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  • Architectural Gravity: GOT7’s Park Jinyoung Redefines the Modern Leading Man

    Oct 25, 2026
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    The Studio Light Drops, and Jinyoung Holds the Air Still The shutter clicks at 120 frames per second inside the…

    coffee, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Korean Art, KT, Modern Korean Art, Photography, Seoul
  • What are your favorite non-hit / less popular songs?

    Oct 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I tend to like the same popular groups that everyone else likes but almost always have a preference for songs…

    coffee
  • Rebel High Concept: How i-dle Redefined the Architecture of Modern Pop

    Oct 21, 2026
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    The bass drop still vibrates through the asphalt of Grant Park. Hours after i-dle torched Chicago’s Lollapalooza stage in a…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, KT, Stress
  • Tradition isn’t everything: Foreign nationals say cafes are most Korean places of all

    Oct 17, 2026
    in News

    Not long ago, I asked Conrad, a British participant on a food tour, what he considered the most quintessentially British…

    coffee, Koreans, Question, Seoul
  • ROSÉ in PUMA Speedcat Croc: The Velvet Revolution of Global Pop

    Oct 16, 2026
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    Cover Story: Velvet Ambition The shutter clicks, but the room has already moved. Under warm, golden indoor light streaming through…

    coffee, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT
  • Starbucks sued over ‘sugar-free’ claims for protein beverages

    Oct 5, 2026
    in News

    Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages as “sugar-free” because they…

    coffee, fail, Suga
  • From ‘Coffee Prince’ to ‘My Lovely Sam Soon,’ 2000s K-drama fashion is back

    Oct 4, 2026
    in News

    After years of playful, edgy Y2K fashion dominating wardrobes, young Korean women are turning toward something decidedly more grown-up. The…

    coffee, K-drama, Social Media
  • I want to immigrate someday, but I’m trying to understand how much of that desire is really mine

    Sep 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a 32M Korean living in Busan, and I want to immigrate someday—probably to Canada. Living in Korea feels more…

    Busan, coffee, Japan, Koreans, travel
  • Has the Blackpink novelty worn off or has k-pop changed?

    Sep 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry this is going to be long but a long-time Blink here. Been thinking a lot about Blackpink lately and…

    BTS, coffee, Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • One of my favorite things to do in Busan 🚃🌊

    Sep 2, 2026
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    One of my favorite things to do in Busan 🚃🌊

    I took the little Sky Capsule from Cheongsapo to Mipo, and honestly, it was such a fun experience. I went…

    Busan, coffee, travel
  • Go Woo-suk designated for assignment by Minnesota Twins

    Aug 29, 2026
    in News
    Go Woo-suk designated for assignment by Minnesota Twins

    Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk has been designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins, the latest snag in his quest to…

    coffee
  • B.A.P: The Forgotten Blueprint — Does a Group’s Eventual Commercial Failure Erase Its Influence?

    Aug 18, 2026
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    ​ Before B.A.P’s upcoming 15th anniversary, it is time to ask what they actually left behind Some groups define an…

    BTS, coffee, Controversy, Discussion, fail, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Question, study
  • albums that feel most cohesive as a full project to you? (and also a chill kill appreciation post)

    Aug 4, 2026
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    i was listening to red velvet’s chill kill album and was thinking about how every song on the album absolutely…

    coffee, purpose, Sex
  • Starbucks Korea teams up with local farmers to support small cafes

    Aug 4, 2026
    in News
    Starbucks Korea teams up with local farmers to support small cafes

    Starbucks Korea has unveiled its eighth “shared growth” beverage — a Sangju Shine Muscat Ade crafted with locally sourced grapes…

    coffee, Seoul
  • French toast & egg tart🥚

    Jul 29, 2026
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    French toast & egg tart🥚

    If you’re looking for a café with outstanding egg tarts, French toast, and exceptional coffee, I highly recommend crackin’ coffee.…

    coffee, Seoul
  • iced Americano in korea

    Jul 29, 2026
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    iced Americano in korea

    I like Mega Coffee’s iced Americano in the summer! It’s cheaper than Starbucks, and Korea’s summer is so hot! I…

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  • Starbucks Korea workers form 1st coffee franchise union

    Jul 19, 2026
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    Starbucks Korea workers form 1st coffee franchise union

    Starbucks Korea workers have formed the first labor union at a domestic coffee franchise, joining the Korean Chemical, Textile &…

    apology, coffee, Democracy, Military, Protest
  • Starbucks Korea workers form 1st coffee franchise union

    Jul 19, 2026
    in News
    Starbucks Korea workers form 1st coffee franchise union

    Starbucks Korea workers have formed the first labor union at a domestic coffee franchise, joining the Korean Chemical, Textile &…

    coffee, Democracy, Military
  • Stray Kids bring wit, polish, and surreal charm to the THIS & THAT concept photos

    Jul 14, 2026
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    Stray Kids bring wit, polish, and surreal charm to the THIS & THAT concept photos

    The art of making noise look elegant Stray Kids have always been a group that refuses to stand still. Since…

    apology, coffee, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Photography, study
  • You know what’s crazy to me? Unmanned convenience stores opened 24 / 7 based on the honor system.

    Jul 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s a small no-name convenience store just around from me that stocks ice creams and snacks. No one is in…

    coffee, Jeju
  • Today is 6.25. Here I present Ethiopia Bet(cafe)

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Today is 6.25. Here I present Ethiopia Bet(cafe)

    I’ve heard this cafe from my dad, and visited here last year. It is located in Chuncheon! This cafe has…

    coffee, family, history, Korean War
  • Karina aespa – Vogue Korea × Chanel Beauty July 2026 Digital Cover

    Jun 23, 2026
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    Karina aespa – Vogue Korea × Chanel Beauty July 2026 Digital Cover

    Where Light Becomes Language – aespa’s Karina steps into Vogue Korea’s July 2026 digital cover draped in Chanel Beauty —…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, LG, Metaverse, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • Not coffee. Not Red Bull. Just Bacchus.

    Jun 18, 2026
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    Not coffee. Not Red Bull. Just Bacchus.

    Every Korean knows this taste. A Korean summer classic. submitted by /u/ImportanceNo1316 [link] [comments]

    coffee
  • After the crowds left..

    Jun 11, 2026
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    After the crowds left..

    Warm coffee, drifting petals. That was my favorite time to visit every year. submitted by /u/ImportanceNo1316 [link] [comments]

    coffee
  • Does anybody know which brand of Yulmucha is used in the vending machines?

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve tried different brands of Job’s Tears Tea or Yulmucha but it never tasted as good as the sweet one…

    coffee
  • My favorite Korean convenience store combo

    Jun 6, 2026
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    My favorite Korean convenience store combo

    You know you have to hit up the convenience store for late-night snacks when you’re in Korea, right? Here’s my…

    coffee
  • A quick survival guide to Seoul’s intense coffee chain culture

    Jun 5, 2026
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    A quick survival guide to Seoul’s intense coffee chain culture

    If you’re visiting Seoul soon, you’ll quickly notice the city runs on coffee. Over 100,000 cafés nationwide — and the…

    coffee, Koreans, myeongdong, Question, Seoul
  • Starbucks regains top spot on KakaoTalk gift rankings after ‘Tank Day’ controversy

    Jun 4, 2026
    in News
    Starbucks regains top spot on KakaoTalk gift rankings after ‘Tank Day’ controversy

    Starbucks has reclaimed the No. 1 position in KakaoTalk’s mobile gift voucher rankings after a sharp decline triggered by controversy…

    coffee, Controversy, Kakao
  • Help me figure out what this glaze/syrup is please!

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Help me figure out what this glaze/syrup is please!

    I lived in Korea from 2022-2023 and I used to get a croffle from this place called Selecto Coffee and…

    coffee
  • BHC Fried Chicken

    Jun 2, 2026
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    BHC Fried Chicken

    I know fried chicken for breakfast isn’t everyone’s thing, but this combo absolutely hit the spot. Picked up some BHC…

    coffee, Japan, Seoul, travel
  • A bunch of people in lemon masks invading korea this weekend

    May 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Lol I just saw a bunch of photos of a bunch of of people just casually walking around korea with…

    coffee, Shopping
  • Kpop idols fasting alot/eating disorders and excessive coffee drinking = rampant bad breath within the kpop idol industry???

    May 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Please don’t come for me 😭😭, however this has been a thought on my mind for the longest time. As…

    coffee
  • Starbucks Korea payments drop 26% after controversial promotion sparks backlash

    May 27, 2026
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    Starbucks Korea payments drop 26% after controversial promotion sparks backlash

    Payments at Starbucks Korea plunged more than 26 percent in just one week, industry data showed Wednesday, after a controversial…

    coffee, Democracy, Military, Protest
  • Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from ‘Tank Day’ promotion continues

    May 24, 2026
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    Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from ‘Tank Day’ promotion continues

    Delivery workers have launched a boycott and a “delivery refusal campaign” against Starbucks Korea over controversy surrounding the company’s “Tank…

    apology, coffee, Controversy, Democracy, history, martial law, Parents, Protest
  • Searching for the Korean Buddha

    May 23, 2026
    in News
    Searching for the Korean Buddha

    On Monday, the people of Korea get a national holiday. No work. No school. No rush hour traffic and packed…

    coffee, Subway
  • Gwangju residents call for Shinsegae chairman’s resignation, launch Starbucks boycott

    May 23, 2026
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    Gwangju residents call for Shinsegae chairman’s resignation, launch Starbucks boycott

    Civic groups in South Jeolla Province and Gwangju have jumped into action, alleging that Shinsegae Group, the parent company of…

    apology, coffee, Controversy, fail, history, Japan, Protest, Punishment, Shopping, Tourism
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Latest Korean News

  • US Fed keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation, gives little signal of next moveOctober 28, 2026
    WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged… Read more: US Fed keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation, gives little signal of next move
  • US visa troubles for Korean lawmakers ‘very unusual’: ex-US diplomatOctober 28, 2026
    SEATTLE — A former U.S. diplomat said it is “very… Read more: US visa troubles for Korean lawmakers ‘very unusual’: ex-US diplomat
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    LOS ANGELES — Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company’s… Read more: Apple shows first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz
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    NAZARETH, Israel — Israel’s Palestinian citizens appear set to secure… Read more: For Israel’s Arabs, record turnout may bring political clout

Latest Community Feeds

  • 4th/5th Gen girl groups’ concerts in South KoreaOctober 28, 2026
  • The Dark and potentially grim Future of the Black LabelOctober 28, 2026
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  • How do you think idols and labels react internally When comebacks “flop” ?October 28, 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