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  • [Exclusive] Google exposed personal data of victims seeking removal of image-based sex abuse material

    Sep 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    “A video of me having sex was illegally leaked, and I’m being relentlessly ridiculed and victimized online. Please remove the…

    Crime, Protest, request, Seoul, Sex, Stress
  • I’ve been having extremely difficult time.. has anyone been a victim of violence by US military?(TW: violence, abuse)

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Please be kind as I am fragile rn. Like no mean comments please I’ve been a victim of multiple crimes…

    Crime, Justice, Medical, Military, Question
  • China’s Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York

    Sep 8, 2026
    in News

    NEW YORK — Huawei Technologies, a leading Chinese tech company, faces a criminal racketeering trial in New York over charges…

    Blacklist, Crime, Lotte, North Korea, Protest
  • South Korean prosecutors seek 27 years for JMS cult leader in sex crime case

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Extension-Finance179 [link] [comments]

    Crime, Sex
  • fromis_9 is the Carly Rae Jepsen of K-pop.

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Carly Rae Jepsen is well-regarded in the western pop musicscape as a music savant. She is very consistent with her…

    Crime, Discussion, K-pop, LG
  • How do South Koreans really feel about Yoo Ah In’s return?

    Sep 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    He’s in my opinion a once in a generation actor so I was thrilled to read about his comeback. Surprisingly…

    Crime, Koreans
  • Did you guys believe that YG Entertainment was over back in 2019?

    Sep 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Back in 2019, one of the worst scandals had broken out in South Korea leading to arrests and stories shared…

    Crime, Prostitution, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault
  • Audio snippet of BBC podcast series on Burning Sun – please listen till the end before commenting cause key bits at the very end

    Aug 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Audio snippet of BBC podcast series on Burning Sun – please listen till the end before commenting cause key bits at the very end

    The two men interviewed here were of course never charged with anything. (The part that I cut out in the…

    BBC, Crime
  • Jeju death raises troubling questions about police

    Aug 27, 2026
    in News
    Jeju death raises troubling questions about police

    The death of a 37-year-old woman on Jeju Island has raised a disturbing question: Can we trust the police? The…

    Crime, fail, family, Jeju, Question
  • From romantic getaway to hotbed of crime? Rumor mill fans Jeju fears

    Aug 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    From romantic getaway to hotbed of crime? Rumor mill fans Jeju fears

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

    Crime, Jeju
  • Chinese student killed by Chinese man the day after her graduation day in Korea

    Aug 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Chinese student killed by Chinese man the day after her graduation day in Korea

    Her graduation was the 20th and then went missing the same day. The person who reported her missing was arrested.…

    Crime
  • Body believed to be missing Jeju woman found near guesthouse

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For anyone who has been following the news: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260824/body-believed-to-be-missing-jeju-woman-found-near-guesthouse A body believed to be that of a 37-year-old woman who…

    Crime, family, Jeju, Question, request
  • Actress Hayoung’s ‘four generations of doctors’ brag backfired hard — the deeper history behind why Koreans are furious”

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi r/korea, I’ve been following the Hayoung (“하영”) family scandal closely and did my own write-up analyzing it — pulling…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, Daejeon, family, Historical Figure, history, Japan, Korean History, Koreans, Medical, Old Korea, Punishment, Question, Scandal, Seoul, study, Survey, Tokyo
  • Why South Korea Won’t Send Weapons To Ukraine

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Note: This is a long response, but it explains everything about why South Korea won’t send weapons or troops to…

    apology, Crime, Democracy, fail, financial crisis, germany, Japan, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Protest, request, Scandal, Ukraine
  • gun-il and the overall xh situation requires more light into how bad the Kpop industry state is

    Aug 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    so if you haven’t read gun-it’s apology already, I would highly suggest a read-through because its one of the rare…

    apology, Crime
  • Why is South Korean actress Ha-young getting so much backlash from Koreans right now?

    Aug 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Before getting into this, you need to understand a little bit of South Korean history so you can understand why…

    apology, Controversy, Crime, Daejeon, fail, family, history, Japan, Korean History, Korean Language, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • the hate wonyoung gets is actually crazy

    Aug 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not really an IVE or wonyoung fan in particular but ofc, I’ve seen a fairly decent share of reels…

    Crime, K-pop, Sex
  • When sympathy marketing goes wrong: that time EPEX tried to build a career on an apathetically done dance challenge and was completely rejected

    Jul 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    To make a long story slightly shorter, Leehan from Boynextdoor did a dance challenge video with Baekseung from Epex in…

    Controversy, Crime, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo

    Jul 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ji Yunseo has been kicked out of his group, fired, and is likely being held captive by a non-compete contract,…

    Crime, fail, family, history, Japan, Justice, KT, Military, purpose, Question
  • Seoul says cooperation with NATO aimed at global peace, seeks stable relations with Russia (Yonhap)

    Jul 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Seoul says cooperation with NATO aimed at global peace, seeks stable relations with Russia (Yonhap) July 21, 2026 https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260721007351315 ROK’s…

    Crime, fail, Peace, Seoul, Ukraine
  • ATEEZ Turns the Villain Era Glam: Inside “BAD (Japanese Ver.)”

    Jul 16, 2026
    in Feeds
    ATEEZ Turns the Villain Era Glam: Inside “BAD (Japanese Ver.)”

    There’s a version of ATEEZ that lives in chain-link fences and traffic cones tipped on their sides like discarded warnings.…

    apology, Crime, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Question, Survey, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • Korea uncovers $1.61 bil. worth of FX crimes through May

    Jul 14, 2026
    in News
    Korea uncovers $1.61 bil. worth of FX crimes through May

    Korea detected 2.4 trillion won ($1.61 bil.) worth of illegal foreign exchange transactions through May as the country stepped up…

    Crime
  • Anti Korean posts make me feel so sad and angry

    Jul 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been on twitter recently and interacted with different kinds of people on there. It makes me feel angry…

    Crime, history, Japan, netizens, Sex, World War
  • Should denial of Japanese war crimes be illegal in Korea?

    Jul 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Just like some european countries criminalize holocaust denial, Should denial of Japanese war crimes be criminalized in Korea submitted by…

    Crime, Japan
  • Honestly,what has katseye done besides releasing polarizing music?

    Jul 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I get not liking their music. I don’t either and I am a loud critic of it because I think…

    Crime, Sex
  • Age of criminal liability for juveniles may drop in cases of serious crimes

    Jun 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Age of criminal liability for juveniles may drop in cases of serious crimes

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

    Crime
  • Kpop criticism will never be taken seriously cause being cringe or not pretty enough for people standards will always be a bigger crime than actual criticism

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop fans will always focus on someone looks more than they will be about an actual thing to criticize, even…

    Crime
  • Why does the internet have such a wildly distorted view of South Korea?

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an American living in South Korea. Lately, I’ve noticed so many people on the internet and YouTube talking about…

    Crime, K-drama, Koreans
  • In Korea, even true statements can sometimes lead to criminal defamation charges

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    One topic that may surprise foreigners(especially Americans) in Korea is our defamation law. Korean law may impose criminal penalties for…

    Crime, Discussion, Ewha, purpose, Question
  • “If a female idol did this” and “but Seungri and Taeil still have fans” are stupid responses to most* scandals

    Jun 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Basically as the title says it’s very annoying how 1 dimensional online kpop fans are with evaluating controversies or “scandals.”…

    Blacklist, Crime, Scandal, Sex
  • Police identify over 4,000 election law suspects in local election crackdown

    Jun 4, 2026
    in News
    Police identify over 4,000 election law suspects in local election crackdown

    Police have identified more than 4,000 people suspected of violating the election law since February in connection with the June…

    Crime
  • Moss Tan of Liberty University enters Korea days before election day

    May 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Moss Tan of Liberty University enters Korea days before election day

    Morse Tan (Korean name Dan Hyun-myung), a professor at Liberty University in the United States who has been making claims…

    Crime, Donald Trump, Justice, Question, request
  • “I thought people didn’t steal bags in Korea”… Thief caught, turns out to be a foreigner

    May 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “I thought people didn’t steal bags in Korea”… Thief caught, turns out to be a foreigner

    Foreigner Arrested for Stealing Bag Left on Jeju Beach Bench The Jeju Seobu Police Station announced on the 27th that…

    Crime, Jeju
  • Gov’t to freeze accounts tied to scam crimes beyond voice phishing

    May 28, 2026
    in News
    Gov’t to freeze accounts tied to scam crimes beyond voice phishing

    Korea is stepping up its fight against financial scams by allowing banks to swiftly freeze accounts tied not only to…

    Crime
  • Intolerable war crimes by Israel

    May 24, 2026
    in News
    Intolerable war crimes by Israel

    Testimonies from international activists detained and deported by Israeli forces after boarding a Gaza-bound humanitarian vessel have provoked outrage far…

    Crime, Sex
  • ​[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)

    May 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    ​[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)

    TL;DR ​In the late 1980s, a 40-something housewife struggling with cabaret gambling debts poisoned five people, including her creditors and…

    BTS, Crime, family, history, Korean History, Korean House, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • [PHOTOS] South Korean men’s basketball team beats Japan at Asian Games finalSeptember 20, 2026
    The men’s basketball final game between South Korea and Japan… Read more: [PHOTOS] South Korean men’s basketball team beats Japan at Asian Games final
  • Korean dramas put successful parents on trialSeptember 19, 2026
    “Why aren’t they turning them on, the police lights?” Actor… Read more: Korean dramas put successful parents on trial
  • Tired of fast fashion trends? ‘Elegant minimalism’ takes over this fallSeptember 19, 2026
    Understated beauty is in. Following the rise of “quiet luxury”… Read more: Tired of fast fashion trends? ‘Elegant minimalism’ takes over this fall
  • 선테크-에코매직, 전략적 업무협약(MOU) 체결September 19, 2026
    ㈜이선테크와 친환경 유증기(VOCs) 액화 회수 솔루션 선도기업 에코매직㈜이 지난 8월… Read more: 선테크-에코매직, 전략적 업무협약(MOU) 체결
  • Global rate-hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflationSeptember 18, 2026
    FRANKFURT — The prospect of a new global interest rate-tightening… Read more: Global rate-hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation

Latest Community Feeds

  • Blackpink is not the only girl group to have members to debut as soloists in K-pop.September 21, 2026
  • What’s a random thing that reminds you about why you love K-pop?September 21, 2026
  • Help finding an obscure commemorative cassette from the 1988 Seoul ParalympicsSeptember 21, 2026
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  • Has the Blackpink novelty worn off or has k-pop changed?September 21, 2026
  • tomorrow im making my teenage kpoper dream come true: having the oreo hairSeptember 21, 2026
  • Does anyone else show their face in their kpop fandom/community or content?September 21, 2026
  • Are there song/s your faves don’t play live?September 21, 2026
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  • An elderly woman set fire to a phone store after the salesman lied and stalled her until her expensive plan could no longer be canceled.September 20, 2026
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  • NMIXX announces their comeback on Oct 19th with their 6th EP “Strange Muse”September 20, 2026
  • With their massive new TMA Daesang, ATEEZ is dominating 2026. What do you think the odds are we actually see them at MAMA this year?September 20, 2026
  • Casual Chat – (September 20)September 20, 2026
  • name two numbers and ill tell u the songs!!September 20, 2026
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  • Why there are so many kpop awards show nowadays ?September 20, 2026
  • Missing my fav kpop reactors that are gone now…September 20, 2026
  • How come HYBE does not let Sakura do more gaming and anime promotions?September 20, 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