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  • Some poorly written random thoughts regarding riize, seunghan, and contracts

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Riizes concept: They have the misfortune of coming after some of sms most conceptually driven groups. Exo, red velvet, nct,…

    Ewha, history, Stress
  • We do actually know these idols. somewhat

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Whenever I see the “we don’t actually know these idols” stuff I can’t help but disagree and honestly think that…

    Ewha
  • Ideas for additions?

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Ideas for additions?

    Even though I am too exhausted to make rice (I always think next time imma freeze some but I never…

    Ewha
  • 2025 Korean Concert Sales Data – Girl Group/Female Idol

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Rank Artist Event Shows Attendees Venue Ticket Sales (KRW) 1 Taeyeon TAEYEON CONCERT – The TENSE 3 28,689 KSPO Dome…

    Ewha, Samsung, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s medical tourism thrives on weak currency

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s medical tourism thrives on weak currency

    Foreign tourists in Seoul  Foreign visitors to South Korea jumped nearly 20% early this year, largely driven by a sharp…

    Ewha, Japan, KT, martial law, Medical, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • 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
  • Korean wedding speech. Please help!

    Apr 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello all, sorry this in English. I am going to be doing a speech a Korean wedding soon as the…

    Ewha
  • do fandom cleanses actually work? if so how?

    Apr 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    usually when a fandom gets out of hand or becomes too toxic, fans will start to urge a fandom cleanse…

    Ewha, K-pop, Scandal, Sex
  • Kep1er Yum sounds somewhat similar to me

    Apr 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now, this is not a bad thing at all, AT ALL. But the pre-chorus in Yum sounds similar to the…

    Ewha
  • K-pop girl groups as NBA teams (East contenders version)

    Apr 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Blackpink = Boston Celtics Blackpink and the Boston Celtics are both successful ane divisive, with passionate fanbases that are known…

    Ewha, fail, K-pop
  • Hyundai Motor to invest $21 billion in US amid tariff concerns

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor to invest $21 billion in US amid tariff concerns

    Hyundai Motor and Kia headquarters buildings in Seoul  South Korean auto behemoth Hyundai Motor Group will invest $21 billion to…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • MBK chairman to leverage own funds to pay Homeplus suppliers

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK chairman to leverage own funds to pay Homeplus suppliers

    Michael ByungJu Kim, co-founder, partner and chairman of MBK Partners  Michael ByungJu Kim, co-founder, partner and chairman of Northeast Asia-focused…

    BTS, Ewha, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Obsessed about the Lucifer a.k.a “Lightbringer” references in Ten’s Stunner teasers

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For those who love Renaissance paintings about angels or those who enjoy mythology or stories about angels and demons, you…

    Ewha
  • My thought about Yoon being released

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, you must be aware that Yoon’s being released DOES NOT mean he is innocent. (Of course, dumb…

    Crime, Ewha, martial law, purpose, Seoul
  • Please educate me on all things G-Dragon.

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve taken an interest in him as of late. I think he’s just such a uniquely charming individual. To me,…

    Ewha
  • Koreans saying “웨이팅” instead of 기다리다/줄서다 is actually cringe

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Anyone else think this somewhat recent trend in Korea to refer to waiting in line at restaurants or other businesses…

    Ewha, Koreans, Social Media
  • Clearing some misconceptions about ‘Virtual idol’ thing on the rise recently.

    Mar 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer : It is completely understandable if you are uninterested in Vtuber, I am not your kpop or weeb mentor…

    Ewha, Metaverse, Mystery
  • Curious About Manufactured/False Fandoms

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m relatively new to k-pop, but see there’s a standard set that fandoms are extremely passionate & organized- streaming, voting,…

    Ewha, fail, K-pop
  • How to budget as a scholarship recipient?

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ll be applying for the Ewha Womans University EGPP Scholarship for the next fall semester. It covers full tuition, admission…

    Ewha, family
  • South Korea welcomes more babies after downward spiral

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea welcomes more babies after downward spiral

    A well-baby nursery in a local hospital in South Korea (Courtesy of New1 Korea)  South Korea’s fertility rate bounced back…

    birthrate, driver, Ewha, Medical
  • Anyone else not follow the whole bias “rule” or whatever it is?

    Feb 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t even think it’s a rule, just something I hear people say all the time. The one where your…

    Ewha
  • McKinsey Korea interview

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Have an interview with McKinsey Korean office Seoul and would love some insight. Recently finished a recruiter call in English…

    Ewha, Seoul
  • Honest thoughts of Aespas Newark Concert (Pros & Cons)

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just for some background, Ive been a fan of aespas since their savage comeback and even though I consider myself…

    Demographics, Discussion, Ewha, KT
  • Is it me or have kpop stans lowkey fallen off?

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am not talking about the artists or the music. I am talking about the fandoms. I feel like their…

    Ewha
  • I genuinely miss the second generation variety talent

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I randomly watched an episode of a YouTube show with Kara for their I Do I Do promotions. I don’t…

    Ewha
  • as someone who knows nothing of bigbang, gtop is altering my brain chemistry. here i am seeking help.

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i am not a fan and never have been but if knowing “if you” and “eyes nose lips” word for…

    Ewha, KT
  • Any value to changing iOS region to S. Korea?

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Good morning, my family and I recently relocated to Seoul from the US for at least the next few years…

    Ewha, family, Seoul
  • I will be visiting a Korean BBQ place for the first time. I’m curious if there is anything you would consider “must eat”?

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The restaurant is in the UK. I’m not sure how authentic it will be compared to places in Korea, but…

    Ewha
  • Political crisis ups downside risk to S.Korea’s economy: S&P, Moody’s

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Political crisis ups downside risk to S.Korea’s economy: S&P, Moody’s

    Containers at a port in Incheon (Courtesy of Yonhap) Global credit rating agencies warned of looming downward pressure on South…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, martial law, Tourism, Warning
  • left kpop for nearly 5 years & trying to catch up now

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    in june 2020, i reached one of the lowest points in my life—a moment so deeply personal and painful that…

    Ewha, K-pop, Teenager
  • 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
  • Does Yeotgireum Garu contain the husk? Would it be possible to eat as porridge?

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community

    Somewhat of a strange question, I know. But I can’t find any other form of powdered barley as easily and…

    Ewha, Question
  • OT7 iKON had the potential to be as popular/mainstream as the other best 3rd Gen groups.

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    Not meant as a “which group is better/ iKON vs x” post. More of a “what if” scenario and popular…

    BTS, Ewha, Scandal
  • Illit’s choreography takes up a lotta energy!

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community

    I know a lot of people say the girls need vocal training and while I don’t completely disagree, expecting them…

    Ewha
  • S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Dec 8, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea’s economic system remains resilient, says Fin Min

    Korea’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (center) speaks at an emergency economic policy meeting on Dec. 8, 2024 (Courtesy of News1…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, fail, Lawmakers, martial law, Protest, Seoul
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  • Samsung gears up for foray into space infrastructure industryMay 20, 2025
    South Korea-US joint space telescope SPHEREx successfully launched in March… Read more: Samsung gears up for foray into space infrastructure industry
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    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Global private market investor Hamilton Lane… Read more: Hamilton Lane invests in IMM infrastructure fund in secondary deal
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    Savills Korea’s Q1 2025 Seoul Prime Office Report Despite mounting… Read more: Seoul’s prime office transactions rise 6% in Q1 despite weak sentiment
  • S.Korea’s crypto market doubles to $77.5 bn as 20% of population tradesMay 20, 2025
    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s cryptocurrency market surged to… Read more: S.Korea’s crypto market doubles to $77.5 bn as 20% of population trades
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    KIC manages $189.4 billion in assets as of the end… Read more: KIC discusses post-US tariff infrastructure strategy with pension funds

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  • wanna learn kpop dances, but oh gosh why is it so awkward lmao😭May 20, 2025
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  • How do you define your “ult” group or soloist? What characteristics separate an “ult” from other artists you may follow?May 20, 2025

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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