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  • Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father

    Oct 20, 2026
    in News

    LONDON — Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles…

    family
  • A2O’s Aijing should be removed from the group.

    Oct 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As above. Before you make a comment (and I welcome all), please read through the whole piece carefully. There’s a…

    apology, BTS, Celebrity, driver, family, netizens, Parents, Protest, Sex
  • you can’t criticize the lack of kids spaces and be surprised that minors are debuting

    Oct 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is a very controversial opinion so please read the post before commenting. Honestly this post isn’t even specific to…

    family, Gen Z, Teenager
  • Would you date a kpop idol? Why would you do that? Why not?

    Oct 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, if this topic has been discussed to death then I’m sorry but here’s another one because I’ve…

    family, Question, Scandal, Social Media
  • As an Indian, LOVED Lara for the Sindoor accesory! Here’s why.

    Oct 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an Indian based in North India (UttarPradesh, Kanpur District), and obviously, I’ve been very well apprised of all these…

    family
  • From Dreamer to Trainee: The Ultimate K-Pop Audition Guide & 6-Month Prep Roadmap

    Oct 10, 2026
    in Feeds

    From the Kpoppie Editorial Team Every year, thousands of passionate music lovers around the world dream of standing under the…

    fail, family, K-pop, Korean Language
  • Ppl are doing too much in regards to idols using AI

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Let me preface this by saying I am the #1 AI hater. Lately I’ve been seeing posts of Twitter from…

    family
  • So guys frederick dissappeared, whats the new excuse for all these huge opportunities

    Oct 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Since Fred is now (rumoured) to be dating Eileen gu for the last good year or more, and all his…

    family
  • Cha Seung-won, Ra Mi-ran to play husband and wife in action comedy

    Oct 3, 2026
    in News

    A family that gathers at a hospital to visit a sick relative becomes caught up in a terrorist attack. Three…

    family, Seoul
  • Bossam Dosirak and 꿔바로우

    Oct 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Another day of free Dosirak for me. These guys I work with had too much Soju last night, they couldn’t…

    Bossam, family, Soju
  • Family of woman killed by US immigration agent sues Trump administration

    Oct 1, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — The family of Renee Good, an unarmed U.S. citizen shot dead by an immigration agent during a sweeping…

    Donald Trump, family
  • “Korean accused in Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case is grandson of former Prime Minister Lee Hong-koo,” claim spreads online | “美 코넬대 ‘집단 성폭행’ 가해 韓인은 이홍구 전 총리 손자” 온라인 확산

    Oct 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A claim is spreading online that a Korean student who has been identified as an alleged perpetrator and sued in…

    family, Parents, Sex, Social Media
  • It is true that Hangul came into widespread use after being invented by the king during the Joseon Dynasty; novels serve as evidence of this.

    Sep 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It is true that Hangul came into widespread use after being invented by the king during the Joseon Dynasty; novels…

    family, Japan, Joseon
  • Old-line Korean bakeries sell senbei and modern desserts from the same counter

    Sep 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Spent an afternoon in Jeonju looking at what the older bakeries there actually stock, and the mix was not what…

    Cheese, family
  • US users turn to Korean netizens in hunt for Cornell defendant Winston Lee

    Sep 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    SEATTLE — The sprawling online hunt for information about Winston Lee, a Korean student who is among seven defendants in…

    family, Korean American, Military, netizens, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault, Social Media
  • South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer

    Sep 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two…

    apology, Donald Trump, family, Koreans, North Korea, Pyongyang, request, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Question about restoring Korean citizenship after renouncing it

    Sep 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone familiar with Korean nationality law can help me understand my options. I’m a 25 y/o…

    family, Parents, Question
  • Excessive questions from relatives top list of Chuseok irritations

    Sep 27, 2026
    in News

    Excessive personal questions and interference from relatives have been named the most unwanted aspect of the Chuseok holiday this year.…

    Chuseok, family, Question, Survey
  • Number of S. Koreans with family in N. Korea down to less than 33,000

    Sep 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) — The number of South Koreans with family members in North Korea following their separation during…

    family, Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Seoul
  • Expert advises against drastic measures to shed off weight gained during Chuseok

    Sep 26, 2026
    in News

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. While many people look forward to the Chuseok holiday, some worry about what…

    Chuseok, family
  • We all love to hate on the kpop system and talk about its losers, but we never talk about its winners

    Sep 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    We’ve all heard this same story before. X idol of 10+ years reveal they’ve never made any money. We hear…

    BTS, fail, family, Japan, Teenager
  • Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger

    Sep 21, 2026
    in News

    LOS ANGELES — Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of U.S. states that clears the way for its…

    Donald Trump, family
  • Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27

    Sep 21, 2026
    in News

    LOS ANGELES — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessperson Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27,…

    family, Medical
  • Prince Harry and Meghan move children to new school over security concerns

    Sep 15, 2026
    in News

    LONDON — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan , have moved their two children to a new school over security…

    Discussion, family
  • Traditional court music meets ballet at Gyeongbok Palace

    Sep 11, 2026
    in News

    This autumn, the historic grounds of Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul will serve as the backdrop for a rare cultural…

    Baekje, family, Joseon, Peace, Seoul
  • Showing off my MiL’s cooking

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I visited my girlfriends family this summer in Korea and my mother in law made the most insane spread of…

    family
  • Preferences for GGs vs BGs and where they arise from

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Long post ahead, sorry! I’m a relatively recent kpop fan (since Jan 2024) and have been thinking about my own…

    family, Sex, Social Media
  • BIGBANG’s New Peak and Thoughts on the Cosmos Tour

    Sep 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing a lot of comparisons about BIGBANG and currently active K-pop artists touring. There’s talk about the choice…

    Controversy, driver, family, Japan, K-pop, LG, Question
  • A confused JYPnation stan, why the hate on theblacklabel artists?

    Sep 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a JYPnation stan and currently getting hooked on Meovv especially ddi ro ri. But then theres hate about the…

    family, Koreans
  • Iranian town mourns after strikes kill 5 at wedding celebration

    Sep 5, 2026
    in News

    KUHESTAK, Iran — Women with their children were gathered in the house and yard, waiting for the bride and groom…

    family
  • 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
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Latest Korean News

  • After 20 years in acting, Jung Il-woo ventures into film investment, distributionOctober 20, 2026
    Actor Jung Il-woo has added another title to his resume:… Read more: After 20 years in acting, Jung Il-woo ventures into film investment, distribution
  • Raw fish replaces fried chicken as Seoul’s new Han River picnic crazeOctober 20, 2026
    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. A new trend… Read more: Raw fish replaces fried chicken as Seoul’s new Han River picnic craze
  • Paris curfew to continue on Tuesday, could be prolonged for as long as neededOctober 20, 2026
    PARIS — The limited curfew conditions set up for France’s… Read more: Paris curfew to continue on Tuesday, could be prolonged for as long as needed
  • Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and fatherOctober 20, 2026
    LONDON — Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements… Read more: Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father
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    OSLO — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Oslo… Read more: Zelensky, US envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

Latest Community Feeds

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  • If I want to get kpop merch (as someone who’s basically never purchased any kpop march), what should I get?October 20, 2026
  • Why Was Alter Ego and Lisa’s Solo Career Considered a flop?October 20, 2026
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  • how do you stop feeling guilty about your past as a kpop fan?October 20, 2026
  • That moment when Hearts2hearts Yuha sang japanese lines in the Korean version and had to change to Korean in the middle of it. The mic was ON. Queen!October 20, 2026
  • Controversial Opinion: This Group May Have Kickstarted 6th GenOctober 20, 2026
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  • Lee says S.Korea capable of taking back wartime command of combined US forcesOctober 20, 2026
  • South Korea readies solid-fuel space rocket launch as rivalry with North intensifiesOctober 20, 2026
  • Hypothetically speaking, if Kim Jong Un “died for real” tomorrow, what ramifications would that leave for North Korea and the entire Korean peninsula as a whole?October 20, 2026
  • Why do some people hate I-dle so much? Genuinely confusedOctober 20, 2026
  • “the company forced the idol to do this” / “this is the staff’s fault” but the fun versionOctober 19, 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