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  • Now, Samsung has 10 trillion won left even after buying 100 Japanese companies…….

    May 11, 2026
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    Now, Samsung has 10 trillion won left even after buying 100 Japanese companies…….

    If SK Hynix is ​​included too, Korea could buy the entire Japanese real estate market…… submitted by /u/Ecstatic-Till-217 [link] [comments]

    Japan, Samsung, SK Hynix
  • First try at Oi Kimchi.

    May 11, 2026
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    First try at Oi Kimchi.

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

    Kimchi
  • Any 물회 (“mulhoe”) restaurants in NYC?

    May 11, 2026
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    submitted by /u/illuminatorGreg [link] [comments]

  • Music you’re sick of hearing (except for APT and KDH)

    May 11, 2026
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    For me, it would definitely be “Drunk Dazed” (ENHYPEN) and “Over the Moon” (TXT) I love these groups, but I’ve…

  • Korea’s biggest manufacturers back Config, the TSMC of robot data

    May 11, 2026
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    Korea’s biggest manufacturers back Config, the TSMC of robot data

    submitted by /u/Additional_Key_8044 [link] [comments]

  • Would OT4 Fifty Fifty been able to capitalize on Cupid’s hype if they stayed in the agency?

    May 11, 2026
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    Let’s have this hypothetical scenario. There is no legal issues between two parties and they continued promoting Cupid like usual.…

    KT
  • Lunch Today

    May 11, 2026
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    Lunch Today

    Lunch of Sangchu-geotjeori, kongnamul and kongnamul-guk, gyeran-mari, and nakji-jeotgal Includes pics of Korean groceries/garden items used to make the dishes.…

  • I used to hate Nmixx’s debut so much, now they’re the only gg i actually look forward listening to

    May 11, 2026
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    Gosh their debut was absolutely messy i remember the hate train even as a casual listener who didn’t know any…

  • NMIXX are doing so well with Heavy Serenade!

    May 11, 2026
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    NMIXX “Heavy Serenade” 12AM KST Update: #2 Bugs (-1) #16 MelOn (+6) *new peak* #31 Genie (+4) *new peak* I…

  • Girl’s KPoP Voice Quality (Good/Bad/Don’t Care)

    May 11, 2026
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    Hello everyone, First, my disclaimer: I am just a music lover, and not really well versed in the KPop universe.…

    Question
  • Who is your favorite idol’s favorite idol/favorite group?

    May 11, 2026
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    This post was inspired by today’s episode of “Huening Kai’s countless friends” where TxT Kai got to meet his curent…

    LG
  • Once every few months I remember that people were psychotically obsessed with absolutely obliterating illit and I still get shocked

    May 11, 2026
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    I was sitting on my bed,with period cramps ruining my day and feeling moody and I suddenly remembered the psychotic…

  • 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
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    After seeing groups like KARA and BABY V.O.X return over the past few years, I swear us older K-pop fans…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • Is there a good substitute for the fish cakes in tteokbokki?

    May 11, 2026
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    I have a gluten allergy and all the fish cakes I find have wheat in them. Any ideas for substitutes…

  • Hybe and companies under are following the trends and not being trendsettlers themselves.

    May 11, 2026
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    Yes i feel all the popular hybe and its collab groups are leading onto same path. I dont know much…

  • Why do kpop fans baby grown ass women so much

    May 11, 2026
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    I would like to preface this by saying this is not hate towards any fandom, its just constructive criticism. I…

  • I never thought I would see the day where NMIXX are doing better than freaking Aespa and G-dragon on K-Charts

    May 11, 2026
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    aespa “WDA (Whole Different Animal) (Feat. G-DRAGON)” 11PM KST Update: #5 Bugs (+1) *new peak* #34 Genie (+8) *new peak*…

  • What’s your favourite kimchi recipe?

    May 11, 2026
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    What’s your favourite kimchi recipe?

    I honestly love kimchi in every way possible, from kimchi-jeon to basically putting kimchi everywhere, with noodles and stuff. But…

    Kimchi
  • pc bang guide for tourists — wrote this up because I see the same questions every week

    May 11, 2026
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    so I pretty much work at one in Seoul and see a lot of the same confusion from foreign visitors…

    Japan, Question, Seoul
  • Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

    May 11, 2026
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    Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

    Lipa‘s lawyers have attached screenshots of social media postings and comments in the filing claiming that the pop star’s image…

    Samsung, Social Media
  • I like aespa and GD but WDA is a HUGE miss

    May 11, 2026
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    I had REALLY high expectations for this song when it was announced they’d be collaborating, but now that I’ve heard…

    purpose
  • ​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
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    ​I made some Kong-bul (Spicy Pork with Bean Sprouts). It was so hot, we also had some sweet snacks to cool down.

    It’s getting really hot now that it’s summer. After eating Kong-bul, we made some sweet, refreshing Patbingsu and waffles. Waffle…

    Pork
  • What is the consensus of Lisa from BLACKPINK on this sub?

    May 11, 2026
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    BLACKPINK is my main girl group, and Lisa is my bias wrecker and main bias is ROSÉ, what is the…

  • What do you guys think about the insane stock rally? Excited or concerned?

    May 11, 2026
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    What do you guys think about the insane stock rally? Excited or concerned?

    So Korea’s stock market capitalization blew past 7 trillion won today which means it may have surpassed Taiwan and India…

    Hyundai, Japan, Samsung
  • Eating authentic tteokbokki has ruined tteokbokki for me in my home country

    May 11, 2026
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    Eating authentic tteokbokki has ruined tteokbokki for me in my home country

    I went for a year abroad and went to a few Korean dinners and had the most delicious tteokbokki. I…

  • Need help identifying this condiment / pickle.

    May 11, 2026
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    Need help identifying this condiment / pickle.

    I haven’t the faintest clue it is a bit sweet a bit acidic. I taste something like soy in it.…

  • What is your thought about LNGSHOT(music,Singing/dancing skills..)

    May 11, 2026
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    I started listening to their songs since they attended the MMA concert, I listened to their songs before the debut.…

  • THE LINE BREAKERS — CORTIS, W Korea June 2026

    May 11, 2026
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    THE LINE BREAKERS — CORTIS, W Korea June 2026

    CORTIS don’t follow the script. They wrote one that didn’t exist yet — and the world is still catching up.…

    apology, BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Kia, KT, purpose, Question, Stress, Teenager
  • Korean destroyer to join 250th anniversary US naval fleet review

    May 11, 2026
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    Korean destroyer to join 250th anniversary US naval fleet review

    The Korean destroyer Munmu the Great departed for the United States Monday, beginning a trans-Pacific voyage to join a massive…

    Japan, Jeju, Seoul
  • Korea Exchange eases rule on stock buyback for investors: source

    May 11, 2026
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    Korea Exchange eases rule on stock buyback for investors: source

    The Korea Exchange, Korea’s main bourse operator, has softened a rule on listed firms when they repurchase certain shares, a…

  • King Sejong’s legacy meets inventor of Korean braille

    May 11, 2026
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    King Sejong’s legacy meets inventor of Korean braille

    A new exhibition opening Thursday in Yeoju draws a striking parallel across five centuries of Korean history: the creation of…

    history, Japan, Korean History
  • Doosan, Lotte plan aggressive investments in chip materials

    May 11, 2026
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    Doosan, Lotte plan aggressive investments in chip materials

    The brisk semiconductor demand led by artificial intelligence (AI) services is prompting Doosan and Lotte Energy Materials to make aggressive…

    Lotte, Lotte Energy Materials
  • NMIXX returns with ‘Heavy Serenade,’ aiming to repeat chart success

    May 11, 2026
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    NMIXX returns with ‘Heavy Serenade,’ aiming to repeat chart success

    K-pop girl group NMIXX is releasing its fifth mini-album “Heavy Serenade” Monday evening, seven months after its first full-length album…

    K-pop
  • How ‘Crimson Desert’ beat the critics and became a global hit

    May 11, 2026
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    How ‘Crimson Desert’ beat the critics and became a global hit

    Non-paywalled article: Washington Post For years, South Korea’s biggest game studios made money in places most American players never look,…

    squid game
  • As a white boy from the states, does the rule still apply?

    May 11, 2026
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    As a white boy from the states, does the rule still apply?

    Can you tell what class I grew up in? Sometimes I make my own Danmuji to avoid all the judgmental…

  • S. Korea inks deal to export more Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia

    May 11, 2026
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    S. Korea inks deal to export more Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia

    submitted by /u/Disastrous-Star-9451 [link] [comments]

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  • Despite controversy, ‘The Wonderfools’ aims to ‘Woo’ world with retro heroicsMay 12, 2026
    Netflix’s “The Wonderfools” marks Cha Eun-woo’s return to the global… Read more: Despite controversy, ‘The Wonderfools’ aims to ‘Woo’ world with retro heroics
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    Korea’s financial industry is bracing for wider tax scrutiny after… Read more: Financial firms brace for broader tax scrutiny after surprise probes into Hana, Meritz
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    A member of a Korean Antarctic research team threatened fellow… Read more: Blade threat at Korea’s Antarctic base puts crew member under police investigation
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    The saying “the elderly live in their memories” may sound… Read more: Twilight steeped in memories
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  • How can I love the heartbreak, you’re the one I loveMay 12, 2026
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  • name a group or soloist and i’ll comment on how popular they are in korea!May 12, 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