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  • Question for fellow koreans

    Aug 16, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
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    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • Fans are concerned about how Yeosang’s (ATEEZ) treatment

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: Sorry I know this is long haha As the title suggests, I wanted to make this post just cause…

    BTS, Ewha
  • South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    Jun 12, 2025
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    South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    We now turn to Los Angeles, where protests against the crackdown on undocumented immigrants continue. As police launched a large-scale…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Ewha, Military, Peace, Protest
  • Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    Jun 10, 2025
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    Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    As protests against the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants continued for a fourth day in Los Angeles (LA), the…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, Korean American, Koreans, Protest, purpose, Social Media
  • This might just be me, but I think the kpop industry needs more independent reporters.

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop industry has tons of shows where they interview kpop celebrities, so this supposition might seem a bit strange for…

    Ewha, Question
  • A 70 year old family friend absolutely loves BTS (An interesting interaction)

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry for the weird title, I wasn’t sure what to put. I had a somewhat interesting interaction last week. Just…

    BTS, Ewha, family, Sex
  • tripleS Stuns in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 and Gears Up for Global Events

    May 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    tripleS Stuns in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 and Gears Up for Global Events

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea. MODHAUS tripleS continues to captivate fans with their latest feature in Cosmopolitan Korea’s June 2025 issue,…

    Ewha, Japan, K-pop, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 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
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    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
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Latest Korean News

  • Lee administration’s reform drive raises concerns over rushed policymakingAugust 6, 2026
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    The antitrust watchdog has moved to sanction 15 primary dealers… Read more: 15 gov’t bond dealers face sanctions over alleged bid rigging

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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