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  • I spend a lot on Kpop because nothing else really makes me happy in life

    Sep 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Saw the other post about someone spending $20K on their faves this year and it resonated with me. Last year,…

    family, Japan, Parents, Stress, travel
  • the bowls, as promised. and two questions.

    Aug 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    a while back a friend invited me to something called malbok and i ended up posting a picture of the…

    family, Goguryeo, Goryeo, Japan, Koreans, Question
  • Would nonfans ever admit that they were wrong about Lisa’s achievements in between 2024 and 2025?

    Aug 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In between 2024 and 2025, Lisa was experiencing a world wind of misinformation after rumors had exploded about her dating…

    BBC, family, history, K-pop, LG, LVMH, Question
  • Jeju death raises troubling questions about police

    Aug 27, 2026
    in News
    Jeju death raises troubling questions about police

    The death of a 37-year-old woman on Jeju Island has raised a disturbing question: Can we trust the police? The…

    Crime, fail, family, Jeju, Question
  • SKT assembles AI security team to build cyber defense model

    Aug 27, 2026
    in News
    SKT assembles AI security team to build cyber defense model

    SK Telecom is assembling an unusual alliance of artificial intelligence (AI) developers, cybersecurity companies and universities to build an AI…

    family, KT
  • Seoul invites families to free weekend circus classes

    Aug 26, 2026
    in News
    Seoul invites families to free weekend circus classes

    Families looking to trade screen time for acrobatics can learn plate-spinning, juggling and aerial silks this autumn as Seoul opens…

    family, Parents, purpose, Seoul
  • I’m a Nex2y and finally watched nizi project 2 (NEXZ discussion)

    Aug 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For my background: early this year I found out about NEXZ from JYP Game caterers and became a silent fan.…

    Discussion, family, Japan, Stress
  • Body believed to be missing Jeju woman found near guesthouse

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For anyone who has been following the news: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260824/body-believed-to-be-missing-jeju-woman-found-near-guesthouse A body believed to be that of a 37-year-old woman who…

    Crime, family, Jeju, Question, request
  • Military Service Flowchart for Overseas Koreans, Dual Nationals, K-Diaspora/Adoptees and Gyopo

    Aug 24, 2026
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    30M Korean born and raised abroad, completed my military service from 2020 to 2022. I frequently see posts on this…

    Advice, Ewha, family, history, Justice, Korean Military, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Sex, Stress, study, Survey, travel, Warning
  • Jeju Missing Woman Jang Mi-ran Remains Unaccounted for Three Months After Case Was Closed Over False Police Report; Family Seeks Public Release of Information.

    Aug 23, 2026
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    Jeju Missing Woman Jang Mi-ran Remains Unaccounted for Three Months After Case Was Closed Over False Police Report; Family Seeks Public Release of Information.

    It has been confirmed that 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran from Jeju has been missing for more than three months after her…

    family, Jeju
  • About BIGBANG….and more specifically G-Dragon

    Aug 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been a long-term Big Bang fan I got into K-pop and Big Bang in specific when I became a…

    BTS, family, Justice, K-pop, KT, LG
  • I think Hayoung should take a break because of

    Aug 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Lack of empathy and lack of self curiosity — both indispensable qualities needed of an acting career First of all,…

    Curiosity, family
  • I am uncomfortable with the way friendships among girl groups and boy groups are being discussed online.

    Aug 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, I had seen a TikTok discussing friendships in K-pop and how the lack of friendship can ruin the way…

    family, K-pop, KT
  • International Voter Registration Drive 2026, for dual Korean-U.S. citizens

    Aug 18, 2026
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    Hi, this is the second (and final) reminder I’ll make for dual Korean-US citizens and other eligible US voters who…

    family, Question, request
  • Actress Hayoung’s ‘four generations of doctors’ brag backfired hard — the deeper history behind why Koreans are furious”

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi r/korea, I’ve been following the Hayoung (“하영”) family scandal closely and did my own write-up analyzing it — pulling…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, Daejeon, family, Historical Figure, history, Japan, Korean History, Koreans, Medical, Old Korea, Punishment, Question, Scandal, Seoul, study, Survey, Tokyo
  • I got to do something really fun at the bts tx d1 concert

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am incredibly lucky and married into a reaaally nice/wealthy family. They have a suite at the Cowboys stadium, and…

    BTS, family, travel
  • Common Misconceptions About the Chinese Tributary and Investiture System

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Common Misconceptions About the Chinese Tributary and Investiture System

    Common Misconceptions About the Chinese Tributary and Investiture System Some Chinese nationalists argue that every country which received investiture from…

    Baekje, family, Goguryeo, Goryeo, Japan, Joseon, Military, request, Silla, Three Kingdom
  • Pro-Japanese ancestor scanner goes viral after Ha Young family controversy

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Pro-Japanese ancestor scanner goes viral after Ha Young family controversy

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

    Controversy, family, Japan
  • Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads

    Aug 16, 2026
    in News
    Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads

    SIKKA, Indonesia — Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing…

    family
  • Korean whale bone knife – Have you seen something like this before? Is this a practical knife or ment for decoration?

    Aug 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean whale bone knife – Have you seen something like this before? Is this a practical knife or ment for decoration?

    ​ My wife was handed down this family heirloom. Heres the story. Her grandfather served in the Korean war with…

    family, history, Korean War
  • Balhae Descendants of Goguryeo Lineage Continued Their Family Line in Goryeo

    Aug 14, 2026
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    Balhae Descendants of Goguryeo Lineage Continued Their Family Line in Goryeo

    One aspect of Balhae history that is often overlooked is what happened to members of its royal family and their…

    family, Goguryeo, Goryeo, history, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korean History, Military
  • Ex-football player Park Joo-ho, wife Anna expecting 4th child

    Aug 14, 2026
    in News
    Ex-football player Park Joo-ho, wife Anna expecting 4th child

    Former football player Park Joo-ho and his wife, Anna, have announced that they are expecting their fourth child. On Thursday,…

    family
  • Bibimbap was never a special dish to me.

    Aug 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Bibimbap was never a special dish to me.

    Bibimbap was never a special dish to me. Growing up in Korea, I never thought of Bibimbap as the beautifully…

    Bibimbap, family, Jjigae, Soju
  • PM visits Jeju Air crash site, seeks to comfort bereaved families

    Aug 13, 2026
    in News
    PM visits Jeju Air crash site, seeks to comfort bereaved families

    Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Thursday visited the site of a 2024 plane crash and sought to comfort bereaved families…

    family, Jeju, Seoul
  • Where Did the Refugees of Balhae Go?

    Aug 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Where Did the Refugees of Balhae Go?

    The Migration of Balhae Refugees (Naetu, 來投) The migration of Balhae refugees (Naetu, 來投) refers to the historical movement of…

    Baekje, family, Goguryeo, Goryeo, history, Korean History, Military, Pyongyang
  • How would North Americans and Europeans view actor Ha Young’s great-grandfather controversy if framed through a similar lens?

    Aug 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean, I’m writing this because I’m genuinely curious about how people from North America or Europe view this…

    apology, Controversy, Curiosity, family, history, Japan, Korean History, Koreans, netizens, Punishment
  • Why is South Korean actress Ha-young getting so much backlash from Koreans right now?

    Aug 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Before getting into this, you need to understand a little bit of South Korean history so you can understand why…

    apology, Controversy, Crime, Daejeon, fail, family, history, Japan, Korean History, Korean Language, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Korean feast with my family on vacation today

    Aug 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean feast with my family on vacation today

    For the meats we have Chuck Roast Beef Jorim, Porkbelly Kimchi Stirfry, and Fried Fish with spicy sauce (on the…

    family, Kimchi, Pork
  • In just three hours, Japanese colonial authorities rounded up 466 Seoul residents for black-market trading, sentenced them on the spot, and sent them by streetcar to Seodaemun Prison (July 1945)

    Aug 10, 2026
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    In just three hours, Japanese colonial authorities rounded up 466 Seoul residents for black-market trading, sentenced them on the spot, and sent them by streetcar to Seodaemun Prison (July 1945)

    This article illustrates an example of the brutal “summary trials” carried out in connection with mass police sweeps against black-market…

    fail, family, Japan, LG, Military, Punishment, purpose, Question, Seoul, Warning
  • Favourite dipping sauce or condiment for Kimchi Pancakes?

    Aug 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I love a kimchi pancake, especially the sour sauce. My family like Ketchup and Mayo! Yuck. Do you have any…

    family, Kimchi
  • Looking for this Korean family from a photo taken in 1990

    Aug 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Looking for this Korean family from a photo taken in 1990

    This is a photo of my father with a Korean family during a business trip in 1990. I believe they…

    family, Hyundai
  • Should someone with conservative parents go into being a global/kpop group?

    Aug 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m having a debate about this with my friends. A lot of my friends say yes or no, I lowkey…

    family, Parents
  • How Joseon era Koreans beat the heat without AC

    Aug 6, 2026
    in News
    How Joseon era Koreans beat the heat without AC

    Long before air‑conditioned staycations, Koreans in the premodern era escaped the summer heat with scheduled days off, marathon reading sessions…

    family, Goryeo, Joseon, Koreans, LG, Parents, Silla
  • What happened to a enhypen fan it should be a reminder that accounts are still real people

    Aug 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So if You need context a engene left this world on live because people on and off the fandom started…

    family, Peace, Rest in Peace, Warning
  • Kim Soo-hyun makes official comeback after 16-month hiatus

    Aug 3, 2026
    in News
    Kim Soo-hyun makes official comeback after 16-month hiatus

    Top actor Kim Soo-hyun has officially made his return to the public after a 16-month hiatus, appearing in a promotional…

    family, Seoul, Social Media
  • Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says

    Aug 2, 2026
    in News
    Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says

    BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an…

    family, Shopping
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Latest Korean News

  • KASA seeks record budget for 2027 to nurture space as strategic industrySeptember 1, 2026
    Korea’s space agency said Tuesday it will seek a 1.65… Read more: KASA seeks record budget for 2027 to nurture space as strategic industry
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    South Korea’s military reaffirmed Tuesday the upcoming combined exercise with… Read more: S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism
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    HiteJinro Beverage said Tuesday that its advertising campaign for Terra… Read more: HiteJinro’s nonalcoholic beer ad surpasses 20 mil. views in 30 days
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    CHITWAN, Nepal — The smell grew stronger with every step,… Read more: ‘Giant morgue’: Nepal flood victims overwhelm downstream city
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    The defense ministry said Tuesday it has proposed an 8.2… Read more: Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform push

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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