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  • ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Feb 15, 2026
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    ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. GUCCI The Black Label In the February issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea, ANNIE doesn’t just wear…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, study
  • Netflix to produce ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 3

    Jan 16, 2026
    in News
    Netflix to produce ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 3

    Netflix has confirmed production of the third season of its hit Korean cooking competition show “Culinary Class Wars.” Unlike the…

    Celebrity
  • IVE’s Wonyoung Glows in Allure Korea x BARRIE February 2026: The Fashion Evolution of a Generation’s Muse

    Jan 15, 2026
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    IVE’s Wonyoung Glows in Allure Korea x BARRIE February 2026: The Fashion Evolution of a Generation’s Muse

    Photo Credits:  Starship Entertainment Allure Korea BARRIE A New Chapter in Visual Luxury The teaser photos for IVE’s Wonyoung on the…

    Celebrity, Social Media, study
  • Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Jan 7, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Photo Credits: AHC Beauty – SM Entertainment – aespa’s Winter, the K-pop siren with porcelain poise, steps into the spotlight…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • kpop stans and hybe derangement syndrome

    Jan 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    recently i came across an article on twitter posted by a gossip site, pannchoa. if you’re not familiar, they post…

    BTS, Celebrity, Discussion, Fame, Question
  • Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Jan 3, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Calvin Klein. BigHit Music Directing a single image into a movementIn December 2025, Jungkook of BTS…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, study
  • Would you hand your baby to your kpop idol

    Jan 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This isn’t like a moral judgement question or anything but I did always find it a bit funny(?) when ppl…

    Celebrity, Question
  • Why Bae Suzy is the Ultimate All-Rounder and still “Nation’s First Love” in 2025

    Dec 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As an International Fan of Bae Suzy from India, I recently started exploring Bae Suzy’s career, after watching her in…

    Celebrity, Fame, family, Gen Z, K-drama, K-pop, LG, Millennials, MZ generation, Naver
  • BTOB’s Lee Changsub Captivates in Arena Homme+ Korea January 2026: Elegance, Emotion, and Artistic Evolution in Focus

    Dec 24, 2025
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    BTOB’s Lee Changsub Captivates in Arena Homme+ Korea January 2026: Elegance, Emotion, and Artistic Evolution in Focus

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea. BTOB Company BTOB’s Lee Changsub: A New Chapter of Refined Expression Arena Homme+ Korea’s January…

    Celebrity, K-pop, Social Media
  • 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
  • Can someone please translate these for me? (I don’t know any Korean so I apologize/한국말 잘 못해요)

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Can someone please translate these for me? (I don’t know any Korean so I apologize/한국말 잘 못해요)

    I was watching a Korean film on YouTube (called “beauty water” it contains gore and body horror so please be…

    Celebrity, Question
  • DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical

    Dec 10, 2025
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    DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical

    Calls to support the actor Cho Jin-woong spread among lawmakers in the ruling Democratic Party (DP) after he announced his…

    Celebrity, Crime, history, Lawmakers, Question, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault
  • Something is concealed beneath the surface of the Korean news.

    Dec 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Something is concealed beneath the surface of the Korean news.

    There has long been a rumor in Korea that when the government wants to cover up major political issues, they…

    Celebrity, Controversy, Scandal
  • Chuei Liyu Draws His Own Destiny: Inside W Korea’s November 2025 Pictorial Preview and the Making of a New K-Fashion Muse

    Dec 2, 2025
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    Chuei Liyu Draws His Own Destiny: Inside W Korea’s November 2025 Pictorial Preview and the Making of a New K-Fashion Muse

    Photo Credits: W Korea FNC Entertainment There is a particular kind of quiet voltage that only a true rising star…

    Affinity, BTS, Celebrity, Fame, K-pop, Seoul, Suga
  • BTS’s Jungkook Ignites Rolling Stone UK’s December 2025 Cover: A Global, High-Fashion Preview of the Next BTS Era

    Dec 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS’s Jungkook Ignites Rolling Stone UK’s December 2025 Cover: A Global, High-Fashion Preview of the Next BTS Era

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone UK. BigHit Music Jungkook of BTS is set to front the December 2025 issue of Rolling…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, Seoul, Suga
  • A discussion post about hating or antis. Let’s have a respectful discussion.

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have no particular opinion about any artist really. I prefer the music of some artists but I genuinely don’t…

    Celebrity, Discrimination, Discussion, Protest
  • Why can’t non kpop fans understand that a bias doesn’t have to be a crush?

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve noticed that every time I talk to my non kpop fan friends about my bias, they always mention her…

    Celebrity, Cheese
  • From K-beauty to K-dentistry, Korea’s next wave has dazzling smile

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    From K-beauty to K-dentistry, Korea’s next wave has dazzling smile

    A patient receives a dental treatment at a clinic in South Korea After the K-beauty, K-content and K-food, it’s now…

    Celebrity, Curiosity, driver, K-pop, Korean Food, Medical, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • The amount of people who fake being fans just to start drama is so pathetic. Why are Kpop fans in the big 2025 still falling for the most obvious troll bait post 😭

    Oct 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Seeing LSFs comment section under Spaghetti honestly made me wanna post this. The amount of obvious fake accounts pretending to…

    BTS, Celebrity
  • S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    5th PharmaResearch Global Symposium (Courtesy of PharmaResearch) Shares of South Korea’s beauty device makers are soaring as foreign visitors flock…

    Celebrity, Japan, LG, Medical, Samsung, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • There’s a difference between a parasocial relationship and a celebrity crush, but nobody wants to listen

    Oct 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am a K-pop stan, which unfortunately is losing its fandom culture due to an influx of new fans joining,…

    Celebrity, family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Teenager
  • BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    BTS member Suga (left) poses for a commemorative photo with Yonsei Health System CEO Ki-chang Keum BTS member Suga (real…

    BTS, Celebrity, family, Seoul, Suga
  • Gen 4 and Gen 5 are probably a golden age of choreo

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Golden ages are usually identified in retrospect. Golden ages end for a variety of reasons. One is a genre can…

    Celebrity, Ewha, KT, Question
  • Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. MNET Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess is gearing up to be one of the most talked-about…

    Celebrity, Discussion, history, Japan, Old Korea, Question, Social Media
  • Is IU the most beloved celebrity in the whole S.Korea industry?

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was just watching IU’s latest drama and browsed through some fan interactions and noticed how constant warm welcome she…

    Celebrity
  • When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Photo Credits: Puma Fila Nile Vogue Magazine Seoul, 2025. The streets outside Hongdae Station are a frontline runway: chunky New Balances…

    Advertisement, BTS, Celebrity, Gen Z, history, Japan, KT, LG, myeongdong, Peace, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • Jennie Signals a New Era in Eyewear Chic with Ray-Ban’s First Pop-Up Store in Korea

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jennie Signals a New Era in Eyewear Chic with Ray-Ban’s First Pop-Up Store in Korea

    Photo Credits: Ray-Ban ODD ATELIER jennie_blvckpink Instagram account When Jennie Kim steps into a room, the air shifts. That ineffable…

    Celebrity, Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea’s signature spices, sauces: niche market turning into fierce global battleground

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s signature spices, sauces: niche market turning into fierce global battleground

    A Dongwon Home Food outlet selling Vivid Kichen brand food In South Korea, there were recently unpleasant disputes over the…

    Celebrity, CJ Cheiljedang, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Oyster, Samyang, Seoul, Suga
  • Ive’s Yujin’s comments about wanting to live abroad are incredibly offensive

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Yujin’s comments about wanting to live abroad came across as both ignorant and dismissive, reflecting a broader mentality often found…

    Celebrity, Fame, korean immigrants, Koreans, Medical, Suga
  • The reactions to Jimin’s video and women in BG fandoms, were concerning.

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As soon as the video went viral, women, mind you, not entirely BTS fans, just women on the internet, rightfully…

    BTS, Celebrity
  • Blackpink’s Rosé earns $8 million from YouTube as ‘APT.’ craze tops 3.6B views

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Blackpink’s Rosé earns $8 million from YouTube as ‘APT.’ craze tops 3.6B views

    Blackpink’s Rosé is proving that her star power extends far beyond the stage — straight into YouTube’s revenue stream. According…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Photo Credits: SuperELLE China. Starship Entertainment There is a magic that follows Jang Wonyoung wherever she goes, and SuperELLE China has captured…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Photography, study
  • Number of Annual Top 10 Entries on Melon by an artist since 2005

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Rank Artist Song Yearly Rank 1st IU (13 times total) “Nagging” (with 2AM Seulong) 2010 – 2nd “Good Day” 2011…

    BTS, Celebrity, history, Punishment, Suga
  • Has a dream ever affected the way you see an idol irl?

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Dreams are weird in general but when real people start appearing in them it feels so strange. I know some…

    Celebrity, Curiosity, Discussion
  • Editorial Feature: HYOLYN Radiates in Singles Korea (September 2025 Issue Preview)

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Editorial Feature: HYOLYN Radiates in Singles Korea (September 2025 Issue Preview)

    Photo Credits: REH Entertainment. Singles Korea “Where global glamour meets unapologetic Korean firepower.” In the September 2025 preview of Singles Korea, HYOLYN…

    Celebrity
  • KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Photo Credits: The Gap, Inc. HYBE Entertainment. Geffen Records When heritage denim meets hyper-pop futurism, sparks fly. The fashion world…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, study
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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