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  • I will summarize the current situation for foreigners.

    Jun 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The Election Commission is a constitutionally independent body, so no one, including the President, the National Assembly, and the Supreme…

    fail, history, study
  • Rate my business trip breakfast setup

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Rate my business trip breakfast setup

    In a rush, eating in the car, but this combo never fails. (Feat. a cup of ramyeon & gimbap.) submitted…

    fail
  • Minor parties fail to break Korea’s two-party mold with disappointing local election, by-election results

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Minor parties fail to break Korea’s two-party mold with disappointing local election, by-election results

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

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  • When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    I.O.I return after a decade apart with Suddenly — a synth-pop meditation on longing that is both the right song and, for…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Question, Social Media, Suga, Warning
  • Court denies suspension of exit ban against US scholar under probe for defaming Lee

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Court denies suspension of exit ban against US scholar under probe for defaming Lee

    A Seoul court on Thursday rejected a request for a suspension of an exit ban against Morse Tan, a Korean…

    Donald Trump, fail, Fame, Justice, Korean American, request, Seoul
  • (ROUNDUP) Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    (ROUNDUP) Ruling party wins landslide in local elections despite losing Seoul to incumbent mayor

    SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) — The ruling Democratic Party (DP) clinched a resounding victory in the local elections and parliamentary…

    Busan, fail, martial law, Seoul
  • Ddi Ro Ri should have been released during the fall season or around Halloween

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Meovv has a lot of potential if they market themselves at the right time. This song would have performed better…

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  • What is the mouth-burningly hottest recipe that Korean cuisine can provide me?

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Well, to make this post no longer than it should be – I’ll start by saying I’m an immense enjoyer…

    fail, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food
  • MEOVV DDI RO RI MV got delayed for more than 30 MINUTES ???? what’s happening

    Jun 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    MEOVV DDI RO RI MV got delayed for more than 30 MINUTES ???? what’s happening I need the Official statement…

    fail
  • Why are there so many mid tier bgs but not many mid tier ggs?

    May 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know if just me or something but I feel like there are so many mid tier bgs, like…

    fail
  • Baseball waste surges faster than attendance despite KBO’s green pledge

    May 30, 2026
    in News
    Baseball waste surges faster than attendance despite KBO’s green pledge

    Behind the Korean baseball league’s record-breaking popularity, another statistic has been climbing even faster: waste. While the Korea Baseball Organization…

    fail, LG, Seoul
  • Does anyone else suffer from getting the same idol on albums/mystery collectables?

    May 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ive been collecting Aespa’s albums since Girls era and after Spicy era, I end up pulling Giselle the most. Albums,…

    fail, Mystery
  • Fan reactions to their fav not making it to the group in survival shows are too excessive

    May 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, I am not talking in regard to any specific survival show. In general, the fans don’t take…

    fail
  • Twice-detained Korean activist Kim Ah-hyun fails to overturn court order that invalidated her passport

    May 27, 2026
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    Twice-detained Korean activist Kim Ah-hyun fails to overturn court order that invalidated her passport

    submitted by /u/Fine-Cucumber8589 [link] [comments]

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  • Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest

    May 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest

    Korean-American Democratic Senator Andy Kim, alongside Governor Mikie Sherrill and others, visited the front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

    Donald Trump, fail, family, Medical, Military, Protest, Social Media
  • XG: The Signal

    May 25, 2026
    in Feeds
    XG: The Signal

    The dress arrives before the music does. That is the only way to describe the moment Maya steps into frame…

    Demographics, fail, Japan, K-pop, LG, purpose, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Gwangju residents call for Shinsegae chairman’s resignation, launch Starbucks boycott

    May 23, 2026
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    Gwangju residents call for Shinsegae chairman’s resignation, launch Starbucks boycott

    Civic groups in South Jeolla Province and Gwangju have jumped into action, alleging that Shinsegae Group, the parent company of…

    apology, coffee, Controversy, fail, history, Japan, Protest, Punishment, Shopping, Tourism
  • Kakao union says strike vote passes at 5 affiliates

    May 20, 2026
    in News
    Kakao union says strike vote passes at 5 affiliates

    A labor union of Kakao, the operator of Korea’s popular messenger service, said Wednesday that unionized members across five affiliates…

    fail, Kakao
  • [Breaking] Samsung Electronics union to launch strike after talks collapse

    May 20, 2026
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    [Breaking] Samsung Electronics union to launch strike after talks collapse

    Samsung Electronics’ Labor Union said Wednesday it would proceed with a general strike starting Thursday after last-minute government-mediated talks failed…

    fail, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Seoul calls North, South Korea ‘two states’ for first time in unification white book

    May 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul calls North, South Korea ‘two states’ for first time in unification white book

    How does the sub feel about the direction of policy? Given North Korea’s harden stance, and with the failures of…

    fail, Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul
  • What If JYPE’s Original 5 (5Live), 6(6Mix), 7(GoT7) + (Japanese GG ) strategy had worked ? We would have had seen very different JYPE groups than what we have right now?

    May 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was thinking of an alternative world where JYPE’s strategy of 5 6 7 had worked and how things would…

    fail, Japan
  • Twice’s Journey From Cute Girls Next Door To Sexy, Empowered Women – An Analysis of their Korean singles (Part 1)

    May 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    You know after almost a decade of following kpop I’ve seen plenty of things. Groups debuting, groups disbanding, members leaving,…

    Controversy, Ewha, fail, request, Scandal, Sex
  • ‘The people will prevail’: 1980 report by US rights group details massacre in Gwangju

    May 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘The people will prevail’: 1980 report by US rights group details massacre in Gwangju

    A report prepared by an American human rights group after Chun Doo-hwan ordered the brutal suppression of an uprising in…

    Democracy, fail, history, Korean History, Koreans, Military, Seoul
  • What’s a quote from a kpop idol that genuinely stayed with you for years?

    May 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Either lyrics or I mean actual things idols said in interviews/lives/concerts that randomly come back to you at 2 am…

    BTS, fail, Suga
  • Middle East tensions, delivery network failures squeeze Korean restaurant owners

    May 13, 2026
    in News
    Middle East tensions, delivery network failures squeeze Korean restaurant owners

    “During peak hours, it can take over an hour to complete a delivery. The food gets cold and customer complaints…

    fail, LG
  • Samsung Electronics, labor union fail to reach pay deal as strike looms

    May 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Samsung Electronics, labor union fail to reach pay deal as strike looms

    submitted by /u/self-fix2 [link] [comments]

    fail, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • “Mass Defections?” Around 1,300 People Power Party Members Declare Support for Democratic Party Daegu mayoral candidate Kim Boo-kyum | ‘광탈인가?’ 이번엔 1,300여 명이 국민의힘 탈당 ‘김부겸 지지 선언’

    May 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Mass Defections?” Around 1,300 People Power Party Members Declare Support for Democratic Party Daegu mayoral candidate Kim Boo-kyum | ‘광탈인가?’ 이번엔 1,300여 명이 국민의힘 탈당 ‘김부겸 지지 선언’

    Roughly 1,300 members of the People Power Party have withdrawn from the party and publicly declared their support for Kim…

    daegu, fail, Lawmakers, Politics
  • Japan Bobsled Federation chairman (also JOC vice president) used anti-Korean slur(조센징) in internal meeting after team failed to qualify for 2026 Olympics

    May 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A Japanese sports official, who also serves as vice president of the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC), used a racial slur…

    fail, Japan, Koreans
  • Ruling party fails to push through constitutional amendment bill amid opposition boycott

    May 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Ruling party fails to push through constitutional amendment bill amid opposition boycott

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

    fail
  • Parliament fails to pass constitutional amendment bill amid PPP boycott

    May 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Parliament fails to pass constitutional amendment bill amid PPP boycott

    submitted by /u/moderate-Complex152 [link] [comments]

    fail
  • Gojong’s 1905 letter to US president found after 121 years

    May 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Gojong’s 1905 letter to US president found after 121 years

    The original copy of Korean Emperor Gojong’s 1905 letter to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was found last month at the…

    fail, Japan, Seoul
  • Aespa ticket sales are also way less than last year

    May 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Obviously it’s still early but it was much harder to get tickets last year than for this tour. I think…

    BTS, fail
  • I’ve been craving kimchijeon so bad lately😭

    May 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I really miss the ones my mom used to make. Back in Korea it was like a whole ritual, every…

    fail, Kimchi
  • gopchang never fails!

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    gopchang never fails!

    https://preview.redd.it/036k2di78yyg1.jpg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e1fadc9157582d5e19cdad32bd04f439fdf4a28 i eat gobchang literally every week but it never gets boring XD submitted by /u/New_Way_1565 [link] [comments]

    fail
  • What are the “little things” from your bias that instantly make your day better?

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    We all have those big moments like comeback teasers or concert announcements that get us hyped, but lately, I’ve been…

    fail, Stress
  • Is making shelf-stable tteok from scratch feasible?

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I get that the standard way to store homemade garaetteok is by freezing, but Yopokki has produced shelf-stable instant tteok.…

    fail
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Latest Korean News

  • Meet Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie, who played for Norway in the 1994 FIFA World CupJuly 25, 2026
    Norway had their highest finish at the 2026 Fifa World… Read more: Meet Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie, who played for Norway in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
  • 2 US businesses sue Trump gov’t over new Section 301 tariffsJuly 25, 2026
    WASHINGTON — Two small U.S. businesses on Friday filed a… Read more: 2 US businesses sue Trump gov’t over new Section 301 tariffs
  • Some 52,000 visit K-Heritage House during UNESCO session in BusanJuly 25, 2026
    More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built… Read more: Some 52,000 visit K-Heritage House during UNESCO session in Busan
  • When culture loses to real estate: What closure of Han Kang’s bookstore says about KoreaJuly 25, 2026
    “Can the Han River ever beat the sea? Come visit… Read more: When culture loses to real estate: What closure of Han Kang’s bookstore says about Korea
  • Nolan reinterprets ancient myth as deeply human drama in ‘The Odyssey’July 25, 2026
    Renowned director Christopher Nolan has returned to the big screen… Read more: Nolan reinterprets ancient myth as deeply human drama in ‘The Odyssey’

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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