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  • Do you think the Korean public will ease up on their ardor for Rescene and when will that happen?

    Jul 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I consider myself a fan and watched many of their videos, enough to know all the inside jokes involving each…

    driver
  • Mirae Asset wins antitrust approval for Korbit deal

    Jul 9, 2026
    in News
    Mirae Asset wins antitrust approval for Korbit deal

    Mirae Asset Group said Thursday that its planned acquisition of Korbit, a domestic cryptocurrency exchange, has cleared review by the…

    driver
  • Seoul warns pop-up stores flouting consumer, privacy laws

    Jul 8, 2026
    in News
    Seoul warns pop-up stores flouting consumer, privacy laws

    Many of Korea’s highly popular pop-up stores — the transient retail spaces driving many modern street fashion and online trends…

    driver, fail, Seoul, study, Survey
  • Thoughts on recent controversy among JYP fandoms regarding JYP business news article?

    Jul 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For the past day or so, I’ve seen a LOT of controversy among JYP group fandoms across Twitter about a…

    Controversy, driver, K-pop, KT, Military, Social Media
  • $445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

    Jul 2, 2026
    in News
    $445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

    Allegations that a taxi driver overcharged a Taiwanese tourist nearly tenfold for a ride to Incheon International Airport sparked online…

    driver, North Korea, Seoul, travel, Warning
  • Samsung unveils industry’s 1st UFS 5.0 memory optimized for on-device AI

    Jun 23, 2026
    in News
    Samsung unveils industry’s 1st UFS 5.0 memory optimized for on-device AI

    Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest universal flash storage (UFS) 5.0 solution on Tuesday, targeting surging demand for faster and more…

    driver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Gov’t approves sanctions against 166 child support defaulters

    Jun 21, 2026
    in News
    Gov’t approves sanctions against 166 child support defaulters

    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Sunday it has approved 184 sanctions against 166 people who failed to…

    driver, fail, family, travel
  • Can I get a Korean ID if I have a Korean Passport

    Jun 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello. So I was born and live in USA and got my Korean passport a few years ago (backstreet at…

    driver, family, Military, Parents, Question
  • CJ CheilJedang, Samyang Foods climb in brand-value rankings as global appetite grows

    Jun 12, 2026
    in News
    CJ CheilJedang, Samyang Foods climb in brand-value rankings as global appetite grows

    Korea’s leading food manufacturers are solidifying their positions among the country’s most valuable corporate names, reflecting the food sector’s rising…

    automotive, CJ Cheiljedang, driver, Global Expansion, Samyang
  • Seafood Ramen (in Jeju)

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Seafood Ramen (in Jeju)

    Missing this absolute seafood explosion of a ramen from Jeju Island🤤 submitted by /u/Mediocre_Driver_3954 [link] [comments]

    driver, Jeju
  • Smoky K-BBQ chicken

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Smoky K-BBQ chicken

    Rolling up the rice balls and dipping them straight into the K-BBQ sauce is pure perfection🤤 submitted by /u/Mediocre_Driver_3954 [link]…

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  • ENHYPEN’s Jay Between Two Worlds

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Feeds
    ENHYPEN’s Jay Between Two Worlds

    Park Jong-seong has always occupied the beautiful, uncomfortable space between identities. Now, in Polo Ralph Lauren and on the cover…

    Advice, Celebrity, driver, family, Japan, Korean Art, KT, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Trying Korean BBQ Pork Neck (Moksal) for the first time.

    Jun 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Trying Korean BBQ Pork Neck (Moksal) for the first time.

    It’s a bit leaner than pork belly, but so incredibly tender and juicy. Honestly might like this more than Samgyeopsal.…

    driver, Pork
  • Classic K-food combo

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Classic K-food combo

    The stew had some mysterious green greens in it, and the aroma was incredible. The spicy pork was a bit…

    driver, Pork
  • Samgyeopsal

    Jun 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Samgyeopsal

    Love how thick it is. submitted by /u/Mediocre_Driver_3954 [link] [comments]

    driver
  • Kimchi rice balls

    Jun 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi rice balls

    submitted by /u/Mediocre_Driver_3954 [link] [comments]

    driver, Kimchi
  • [TEST DRIVE] BMW M135: A pocket rocket built for pure driving fun

    May 30, 2026
    in News
    [TEST DRIVE] BMW M135: A pocket rocket built for pure driving fun

    The BMW M135 xDrive is the kind of hatchback that instantly reminds you why compact performance cars still matter. Sharp,…

    driver, Seoul
  • Yield yields yield

    May 25, 2026
    in News
    Yield yields yield

    Attracting the attention of the entire nation, the labor-management negotiations of Korea’s top global electronics company had continued, with both…

    driver
  • AB InBev makes history with 3rd Creative Marketer of Year title

    May 10, 2026
    in News
    AB InBev makes history with 3rd Creative Marketer of Year title

    Global brewing giant AB InBev, parent company of OB Beer, has been named the 2026 Creative Marketer of the Year…

    driver, history
  • Donkkaseu: A Korean Dish, Not Japanese Tonkatsu

    May 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Donkkaseu: A Korean Dish, Not Japanese Tonkatsu

    I consider Korean-style pork cutlet (“donkkaseu,” not Japanese tonkatsu) to be Korean food. Japanese tonkatsu is a Japanese adaptation of…

    driver, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Pork
  • Korea’s exports hit record high in Q1 on strong chip performance

    May 6, 2026
    in News
    Korea’s exports hit record high in Q1 on strong chip performance

    Korea’s exports hit a record high in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the strong growth of artificial intelligence…

    driver
  • Man receives suspended sentence for striking driver, defecating on bus in Daegu

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Man receives suspended sentence for striking driver, defecating on bus in Daegu

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

    daegu, driver
  • Getting a driver’s license in just 1 month

    Apr 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Getting a driver’s license in just 1 month

    Hi everyone! I’m an international student living in Seoul, and I recently got my Korean driver’s license in less than…

    driver, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in Q1: data

    Apr 20, 2026
    in News
    Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in Q1: data

    Korea’s cosmetics exports reached a record high in the first quarter of this year, firmly establishing itself as a key…

    driver
  • Samsung’s historic surge and challenges to sustain it

    Apr 7, 2026
    in News
    Samsung’s historic surge and challenges to sustain it

    Samsung Electronics has delivered a quarterly performance that will be remembered as a watershed in corporate history. It posted its…

    driver, history, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Kumho Tire sees credit rating jump as earnings, debt outlook improve

    Apr 7, 2026
    in News
    Kumho Tire sees credit rating jump as earnings, debt outlook improve

    Kumho Tire said Tuesday that Korea Investors Service (KIS), one of the country’s leading credit rating agencies, raised its corporate…

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  • Gov’t launches inter-ministerial task force to shore up exports

    Apr 1, 2026
    in News
    Gov’t launches inter-ministerial task force to shore up exports

    The finance ministry said Wednesday it has launched a task force involving relevant ministries and private entities to boost exports…

    driver
  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE x DICON: Driving the Youth Era of K‑Pop

    Mar 27, 2026
    in Feeds
    ALPHA DRIVE ONE x DICON: Driving the Youth Era of K‑Pop

    Photo Credits: DICON + WAKEONE ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s latest DICON Vol. 33 teaser covers don’t just announce another pictorial—they feel…

    driver, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media, travel
  • Seafood Jjamppong

    Mar 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Seafood Jjamppong

    submitted by /u/Mediocre_Driver_3954 [link] [comments]

    driver
  • TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Feeds
    TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Photo Credits: Global H Media Starting Line: A New TRENDZ Era TRENDZ launch 2026 with the digital single ‘Kart Racer’,…

    Crime, driver, germany, Japan, Photography, Tokyo
  • Wealth exodus risk grows

    Feb 4, 2026
    in News
    Wealth exodus risk grows

    A recent report by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has sounded the alarm over a growing outflow…

    driver, Inheritance Tax, KCC
  • Hyundai Palisade wins 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year

    Jan 15, 2026
    in News
    Hyundai Palisade wins 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of  the Year

    Hyundai Motor’s Palisade three-row flagship SUV has been named the 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year for its…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai
  • Samsung Electronics Acquires ZF’s ADAS Business for 1.5 Billion Euros

    Dec 23, 2025
    in News
    Samsung Electronics Acquires ZF’s ADAS Business for 1.5 Billion Euros

    The “Ready” digital cockpit for vehicles, jointly developed by Samsung Electronics and Harman (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics…

    automotive, driver, germany, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Dec 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Photo Credits: Billboard UNCORE Close Your Eyes has made a striking impact on the global K-pop scene, recently being honored…

    driver, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, travel
  • Internal Coupang records show efforts to make Kim Bom-suk legally untouchable

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Internal Coupang records show efforts to make Kim Bom-suk legally untouchable

    In 2021, when Coupang began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, its founder, Kim Bom-suk, stepped down from all…

    Controversy, Coupang, Discussion, driver, Question, request, Stress
  • Import prices log fastest increase in 19 months in Nov. on weaker won: BOK

    Dec 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Import prices log fastest increase in 19 months in Nov. on weaker won: BOK

    Import prices increased at the fastest pace in 19 months in November, despite a decline in global oil prices, due…

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Latest Korean News

  • NK leader meets with China’s top political adviser in PyongyangJuly 17, 2026
    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with a Chinese… Read more: NK leader meets with China’s top political adviser in Pyongyang
  • Bahrain, Kuwait face Iranian fire as US airstrikes expand to target more bridgesJuly 17, 2026
    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bahrain and Kuwait faced incoming… Read more: Bahrain, Kuwait face Iranian fire as US airstrikes expand to target more bridges
  • 14th Korean oil tanker successfully transits through Red SeaJuly 17, 2026
    A Korean oil tanker has successfully transited the Red Sea… Read more: 14th Korean oil tanker successfully transits through Red Sea
  • Agriculture ministry holds emergency meeting ahead of heavy downpoursJuly 17, 2026
    The agriculture ministry held an emergency meeting Friday to review… Read more: Agriculture ministry holds emergency meeting ahead of heavy downpours
  • ‘AI race shifts from building models to rebuilding companies’July 17, 2026
    JEJU ISLAND — Companies hoping to gain an edge in… Read more: ‘AI race shifts from building models to rebuilding companies’

Latest Community Feeds

  • Japanese Firms Show Signs of Moving Away from Nvidia GPUs; South Korean NPUs Emerge as AlternativeJuly 18, 2026
  • South Korea to ban new listings of single-stock leveraged ETFsJuly 18, 2026
  • Do you like K-ballads? Do you know a singer named Kim Dong-ryul?July 18, 2026
  • Bulguksa Temple blanketed in autumn colorsJuly 18, 2026
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  • Do you think the Korean public will ease up on their ardor for Rescene and when will that happen?July 17, 2026
  • going to South Korea as a Dark Brown Indian Woman: What Can I Realistically Expect?July 17, 2026
  • Anyone have any idea when this 90’s protest in Korea took place?July 17, 2026
  • A lifeline to immigrant-background young people left behind by Korea’s systemJuly 17, 2026
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  • “8 Bowls of Ramen, 20 Orders”… Mukbang YouTuber Apologizes Following In-Flight Meal ControversyJuly 17, 2026
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  • Kpop birthday song recommendations!!!!!!July 17, 2026
  • Seeing people react to a live performance for the first time is pretty funnyJuly 17, 2026
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  • Craft beer and yukpo at a local Korean beer pubJuly 17, 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