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  • Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball roster

    Jun 11, 2026
    in News
    Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball roster

    The 2024 Korean baseball league MVP Kim Do-yeong was selected to the national team for the upcoming Asian Games on…

    Japan, Kia, Military
  • What’s with the backhanded posts on the same topics over & over again?

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Atp these posts are just for ragebaiting and nothing else. “Backhanded” coz it is to a point where every posts…

    Discussion
  • Korean court rules same-sex union entitled to legal protection in homewrecker suit

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Korean court rules same-sex union entitled to legal protection in homewrecker suit

    A Korean court has ruled that a same-sex union is “a domestic partnership analogous to de facto marriage” and entitled…

    Seoul, Sex
  • The difference of styles within different groups in “Iconic by Mistake” vs “Step Back” vs “Lollipop”

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If you wanna hate this is not the place so get out of here. I dont want any company stans…

    Scandal, Sex
  • Coupang fined record 624.7 billion won over massive data breach, unauthorized data collection

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Coupang fined record 624.7 billion won over massive data breach, unauthorized data collection

    South Korea’s data protection regulator on Thursday fined e-commerce company Coupang Corp. a record 624.7 billion won (US$410 million) over…

    Advertisement, Coupang, fail, Lawmakers, Seoul
  • My thoughts for the ICONIC by MISTAKE collab

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Not my type of music but I didn’t hate it, the song was fun. It’s not the type of music…

  • VVS shades ILLIT in Recent Instagram Post

    Jun 11, 2026
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    They posted an OFFICIAL instagram story with screenshots of ILLIT’s dentist scenes in “Iconic by Mistake” and a link to…

  • Boneless Short Ribs (Galbi)

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Boneless Short Ribs (Galbi)

    Dinner tonight submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

  • Missing the old exo sound a little too hard today

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Came across D.O.’s english covers as well as his so underrated song My Dear last 2024😭 Still the same honey…

  • Opinion on BTS and RM as their leader specifically

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know they all worked really hard but it’s crazy how hard RM worked. Jungkook is crazy talented and an…

    BTS, family, Stress, Suga
  • Robots and ramyeon: Inside South Korea’s largest instant noodle factory

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Robots and ramyeon: Inside South Korea’s largest instant noodle factory

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

  • IOI “Suddenly” has reached number 1 on Circle digital charts

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Suddenly has reached number 1 in this week circle digital chart update, officially becoming their second number 1 song on…

  • Any thoughts on Babymonster crazy views?

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Like, 36M views in 3 days and a performance video that surpassed 5.5M in 18 hours? I think the girls…

    Sex, Suga
  • Not a Glitt/Eyekon/FearNot but Proud of Them

    Jun 11, 2026
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    I don’t stan Illit, Katseye, or Le Serrafim but I am so proud of how they have handled all the…

  • Which Enhypen song does ni-ki have the most lines in?

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Out of curiosity, which track of Enhypens discography does ni-ki have his own personal most lines in ? Like just…

    Curiosity
  • Migrant worker in South Korea tied to forklift for ‘giggling’, suspect says

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Migrant worker in South Korea tied to forklift for ‘giggling’, suspect says

    A Korean man who tied a Sri Lankan migrant worker to a forklift at a brick factory in Naju, South…

  • Seafood Ramen (in Jeju)

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Seafood Ramen (in Jeju)

    Missing this absolute seafood explosion of a ramen from Jeju Island🤤 submitted by /u/Mediocre_Driver_3954 [link] [comments]

    driver, Jeju
  • Jay Park is going off on people criticizing his management of LNGSHOT

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Here are his quotes: Middle finger picture, tory lanez, facetime music video, Serenades & Bodyrolls tour 100,000’s of albums sold,…

    family, Peace
  • Dragging 90 cards into tiers on your phone is miserable, so I built a K-pop bias ranker where you just tap who you like more.

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ranking biases on TierMaker always falls apart for me on mobile. Dragging a wall of portrait cards into tiers with…

    BTS, K-pop
  • How to drink these

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    How to drink these

    I just got these to try, but I want to make sure I’m drinking them right. My translate was mildly…

  • I was kind of proud of my research and wanted to show someone lol

    Jun 11, 2026
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    The first post kind of had a lot of people on threads talking about BP are only on top because…

  • Separating young people’s outrage at disenfranchisement from election denial in Korea’s ballot protests

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Separating young people’s outrage at disenfranchisement from election denial in Korea’s ballot protests

    Unable to sleep for frustration that “common sense had gone out the window,” a 25-year-old surnamed Song headed to Olympic…

    Protest, Seoul
  • Korea’s NIS Raids Thailand Drug Warehouses, Seizes 50 Tons of Narcotics Materials

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Korea’s NIS Raids Thailand Drug Warehouses, Seizes 50 Tons of Narcotics Materials

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

  • Samsung, SK hynix weigh Gwangju packaging plants to bolster Korea AI chips

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Samsung, SK hynix weigh Gwangju packaging plants to bolster Korea AI chips

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

    Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Spicy Korean cucumber salad

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Spicy Korean cucumber salad

    Just needed some refreshing side dishes that can literally stimulate my appetite on a hot day submitted by /u/VictoryBackground562 [link]…

  • Contrary to speculation MEOVV’S DDI RO RI MV didn’t use AI

    Jun 10, 2026
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    It’s so funny (irony) that they didn’t use any AI in the music video and they’re getting hate for using…

  • Jjolmyeon

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Jjolmyeon

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

  • k-barbecue party!

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    k-barbecue party!

    I got invited to this K-BBQ and everything was delicious!! submitted by /u/Simple-River-5693 [link] [comments]

  • ICONIC BY MISTAKE: How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT & KATSEYE Are Rewriting K-Pop’s Future

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Feeds
    ICONIC BY MISTAKE: How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT & KATSEYE Are Rewriting K-Pop’s Future

    A three-space narrative across a graveyard, a dental clinic, and a stage becomes the defining moment of HYBE’s girl group…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Medical, Social Media, Teenager
  • just feeling bad for idid at this pointt

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    cant really help but feel bad for them tbh, they’ve been sabatoged too much to the point that if their…

    fail
  • does anyone remember when haters were dragging the hybe girl groups…?

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    only for them to drop a BANGER aimed directly for their heads? the call outs were the most concise &…

    K-pop
  • Put some respect on us black people here’s why

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I deleted some post because I had lot of mistakes because I intentionally wanted it to be constructive criticism music…

    Justice
  • samgyeopsal 😋

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    samgyeopsal 😋

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

  • Thoughts on Iconic By Mistake by ILLIT/LSF/KAT?

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think it went better than a lot of people expected! The only ones who lost were the haters, and…

  • Appreciation for ‘Forever You’ by BND, a ballad track on their first studio album HOME, dedicated to their parents and family.

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I just wanted to talk about this song for a moment because it is not often that such heartfelt ballads…

    family, Parents
  • Can you Ult a group without being present in their active years?

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Apologies if this is an obvious answer and I’m sure anyone can do whatever they want but I’m wondering what…

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Latest Korean News

  • Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball rosterJune 11, 2026
    The 2024 Korean baseball league MVP Kim Do-yeong was selected… Read more: Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball roster
  • Netflix hit inspires Korea tourism push aimed at turning viewers into visitorsJune 11, 2026
    Korea is betting that the power of a Netflix hit… Read more: Netflix hit inspires Korea tourism push aimed at turning viewers into visitors
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  • Korea attracts $165 mil. investment from European firms, signs digital trade agreement with EUJune 11, 2026
    Korea has attracted a combined $165 million in foreign direct… Read more: Korea attracts $165 mil. investment from European firms, signs digital trade agreement with EU
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil world’s 1st in-car UV sanitizerJune 11, 2026
    Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia said Thursday they have developed… Read more: Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil world’s 1st in-car UV sanitizer

Latest Community Feeds

  • Nazi German delegation concluded Korea visit with tour of army boot camp at 공덕리 outside Seoul and final luncheon before departing for Manchuria (May 12, 1939)June 11, 2026
  • Even with the highly structured release schedule of kpop albums do delays ever happenJune 11, 2026
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  • How common is it for idols that have their own podcasts while active? H2H’s Stella just released a podcast episode.June 11, 2026
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  • Ballot shortage tests trust in Korea’s election system: US expertJune 11, 2026
  • Where can I get these in the U.S.?June 11, 2026
  • Question about my ChapagettiJune 11, 2026
  • Nvidia unveils AI infrastructure deals in South Korea, including a large-scale data center construction project in South Korea with SK TelecomJune 11, 2026
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  • ICONIC BY MISTAKE has noticable differences between Katseye and the other 2 ggsJune 11, 2026
  • Curious if there are foreign idols not of Korean descent who have obtained permanent residencyJune 11, 2026
  • Iconic by mistake feels like a Katseye song with Illit and le sserafim as featureJune 11, 2026
  • After the crowds left..June 11, 2026
  • Newer Generation don’t know Ulzzang(얼짱) anymoreJune 11, 2026
  • Something about Bubble/Fancalls feels weirdJune 11, 2026
  • EU and Republic of Korea expand international cooperationJune 11, 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