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  • Goldman Sachs estimates that tax income from Samsung and SK Hynix will pay off half of the national debt by 2028

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Goldman Sachs estimates that tax income from Samsung and SK Hynix will pay off half of the national debt by 2028

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

    Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Lee Cheol-woo leads North Gyeongsang governor race in South Korea

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Lee Cheol-woo leads North Gyeongsang governor race in South Korea

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

  • Does RESCENE hitting top 20 on Melon charts give hope to other unknown companies?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    I honestly thought the current landscape made it near impossible for non mainstream companies to get a hit group. But…

  • Homemade Jjajangmyeon

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Homemade Jjajangmyeon

    With zucchini and pork belly. Had to use udon, i couldnt find any other noodles. Looks pretty whack. Any opinions…

    Pork
  • Mark Lee Has Lauched a New Label | Official IG Handle Launched as well

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Mark Lee (former NCT member) has launched a New Label under the name Upper Room. Upper Room (stylized as UPRM…

    K-pop, purpose, Question
  • Why do Taco restaraunts, mexican restaraunts in korea use flour tortillas?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Why do Taco restaraunts, mexican restaraunts in korea use flour tortillas?

    I live in Goyang. I love tacos and i love this restaraunt called playground brewery. Love how thier taco tastes…

    Koreans
  • South Korea election body apologizes for ballot shortages, vows probe

    Jun 3, 2026
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    South Korea election body apologizes for ballot shortages, vows probe

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

  • Trouble brews for beer, liquor makers as spending on alcohol slides 9% in Q1

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Trouble brews for beer, liquor makers as spending on alcohol slides 9% in Q1

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

  • Ruling DP projected to win high-stakes local elections seen as key test for president

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Ruling DP projected to win high-stakes local elections seen as key test for president

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

  • PPP protests as ballot shortages disrupt voting at some Songpa polling stations

    Jun 3, 2026
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    PPP protests as ballot shortages disrupt voting at some Songpa polling stations

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

    Protest
  • My very first time making kimbap! They aren’t perfectly uniform, but they smell amazing.

    Jun 3, 2026
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    My very first time making kimbap! They aren’t perfectly uniform, but they smell amazing.

    Hey everyone! I usually just eat kimbap at restaurants or grab it to go, but today I finally mustered up…

  • Many of Meovv’s problems stem from the “Teddy problem”

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Many people have discussed Meovv’s current position and challenges from various angles, but I think the core issue facing Meovv…

  • Instead of Kpop Ranking Talent on TikTok counting Stage Presence as one of their point, they should’ve count idol’s ability to play instruments instead

    Jun 3, 2026
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    This post is only towards those who doesn’t mind watching Kpop Ranking Talent on TikTok. If you said, “who cares?”,…

    Discussion, KT, Question
  • No hate to any groups, but does anyone else feel like Kpop has been kind of bland and uninteresting recently?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    This isn’t to attack anyone who likes recent releases, I don’t necessarily hate any of them but I think it’s…

  • Did anyone watch Riize’s cover of 2pm’s My House and Apink’s NoNoNo in OFFICE FIT?!!!??

    Jun 3, 2026
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    omg i haven’t been stanning any new gen boygroups, my favourites were VIXX, B2ST, IKON, EXO but OMFG, the video…

  • BTS vs. price gouging? Gov’t steps in before Busan shows

    Jun 3, 2026
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    BTS vs. price gouging? Gov’t steps in before Busan shows

    Korean authorities are moving to crack down on alleged hotel price gouging and reservation abuses after BTS members publicly criticized…

    BTS, Busan, K-pop, Survey
  • Tteokbokki simmers around world at Dookki restaurants

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Tteokbokki simmers around world at Dookki restaurants

    SEONGNAM, Gyeonggi Province — Tteokbokki, a rice cake dish simmered in red-hot pepper paste, was at first notorious for its…

    Fame, Koreans, Question
  • KEPCO wins $1.4 bil. Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

    Jun 3, 2026
    in News
    KEPCO wins $1.4 bil. Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

    Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) has secured another cogeneration project in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its foothold in the Middle East’s…

  • Korean Gen Z falls hard for Taeko Onuki, Japanese city pop and J-rock

    Jun 3, 2026
    in News
    Korean Gen Z falls hard for Taeko Onuki, Japanese city pop and J-rock

    “Thank you. This is my first concert in Korea.” Taeko Onuki stood before the cheering crowd in Incheon, more than…

    Gen Z, Japan
  • Can Korean cinema sustain its rebound?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Can Korean cinema sustain its rebound?

    After years of struggling to recover from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, Korea’s film industry is finally showing signs…

    history
  • Seoul in Korea

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Seoul in Korea

    서울에서 가장 좋았던 곳 어디였나요? submitted by /u/Obvious_Past_6144 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • mixed-race adoptees seek truth and justice

    Jun 3, 2026
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    mixed-race adoptees seek truth and justice

    1970s-80s submitted by /u/Just_Statistician585 [link] [comments]

    Justice
  • Help me figure out what this glaze/syrup is please!

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Help me figure out what this glaze/syrup is please!

    I lived in Korea from 2022-2023 and I used to get a croffle from this place called Selecto Coffee and…

    coffee
  • South Koreans vote in local elections seen as gauge of President Lee’s first year

    Jun 3, 2026
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    submitted by /u/reachedlegendary [link] [comments]

    Koreans
  • Korean Summer Surviver Kit

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Korean Summer Surviver Kit

    Korean summers are no joke. Even visitors from tropical countries are surprised by how hot and humid it gets. After…

    Pork
  • Why can’t xikers have a breakout in popularity like Ateez did?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Ateez debuted in 2018, and by 2020, there were already among the top boy groups of their generation, their sales…

    LG
  • [Column] Korea: A nation divided into blue and red

    Jun 3, 2026
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    [Column] Korea: A nation divided into blue and red

    Korea has become a country in which only two colors seem to matter: blue and red. The local elections will…

    family, Medical, Minimum Wage, Subway
  • A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers

    Jun 3, 2026
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    A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers

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

  • Who do you think is the best rapper in kpop ?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    You can choose male or female idols, mention the group name (for those who want to discover new groups), and…

  • CORTIS Tour— Is anyone actually going to put their phone down?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Genuinely curious— do you guys think people will have their phones down like the tour name suggests? Or if you’re…

  • Tonight’s dinner: Korean-style grilled clams (Jogae-gui) on an open fire! 🐚🔥

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Tonight’s dinner: Korean-style grilled clams (Jogae-gui) on an open fire! 🐚🔥

    submitted by /u/Numerous-Quote-1190 [link] [comments]

  • I just got these Asian Pears fresh from the grocery store today. Is it spoiled?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    I just got these Asian Pears fresh from the grocery store today. Is it spoiled?

    I’m making vegan kimchi and bought Asian Pears, fresh from grocery store (California) Are these still good? I’ve never tasted…

    Kimchi
  • Members who are part of a rap line but don’t really have rap verses?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Title is simple what groups do you know where they have a rap line but a member in the rap…

  • Cheese dakgalbi night

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Cheese dakgalbi night

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

    Cheese
  • Can someone explain this clip from LE SSERAFIM’s 4th anniversary live on May 3, 2026?

    Jun 3, 2026
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    I guess YouTube decided to show this to me because I’ve been listening to LE SSERAFIM a lot. In this…

  • Budae-jjigae a.k.a “Army Base Stew.”

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Budae-jjigae a.k.a “Army Base Stew.”

    I pretty much had all the ingredients. I just need the motivation to put it all together. What’s all in…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Suga
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  • Korean Gen Z falls hard for Taeko Onuki, Japanese city pop and J-rockJune 3, 2026
    “Thank you. This is my first concert in Korea.” Taeko… Read more: Korean Gen Z falls hard for Taeko Onuki, Japanese city pop and J-rock
  • Can Korean cinema sustain its rebound?June 3, 2026
    After years of struggling to recover from the shock of… Read more: Can Korean cinema sustain its rebound?
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    Korean authorities are moving to crack down on alleged hotel… Read more: BTS vs. price gouging? Gov’t steps in before Busan shows
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    SEONGNAM, Gyeonggi Province — Tteokbokki, a rice cake dish simmered… Read more: Tteokbokki simmers around world at Dookki restaurants
  • KEPCO wins $1.4 bil. Saudi cogeneration project from AramcoJune 3, 2026
    Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) has secured another cogeneration project… Read more: KEPCO wins $1.4 bil. Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

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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