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  • Seungri and the shadow of ‘Burning Sun’: New allegations in Cambodia

    Jan 22, 2026
    in News
    Seungri and the shadow of ‘Burning Sun’: New allegations in Cambodia

    Seungri, once one of the best-known K-pop stars and a former member of the idol group BigBang, was forced to…

    Crime, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Scandal
  • President Lee’s Approval Rating at 53%… “Impact of Ruling Party Nomination Donation Allegations” [Realmeter] | 이 대통령 지지율 53%…“여권 공천헌금 의혹 영향” [리얼미터]

    Jan 19, 2026
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    President Lee’s Approval Rating at 53%… “Impact of Ruling Party Nomination Donation Allegations” [Realmeter] | 이 대통령 지지율 53%…“여권 공천헌금 의혹 영향” [리얼미터]

    President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating for state affairs recorded 53.1%, turning to a downward trend for the first time in…

    Busan, Controversy, Crime, daegu, Daejeon, Japan, Seoul, Survey
  • What name is it this time? People’s Power Party slammed for yet another name change as “fake shutdown” | 이번엔 또 어떤 이름? 또 간판 바꾸는 국힘 “위장폐업” 비판

    Jan 8, 2026
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    What name is it this time? People’s Power Party slammed for yet another name change as “fake shutdown” | 이번엔 또 어떤 이름? 또 간판 바꾸는 국힘 “위장폐업” 비판

    The People Power Party, which has failed to properly reform itself after the December 3 insurrection crisis, has decided to…

    Controversy, Crime, fail, Justice, martial law, Seoul
  • I don’t know where to post. Idk if this is considered a crime or not. Idk what to do.

    Jan 7, 2026
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    I don’t know where to post. Idk if this is considered a crime or not. Idk what to do.

    I made a post the other day titled as “I stood him up.” …. We got into a huge argument…

    Advice, Crime, Kakao, Sex, Stress
  • China demands adherence to the ‘One China principle’ ahead of a visit to China by President Lee Jae-myung··· successive public messaging on the ‘Taiwan issue’

    Jan 2, 2026
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    China brought up both the issue of historical awareness in Japan and the Taiwan issue during a telephone call between…

    Crime, history, Japan, Justice, Military, Social Media
  • 🥊 “Is it a Sin?”

    Dec 27, 2025
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    🥊 “Is it a Sin?”

    My roommate puts ketchup on his Tteokbokki because it’s ‘too spicy.’ Is this a culinary crime or a genius hack?”…

    Crime
  • 8 dead, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port

    Dec 20, 2025
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    8 dead, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port

    Eight people were killed and 27 wounded in a Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, southern Ukraine, late…

    Crime, Ukraine
  • Taiwan attacker planned assault that killed 3, injured 11, authorities say

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Taiwan attacker planned assault that killed 3, injured 11, authorities say

    TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese authorities said Saturday the suspect who killed three people and injured 11 others in knife and…

    Crime
  • North Korean Hackers Steal Record $2 Billion in Crypto This Year

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    North Korean Hackers Steal Record $2 Billion in Crypto This Year

    3D printed models of people working on computers and padlock are seen in front of a displayed CYBER SECURITY words…

    Crime, North Korea
  • 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
  • The Reason Why Korean Men Are Insecure About “🤏”

    Dec 6, 2025
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    The Reason Why Korean Men Are Insecure About “🤏”

    As someone deeply concerned about digital sexual crimes, dating violence, and structural discrimination against women in South Korea, I find…

    BBC, Controversy, Crime, Discrimination, family, Feminism, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, netizens, Politics, Protest, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Stress
  • “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Dec 5, 2025
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    “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…

    Ancient Korea, BTS, Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discrimination, Ewha, fail, family, Feminism, history, Japan, Jeju, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Prostitution, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, travel
  • Korean Christians, how do you read Yu Jie’s call to forgive Japan?

    Dec 3, 2025
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    Korean Christians, how do you read Yu Jie’s call to forgive Japan?

    I recently came across an article by Yu Jie published in The Asia-Pacific Journal back in 2008: “The Anti-Japanese Resistance…

    Crime, Japan, Perspectives
  • Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    Dec 2, 2025
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    Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    16,000 Koreans Forcibly Mobilized to Sakhalin During Japanese Colonialism Half of Sakhalin’s Koreans May Have Been Massacred During World War…

    Controversy, Crime, germany, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Koreans, Punishment, Social Media, World War
  • Finger Pinching Controversy in South Korea Explained

    Nov 30, 2025
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    Finger Pinching Controversy in South Korea Explained

    I saw a a post about the finger pinching controversy once again in this sub, and I’d just like to…

    Controversy, Crime, Ewha, Feminism, history, Protest
  • Daejeon man faces murder charges for dragging driver while drunk

    Nov 28, 2025
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    Daejeon man faces murder charges for dragging driver while drunk

    One of the most gruesome deaths Ive heard about in a while. I really don’t understand why the korea justice…

    Crime, Daejeon, driver, Justice
  • Since u/AskAKorean won’t let me, I will ask it here. Why is misogyny so strong in Korea, enough to shame a genuine victim?

    Nov 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This post was made about 20 days ago on the same forum (under flair crime). The comments and judgments she…

    Crime, Sex, Teenager
  • the insane and sinister hatred for aespa

    Nov 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Honestly, I don’t really care about fanwars at all because most of the time it’s over something stupid but for…

    Crime, Japan
  • Does anyone else think Eunbi’s debut title track, ‘Door,’ is the most musically interesting song in her discography, despite being completely overshadowed?

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I wanted to post this because I genuinely think ‘Door’ is a masterpiece of K-Pop title track production that deserved…

    Crime, K-pop, Question
  • The disgusting reality of a Korean man who doesn’t care about secondary damage to sex crime victims

    Nov 5, 2025
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    The disgusting reality of a Korean man who doesn’t care about secondary damage to sex crime victims

    On November 2nd, she posted on her YouTube that she was a victim of a sexual crime. (Her video summary:…

    Crime, driver, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • K netizens be hating on idols for literally anything.

    Nov 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I have seen k netizens hating on idols for the smallest things possible. I came across 2 cases. One…

    Crime, netizens, Question
  • Korean YouTuber was violently Raped outside her apartment by a Taxi Driver after falling asleep in the taxi causing damage to her internal organs

    Nov 2, 2025
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    Korean YouTuber was violently Raped outside her apartment by a Taxi Driver after falling asleep in the taxi causing damage to her internal organs

    after 1 year 6 months she is still waiting for the lawsuit. The police asked her why she didn’t report…

    Crime, driver
  • Two Korean men were stopped by police from leaving for Cambodia

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The airport police has deployed four officers at Cambodia flight gates to prevent young Koreans from getting involved in crimes…

    Crime, fail, family, Koreans, purpose, Question
  • “Even If It Means Military Operations”: Ruling, Opposition Parties Equivocal Against Cambodian Criminal Incidents in Assembly Audit

    Oct 13, 2025
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    “Even If It Means Military Operations”: Ruling, Opposition Parties Equivocal Against Cambodian Criminal Incidents in Assembly Audit

    The parties of the National Assembly on the 13th ordered in a singular opinion that the government actively react to…

    Crime, family, Koreans, Military, Question
  • K-pop lost the fun. everyone’s too busy arguing to enjoy it anymore.

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    K-pop isn’t actually getting “worse,” it’s just getting boring because the new wave of stans made it boringggg everyone’s too…

    Crime, K-pop
  • Sickened that some people still support Seungri

    Oct 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I’ve been seeing a bunch of posts about BigBang’s upcoming Coachella performance for their 20th anniversary. And while people…

    Crime
  • PPP stirs xenophobia as Seoul welcomes Chinese tourists visa-free – The Korea Times

    Sep 30, 2025
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    PPP stirs xenophobia as Seoul welcomes Chinese tourists visa-free – The Korea Times

    Politicians claim gov’t network outage will increase illegal stays Members of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) are raising security…

    Chinese Tourists, Controversy, Crime, Daejeon, Jeju, Justice, Politics, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Survey, Tourism
  • Sunwall95’s crime case

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel sad after learning about Sunwall95 and some of the challenges she faced. It made me reflect a lot.…

    Crime, Koreans
  • I don’t like those videos that use the worst moments in kpop just to get views and likes

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There is a time and place for everything. Kpop has had many scandals and tragedies, and naturally people are going…

    Crime, KT, LG, Scandal
  • What do you think about JYPE prioritizing good attitude above skills and visuals in trainees?

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just watched a Chimchakman podcast episode that was uploaded some months ago where NMIXX were the guests. At one…

    Advice, Crime, Discussion, Japan
  • Recent numerous kidnapping attempts

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Article in Korean: link *Chat GPT translation: From Seoul to Jeju: A string of child abduction attempts — was ‘money’…

    Advice, Crime, daegu, fail, Jeju, Punishment, Question, request, Seoul, Sex, Warning
  • The four archetypes of Ma Dong-Seok

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Korea produces some of the best movies in the world, and unsurprisingly I am a big fan of Ma Dong-Seok…

    Crime, Justice
  • justice system in joseon

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I’ve been looking into the structure of Joseon and its court, and I was wondering where those accused of…

    Crime, Joseon, Justice, Punishment
  • I think some songs do HAVE to be longer.

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lately it feels like songs under 3 minutes have become the norm, around 2:30–2:40 seems standard now. And honestly, I…

    Crime
  • NMIXX’s Fe304 album trilogy is some of the best music I’ve ever heard, and I can’t get over it

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    WARNING : Extremely long post ahead as I really want to verbalize how much I adore NMIXX’s music I’ve never…

    BTS, Crime, Stress, Warning
  • Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President

    President Donald Trump’s meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took an unexpected turn Monday when the U.S. leader decided…

    Crime, Donald Trump, history, Japan, Koreans, martial law, Military, modern history, North Korea, Prostitution, Sex, Tokyo, World War
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Latest Korean News

  • Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder caseJuly 11, 2026
    GWANGJU — Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju police… Read more: Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case
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    INGLEWOOD — Spain’s march into the World Cup semi-finals owed… Read more: Mikel Merino’s goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France
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    The Samsung Lions announced Saturday they have signed former major… Read more: KBO-leading Lions sign ex-MLB pitcher Paddack
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    GYEONGJU — A major amusement ride accident at Gyeongju World,… Read more: Gyeongju World faces renewed safety concerns after Ferris wheel cabin falls
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    The search for a 76-year-old man swept away in a… Read more: Search enters 3rd day for man swept away in torrent

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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