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  • Joy and Crush lovestagram in Japan today

    May 3, 2026
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    I wonder why no one is talking about this news on my RV stan account but i just found out…

    Japan
  • Samgyeopsal side dishes.

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Samgyeopsal side dishes.

    submitted by /u/rainnxxSterling03 [link] [comments]

  • Question: why are there Once and Stays Fanwars?

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I apologize if this conversation is often repeated, I’m just very curious as to why Stray Kids and Twice are…

    Question
  • Enhypen just finished their 3 days concert in Seoul

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    And it wasn’t just a concert, it was a celebration. You probably know that Heeseung left the group on march…

    Protest, Seoul
  • gopchang never fails!

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    gopchang never fails!

    https://preview.redd.it/036k2di78yyg1.jpg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e1fadc9157582d5e19cdad32bd04f439fdf4a28 i eat gobchang literally every week but it never gets boring XD submitted by /u/New_Way_1565 [link] [comments]

    fail
  • Casual Chat – (May 03)

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Welcome to ‘ Casual Chat! Here, you can talk about any topic you want; k-pop or not. Anything goes here!…

    K-pop
  • urgent: please help me by filling in a survey🙏🏻

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    hi everyone!! for college i am doing a research project on the global popularity of korean popular culture/hallyu, and i’m…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Survey
  • What are the “little things” from your bias that instantly make your day better?

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    We all have those big moments like comeback teasers or concert announcements that get us hyped, but lately, I’ve been…

    fail, Stress
  • Tteokbokki!

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Tteokbokki!

    The tteokbokki I made yesterday came out looking (and tasting) particularly good, so I thought I’d share! Toppings in the…

    Cheese
  • Comparing K-Pop in 2015 to now in 2026, what toxic K-Pop fandom culture, do you think improved or was gone, and what toxic culture appeared, or has gotten worse

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    To be honest, I’m not really into K-Pop like how I did in like 2018, but I feel like K-Pop…

    K-pop
  • Is this vitamin drink effective?

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Is this vitamin drink effective?

    Do you notice a difference after drinking it? I saw other vitamin C drinks as well, you would recommend another…

  • S. Korea to redeploy unification attache to Russia amid deepening Pyongyang-Moscow ties

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    S. Korea to redeploy unification attache to Russia amid deepening Pyongyang-Moscow ties

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

    Pyongyang
  • Debate over moving Nat’l University of Arts reignites before local elections

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Debate over moving Nat’l University of Arts reignites before local elections

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

  • How does being a sole lyricist on a song and having no production credit work?

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Are the producers coming up with the vocal melody singing gibberish? Are the small changes to the melody that come…

  • Busan draws over 1 mil. foreign tourists in Q1 at record pace

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Busan draws over 1 mil. foreign tourists in Q1 at record pace

    Busan welcomed more than 1.02 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of this year, surpassing the 1 million mark…

    Busan, Japan, Tourism
  • Embattled conglomerate leaders forgo salaries

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Embattled conglomerate leaders forgo salaries

    Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn and SK Networks Honorary Chairman Choi Shin-won have joined the trend of Korean conglomerate leaders…

  • Korean appointed as new director of risks at World Bank Group

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Korean appointed as new director of risks at World Bank Group

    A Korean has been appointed as the new director of market and counterparty risk at the World Bank Group (WBG),…

    Advice, family
  • Nearly 120,000 people receive over $1,360 in monthly pensions: data

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Nearly 120,000 people receive over $1,360 in monthly pensions: data

    Almost 120,000 people in Korea currently receive a monthly payment of over 2 million won ($1,360), data from the state-run…

    Seoul, Survey
  • At the checkout counter

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    At the checkout counter

    I find myself increasingly unsettled by what is happening in the world. We cannot continue dropping bombs in Iran, spending…

  • Why don’t survival shows like Queendom happen anymore?

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I never really understood how Mnet was able to get established groups to join the shows to begin with. Does…

  • Korea’s erotic film festival breaks down long-standing taboos

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea’s erotic film festival breaks down long-standing taboos

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

  • Matzo ball jeongol

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Matzo ball jeongol

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

  • Korean embassy in Islamabad cancels K-Wave 2026 after too many people show up

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So there is a Korean cultural event held in Islamabad by the Korean embassy at serena hotel (K-Wave 2026). Some…

  • – YouTube whale snack

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    – YouTube whale snack

    submitted by /u/Easy-Community-3961 [link] [comments]

  • Korean Spicy Stir-fried Chicken with Rice Cake

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Spicy Stir-fried Chicken with Rice Cake

    submitted by /u/tokyogirl22 [link] [comments]

    Tokyo
  • Why the US must deliver full US nuclear propulsion and fuel cycle technology to South Korea now

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Why the US must deliver full US nuclear propulsion and fuel cycle technology to South Korea now

    submitted by /u/Ok-Huckleberry5836 [link] [comments]

  • Do you have a song from your favs that always makes you cry ? Any specific reason ?

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Do you have a song from you favs that always makes you cry/tear up..?! Is there any particular reason behind…

  • K-pop is becoming more popular than ever — and less Korean | CNN

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    K-pop is becoming more popular than ever — and less Korean | CNN

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    K-pop
  • Variety shows are a great introduction to discover new artists/groups

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As someone from the US and new fan of kpop, the amount of groups throughout the generations can be overwhelming.…

  • TXT’s Parenting Diary should not be happening…

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was scrolling on YouTube today and came across this one video of TXT at the airport. At first, I…

    Parents
  • Jennie being the industry planet but get away with it

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t post about her unless her fans make issue but what’s this and how tbh she gets away with…

    Korean Art
  • TIL 2 million Koreans in Manchuria lived in one of the largest anarchist communes in world history

    May 3, 2026
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    TIL 2 million Koreans in Manchuria lived in one of the largest anarchist communes in world history

    I’m korean and I read 밤은 노래한다 (a very dark novel about the tragedies of koreans in Manchuria) but I…

    family, history, Japan, Koreans, Military
  • Born at Zero: xikers Enter Their Boldest Era Yet

    May 3, 2026
    in Feeds
    Born at Zero: xikers Enter Their Boldest Era Yet

    xikers break free from every map ever drawn for them. ROUTE ZERO : The ORA isn’t a comeback — it’s a coordinates…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • What are your thoughts on HIPE Princess (하프린세스) ‘Stolen’ MV?

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    What do you guys think about the H//PE Princess “Stolen” MV? I personally think it’s really cool! I just discovered…

  • Can I get some hope about Rami returning to babymonster? I miss her so much! 😭

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been reading a lot of stuff that points that she may not come back and that scares me…

  • K-Food Ingredient Update: The incredible progress of Sun-ja and Deok-gu on Day 4. Grow well!

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    K-Food Ingredient Update: The incredible progress of Sun-ja and Deok-gu on Day 4. Grow well!

    Pretty soon I’ll have enough for my Tteokbokki or Budae-jjigae garnish. Can’t wait! submitted by /u/Necessary-Listen8686 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae
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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