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  • Coupang needs to resolve cybersecurity to prosper

    Feb 18, 2026
    in News
    Coupang needs to resolve cybersecurity to prosper

    Coupang’s customer data breach has exposed numerous problems. 33.67 million customer records, including 148 million shipping addresses, were leaked. This…

    apology, Coupang
  • A1di’s Geonwoo is getting accused of extremely rude behaviour by KBS staff

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Geonwoo had a lot of controversies in the past when it comes to his behaviour. During Boy’s Planet two he…

    apology, Stress
  • Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Photo & Video Credits: Woollim Entertainment Milestone in Lee Daeyeol’s career Lee Daeyeol, best known as Golden Child’s steadfast leader…

    apology, history, K-pop
  • Korean province apologizes to Vietnamese people after ‘import young foreign women’ remark draws backlash

    Feb 9, 2026
    in News
    Korean province apologizes to Vietnamese people after ‘import young foreign women’ remark draws backlash

    South Jeolla Province issued a formal apology to the Vietnamese public after Jindo County Gov. Kim Hee-soo sparked backlash by…

    apology, Controversy
  • President Lee Publicly Slams Chamber of Commerce Report as ‘Fake News,’ Prompts Immediate Apology

    Feb 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

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  • kpop stans will defend anything (eunwoo’s tax evasion controversy)

    Jan 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i made the mistake of opening the comment section under cha eunwoo’s apology letter. for anyone who is unaware, he’s…

    apology, Controversy, Crime, Sex, sexual assault
  • Kim Yo Jong “Improving inter-Korean relations is a hope-inflated daydream… an apology is due for the provocation”

    Jan 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Kim Yo Jong, deputy department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, said on the 13th,…

    apology, North Korea, Seoul
  • Conservative party’s support slips despite growth in loyal base

    Dec 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Conservative party’s support slips despite growth in loyal base

    South Korea’s main opposition People Power Party is struggling to translate a surge in loyal party members into broader public…

    apology, BTS, daegu, fail, history, Lawmakers, martial law, Scandal, Survey, Warning
  • What the hell was wrong with the AAA sound quality?

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    At this point, I feel like the people who organized the Asian Artist Award show needs to come out with…

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  • Kpop stans being mad at BTS for not being “cancelled”

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sometimes I’m surprised by how vile K-pop fans are towards BTS, but honestly, their reactions don’t surprise me. The industry…

    apology, BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Analyzing the Claim: Allegations of Misogyny Against the Leader of Alpha Drive One

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The allegation of misogyny against Alpha Drive One’s leader, Leo, stems from controversial lyrics he authored in the past which…

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  • The truth behind the ‘Daiso knee incident’ controversy “I hope this ends without further damage to customers and employees.”

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A video of a female employee at a Daiso store kneeling and apologizing to a customer went viral on social…

    apology, Controversy, Question, Social Media
  • [Editorial] Boozing, luxe gifts, playing royalty: Yoon and Kim must pay for privatizing power

    Nov 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As investigations into former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee continue, the public is learning in detail just…

    apology, Discussion, history, martial law, Seoul, Soju
  • NPS sees $630 mn loss tied to MBK-owned Homeplus; vows GP selection reform

    Oct 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    NPS sees $630 mn loss tied to MBK-owned Homeplus; vows GP selection reform

    Kim Tae-hyun, chairman of the National Pension Service, answers lawmakers’ questions during an annual parliamentary audit on Oct. 24, 2025…

    apology, fail, Lawmakers, Question
  • MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Michael ByungJu Kim, founder and chairman of MBK Partners MBK Partners, a North Asia-focused private equity firm, on Wednesday issued…

    apology, fail, Lotte, Question, Seoul
  • Found guilty for biting off attempted-rapist’s tongue 6 decades ago, Choi Mal-ja gets overdue apology

    Jul 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Found guilty for biting off attempted-rapist’s tongue 6 decades ago, Choi Mal-ja gets overdue apology

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

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  • Korean Woman Fired After ‘Photo Booth Assault’ in Vietnam — Company Issues Apology | 베트남 ‘포토부스 폭행’ 韓여성 퇴사 조치…회사는 사과문 공지 | 연합뉴스

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Woman Fired After ‘Photo Booth Assault’ in Vietnam — Company Issues Apology | 베트남 ‘포토부스 폭행’ 韓여성 퇴사 조치…회사는 사과문 공지 | 연합뉴스

    A Korean company has fired one of its female employees after she and another Korean woman were involved in the…

    apology, netizens, Social Media
  • Korean TikToker Won Jeong, with 54.8M followers, Convicted of SA, Is Posting Again, and Millions Think He’s Innocent Due to Misinformation

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A TikToker named Won Jeong (원정맨), with over 54.8 million followers, was convicted of quasi-r*pe (준강간) in South Korea —…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, fail, Justice, KT, Punishment, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault
  • Have kiss of life been uncancelled finally?

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Yes i want to stan them again because i really love their music and their concept, but hadn’t been interacting…

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  • Junhan’s comment really disappointed me, this isn’t just curiosity, it’s racial stereotyping

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I usually just lurk here, but after reading what Junhan said in that Bubble Q&A, I couldn’t stay quiet. Basically,…

    apology, Curiosity, Question, Scandal, Suga
  • Is there any proof that the Kiss of Life excuse was created by AI?

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In this case, I’m talking about the second apology, which was written by the members. I’m asking because in literally…

    apology, Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Police inaction led to the murder of wife’s cousin

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Police inaction led to the murder of wife’s cousin

    Recently my wife’s cousin got murdered at only 32 years old by her ex. A few months ago, she cooked…

    apology, family
  • Accountability goes both ways: the accuser and the accused.

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In light of the recent Karina instagram post scandal: I’ve been seeing a lot of misinformation about the situation from…

    apology, Japan, Scandal, Sex
  • kpop stans need to understand that people are not forced to accept apologies

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, I want to make it very clear that I will never support hate. No matter what an…

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  • What makes a genuine apology and what should we expect?

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A lot of people are making posts and asking what it would take to forgive Kiss of Life. I wanted…

    apology, fail
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    1.Beware of the election seasons Politics is a sensitive issue everywhere around the world, and this holds very true in…

    apology, Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Politics, Protest
  • Kpop idols that didn’t gaf when they got hate bombarded

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Are there any idols that just did not care at all when they got hate bombarded for doing something K-pop…

    apology, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Scandal
  • What are some examples of good apologies in K-pop?

    Apr 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For me, a good apology statement is one that directly addresses the issue, apologizes specifically to the group or groups…

    apology, K-pop
  • K-DIDDY: Kim Soo-hyun Scandal UPDATES

    Mar 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    K-DIDDY: Kim Soo-hyun Scandal UPDATES

    Just a few hours ago the legal representative of Kim Sae-ron’s family held a press conference and released photos of…

    apology, family, Kakao, netizens, Scandal, Stress
  • Baek Jong Won issues an apology following the series of controversies surrounding his food company

    Mar 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Baek Jong Won issues an apology following the series of controversies surrounding his food company

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

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  • Lee Mujin didn’t attend his own show, Lee Mujin Service because of the conflict between KBS and One hunded company.

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lee Mujin did not attend the recording of KBS YouTube’s “Limousine Service” due to an escalating conflict between his agency,…

    apology, fail
  • I really don’t know where to post this – but here are my observations on non-OT13 Carats

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I literally cannot post this anywhere, even on r/seventeen. Please do be civil and respect those who are OT11. Like…

    apology, Controversy, Discussion, family, Koreans, Scandal
  • Starship apologizes after their official weibo account reposted a post of a malicious ai/deep fake edit of IVE’s Yujin

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This happened just 3 hours ago. Here’s the apology They said the staff was supposed to report the hate posts,…

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  • I owe ITZY and MIDZY a sincere apology!

    Dec 31, 2024
    in Community

    I’m a little late, but I heard Imaginary Friend playing in the background of someone’s livestream a few days ago,…

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  • Yoon ‘apology’ meme

    Dec 7, 2024
    in Community
    Yoon ‘apology’ meme

    Leaving aside that there is no constitutional provision that allows the President to unilaterally hand their powers over to an…

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  • South Korea’s president apologizes for martial law

    Dec 7, 2024
    in News
    South Korea’s president apologizes for martial law

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes for martial law in a nationally televised speech on December 7, 2024 (Courtesy…

    apology, martial law
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Latest Korean News

  • Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)February 21, 2026
    According to Walter Hillier, the British consul to Korea from… Read more: Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)
  • Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean OlympianFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong became South… Read more: Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean Olympian
  • S. Korea wins silver in men’s short track relayFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — South Korea seized the silver medal in the… Read more: S. Korea wins silver in men’s short track relay
  • Short tracker bids adieu to Olympics after record-setting runFebruary 21, 2026
    South Korean short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong bid… Read more: Short tracker bids adieu to Olympics after record-setting run
  • S. Korean short trackers win gold, silver in women’s 1,500mFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — Short track speed skaters Kim Gil-li and Choi… Read more: S. Korean short trackers win gold, silver in women’s 1,500m

Latest Community Feeds

  • Another charm Korean dumpling.February 21, 2026
  • Kpop journal – how do you use it, what would you like from it?February 21, 2026
  • Kongbul – Bean Sprout BulgogiFebruary 21, 2026
  • Wtf is HYBE doing with their GG’s? Every single one has problemsFebruary 21, 2026
  • Jjajang vs GanjjajangFebruary 21, 2026
  • Have you ever tried jjajang tteokbokki? ^^ It’s tastier than I expected~~ I also enjoyed the fried rice—thank you, it was delicious!February 21, 2026
  • Official lyrics and line distributions videosFebruary 21, 2026
  • Are there any groups where the members have conflicts with each other? Or maybe not a real conflict, but they don’t get along very well.February 21, 2026
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tombFebruary 21, 2026
  • My attempt at Kimchi Sundubu JjigaeFebruary 21, 2026
  • Cast iron simmered brisket (Korean suyuk) with fresh napa cabbage geotjeoriFebruary 20, 2026
  • Game mocking martial law pulledFebruary 20, 2026
  • Korean Food Wholesale in IndiaFebruary 20, 2026
  • Korean Convenience Store Snack Haul from My TripFebruary 20, 2026
  • What’s the best way to enjoy samgyeopsal?February 20, 2026
  • Im new to kpop, can you help me find songs?February 20, 2026
  • ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars call for Korean culture to be mainstream: “Drop the K”February 20, 2026
  • What’s the K-pop equivalent of the “Khia Asylum”?February 20, 2026
  • I did a 3,000 km (1,900-mile) bike ride across Korea, and here’s a montageFebruary 20, 2026
  • Yoon’s meal during Seollal, tteokguk, seasoned gim and kimchiFebruary 20, 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