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  • Ancient bell sound enters BTS album after museum chief’s inspiration

    Mar 21, 2026
    in News
    Ancient bell sound enters BTS album after museum chief’s inspiration

    The resonant sound of Korea’s historic “Emille Bell” has been incorporated into BTS’s latest album, marking a unique fusion of…

    BTS
  • Father and 4 children found dead in Ulsan, hamburgers were their last meal

    Mar 21, 2026
    in News
    Father and 4 children found dead in Ulsan, hamburgers were their last meal

    Outside the apartment, behind police tape, a young child’s bicycle was left alone at the entrance. “Not long ago, I…

    family
  • It’s the day! D-Day arrives for BTS Gwanghwamun comeback concert

    Mar 21, 2026
    in News
    It’s the day! D-Day arrives for BTS Gwanghwamun comeback concert

    Intense anticipation continues to grow in Seoul on Saturday as the countdown enters its final hours for BTS’ full-group comeback…

    BTS, Military, Seoul
  • 10 dead, 59 injured, 4 missing after massive fire engulfs auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea. Workers jumped from windows to escape. 200kg of sodium inside prevented firefighters from using water. Deadliest factory fire since 2024 lithium battery disaster.

    Mar 21, 2026
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    10 dead, 59 injured, 4 missing after massive fire engulfs auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea. Workers jumped from windows to escape. 200kg of sodium inside prevented firefighters from using water. Deadliest factory fire since 2024 lithium battery disaster.

    submitted by /u/jithinchandran7 [link] [comments]

    Daejeon
  • I feel like KickFlip should fully lean into the punk pop/rock genre with their next album.

    Mar 21, 2026
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    I want to start with I love kickflip there literally my ults but I just wanted to say my hopes…

  • Dakgalbi (Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry)- one of my favorite Korean foods

    Mar 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/OkSale8778 [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • A friendly reminder that 2026 is just getting started

    Mar 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This post is meant for those of you who’ve been disappointed by 2026, those of you who didn’t get into…

  • Mixed kimbap

    Mar 21, 2026
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    Mixed kimbap

    submitted by /u/KPH102 [link] [comments]

  • Sweet and Crispy Rice Cake Skewers

    Mar 21, 2026
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    Sweet and Crispy Rice Cake Skewers

    It’s a popular Korean street food. It’s chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and coated in a sweet…

    Suga
  • The Art of Becoming: Hyunjin for ELLE Korea x Cartier

    Mar 20, 2026
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    The Art of Becoming: Hyunjin for ELLE Korea x Cartier

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea + Cartier + JYP Entertainment Under the soft light of ELLE Korea’s April 2026 cover shoot, Hyunjin stands…

    Gen Z, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Lee Demands SBS Apologize, Issue Correction after Report Ties Him to Crime Ring

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/azurebus7th [link] [comments]

    Crime
  • Galbitang

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Galbitang

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

  • Did I do this right? (Kimchi)

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Did I do this right? (Kimchi)

    Made kimchi for the first time trying to gift a friend. Followed a recipe that said to leave it out…

    Kimchi
  • Promoting groups/artists I think deserve more attention-Day 5:TNX

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Debut: 2022 Company: P Nation Members: 5 Choi Taehun – Leader, Main Dancer, Vocalist Jang Hyunsoo – Vocalist, Dancer Cheon…

  • Grilled fish 🎣

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Grilled fish 🎣

    submitted by /u/Far_Beautiful5101 [link] [comments]

  • What I basically want to eat after a workout but I won’t – Dasol Coo

    Mar 20, 2026
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    What I basically want to eat after a workout but I won’t – Dasol Coo

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

  • Cold soba noodles

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Cold soba noodles

    For my kids when CA is soooooooo hot 🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵 submitted by /u/Far_Beautiful5101 [link] [comments]

  • Soobin saying what every idol wants to say part 4352

    Mar 20, 2026
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    He just went on live after returning from an international trip and immediately went in on Saesangs and solo stans.…

  • Tips

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Tips

    Ingredients on sale? Large Garden Harvest? Mince, blend, or crush certain ingredients then freeze for easy future use. Pictured: Garlic…

  • How is tilefish usually cooked in Korean cooking (not with raw rice, I expect!)?

    Mar 20, 2026
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    How is tilefish usually cooked in Korean cooking (not with raw rice, I expect!)?

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

  • What’s your super girl group? Here’s mine.

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Was just thinking about if I were able to pick one member from up to seven kjx-pop groups (I like…

    Japan
  • Some young Koreans are looking for love in bookstores, but are they reading the room?

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Some young Koreans are looking for love in bookstores, but are they reading the room?

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

    Koreans
  • What makes your thoughts important enough to need a separate post from the megathread?

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I would genuinely like to know! Because the posts that this sub is currently being spammed with aren’t interesting or…

  • Would Girls’ Generation’s discography be more popular among Gen Z and younger K-Pop fans if their Japanese albums were available on Spotify?

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I always thought that people write them off as not really having strong b-sides (which is untrue even if you…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Peace
  • Koean love this drink

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Koean love this drink

    submitted by /u/igonan-3000 [link] [comments]

  • [MEGATHREAD] BTS ARIRANG

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is the designated megathread for BTS’s comeback ARIRANG, and everything to do with it. The multiple existing posts will…

    BTS, Discussion
  • Gov’t says economy on recovery path, warns of Middle East risks

    Mar 20, 2026
    in News
    Gov’t says economy on recovery path, warns of Middle East risks

    Korea’s economy remains on a recovery path, but downside risks are increasing due to the situation in the Middle East,…

  • Korea says LNG supply stable despite Middle East risks

    Mar 20, 2026
    in News
    Korea says LNG supply stable despite Middle East risks

    Cheong Wa Dae said Friday that Korea’s natural gas supply remains stable despite rising concerns over potential disruptions to Qatari…

  • Third Renaissance: Center of Islamic civilization as strategy for spiritual and intellectual advancement of new Uzbekistan

    Mar 20, 2026
    in News
    Third Renaissance: Center of Islamic civilization as strategy for spiritual and intellectual advancement of new Uzbekistan

    Human history demonstrates that every great advancement is built upon intellectual and spiritual foundations. Today, a project emerging from the…

    history, Peace
  • Ex-envoy to Brazil appointed ambassador to Canada

    Mar 20, 2026
    in News
    Ex-envoy to Brazil appointed ambassador to Canada

    A former South Korean ambassador to Brazil has been appointed as the country’s new ambassador to Canada, the foreign ministry…

    Seoul
  • How can Hormuz shipping blockage be solved?

    Mar 20, 2026
    in News
    How can Hormuz shipping blockage be solved?

    LONDON — Iranian forces’ closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global trade, with little sign of…

    germany, Japan, Military
  • I found ARIRANG, especially SWIM, to be quite underwhelming

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is me forming my thoughts without reading any comments or outside opinions, so I might be completely in the…

    BTS, Suga
  • Rating songs from BTS’s ARIRANG album in order. (My opinion)

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Body to Body 💯 (especially the 2nd half!!!! My god!!) Normal💯 Aliens Like Animals💯 Hooligan Swim Merry Go Round One…

    BTS
  • AtHeart might actually have one of the best comebacks in kpop right now??

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    ok so idk if this is just me but AtHearts comeback feels kinda insane like… they had one of the…

  • Why is this not everywhere??

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Why is this not everywhere??

    You grill thick pork belly right at the table, wrap it in lettuce with garlic and sauce, and somehow it’s…

    Pork
  • Day 18 Of ONLY Eating Food From a Korean Convenience Store 🇰🇷

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Day 18 Of ONLY Eating Food From a Korean Convenience Store 🇰🇷

    submitted by /u/Beautiful-Grass-8033 [link] [comments]

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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