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  • BOK expected to hold rates steady as property, FX pressures mount

    Oct 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BOK expected to hold rates steady as property, FX pressures mount

    Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong (left) convenes a monetary policy meeting on Aug. 28, 2025  South Korea’s central bank…

    Ewha, Seoul, Survey
  • Have you ever interacted with an idol before they became famous?

    Oct 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It might be a silly question, but I’m genuinely curious if any of you have ever interacted with an idol…

    Ewha, Question
  • To People Who Witnessed It, How Did Cha Eunwoo Get So Popular*?

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    * yes, I know he’s handsome but there are tons of handsome people from mid-level companies and they didn’t get…

    Ewha
  • Idols whose visuals overshadow their skills vs idols whose skills overshadow their visuals vs idols who are known for both?

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think there are many visuals out there who don’t get credit for the skills they have. A big example…

    Ewha, LG
  • What do you think about South Korea’s system of exempting certain artists or athletes from mandatory military service?

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean, I’m curious about how foreigners view this, so I’m asking. In Korea, there is a system where…

    Ewha, Military
  • Gen 4 and Gen 5 are probably a golden age of choreo

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Golden ages are usually identified in retrospect. Golden ages end for a variety of reasons. One is a genre can…

    Celebrity, Ewha, KT, Question
  • Naive questions about fly fishing near Daejeon

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m going to be in Daejeon next week for a conference and was curious if there was any fly fishing…

    Daejeon, Ewha, Question
  • Korean Bottle Help

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Bottle Help

    I have this bottle and four cup set and I know little about it. Google Translate says it’s Korean. Does…

    Ewha
  • Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    For Korean workers detained for seven days after being swept up at the Georgia battery plant construction site, the word…

    Ewha, family, Koreans, North Korea, purpose, Question, travel
  • Aespa’s biggest strength is their vocals, so why doesn’t SM utilize it more?

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Aespa have some of the best vocalists of this generation so why does SM force them to lipsync? I can…

    Ewha
  • Help

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Help

    Hello everyone, I’m an ewha women’s university student, fully self-funded. Right now, my family in Punjab is suffering from severe…

    Ewha, family
  • Samgyetang—- thoughts from a newbie fan in NYC

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For starters, I find myself somewhat obsessed with samgyetang at the moment. I think it’s delicious and I’m somehow fascinated…

    Ewha, Korean Food, Question
  • Adding to the topic about holding idols accountable.

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now, we’ve been seeing a lot of posts pop up about K-pop fans and their hypocrisy in calling out idols,…

    Ewha, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Searching for Korean foods easy on a sensitive stomach

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I’ve been following Korean Bapsangs blog and making a lot of recipes from Japchae to jjajangmyeon to various jjigaes,…

    Ewha, Jjigae, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food
  • Bomb threats heighten public anxiety as authorities scramble for leads

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Bomb threats heighten public anxiety as authorities scramble for leads

    Bomb threats were sent to seven high schools in Seoul on Thursday alone, marking another wave of anonymous threats that…

    Ewha, Japan, Jeju, Parents, Seoul, Warning
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press conference after the central bank cut its policy rate by…

    Ewha, Hyundai, Seoul, Stress, Survey, Warning
  • Somewhat bitter aftertaste in kimchi jjigae, not sure what it could be

    Aug 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Somewhat bitter aftertaste in kimchi jjigae, not sure what it could be

    I’ve made kimchi jjigae before and its always turned out fine. Made a giant batch yesterday and while it tasted…

    Ewha, Honda, Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • Question for fellow koreans

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently started watching Korean dramas, and I’ve noticed that the guys in these shows are portrayed as very gentleman-like.…

    Ewha, Korean Guy, Koreans, Question
  • The Xoul in Xnghan&Xoul is confusing and I have thoughts

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m pretty chronically online so I’m somewhat aware of all the drama with RIIZE and Seunghan but only engaged with…

    Curiosity, Ewha, Question, Social Media
  • MARK’S 1999 – MOST TECHNICAL / MUSICALLY STRUCTURED Kpop Song Ever ? (question to MUSICIANS, SO NO CASUAL LISTENER ROOKIE TAKES PLEASE. thanks)

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    AGAIN DISCLAIMER – *NO ROOKIE TAKES PLEASE, WANT TO START A MUSICAL DISCUSSION* BUT OF COURSE, POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND MORE…

    Discussion, Ewha, Question
  • Send off is not it. Fans are doing too much.

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not sure how most people feel, but send off, especially with really popular groups, looks kinda awful for idols…

    Ewha
  • Secret weapon in tariff negotiation: MASGA hat made in Dongdaemun

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Secret weapon in tariff negotiation: MASGA hat made in Dongdaemun

    Source: https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/economy/economy_general/1211383.html submitted by /u/Freewhale98 [link] [comments]

    Ewha
  • Special Prosecutor: “Yoon Suk-yeol Refused Arrest Warrant Execution, Lying on the Floor in Only Underwear”

    Aug 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Former President Yoon Suk-yeol, during an attempted execution of an arrest warrant by Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki’s team investigating allegations…

    Ewha, Seoul
  • Seoul rallies corporate titans in all-out bid to ward off US tariffs

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul rallies corporate titans in all-out bid to ward off US tariffs

    US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (center on left) and South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (second…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Ewha, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • Thoughts on English lyrics dominating Kpop songs?

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    personally very disappointed with the direction that the group i stan is heading towards… despite these english tracks being somewhat…

    BTS, Ewha
  • Koreans Hold Largely Negative View of Israel Amid Global Decline in Support

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Koreans Hold Largely Negative View of Israel Amid Global Decline in Support

    A recent Pew Research Center survey shows that public opinion of Israel is largely unfavorable in South Korea, aligning with…

    Ewha, Koreans, Survey
  • I get so confused by idols, do you agree

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I love K-pop, but I do get confused by idols and how they want to either censor or not show…

    Ewha, K-pop, Sex
  • Did Aespa break SM? Looking for proper context.

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So generally the prevailing thought and assumption is SM is not very forgiving in their treatment with their artists relative…

    Ewha, Question
  • It’s been 2 months since Yuehua announced Everglow’s contract termination—where are they now?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    To preface, as a huge Forever, it’s been somewhat disheartening to see all the disbandment assumptions, especially from those who…

    Ewha, Japan, purpose, Question, Tokyo
  • Another Ginseng product

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Another Ginseng product

    When I saw another comment or post their Ginseng product I immediately thought of this recent, somewhat expensive purchase. In…

    Advice, Ewha
  • Super Junior’s latest 20th anniversary comeback is the best comeback they’ve had in years.

    Jul 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a Super Junior comeback this much since Play in 2017. Even when I returned to…

    Ewha
  • Addressing Unis and Ahof fandom ‘tensions’, I guess??

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If you know Unis, then you know Ahof and Unis are in the same entertainment company. This is probably going…

    Ewha, Koreans
  • Are there any male-dominated fandoms for K-pop boy groups (besides TWICE for female groups)?

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a male casual listener (and sometimes a stanner), but I’ve never really enjoyed female groups like TWICE, BLACKPINK, etc.…

    BTS, Curiosity, Ewha, K-pop
  • How come rappers can usually sing well, but vocalists can’t rap well?

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve thought about this a lot since I found an ult other than skz. In skz, about 6/8 members can…

    Ewha
  • Seeking Advice for Master’s (Yonsei GSIS or Ewha GSIS)

    Jun 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply to Yonsei and Ewha GSIS for their International Relations Master’s programs next year. I’d…

    Advice, Ewha
  • Non east asian celebs who resemble your fave idol(s)

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    On twitter there is this trend going on after someone qrted a picture of Ariana and Cynthia Erivo sitting together…

    Celebrity, Ewha
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Latest Korean News

  • What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?September 22, 2026
    The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement… Read more: What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?
  • First Iran flights cancelled as US sanctions set to come into forceSeptember 22, 2026
    TEHRAN — Flights from Iran to the capitals of Iraq… Read more: First Iran flights cancelled as US sanctions set to come into force
  • Wall Street holds near its record after Brent oil briefly falls below $98 per barrelSeptember 22, 2026
    NEW YORK — Wall Street is holding near its record… Read more: Wall Street holds near its record after Brent oil briefly falls below $98 per barrel
  • UN chief says power has polarized the world and urges leaders to cooperateSeptember 22, 2026
    UNITED NATIONS — In a no-nonsense farewell speech, U.N. Secretary-General… Read more: UN chief says power has polarized the world and urges leaders to cooperate
  • US to build 2 military bases in southern and eastern GreenlandSeptember 22, 2026
    COPENHAGEN — The United States will build two military bases… Read more: US to build 2 military bases in southern and eastern Greenland

Latest Community Feeds

  • Chance to participate in an interview for a book on Korean pop culture fans of color. $25 gift card for your time and thoughtsSeptember 22, 2026
  • Disney Strikes K-Pop Deal With Kakako In KoreaSeptember 22, 2026
  • Since UNIS is officially disbanding, GET GEHLEE IN A GLOBAL GIRL GROUPSeptember 22, 2026
  • Saw stray kids live, felt dissapointed…September 22, 2026
  • Lyric recommendations – SVT, Ateez, ShineeSeptember 22, 2026
  • Some of my thoughs on BoyNextDoor kpop groupSeptember 22, 2026
  • What do you guys think of HYBE stands in kpop industry? Less talented groups but keep producing so one would succeed eventually. (just my thoughts, no hate to idols)September 22, 2026
  • KpopThoughts Weekly Thread – (September 22)September 22, 2026
  • .and I dedicate a kpop song with the initial of your name to you.September 22, 2026
  • Can We Stop Including KiiiKiii in the 5th Gen Leaders Debate?September 22, 2026
  • Hybe should change Yi Hani’s hairdresserSeptember 22, 2026
  • CBX fans need to leave Suho alone (thoughts after seeing the SCoups Suho leader talk)September 22, 2026
  • This year has been so successful for hearts2hearts! Do you think they will get a full album next year? What expectations do you have?September 22, 2026
  • I enjoy kpop songs that are completely different to my usual music taste, not songs that are similar.September 22, 2026
  • What percentage of gooners would you say are actually legitimate kpop stans who would financially support a group?September 22, 2026
  • Korea decides on 1st US investment project, draws up plans for 2 othersSeptember 22, 2026
  • I think stans over-inflating hype around their fave groups for fanwar narratives distort how actual demand is perceived and are to blame for extreme miscalculations of concert organizers and labelsSeptember 22, 2026
  • Illit is REALLY struggling to sell tickets in Korea right nowSeptember 22, 2026
  • Groups you didn’t like at first but now love?September 22, 2026
  • Favorite and Least Favorite Song from your ults?September 22, 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