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  • AnDong JjimDak (Braised chicken)

    May 10, 2026
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    AnDong JjimDak (Braised chicken)

    Tried An Dong Jjim Dak at home first time for Mother’s Day and it came out pretty GOOD 👍 I…

  • The SKZ Record and player series are amazing

    May 10, 2026
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    The SKZ Record and SKZ player series are both amazing as they allow the members of Stray Kids to develop…

  • Nothing fancy, but kimchi fried rice with a fried egg is my new “where have you been my whole life” food discovery.

    May 10, 2026
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    Nothing fancy, but kimchi fried rice with a fried egg is my new “where have you been my whole life” food discovery.

    Added some red bell pepper and shallots. So simple but so tasty. submitted by /u/whateverartisdead [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Choose a number from 0 to 10 to get a song recommendation

    May 10, 2026
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    So 0 is the worst kpop song you heard, 5 is mid as in average, 10 is the best. You…

    Korean Art
  • Casual meal but good deal for single diner

    May 10, 2026
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    Casual meal but good deal for single diner

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

  • Sodam Chicken

    May 10, 2026
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    Sodam Chicken

    submitted by /u/Calexixa777 [link] [comments]

  • Chaeryeong going hard, while the rest of the ITZY gals are just vibing.

    May 10, 2026
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    Thought its pretty funny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoqlnNH0Fhc From their Tokyo concert @ 4:40s (Voltage). Happened for Blahx3 and Ringo as well. Kinda…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Nakji-jeotgal

    May 10, 2026
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    Nakji-jeotgal

    submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

  • Gallup Korea poll for April 2026

    May 10, 2026
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    Gallup Korea poll for April 2026

    For political parties, there are liberal/progressive parties on the left side of the chart and conservative parties on the right…

  • Korean kids debating whether to save a low-income earner or a high-income earner

    May 10, 2026
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    Korean kids debating whether to save a low-income earner or a high-income earner

    submitted by /u/ProudChemistry778 [link] [comments]

  • Pew Research Center: 56% of respondents in South Korea said homosexuality is morally unacceptable (6th highest out of 25 countries), while separate polling saw that 61% of Korean men and 49% of Korean women said it was morally unacceptable (highest male-female average out of 15 countries by gender)

    May 10, 2026
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    Pew Research Center: 56% of respondents in South Korea said homosexuality is morally unacceptable (6th highest out of 25 countries), while separate polling saw that 61% of Korean men and 49% of Korean women said it was morally unacceptable (highest male-female average out of 15 countries by gender)

    Additionally, a third separate poll found that 55% of South Korean Catholics and 77% of South Korean Protestants said homosexuality…

    Protest, Sex, Survey
  • Jeyuk bokkeum that was actually spicy

    May 10, 2026
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    Jeyuk bokkeum that was actually spicy

    Made jeyuk bokkeum for guests today and everyone loved it. The plate disappeared way faster than I expected 🔥 submitted…

  • Thoughts on the workout routines as promotion ?

    May 10, 2026
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    Has anyone else seen the discourse that was first think with ive but ive done it a while ago ?…

  • Weird popularity of james (cortis) in his own nation!!

    May 10, 2026
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    I just watched a reel of james and juhoon with a photographer and saw that james proudly tells about his…

    Teenager
  • Sundae

    May 10, 2026
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    Sundae

    Sundae, a traditional blood sausage. It is made by stuffing pig intestines with a mixture of ingredients such as glass…

  • I can’t believe they sell yuppduk at markets now 😆

    May 10, 2026
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    I can’t believe they sell yuppduk at markets now 😆

    I buy this every time I see it at the stores near me because it gets sold out QUICCCKKK. When…

  • 새로운 뷔페 꿀조합

    May 10, 2026
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    여러분은 뷔페 어떻게 드시나요? submitted by /u/my_parallel_paradise [link] [comments]

  • Korean Foreign Ministry says ‘external strike’ caused HMM vessel explosion near Strait of Hormuz, explains result to Iranian envoy

    May 10, 2026
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    Korean Foreign Ministry says ‘external strike’ caused HMM vessel explosion near Strait of Hormuz, explains result to Iranian envoy

    submitted by /u/Ok-Huckleberry5836 [link] [comments]

  • Is Paris Baguette putting on more frosting so they can bake less cake?

    May 10, 2026
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    Is it just me or has Paris Baguette’s amount of frosting on their cakes significantly increased? They used to have…

  • What are your favorite books by Korean authors these days?

    May 10, 2026
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    Which books have you enjoyed by modern Korean authors (from 2005 onward, more or less)? My favorite is still Shin…

    daegu, Han Kang, travel
  • Woorisool Jeju Tangerine makgeolli tasted like juice that went bad. Is it normal?

    May 10, 2026
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    I have tried peach makgeolli before and I loved it. Now in my local Korean market I saw this flavor…

    Jeju
  • Gilded and Unbothered: Karina of aespa Is the New Face of Forever

    May 10, 2026
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    Gilded and Unbothered: Karina of aespa Is the New Face of Forever

    She Doesn’t Walk Into the Room. The Room Reorganises Itself. There are pop stars who command attention, and then there…

    apology, Celebrity, Deepfake, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Korean Art, LG, Mystery, Photography, Seoul, Warning
  • Im a koreaboo but im happy and thats the most important to be happy😂 well i dont try to be korean but i just love kpop and attending kpop concerts and i plan to travel to korea alot in the future!

    May 10, 2026
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    Maybe its an obsession or delusion i dont care. People might think im weird but i find happiness in fangirling…

    travel
  • What’s your all time favourite Kpop album and why?

    May 10, 2026
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    I’m talking about that one all time favourite, no-skip album that you re-listen to all the time. Or at the…

  • Defense chief faces uphill talks in 1st US visit

    May 10, 2026
    in News
    Defense chief faces uphill talks in 1st US visit

    South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Sunday that Seoul and Washington have made “systematic, stable and consistent” preparations for…

    Seoul
  • When a film returns, so does a generation

    May 10, 2026
    in News
    When a film returns, so does a generation

    I remember watching “The Devil Wears Prada” in 2006 at a newly opened theater inside a shopping mall in Sinchon,…

    Seoul, Shopping
  • AB InBev makes history with 3rd Creative Marketer of Year title

    May 10, 2026
    in News
    AB InBev makes history with 3rd Creative Marketer of Year title

    Global brewing giant AB InBev, parent company of OB Beer, has been named the 2026 Creative Marketer of the Year…

    driver, history
  • Overseas schools offering Korean language classes surges 54% in 4 years

    May 10, 2026
    in News
    Overseas schools offering Korean language classes surges 54% in 4 years

    The number of overseas elementary, middle and high schools offering Korean language classes either as part of the regular curriculum…

    Korean Language, study
  • Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

    May 10, 2026
    in News
    Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

    GRANADILLA DE ABONA, Spain — A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain’s Canary Islands,…

  • Instant noodles in the U.S. = struggle meal or comfort food?

    May 10, 2026
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    Hi guysss! I’m a college student from Korea doing a small research project about instant noodles in the U.S. 🍜…

    Korean Ramen, LG, Question, Stress
  • South Korea, U.S. Launch MASGA Project with $350 Billion Investment

    May 10, 2026
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    South Korea, U.S. Launch MASGA Project with $350 Billion Investment

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

  • In a bid to tackle ‘Just Resting’ youth crisis, new policy to provide “first-time” job seekers 600,000 KRW monthly for 6 months plus a 1.5M KRW “success bonus” for staying employed long-term

    May 10, 2026
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    In a bid to tackle ‘Just Resting’ youth crisis, new policy to provide “first-time” job seekers 600,000 KRW monthly for 6 months plus a 1.5M KRW “success bonus” for staying employed long-term

    Translation by Gemini 3.1 Youth Without Prior Work Experience Now Eligible for National Employment Support Low-income youth who previously struggled…

    Military
  • Trump says, ‘I love S. Korea,’ after Seoul, Washington sign MOU on shipbuilding cooperation

    May 10, 2026
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    Trump says, ‘I love S. Korea,’ after Seoul, Washington sign MOU on shipbuilding cooperation

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

    Seoul
  • I wish I had more people to discuss Kpop with.

    May 10, 2026
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    Hey, I’m just wondering if I could make friends with people who are more indepth with the whole kpop community,…

  • ‘No table for one’: CNN writer says solo diners still face stigma in Seoul

    May 10, 2026
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    ‘No table for one’: CNN writer says solo diners still face stigma in Seoul

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

    Seoul
  • On a cruise and love that there’s a Korean restaurant, but this is hilarious to me 😂

    May 10, 2026
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    On a cruise and love that there’s a Korean restaurant, but this is hilarious to me 😂

    I want to preface this by saying I love the effort to recreate an authentic Korean experience where strangers are…

    Soju
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean destroyer to join 250th anniversary US naval fleet reviewMay 11, 2026
    The Korean destroyer Munmu the Great departed for the United… Read more: Korean destroyer to join 250th anniversary US naval fleet review
  • Korea Exchange eases rule on stock buyback for investors: sourceMay 11, 2026
    The Korea Exchange, Korea’s main bourse operator, has softened a… Read more: Korea Exchange eases rule on stock buyback for investors: source
  • King Sejong’s legacy meets inventor of Korean brailleMay 11, 2026
    A new exhibition opening Thursday in Yeoju draws a striking… Read more: King Sejong’s legacy meets inventor of Korean braille
  • Doosan, Lotte plan aggressive investments in chip materialsMay 11, 2026
    The brisk semiconductor demand led by artificial intelligence (AI) services… Read more: Doosan, Lotte plan aggressive investments in chip materials
  • NMIXX returns with ‘Heavy Serenade,’ aiming to repeat chart successMay 11, 2026
    K-pop girl group NMIXX is releasing its fifth mini-album “Heavy… Read more: NMIXX returns with ‘Heavy Serenade,’ aiming to repeat chart success

Latest Community Feeds

  • 1.5 / 2nd Gen Fans, WHERE YOU AT?! 😭✨ I need to share my excitement seeing groups like SEEYA & JEWELRY popping back up lately!!!!May 11, 2026
  • Is there a good substitute for the fish cakes in tteokbokki?May 11, 2026
  • Hybe and companies under are following the trends and not being trendsettlers themselves.May 11, 2026
  • Why do kpop fans baby grown ass women so muchMay 11, 2026
  • I never thought I would see the day where NMIXX are doing better than freaking Aespa and G-dragon on K-ChartsMay 11, 2026
  • What’s your favourite kimchi recipe?May 11, 2026
  • pc bang guide for tourists — wrote this up because I see the same questions every weekMay 11, 2026
  • Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVsMay 11, 2026
  • I like aespa and GD but WDA is a HUGE missMay 11, 2026
  • ​I made some Kong-bul (Spicy Pork with Bean Sprouts). It was so hot, we also had some sweet snacks to cool down.May 11, 2026
  • What is the consensus of Lisa from BLACKPINK on this sub?May 11, 2026
  • What do you guys think about the insane stock rally? Excited or concerned?May 11, 2026
  • Eating authentic tteokbokki has ruined tteokbokki for me in my home countryMay 11, 2026
  • Need help identifying this condiment / pickle.May 11, 2026
  • What is your thought about LNGSHOT(music,Singing/dancing skills..)May 11, 2026
  • How ‘Crimson Desert’ beat the critics and became a global hitMay 11, 2026
  • As a white boy from the states, does the rule still apply?May 11, 2026
  • S. Korea inks deal to export more Chunmoo rocket launchers to EstoniaMay 11, 2026
  • What are the most surprising or unexpected things an idol has done? Good or bad.May 11, 2026
  • South Korea’s National Pension Fund Posts approximately $170.3 Billion in Gains in Four Months, Potentially Delaying Depletion to 2100May 11, 2026

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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