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  • Trump signs annual defense policy bill restricting USFK troop reduction

    Dec 19, 2025
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    Trump signs annual defense policy bill restricting USFK troop reduction

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

  • 솔타메디칼코리아, 써마지 FLX 유저 미팅으로 의료진 네트워크 강화

    Dec 19, 2025
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    솔타메디칼코리아, 써마지 FLX 유저 미팅으로 의료진 네트워크 강화

    솔타메디칼코리아 유한회사(대표이사 한상진, 이하 솔타메디칼코리아)는 지난 13일 그랜드 워커힐 서울 빛의 시어터에서 ‘2025 SOMA 써마지®FLX 유저 미팅’을 성황리에 개최했다고 밝혔다.…

  • Gov’t to purchase NPUs from Korean startups, distribute Nvidia GPUs beginning in February

    Dec 19, 2025
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    Gov’t to purchase NPUs from Korean startups, distribute Nvidia GPUs beginning in February

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

    Nvidia
  • 미래에셋자산운용, 연금 브랜드평판 1위 차지

    Dec 19, 2025
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    미래에셋자산운용, 연금 브랜드평판 1위 차지

    2025년 12월 연금 브랜드평판 빅데이터 분석 결과, 미래에셋자산운용 연금 브랜드가 1위를 차지했다. 한국기업평판연구소가 30개 연금 브랜드를 대상으로 실시한 이번 조사는…

  • 한국수자원공사, 베트남 물분야 협력 업무협약 체결

    Dec 19, 2025
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    한국수자원공사, 베트남 물분야 협력 업무협약 체결

    한국수자원공사(K-water)는 베트남 물관리 분야 사업참여 확대를 위한 협력 기반을 마련하기 위해 16일 베트남 수도 하노이에서 현지 물기업인 아쿠아원(Aqua One Water…

  • Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ advances to Oscars shortlist

    Dec 19, 2025
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    Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ advances to Oscars shortlist

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

  • Billboard’s The 25 Best K-Pop SONGS of 2025: Staff Picks

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay I know I posted one for the best albums not too long ago and I don’t intend to spam…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop, KT, LG, Question
  • Korean street food spread: Tteokbokki, kimbap, fish cake, sundae

    Dec 19, 2025
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    Korean street food spread: Tteokbokki, kimbap, fish cake, sundae

    The ultimate Korean street food combo. Got it to-go and ate at home – I was literally sweating. This combination…

  • Billboard’s Best K-Pop Albums of 2025: Staff Picks

    Dec 18, 2025
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    I know there will be pitchforks raised by people online since this ranking is bound to get a lot of…

    K-pop, LG, Question, Seoul
  • Apologies if this doesn’t quite fit the sub, but I thought you’d all appreciate it.

    Dec 18, 2025
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    As if I needed another reason to love kimchi! 🥰 “Kimchi doesn’t just boost immunity—it fine-tunes it with scientific precision.”…

    Kimchi
  • LNGSHOT’s “Saucin” teaser introduces Jay Park’s bold new boy group with striking visuals, rebellious energy, and a fresh concept

    Dec 18, 2025
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    LNGSHOT’s “Saucin” teaser introduces Jay Park’s bold new boy group with striking visuals, rebellious energy, and a fresh concept

    Photo Credits: MORE VISION LNGSHOT’s debut is set to ignite the K-pop scene with their bold new concept teaser, “Saucin,”…

    history, K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Finnish PM apologizes after lawmakers pull ‘slanted-eyes’ faces. The Finnish embassies in Japan, China, and South Korea released a statement by Petteri Orpo on social media on Wednesday, in which he pledged to tackle racism.

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Finnish PM apologizes after lawmakers pull ‘slanted-eyes’ faces. The Finnish embassies in Japan, China, and South Korea released a statement by Petteri Orpo on social media on Wednesday, in which he pledged to tackle racism.

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

    Japan, Lawmakers, Social Media
  • What is the song/album/group or solo singer who got you into K-Pop??

    Dec 18, 2025
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    For me it was SOBER – BIGBANG and Y Si Fuera Ella – SHINee. I remember when i wasn’t listening…

    K-pop
  • Cookbooks

    Dec 18, 2025
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    What are some recommended Korean cookbooks. I am new to Korean cooking at home and want to try many different…

  • Touch grass… Live your life please, your idols don’t need you and you don’t even love them

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Before, I was obsessed with Kpop, especially at 13, when I was on Stan Twitter. I don’t regret that much,…

  • Recommend songs similar to Good Goodbye by Hwasa

    Dec 18, 2025
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    I’m obsessed with this song. Please give me some recommendations! I want more songs that flow smoothly and feels complete,…

  • More than 5 group members is unnecessary, and *usually* is a net negative for the group.

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I had this thought when i first got into kpop around 2 years ago, and it has really held to…

    travel
  • Korean idols who have more or less popularity in other countries (relatively)

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (If I’m wrong on any specifics lmk) I thought about this because I remember when I first got into Kpop…

    Fame, Question
  • Homemade kimchi

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Homemade kimchi

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

    Kimchi
  • the changing of the overall look and sound of kpop is seriously not that deep

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    now aside from the heavy increase of english instead of korean lyrics, kpop “not being kpop anymore” is seriously NOT…

    LG
  • I never thought K-pop would make me appreciate my own features

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This isn’t meant to put anyone down or elevate one group over another. I’m just sharing a personal experience that…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Homeless memorial commemorates 435 deaths in Seoul over last year – The Korea Times

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Homeless memorial commemorates 435 deaths in Seoul over last year – The Korea Times

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

    Seoul
  • Which celebrities best represent Korea?

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If there were an international competition where the nations best female and male celebrities were sent to compete, who would…

  • “김법석 의장은 어디 있습니까?” Translator: “Where is Bom Kim?” coupang ceo fall guy: “I’m sorry that I don’t speak Korean…”

    Dec 18, 2025
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    “김법석 의장은 어디 있습니까?” Translator: “Where is Bom Kim?” coupang ceo fall guy: “I’m sorry that I don’t speak Korean…”

    Harold Rogers is getting grilled by lawmakers for the coupang data breach while covering for his chickenshit boss, Kim Bom,…

    Coupang, Lawmakers
  • Perfect winter comfort food: Fresh oysters and pork belly wraps.

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Perfect winter comfort food: Fresh oysters and pork belly wraps.

    submitted by /u/Clean_Lavishness_356 [link] [comments]

    Oyster, Pork
  • Railway Union Begins General Strike Over Broken Pay Promise on 23rd

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Railway Union Begins General Strike Over Broken Pay Promise on 23rd

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

  • Norway seeks ‘close’ security partnership with S. Korea, citing ‘worrying trends’ between Pyongyang, Moscow

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Norway seeks ‘close’ security partnership with S. Korea, citing ‘worrying trends’ between Pyongyang, Moscow

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

    Pyongyang
  • What happening to shinee’s key is so messed up

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently Kry got involved in a controversy where he got treatment from an unlicensed doctor without his knowledge, he believed…

    Controversy
  • ILLIT’s MINJU Radiates Star Power on Marie Claire Korea January 2026 Covers: A Breakthrough Moment in Style and Identity

    Dec 18, 2025
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    ILLIT’s MINJU Radiates Star Power on Marie Claire Korea January 2026 Covers: A Breakthrough Moment in Style and Identity

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Belift Lab ILLIT MINJU — A Defining Moment in the Spotlight When Marie Claire Korea…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, KT, Seoul
  • Why do people do this??

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Why do people do this??

    Just asking but like I’ve seen TONS of pictures of famous people and stuff raising their fists like this can…

  • Korean man learned special technique in France

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean man learned special technique in France

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

  • Korean men eye Japan for long-term residence amid increased job opportunities, dating prospects

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Korean men eye Japan for long-term residence amid increased job opportunities, dating prospects

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

    Japan
  • WAY BETTER 2026 Global Warming Tour: YYJ Joins North America Indie Rock Extravaganza

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    WAY BETTER 2026 Global Warming Tour: YYJ Joins North America Indie Rock Extravaganza

    Photo Credits: WAY BETTER WAY BETTER’s 2026 World Tour ‘Global Warming’ is set to electrify North America, with YYJ (You…

    history
  • How do people become tour staff members?

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Like do they go to school to study something for it/get a degree in something such as music business? How…

    study
  • Seeking “brutally honest” feedback: I published 5 books on Amazon after retiring, but struggling with visibility.

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seeking “brutally honest” feedback: I published 5 books on Amazon after retiring, but struggling with visibility.

    Hello everyone, I am a writer from Korea who recently fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming an author after retiring.…

    K-pop
  • i love how age appropriate kiiikiii as a whole is

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i never intended to get into them, but i decided to tune in to support their debut since they’re MX’s…

    Social Media
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Latest Korean News

  • 카페인중독, ‘두바이 와플’ 22일 선출시…배민 할인 프로모션 진행December 22, 2025
    프리미엄 디저트 카페 브랜드 카페인중독이 오는 22일부터 28일까지 일주일간 ‘두바이… Read more: 카페인중독, ‘두바이 와플’ 22일 선출시…배민 할인 프로모션 진행
  • 서울SUN치과병원 배광학 병원장, 자체 디지털 원내기공소 구축December 22, 2025
    서울SUN치과병원 배광학 병원장은 자체 디지털 원내기공소를 운영하며 치과 진료 시스템을… Read more: 서울SUN치과병원 배광학 병원장, 자체 디지털 원내기공소 구축
  • 넷마블 마브렉스, 오픈렛저 투자… 게임에 AI 솔루션 채택December 22, 2025
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  • [포토뉴스] 김인호 산림청장, 국립한국자생식물원 전시온실 공사장 점검December 22, 2025
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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