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  • Crazy was an insane comeback for LSF after the 2024 hate train

    Nov 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In honor of Twitter looking somewhat normal again, it just made me remember old k-pop stan twt pre-Elon. So many…

    Ewha, history, K-pop, KT, LG
  • Why is this allowed in fancalls ? Is this valid or nah ?

    Nov 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First off, nothing against the normal fancallers. It’s just a random thought. We all have seen fancall clips in yt,…

    Ewha, KT, Question
  • Made a Korean friend through GTA Online — any advice on Korean social norms?

    Nov 1, 2026
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    Annyeonghaseyo guys! Recently, I made a friend in GTA Online who is from Korea, and we later connected on Discord.…

    Advice, Ewha
  • People preach kpop idols make their own music until someone does it

    Nov 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I came across a post on tarantino by lisa and one particular comment that struck me. ‘She have all the…

    Ewha
  • What is a more important quality to have as an idol? Perseverance vs. Star Quality

    Oct 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Some of you might know this already, but Itzy released debate content on this exact question a few weeks ago…

    Ewha, Question
  • Thoughts on the current 5th gen girl group landscape

    Oct 22, 2026
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    Neon’s massive success definitely marks a shift in the discussion around 5th gen girl groups. A lot of comparisons are…

    Discussion, Ewha, Japan, Koreans, KT, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • Where would you draw the line of appropriate debut age for youthful concepts?

    Oct 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This was a bit hard to put in words, but I’ve noticed something from modern fans these days. They want…

    Ewha, K-pop, Sex
  • Hearts2Hearts and A2O comparisons make no sense

    Oct 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So if you’re on the same side of twitter as I am, you must’ve seen them, the comparisons people are…

    Ewha, LG
  • Did you hate the integrated SM Culture Universe? A look into an SMCU geek’s grief.

    Oct 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Truly! Nothing makes me sadder than seeing the SMCU being used less. There were people complaining that it was just…

    Ewha, LG, purpose
  • which choreo is harder: GRLS by tuide or jellyous by illit?

    Oct 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    both have insanneee footwork, jumping, and while also having somewhat difficult arm work. which one do you guys think is…

    Ewha
  • Do you guys get annoyed when people insult K-pop despite stanning K-pop groups?

    Oct 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: This post is about casual or dedicated fans that consume certain K-pop groups respectfully without diving completely into the…

    BTS, Discussion, Ewha, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Subreddits of Korean Universities (and relevant other communities)

    Oct 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone. I am a PhD student at SKKU. A while ago, I made a custom Reddit feed of subreddits…

    Ewha
  • Janggi (Korean chess) game I built

    Oct 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not one for posting on Reddit, so forgive me if I’ve broken any rules posting like this 😄 I…

    Ewha, Question
  • What do you think about the old controversy involving Jennie’s “Like JENNIE” and the Indian song “Rani”?

    Sep 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently came across the old controversy where people pointed out that Jennie’s “Like JENNIE” sounded somewhat similar to the…

    Controversy, Ewha, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • I actually think that SaWaDiKa is a good comeback track.

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A lot of people seem to be divisive about it or are indifferent about the song in regards to the…

    Ewha, fail, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Trying to bury the actions of certain fans due to a stupid stereotype is quite damaging.

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: This post is only calling out the actions of toxic fans and people that tries to bury the actions…

    BTS, Discussion, Ewha, K-pop
  • Am I the only one that notices that certain elements of hip-hop are use as defenses when it comes to male idols in K-pop?

    Sep 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This post was inspired by a recent post I had heard on a K-pop sub Reddit calling Lisa a “narcissist”…

    BTS, Ewha, K-pop, K-pop industry, Suga
  • My Summer Korean Office Lunch

    Sep 4, 2026
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    My Summer Korean Office Lunch

    In July, my company sent me to Korea for a business trip. While there, I was included in the employee…

    Ewha, Pork
  • I tend to think that a lot of K-pop fans are a little more hesitant to acknowledge the impact of influential third generation K-pop groups than first and second generation.

    Sep 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: There is a lot of K-pop groups that have made a lot of influence and impact towards the K-pop…

    BTS, Discussion, Ewha, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • Seoul Reviews Possible Deployment to Strait of Hormuz

    Sep 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Cheong Wa Dae said on the 4th that the government is reviewing various options related to military readiness on the…

    Ewha, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • how to find good restaurant in Korea

    Sep 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    how to find good restaurant in Korea

    Hey everyone! I’m Korean, and two of my favorite foods are Dak-galbi and Naengmyeon. I had the Dak-galbi at a…

    daegu, Ewha, Koreans, Naver
  • Let’s Address it Critically. The Blackpink Concert “Lazy Allegations.”

    Sep 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer – My own opinions and thoughts as a fan. Going back to 2018-19, “In Your Area World Tour.” The…

    Ewha, fail, purpose
  • How S. Korea’s youngest minister nominee became lightning rod

    Sep 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    How S. Korea’s youngest minister nominee became lightning rod

    Yong Hye-in, the leader of the minor Basic Income Party, was tapped to head the Gender Equality minister, but at…

    Ewha
  • Am I the only fan dissatisfied with how BIGBANG’s songs turned out to be in their recent Goyang concert?

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I knew back in Coachella that this is gonna happen to their songs with T.O.P. and #that member gone. Their…

    Ewha, LG
  • Military Service Flowchart for Overseas Koreans, Dual Nationals, K-Diaspora/Adoptees and Gyopo

    Aug 24, 2026
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    30M Korean born and raised abroad, completed my military service from 2020 to 2022. I frequently see posts on this…

    Advice, Ewha, family, history, Justice, Korean Military, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Sex, Stress, study, Survey, travel, Warning
  • Sky Cows

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Sky Cows

    I’ve always found it somewhat amusing that the Cerambycidae beetles are known as 하늘소 (literally, “Sky Cows”) in Korean, especially…

    Ewha
  • The lost future of ‘Reply 1994’

    Aug 22, 2026
    in News
    The lost future of ‘Reply 1994’

    I spent this week in a Korean hospital having surgery on a hand injury I picked up playing football. Thankfully,…

    Ewha, Seoul
  • “While somewhat unrelated”

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “While somewhat unrelated”

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

    Ewha
  • I don’t think that YG will give BLACKPINK their trademark and rights to their group’s name.

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    After the events of the group’s controversial 10th anniversary celebration, fans and non-fans had begun to speculate the reason why…

    Ewha, Scandal
  • Unpopular opinion: Lemon Tang is probably the (vocally) hardest song of H2H

    Aug 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s kind of a stretch to say Lemon Tang is the ULTIMATE hardest song of H2H since they’ve just debuted.…

    Ewha
  • Juicy J and Ty Dolla Sign coming out at Lollapalooza

    Aug 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It feels like performing with Western artists at festivals is only going to become more common from now on. The…

    Ewha
  • What would it have been like if TikTok challenges had existed back in 2015–2016 ?

    Jul 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In another universe we would have got Jennie x Irene tiktok, Jimin x Kai x Taemin tiktok, RM x Jackson,…

    Ewha, KT
  • Any thoughts on Akrapovič by Hamo? Lyrics and Translation

    Jul 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Not sure how many people on here are interested, but I’ve been listening to it on loop. It captures the…

    Ewha, Kimchi
  • “Even prison will not save you”: unmarried young Korean women feared sexual enslavement in Imperial Japan’s wartime labor conscription, but officials said evaders would be imprisoned and then conscripted anyway (September 1944)

    Jul 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Even prison will not save you”: unmarried young Korean women feared sexual enslavement in Imperial Japan’s wartime labor conscription, but officials said evaders would be imprisoned and then conscripted anyway (September 1944)

    By early 1944, months before Japan formally promulgated the Women’s Labor Volunteer Corps Ordinance in August 1944, reports from colonial…

    BTS, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, Japan, LG, Military, Punishment, purpose, Question, Sex, travel
  • Will GIRLSET ever be famous and explode like Katseye?

    Jul 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Really want this another global gg (who debuted first before Katseye) to at least have enough popularity and engagement like…

    Ewha
  • Why do Koreans often say Japanese rule lasted “36 years” when the exact duration was closer to 35 years?

    Jul 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have a question about a common Korean historical expression and whether it may be related to a broader Korean…

    Ewha, Japan, Koreans, Question
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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