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  • 040926 nmixx concert etiquette‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

    Apr 13, 2026
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    haii i recently went to nmixx’s concert in la as a non-stan, and best to say that i had such…

  • 거지맵.com [beggar map] 😭 @1min_korea_tips

    Apr 13, 2026
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    거지맵.com [beggar map] 😭 @1min_korea_tips

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

  • Question On The Group ShiNee and Jonghyun

    Apr 13, 2026
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    Hi! I been on kpop tiktok a lot lately and was just wondering for the bg ShiNee if they have…

    KT, Question
  • Pressed Into Forever – Yves steps into her darkest, most intoxicating era yet

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Pressed Into Forever – Yves steps into her darkest, most intoxicating era yet

    Yves steps into her darkest, most intoxicating era yet — and the concept photos for NAIL are only the beginning Photo Credits:…

    K-pop, study
  • Educational question regarding kpop idols

    Apr 12, 2026
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    ​ What is the educational level from most idols? Since most started training very young, does that mean they only…

    fail, Korean Language, Question
  • Gimbap again for dinner with Trader Joe’s Tinned smoked trout.

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Gimbap again for dinner with Trader Joe’s Tinned smoked trout.

    I didn’t have too may ingredients to work with at home e but was craving gimbap so made some with…

  • Are the Orion Turtle Chips Korean Style Chicken flavor vegetarian?

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Are the Orion Turtle Chips Korean Style Chicken flavor vegetarian?

    I’ve had other chicken flavored things that were vegetarian and on the front packaging it says “artificial flavor” but on…

  • what’s are sounds/songs you wish a kpop group did more of?

    Apr 12, 2026
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    there’s some songs by kpop groups that catch my attention so i look through their discography to find similar songs…

  • Can’t get enough of these Korean banchan: tiny crabs, dried shrimp, and anchovies. What’s your favorite?

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Can’t get enough of these Korean banchan: tiny crabs, dried shrimp, and anchovies. What’s your favorite?

    submitted by /u/foodie_2598 [link] [comments]

  • Sacrificial Class during Silla Dynasty.

    Apr 12, 2026
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    About 1,500 years ago, in what is now South Korea, a gruesome practice known as ‘sunjang’ dictated that servants, retainers,…

    Ancient Korea, family, Goguryeo, Parents, Question, Silla, study
  • Favorite bossam!

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Favorite bossam!

    bossa is one of my favorite Korean food:) submitted by /u/Dull_Channel3795 [link] [comments]

    Bossam, Korean Food
  • Nugu idols that are more famous than their group/are very well connected with other idols?

    Apr 12, 2026
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    The first one that came to my mind was Woonggi, he seems to have a very consistent solo fanbase and…

  • Which songs have changed your mind after a live performance?

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Concerts offer us different experiences than normal listening. But which songs did you not initially like that made you love…

  • Need help to buy my Niece Blackpink merch

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Hello! I am new to this and very lost. My niece is a huge Blackpink Stan and wants the lightstick…

  • What’s your favorite street food combo?

    Apr 12, 2026
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    What’s your favorite street food combo?

    Every time I go, I can never decide what to get, tteokbokki, fried stuff, sundae, odeng… I love everything, but…

  • Who lost the war

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Who lost the war

    Who lost the war

  • Aging candidate pool in superintendent race raises concerns over lack of younger leadership

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Aging candidate pool in superintendent race raises concerns over lack of younger leadership

    With the June 3 local elections nearing, the superintendent race is drawing concern for its aging candidate pool, with most…

    Busan, daegu, Daejeon, Jeju
  • BOK chief to attend G20, IMF-WBG meetings in Washington

    Apr 12, 2026
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    BOK chief to attend G20, IMF-WBG meetings in Washington

    Korea’s top central banker will attend a meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers and central bank chiefs…

    Discussion
  • BOK governor nominee signals prolonged rate pause as policy seen near neutral level

    Apr 12, 2026
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    BOK governor nominee signals prolonged rate pause as policy seen near neutral level

    Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. nominee Shin Hyun-song suggested that Korea’s benchmark interest rate is currently around the midpoint of…

  • Price competitiveness key to Hyundai Motor’s China comeback

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Price competitiveness key to Hyundai Motor’s China comeback

    Hyundai Motor’s potential success in China will depend on the carmaker’s ability to release more localized models with competitive pricing,…

    Hyundai
  • Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    This 1941 article introduces Mrs. Shamshinoor Nugman, a Russian Tatar refugee living in colonial Seoul. The immediate occasion for the…

    Busan, family, history, Japan, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • K-pop should start doing graduations like J-pop does

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Idk if other groups in J-pop do this since I only know about AKB48 graduations, like when a j-idol leaves…

    K-pop
  • The care and precision behind Korean school lunches, widely praised for their quality, balance, and nutrition.

    Apr 12, 2026
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    The care and precision behind Korean school lunches, widely praised for their quality, balance, and nutrition.

    submitted by /u/Business-Stuff8711 [link] [comments]

  • New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

    Apr 12, 2026
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    New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

    submitted by /u/PriorCraft6238 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • Ex- Boyfriend Toast

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Ex- Boyfriend Toast

    Finally tried the viral Korean “Ex-Boyfriend Toast” for a lazy breakfast! For those who don’t know the backstory: a girl…

    Cheese, LG
  • How do you deal with songs from your favorite group that just don’t click?

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Ideally you’d love every song from a group you’re into, but that’s not always the case. How do you deal…

  • Frames of Unfiltered Confidence: Jennie Is Ray-Ban’s New Global Icon – Editorial

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Frames of Unfiltered Confidence: Jennie Is Ray-Ban’s New Global Icon – Editorial

    Photo Credits: RayBan. ODD ATELIER Columba Records From BLACKPINK’s unforgettable debut to headlining Coachella, releasing a debut album, and now…

    Celebrity, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Teenager
  • my lazy dinner made up of leftover rice and banchan lol (im addicted to the dried squid…)

    Apr 11, 2026
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    my lazy dinner made up of leftover rice and banchan lol (im addicted to the dried squid…)

    my mom made a WHOLE bunch of banchan the other day so I just heated up some rice and called…

  • Bang Chan has revealed that he used to get hit after joining JYP

    Apr 11, 2026
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    It’s from a set of messages he sent for his 15th anniversary at JYP on Bubble, so I don’t want…

    Parents
  • Sour kimchi

    Apr 11, 2026
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    i just made my second batch of kimchi a couple weeks ago, and I realised it turned out way more…

    Kimchi
  • Besides kimchi, what’s your favorite panchan?

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Besides kimchi, what’s your favorite panchan?

    It’s sigeumchi-namul for me submitted by /u/MaeKim1909 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Neukgu (the wolf) sighting near Seosan

    Apr 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Little guy made it ~150 km or so submitted by /u/monk_hughes [link] [comments]

  • Tourists don’t know this Korean chicken dish exists

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Tourists don’t know this Korean chicken dish exists

    This is a Korean-style rotisserie chicken stuffed with rice 🍗🍚 They cook the whole chicken with rice inside, so the…

  • gangnam style is the closest we’ve come to world peace

    Apr 11, 2026
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    with everything going in the world, this is how I feel. How the times have genuinely changed to be honest.…

    Peace
  • Foreign Ministry appoints former ambassador to Kuwait as special envoy to Iran

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Foreign Ministry appoints former ambassador to Kuwait as special envoy to Iran

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

  • Norwegian mother writes book to answer son’s questions about his adoption from Korea

    Apr 11, 2026
    in News
    Norwegian mother writes book to answer son’s questions about his adoption from Korea

    A couple uneasily entered a pediatrics ward in Bergen, Norway, holding their young son in December 1998. At the reception…

    family, Parents, Question, travel
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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