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  • what is your earliest memory of eating instant ramyun?

    May 19, 2026
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    we’re feeling a little nostalgic in the office today… for a lot of us, instant ramyun was the very first…

    LG
  • Trying to discuss BTS rapline without downplaying Black American hip hop

    May 19, 2026
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    I saw a thread comparing BTS rapline to Western rappers and I felt like some people in the comments were…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, study, Suga
  • jjajang jjangbbong 짜장면 짬뽕 탕수육

    May 19, 2026
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    jjajang jjangbbong 짜장면 짬뽕 탕수육

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

  • What Happens Behind the Scenes After Idol Disbandment?

    May 19, 2026
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    I’m curious about what most idols do after their group disbands (other than staying in the entertainment industry through acting…

  • What If JYPE’s Original 5 (5Live), 6(6Mix), 7(GoT7) + (Japanese GG ) strategy had worked ? We would have had seen very different JYPE groups than what we have right now?

    May 19, 2026
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    I was thinking of an alternative world where JYPE’s strategy of 5 6 7 had worked and how things would…

    fail, Japan
  • Kimchi Okra. Korean 🤝 New Orleans

    May 19, 2026
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    Kimchi Okra. Korean 🤝 New Orleans

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

    Kimchi
  • It looks like the Tik Tok-ification of K-pop won’t slow down any sooner

    May 19, 2026
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    Note: Please keep the discussion to Hybe and it’s music alone and don’t use this as a chance to hate…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT
  • KpopThoughts Weekly Thread – (May 19)

    May 19, 2026
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    Hi everyone! This post is a weekly thread for any thoughts you might have that feel don’t need a post…

  • Proud to present… Buchu Namul!

    May 19, 2026
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    Proud to present… Buchu Namul!

    This is getting fun! Here’s another video of me making Buchu namul hehe. 😚 submitted by /u/hyein727 [link] [comments]

  • I kept seeing doomposting about aespa’s last release underperforming and I just found out it was TOP20 on Melon today?! the way it was talked about I thought it had not charted at all my god how dramatic can kpop reddit be😭🤣 like so many groups would kill to have these stats

    May 19, 2026
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    I understand fandoms get used to success quickly and MYs come from a crazy high but (in general, obviously aespa…

  • U.S. Republicans Criticize South Korea Over Detentions, Discriminatory Policies

    May 19, 2026
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    U.S. Republicans Criticize South Korea Over Detentions, Discriminatory Policies

    submitted by /u/3baechu [link] [comments]

  • I don’t think kpop is declining and southeast asian pop is rising

    May 19, 2026
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    I’ve seen people saying that southeast asian groups are on a rise (and kpop is in decline) but I don’t…

  • Horse shaped baguettes

    May 19, 2026
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    Horse shaped baguettes

    In Korea, horse shaped baguettes became a seasonal trend this year as part of the Year of the Horse celebrations.…

    Social Media
  • Bossam Jokbal Fest

    May 19, 2026
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    Bossam Jokbal Fest

    submitted by /u/Hot_Quantity6732 [link] [comments]

    Bossam
  • Xikers has ONCE AGAIN dropped a banger. If you still haven’t checked out their stuff, please do yourself a favor and so so ASAP. Criminally underrated.

    May 19, 2026
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    It’d be one thing if their music was good and people didn’t give them that much attention, but it’s not…

  • Were fans less delusional in 2nd/3rd gen?

    May 19, 2026
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    Were fans less parasocial in past? I’m curious about 2nd and 3rd gen idols. Nowadays, idols can be in contact…

    Social Media
  • Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation

    May 19, 2026
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    Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation

    submitted by /u/DANIELLE_2027 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • Mango Bingsu

    May 19, 2026
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    Mango Bingsu

    One of my favorite Korean dessert 😍 submitted by /u/Chinguz143 [link] [comments]

  • Second Wife (history of polygamy and concubinage in Korea)

    May 19, 2026
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    Second Wife (history of polygamy and concubinage in Korea)

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

    history
  • Help me name my Korean food bowl business 🥹

    May 19, 2026
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    Hi! I’m planning to start a small Korean food business focused on samgyup bowls / Korean rice bowls. 🥹 I’m…

    Korean Food
  • The $100 Billion HBM Trade: Korea Makes It, Taiwan Packages It, Japan Enables It

    May 19, 2026
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    The $100 Billion HBM Trade: Korea Makes It, Taiwan Packages It, Japan Enables It

    submitted by /u/Hopeful-Swimming7555 [link] [comments]

    G7, Japan
  • NMIXX’s discography is so good I wish I stanned them earlier

    May 19, 2026
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    OKAY so I have seen lots of NMIXX’s stuff but unfortunately I have never bothered to check their stuff since…

  • Digital copy of “The Art of Korean Cooking” Onjiŭm

    May 19, 2026
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    Hello, all – I’m hoping to find a digital copy of “The Art of Korean Cooking” Onjiŭm. I am unable…

    Seoul
  • I met a cat that seemed to pop right out of a Disney movie today.

    May 19, 2026
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    I met a cat that seemed to pop right out of a Disney movie today.

    Seriously I can surrender to him submitted by /u/Antique_Rope9166 [link] [comments]

  • The Lyrics of Human Extinction Are Genuinely Beautiful , Woodz is very talented !

    May 19, 2026
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    Human Extinction by WOODZ genuinely has a very beautiful lyrics. The imagery of hiding yourself from the world while still…

  • The inhumane way kpop fans view Korea is scary

    May 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I scrolled through TikTok and saw a KBS news report about a really devasting case which a highschool girl were…

    Jeju, KT
  • Lost in translation no more: Seoul overhauls subway app for foreign riders

    May 19, 2026
    in News
    Lost in translation no more: Seoul overhauls subway app for foreign riders

    Seoul’s metropolitan transit agency announced on Tuesday a thorough redesign of its mobile navigation app, aiming to strip away the…

    Japan, Seoul, Subway, travel
  • Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

    May 19, 2026
    in News
    Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

    BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a…

    Donald Trump, Putin, travel, Vladimir Putin
  • Korea adds 221,000 wage jobs in Q4; youth employment declines

    May 19, 2026
    in News
    Korea adds 221,000 wage jobs in Q4; youth employment declines

    Korea added 221,000 wage jobs in the fourth quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, though youth employment went down,…

  • Congolese-born TV personality completes Korean naturalization exam

    May 19, 2026
    in News
    Congolese-born TV personality completes Korean naturalization exam

    Jonathan Yiombi, the Congolese-born entertainer widely known in Korea as the “Congo Prince,” said he has completed all required tests…

    family, Question
  • Ahead of Korea’s dog meat ban, this meat is booming

    May 19, 2026
    in News
    Ahead of Korea’s dog meat ban, this meat is booming

    As Korea’s ban on dog meat consumption is set to take effect next year, the goat market is seeing a…

  • Matcha Cup Bingsu

    May 19, 2026
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    Matcha Cup Bingsu

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

  • Butter rice cake🍴

    May 19, 2026
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    Butter rice cake🍴

    I’ve tried it too🤤 submitted by /u/Just_Ganache_6157 [link] [comments]

  • Are these any good ?

    May 19, 2026
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    Are these any good ?

    I was gifted these by a friend, and I’m curious how strong they are. He seems to love them! submitted…

  • Chaewon’s neck injury should be a cautionary tale to never subject idols to obvious strenuous movements that can clearly lead to injury

    May 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For those who haven’t heard yet: https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/s/f0JRHVlfyI The head rotating move in Celebration. I think we all saw it coming…

  • More teachers turn to insurance for protection against students, parents

    May 19, 2026
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    submitted by /u/Saltedline [link] [comments]

    Parents
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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