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  • Voices that give you chills with their belting

    May 24, 2026
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    As someone who absolutely loves belting, I’d really appreciate your recommendations. I’m guessing I’ll already know (and probably love) a…

  • I made bibim guksu simply.

    May 24, 2026
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    I made bibim guksu simply.

    I went to the traditional market to buy side dishes after a long time, and seeing the pork cutlet frying…

    Pork, Suga
  • Thinking about not going to the BTS concert in Paris

    May 24, 2026
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    As I said on the title, I am thinking about not going to the BTS concert in Paris. When I…

    BTS
  • what is one thing that becomes less interesting the longer you are a k-pop fan?

    May 24, 2026
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    can i start? for me it’s concept pictures and videos. i used to obsess over them and got rly hyped…

    K-pop, KT
  • Happy Birthday, Buddha!

    May 24, 2026
    in News
    Happy Birthday, Buddha!

    My column is to offer praise and thanksgiving for Buddha’s birthday, celebrated on May 25 this year. It’s also to…

    LG, Politics
  • Lee calls for review of closing down far-right website over promoting hate speech

    May 24, 2026
    in News
    Lee calls for review of closing down far-right website over promoting hate speech

    President Lee Jae Myung has called for a policy review of tougher measures against online and offline hate speech and…

  • Suwon’s hidden gems

    May 24, 2026
    in News
    Suwon’s hidden gems

    Not far from the western exit of Suwon Station, where the land has been farmed from time immemorial, sits a…

    family
  • Intolerable war crimes by Israel

    May 24, 2026
    in News
    Intolerable war crimes by Israel

    Testimonies from international activists detained and deported by Israeli forces after boarding a Gaza-bound humanitarian vessel have provoked outrage far…

    Crime, Sex
  • Ruling party candidate suspends Ulsan mayoral primary over flawed poll claims

    May 24, 2026
    in News
    Ruling party candidate suspends Ulsan mayoral primary over flawed poll claims

    The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) candidate for Ulsan mayor said Sunday he would suspend his participation in a…

    Hyundai
  • Does tteok for Tteokbokki need to be refrigerated?

    May 24, 2026
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    Trying to order some tteok for Tteokbokki from somewhere like Hmart but it will take over a week for shipping.…

  • This seafood portion is for three people, and the serving size is quite generous

    May 24, 2026
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    This seafood portion is for three people, and the serving size is quite generous

    As soon as the lid was opened, steam rose and the aroma of seafood filled the air, stimulating my appetite.…

  • Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    May 24, 2026
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    Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    Hey Redditors! ​For expats working or studying in Korea, or if you know someone who is, I’ve fact-checked and summarized…

    Busan, family, history, Korean Language, Medical, Naver, Parents, Seoul, study
  • is tpa and bypass completely different? what’s illegal? and what’s not?

    May 24, 2026
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    hello, im a complete newbie at this and i have no idea whatsoever what’s considered as an ‘illegal’ means of…

    Advice
  • FIXED ON GREATNESS: MINGI x MCM IS THE COLLAB K-POP FASHION NEEDED

    May 24, 2026
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    FIXED ON GREATNESS: MINGI x MCM IS THE COLLAB K-POP FASHION NEEDED

    “He doesn’t just wear fashion. He rewires it — frame by frame, drop by drop, like every look is a…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Lotte, Photography, purpose, Seoul
  • I Can’t Listen to ZB1’s ‘V for Vision’ Without Doing the Fan Chant

    May 24, 2026
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    ZEROBASEONE recently released their album “Ascend-” with the title track “TOP 5,” and honestly, the song is so good. I’ve…

    K-pop
  • Is it possible idols hate some of their songs?

    May 24, 2026
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    Possibly? But maybe not considering how much they have to promote, dance, and listen to it for like month and…

  • [I ate] Korean Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)

    May 24, 2026
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    [I ate] Korean Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)

    So….delicious😍 submitted by /u/mimimochiiiii [link] [comments]

  • GIRL GROUPS || BOY GROUPS || and COMBINED songs with the MOST UNIQUE LISTENERS on MelOn history

    May 24, 2026
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    Girl Group songs with most Unique Listeners in MelOn history: TWICE – CHEER UP 7,005,568 BLACKPINK – As If It’s…

    BTS, history
  • South Korea’s Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar contract | CBC News

    May 24, 2026
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    South Korea’s Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar contract | CBC News

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

  • What I bought in H-mart & Joongbu market today

    May 24, 2026
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    What I bought in H-mart & Joongbu market today

    I love grocery shopping 😎 submitted by /u/Economy-Success-1238 [link] [comments]

    Shopping
  • Yukgaejang is actually so easy to make at home! Here is a pic of my first try

    May 24, 2026
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    Yukgaejang is actually so easy to make at home! Here is a pic of my first try

    submitted by /u/museumWifi30 [link] [comments]

  • US Kpop concert ticket sales differences between groups

    May 24, 2026
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    How did katseye instantly sell out with not a single seat left, but Aespa has a sea of blue in…

    Discussion
  • Illit not having a larger fanbase is quite perplexing

    May 24, 2026
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    Illit is currently the highest charting gg rn across all domestic platforms. Even on spotify It’s Me has one of…

  • Late-night Korean comfort food and moody wine vibes 🍷

    May 24, 2026
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    Late-night Korean comfort food and moody wine vibes 🍷

    Spicy tteokbokki with house red wine. Sweet, spicy, rich, and strangely addictive together. One of the most underrated food pairings…

    Seoul
  • Uber Drops Korea Taxi Fee Hike After Government, Ruling Party Pushback

    May 24, 2026
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    Uber Drops Korea Taxi Fee Hike After Government, Ruling Party Pushback

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

  • Who I think would participate in an Iz*One 10 year reunion

    May 23, 2026
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    This has been on my mind with the IOI reunion happening, where they got 9 of 11 members to participate.…

  • ADP dynamic, latest performance – am I the only one?

    May 23, 2026
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    When ADP debuted with Famous, I completely fell in love with the concept and the group! Felt like it was…

  • how has babymonster surpassed bts in youtube

    May 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m looking at the recent YouTube stats and I’m honestly trying to understand how the algorithm or streaming dynamics work…

    BTS, LG
  • Gov’t to codify entry ban on military service evaders, cite singer Steve Yoo’s case

    May 23, 2026
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    Gov’t to codify entry ban on military service evaders, cite singer Steve Yoo’s case

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

    Military
  • President Lee Jae-myung slams Starbucks over 2024 promo evoking Sewol ferry sinking | Yonhap News Agency

    May 23, 2026
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    President Lee Jae-myung slams Starbucks over 2024 promo evoking Sewol ferry sinking | Yonhap News Agency

    Seems like the spray will be needed for “Ilbe bugs”… submitted by /u/azurebus7th [link] [comments]

  • Korean Boiled Squid Platter

    May 23, 2026
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    Korean Boiled Squid Platter

    made myself this Ojingeo-sukhoe(boiled squid). Oh so yummy buy removing the inside is not fun😂 submitted by /u/lowkey_thoughts [link] [comments]

  • Is this last concert of BTS?? Will they announce a new one in near future

    May 23, 2026
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    The current ARIRANG tour that is going on, is it bts ‘s last concert tour or will they do more…

    BTS
  • If you love Korean fried chicken and can handle spice, you NEED to try Jadam Chicken’s “Mapchelin”

    May 23, 2026
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    If you love Korean fried chicken and can handle spice, you NEED to try Jadam Chicken’s “Mapchelin”

    Hey guys, just wanted to share a quick recommendation for anyone who loves Korean chicken! If you like spicy food,…

  • I’m in Korea Now!!

    May 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So ready to eat everything!!! submitted by /u/Outrageous-Swim2794 [link] [comments]

  • Samsung Mobile Workers Revolt Over $4,000 Bonus While Memory Employees Pocket $400,000 Each, Vowing Court Injunction To Block The Deal

    May 23, 2026
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    Samsung Mobile Workers Revolt Over $4,000 Bonus While Memory Employees Pocket $400,000 Each, Vowing Court Injunction To Block The Deal

    submitted by /u/Steap-Edit [link] [comments]

    Samsung
  • I didn’t expect Seventeen to pull me back into K-Pop

    May 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been a part of the K-Pop community for six years now and I don’t think I’m alone — nor…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, LG
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  • Happy Birthday, Buddha!May 24, 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