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  • HYBE Raided for Insider Trading – The News Has Hit TMZ So I think it’s Serious

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Link: https://www.tmz.com/2025/05/29/hybe-bts-management-company-raided-south-korea/ I’m kinda surprised that TMZ would pick this up, but I think it’s because BTS is such a…

    BTS, Scandal
  • BLACKPINK’s JENNIE becomes the First K-pop Artist to have multiple songs spend at least 50 days on Spotify’s Global top 10

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BLACKPINK’s Jennie‘s smash hit “Like JENNIE” continues to go strong and has just set new milestones on Spotify. “Like JENNIE”…

    BTS, K-pop
  • HYBE Bang under financial watchdog’s scrutiny for alleged unfair trading

    May 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE Bang under financial watchdog’s scrutiny for alleged unfair trading

    HYBE CEO Bang Si-hyuk (Courtesy of Yonhap) Bang Si-hyuk, founder and chairman of HYBE Co., the South Korean entertainment giant…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, request, Seoul
  • HYBE to sell SM Entertainment shares to Tencent for $177 mn

    May 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE to sell SM Entertainment shares to Tencent for $177 mn

    HYBE lost its bid to take control of SM Entertainment to Kakao in 2023 HYBE Co., the second largest shareholder…

    BTS, driver, K-pop, Kakao
  • Top 75 Highest First-Week Sales for Idol Solo Albums on the Hanteo Chart

    May 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I initially did a post on this topic just over 9 months ago, and a lot of high-profile solo albums…

    BTS, LG, purpose, Suga
  • SEVENTEEN’s 10th Anniversary is well-celebrated and seems to be well-funded than BTS’s 10th Anniversary

    May 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is not to pit them against each other or fuel a fanwar. This is after all companies decisions. I…

    BTS, Military, Suga
  • fromis_9 Graces Harper’s BAZAAR Korea June 2025 with Fresh Style and Upcoming Music Plans

    May 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    fromis_9 Graces Harper’s BAZAAR Korea June 2025 with Fresh Style and Upcoming Music Plans

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. ASND Label (Achieve Something Never Done Before) In the June 2025 issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea, fromis_9 presents…

    BTS, K-pop
  • I don’t understand why people took the shaman so seriously.

    May 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I live in India so I am familiar with all kinds of hocus pocus. We take superstition to a completely…

    BTS, family
  • IVE’s Rei Captivates in Cosmopolitan Korea x KINKO June 2025: A Fresh Look at the Rising K-pop Star

    May 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Rei Captivates in Cosmopolitan Korea x KINKO June 2025: A Fresh Look at the Rising K-pop Star

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment. Cosmopolitan Korea KINKO Fans of K-pop group IVE are in for a treat as Rei, the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • POBA bullish on REITs, real estate debts and senior housing

    May 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    POBA bullish on REITs, real estate debts and senior housing

    Huh Jang, chief investment officer of the Public Officials Benefit Association, speaks at ASK 2025 on May 22 South Korea’s…

    BTS, Seoul
  • funny throwback story of when i attended free BTS concerts in 2013-2014

    May 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i think it was either 2013 or 2014 where it was insanely easy to get free kpop concert tickets as…

    BTS
  • Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation in W Korea June 2025 Pictorial and Makes Hollywood Debut in John Wick Spinoff

    May 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation in W Korea June 2025 Pictorial and Makes Hollywood Debut in John Wick Spinoff

    Photo Credits: W Korea. SARAM Entertainment Sooyoung, the multi-talented singer and actress from Girls’ Generation (SNSD), is captivating fans once…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Japan Music Awards – BEST K-POP SONG IN JAPAN

    May 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The award ceremony took place Japan Music Awards 2025. The best K-pop song in Japan was recognized as Ditto by…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop
  • Do you guys think bxg ship actually cause malexfemale idols not interacting as freely as before?

    May 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Everyone must already know about this popular opinion like “Dont ship malexfemale idols, they might be uncomfortable/awkward with other!” But…

    BTS, Sex
  • Chuu in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea May 2025: Exclusive Elizabeth Arden x Juicy Couture Pictorial & Latest Updates

    May 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Chuu in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea May 2025: Exclusive Elizabeth Arden x Juicy Couture Pictorial & Latest Updates

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Elizabeth Arden. Juicy Couture. K-pop sensation Chuu, known offstage as Kim Ji-woo, is set to…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • J-Hope Shines in Billboard May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes, Global Tour Triumphs, and What’s Next for BTS’s Dance Leader

    May 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    J-Hope Shines in Billboard May 2025 Pictorial: Behind the Scenes, Global Tour Triumphs, and What’s Next for BTS’s Dance Leader

    Photo Credits: Billboard BigHit Music Hero Image: Billboard J-Hope, the electrifying dancer, rapper, and singer-songwriter of BTS, commands the spotlight…

    BTS, history, K-pop, Military, Seoul
  • NEW Albums that are No Skips: Currently

    May 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Baekhyun – Essence of Reverie: I don’t think there has ever been a project of his that I have not…

    BTS
  • Korean firms rush to issue bonds before presidential election

    May 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean firms rush to issue bonds before presidential election

    Central business district in downtown Seoul  South Korean companies are flocking to the corporate bond market ahead of the country’s…

    BTS, Seoul
  • K-Pop Reddit thinks it‘s okay to hate on certain groups depending on how their fans behave on other platforms!

    May 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    K-Pop Reddit thinks it‘s okay to hate on certain groups depending on how their fans behave on other completely unrelated…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, purpose, Social Media
  • What’s your favorite kind of Kpop content?

    May 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After going in a kpop rabbit hole the past few days (as someone who hasn’t really given a shit abt…

    BTS
  • Korea Securities Finance eyes its 1st foreign bond sale in 2026

    May 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea Securities Finance eyes its 1st foreign bond sale in 2026

    The exterior view of Korea Securities Finance’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul Korea Securities Finance Corp. (KSF) is preparing to issue…

    BTS, history, Korea Development, Seoul
  • K-Pop Discographies Who You Really Wanted To Like (but don’t)?

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I got into K-pop in 2020 and while I really was only interested in BTS for the majority of that…

    BTS, K-pop, Military
  • thinking about offloading album collection. Have you done so and did you have any regrets?

    May 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I moved apartments about six months ago and I noticed I have never unpacked my albums collection. I opened one…

    BTS, LG, Perspectives
  • Comment your biases and let people describe you

    May 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Saw this on someone else’s post, but thought it would be a fun game for everyone to play. You comment…

    BTS
  • What are your favourite boy group live vocals moment SPECIFICALLY with a fast/upbeat/intense song?

    May 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a sucker for some delicious live vocals but i often find the most common suggestions that show off idols’…

    BTS
  • does opening kpop online store still worth it?

    May 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been planning to open up once again an online shop for k-pop but I am very hesitant and full…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Listened to an audio of my ex singing untold truth

    May 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not really a regular of BTS or kpop, but a few years ago when I was with my ex,…

    BTS, family
  • Appreciation post about Zane Low interview with Jhope

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s been awhile since I watched a BTS interview, but it appeared in my recommendations. The interviewer questions were amazing,…

    BTS, Question
  • Kookmin Bank raises $700 mn in forex bonds amid strong demand

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kookmin Bank raises $700 mn in forex bonds amid strong demand

    Kookmin Bank’s new headquarter building in Yeouido, Seoul Kookmin Bank, a unit of KB Financial Group, raised $700 million in…

    BTS, martial law, POSCO, Seoul
  • K-pop stocks surge as China set to loosen cultural ban after 9 years

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop stocks surge as China set to loosen cultural ban after 9 years

    TikTok embraces BTS’ 10th debut anniversary hashtag campaign Shares in South Korea’s leading entertainment companies are rallying amid growing signs…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Military, Seoul
  • jongseob appreciation rambles from a new p1ece

    Apr 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    okay so i’ve vaguely listened to p1’s music since debut but recently i’ve become a super fan of them and…

    BTS, Sex
  • BTS not expecting to be so big is a big reason as to why they became so big

    Apr 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know without context the title sounds confusing, but hear me out. BTS came from a tiny company that was…

    BTS, K-pop
  • S.Korea’s top 4 financial holding firms cheer upbeat Q1 results

    Apr 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s top 4 financial holding firms cheer upbeat Q1 results

    (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  South Korea’s top four financial holding companies – Shinhan, KB, Hana and Woori – reported stellar…

    BTS
  • I think we will start seeing SM promote their groups even past their peaks

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this is an unpopular opinion. I’m not an SM stan and I don’t stan any group under them…

    BTS, Japan
  • From a business pov how would it be if hybe builds an OTT app for BTS content?

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BTS have a lot of paid content like- Bon voyage (4 seasons) BTS in the soop (2 seasons) America hustle…

    BTS, Suga
  • I don’t quite understand BTS’ strategy… someone care explain

    Apr 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t claim to know all the details and context and the whys behind their actions but as an outsider…

    BTS, Curiosity, Military
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Latest Korean News

  • Korea Post to commit $150 mn to mid-cap infrastructure fundsMay 30, 2025
    Korea Post’s logo Korea Post will commit $150 million to… Read more: Korea Post to commit $150 mn to mid-cap infrastructure funds
  • South Korea’s startup M&A winter deepens capital bottleneck  May 30, 2025
    (Couresty of Getty Images)  South Korea’s startup M&A winter has… Read more: South Korea’s startup M&A winter deepens capital bottleneck  
  • Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on KosdaqMay 30, 2025
    Characters from The Baby Shark family joined the 2024 White… Read more: Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on Kosdaq
  • Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival RheinmetallMay 29, 2025
    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer… Read more: Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall
  • NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetiteMay 29, 2025
    The National Pension Service is headquartered in Jeonju, North Jeolla… Read more: NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetite

Latest Community Feeds

  • Rewarding myself after recovering from a stomach virusMay 30, 2025
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  • HYBE Raided for Insider Trading – The News Has Hit TMZ So I think it’s SeriousMay 30, 2025
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  • Getting rid of my 2 concert tickets to see Blackpink in Chicago on July 18May 29, 2025
  • Are there more Korean short channels like this?May 29, 2025
  • Gochujang spotted at Costco!May 29, 2025
  • Korean residents: Anyone going to 싸이흠뻑쇼/Summerswag this year? (I need your help getting tickets)May 29, 2025
  • How to convert a file to an HWP?May 29, 2025
  • South Korean Navy’s P-3 Orion(maritime patrol aircraft) crashed in Pohang, killing 4 people.May 29, 2025
  • More South Korean young adults economically ‘inactive’, especially women and college gradsMay 29, 2025
  • Forever gonna be sick over how kpop stans reacted to Taeils caseMay 29, 2025
  • How do you think Korea will evolve in the next few years?May 29, 2025
  • Examples of Han (한/恨, the cultural concept)?May 29, 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