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  • Has the Manon situation been made weird by the fans?

    Apr 3, 2026
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    THE POST IS A QUESTION!!!!!!! I don’t know what to say tbh, to me it looks like a PR stunt,…

    Controversy, Question
  • Zucchini Noodles Inspired by Mosu(Michelin guide 2star)

    Apr 3, 2026
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    submitted by /u/WGK_Hyeon [link] [comments]

  • Food recomendations?

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey I’m new in Korea and would like to recived food recomendations to try and expirence the best of the…

  • The actually freak 2026 year has been is crazy

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Dear 2026 [what the heck is this year],I legit woke up and again boom mark left 😭✨(ps I even lost…

    BTS
  • For 3 months i though Jongho was the leader of Ateez.

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I started listening to them like 4-5 months ago, and I kid you not, for the majority of that time…

  • A Chinese assailant stabbed a Korean in the face with chopsticks because the Chinese thought he was mocked by Koreans, and the Korean victim is facing the vision loss

    Apr 3, 2026
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    A Chinese assailant stabbed a Korean in the face with chopsticks because the Chinese thought he was mocked by Koreans, and the Korean victim is facing the vision loss

    Police believe the attack was driven by a misunderstanding, with the suspect reportedly thinking that the group in a nearby…

    Koreans
  • Why do people actually want to become idols?

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ever since I got into Kpop, I’ve thought about what it would be like if I ever became an idol.…

    Fame, travel
  • What are y’all’s opinions on kpop group IVE??

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a dive but you can tell me your negative opinions too if you have some, as long as you’re…

  • ‘A dream I had set aside’: Korean ballet star Kim Ki-min excited to take on ‘Bolero’

    Apr 3, 2026
    in News
    ‘A dream I had set aside’: Korean ballet star Kim Ki-min excited to take on ‘Bolero’

    “‘Bolero’ is the dance Russian audiences most want to see from me, so I suppose the Mariinsky Ballet audience might…

  • Ruling party nominates former liberal PM unopposed for Daegu mayor

    Apr 3, 2026
    in News
    Ruling party nominates former liberal PM unopposed for Daegu mayor

    The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Friday picked former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum as its sole candidate for…

    daegu
  • Trump raises pressure on Iran to make deal ‘before it is too late’

    Apr 3, 2026
    in News
    Trump raises pressure on Iran to make deal ‘before it is too late’

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up pressure on Iran to make a deal with the United…

    Donald Trump, Social Media
  • ‘The King’s Warden’ unveils bittersweet soundtrack as film nears 16 mil. moviegoers

    Apr 3, 2026
    in News
    ‘The King’s Warden’ unveils bittersweet soundtrack as film nears 16 mil. moviegoers

    As ticket sales approached 16 million, the distributor of “The King’s Warden” released the film’s original soundtrack, “Companion,” adding a…

  • Everland’s spring reinvention features upgraded safari, performances

    Apr 3, 2026
    in News
    Everland’s spring reinvention features upgraded safari, performances

    YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province — Since opening in 1976, Everland theme park has led the Korean leisure industry and evolved into…

    history, Seoul
  • Hwasa’s GQ Korea Reign: Bold, Unfiltered Fire

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Hwasa’s GQ Korea Reign: Bold, Unfiltered Fire

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea + P Nation Hwasa commands the April 2026 GQ Korea pictorial with raw magnetism, blending high…

    Ewha, Feminism, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Hidden gem in K-town! They even gave us free scallion kimchi (Pa-kimchi) 😭 Best chicken feet and eel combo.

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Hidden gem in K-town! They even gave us free scallion kimchi (Pa-kimchi) 😭 Best chicken feet and eel combo.

    submitted by /u/Numerous-Quote-1190 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Help Finding a Specific Brand of Kimchee?

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Hello. I’m trying to locate a brand of kimchee that seemed like it was the default at one point, but…

  • Sauce identification help

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Sauce identification help

    Hello! I recently traveled to Korea for the first time and had gamja-tang for the first time. (Life changing meal,…

    identification, travel
  • Do people really have to do the fan chants and sing along at concerts?

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m going to my first ever BTS concert with my mom and we’re not the type of people who sing…

    BTS, KT
  • Minnie’s Quiet Luxury: i-dle Star Serves Wilson Wellness

    Apr 2, 2026
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    Minnie’s Quiet Luxury: i-dle Star Serves Wilson Wellness

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea Sports & Wellness + Cube Entertainment + Wilson Sporting Good Feature Article: Minnie’s Quiet Luxury Court…

    Japan, K-pop
  • GOPCHANG RICE CAKE + POWDER. WHERE CAN I BUY THIS?

    Apr 2, 2026
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    GOPCHANG RICE CAKE + POWDER. WHERE CAN I BUY THIS?

    Please someone lmk where I can buy this type of rice cake and the powder they add on top! They…

  • KiiiKiii Leesol x Vogue Korea x Estée Lauder Beauty Editorial

    Apr 2, 2026
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    KiiiKiii Leesol x Vogue Korea x Estée Lauder Beauty Editorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea + Estee Lauder + Starship Entertainment KiiiKiii’s Leesol Steps Into Beauty’s Spotlight Leesol’s latest Vogue Korea…

    Gen Z, K-pop, KT, travel
  • Do you think that knowing birthdays and Mtbis of idols makes you an obsessed or weird fan?

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A few months ago, I came across a YouTube short (I watch them when I’m really bored, sue me 🤷🏿‍♀️)…

    Parents
  • New fans have no idea what a sasaeng actually is

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I get these threads of sasaeng accusations coming across my timeline nearly every day, even for groups I don’t know…

  • What we know so far about the 26 Korean ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

    Apr 2, 2026
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    What we know so far about the 26 Korean ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

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

  • how can i make that cucumber banchan in korean restaurants

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    that tangy cucumber salad that comes with the banchan in pretty much every korean restaurant i’ve ever been to. i’m…

  • Vegan Tartare with Korean-Inspired Flavors

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

  • What made you admire your K-pop idols???

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking about why I admire K-pop idols so much, and it’s honestly more than just the music. For…

    K-pop
  • What would you consider personally as a “perfect” K-pop song?

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    What I mean by that is not what’s your favorite K-pop song of all time, but rather a song that…

    K-pop
  • 인천 계산동 냉면 맛집 가우칡냉면, 혼밥으로 즐긴 시원한 내돈내산 후기

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    인천 계산동 냉면 맛집 가우칡냉면, 혼밥으로 즐긴 시원한 내돈내산 후기

    submitted by /u/redduck1984 [link] [comments]

  • Korean dating culture is genuinely fascinating and kind of strange — let me explain

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    ok so I’ve been thinking about how weird Korean dating culture must look from the outside and I need to…

    coffee, Koreans, MZ generation, Seoul
  • KGCCI to help bolster Korea-Germany ties through APK 2026

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    KGCCI to help bolster Korea-Germany ties through APK 2026

    Antonio Randazzo has seen firsthand the strong business ties between Korea and Germany as a company executive. Now, he is…

    germany, Seoul
  • GS Global CEO buys back company shares to show confidence in long-term growth

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    GS Global CEO buys back company shares to show confidence in long-term growth

    GS Global CEO Kim Sung-won purchased 40,000 shares of the trading firm for about 104 million won ($68,000), shortly after…

    POSCO
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra sweeps European rankings

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra sweeps European rankings

    Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 Ultra has claimed the top spot in Europe’s smartphone rankings, leading surveys across seven countries and…

    LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • FTC penalizes LS Group affiliate over subcontracting violations

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    FTC penalizes LS Group affiliate over subcontracting violations

    Korea’s antitrust regulator has ordered Sunwoo Co., a construction and maintenance affiliate of industrial conglomerate LS Group, to correct its…

    fail
  • Wanna One reunites for reality show 7 years after disbandment

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    Wanna One reunites for reality show 7 years after disbandment

    K-pop project group Wanna One will reunite for a new reality show seven years after disbanding, K-pop content platform Mnet…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • April 2nd, Lunch at the Office Today

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    April 2nd, Lunch at the Office Today

    Today is April 2, 2026, and it was quite windy in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do. Warm Korean food is always the perfect…

    Korean Food
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  • Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward moon to break Apollo 13’s recordApril 5, 2026
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  • Jackson Wang Magicman 2 Oakland Scheduling?April 5, 2026
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  • what kpop music videos do you think can be made into full movies?April 4, 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