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  • My go-to food❤️‍🔥

    Apr 10, 2026
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    My go-to food❤️‍🔥

    Cook for lunch Guess what it is😏 I can eat this everyday 😁 submitted by /u/lovegabi [link] [comments]

  • Falling literacy revives debate over Chinese characters in classrooms

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Falling literacy revives debate over Chinese characters in classrooms

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

  • Have you ever tried mugwort rice cakes (ssuk gaetteok)?

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Have you ever tried mugwort rice cakes (ssuk gaetteok)?

    It was really chewy and delicious~ Rice cakes made from scratch are truly special and taste amazing 😊 submitted by…

  • Choi Kang-rok,·Kim Do-yoon and rapper Defconn are doing a new K-foodie show!

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Choi Kang-rok,·Kim Do-yoon and rapper Defconn are doing a new K-foodie show!

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

  • Why don’t k-pop groups/soloists ever collab anymore for songs?

    Apr 10, 2026
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    I just saw a tweet talking about how kpop groups don’t collab anymore and it genuinely got me thinking. When…

    K-pop
  • Taemin is really riding a (well-deserved) wave right now

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Felt like Taemin deserved some appreciation. He has performed at the Grammy Museum and has become the first K-pop solo…

    K-pop
  • Really love Korean jjigae, I could probably eat them every day

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Really love Korean jjigae, I could probably eat them every day

    Today I cooked kimchi jiigae, just missing a bit of green onion. What’s your favorite soup? submitted by /u/MaeKim1909 [link]…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Korea, Finland seek ways to boost cooperation in supply chains, advanced industries

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Korea, Finland seek ways to boost cooperation in supply chains, advanced industries

    Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with his Finnish counterpart Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation in supply chains and advanced industries…

    Seoul
  • Ex-Kuwait Ambassador Chung Byung-ha named special envoy to Iran

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Ex-Kuwait Ambassador Chung Byung-ha named special envoy to Iran

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Friday it named Chung Byung-ha, former ambassador to Kuwait, as a special envoy of…

  • DPK far outpaces PPP in nominations for Daegu mayoral election

    Apr 10, 2026
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    DPK far outpaces PPP in nominations for Daegu mayoral election

    The race for Daegu mayor ahead of the June 3 local elections is beginning to take shape, but the two…

    daegu
  • Inside Sejong Center: New backstage tour reveals Seoul’s cultural heart

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Inside Sejong Center: New backstage tour reveals Seoul’s cultural heart

    Seoul’s Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is inviting foreign visitors past the velvet rope and into spaces usually reserved…

    Korean Language, Seoul
  • Nordic ambassadors highlight trust, human-centered values in AI cooperation with Korea

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Nordic ambassadors highlight trust, human-centered values in AI cooperation with Korea

    As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes economies and societies, Nordic countries like Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are positioning themselves…

    Discussion
  • Have you felt this way before as a kpop stan?

    Apr 10, 2026
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    So as a kpop stan you know what my favourite phase is? the phase before a comeback when a group…

    Japan
  • Explanation of vocal production (AR, LAR, MR)

    Apr 10, 2026
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    I feel like this video is really informative about the vocal production process and a lot of people could get…

  • LISA’s Bad Angel: A Neon Fall Into Fashion, Power, and Sound

    Apr 10, 2026
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    LISA’s Bad Angel: A Neon Fall Into Fashion, Power, and Sound

    Photo Credits: LLOUD + RCA Records A new orbit LISA has always understood the art of arrival. Since BLACKPINK’s breakout…

    history, K-pop
  • 1yo’s lunch today

    Apr 10, 2026
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    1yo’s lunch today

    Quick shot of the baby’s lunch- please forgive the shoddy camera work, haha. submitted by /u/simplytch [link] [comments]

  • BINI at Coachella: How the Nation’s Girl Group Blew Up the West Coast

    Apr 10, 2026
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    BINI at Coachella: How the Nation’s Girl Group Blew Up the West Coast

    Photo Credits: Star Magic + ABS-CBN + Coachella The moment no one saw coming When the Coachella 2026 lineup dropped,…

    history, KT, Seoul, Suga
  • Korean mom in Alaska packing lunch for two hungry high schoolers —sweet tofu pockets with seasoned rice😅

    Apr 10, 2026
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    Korean mom in Alaska packing lunch for two hungry high schoolers —sweet tofu pockets with seasoned rice😅

    This is one of my kids’ go-to quick lunches😊 submitted by /u/VictoryClean1550 [link] [comments]

  • Veggie or Bread? My son’s pick for today’s snack!

    Apr 9, 2026
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    They look exactly like real corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes, but they are actually chewy rice bakes (Gluten-free!). They have…

    Seoul
  • KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Apr 9, 2026
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    KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment + Cosmopolitan Korea + POSTES For a generation used to seeing K‑pop idols as flawless avatars…

    BTS, Japan, KT, Seoul, Sex, Tokyo
  • Anyone feeling a bit nervous for STAYC’s future?

    Apr 9, 2026
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    They haven’t had a Korean comeback since last July which didn’t do that well and their recent Japanese full album…

    Japan
  • What’s a totally unrealistic kpop group concept you think would be interesting?

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Kpop obviously has many different unique concepts already. Enhypen has a vampire concept, TXT has a magical realism concept, ILLIT…

    BTS, Controversy, Social Media
  • kinda screwed up my first Gamjatang

    Apr 9, 2026
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    kinda screwed up my first Gamjatang

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

  • Hundreds search for wolf that escaped from zoo in South Korea

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Hundreds search for wolf that escaped from zoo in South Korea

    submitted by /u/Beginning-Passion676 [link] [comments]

  • S. Korea inks deal to export 112 more K9 howitzers to Finland

    Apr 9, 2026
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    S. Korea inks deal to export 112 more K9 howitzers to Finland

    submitted by /u/Disastrous-Star-9451 [link] [comments]

  • My korean brush writting

    Apr 9, 2026
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    My korean brush writting

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

  • Am i even a kpop stan or just a playlist parasite at this point 😭

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Okay this might sound kinda dumb but i’m genuinely curious 😭 I need someone to diagnose me fr like i…

  • Travelers turn to domestic vacations as Iran war raises airfares

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Travelers turn to domestic vacations as Iran war raises airfares

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

    travel
  • Gov’t designates 145 companies to lead S. Korea’s food exports

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Gov’t designates 145 companies to lead S. Korea’s food exports

    The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead South Korea’s food exports, the agriculture ministry said Thursday,…

    Korean Cuisine
  • Uzbek capital to host World Taekwondo Junior Championships

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Uzbek capital to host World Taekwondo Junior Championships

    TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Young taekwondo athletes will face one another on a global scale, as a record 986 competitors from…

    history
  • Lotte Card given prior notice of penalty over massive data breach

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Lotte Card given prior notice of penalty over massive data breach

    Lotte Card has been notified by the financial watchdog of around 5 billion won ($3.38 million) in financial penalties and…

    Lotte
  • Neolithic, Bronze Age relics of salt-producing facilities found in N. Korea: KCNA

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Neolithic, Bronze Age relics of salt-producing facilities found in N. Korea: KCNA

    Remains of salt-producing facilities dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been found in North Korea’s southwestern city of…

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • LG unveils multimodal AI model that outperforms global rivals

    Apr 9, 2026
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    LG unveils multimodal AI model that outperforms global rivals

    LG AI Research introduced EXAONE 4.5, a multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to understand and reason across both text…

    LG
  • Cheese Dakgalbi

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Cheese Dakgalbi

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

    Cheese
  • KATSEYE’s Pinky Up: Bold Fashion Revolution

    Apr 9, 2026
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    KATSEYE’s Pinky Up: Bold Fashion Revolution

    Photo Credits: HYBE + Geffen Records KATSEYE is dropping their electrifying digital single “Pinky Up” today, April 9, 2026, blending…

    K-pop, KT
  • Which cutesy group member would absolutely slay a sexy concept?

    Apr 9, 2026
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    Are there idols stuck in a cutesy group that would slay in a sexy concept? We saw Yeongseo leave Illit…

    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