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  • LG Energy Solution accelerates push for battery recycling

    Feb 24, 2026
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    LG Energy Solution accelerates push for battery recycling

    LG Energy Solution (LGES) is ramping up efforts to expand its battery recycling as part of a broader strategy to…

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  • Goongbe makes foray into Middle East beauty market

    Feb 24, 2026
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    Goongbe makes foray into Middle East beauty market

    Rising Korean skincare brand Goongbe has debuted in the United Arab Emirates, expanding K-beauty’s global consumer markets to broader regions…

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  • Family estrangement

    Feb 24, 2026
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    Family estrangement

    Family estrangement is the intentional reduction or complete end of contact between relatives. It usually happens because of real or…

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  • Can ‘brand new air traffic control’ fix the FAA’s old problems?

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  • China imposes export controls on 20 Japanese entities to curb ‘remilitarization’

    Feb 24, 2026
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    China imposes export controls on 20 Japanese entities to curb ‘remilitarization’

    BEIJING — China has prohibited the export of dual-use items to 20 Japanese entities that it says supply Japan’s military,…

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  • Is it weird to only stan one group in all of kpop?

    Feb 24, 2026
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    I have been an avid listener of K-pop these past few months, but for some reason, I only seem to…

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  • Has anyone here tried making Korean fermented pastes like doenjang or gochujang?

    Feb 24, 2026
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    I’m curious whether people here are interested in making traditional Korean fermented sauces like gochujang, doenjang, or soy sauce at…

  • Blizzard night #2: cheonggukjang jjigae

    Feb 24, 2026
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    Blizzard night #2: cheonggukjang jjigae

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  • What’s a song for each number out of 10?

    Feb 24, 2026
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    Hopefully not a confusing question once I explain it- In your opinion, what’s a song for each number out of…

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  • Burger (Moms Touch)

    Feb 24, 2026
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    Dose anyone know whats on the sauce of moms touch ??? I ate it a lot when I was in…

  • S. Korean Embassy advises Korean nationals to leave Iran amid possible U.S. military strike

    Feb 23, 2026
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    S. Korean Embassy advises Korean nationals to leave Iran amid possible U.S. military strike

    The South Korean Embassy in Iran on Monday advised Korean nationals in the Middle Eastern country to leave it when…

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  • Gaeul coming out party on IVE’s new album

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Wow, what a great release for Gaeul. Her solo is pretty universally considered the best (and this was the case…

  • What kind of knowledge do you show Koreans that still get 2010s “you know Korea?” reactions

    Feb 23, 2026
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    For me a lot of Koreans get really surprised at the memes I know, history or specific slang terms that…

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  • Korean Spicy Pork on Sesame Seed Bun

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Korean Spicy Pork on Sesame Seed Bun

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  • fans who say their idols are too busy to date feels like coping

    Feb 23, 2026
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    even my friend just said “___ isn’t dating, he’s too busy, did you see his schedule?” it’s like she’s trying…

  • An Open Letter To XG (From The ALPHAZ Community)

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Taken From The XGALX Reddit. Original Poster: ALPHAZ_sammysee2373 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To our beloved XG — Jurin, Chisa, Cocona, Hinata, Maya, Juria,…

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  • IVE got a Real-Time All Kill (RAK) with “Bang Bang”

    Feb 23, 2026
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    First RAK of 2026 for any artist and it happened a few hours ago, and IVE’s last one was Rebel…

  • if i were to write a dissertation on katseye, what do you think i should mention?

    Feb 23, 2026
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    with everything that’s happened to katseye so far, i thought it would be fun to wonder what a dissertation on…

  • Day 13 Of ONLY Eating Food From a Korean Convenience Store 🇰🇷

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Day 13 Of ONLY Eating Food From a Korean Convenience Store 🇰🇷

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  • (4th LD) Lee, Brazil’s Lula agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership

    Feb 23, 2026
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    (4th LD) Lee, Brazil’s Lula agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership

    SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) — President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to elevate…

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  • Drunk driving plunges over 80% in a decade in South Korea

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Drunk driving plunges over 80% in a decade in South Korea

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  • Why do some stans dog on Girls’ Generation’s Korean discography?

    Feb 23, 2026
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    I’ve seen far too many people parrot this take that their Korean discography is subpar but as someone who’s listened…

    K-pop
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    Feb 23, 2026
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    Gimbap Jeon

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  • Interactive map of Korean history through cinema (60+ curated movies)

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Interactive map of Korean history through cinema (60+ curated movies)

    If you’re interested in Korean history but find it hard to follow, you should definitely check this out. I’ve organized…

    history, Korean History, LG
  • CNBLUE – The Light That Never Fades: Cosmopolitan Shine, March 2026

    Feb 23, 2026
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    CNBLUE – The Light That Never Fades: Cosmopolitan Shine, March 2026

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea FNC Enterttainment The Radiance of Reinvention When CNBLUE steps into the frame of Cosmopolitan Korea’s March 2026…

    Fame, family, Japan, K-pop, LG, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Do you think the last third gen groups will start becoming inactive within the next few years?

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Lots of third gen groups have become inactive within the last few years, & there’s only a few groups I…

    BTS, Military
  • Parents rush to open stock accounts for children as KOSPI hits highs

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Parents rush to open stock accounts for children as KOSPI hits highs

    Kim, a 39-year-old office worker in Seoul, recently set up a brokerage account in the name of his 5-year-old daughter…

    Parents, Seoul
  • POSCO Future M listed on S&P Sustainability Yearbook for 3 straight years

    Feb 23, 2026
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    POSCO Future M listed on S&P Sustainability Yearbook for 3 straight years

    POSCO Future M said Monday it was listed for the third consecutive year in the S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2026,…

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  • Monthly wage income rises 3.3% in 2024 on higher earnings at foreign institutions

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Monthly wage income rises 3.3% in 2024 on higher earnings at foreign institutions

    The average monthly salary of wage earners in South Korea rose 3.3 percent from a year earlier in 2024, driven…

  • Waiting for my tariff refund

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Waiting for my tariff refund

    Waiting for my tariff refund

  • HD Hyundai proves edge with quick delivery of Philippine warship

    Feb 23, 2026
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    HD Hyundai proves edge with quick delivery of Philippine warship

    Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has delivered a newly constructed patrol vessel to the Philippine Navy five months ahead…

    Hyundai, Military
  • How successful would a permanent smaller version of Iz*One be?

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Let’s say Iz*One was not a Mnet group but instead a real group. Obviously the LSFM and IVE members would…

  • Need new friends to talk about my favorite kpop groups with

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Hey everyone! My name is Faith i’m 25 and I am looking to make new friends that also enjoy my…

  • WJSN “Bloom Hour”: A Decade in Full Color

    Feb 23, 2026
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    WJSN “Bloom Hour”: A Decade in Full Color

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment A Universe in Bloom WJSN — also known as Cosmic Girls — have never been just…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery
  • Blizzard budae jjigae

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Blizzard budae jjigae

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

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  • The weakest and forgotten member of a kpop group

    Feb 23, 2026
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    In a few groups at times, you might see a member who rarely stands out in front of their group…

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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