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  • ‘No Permission to Dance’: Venue closure in Busan leads to petition to change laws on live performances

    Aug 25, 2026
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    ‘No Permission to Dance’: Venue closure in Busan leads to petition to change laws on live performances

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

    Busan
  • Best sushi and cosmetic place in Busan

    Aug 23, 2026
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    Hi guys !!! If you come to Busan there is free cosmetic that you can try~ Plz check and if…

    Busan
  • Busan to host 2026 Medical Tourism Fair next week

    Aug 21, 2026
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    Busan to host 2026 Medical Tourism Fair next week

    Busan Metropolitan City will host the “2026 Medical Tourism Business Fair” at Grand Josun Busan on Wednesday and Thursday, city…

    Busan, daegu, Jeju, Medical, Tourism
  • Busan’s Haeundae named South Korea’s first global tourism zone

    Aug 18, 2026
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    Busan’s Haeundae named South Korea’s first global tourism zone

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

    Busan, Tourism
  • Horse racing authority hit for hosting races under extreme heat

    Aug 9, 2026
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    Horse racing authority hit for hosting races under extreme heat

    The country’s horse racing authority has caught flak for continuing race operations despite ongoing extreme heat across the country, raising…

    Busan, fail, Jeju, Question, Seoul
  • Baby’s first 게장

    Aug 7, 2026
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    Baby’s first 게장

    In Busan earlier this year. We didn’t expect him to like it but he went at it. submitted by /u/Picklesadog…

    Busan
  • Busan is becoming a stopover for human trafficking by fishing operations

    Aug 6, 2026
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    Busan is becoming a stopover for human trafficking by fishing operations

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

    Busan
  • Busan draws 2.4 mil. foreign tourists in 1st half of 2026, driven by BTS

    Aug 4, 2026
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    Busan draws 2.4 mil. foreign tourists in 1st half of 2026, driven by BTS

    submitted by /u/No-Advantage-579 [link] [comments]

    BTS, Busan
  • Busan to provide 1-year free pet insurance for adopted rescue dogs

    Aug 4, 2026
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    Busan to provide 1-year free pet insurance for adopted rescue dogs

    Busan Metropolitan City will provide one year of free pet insurance to residents who adopt rescued dogs from designated animal…

    Busan
  • Korea, Busan

    Aug 3, 2026
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    Korea, Busan

    DJI Mini 3 Pro, Gwangalli. NO edit 8: Galaxy S22 Ultra submitted by /u/IllustriousTerm4032 [link] [comments]

    Busan
  • Busan turns to tourism to save its female free-divers

    Aug 3, 2026
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    Busan turns to tourism to save its female free-divers

    Along the rocky coastlines of Korea, the ancient art of the “haenyeo” — traditional female free-divers who harvest sea life…

    Busan, Tourism, travel
  • Gwangalli Beach, Busan

    Jul 28, 2026
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    Gwangalli Beach, Busan

    Breakfast with an ocean view at Gwangalli Beach, Busan. One of the best things about traveling is that having a…

    Busan, travel
  • Thoughts on why Rescene went viral (Geoje Episode)

    Jul 26, 2026
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    There appears to be some sort of a gap between Korean and international audiences when it comes to why the…

    Busan, Japan, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Seoul
  • Some 52,000 visit K-Heritage House during UNESCO session in Busan

    Jul 25, 2026
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    Some 52,000 visit K-Heritage House during UNESCO session in Busan

    More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built to showcase Korea’s heritage, to mark the country’s first hosting…

    Busan
  • When culture loses to real estate: What closure of Han Kang’s bookstore says about Korea

    Jul 25, 2026
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    When culture loses to real estate: What closure of Han Kang’s bookstore says about Korea

    “Can the Han River ever beat the sea? Come visit Busan!” The celebratory remark by Busan’s Kyungnam High School baseball…

    Busan, Han Kang, Seoul
  • Foreign tourism surge boosts Busan businesses as city targets 5 million visitors this year

    Jul 21, 2026
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    Foreign tourism surge boosts Busan businesses as city targets 5 million visitors this year

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

    Busan, Tourism
  • Busan exhibition features Korea’s UNESCO Memory of the World documentary heritage

    Jul 20, 2026
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    Busan exhibition features Korea’s UNESCO Memory of the World documentary heritage

    To celebrate hosting UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session, Korea opened a rare, sweeping exhibition on Monday, bringing together all…

    Busan, history, Joseon
  • Korea reimagines its independence ideals as tool for modern diplomacy

    Jul 20, 2026
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    Korea reimagines its independence ideals as tool for modern diplomacy

    Korea’s heritage officials and policy experts gathered Monday to explore how cultural assets can become a foundation for global cooperation…

    Busan, Discussion, Peace
  • Always with Pork Gukbap haha

    Jul 20, 2026
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    Always with Pork Gukbap haha

    Anyway, I went to Busan last weekend for a dance event and had some Pork Gukbap—it was so good! 😀…

    Busan, Pork
  • Korean gay/lesbian nightlife recs?

    Jul 18, 2026
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    Hello! My partner and I are visiting Seoul and Busan in September and are looking for gay/lesbian nightlife events, activities…

    Busan, KT, Seoul
  • Korean gift etiquette/culture: What gifts should I bring for my good Korean friend and her family hosting me in Busan? 🇨🇦🇰🇷

    Jul 14, 2026
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    Hello there! I am going to Busan to visit and spend time with my friend. We have been good friends…

    Busan, family, Parents, Question
  • IRION Breaks the Fourth Wall — And Debuts Like They Never Needed a Script

    Jul 11, 2026
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    IRION Breaks the Fourth Wall — And Debuts Like They Never Needed a Script

    Hwang Ji Ah, WOOAH’s Nana, tripleS’s Kaede, and AISA turn a fictional idol drama into the realest debut of the…

    BTS, Busan, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Photography, travel
  • I’m meeting up with my friend’s family when I go to korea this time.

    Jul 8, 2026
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    I’m meeting up with my friend’s family when I go to korea this time. Is there a comfortable restaurant we…

    Busan, family, Seoul
  • Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history

    Jul 7, 2026
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    Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history

    A full-scale replica of Korea’s historic diplomatic vessel, the Joseon Tongsinsa, is taking to the seas this month to celebrate…

    Busan, history, Imjin War, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Peace, request
  • What’s a K-pop prediction that you got entirely wrong?

    Jun 28, 2026
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    I’m totally stealing this from the World Cup sub but I thought it was a really interesting discussion point: what…

    BTS, Busan, Discussion, K-pop, squid game
  • CHAEVI wins government EV fast-charger contracts

    Jun 25, 2026
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    CHAEVI wins government EV fast-charger contracts

    CHAEVI, Korea’s largest operator of public electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure, has won two government contracts — one from the Korea…

    Busan, daegu, Seoul
  • Busan brings ‘Carmen’ to waterfront under summer stars

    Jun 20, 2026
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    Busan brings ‘Carmen’ to waterfront under summer stars

    On a sweeping industrial expanse along Busan’s historic waterfront, workers will soon begin transforming a prominent landmark development site into…

    Busan
  • HYBE apologizes for delay on 1st night of BTS world tour in Busan

    Jun 13, 2026
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    HYBE apologizes for delay on 1st night of BTS world tour in Busan

    HYBE, the agency behind K-pop boy band BTS, issued a formal apology after the first night of the group’s world…

    apology, BTS, Busan, K-pop
  • Nazi German delegation concluded Korea visit with tour of army boot camp at 공덕리 outside Seoul and final luncheon before departing for Manchuria (May 12, 1939)

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Nazi German delegation concluded Korea visit with tour of army boot camp at 공덕리 outside Seoul and final luncheon before departing for Manchuria (May 12, 1939)

    I am documenting the last portion of the newspaper coverage of a high-profile world tour by a Nazi German newspaper…

    Ancient Korea, Busan, daegu, Daejeon, germany, Japan, Korean Cuisine, purpose, Question, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • Trying to remember a meal

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Hello everyone! In 2021 I visited Busan and I happened upon a seafood restaurant I can’t stop thinking about. The…

    Busan, family
  • Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly

    Jun 10, 2026
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    Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly

    Korea’s tourism authorities are turning their attention to traditional street markets, launching a standardized campaign Friday to target long-standing consumer…

    Busan, Tourism, travel
  • PM calls for crowd control measures ahead of BTS concert in Busan

    Jun 9, 2026
    in News
    PM calls for crowd control measures ahead of BTS concert in Busan

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok told officials Tuesday to ensure crowd control and crack down on tourist overcharging, scalped tickets and…

    BTS, Busan, Seoul, Tourism
  • Does anybody have the recipe for Dwaeji-gukbap?

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I lived in Busan for almost 3 months this year and since coming back to my home country, Czechia,…

    Busan
  • (ROUNDUP) Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor

    Jun 4, 2026
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    (ROUNDUP) Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor

    SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) — The ruling Democratic Party (DP) clinched a resounding victory in the local elections and parliamentary…

    Busan, fail, martial law, Seoul
  • BTS vs. price gouging? Gov’t steps in before Busan shows

    Jun 3, 2026
    in News
    BTS vs. price gouging? Gov’t steps in before Busan shows

    Korean authorities are moving to crack down on alleged hotel price gouging and reservation abuses after BTS members publicly criticized…

    BTS, Busan, K-pop, Survey
  • Negative campaigning overshadows local elections

    May 31, 2026
    in News
    Negative campaigning overshadows local elections

    Korea’s June 3 local elections have entered their final stretch amid a surge of allegations and political attacks, with negative…

    Busan, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul invites families to free weekend circus classesAugust 26, 2026
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    Trading volumes surged at Korean crypto exchanges in recent days… Read more: Global crypto rally sends trading volumes soaring at Korean exchanges
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    COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh — Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees… Read more: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh demand safe return to Myanmar
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    Seoul plans to inspect hotels near Yeouido ahead of the… Read more: Seoul to crack down on overpriced hotel rates ahead of major fireworks festival

Latest Community Feeds

  • Are K-pop Vocal Analyses Actually Reliable?August 27, 2026
  • Who do you think can be kpop gg’s successors (just for fun, keep it light)August 27, 2026
  • Korea’s K-12 enrollment hits record low as immigrant-background students hit record highAugust 27, 2026
  • Simple but delicious Galchi SotbapAugust 27, 2026
  • Korean mixed rice- please help troubleshoot sticky mushy rice!August 27, 2026
  • Korea to launch homegrown Nuri rocket on Oct. 7August 27, 2026
  • 4th gen kpop idols you know who have disappear from social media?August 27, 2026
  • Yi Hani dance skills (Tuide Debut Sun Kiss )August 27, 2026
  • China Shaken by ‘Carcinogen-Soaked’ Cabbages… Were They Distributed to Korea?August 27, 2026
  • Addicted to TXT’s Lovesong? Didn’t think that was possible.August 27, 2026
  • Every now and then I get back to watching Taeyang’s wedding dress song. And every time I think he’s a jerk in this.August 27, 2026
  • Was CORTIS actually mocking Hanroro, or is this being read way too literally?August 27, 2026
  • Thoughts about group dynamics in Kpop and what happens when it doesn’t work?August 27, 2026
  • Help finding an unknown Korean hot sauceAugust 27, 2026
  • Made 두부조림 (braised tofu) for the first time!!!August 27, 2026
  • The $28 “kimbap” that took over the US Open — Korea’s humble lunchbox is having a New York momentAugust 27, 2026
  • Made a few Korean dishes for dinner 👀 Can you tell which ones?August 27, 2026
  • at the malbok party somebody said his son “drank seaweed soup” and the whole room groaned. it means he failed his examAugust 27, 2026
  • Artificial Analysis: “South Korea has once again established a clear #3 position in the global AI race, trailing only the United States and China”August 27, 2026
  • [COVER STORY] Korean companies offer job opportunities to USFK veteransAugust 27, 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