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  • Chuseok table

    Oct 6, 2025
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    Chuseok table

    This was our last Chuseok table in 2022. We have not had an ancestral table since 2023 due to sickness…

    Chuseok, family
  • Rain or shine, Seoul Drag Parade glitters in gold – The Korea Times

    Oct 4, 2025
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    Rain or shine, Seoul Drag Parade glitters in gold – The Korea Times

    No amount of rain could dull the sparkle of the kings and queens of the Seoul Drag Parade, who graced…

    Chuseok, Discrimination, family, Gojoseon, Joseon, Kimchi, LG, LGBTQ+, Military, Protest, Seoul, Seoul Queer Culture Festival, Sex
  • Evidence that Koguryo Spoke a Koreanic Language, and a Reasoned Refutation of Christopher Beckwith’s Theories

    Oct 4, 2025
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    Koguryo as the continental “relative” of the Japanese language, proposed by Christopher Beckwith in his 2004 book Koguryo: The Language…

    Ancient Korea, Baekje, family, Goguryeo, history, Japan, LG, Old Korea, Silla
  • Thinking about moving closer to family

    Oct 3, 2025
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    I currently live in America and am married with a disabled younger sister who is dependent on me. Me and…

    Advice, family, Stress
  • Banchan day #3

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Banchan day #3

    This week banchans using Potatoes, broccoli, bean sprouts, king oyster mushrooms. It’s 3rd weeks and it helps a lot to…

    family, Oyster
  • CJ Cheiljedang to sell animal feed arm to Royal De Heus for $854.5 million

    Oct 1, 2025
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    CJ Cheiljedang to sell animal feed arm to Royal De Heus for $854.5 million

    South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang Corp. will sell its wholly-owned feed and livestock subsidiary, Asia’s largest in the industry,…

    CJ Cheiljedang, fail, family, Korean Food
  • BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    Oct 1, 2025
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    BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    BTS member Suga (left) poses for a commemorative photo with Yonsei Health System CEO Ki-chang Keum BTS member Suga (real…

    BTS, Celebrity, family, Seoul, Suga
  • A K-Pop Fan’s Guide to Demon Hunters: Historical Items, Characters, and Iconic Scenes

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Feeds

    Introduction to K-Pop and Demon Hunters The K-Pop phenomenon has transcended music, emerging as a cultural force that influences diverse…

    Discussion, family, Historical Figure, historical storytelling, history, Justice, K-drama, K-pop, k-pop merchandise, Korean History, Koreans, KT, LG, Perspectives, Silla, Social Media
  • Thinking of Moving to Korea for 3 Years – Looking for Advice

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Hi everyone, We’re a Korean-American couple with a toddler, both born in Korea but raised in the U.S. We speak…

    Advice, family, Parents, Question, Working in Korea
  • S.Korea, Germany, Japan lock horns for machine tools supremacy

    Sep 29, 2025
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    S.Korea, Germany, Japan lock horns for machine tools supremacy

    DN Solutions booth at the EMO Hannover 2025 in Germany in Septermber (Courtesy of DN Solutions)  South Korea has thrown…

    family, germany, history, Japan, Seoul
  • Pereira En Vivo el Original on Instagram: “compartir video de un paciente que tenemos en el hospital san Jorge de #pereira… es coreano perdió la memoria #pereiraenvivo … busca a la familia”

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Korean guy was drugged and robbed in Pereira Colombia, if you recognize him, please help us reach his family submitted…

    family, Korean Guy
  • What is a Korean man’s view of modern marriage?

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Nowdays there’s a disscussion on Chinese social media,The Chinese mans think a man sacifield his whole life on his family,Especially…

    family, Parents, Social Media
  • Parents retiring in Korea

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Hey friends, My parents are getting to an age where retirement is in consideration (mid 60s). They immigrated to the…

    family, Parents
  • When you eat hot pot and/or korean bbq, how much meat are you eating?

    Sep 26, 2025
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    I had my first hot pot/bbq experience not too long ago. I’m pretty sure I ate almost 1 lb of…

    family
  • Gov’t Organization Act Led by Ruling Party Passes in Nat’l Assembly, Prosecution Service to End 78 Year Existence, MOEF to Split

    Sep 26, 2025
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    > Ministry of Economy and Finance to Split into Ministry of Finance and Economy & Ministry of Planning and Budget,…

    Chuseok, Discussion, family, Filibuster, Justice, KCC, Lawmakers, request
  • BlackRock nets 70% gain from Korean chip, financial stocks

    Sep 24, 2025
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    BlackRock nets 70% gain from Korean chip, financial stocks

    The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York City (Courtesy of Reuters via Yonhap) BlackRock Inc.…

    family, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • I am fasincated by people in this sub that people here think China will support NK whn it decides to invade SK.

    Sep 22, 2025
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    This is insane…..What NK can offer to china? Just a buffer state… What SK can offer? Huge market, partner in…

    family
  • Korea is done and further mobility anywhere isn’t happening

    Sep 21, 2025
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    This country at this point is facing some impending crisis on itself just with its birth rate. Everything is too…

    family, Parents, Seoul
  • All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ 🍖🔥 We had eel, pork belly, and marinated pork ribs~ ^^

    Sep 21, 2025
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    All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ 🍖🔥 We had eel, pork belly, and marinated pork ribs~ ^^

    It just melts in your mouth!! Had such a delicious meal with my family~ 😋. submitted by /u/acmaaaa [link] [comments]

    family, Pork
  • CORTIS Releases ‘JoyRide’ MV: A Reverse Journey Through Youthful Freedom and Musical Creativity.

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo/Video Credits: Big Hit Music CORTIS has unveiled their music video for “JoyRide,” a captivating track from their debut EP…

    family, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG
  • I need some help, but I’m not exactly sure where to start

    Sep 20, 2025
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    Hello, So, I don’t exactly know where to start with this, but in short I married into a Korean family,…

    family, Military, Question
  • Help with Korean-Canadian with mandatory military service.

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m 18 and lived in Canada for basically all my life. I’m attending a university in Canada as an undergraduate…

    family, Military
  • So true

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    So true

    I remember my family would always fight who pay the bill. submitted by /u/KULR_Mooning [link] [comments]

    family
  • Im from the U.S what should I get for a Korean family

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Im Gonna be visiting Korea for winter break. I will be staying with my good friend and her family. I…

    family
  • Help with profile for Korean host families

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I‘m from Switzerland and am planning to go on a Highschool exchange semester in Korea, and now I‘m almost…

    family
  • US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC

    Sep 17, 2025
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    US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC

    When Youngjin looked out of his office window and saw armoured trucks and immigration enforcement officers running around with guns,…

    BBC, Donald Trump, family, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, Seoul
  • Inactive 1st & 2nd gen groups: what do they do to make a living?

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m asking about those groups / group members who are not so active anymore. I know music industry is really…

    family
  • What were the wives of yangbang referred to as?

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, due to the sheer lack of Korean history resources that are translated in English I’m having a hard…

    family, history, Korean History, Question
  • Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    Sep 15, 2025
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    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
  • Goodbye U.S.

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m leaving the U.S., where I had been living for my degree. Now I’m heading back to Korea. After finishing…

    family, Korean Food
  • Clam Spinach Doenjang Soup

    Sep 14, 2025
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    Clam Spinach Doenjang Soup

    If you watched Bon Appetit, Your Majesty you know this. This is what my mom used to cook for family…

    family
  • Help

    Sep 12, 2025
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    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
  • American going to Korean Military

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My brother recently found out he has dual citizenship with the US and South Korea. He didn’t renounce his citizenship…

    family, Korean Military, Military
  • Last night pork belly BBQ feast at my cousin’s 🤤🔥

    Sep 12, 2025
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    Last night pork belly BBQ feast at my cousin’s 🤤🔥

    Yesterday at my cousin’s somehow turned into a pork belly free-for-all 🤤 thick slices sizzling in the pan, garlic flying,…

    family, Kimchi, Pork
  • Detained Koreans return home; Raid likely to delay US battery plant by 3 months

    Sep 12, 2025
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    Detained Koreans return home; Raid likely to delay US battery plant by 3 months

    An LG Energy Solution employee (man in center), who was detained in Georgia by U.S. immigration authorities, met with his…

    automotive, family, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Is Albothyl only available in Korea?

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I always ask my friends or family who go to Korea to buy some for me. Because I have a…

    family
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    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF… Read more: Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio
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    Ginseng and other health food account for a quarter of… Read more: China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom
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    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy
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    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of… Read more: Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end
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    Enchem’s electrolyte plant in the US state of Georgia (File… Read more: Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan

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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