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  • Hyundai Motor Group realigns portfolio for physical AI

    Apr 18, 2026
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    Hyundai Motor Group realigns portfolio for physical AI

    Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating a sweeping business reorganization by realigning its key affiliates’ portfolio around robotics and physical artificial…

    Hyundai
  • Talk To Me In Korean aims to help learners overcome language acquisition difficulties

    Apr 18, 2026
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    Talk To Me In Korean aims to help learners overcome language acquisition difficulties

    While Korea continues to be seen as a global cultural hotspot — fueled by the high-gloss exports of K-pop and…

    coffee, K-pop, Korean Language
  • Twins slugger Dean takes pride in defense at first base

    Apr 18, 2026
    in News
    Twins slugger Dean takes pride in defense at first base

    LG Twins first baseman Austin Dean has been one of the premier sluggers in Korean baseball since his arrival in…

    LG
  • Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches

    Apr 18, 2026
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    Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches

    A proposed South Korean bill that would sanction religious groups accused of systematic political intervention has sparked a fierce backlash…

    Busan, Controversy, Donald Trump, Japan, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Politics, Protest, Punishment
  • CHOI MINHO: FLAMING CHARISMA, CALVIN KLEIN COOL

    Apr 18, 2026
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    CHOI MINHO: FLAMING CHARISMA, CALVIN KLEIN COOL

    Image Rights & Pictorial Credits: All editorial images, pictorial photography, and visual assets from the Men’s Folio Singapore x Calvin…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Korean Art, KT, Military, Photography, Seoul, study
  • Isn’t the point of community/fandom … bringing in more members??

    Apr 18, 2026
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    I CONSTANTLY see fanwars, and stans being shitty, and cannot understand it for the life of me. If you want…

    Ewha, history
  • Korean cat and his 면

    Apr 18, 2026
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    Korean cat and his 면

    submitted by /u/Crafty-Sea-189 [link] [comments]

  • Korean Oksusu Jjinppang (Steamed Corn Bun) 🌽

    Apr 18, 2026
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    Korean Oksusu Jjinppang (Steamed Corn Bun) 🌽

    I eat steamed corn bun today 🌽 Super soft and fluffy, slightly sweet with a subtle corn flavor. It’s light,…

  • Food ideas/recipes?

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Im allergic to onion and garlic. I still eat garlic as my reactions to that isn’t severe but onions I…

    Korean Food, Pork
  • Made the perfect soft boiled egg for Paldo Bibimmen.

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Made the perfect soft boiled egg for Paldo Bibimmen.

    Also added sautéed kimchi in soy and sesame oil. submitted by /u/mayiplease2564 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Why do some Kpop singles have a different album name from the song name even though it only has one song?

    Apr 17, 2026
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    I’m genuinely curious about this because I get confused trying to find a song sometimes. One example is the new…

  • Celebrating one year since Le Sserafim’s Incheon concerts. What are your favorite LSF moments from last year?

    Apr 17, 2026
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    It’s been almost exactly one year since Le Sserafim’s inaugural concerts in Incheon which set off their Easy, Crazy, Hot…

    history, Japan
  • Mom’s handmade Jeon [OC]

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Mom’s handmade Jeon [OC]

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

  • Please help vote.

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Im not sure if this is the right place but im just trying everywhere. So you can remove this post…

    family, Sex
  • Who is used to their full potential/who’s talents are fully used?

    Apr 17, 2026
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    There’s obviously a ton of discourse around kpop groups and idols that are “not used to their full potential” (companies…

  • neogeskio gamtwiloseu

    Apr 17, 2026
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    neogeskio gamtwiloseu

    submitted by /u/hss554 [link] [comments]

  • [Homemade] Gochujang crispy wings

    Apr 17, 2026
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    [Homemade] Gochujang crispy wings

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

  • ILLIT: Free Riders — The Untranslatable K-Pop Era of 2026

    Apr 17, 2026
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    ILLIT: Free Riders — The Untranslatable K-Pop Era of 2026

    Photo Credits: Belift Lab/HYBE ILLIT just dropped their most ambitious concept yet — and they named it after a word…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography
  • Bibim noodles + egg kimbap

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Bibim noodles + egg kimbap

    Grabbed something simple and quick since I’m in a rush again. Ended up having a super late lunch today submitted…

  • Mother faces child abuse charges over feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    Mother faces child abuse charges over feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old

    A Korean woman in her 30s has been referred to prosecutors on child abuse charges after allegedly feeding her two-month-old…

    Social Media
  • ABT Studio Company’s Korean ballet dancers headline Seoul performances

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    ABT Studio Company’s Korean ballet dancers headline Seoul performances

    The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company will present a gala performance in Seoul, April 17-18. Based in New York,…

    Koreans, Seoul, study
  • Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey

    Korea’s manufacturing sector is expected to remain sluggish in the second quarter, a survey showed Friday. The business survey index…

    Survey
  • What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. BTS has recently unveiled their secret to a quick preconcert energy boost —…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities

    Surprise wedding announcements are rapidly replacing public dating for Korea’s top actresses. Actor Moon Chae-won’s agency accounced Wednesday she is…

    Celebrity, family, Social Media
  • Traditional market kalguksu and Mandu

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Traditional market kalguksu and Mandu

    Kalguksu eaten at a traditional market. It’s cheap and delicious, right? And the Mandu are really filling. Can you feel…

    LG
  • My lunch today

    Apr 17, 2026
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    My lunch today

    My lunch today: abalone miyeok-guk (Korean seaweed soup) with rice and banchan. Super comforting and light. submitted by /u/Alcongdalkong [link]…

  • Which smaller 5th gen girl group has the potential to become the next “i-dle?”

    Apr 17, 2026
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    I’m talking about relatively less popular groups from the 5th gen that you think have the potential to really blow…

  • Dayoung: The Girl Who Chose Herself — MAPS Summer 2026

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Dayoung: The Girl Who Chose Herself — MAPS Summer 2026

    Credits: Maps, Photography YANG JOONGSAN, produced by PARK SEOHA, Styling DOOOHO, Hair RYU DONGHO, Make-up JO HYEME, Dayoung / Starship…

    history, Japan, Jeju, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Seoul
  • Spicy Beef with Rice

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Spicy Beef with Rice

    submitted by /u/tokyogirl22 [link] [comments]

    Tokyo
  • How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

    Apr 17, 2026
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    How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

    submitted by /u/eddytony96 [link] [comments]

  • JBJ ‘Call Your Name’ 8 years anniversary

    Apr 16, 2026
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    ​ It’s been 8 years since JBJ released their last album with their song Call Your Name before they disbanded.…

  • Korean Life in Alaska : Spicy chicken soup (dakgaejang) using Costco rotisserie chicken

    Apr 16, 2026
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    Korean Life in Alaska : Spicy chicken soup (dakgaejang) using Costco rotisserie chicken

    Made dakgaejang today using Costco rotisserie chicken. A spicy Korean chicken soup with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, and a rich,…

  • Please share your favourite bimbimbap sauce recipe!

    Apr 16, 2026
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    My current sauce is just sesame oil + gochujang. While this is already very good, how do I upgrade it?…

  • American YouTuber is jailed for 6 months in South Korea on public nuisance charge

    Apr 16, 2026
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    American YouTuber is jailed for 6 months in South Korea on public nuisance charge

    As a half Korean, thank you South Korea! 🇰🇷 submitted by /u/BlazeDragon7x [link] [comments]

  • Cheonggukjang jjigae

    Apr 16, 2026
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    Cheonggukjang jjigae

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

    Jjigae
  • Difference Ssamjang in Korea and Abroad

    Apr 16, 2026
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    Hey guys! I used to live in Korea and loved Ssamjang, especially the one from CJ aka “CJ Haechandle Four…

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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