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  • How would YOUR ideal K-Pop subreddit look like?

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since everyone is talking about meta related things today I thought about how an ideal K-Pop sub could look like……

    Discussion, K-pop
  • Chungha’s Musical Solace: A Journey of Comfort and Creativity

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Chungha’s Musical Solace: A Journey of Comfort and Creativity

    K-pop soloist Chungha is set to make a triumphant return with her 5th EP album “Alivio”, scheduled for release on…

    Discussion, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Clarification around Twitter

    Jan 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Good Day or Night Thinkers! Right now on Reddit, there is a movement to ban references and links to various…

    Discussion, Social Media
  • Do you think that people who are acting toxic here are much older than often claimed?

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Whenever there is a discussion about toxicity here most people claim that those users are just toxic “teenager edgelords” making…

    Discussion, K-pop, Social Media, Teenager
  • Starting today, we are implementing a ban on links to twitter. Users are welcome to share screenshots instead.

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Following discussions across various subreddits about banning links to www.twitter.com or www.x.com, the moderation team at r/korea has decided to…

    Discussion
  • Hanwha Aerospace nears $276 million K9 howitzer deal with Vietnam

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Aerospace nears $276 million K9 howitzer deal with Vietnam

    Hanwha Aerospace unveils the latest model of its K9 self-propelled howitzer, the K9A2, on Sept. 12, 2023 South Korea’s Hanwha…

    Discussion, germany, Japan, Military
  • What are some debut songs you rarely see talked about?

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that TikTok is banned, I need to have my discussions somewhere else so I’ve returned to Reddit. what is…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT
  • Kpop fan’s fear of critique of the group they stan makes discussions boring

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I first got into kpop as a teenager, I definitely felt a sense of “connection” to all the groups…

    Discussion, Teenager
  • Questions, General Discussions, and Meetup Thread

    Jan 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Please use this thread for any questions about common topics like travel, education, employment, immigration, military service, and any other…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…

    Bibimbap, BTS, cold war, Demographics, Discrimination, Discussion, family, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, korean immigrants, Korean Language, Korean War, Koreans, Lawmakers, LG, Military, Old Korea, Politics, Suga, World War
  • I just wanted to share some quick appreciation for this sub!

    Jan 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This sub has easily become my favorite K-Pop discussion subreddit! Yes, sometimes the discussions get heated but that’s expected of…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • “At least my idols aren’t ugly” well thanks for showing me how superficial you are ig?

    Jan 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know Kpop is like 90% visuals but still I often find it amusing when people think they can diss…

    BTS, Discussion
  • Do you guys have an interest in a Music-only K-Pop subreddit?

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I took a break from Reddit since late 2022 because it simply became way too much for me to handle.…

    Discussion, K-pop, Scandal
  • many K-pop fans don’t really care about the agendas they defend

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, Lisa’s company Lloud posted a message on Instagram addressed to the victims of the Los Angeles fire. In the…

    Discussion, Justice, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Jan 6, 2025
    in News
    Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun gives a New Year’s address to group employees in Goyang, near Seoul, on Jan.…

    automotive, Discussion, Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, North Korea, Seoul
  • Let’s be more civil while having discussions

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community

    I really enjoy this subreddit because of the variety of topics and the thought-provoking discussions that come up. But during…

    Discussion
  • We are allowed to have opinion about an idol’s skill, no?

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community

    So…. There is a little drama over on Twitter. A guy quote-tweeted under the clip of Sakura from Le Sserafim…

    Discussion, Ewha, Fame, KT
  • What would your Legacy Album would look like?

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    As the title mentions, build your own Legacy Album. There are no restrictions on type of songs to choose but…

    Discussion
  • SPC to establish bakery plant in Texas

    Jan 2, 2025
    in News
    SPC to establish bakery plant in Texas

    The Paris Baguette stores in the US (Courtesy of SPC Group) South Korea’s SPC Group, the operator of the bakery…

    Discussion
  • What’s up with the Thai queen, from a concerned fan.

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Community

    Lisa’s solo career lacks the music identity one might expect from an artist with her own label and complete creative…

    Discussion, KT
  • India to acquire 100 units of Hanwha Aerospace’s K9 howitzers via L&T

    Dec 30, 2024
    in News
    India to acquire 100 units of Hanwha Aerospace’s K9 howitzers via L&T

    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer at World Defense Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…

    Discussion
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – December 29, 2024

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • What do y’all think about fans appreciating/commenting positively about MALE idols’ “tummies”? (and more)

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Community

    DISCLAIMER: this is ONLY a discussion about male idols! please don’t involve comments about female idols in this specific discussion.…

    Discussion
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – December 22, 2024

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Korea’s Shinsegae chairman holds in-depth talks with Trump

    Dec 22, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s Shinsegae chairman holds in-depth talks with Trump

    South Korea’s Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (center) speaks to South Korean journalists at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Question, Seoul
  • Just discovered my favorite debut in K-Pop- the Billage of perception: chapter one

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    I recently decided to explore Billlie’s discography, and started by listening to their first release. And I was very impressed.…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • BOYNEXTDOOR and their consistent but remarkable growth in popularity

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    This will be a pretty long post 😇… BOYNEXTDOOR debuted on May 30th, 2023, as the first group under KOZ,…

    Discussion, Gen Z, Japan, KT, Question, Social Media
  • Christmas K-pop Spotify Playlist ✨🎄🎅🏼⭐️🎁🎧🎶

    Dec 20, 2024
    in Community

    I was looking for a Christmas K-pop playlist, and I found that a lot of them were a bit short…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • “Yoon requested the ruling party to ‘hold on for just two weeks’ before the impeachment was passed.” Why?

    Dec 20, 2024
    in Community

    Summary: The ruling party is urgently calling for the appointment of key ministers amid leadership gaps. The opposition party is…

    Discussion, Politics, request
  • Samsung, Hyundai Motor eye tech alliance on autonomous vehicle chips

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Samsung, Hyundai Motor eye tech alliance on autonomous vehicle chips

    An IONIQ 5-based self-driving car run by Motional, a US mobility joint venture between Hyundai Motor and Aptiv South Korea’s…

    automotive, Discussion, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • MYERA’s Debut: A Journey of Empowerment Begins with ‘Lie ライ Lie / Be Naked’

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Entertainment
    MYERA’s Debut: A Journey of Empowerment Begins with ‘Lie ライ Lie / Be Naked’

    Excitement is building in the K-pop and J-pop communities as the new girl group MYERA prepares for their highly anticipated debut. Comprising…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media
  • Song Reviews:: 2024 December 12 – December 15; Battle of the B-Sides:: B.A.P- Carnival

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community

    Welcome, welcome, all! Some brief housekeeping I feel I need to clarify. I’ve seen a number of complaints on here…

    Discussion
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – December 15, 2024

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • K-pop Sensation BABYMONSTER Announces Groundbreaking First US Tour

    Dec 14, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Sensation BABYMONSTER Announces Groundbreaking First US Tour

    YG Entertainment’s rising girl group BABYMONSTER is set to make history with their first international tour, “Hello Monsters”, bringing their…

    Discussion, history, K-pop, Kia, KT, Seoul
  • Which was that moment from your favs trajectory that made you think “this is where i belong to”

    Dec 14, 2024
    in Community

    Since there has been some not as enjoyable moments on kpop lately, I wanted to bring something more lighthearted into…

    Discussion
  • Korean music content association issues statement on Tampering cases involving idols.

    Dec 13, 2024
    in Community

    The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) is considering excluding album sales figures of artists and labels involved in tampering allegations…

    Discussion
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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