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  • Cheese Dakgalbi

    May 4, 2025
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    Cheese Dakgalbi

    Didn’t have perilla leaves or any Korean peppers. I used habaneros instead. Ended up one of the spiciest dishes I’ve…

    Cheese
  • Why do American food chains get nerfed in Korea?

    May 1, 2025
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    Korean food is so good and standalone western inspired restaurants and fusion restaurants are so good. Like cheeseburgers, pasta etc.…

    Cheese, Korean Food
  • Homemade Creamy Rabokki (라볶이) – My Favorite Comfort Food!

    Apr 26, 2025
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    Homemade Creamy Rabokki (라볶이) – My Favorite Comfort Food!

    The video for this is on my channel❤️ link in bio if you wanna show some love! I wanted to…

    Cheese, Suga
  • Korean Cheese BBQ in Seoul ???

    Apr 23, 2025
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    Hey beautiful people, my bf and i are one Night in seoul and we want to eat korean bbq with…

    Cheese, Seoul
  • Looking for non-spicy cheesy noodles

    Apr 16, 2025
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    I really like the cheesiness of the Samyang Buldok Four Cheese noodles, but it’s far too spicy for me even…

    Cheese, Samyang
  • Cheese Tteokbokki🧀

    Apr 16, 2025
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    Cheese Tteokbokki🧀

    There’s cheese in tteok(rice cake)! submitted by /u/stalincapital [link] [comments]

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  • Have you tried Korean street-style toast like this? (NYC version)

    Apr 11, 2025
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    Have you tried Korean street-style toast like this? (NYC version)

    I came across this small Korean toast shop in New York that’s making a big splash with their take on…

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  • What did I eat?

    Apr 6, 2025
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    What did I eat?

    It had melted cheese on the edges of the skillet it was in and an egg yolk on top. The…

    Cheese, Kimchi
  • Prepping Tteokbokki for Lunch at Work (photo for visibility)

    Apr 4, 2025
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    Prepping Tteokbokki for Lunch at Work (photo for visibility)

    I’ve tried the instant tteokbokki, but i really prefer the taste of my homemade one. I’ve been thinking about how…

    Cheese
  • Restaurant food, post #27

    Mar 23, 2025
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    Restaurant food, post #27

    This was Hong Chun Cheon Cheese Dak Galbi, in Flushing NY. We had: Shrimp Cheese Dakgalbi 😋 This was a…

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  • First time making homemade tteokbokki.

    Mar 11, 2025
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    First time making homemade tteokbokki.

    And I made it with cheese 😱. Also ran out of sesame seeds. 🙁 barely had any to sprinkle it…

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  • Kimchi pancake and add cheese

    Mar 5, 2025
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    Kimchi pancake and add cheese

    submitted by /u/MysteriousSector3878 [link] [comments]

    Cheese, Kimchi
  • Young Posse’s Cold Album review from someone who might have liked Young Posse at one point or another

    Mar 2, 2025
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    I’ve liked some Young Posse songs. Sure is the name all kinds of cringe? Yes. Are a lot of their…

    Cheese, K-drama
  • Searching for Samyang Buldak

    Feb 16, 2025
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    Hello! I have been searching desperately for some certain Samyang Buldak items for years with no luck. I am now…

    Cheese, Samyang
  • Made my buldak Quattro cheese instead a seis cheese

    Feb 10, 2025
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    Made my buldak Quattro cheese instead a seis cheese

    Excuse the mess up egg. I added in burrata, Parmesan cheese and bacon submitted by /u/djentkittens [link] [comments]

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  • Chicken I had last night (with cheese balls)

    Feb 9, 2025
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    Chicken I had last night (with cheese balls)

    submitted by /u/mini01753 [link] [comments]

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  • Seollal Feast!

    Jan 28, 2025
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    Seollal Feast!

    We celebrated early with my family as we didn’t have the actual day off work. This is actually my second…

    Cheese, fail, family, Kimchi, LG, request
  • Not necessarily Korean, but inspired.

    Jan 20, 2025
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    Not necessarily Korean, but inspired.

    A fire roasted tomato & kimchi soup; used tomato, kimchi, onion, garlic, stock, toasted sesame oil, gochujaru, kaffir lime, heavy…

    Cheese, Kimchi
  • Elevated my buldak tomato pasta with bacon and mozzarella cheese

    Jan 12, 2025
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    Elevated my buldak tomato pasta with bacon and mozzarella cheese

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

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  • Quattro Cheese ramyun has such a nice spice level

    Dec 27, 2024
    in Community
    Quattro Cheese ramyun has such a nice spice level

    I love the spice level of this one. I used the whole pack of buldak sauce and a splash of…

    Cheese
  • Alternatives to Buldak tamen?

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    A korean product store opened up nearby and I got some stir-fry Buldak ramen on a suggestion from a friend.…

    Buldak Ramen, Cheese
  • My Cozy Christmas Eve Dinner Menu – A Fusion of Flavors!

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community
    My Cozy Christmas Eve Dinner Menu – A Fusion of Flavors!

    Hey r/Cooking and r/Food! For this Christmas Eve, my wife and I decided to create a cozy and delicious dinner…

    Cheese, Japan, Kimchi
  • Tried Buldak Ramen for the first time and damn it‘s delicious

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Community
    Tried Buldak Ramen for the first time and damn it‘s delicious

    Went with the Carbonara Ramen and added some spring onions and cheese to it and it was incredibly tasty. Although…

    Buldak Ramen, Cheese
  • Corn cheese + fried chicken + tteokbokki = 👌🔥

    Dec 8, 2024
    in Community
    Corn cheese + fried chicken + tteokbokki = 👌🔥

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

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  • Might die after eating bokkeumbap. If I add cheese, will it be healthier?

    Dec 5, 2024
    in Community
    Might die after eating bokkeumbap. If I add cheese, will it be healthier?

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

    Cheese
  • Kimchi Udon 🍜 and Grilled Cheese 🧀 Tteokkbokki

    Dec 4, 2024
    in Community
    Kimchi Udon 🍜 and Grilled Cheese 🧀 Tteokkbokki

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

    Cheese, Kimchi
  • Without mentioning the group, what is the most frustrating thing about your fandom?

    Nov 22, 2024
    in Community

    In my opinion, ours is a bit of a double edge sword. We have gatekeeping tendencies as we wouldn’t want…

    Cheese
  • Updated review of all the Buldak products I’ve had

    Nov 20, 2024
    in Community

    The original- a classic Buldak flavor and one of the first flavors I tried. In the beginning I thought these…

    Cheese, Japan, Kimchi, LG
  • Rabokki with homemade chicken and kimchi mandu.

    Nov 13, 2024
    in Community
    Rabokki with homemade chicken and kimchi mandu.

    My attempt at rabokki. There is Korean style fish cake and mozzarella cheese along with homemade chicken and kimchi mandu.…

    Cheese, Kimchi
  • It finally dawned… Samyang Ramen Chicken Carbonara Noodles changed their flavour…

    Nov 10, 2024
    in Community
    It finally dawned… Samyang Ramen Chicken Carbonara Noodles changed their flavour…

    It is November 10th 2024, the pack was bought in Kiel (north Germany) and I am witnessing the change of…

    Cheese, germany, Samyang
  • tteokbokki lasagna

    Nov 8, 2024
    in Community
    tteokbokki lasagna

    Perfect winter stoner food, half store bought cheap lasagna, half tteokbokki, topped with cheese, red cabbage coleslaw, Seasame seeds and…

    Cheese
  • Three versions of bingsu! My favorite dessert

    Nov 6, 2024
    in Community
    Three versions of bingsu! My favorite dessert

    Milk bingsu is a popular dessert in Korea made by finely shaving ice and mixing it with milk! 1-Macarons Bingsu…

    Cheese
  • Cheese Kimchi pancake and mango Makgeolli

    Nov 5, 2024
    in Community
    Cheese Kimchi pancake and mango Makgeolli

    My favorite place in Hongdae!! Sundubu is insanely delicious! :3 submitted by /u/Commercial_Toe_2006 [link] [comments]

    Cheese, Kimchi
  • A review of all the buldak products I’ve had

    Oct 26, 2024
    in Community

    The original- a classic Buldak flavor and one of the first flavors I tried. In the beginning I thought these…

    Cheese, Kimchi
  • Cheese flavored samgyang with Parmesan cheese, eggs, and mozzarella cheese

    Oct 25, 2024
    in Community
    Cheese flavored samgyang with Parmesan cheese, eggs, and mozzarella cheese

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

    Cheese
  • What if we put corn cheese on Buldak Ramen?

    Oct 24, 2024
    in Community
    What if we put corn cheese on Buldak Ramen?

    submitted by /u/thecook10000 [link] [comments]

    Buldak Ramen, Cheese
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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