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  • Is this safe to eat?

    May 18, 2026
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    Is this safe to eat?

    I asked Gemini and it said it’s just oxidised or smth. There’s no liquidy residue or anything, and no weird…

  • 롯데, 어피니티와 롯데렌탈 매각 협의 중단

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    롯데, 어피니티와 롯데렌탈 매각 협의 중단

    롯데그룹이 사모펀드 어피니티에쿼티파트너스와 진행하던 롯데렌탈 지분 매각 논의를 중단하고 새로운 투자자 찾기에 나선다.  롯데그룹은 18일 어피니티에쿼티파트너스와의 롯데렌탈 지분 매각 협의를…

  • NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Hyundai’s STARIA Electric and Limousine

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Hyundai’s STARIA Electric and Limousine

    NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN CTX Product (provided by Nexen Tire) NEXEN TIRE, a global tire manufacturer, has announced that its ROADIAN…

    Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    On the afternoon of May 18, the won-dollar exchange rate and KOSPI figures were displayed on an electronic board at…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Genesis BBQ chairman wins CEO award

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    Genesis BBQ chairman wins CEO award

    The chairman of major fried chicken franchise Genesis BBQ was honored Friday for the company’s domestic and global businesses as…

    Genesis, Seoul
  • Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

    Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resumed government-led wage mediation talks Monday in a last-ditch effort to avert a…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • when do you ACTUALLY eat instant noodles? 🍜

    May 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I’m a college student in Korea taking a marketing class 😊 Right now, I’m researching how Korean instant noodles/ramen…

    LG, Survey
  • For the dumpling lovers in Busan 🥟🥟🥟

    May 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Reposted to spread the joy submitted by /u/Ill-Raise7284 [link] [comments]

    Busan
  • Went to the Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall over the weekend

    May 18, 2026
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    Went to the Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall over the weekend

    The 민주화운동기념관, or Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall, is a museum and memorial in Seoul built around the former…

    Democracy, history, Korean History, Military, Seoul
  • Meovv or triples for 2026 comeback??????

    May 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    so in 2026, meovv is releasing their 2nd ep album BITE NOW on June 1 at 6 pm KST And…

    Question
  • Best Indoor Smokeless Grill for Korean BBQ?

    May 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    been wanting to do Korean BBQ at home more often, mostly samgyeopsal, bulgogi, maybe some thin sliced beef and veggies,…

    LG, Pork
  • Sisters-in-Law Still Here Dinner

    May 18, 2026
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    Sisters-in-Law Still Here Dinner

    Finished celebrating MIL’s 97th birthday, back home for our dinner. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

  • First try at a simple Korean BBQ-style pork bulgogi dinner at home

    May 18, 2026
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    First try at a simple Korean BBQ-style pork bulgogi dinner at home

    I bought too much pork and needed to use it up, so I randomly made a quick pork bulgogi dinner.…

    LG, Pork
  • please help me find this recipe!

    May 18, 2026
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    please help me find this recipe!

    hi! I was scrolling Pinterest the other day and found this recipe, which I took a screenshot of because it…

  • May 18, 1980, the citizens of Gwangju bravely rose up in the streets, standing together in a struggle for democracy

    May 18, 2026
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    May 18, 1980, the citizens of Gwangju bravely rose up in the streets, standing together in a struggle for democracy

    Students, workers, and everyday citizens stood side by side in the streets, facing soldiers and weapons with nothing but courage.…

    Democracy, Military
  • Soondubu Jjigae

    May 18, 2026
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    Soondubu Jjigae

    This was so flavorful and comforting, and incredibly easy to make! Definitely recommend adding some kimchi. Recipe: https://www.cookerru.com/soondubu-jjigae/#wprm-recipe-container-3548 submitted by…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Dinner last night. First time trying this place. $47 for everything

    May 18, 2026
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    Dinner last night. First time trying this place. $47 for everything

    Bulgogi box with seafood pancake and kimbab and extra sides. Kimchi was to die for. submitted by /u/Individual-Clock-988 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, LG
  • At my mil, im craving seaweed and rice

    May 18, 2026
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    At my mil, im craving seaweed and rice

    submitted by /u/BlazeDragon7x [link] [comments]

  • Korean bill seeks strict watermark mandate on AI-generated content

    May 18, 2026
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    Korean bill seeks strict watermark mandate on AI-generated content

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

  • Korea must embrace its 7 mil. diaspora as ‘strategic asset,’ says agency chief

    May 18, 2026
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    Korea must embrace its 7 mil. diaspora as ‘strategic asset,’ says agency chief

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

  • April Exports Surge 48% YOY Reaching 85.9B USD, Semiconductors Up 171%, Maintains Trade Surplus 15 Months Straight

    May 18, 2026
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    April Exports Surge 48% YOY Reaching 85.9B USD, Semiconductors Up 171%, Maintains Trade Surplus 15 Months Straight

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

  • Korean Jeon-gi-gu-i-tong-dak

    May 18, 2026
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    Korean Jeon-gi-gu-i-tong-dak

    It’s a whole chicken slow-roasted on a rotating spit in an electric oven. (Korean-style rotisserie chicken) submitted by /u/godok_drinker [link]…

  • ‘Hope’ Review: Korean Action Maestro Na Hong-jin’s Rip-Roaring Sci-Fi Creature Feature Has Instant Cult Classic Written All Over It

    May 18, 2026
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    ‘Hope’ Review: Korean Action Maestro Na Hong-jin’s Rip-Roaring Sci-Fi Creature Feature Has Instant Cult Classic Written All Over It

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

  • ALD1: K-Pop’s Next Era Starts in a Laundromat

    May 17, 2026
    in Feeds
    ALD1: K-Pop’s Next Era Starts in a Laundromat

    From the spin cycle to superstardom — ALD1 is K-pop’s most thrilling new chapter, and they’re just getting started. Imagine…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • kimbab jjolmeyn 김밥쫄면 떡볶이 쫄우동

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    kimbab jjolmeyn 김밥쫄면 떡볶이 쫄우동

    yum yum~~ submitted by /u/MallOk9124 [link] [comments]

  • Suggests to korean books

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I was just curious to know if there’s a book that explores what Korean society might have been…

    Japan
  • First time making kimbap (gimbap?). Stunned that my Korean coworker gets up early to make this for her kids. How’d I do?

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    First time making kimbap (gimbap?). Stunned that my Korean coworker gets up early to make this for her kids. How’d I do?

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

  • Beans and rice equivalent?

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Is there a Korean version of the some-kind-of-bean and rice comfort recipes of many countries? I loved to try my…

  • 松鸡屋Song Gye Ok Singapore (Centerpoint) | Korean Grilled Chicken Specialty Restaurant #korean #food

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    松鸡屋Song Gye Ok Singapore (Centerpoint) | Korean Grilled Chicken Specialty Restaurant #korean #food

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

  • Domestic reactions to BABYMOSNTER’s CHOOM and why it hasn’t clicked in Korea

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Since BABYMONSTER’s last domestic hit DRIP back in 2024, which peaked at #11 on Melon, it feels like BM haven’t…

    Koreans, Social Media
  • How long do these keep when refrigerated?

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    How long do these keep when refrigerated?

    indefinitely or…? submitted by /u/ipsquibibble [link] [comments]

  • Could “TOP 5” finally be ZEROBASEONE’s first actual GP hit?

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like ZB1 still hasn’t had an actual hit song yet… especially domestically. And before anyone attacks me 😭…

  • What would be your ideal comeback roll out ?

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    How would you tease a new album ? In the sense – how much time between the first announcement, the…

  • ‘Tearing down barriers’: North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years | South Korea

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘Tearing down barriers’: North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years | South Korea

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

    North Korea, Seoul
  • Kpop can save your life… but you also have to save yourself.

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking about this (more like ruminating, ugh), and this has to be one of the hardest pills to…

    K-pop
  • How do I use this jajangmyeon sauce?

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    How do I use this jajangmyeon sauce?

    Do I need to fry this sauce in oil? And if so, how much oil? submitted by /u/Magic_MrMistoffelees [link] [comments]

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Latest Korean News

  • 롯데, 어피니티와 롯데렌탈 매각 협의 중단May 18, 2026
    롯데그룹이 사모펀드 어피니티에쿼티파트너스와 진행하던 롯데렌탈 지분 매각 논의를 중단하고 새로운… Read more: 롯데, 어피니티와 롯데렌탈 매각 협의 중단
  • NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Hyundai’s STARIA Electric and LimousineMay 18, 2026
    NEXEN TIRE ROADIAN CTX Product (provided by Nexen Tire) NEXEN… Read more: NEXEN TIRE Supplies OE Tires for Hyundai’s STARIA Electric and Limousine
  • KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500May 18, 2026
    On the afternoon of May 18, the won-dollar exchange rate… Read more: KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500
  • Genesis BBQ chairman wins CEO awardMay 18, 2026
    The chairman of major fried chicken franchise Genesis BBQ was… Read more: Genesis BBQ chairman wins CEO award
  • Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nearsMay 18, 2026
    Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resumed government-led wage… Read more: Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

Latest Community Feeds

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  • Kimchi-jjigae (the Best Jjigae)May 18, 2026
  • Anyone know who this art belongs to? All I know is that he is now a well known artist but when he printed this piece he wasn’t. Can anyone help identify? The art title “소문”May 18, 2026
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  • There’s a really strong K-pop idol wave in Melon Top 10 right nowMay 18, 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