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  • Generational Rifts: The Mockery of ‘Young Forty (영포티)’

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Recently, there’s been considerable discourse around generational rifts, especially pronounced among men. Here is a recent article from Joonang Ilbo…

    coffee, Controversy, fail, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, Stress
  • Simple Home Snack — Oven-baked Purple Sweet Potatoes 🍠☕

    Nov 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Simple Home Snack — Oven-baked Purple Sweet Potatoes 🍠☕

    It’s been really cold in Seoul lately — around 32°F to 37°F (0°C to 3°C) a couple of days ago.…

    coffee, Seoul
  • Bite size Joo-meok-bab

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Bite size Joo-meok-bab

    Bite size Joomeokbab for busy morning. Stir fried chopped veggies+rice+ssamjang, then I make little balls with hands, and kind of…

    coffee
  • KONTRAJELLY : Konsequence

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KONTRAJELLY : Konsequence

    Exactly a decade after their first album, KONTRAJELLY revamped their release with even more polyester, energy, and glitter. The band…

    coffee, LG
  • Is there Turkish people who have experienced korean – style coffee? What do you think about the Korean – style coffee?

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m korean who interested in world history. I heard that In the Ottoman empire, predecessor of Turkiye, coffee houses were…

    coffee, history
  • Left seaweed packets on the balcony…are they completely ruined?

    Oct 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I live in Europe but visited my Korean mom in the US over the summer. When I came home I…

    coffee
  • K-pop at the entrance of a cost-effective coffee shop?

    Oct 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    K-pop at the entrance of a cost-effective coffee shop?

    I recommend Compose and Mega Coffee for their great value. https://preview.redd.it/l6w6lt0xw9wf1.jpg?width=3364&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e3d3187c4b93157e8accbb6ef4698ec0b7e85c7 Should I recommend Compose and Mega Coffee, which are…

    coffee, K-pop
  • Some fans need to go out and touch grass.

    Oct 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (only for the non-sensible fans) (About the event which was apparently organised for BC awareness”) The level of delusion is…

    coffee
  • Quick breakfast with leftover soondae and French toast ☕🍞

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Quick breakfast with leftover soondae and French toast ☕🍞

    Last night I ordered a full tteokbokki snack set, and there was some soondae left. This morning, I made a…

    coffee
  • Late-night Korean snack set after work 🌶️🍢☕

    Oct 12, 2025
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    Late-night Korean snack set after work 🌶️🍢☕

    After a long day, I ordered this tteokbokki combo set — spicy rice cakes, assorted fried snacks, and soondae (Korean…

    coffee
  • Korea is truely the final boss of capitalism

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I moved into a newly opened apartment complex a few months ago, and right outside there’s a 3 story building…

    coffee
  • Why it is easy for western Artist as compared to Kpop artist to becime a main pop act?

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    2022 was Olivia Rodrigo’s yearly, it was her first song Driver’s license that made her an overnight pop sensation followed…

    coffee, driver, fail
  • Rosé Could Elevate Her Music By Investing In Her Voice

    Sep 20, 2025
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    Rosé is a talented singer but I think her current vocal technique holds her musical direction back and isn’t ideal…

    coffee, history
  • Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: KOZ Entertainment. Geffen Records. SM Entertainment. JYP Entertainment The studio was buzzing on the day of Esquire Korea’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Stress
  • Do you know Ashley buffet?

    Sep 9, 2025
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    Do you know Ashley buffet?

    They have 9,900won afternoon tea buffet. There are good coffee, tea, croffle, cakes and some fruits. submitted by /u/taetaetable [link]…

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  • Chinese milk tea brand Chagee to enter South Korea through JV

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Chinese milk tea brand Chagee to enter South Korea through JV

    (File photo downloaded from Chagee’s website) Chagee, one of the largest milk tea brands in China, is set to make…

    coffee, Seoul, Shopping
  • kpop songs that sound like christmas music

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    anybody else think some kpop songs sound like christmas music? i don’t know if theres a specific instrument or melodic…

    coffee
  • Korean Coffee Question

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was recently given a packet of Korean coffee blended with powdered dry creamer – and no sugar or artificial…

    coffee, Question, Suga
  • Korean Air to launch premium economy class at lower prices than rivals

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Korean Air to launch premium economy at lower prices than rivals

    Korean Air’s premium economy class (Courtesy of Korean Air) Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea’s top full-service carrier, on Tuesday…

    coffee, travel
  • I love Korean Mix Coffee ☕️

    Jul 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I love Korean Mix Coffee ☕️

    Especially Ice! submitted by /u/stalincapital [link] [comments]

    coffee
  • Vintage coffee vending machines ID

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Vintage coffee vending machines ID

    Amazing coffee from here at Kisa in East Village NYC, need help identifying year make and model, any ideas? submitted…

    coffee
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Norang Tongdak’s spicy fried chicken made with traditional Korean chilli peppers. Jollibee Foods Corp., a household name in Southeast Asia’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • Why Zara opened a cafe in Seoul: Fashion brands blend coffee and clothes to attract shoppers

    Jun 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Why Zara opened a cafe in Seoul: Fashion brands blend coffee and clothes to attract shoppers

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

    coffee, Seoul
  • Someone near me is selling a coffee table made of an a vintage korean door – seems kinda wild, does this look legit?

    Jun 3, 2025
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    Someone near me is selling a coffee table made of an a vintage korean door – seems kinda wild, does this look legit?

    Sorry if this is the wrong place to post, but it seems like if anyone would know, they’d probably be…

    coffee
  • Larger-portion Korean instant coffee?

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey all! New to this sub and an avid fan of Korean food, drink and culture here in the U.S.…

    coffee, K-drama, Korean Food, Question
  • Busan emerges as Korea’s coffee capital, fueled by champion baristas and coastal charm

    May 28, 2025
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    Busan emerges as Korea’s coffee capital, fueled by champion baristas and coastal charm

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

    Busan, coffee
  • SNU PhD alum takes Seoul coffee culture by storm, founding innovative cafe brand serving coffee made without coffee beans

    May 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    SNU PhD alum takes Seoul coffee culture by storm, founding innovative cafe brand serving coffee made without coffee beans

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    coffee, Seoul
  • Do you like canned coffee in korea?

    May 11, 2025
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    Do you like canned coffee in korea?

    I like it because it’s easy to eat and cheaper than cafe’s coffee. But I heard that some people hate…

    coffee
  • Gift ideas from the US for Korean relatives in Seoul

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m traveling to Korea and will be meeting my relatives (cousins, uncles/aunts, grandma) while I’m there, too. Apparently, I need…

    coffee, family, Seoul, travel
  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • How do Koreans drink coffee at night?

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is the coffee not as caffeinated? How can you drink coffee at night without it affecting sleep? submitted by /u/alexx716…

    coffee, Koreans
  • ITZY’s Yeji Takes Flight: A Stunning Solo Debut with ‘AIR. (Concept Photos)

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ITZY’s Yeji Takes Flight: A Stunning Solo Debut with ‘AIR. (Concept Photos)

    ITZY’s Yeji is making waves in the K-pop world with her solo debut, marking a significant milestone in her career…

    coffee, K-pop
  • S.Korea’s bagel sensation London Bagel attracts multiple foreign investors

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s bagel sensation London Bagel attracts multiple foreign investors

    London Bagel Museum bgels and sandwiches  London Bagel Museum, which has ignited a bagel fad in South Korea, has drawn…

    coffee, Global Expansion, Japan, Jeju, Korean Food, Parents, Seoul
  • I’m falling in love with TWICE yet again.

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Over the last 6 years of being a TWICE fan I have noticed a pattern… Every 6-9 months or so…

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  • You’re selling WHAT, Compose Coffee?!

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    You’re selling WHAT, Compose Coffee?!

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

    coffee
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Latest Korean News

  • NCSOFT to accelerate global expansion with new titles led by Aion 2November 11, 2025
    Aion 2 (Courtesy of NCSOFT) NCSOFT Corp., a leading South… Read more: NCSOFT to accelerate global expansion with new titles led by Aion 2
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    DB HiTek’s foundry campus in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province DB HiTek… Read more: DB HiTek capitalizes on legacy chip retreat by Samsung, TSMC
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    (Courtesy of AliExpress) The surge of Chinese e-commerce in South… Read more: AliExpress-led Chinese e-commerce stumbles in South Korea
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    BTS member Jin Ottogi Co., one of South Korea’s leading… Read more: BTS’ Jin teams up with Ottogi to conquer Indonesia’s instant noodle market
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    Galaxy S25 Ultra models (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics… Read more: Samsung weighs 2026 Galaxy price hike on global memory shortage

Latest Community Feeds

  • Original Song Titles vs. Used Song TitlesNovember 11, 2025
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  • I wish MIXX never disbanded. They were truly ahead of their timeNovember 11, 2025
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  • If you can give a kpop group ONE emoji to represent it, which emoji would you choose?November 11, 2025
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  • only reason people dislike itzy’s music nowadays is because they search for something that’s not there anymore.November 10, 2025
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  • Can we ban posts that are just “X fandom gets / gives out too much hate”November 10, 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