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  • How do Korean people always have hot rice?

    Mar 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have had this question for a while now. I have Korean friends, and I am always curious about how…

    fail, Question
  • Liking Music Shouldn’t Be a Moral Debate.

    Mar 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a tweet that said, “As a woman, you need to have at least one girl group that you…

    Discussion, fail, Feminism, K-pop, Peace, Scandal, Sex
  • Winia cancels acquisition deal with Seoul Private Equity

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Winia cancels acquisition deal with Seoul Private Equity

    A 2024 model of the Winia Dimchae refrigerator Winia Co., a South Korean home appliance manufacturer under court-led restructuring, has…

    BTS, fail, Seoul, Stress
  • Meritz drops bid for troubled MG Non-Life Insurance; Liquidation looms

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Meritz drops bid for troubled MG Non-Life Insurance; Liquidation looms

    MG Non-Life Insurance faces liquidation as Meritz dropped its bid to acquire the troubled insurer (Courtesy of News1) Meritz Financial…

    fail, Protest, Seoul, Stress
  • SM Entertainment’s Struggles with Western Expansion

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently learned more about NCT 127’s Superhuman controversy, and it seems to reflect a recurring pattern in SM Entertainment’s…

    Controversy, fail, Japan, K-pop
  • Korean court cancels Yoon’s detention; Insurrection case continues

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean court cancels Yoon’s detention; Insurrection case continues

    Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gather outside Yoon’s official house in Seoul on March 7,2025 A…

    fail, LG, martial law, Military, Seoul
  • I feel like SM isn’t utilising the full potential of their groups

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Note:-This post can contain a lot of stuff that is already said about SM.This post is not entirely about a…

    fail, LG
  • Lee Mujin didn’t attend his own show, Lee Mujin Service because of the conflict between KBS and One hunded company.

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lee Mujin did not attend the recording of KBS YouTube’s “Limousine Service” due to an escalating conflict between his agency,…

    apology, fail
  • Samsung’s system chip, foundry business under close scrutiny for overhaul

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s system chip, foundry business under close scrutiny for overhaul

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip cleanroom Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, has put its system…

    automotive, fail, Hyundai, Japan, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • MBK Commits to restoring Homeplus operations: MBK Vice Chairman Kim

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK Commits to restoring Homeplus operations: MBK Vice Chairman Kim

    MBK Partners Vice Chairman Kim Kwang Il MBK Partners, facing increasing scrutiny over its highly leveraged acquisition of Homeplus Co.,…

    fail, Korea Zinc, Seoul, Shopping
  • S.Korean grocery delivery platform Oasis at forefront to acquire TMON

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean grocery delivery platform Oasis at forefront to acquire TMON

    (Courtesy of Oasis)  South Korea’s grocery delivery platform Oasis Corp., which has been pursuing a foray into a bigger e-commerce…

    fail, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    A Homeplus is seen outside its outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket operator Homeplus Co., wholly owned by…

    Coupang, fail, Lotte, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • South Korea loses tech startups at rapid clip amid dwindling funding

    Mar 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea loses tech startups at rapid clip amid dwindling funding

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Concerns are growing that the tech startup ecosystem in South Korea, home to global tech household…

    fail, germany, history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • 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
  • What’s your definition of flopping? And what are your examples ??

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think people have different definitions of flopping the same way they do when they mean success. Most people would…

    fail
  • Dunamu slapped with 3-month business suspension order

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Dunamu slapped with 3-month business suspension order

    (Courtesy of News1 Korea) Dunamu Inc., the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, is hit with a three-month…

    fail, Punishment, Warning
  • HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean to jointly bid for high-stakes warship deals

    Feb 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean to jointly bid for high-stakes warship deals

    A 1,500-ton landing ship (from the top), a 3,400-ton frigate and a 2,200-ton deepwater guard ship built by HD Hyundai…

    Donald Trump, fail, germany, Hyundai, Japan
  • ‘I wish to leave immediately!’ American woman disappointed after failing to find K-drama boyfriend in Seoul

    Feb 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘I wish to leave immediately!’ American woman disappointed after failing to find K-drama boyfriend in Seoul

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    fail, K-drama, Seoul
  • Microsoft’s quantum computing bet sparks controversy, again

    Feb 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Microsoft’s quantum computing bet sparks controversy, again

    Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip (Courtesy of MS) In 2021, Microsoft Corp. faced a significant scientific embarrassment when a landmark paper…

    BTS, Controversy, fail, KT, Putin, Question, Seoul
  • Epilepsy

    Feb 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I live in Las Vegas, NV, USA. 29F I’ve been trying to figure out my epilepsy for almost a…

    fail, Medical, Tourism
  • KKR recoups $206 mn in block sale of HD Hyundai Marine shares

    Feb 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KKR recoups $206 mn in block sale of HD Hyundai Marine shares

    File photo (Courtesy of Yonhap)  Global private equity firm KKR & Co. Inc. has succeeded in cashing out of its…

    Donald Trump, fail, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, martial law
  • Mirae Asset’s Park warns of overheated Tesla, quantum computing stocks

    Feb 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Mirae Asset’s Park warns of overheated Tesla, quantum computing stocks

    Park Hyeon-joo, founder and chairman of Mirae Asset Financial Group Mirae Asset Financial Group founder and Chairman Park Hyeon-joo has…

    Controversy, Donald Trump, fail, Nvidia, Putin
  • Bain Capital acquires control of Mohegan’s Korean resort

    Feb 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Bain Capital acquires control of Mohegan’s Korean resort

    Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort opened on Yeongjong Island in January 2024 Private equity firm Bain Capital has acquired control of…

    fail
  • SK Ecoplant seeks to sell waste treatment business for $1.4 billion

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Ecoplant seeks to sell waste treatment business for $1.4 billion

    SK Ecoplant’s water waste treatment center (Courtesy of SK Ecoplant) SK Ecoplant Co., a South Korean construction engineering and waste…

    BTS, Cycling, fail, SK Hynix
  • Are we going to see less investment in k-pop now?(Ft. SM and YG)

    Feb 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is for the people interested in this topic. So please move along if you aren’t. Just saw the news…

    fail, K-pop
  • KT Roaming overseas

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey. I live in Korea most of the time, but I’ve been staying at home in Canada for a few…

    fail, KT
  • Hanwha agrees to buy 60% stake in Ourhome for $599 mn

    Feb 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha agrees to buy 60% stake in Ourhome for $599 mn

    Ourhome booth at the international food exhibition SIAL Paris 2024 (Courtesy of Ourhome)  South Korea’s Hanwha Group, which is seeking…

    driver, fail, family, Ourhome
  • HD Hyundai in talks to buy back Korean ship parts maker

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai in talks to buy back Korean ship parts maker

    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea (File photo) HD Hyundai Co., the world’s second-largest shipbuilder, is in…

    fail, Hyundai, purpose, Seoul
  • Pop Powerhouses Unite: LISA, Doja Cat, and RAYE Redefine Heartbreak in ‘Born Again’ [Music Video]

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    In a dazzling fusion of K-pop, American rap, and British pop, BLACKPINK’s LISA, Doja Cat, and RAYE have joined forces…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, Photography, Silla, Tokyo
  • Magnachip up for sale again, contacts Samsung, LG, LX

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Magnachip up for sale again, contacts Samsung, LG, LX

    (File photo by Magnachip) South Korean chipmaker Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. has been put on the market for sale again four…

    automotive, driver, fail, Korean Semiconductor, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Refresh my perspective – life in Korea

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings, Firstly, I’d like to apologise that this post may be lacking in focus since it relates to a few…

    Curiosity, fail, K-drama, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Parents, Perspectives, Question, Samsung, Samyang, Seoul, study, Teenager, travel
  • Slowly but surely, nothing wrong with starting small

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Pre-face: This goes mostly for big company groups because usually they are the ones with budget to maintain their artists…

    BTS, fail, Japan
  • Koramco REITS chosen as preferred buyer of Crescendo Building in Seoul

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Koramco REITS chosen as preferred buyer of Crescendo Building in Seoul

    The Crescendo Building in central Seoul Koramco REITs Management & Trust Co., a leading South Korean real estate firm, has…

    Deloitte, fail, Samsung, Seoul
  • PCB maker Isupetasys cancels M&A with carbon nanotube producer

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    PCB maker Isupetasys cancels M&A with carbon nanotube producer

    Isupetasys’ plant in Daegu, North Gyeongsang province South Korean printed circuit board (PCB) maker Isupetasys Co. has withdrawn a 300-billion-won…

    daegu, fail, Protest, Question, request
  • Seollal Feast!

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seollal Feast!

    We celebrated early with my family as we didn’t have the actual day off work. This is actually my second…

    Cheese, fail, family, Kimchi, LG, request
  • What or who is your biggest kpop what if

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For me it’s definitely Boa. I was watching one of her interviews where it was mentioned that she had no…

    BTS, fail, Japan
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Latest Korean News

  • How a picture book helped a troubled student find her wayNovember 14, 2026
    At an interview for a Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education… Read more: How a picture book helped a troubled student find her way
  • Medical school prep at age 4? Korean math tutor calls it ‘child abuse’November 14, 2026
    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. A prominent Korean… Read more: Medical school prep at age 4? Korean math tutor calls it ‘child abuse’
  • Coach says S. Korea must improve ‘in every aspect’ following loss to Saudi ArabiaNovember 13, 2026
    AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Robert Moreno, temporary head coach of… Read more: Coach says S. Korea must improve ‘in every aspect’ following loss to Saudi Arabia
  • S. Korea fall to Saudi Arabia in football for 1st time in 21 yearsNovember 13, 2026
    AL RAYYAN, Qatar — South Korea fell to Saudi Arabia… Read more: S. Korea fall to Saudi Arabia in football for 1st time in 21 years
  • Trump may view OPCON transfer as path to US troop withdrawal: expertsNovember 13, 2026
    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump seems to view an… Read more: Trump may view OPCON transfer as path to US troop withdrawal: experts

Latest Community Feeds

  • Baendaengi hoe muchim(Spicy Raw Scaled Sardine Salad)November 15, 2026
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  • Why do some fans treat the idea of “giving them a good song (or a hit)” as taboo?November 15, 2026
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  • Had my first authentic Dakhanmari in Dongdaemun! Even after simmering piping hot, the chicken stayed super meaty and tender. Toss some fresh garlic chives into the dipping sauce—packed with what I think is perilla flavor—and you literally can’t stop eating.November 15, 2026
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  • As a person who is lowkey nosy, Tell me how did your fandom ended up hating on that particular ex member/s?November 14, 2026
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  • I’m so sorry for the tourists who complain Korean foods are too sweetNovember 14, 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