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  • Searching for a recipe for a cake I tried at the famous sungsimdang bakery in Daejeon

    Mar 27, 2026
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    Searching for a recipe for a cake I tried at the famous sungsimdang bakery in Daejeon

    I had the most amazing cake when I went to this bakery, it looked like a yellow Swiss roll cake…

    Daejeon, Naver
  • What would you consider I-dle’s best project?

    Mar 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I got into Idle around 2023 with the release of Queencard, I’m not a hard-core fan but I passively follow…

  • Top 10 most popular K-pop group (my opinion)

    Mar 27, 2026
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    1st one is ofc BTS 2nd is Blackpink 3rd PSY I feel like 1st 3 was very easy to rank…

    BTS, K-pop
  • do you think you actually know your faves well or do you just think you do

    Mar 27, 2026
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    i’ve been doing fan made quizzes on kpopquiz.org and getting genuinely humbled ㅠㅠ Like, got 43% on the seventeen one…

    BTS, Question
  • Bone soup question

    Mar 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I just got jokbal takeout from a local restaurant, and there are quite a lot of bones left.…

    Pork, Question
  • Can someone explain how NCT works to me!

    Mar 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    yeah basically the title. I was amazed by some of their songs and wanted to understand who is who…. so…

  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE x DICON: Driving the Youth Era of K‑Pop

    Mar 27, 2026
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    ALPHA DRIVE ONE x DICON: Driving the Youth Era of K‑Pop

    Photo Credits: DICON + WAKEONE ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s latest DICON Vol. 33 teaser covers don’t just announce another pictorial—they feel…

    driver, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media, travel
  • Longest period/time between comebacks for project groups?

    Mar 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Project groups are usually active for a limited, pre defined time only–not sure but i think its generally around 2…

  • why is kpop considered another genre altogether?

    Mar 27, 2026
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    why is kpop always a separate genre in itself? i mean no one calls spanish music s-pop. isn’t kpop generally…

  • Korea’s overseas direct investment rebounds for 1st time in 3 years in 2025

    Mar 27, 2026
    in News
    Korea’s overseas direct investment rebounds for 1st time in 3 years in 2025

    Korea’s overseas direct investment rebounded for the first time in three years in 2025, driven by shifts in global financial…

  • ‘Goblin’ lead stars to reunite for 10th anniversary special

    Mar 27, 2026
    in News
    ‘Goblin’ lead stars to reunite for 10th anniversary special

    The lead stars of beloved 2016 Korean drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” popularly known as “Goblin,” are coming…

  • Lee Geun-an, infamous torture interrogator, dies at 88

    Mar 27, 2026
    in News
    Lee Geun-an, infamous torture interrogator, dies at 88

    Lee Geun-an, a former police investigator who became a symbol of state violence under Korea’s military dictatorship and was known…

    Military, North Korea, Protest
  • Fertilizer crisis hits farmers as Iran war disrupts supply

    Mar 27, 2026
    in News
    Fertilizer crisis hits farmers as Iran war disrupts supply

    HANOI, Vietnam — Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up…

    fail
  • Banks’ lending rates rise for 4th consecutive month in February on higher mortgage rates

    Mar 27, 2026
    in News
    Banks’ lending rates rise for 4th consecutive month in February on higher mortgage rates

    Banks’ overall lending rates rose for the fourth consecutive month in February, driven by higher mortgage loan rates amid tighter…

  • Best Korean Snacks (preferably sweet) and instant food

    Mar 27, 2026
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    hihi everyone! first time in korea and i wna make sure i dont miss out on all the yummy food…

    family
  • Kong-guksu, Korean summer soybean noodles

    Mar 27, 2026
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    Kong-guksu, Korean summer soybean noodles

    Warmer months are coming soon and I am excited to revive this Kong Guksu again soon! This is cold noodle…

    Kimchi
  • Budae jjigae for a rainy night

    Mar 27, 2026
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    Budae jjigae for a rainy night

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

    Jjigae
  • What I ate for meals in Korea Part 31🇰🇷

    Mar 27, 2026
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    What I ate for meals in Korea Part 31🇰🇷

    submitted by /u/Beautiful-Grass-8033 [link] [comments]

  • Is the “dust” on H Mart roasted sweet potatoes dirt or just char?

    Mar 26, 2026
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    ​I love the grab-and-go roasted sweet potatoes at H Mart, but I’ve heard conflicting things. When I wipe the skin,…

  • Are there any digital only releases you wish got a physical release

    Mar 26, 2026
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    There’s quite a few releases I wish there was at least some sort of limited physical release for my most…

  • NCT WISH x ELLE Korea: A Grown-Up Glow Before “Ode to Love”

    Mar 26, 2026
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    NCT WISH x ELLE Korea: A Grown-Up Glow Before “Ode to Love”

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea SM Entertainment NCT WISH’s April 2026 ELLE Korea pictorial doesn’t just mark a new photoshoot—it feels…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • Beef Bibimbap

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Beef Bibimbap

    submitted by /u/AlexCeltic68 [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap
  • Are you a multistan? I’m curious to see the demographics

    Mar 26, 2026
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    View Poll submitted by /u/disasterpansexual [link] [comments]

    Demographics, Sex
  • Plant based in Korea, Dallae and Dallae jang

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Plant based in Korea, Dallae and Dallae jang

    Last time I’m really happy to see many people interested korean traditional vaggie, vegan dishes. So i’ll show you one…

    Suga
  • Stone-grilled Galbi (Seokgalbi)

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Stone-grilled Galbi (Seokgalbi)

    Stone grilled Galbi (석갈비/Seokgalbi) One thing I love about Seok-galbi is that it’s served fully cooked. No smoke, no mess,…

  • how much time do idols actually get off camera?

    Mar 26, 2026
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    basically as the title says, if you consider that on any given day an idol might be -recording vocals (most…

    KT
  • Iran’s top envoy says S. Korean ships can transit Strait of Hormuz only after coordination with Tehran

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Iran’s top envoy says S. Korean ships can transit Strait of Hormuz only after coordination with Tehran

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

  • Bibimbap doenjang soup

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Bibimbap doenjang soup

    submitted by /u/9dini [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap
  • Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) — President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 69 percent, marking the highest level since…

    purpose, Seoul, Survey
  • President Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    President Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 69 percent, marking the highest level since he took office, a survey…

    Survey
  • Korean defense firm to export $10 mil. worth of arms components to German company

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    Korean defense firm to export $10 mil. worth of arms components to German company

    Korean defense firm Intellics will export arms components worth some $10 million to Germany’s Hensoldt under a defense “offset” arrangement,…

    germany, Military
  • PM says Korea seeks to strengthen industrial, technological cooperation with China

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    PM says Korea seeks to strengthen industrial, technological cooperation with China

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Thursday that Korea seeks to promote industrial and technological cooperation with China as part of…

    Stress, Ukraine
  • Woongjin Foundation publishes free comic book on tic disorders

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    Woongjin Foundation publishes free comic book on tic disorders

    Woongjin Foundation has published a medical comic book explaining tic disorders and will distribute it for free, the foundation said…

    Medical, Seoul, Woongjin
  • Conflict deepens as HMM reshuffles board amid relocation push

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    Conflict deepens as HMM reshuffles board amid relocation push

    Tensions are escalating between HMM’s labor union and management after the shipping company succeeded Thursday in reshuffling its board, a…

    Busan, Korea Development, Seoul
  • On this day 116 years ago, Ahn Joong Geun was executed by Japan

    Mar 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    On this day 116 years ago, Ahn Joong Geun was executed by Japan

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

    Japan
  • Performing Through Injuries Is the Industry Changing, or Are We Just Saying It Is?

    Mar 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been an ARMY since 2018, so I’ve cared about BTS for years. Seeing RM perform so soon after his…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, travel
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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