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  • I am still unsure about this, advice needed!

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In July, I’ll be going to Stray Kids concert, and for the occasion, I thought of making some freebies to…

    Advice
  • Retrieving birth certificate

    Mar 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! My wife is a Korean national, brought to the United States as a child. We are going through the…

    Advice, family
  • New GNI date — F5 questions and advice.

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    GNI is indeed changing 4/1/25 to 4995만 5천원. Source: Korean and English reps at 1345 and the QnA on HiKorea.…

    Advice, Question
  • Why are Korean girls ghosting ?

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I (23M) am currently in Seoul and wanted to find someone on Tinder and Bumble. I’d say that I…

    Advice, Seoul
  • how do i make kpop friends? help me please !

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i really want to make some friends who are into kpop, but my irl friends aren’t into it. does anyone…

    Advice
  • I lost Family Registration Certificate

    Mar 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve lost my Family Registration Certificate. I recently naturalized and became a U.S. citizen, and now I want to sponsor…

    Advice, family
  • What dish should I buy the first time eating korean food and drinking soju?

    Mar 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m gonna try korean food and soju for the first time soon because finally there has opened a korean restaurant…

    Advice, Korean Food, Soju
  • Parliament passes bill to expand boards’ fiduciary duties

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Parliament passes bill to expand boards’ fiduciary duties

    South Korea’s National Assembly South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday passed an amendment to the Commercial Act to expand boards…

    Advice, Japan, KCC, New Law, Protest, Seoul
  • Need advice, fell for Korean phishing call

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My excuse is that I’m a Korean who grew up abroad all my life, but I’m also possibly just a…

    Advice, family, identification, Kakao, request, Seoul
  • Fans complain to much about stuff they cant change.

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Listen, I know you all want the best for your favorites and you all have cool ideas, but you are…

    Advice, KT
  • Making Kimchi Jjigae spicier?

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is it as simple as adding more Gochugaru? I used 3 1/2 teaspoons for 2 cups of stock, which seems…

    Advice, Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Should I sell my Aespa tickets? Advice needed

    Mar 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I got tickets because I enjoy their music and most of their songs, however, I’ve seen a few clips…

    Advice
  • Can anyone help me with this feeling? Please give me advice.

    Mar 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Every time there’s a concert of my 7 boys, i.e BTS ( solo or group), I make it a point…

    Advice, BTS
  • Thinking of an Exchange Term at Sejong – Any Advice?

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I’m from SEA, and I’m thinking about doing an exchange program for a term at Sejong University. My art…

    Advice, study
  • advice

    Feb 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    안녕하세요 Recently just finished learning hangul and I’m able to read all the words now, I’m wondering what I should…

    Advice
  • First time going to Seoul

    Feb 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone, I’m traveling for the first time to Seoul, for my girlfriend’s birthday and was wondering what would your…

    Advice, KT, Seoul, travel
  • I need help to go through the ticketing for blackpink world tour

    Feb 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My sister and I will be attending a Blackpink concert for the first time at one of their European dates.…

    Advice
  • How do I make the sauce for dakgangjeong at home?

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How do I make the sauce for dakgangjeong at home?

    I am Italian, lately I eat a lot of Korean food and I would like to learn how to make…

    Advice, Korean Food
  • Best Universities in Korea for 6G and Wireless Communications Research

    Feb 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m looking to apply for a Ph.D. in Korea with a focus on wireless communications, 6G, signal processing, and AI-driven…

    Advice, LG, Samsung, Seoul
  • Been a carat for years but ive never watched a single Dont lie episode, should I?

    Feb 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Before CARAT DAY ends, I need to confess that ive been a carat for 6 years and watched every single…

    Advice
  • Kpop songs originally intended for one artist but given to another

    Feb 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I was watching a performance of Taemin’s Advice and I found a comment that said that the song was…

    Advice
  • I would love to move to Korea

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am currently 31 and trying to get my GED how much do I need to go to school in…

    Advice, LG
  • Renouncing Korean Citizenship

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am an American Born citizen with dual citizenship to Korea because my grandparents reported my birth to the Korean…

    Advice, family, Military, Parents, request
  • Making friends in Seoul

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been living in Seoul for a year now but have found it pretty difficult to make friends here as…

    Advice, Seoul, travel
  • Has anyone from Michigan exchanged their drivers license for a Korean one?

    Feb 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I will probably need a car for my next job. So I need to get a Korean license. I think…

    Advice, driver
  • Gay foreign student looking at studying at a private Christian university in Korea. Would I get kicked out/suspended?

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a foreigner from the USA looking at several different graduate programmes across South Korea. There is an Engineering programme…

    Advice, LG, study
  • Tips & Recommendation for a couple visiting Korea for the first time (specific questions)

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! My husband and I are visit Korea for two weeks this month and I wanted to ask a few…

    Advice, Korean Food, Question, Suga
  • D-4 to D-2 Visa Change

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, I’m currently in South Korea, and my visa expires on May 30. The problem is, I’ll only receive…

    Advice
  • Volunteer in Cheonan

    Feb 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I come from Abudhabi, UAE & just arrived in Cheonan yesterday for medical treatment and will be here for…

    Advice, Medical
  • First kpop concert, I bought everything, what should I expect

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just like it sounds. I got all the signings, VIP, and photo ops. What do some of you veterans have…

    Advice
  • Questions regarding Korean language for my child

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys, I’ll make a long story short, married a korean woman, we’re living outside of korea, and will be…

    Advice, family, Korean Language, Question
  • Korean American thinking about performing conscription at the age of 31.

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As the title says I’m a 31 year old Korean American dual citizen male thinking about performing his conscription of…

    Advice, Korean American, Military, Old Korea
  • Sleeping with a fan on in a closed room

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Growing up, I was always told to never sleep with a fan on indoors/in a room because you will die.…

    Advice, Mystery
  • Can anyone recommend a good and reliable car shop (able to work on Mercedes)?

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After so many bs experiences with independent workshops in Korea, including one which recently tried to scam me for almost…

    Advice
  • Need advice about bank account

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys, so back in 2013 I made a student bank account in Kookmin Bank. Since leaving in 2014 I…

    Advice
  • Extra stinky kimchi?

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve eaten a lot of kimchi, both store bought and homemade, but I’ve never smelled one like this. I bought…

    Advice, Kimchi, Politics
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Latest Korean News

  • Hyundai Rotem seals record $6.5 bn K2 tank deal with PolandJuly 2, 2025
    Hyundai Rotem’s K2 battle tank (Courtesy of Hyundai Rotem) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai Rotem seals record $6.5 bn K2 tank deal with Poland
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    BTS are back (Courtesy of Yonhap) Now the wait is… Read more: The wait is over: BTS are back with new album, global tour in spring 2026
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    Aekyung Industrial’s hair care product brand Kerasys  Taekwang Industrial Co.,… Read more: Taekwang, Anchor Equity shortlisted for Aekyung stake
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    Kim Sung-hwan (left), CEO of Korea Investment & Securities, talks… Read more: Korea Investment & Securities, Capital Group eye product launch in Korea

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  • Made baek kimchi months ago…still good?July 1, 2025
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  • Are there any male-dominated fandoms for K-pop boy groups (besides TWICE for female groups)?July 1, 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