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  • Is a dish still “Korean food” if all of the ingredients can be found in a regular American grocery store?

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Might be a stupid question but genuine question that I’ve been thinking about lately. For example, take bulgogi. The main…

    Korean Food, LG, Question, Suga
  • BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    Jun 4, 2026
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    BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    The Howl That Became a Flame Before they were icons, they were contestants. Before the sold-out arenas and the million-copy…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Warning
  • Korean Tofu Kongguksu

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Korean Tofu Kongguksu

    Do you know Tofu Kongguksu, a Korean summer noodle dish? Traditionally, Koreans soak soybeans and blend them to make soy…

    Koreans
  • Strawberry, Mango, Ube & Chocolate donuts from 뚜레쥬르 (TOUS les JOURS)

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Strawberry, Mango, Ube & Chocolate donuts from 뚜레쥬르 (TOUS les JOURS)

    submitted by /u/InvincibleF0X [link] [comments]

  • I want to see mature, sensual concepts again, but not in a typical ‘checking off the boxes’ way

    Jun 4, 2026
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    While I absolutely love cute and funky, Y2K concepts going around in the groups nowadays, I really miss the sensual,…

  • What happened to the Korean-English articles on The Korea Times?

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The Korea Times used to have a section dedicated to articles written in both Hangul and English, translated per paragraph.…

  • Is this krap creator real or AI? [Ondab]

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I came across ‘Ondab’ on youtube. I really can’t tell if its real and there is not much information about…

    Seoul
  • Did 도도한 나쵸, the cheese tortilla chips, change their recipe? Lately, it seems like there is less seasoning and crisp than there used to be. Or perhaps, is the product sold at Daiso different than the one from convenience stores?

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Different factories perhaps or maybe certain staff at the factory just do a better job than others. I like 도도한…

    Cheese
  • My Korean School Lunch

    Jun 4, 2026
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    My Korean School Lunch

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

  • Created a discord for K-Indie music, please join if you’re interested!

    Jun 4, 2026
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    https://discord.gg/gJzzgPapwa here’s the link To be honest, I’m not exactly sure what K-Indie is limited to, but really the main…

    Korean Art, purpose
  • Japan leads global fermented food consumption

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Japan leads global fermented food consumption

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

    Japan
  • MAMAMOO 4 Flowers might be sampling Impossible by Shontelle?

    Jun 4, 2026
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    the chorus around 1:14 of 4 Flowers REALLY reminds me of Impossible’s chorus around 1:56 4 Flowers – https://youtu.be/PVzSI9PpkXc?is=puVXNlrCAAx9Oj3M Impossible…

    Sex
  • Korean bakeries take fruit cakes very seriously

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Korean bakeries take fruit cakes very seriously

    submitted by /u/Chance-Prune7896 [link] [comments]

  • LE SSERAFIM has an awkward identity issue

    Jun 4, 2026
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    To preface, Le Sserafim is my second favorite group ever and they’re the group that got me interested in kpop…

    LG
  • Why are these songs not charting though…

    Jun 4, 2026
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    June started off with a bang with several groups releasing music at the same time. I wanna focus on the…

  • Someone Convince me to get into Xdinary Heroes…

    Jun 4, 2026
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    I randomly watched the ssulply JYPE video in which Jooyeon of Xdinary Heroes made an appearance. I’ve absolutely fallen in…

    K-pop
  • Korea beat El Salvador in final match before World Cup

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Korea beat El Salvador in final match before World Cup

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

  • Some stans are just too intense and are always complaining

    Jun 4, 2026
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    So I’m an Aespa enjoyer and I’m really loving their new comeback. But what I’ve noticed is that every comeback…

    Discussion, LG, Peace
  • Why is enhypen not popular in Korea ? What is the main reason

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Recently jungwon went on Lee youngji show and he told that enhypen not being popular in Korea is a worry…

  • Obongjip in Korea

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Obongjip in Korea

    submitted by /u/WeakPush8063 [link] [comments]

  • Is it okay to be marinating Kalbi ribs for more than 24 hours?

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m preparing for a barbecue for the weekend and Im bringing Kalbi for the first time. Im just wondering if…

  • Any recommended Korean Chicken Flavor?

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been living under a rock but my wife introduced me to korean chicken last month, not gonna lie, those…

  • $4 Convenience Store Lunch Box (12 Side Dishes+Rice)

    Jun 4, 2026
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    $4 Convenience Store Lunch Box (12 Side Dishes+Rice)

    You can find lunch boxes like this at convenience stores all over Korea. This one costs 6,200 KRW ($4 USD)…

    Pork
  • A tarot reader may have accurately predicted LE SSERAFIM’S year

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Or the first half at least. Guys I don’t often go here but I made an account to share because…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • No excusing ballot shortage fiasco

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    No excusing ballot shortage fiasco

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

  • Minor parties fail to break Korea’s two-party mold with disappointing local election, by-election results

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Minor parties fail to break Korea’s two-party mold with disappointing local election, by-election results

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

    fail
  • NEC apologizes for ballot shortages at Seoul polling stations, says incident undermined public trust in elections

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    NEC apologizes for ballot shortages at Seoul polling stations, says incident undermined public trust in elections

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

    Seoul
  • Loss in Seoul Overshadows Governing Party’s Wins in South Korean Elections

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Loss in Seoul Overshadows Governing Party’s Wins in South Korean Elections

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

    Seoul
  • Why do so many idols make their comebacks in May and June?

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Do entertainment companies actually look at astrology or fortune-telling, or is it just because that period is considered the ideal…

  • When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    I.O.I return after a decade apart with Suddenly — a synth-pop meditation on longing that is both the right song and, for…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Question, Social Media, Suga, Warning
  • Yangnyeom fried chicken

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Yangnyeom fried chicken

    Ordered a Yangnyeom & original half-and-half combo, and it was still super crispy when it arrived. 10/10! 😍 submitted by…

  • JYP is promoting Itzy very poorly this comeback and it’s affecting their success

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So far, this comeback, Itzy has had: – No Studio Choom performance – No advertisements – No performance video –…

    Advertisement
  • Getting laid off without severance pay

    Jun 4, 2026
    in News
    Getting laid off without severance pay

    Getting laid off without severance pay

  • Hyundai Glovis to establish European vehicle logistics hub in Amsterdam

    Jun 4, 2026
    in News
    Hyundai Glovis to establish European vehicle logistics hub in Amsterdam

    Hyundai Glovis will establish a finished-vehicle supply chain hub at the Port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, in a move…

    automotive, Hyundai
  • Police identify over 4,000 election law suspects in local election crackdown

    Jun 4, 2026
    in News
    Police identify over 4,000 election law suspects in local election crackdown

    Police have identified more than 4,000 people suspected of violating the election law since February in connection with the June…

    Crime
  • Starbucks regains top spot on KakaoTalk gift rankings after ‘Tank Day’ controversy

    Jun 4, 2026
    in News
    Starbucks regains top spot on KakaoTalk gift rankings after ‘Tank Day’ controversy

    Starbucks has reclaimed the No. 1 position in KakaoTalk’s mobile gift voucher rankings after a sharp decline triggered by controversy…

    coffee, Controversy, Kakao
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Latest Korean News

  • ‘Korea means trust’: EU lawmaker sees growing role for parliamentary diplomacyJune 5, 2026
    The European Parliament and South Korea’s National Assembly should play… Read more: ‘Korea means trust’: EU lawmaker sees growing role for parliamentary diplomacy
  • Samil PwC, PwC Consulting announce leadership appointments amid AI pushJune 5, 2026
    Samil PwC, Korea’s largest accounting firm by revenue, and its… Read more: Samil PwC, PwC Consulting announce leadership appointments amid AI push
  • PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortageJune 5, 2026
    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Friday that a parliamentary investigation… Read more: PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortage
  • BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attentionJune 5, 2026
    A BTS member surprised and intrigued fans after leaving a… Read more: BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attention
  • Samyang’s Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bil. units sold, $4.5 bil. in cumulative salesJune 5, 2026
    Samyang Foods Inc. said Friday that cumulative sales of its… Read more: Samyang’s Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bil. units sold, $4.5 bil. in cumulative sales

Latest Community Feeds

  • Any car guys here with a Korean phone-nr. that can access the Hyundai GSW and can help me find the recipe to changing shocks & do a wheel alignment on a pre-facelift 2003 Equus JS350 medium grade?June 5, 2026
  • South Korean citizens protest ballot shortage during local elections in SeoulJune 5, 2026
  • Which self-producing K-pop idol or group is your favorite?June 5, 2026
  • The recent Wonyoung airport controversy through the lens of Korean cultureJune 5, 2026
  • How does Aespa manage to be consistently successful and still reaching new heights 6 years into their career?June 5, 2026
  • Samsung will give 20% cashback in Korea due to massive earnings from semiconductor supercycle.June 5, 2026
  • Do a lot of idols end up getting married after their idol careers are over?June 5, 2026
  • do you guys think kpop companies look at birth charts & fortune telling when it comes to debuting idolsJune 5, 2026
  • Samyang Foods’ spicy ramyeon Buldak brand burns past 10 billion packs soldJune 5, 2026
  • Does anybody have the recipe for Dwaeji-gukbap?June 5, 2026
  • China’s Xi to visit North Korea in push for deeper tiesJune 5, 2026
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  • When I say “Kpop Voice” whose voice comes to mind?June 5, 2026
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  • Why do right wing in Korea still support Trump?June 5, 2026
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  • South Korea boosts submarine bid with ‘Project Beaver’ hydrogen truck proposalJune 5, 2026
  • Is there a korean chat group located in east TN?June 5, 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