Open Korea

Open Korea

Korean Identities Beyond Borders

  • News
  • History
  • People
  • Community
  • Entertainment
  • Resources
    • ☎️ Helpline in Korea
    • 🔗 Useful sites on Korea
    • 🎬 Best Korean Films
    • 📺 Best Korean Shows
    • 🎤 Best Korean Pop
    • 👥 Join the Cause
    • 💲Donor Dashboard

fail

Unbiased History & Stories on Korea for Global Audience

Sponsored by Open Korea Foundation

  • Failure to Nurture Young Skilled Workers Will Collapse Manufacturing

    Apr 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Failure to Nurture Young Skilled Workers Will Collapse Manufacturing

    submitted by /u/Beginning-Passion676 [link] [comments]

    fail
  • HYBE is prioritizing their groups going viral so much to the point where it’s harming their artistry

    Apr 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    To start, this isn’t meant to be a hate post at all. I enjoy songs from all of the groups…

    fail, Perspectives
  • While watching MJ biopic, It hit me why there isn’t a Kpop Idol Biopic? I think there should be. Who do Guys is most suitable for it? Boa?Rain? Even JYP or YG?

    Apr 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am really curious about Kpop industry from inside and usually Biopic about an artists give you better idea what…

    fail, history
  • Korean teen in the U.S.: Should I keep my Korean citizenship or become an American citizen?

    Apr 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m 18 (turning 19 soon), a Korean citizen and U.S. green card holder. I moved to the U.S.…

    Advice, Curiosity, fail, family, Korean Military, Military, Parents, study
  • Once taboo, now on view: Seoul debuts major queer art exhibition

    Apr 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Once taboo, now on view: Seoul debuts major queer art exhibition

    In Korea, queer culture is still often treated as a social taboo, remaining mostly at the margins of public discourse.…

    Celebrity, fail, history, LG, LGBTQ+, Perspectives, Question, Seoul, Sex
  • MINO of WINNER sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment

    Apr 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The context: From March 2023 to December 2024, while serving as a social service worker at the Mapo Facilities Management…

    Blacklist, fail, request, Seoul
  • Believe it or not, it’s only a minority of ENGENES

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Yeah, we get it. Heeseung left, the fandom spiraled, ENGENES acted beyond weird. Water is freaking wet! The callouts were…

    Discussion, fail, Japan, LG, travel
  • Yunho of ATEEZ: The Fox at the Frontier

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Feeds
    Yunho of ATEEZ: The Fox at the Frontier

    Subject: Jeong Yun-ho (윤호 / Yunho) · Member of ATEEZ · KQ EntertainmentGroup: ATEEZ (에이티즈) · Managed by KQ Entertainment, Seoul, South…

    apology, BTS, fail, history, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Educational question regarding kpop idols

    Apr 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    ​ What is the educational level from most idols? Since most started training very young, does that mean they only…

    fail, Korean Language, Question
  • People Power Party in free fall

    Apr 5, 2026
    in News
    People Power Party in free fall

    The latest polling from Gallup Korea offers more than a snapshot of shifting public opinion. It delivers a stark warning…

    Democracy, fail, Warning
  • FTC penalizes LS Group affiliate over subcontracting violations

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    FTC penalizes LS Group affiliate over subcontracting violations

    Korea’s antitrust regulator has ordered Sunwoo Co., a construction and maintenance affiliate of industrial conglomerate LS Group, to correct its…

    fail
  • Fertilizer crisis hits farmers as Iran war disrupts supply

    Mar 27, 2026
    in News
    Fertilizer crisis hits farmers as Iran war disrupts supply

    HANOI, Vietnam — Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up…

    fail
  • Gov’t proposes revision disclosing EV battery manufacturer, country of origin

    Mar 22, 2026
    in News
    Gov’t proposes revision disclosing EV battery manufacturer, country of origin

    Customers will soon be able to check key information of batteries when purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), such as the…

    fail
  • USTR launches investigations into S. Korea, 59 other economies over failure to ban forced labor-linked imports

    Mar 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    USTR launches investigations into S. Korea, 59 other economies over failure to ban forced labor-linked imports

    submitted by /u/Disastrous-Star-9451 [link] [comments]

    fail
  • Blackpink’s Deadline era, the successes and challenges.

    Mar 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So we are officially a week into Blackpink’s Deadline era and its a good time to reflect on what the…

    BTS, fail, KT
  • Ai in Kpop or art in general, how far can u tolerate?

    Feb 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Working in the tech security field, I see AI as an indispensable tool. In my line of work, we use…

    fail, Question
  • Seize Your K-Pop Dream: 2026 Audition Opportunities Await!

    Feb 20, 2026
    in Feeds
    Seize Your K-Pop Dream: 2026 Audition Opportunities Await!

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment. SM 글로벌 오디션 포스터 [사진=SM엔터테인먼트] Unleash Your Star Power: Master 2026 K-Pop Auditions for SM &…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • “Claiming ‘Fewer Multi-Homeowners Won’t Raise Jeonse or Rents’… Joo Jinwoo Asks President Lee, ‘Then Why Did They Rise Throughout Your Term?’”

    Feb 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Claiming ‘Fewer Multi-Homeowners Won’t Raise Jeonse or Rents’… Joo Jinwoo Asks President Lee, ‘Then Why Did They Rise Throughout Your Term?'”

    Lee: “A decrease in multi-homeowners will push up jeonse and monthly rents? That is unreasonable” Joo Jinwoo: “A Lee-style ‘hereditary…

    fail, Seoul, Social Media
  • Cremation rate nears 95%; facility shortage feared amid rapid aging

    Feb 15, 2026
    in News
    Cremation rate nears 95%; facility shortage feared amid rapid aging

    The cremation rate in South Korea continues to be on a steady rise, data showed Sunday, prompting concerns over potential…

    Busan, fail, Seoul
  • Figure skater, snowboarder fall short as Korea goes medalless

    Feb 14, 2026
    in News
    Figure skater, snowboarder fall short as Korea goes medalless

    MILAN — Korea did not add to its medal total at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday, with a…

    fail, Japan
  • No regrets for figure skater despite near miss

    Feb 14, 2026
    in News
    No regrets for figure skater despite near miss

    MILAN — Following the end of his free skate Friday night, marred by an early mistake with a jump, Cha…

    fail, Japan
  • “Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s ‘Far-Right’… Provincial Committee ‘Eager’ for Cho Kuk to Run in Gunsan” | “민주당 극우 탓 합당 무산”…조국 군산 출마 도당 ‘간절’

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s ‘Far-Right’… Provincial Committee ‘Eager’ for Cho Kuk to Run in Gunsan” | “민주당 극우 탓 합당 무산”…조국 군산 출마 도당 ‘간절’

    Rebuilding Korea Party’s Jeong Do-sang: “Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s Power Struggles… We Will Contest Jeonbuk Governor Election” Jeong…

    Busan, Discussion, fail, Politics
  • Fined for being 1 minute late: London Bagel Museum faces labor law probe

    Feb 13, 2026
    in News
    Fined for being 1 minute late: London Bagel Museum faces labor law probe

    A labor ministry investigation has found that the operator of the popular bakery brand London Bagel Museum violated multiple labor…

    fail, Survey
  • Please Stop with the Plastic Surgery – The Idols Don’t Look Better, I Just Can’t Tell Them Apart Now

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Everyone looks gross now. If they don’t look gross they all look the same. Is there even any proof that…

    fail, Medical
  • Drinks I prepared for Lunar New Year

    Feb 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Drinks I prepared for Lunar New Year

    Next week is Lunar New Year, and since I have a big family gathering coming up, I decided to prepare…

    fail, family, Samyang, Soju, Suga
  • Korean gov’t confirms 33.67 mil. user records leaked in Coupang breach

    Feb 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean gov’t confirms 33.67 mil. user records leaked in Coupang breach

    A government-private investigation team confirmed Tuesday that more than 33 million user records of customers in Korea, including names and…

    Coupang, fail, request, Seoul, Stress
  • Ice dancers miss out on free dance after shaky rhythm dance

    Feb 10, 2026
    in News
    Ice dancers miss out on free dance after shaky rhythm dance

    MILAN — The ice dance duo of Hannah Lim and Quan Ye failed to qualify for the free dance after…

    fail, Parents
  • It will take more than bombs and missiles to fix Iran

    Feb 8, 2026
    in News

    It’s impossible to know whether the U.S. president will carry out his threats to strike Iran, how the regime might…

    fail, Mystery, Protest
  • North Korea tried to reinvent Hangul (and failed)

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korea tried to reinvent Hangul (and failed)

    https://preview.redd.it/lo0m0qw317ig1.png?width=949&format=png&auto=webp&s=36c69d5519bbccde59549e032aa0e37baa20a981 In 1948, North Korea decided that the alphabet need more letters, so they added 5 more intended to more…

    BBC, fail, North Korea
  • Do starship trying sabotaging IVE to fail?

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    IVE is having a comeback with 2nd album ‘REVIVE+’ with their pre-release ‘bang bang’, the dives were please with the…

    Ewha, fail, travel
  • Digital Death Trap: Korean ‘Love Game’ Linked to Triple Minor Suicides in India

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Digital Death Trap: Korean ‘Love Game’ Linked to Triple Minor Suicides in India

    This isn’t the first time this kind of thing has happened. We’ve already seen what unchecked online platforms can turn…

    fail, history, Parents, Sex, Warning
  • One life ended, but 5 others saved through organ donation

    Feb 4, 2026
    in News
    One life ended, but 5 others saved through organ donation

    When Jung Kang-deok, 53, failed to show up for work on Dec. 26, a colleague noted the absence as unusual.…

    fail, family, Medical
  • Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Feeds
    Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Woodz and Justin H. Min breathe in sync for the first time in the mystery short…

    Busan, fail, K-pop, Mystery, Photography, Question
  • I have a Cuckoo multicooker that fails to make good riceq

    Feb 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    I have a Cuckoo multicooker that fails to make good riceq

    I have had it for a few years now and I just can’t figure out how to make nice and…

    fail
  • Coupang’s interim chief questioned for 12 hours over data breach probe

    Jan 31, 2026
    in News
    Coupang’s interim chief questioned for 12 hours over data breach probe

    The interim CEO of Coupang underwent 12 hours of intensive police questioning over allegations of destruction of evidence linked to…

    Coupang, fail, Question, Seoul
  • what’s the REAL beef with stays and onces?

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i just wanna know you guys thoughts because this is actually getting out of hand. bang chan can’t even mention…

    fail, G7
Next Page→

Advice automotive Bibimbap BTS Busan Celebrity Cheese Controversy Coupang Crime Curiosity Discussion Donald Trump driver Ewha fail Fame family germany Global Expansion history Hyundai Japan Jeju Jjigae Joseon Justice K-pop K-pop Fans K-pop industry Kakao Kia Kimchi Korean Comapny Korean Food Koreans Korean Semiconductor Korean Technology KT Lawmakers LG LG Electronics LG Energy LG Energy Solution Lotte martial law Medical Military Naver North Korea Nvidia Parents Peace Photography Politics Pork POSCO Protest purpose Putin Question request Samsung Samsung Electronics Scandal Seoul Sex Shopping SK Hynix Social Media Soju Stress study Suga Survey Tokyo Tourism travel Ukraine Warning

Latest Korean News

  • Presidential Security Service holds elite training for UAE agents in long-standing cooperationApril 29, 2026
    The Presidential Security Service (PSS) recently conducted a commissioned training… Read more: Presidential Security Service holds elite training for UAE agents in long-standing cooperation
  • AMCHAM report highlights regulatory hurdles facing US firms in KoreaApril 29, 2026
    The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) released on… Read more: AMCHAM report highlights regulatory hurdles facing US firms in Korea
  • US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America’s 250th birthdayApril 29, 2026
    WASHINGTON — The State Department said Tuesday that it is… Read more: US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America’s 250th birthday
  • After a third attempt on his life, Trump could work to make America safer againApril 29, 2026
    President Donald Trump has now been involved in what appears… Read more: After a third attempt on his life, Trump could work to make America safer again
  • Seoul’s ambassador spouses association turns diplomatic life into cultural exchangeApril 29, 2026
    Behind Seoul’s formal diplomatic circuit, a quieter kind of international… Read more: Seoul’s ambassador spouses association turns diplomatic life into cultural exchange

Latest Community Feeds

  • Korean BBQApril 30, 2026
  • Tandoori Chicken, CurryApril 30, 2026
  • Korean Salt Bread is one of the best baked goods I’ve ever eatenApril 30, 2026
  • Proper Korean party foodApril 30, 2026
  • Dinner with FamilyApril 30, 2026
  • Korean Someri-gukbapApril 30, 2026
  • IFKYK 🇰🇷🔥 Agujjim & red cap sojuApril 30, 2026
  • How made-in-China captures one-third of Korea’s EV marketApril 30, 2026
  • Would you really want to be an idol if you could ?April 30, 2026
  • NMIXX is THAT group, because who’s doing it like them?April 30, 2026
  • – YouTube onion snackApril 29, 2026
  • Essential for Korean food! Starting my green onion journey.April 29, 2026
  • Rating my personal favourite 4th generation kpop groups in the game right nowApril 29, 2026
  • Is K-pop “loosing steam” in Southeast Asia?April 29, 2026
  • Korean mom in Alaska : My kids requested this Korean lunch again today — Jeyuk-bokkeumApril 29, 2026
  • What are your Fav underrated songs of 2026 so far?April 29, 2026
  • Salt pork soft tofu and cod.April 29, 2026
  • Help identifying chapssaltteok coating!April 29, 2026
  • SeolleongtangApril 29, 2026
  • Do you feel there is something off with BTS stage design in their recent tour.April 29, 2026

All Articles

  • Art (3)
  • Feeds (19,799)
    • Community (14,103)
    • Entertainment (988)
    • News (4,514)
  • History (41)
  • People (16)

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

Open Korea

Open Korea

Korean Identities Beyond Borders

Sponsors & Partners

  • Eastern Art – Center for Non-Western Art Studies
  • Great African Railway – Connecting Young Africans in Metaverse
  • Renewable AI – Carbon Neutral Regulation in AI Training
  • ContentsWIRE – Stream quality writings and visuals for your business

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