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  • Hana Financial, FSS join hands to nurture next-gen finance talent

    Apr 21, 2026
    in News
    Hana Financial, FSS join hands to nurture next-gen finance talent

    Hana Financial Group launched a youth training program aimed at developing future finance talent, the group said Tuesday. The program,…

    Seoul
  • USFK chief lodges protest against unification minister for leaking US intelligence: lawmaker

    Apr 21, 2026
    in News
    USFK chief lodges protest against unification minister for leaking US intelligence: lawmaker

    The commander of the U.S. military stationed in South Korea, Gen. Xavier Brunson, has lodged a protest against the unification…

    Controversy, Military, North Korea, Protest
  • Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $476.4 mil. AI fund in India

    Apr 21, 2026
    in News
    Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $476.4 mil. AI fund in India

    Naver said Tuesday it has created a 700 billion-won ($476.4 million) investment fund with Krafton and Mirae Asset Group to…

    Naver
  • Back when changing hair color truly meant new comeback.

    Apr 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think this is getting more and more rare nowadays. Back then we used to know that the comeback is…

  • Explaining how Melon Charts actually work (Top 100 & Hot 100)

    Apr 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Many people seem to be confused about how the Melon Charts work, so I wanted to clear up some of…

    BTS
  • Hearty Meal on a Yellow Dust Day

    Apr 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Hearty Meal on a Yellow Dust Day

    Today is April 21st, 2026. This morning’s weather forecast said temperatures would drop a lot and yellow dust would be…

  • Xiaojun: The Voice That Rewrites the Rules

    Apr 21, 2026
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    Xiaojun: The Voice That Rewrites the Rules

    Xiaojun steps out of the wings and into the light — armed with a voice that bends time, a style…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Question
  • MINO of WINNER sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment

    Apr 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The context: From March 2023 to December 2024, while serving as a social service worker at the Mapo Facilities Management…

    Blacklist, fail, request, Seoul
  • Tried Paldo Bibim Men The Blue — thicker and chewier noodles

    Apr 21, 2026
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    Tried Paldo Bibim Men The Blue — thicker and chewier noodles

    Tried Paldo Bibim Men The Blue. The noodles are thicker and chewier than the regular version, and the sauce tasted…

  • Believe it or not, it’s only a minority of ENGENES

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Yeah, we get it. Heeseung left, the fandom spiraled, ENGENES acted beyond weird. Water is freaking wet! The callouts were…

    Discussion, fail, Japan, LG, travel
  • Did you ever wanted something your fave did to completely disappear?

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to know if someone had it before, but there is this video of Iroha during isac when she…

    Sex
  • Hello, I am Latino. I would like to ask what you think about the controversy surrounding piracy in Latin America?

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Unfortunately, many Latinos like me have encountered racist and classist comments on Twitter from Koreans and Japanese people criticizing them…

    Controversy, Japan, Koreans
  • Gopchang-gui

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Gopchang-gui

    Grilled intestines. Rich in iron. submitted by /u/CharlesWEmory [link] [comments]

  • Have you ever tried green onion kimchi? ^^ It tastes really good with plain white rice~

    Apr 20, 2026
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    Have you ever tried green onion kimchi? ^^ It tastes really good with plain white rice~

    submitted by /u/Ambitious_Storage666 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • BBQ spicy pork recipe without gochujang

    Apr 20, 2026
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    My friend bought me korean bbq spicy pork takeaway once when I was in Sydney and it taste so good.…

    LG, Pork
  • Bulgapsa Temple (불갑사) of Yeonggwang , First Buddhist Temple In Korea is built by Indian Monk Marananta In 384, Marananta was indian Buddhist monk who religion to Korea

    Apr 20, 2026
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    Bulgapsa Temple (불갑사) of Yeonggwang , First Buddhist Temple In Korea is built by Indian Monk Marananta In 384, Marananta was indian Buddhist monk who religion to Korea

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

    LG
  • Far-right pastor urges followers to donate 1 million won each to help pay for legal fees

    Apr 20, 2026
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    Far-right pastor urges followers to donate 1 million won each to help pay for legal fees

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

  • Hot dogs wrapped in fish cake, fried, and topped with mayo and a spicy pepper sauce

    Apr 20, 2026
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    Hot dogs wrapped in fish cake, fried, and topped with mayo and a spicy pepper sauce

    One of the food vendors at Haedong Yongungsa in Busan. The one playing heavy metal at her stand. submitted by…

    Busan
  • “Chic expression ‘Neukgu bread,’ ‘Change Hanwha to the Wolves’”… Daejeon captured by ‘wolf fever’ | “늑구빵, 시크한 표정” “한화 ‘울브즈’로 바꿔라”…대전 ‘늑대 앓이’ 들썩

    Apr 20, 2026
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    “Chic expression ‘Neukgu bread,’ ‘Change Hanwha to the Wolves’”… Daejeon captured by ‘wolf fever’ | “늑구빵, 시크한 표정” “한화 ‘울브즈’로 바꿔라”…대전 ‘늑대 앓이’ 들썩

    https://www.news1.kr/local/daejeon-chungnam/6141982 Interest surrounding “Neukgu,” the wolf that escaped from Daejeon O-World Zoo and was captured after ten days, has not…

    Daejeon, request, Social Media, Tourism
  • ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Apr 20, 2026
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    ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Image Rights: All artist imagery, visual assets, and promotional materials © 2026 TOPSPOT PICTURES. WWD and Women’s Wear Daily are…

    Celebrity, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Peace, Seoul, Social Media, squid game, Teenager
  • BIGBANG was much better tonight than last week

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Honestly, after Taeyang carried last week I wasn’t even gonna stay up for tonight’s performance but I’m glad I did.…

  • Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges

    Apr 20, 2026
    in News
    Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges

    Outgoing Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy…

    Seoul, Stress
  • KOSPI-listed firms’ dividend payouts reach all-time high in 2025: data

    Apr 20, 2026
    in News
    KOSPI-listed firms’ dividend payouts reach all-time high in 2025: data

    Dividend payouts by Korean firms listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) reached an all-time high last…

  • Unification minister regrets leak claim related to his reference to Kusong as NK nuclear facility site

    Apr 20, 2026
    in News
    Unification minister regrets leak claim related to his reference to Kusong as NK nuclear facility site

    Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Monday his referring to North Korea’s Kusong region as one of the sites hosting the…

    North Korea
  • Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in Q1: data

    Apr 20, 2026
    in News
    Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in Q1: data

    Korea’s cosmetics exports reached a record high in the first quarter of this year, firmly establishing itself as a key…

    driver
  • IKEA Korea vows to expand reach through design philosophy

    Apr 20, 2026
    in News
    IKEA Korea vows to expand reach through design philosophy

    IKEA is renewing its commitment to the Korean market, emphasizing its philosophy of “democratic design” as it seeks to reach…

    Seoul
  • Starting the Week with Mixed Grain Rice

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Starting the Week with Mixed Grain Rice

    Today is Monday, April 20th, 2026. Another week has begun. It was almost summer-like hot over the weekend, but today…

  • Tried a new dish and now I need it every week

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Tried a new dish and now I need it every week

    I had this for the first time last Saturday while visiting Songdo for the first time and I have to…

    Seoul
  • What greens r these?

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    What greens r these?

    They taste rly gud w the gochujang submitted by /u/circlingsky [link] [comments]

  • Very cold ice BEER at Yeokjeon halmaek

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Very cold ice BEER at Yeokjeon halmaek

    A very cold ice glass beer that originating from Iksan City. Yeok jeon halmaek. This Beer pubs chain everywhere in…

  • Yunho of ATEEZ: The Fox at the Frontier

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Feeds
    Yunho of ATEEZ: The Fox at the Frontier

    Subject: Jeong Yun-ho (윤호 / Yunho) · Member of ATEEZ · KQ EntertainmentGroup: ATEEZ (에이티즈) · Managed by KQ Entertainment, Seoul, South…

    apology, BTS, fail, history, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • The best ppyeodagwi haejangguk(Pork bone hangover soup)

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    The best ppyeodagwi haejangguk(Pork bone hangover soup)

    Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JK8JVFAJBumxyY6T9?g_st=ac It only costs 8000won(5.74$) submitted by /u/stalincapital [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • It’s normal (and okay!) to not remember concerts well

    Apr 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    with all the discussions around filming and phone presence at concerts, here’s my two cents: I’m someone who started going…

    Discussion
  • Name a 10/10 album from a Group you don’t stan

    Apr 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I always love to see passing appreciation from non-fans towards a group’s/soloist’s music, fan wars have always been common but…

  • Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae to heal from a cold

    Apr 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae to heal from a cold

    Made my own dashi stock with kombu and katsuobushi but honestly could have just used the instant stuff. submitted by…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Bought a box of “Fresh Kimchi” yesterday. Seems off.

    Apr 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Bought a box of “Fresh Kimchi” yesterday. Seems off.

    I’ve purchased this brand once in the past – it was good that time. No large jars of kimchi were…

    Kimchi
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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