  • Made some stir-fried pork belly and fish cakes!

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Made some stir-fried pork belly and fish cakes!

    submitted by /u/Unable-Razzmatazz656 [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • Sharing 2 of my “weird” Kpop fan interactions

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Hi guys, I just wanted to talk about 2 of my weird experiences with Kpop fans… First of all, I…

    request
  • [I ate]

    Feb 6, 2026
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    [I ate]

    submitted by /u/Salnt0 [link] [comments]

  • Even vs. Odd: What’s better for K-pop groups and choreographies?

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Just a random thought! Do you prefer choreographies/groups in even numbers (4, 6, 8…) or odd numbers (3, 5, 7…)?…

    K-pop
  • Mingyu’s Dior Era: SEVENTEEN Visual King Ignites GQ Korea’s Digital Sauvage Cover

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Mingyu’s Dior Era: SEVENTEEN Visual King Ignites GQ Korea’s Digital Sauvage Cover

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea Dior Pledis Entertainment  Mingyu’s GQ Korea x Dior Moment: A Digital-First Flex SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu steps into…

    Mystery
  • Genuine question: has any male idol been accused of overdancing?

    Feb 6, 2026
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    I was thinking about this last night in regards to katseyes Danella. There are a shit ton of posts about…

    Question
  • In daegu for a while and want some good food recommendations.

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Hello I’m in daegu right now and I can’t find many food recommendations as I would in Seoul. I’m kinda…

    daegu, Seoul
  • First time visiting Korea

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Hello all! My family and I will be spending Spring Break in Seoul and plans to be there for 7…

    family, Seoul
  • RM is the perfect example of how kpop fans don’t really want idols to change or apologize

    Feb 6, 2026
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    In 2014 BTS realesed their first studio album Dark&Wild, and one of the songs War of Hormone got a lot…

    BTS, study
  • Has This Happened to You With a Kpop Group?

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Hey everyone, I wanted to share my journey as a fan of Stray Kids and see if anyone else has…

    BTS
  • Kim Garam: The Most Used Weapon by Kpop Fans to Hate on LE SSERAFIM

    Feb 6, 2026
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    **Disclaimer**:This is not hate toward any group or toward the former member, Kim Garam. This is merely an observation of…

    Question
  • Healthy Food

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Healthy Food

    I love bibimbab! 😋 submitted by /u/WillingInitial8595 [link] [comments]

  • BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” as a reflection of where things stand

    Feb 6, 2026
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    this post isnt meant to invite hate toward bp, but ive been struggling to find a subreddit where this fits..…

    Controversy, KT
  • Which 4th gen girl group member do you think has the highest chances of becoming a very successful soloist?

    Feb 6, 2026
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    I feel 4th gen has so many talented vocalists like Liz, Lily, Haewon, Yunjin, Yujin, Ningning, Winter, Minnie and so…

  • [I ate]Fresh Winter Oysters: The ‘Sea Milk’ of Korea, In Gangnam Seoul 🇰🇷🦪[OC]

    Feb 6, 2026
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    [I ate]Fresh Winter Oysters: The ‘Sea Milk’ of Korea, In Gangnam Seoul 🇰🇷🦪[OC]

    submitted by /u/Born_Reward7921 [link] [comments]

    Oyster, Seoul
  • Suwon Starfield Library

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Suwon Starfield Library

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

  • Is the Appointed Supreme Council Seat Reserved for the Innovation Party?… Merger Dispute in the Ruling Bloc Deepens over ‘Internal Document’

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Is the Appointed Supreme Council Seat Reserved for the Innovation Party?… Merger Dispute in the Ruling Bloc Deepens over ‘Internal Document’

    Internal merger document of the Democratic Party of Korea revealed externally Includes plans such as “appointing an Innovation Party member…

    Controversy, Discussion, Question
  • Girl group Katseye makes Jimmy Fallon show debut

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    Girl group Katseye makes Jimmy Fallon show debut

    Katseye, the girl group jointly launched by Korea’s Hybe and U.S. label Geffen Records, appeared on the popular NBC TV…

    K-pop, KT
  • Where to find special chocolates for Valentine’s Day in Seoul

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    Where to find special chocolates for Valentine’s Day in Seoul

    Valentine’s Day, which falls on Feb. 14, may come wrapped in roses, but chocolate is its most enduring language of…

    Japan, LG, Seoul
  • FM Cho says Korea is not deliberately delaying legislative process for trade deal

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    FM Cho says Korea is not deliberately delaying legislative process for trade deal

    Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday he told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Korea is not deliberately delaying…

    Donald Trump, Seoul
  • Ex-figure skater K-pop star sparks airport frenzy in Milan

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    Ex-figure skater K-pop star sparks airport frenzy in Milan

    The arrival hall at Milan Malpensa Airport turned into a frenzy Thursday as K-pop star Sunghoon arrived ahead of the…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Chinese ambassador pays tribute to Gwangju uprising victims at nat’l cemetery

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    Chinese ambassador pays tribute to Gwangju uprising victims at nat’l cemetery

    GWANGJU — Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing visited a national cemetery in the southwestern city of Gwangju on…

    Democracy, Han Kang, Military, National Cemetery
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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