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  • Korean Salt Bread is one of the best baked goods I’ve ever eaten

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Korean Salt Bread is one of the best baked goods I’ve ever eaten

    I went to this bakery in Seoul, Artist Bakery, and oh man it’s SO GOOD. I didn’t expect it to…

    Seoul
  • Proper Korean party food

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Proper Korean party food

    Love when my friend group does a Korean style potluck! submitted by /u/Confident-Put5655 [link] [comments]

  • Dinner with Family

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Dinner with Family

    Family came in from out of state. Dubu-jorim, Gossari, Jangajji, Pork Ribs from Gamja-tang. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

    family, Pork
  • Korean Someri-gukbap

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Korean Someri-gukbap

    It’s a traditional Korean soup made by boiling ox head meat for a long time. The broth is incredibly rich…

    korean soup
  • IFKYK 🇰🇷🔥 Agujjim & red cap soju

    Apr 30, 2026
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    IFKYK 🇰🇷🔥 Agujjim & red cap soju

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

    Soju
  • How made-in-China captures one-third of Korea’s EV market

    Apr 30, 2026
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    How made-in-China captures one-third of Korea’s EV market

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

  • Would you really want to be an idol if you could ?

    Apr 30, 2026
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    honestly its been about 1 year since i havent been keepin up with kpop, i will very ocassionaly look at…

    Japan, LG
  • NMIXX is THAT group, because who’s doing it like them?

    Apr 30, 2026
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    I love me a kpop group that experiments and goes against the grain in their own unique way AND its…

    KT
  • – YouTube onion snack

    Apr 29, 2026
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    – YouTube onion snack

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

  • Essential for Korean food! Starting my green onion journey.

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Essential for Korean food! Starting my green onion journey.

    Just planted these scallions. I use them in almost every Korean dish, so I’m excited to have a fresh supply…

    Korean Food
  • Rating my personal favourite 4th generation kpop groups in the game right now

    Apr 29, 2026
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    A little background-I stopped caring about kpop some years back. I was a huge 2nd and 3rd gen stan, my…

    BTS
  • Is K-pop “loosing steam” in Southeast Asia?

    Apr 29, 2026
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    I have been looking at the Official Charts in Southeast Asia and I am quite surprised that BTS songs slid…

    BTS, Curiosity, K-pop
  • Korean mom in Alaska : My kids requested this Korean lunch again today — Jeyuk-bokkeum

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Korean mom in Alaska : My kids requested this Korean lunch again today — Jeyuk-bokkeum

    This morning started as one of those days where I didn’t plan on cooking anything special… but my kids had…

    Pork, request
  • What are your Fav underrated songs of 2026 so far?

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Hey all! Interested to hear any 2026 fav songs of your that you feel have been underrated. My personal one…

  • Salt pork soft tofu and cod.

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Salt pork soft tofu and cod.

    Weekly day off lunch. submitted by /u/Randohcalrissian [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • Help identifying chapssaltteok coating!

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Help identifying chapssaltteok coating!

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

  • Seolleongtang

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Seolleongtang

    submitted by /u/VegetableRelation701 [link] [comments]

  • Do you feel there is something off with BTS stage design in their recent tour.

    Apr 29, 2026
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    I know 360 stages are more enjoyable if watched live but that’s a different thing. Honestly BTS YTC stage design…

    BTS
  • Pop-up store question! (First time going to a pop-up store)

    Apr 29, 2026
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    (please don’t mind if my questions are obvious, i don’t have much knowledge about events and I’m still getting into…

    Question
  • Taiwan’s Premier Looks to South Korea as Fertility Rate Hits World Low

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Taiwan’s Premier Looks to South Korea as Fertility Rate Hits World Low

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

  • Studying Abroad with Severe Allergies, what should I do?

    Apr 29, 2026
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    submitted by /u/ppinkstrawberriess [link] [comments]

    study
  • Celebration isn’t the end all be all for lesserafim.

    Apr 29, 2026
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    So I’ve been thinking about celebration a lot since it dropped. I’m a hardcore fearnot but I am not afraid…

  • YG is debuting a new Boy Group in September and it has been leaked they are likely performing as BIGBANG’s opening act in their 20th anniversary stadium concert in August and this seems… like a recipe for disaster omg the comparisons and those kids will be pre debut?! what is YG thinking

    Apr 29, 2026
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    They are a 5 member group too like he is really serving the hate in a silver platter for everyone…

  • SK hynix vest becomes Korea’s hottest status symbol

    Apr 29, 2026
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    SK hynix vest becomes Korea’s hottest status symbol

    I want that vest too submitted by /u/Ok_Interview8836 [link] [comments]

    SK Hynix
  • Best way to store Gochugaru?

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Hello! I just bought Gochugaru for the first time ever. It’s the coarse stuff intended for kimchi and I purchased…

    Kimchi
  • My kimch just exploded

    Apr 29, 2026
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    My kimch just exploded

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

  • First-quarter SME exports reach record high of 29.8 Billion USD, driven by cosmetics and semiconductors

    Apr 29, 2026
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    First-quarter SME exports reach record high of 29.8 Billion USD, driven by cosmetics and semiconductors

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

  • This STAY went to a BTS concert, Tampa Day 1

    Apr 29, 2026
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    So I’ve been a fan for only a few yrs of BTS. Wouldn’t consider myself ARMY but I am definitely…

    BTS
  • Kpop male visuals that you find are bright and refreshing?

    Apr 29, 2026
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    So I have a friend who is looking for a male idol who has a bright and refreshing visual and…

  • Shine Meongttocat – You’ll Always Be Special to Me 🫶

    Apr 29, 2026
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    This is an appreciation post for the former MCs of M Countdown — Shine Meongttocat: Sung Hanbin, Jaehyun, and Sohee.…

    family
  • Failure to Nurture Young Skilled Workers Will Collapse Manufacturing

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Failure to Nurture Young Skilled Workers Will Collapse Manufacturing

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

    fail
  • Kimchee: just a pretty picture right before the final mix.

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Kimchee: just a pretty picture right before the final mix.

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

  • What is your favorite King of Masked Singer performance? (Spoiler Alert)

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Hello my friends, I just realized something after a while of research, there’s not really that much content/discussion around King…

    Discussion, request
  • Reimagining European Studies in Korea: Lessons from the Case of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Reimagining European Studies in Korea: Lessons from the Case of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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

  • Olive Young Is Not Just a Store — It’s a Whole Spiritual Experience 💄 – KoreaTrip

    Apr 29, 2026
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    It’s most famous cosmetics store in Korea submitted by /u/Different_Nail2239 [link] [comments]

  • Warning: Extremely unprofessional and shady refund practices at Le Blanc Dental Gangnam

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Warning: Extremely unprofessional and shady refund practices at Le Blanc Dental Gangnam

    I wanted to share a very disappointing and frustrating experience I had at Le Blanc Dental in Gangnam so others…

    Advertisement, Medical, request, Warning
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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