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  • The Debut Discussion: 1990’s Edition (Retrospective Topic)

    May 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Feeling a little under the weather today, so I’m relaxing on the couch and journeying back into the 1st Gen…

    Discussion
  • Why can‘t people just be more honest about their feelings of dislike?

    May 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Have you ever had this experience of reading a K-Pop Reddit post and having this weird feeling like something is…

    Discussion, fail, K-pop, Peace
  • “Better Dead Than Co-Ed”: Korean Women’s University Erupts in Mass Protest, Property Damage, and DDoS Attacks Over Unconfirmed Rumors of Male Admissions in Arts Departments

    May 15, 2025
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    “Better Dead Than Co-Ed”: Korean Women’s University Erupts in Mass Protest, Property Damage, and DDoS Attacks Over Unconfirmed Rumors of Male Admissions in Arts Departments

    At Dongduk Women’s University, a single rumor has done what no midterm exam or tuition hike ever could: it ignited…

    Discussion, Politics, Protest, Question, Social Media
  • SK Group seeks to sell SK Signet as part of sweeping portfolio realignment

    May 14, 2025
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    SK Group seeks to sell SK Signet as part of sweeping portfolio realignment

    EV charger (Courtesy of SK Signet) South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK Group is seeking to divest SK Signet Inc., four…

    Discussion, Kia, Seoul
  • Malicious Behavior of Kim Soo Hyun’s Fanbase

    May 13, 2025
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    Malicious Behavior of Kim Soo Hyun’s Fanbase

    Some fans of Kim Soo Hyun have crossed the line from fandom into dangerous, criminal behavior—especially targeting those who support…

    Discussion
  • Did your mum play any part in your interest in K-Pop?

    May 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since it‘s mothers day today I thought it would be cool to have a discussion about if your mom played…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • Can new groups catch a break pls and thank youuu

    May 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I am an older kpop stan and I’ve been really liking and getting into the newer groups but I’ve…

    Discussion
  • Kim Moon-soo denies political ties with Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon during discussion

    May 8, 2025
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    Kim Moon-soo denies political ties with Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon during discussion

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

    Discussion
  • Korea Investment & Securities deepens global ties with 2nd IR in New York

    May 7, 2025
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    Korea Investment & Securities deepens global ties with 2nd IR in New York

    Kim Sung-hwan, CEO of Korea Investment & Securities, gives an opening speech at KIS Night in New York 2025 on…

    Discussion, Seoul
  • Ruby Red: Jennie’s Signature Color and How K-pop Stars Join the Trend

    May 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Ruby Red: Jennie’s Signature Color and How K-pop Stars Join the Trend

    Photo Credits: Calvin Klein, Billboard, Chanel , Harpers Bazaar ‘’No one owns a color’’ yeah, until you’re Jennie Kim and…

    Discussion, K-pop, Social Media
  • Why are most of the k-pop subs feel so boring? Plus I think sharing fan music on these subs should be allowed

    May 4, 2025
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    Ns to none of the mods at there but everybody keep postings the idols’ social media posts instead of making…

    Discussion, K-pop, Social Media
  • ENHYPEN Unveils ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’ Mini Album with Striking Concept Cinema Poster and June 2025 Release

    May 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ENHYPEN Unveils ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’ Mini Album with Striking Concept Cinema Poster and June 2025 Release

    Photo. Credits: Belift Lab ENHYPEN is set to ignite excitement among fans with the announcement of their sixth mini album,…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • KATSEYE – ”Gnarly” | Keep all your thoughts about it to this thread!

    Apr 30, 2025
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    This is a megathread for all the discussion surrounding Katseye‘s newest release ”Gnarly”. Keep all your thoughts contained to this…

    Discussion
  • IMO Kpop is not Korean except for the language

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s something I was thinking about that I want to discuss. The thought was prompted while I was listening to…

    Discussion
  • POSCO raises ship steel prices as Korea’s tariffs curb supply

    Apr 28, 2025
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    POSCO raises ship steel prices as Korea’s tariffs curb supply

    A Hyundai Steel employee works at a blast furnace at the company’s steel milll POSCO Holdings Inc. has raised second-quarter…

    Discussion, Hyundai, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • Seoul mulls joint review of Alaska LNG project with Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam

    Apr 27, 2025
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    Seoul mulls joint review of Alaska LNG project with Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam

    South Korea is one of the world’s top LNG buyer South Korea has proposed forming a consortium with Japan, Taiwan…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Question, request, Seoul, Stress, study
  • Introduction/Appreciation thread for Just B for anyone who’s curious about them!

    Apr 26, 2025
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    So I’ve seen a lot of people express interest in Just B the past couple of days after Bain came…

    Discussion, family, Jeju, K-pop, KT, Sex, Shopping, Social Media
  • Seoul, Washington agree on July tariff deal framework in ‘2+2’ trade talks

    Apr 25, 2025
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    Seoul, Washington agree on July tariff deal framework in ‘2+2’ trade talks

    From left, South Korea’s Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and USTR Jamieson…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, martial law, request, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Which Kpop Artist Tried To Recreate The Success Of a Previous Hit Of Theirs?

    Apr 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw two post on the r/popheads subreddit and i thought it was such an interesting discussion. But now i’m…

    Discussion
  • Korea’s Incheon Airport to upgrade, operate Uzbek airfield in $140m deal

    Apr 23, 2025
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    Korea’s Incheon Airport to upgrade, operate Uzbek airfield in $140m deal

    Rendering of the new Urgench International Airport (Courtesy of Incheon International Airport Corp.) INCHEON – South Korea’s Incheon International Airport…

    Discussion
  • Does the length of a song determine its quality?

    Apr 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve seen a lot of discussion on the length of songs in kpop and how songs are becoming “too” short…

    Discussion, purpose
  • Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case

    (File photo by Sol Lee) South Korea said on Friday it has decided not to appeal a Singaporean court’s rejection…

    Discussion, fail, Justice, request, Samsung
  • LG Energy Solution clinches multi-billion-dollar ESS deals in Japan, Europe

    Apr 15, 2025
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    LG Energy Solution clinches multi-billion-dollar ESS deals in Japan, Europe

    A bird’s-eye view of LG Energy Solution’s  standalone battery plant in Arizona LG Energy Solution Ltd. has secured a string…

    Discussion, Japan, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • Birth rates: Optimist point of view

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    • This is not a political discussion. • Speaking as an outsider. • All my information is theoretical, not accurate.…

    Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discussion, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Kimchi, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, squid game, Stress, Tourism
  • Profound Moments in Chan, Changbin and Han’s Lyrics

    Apr 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This post was inspired by somebody asking about 3RACHA’s outlook on life. I wanted to highlight some of their interesting…

    Discussion, Ewha, Fame, Medical, purpose, Question, stabbing
  • Some interesting things have been happening in the Korean music scene in the past couple months… (long post)

    Apr 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been catching up and the international Kpop community seems to have been going through a lot over the past…

    Discussion, Ewha, fail, Koreans
  • I made a positive only discussion sub…

    Apr 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s called r/KpopUncensoredPositiv and it’s basically a positive only K-Pop discussion sub. You’re allowed to post Pictures, Gifs and videos…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • Korean toast shop makes $30K/month in NYC — would this work in Seoul, or is the market too saturated?

    Apr 11, 2025
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    Korean toast shop makes $30K/month in NYC — would this work in Seoul, or is the market too saturated?

    I recently came across a story of a woman in New York who started a Korean toast stand — she…

    Discussion, Seoul
  • IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    Apr 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    A panoramic view of the Songdo 11th District, South Korea’s biotechnology industry hub (Courtesy of IFEZ) The Incheon Free Economic…

    Discussion, Japan, Lotte, Seoul, Tourism
  • Welcome to r/korea!

    Apr 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This subreddit is dedicated to discussions about Korea, covering topics such as news, culture, history, politics, and societal issues. Whether…

    Busan, Discussion, history, Kakao, Korean Art, Korean Language, Military, Politics, Question, request, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Full text of the Constitutional Court’s reading of the verdict on Yoon’s impeachment/removal

    Apr 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Below is an AI translation of the reading of the verdict, followed by the original Korean text. Thanks to u/Lazy-Bicycle8741…

    Democracy, Discussion, fail, history, Justice, Lawmakers, LG, martial law, Military, Politics, purpose, Question, request, Warning
  • 2025 South Korean Presidential Election

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This megathread is for community discussions about the upcoming 2025 South Korean presidential election. On December 3, 2024, former President…

    Discussion, fail, martial law, Military, Protest, Question
  • Concept Change and Maintaining an Identity – Where do you draw the line?

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    “The group changes concepts too much, people don’t know what they are standing for anymore.” “They suddenly had a comeback…

    Discussion
  • Thoughts on HYBEAMERICA × AU audition trailer

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After watching the trailer on YouTube, I had a lot of thoughts and was curious to know what other people…

    Discussion, Question
  • Honest question. Would anyone care about their favorite kpop idols/groups if they weren’t ridiculously attractive?

    Apr 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    People always seem to claim they “Stan” these idols for their talents, but the hyperfixiation on beauty that I see…

    Discussion, Question
  • Hyundai Motor launches global talent recruitment program

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor launches global talent recruitment program

    South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. has launched a global talent recruitment program, beginning April 1 via its official…

    Discussion, Hyundai
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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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  • Childcare Stress Alters Mothers’ Brain StructureJuly 12, 2026
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  • people need to stop lying when praising idolsJuly 11, 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