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  • Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    May 21, 2026
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    Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    submitted by /u/3baechu [link] [comments]

    coffee, Koreans
  • Ordered some Samgyeopsal for supper

    May 21, 2026
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    Ordered some Samgyeopsal for supper

    submitted by /u/WHW01 [link] [comments]

  • kalgucksu mandu 칼국수와 만두

    May 21, 2026
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    kalgucksu mandu 칼국수와 만두

    yum yum~~ submitted by /u/MallOk9124 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • In non-Asian countries are kpop songs played at clubs?

    May 21, 2026
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    Besides kpop parties, are kpop songs ever played at clubs in non-Asian countries? When I lived in the US years…

  • Have fan edits ever made you like a song more than the original?

    May 21, 2026
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    Sometimes a creative fan compilation or edit highlights parts I hadn’t noticed, and suddenly I’m obsessed. Does fan content ever…

  • -number one rockstar- by DAYOUNG reminds me of -Top girl- by G.na !

    May 21, 2026
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    Ever since I started listening to DAYOUNG, I’ve felt like she reminds me so much of G.NA, and I love…

  • Bread has been pricey for a reason··· Seven flour companies hit with a ‘record-high’ fine of 671 billion won for collusion

    May 21, 2026
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    submitted by /u/Walykoo [link] [comments]

  • Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibition

    May 21, 2026
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    Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibition

    The defense ministry on Thursday hosted an exhibition featuring advanced defense technologies based on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), officials…

    Military, Seoul
  • Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestone

    May 21, 2026
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    Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestone

    A Korean-backed rice initiative in Africa has crossed a symbolic milestone, producing more than 10,000 tons of rice seed in…

    Seoul
  • Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    May 21, 2026
    in News
    Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    Far-right Korean online users began posting artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images and videos in support of Starbucks after the coffee chain’s…

    coffee, Koreans, Military
  • Presidential office pledges active support for reasonable labor-management settlement

    May 21, 2026
    in News
    Presidential office pledges active support for reasonable labor-management settlement

    The presidential office on Thursday pledged to provide active support for companies and labor unions to settle negotiations in a…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategy

    May 21, 2026
    in News
    Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategy

    Huawei Korea hosted a partner summit in Seoul on Wednesday, bringing together approximately 200 domestic partners and industry representatives to…

    Putin, Seoul
  • I want my avocados sold like this!

    May 21, 2026
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    I want my avocados sold like this!

    submitted by /u/Evening_Owl3922 [link] [comments]

  • Samgyetang, Dotorimuk, and Makgeolli

    May 21, 2026
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    Samgyetang, Dotorimuk, and Makgeolli

    An amazing combination! submitted by /u/yooncodes [link] [comments]

  • Egg Toast (Incheon Songdo Toast)

    May 21, 2026
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    Egg Toast (Incheon Songdo Toast)

    submitted by /u/QuickVillage1356 [link] [comments]

  • Beware of making foes of seasonally nesting crows: Environment Ministry warns

    May 21, 2026
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    Beware of making foes of seasonally nesting crows: Environment Ministry warns

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

  • Israel Releases South Korean Nationals Detained in Gaza Aid Mission

    May 21, 2026
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    Israel Releases South Korean Nationals Detained in Gaza Aid Mission

    submitted by /u/moderate-Complex152 [link] [comments]

  • Kogi Korean BBQ

    May 21, 2026
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    Kogi Korean BBQ

    Hi friends! Does any current/past employees of Kogi’s AYCE Korean Bbq in Las Vegas or even customers know the recipe…

  • Korean Dakbal ( Chicken Feet )

    May 21, 2026
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    Korean Dakbal ( Chicken Feet )

    This is probably one of my favorite things to make! Has a nice mild hint of spice and sweetness, thanks…

    Soju
  • NO LABELS, NO LIMITS: YEONJUN TAKES THE WORLD HIS WAY

    May 21, 2026
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    NO LABELS, NO LIMITS: YEONJUN TAKES THE WORLD HIS WAY

    TXT’s Choi Yeonjun lands Harper’s BAZAAR Men China — and the cover couldn’t fit him more perfectly THE FRAME BEFORE…

    Affinity, Discussion, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, purpose, Social Media
  • Police plan to require cases opened, investigated same day for all stalking reports

    May 21, 2026
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    Police plan to require cases opened, investigated same day for all stalking reports

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

  • Sesame Jug(porridege)

    May 21, 2026
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    Sesame Jug(porridege)

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

  • BTS & BP hate subs are hypocritical losers

    May 21, 2026
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    Mind you, I hate both groups (BTS & BP). I sometimes lurk on these subs when I’m bored and want…

    BTS
  • Today, regular pork cutlet🍽️

    May 21, 2026
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    Today, regular pork cutlet🍽️

    I had the spicy version last time, but today I went with the regular pork cutlet. The regular one is…

    Pork
  • Korean Jangteo-gukbap

    May 21, 2026
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    Korean Jangteo-gukbap

    Spicy beef and vegetable soup served with rice. submitted by /u/godok_drinker [link] [comments]

  • Musinsa’s 2019 ad controversy resurfaces amid Starbucks’ ‘Tank Day’ backlash

    May 21, 2026
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    Musinsa’s 2019 ad controversy resurfaces amid Starbucks’ ‘Tank Day’ backlash

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

    Controversy
  • Plain Soups?

    May 20, 2026
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    I just got out of the hospital with a pancreas infection and am on a liquid diet, meaning that I…

    Ewha, korean soup
  • Advice for relationship

    May 20, 2026
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    Hi everyone, I’m new here and I really need your opinions. I have a trip to Korea coming up soon,…

    Advice, Korean Guy, Seoul, travel
  • Homemade Japchae

    May 20, 2026
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    Homemade Japchae

    Used Lam Lam’s recipe on ATK, loved it! submitted by /u/djlinda [link] [comments]

  • What exactly is going on with this lawsuit against Yuehua Entertainment?

    May 20, 2026
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    I read this article about a lawsuit against Yuehua entertainment and while I understand the gist of it I’m not…

    KT
  • help – coffee/barista workshop

    May 20, 2026
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    submitted by /u/y9doong [link] [comments]

    coffee
  • Just made on of my favorite banchan

    May 20, 2026
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    Just made on of my favorite banchan

    Love Korean soy potato so much so savory and sweet and an amazing texture from the potato 😍 submitted by…

  • So now that Katseye is adding tour dates…can you believe that Kpop specifically is declining in the West?

    May 20, 2026
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    A lot of responses to this take have been “look at X other artists who cancelled tours”. While yes I…

  • Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Garo Sero Institute Head Over Kim Soo-hyun Case

    May 20, 2026
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    Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Garo Sero Institute Head Over Kim Soo-hyun Case

    South Korean prosecutors have reportedly requested an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, the head of the controversial YouTube channel Garo…

    Celebrity, Controversy, Question, request, Scandal
  • Fifty Fifty releases song lengths of their latest ep, and they are all around 3 minutes

    May 20, 2026
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    STARSTRUCK – 2:58 Like a Bubble – 3:09 Took It Too Far – 3:18 PERFECT – 2:58 Genie Magic –…

  • Samsung Elec’s South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union

    May 20, 2026
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    submitted by /u/Steap-Edit [link] [comments]

    Samsung
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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