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  • ​[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)

    May 21, 2026
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    ​[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)

    TL;DR ​In the late 1980s, a 40-something housewife struggling with cabaret gambling debts poisoned five people, including her creditors and…

    BTS, Crime, family, history, Korean History, Korean House, Seoul
  • Congolese-born TV personality completes Korean naturalization exam

    May 19, 2026
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    Congolese-born TV personality completes Korean naturalization exam

    Jonathan Yiombi, the Congolese-born entertainer widely known in Korea as the “Congo Prince,” said he has completed all required tests…

    family, Question
  • Korean Bulgogi (Fire Meat) Next Level Instant Noodles

    May 19, 2026
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    Korean Bulgogi (Fire Meat) Next Level Instant Noodles

    “Bulgogi” means “fire meat” in Korean and is one of Korea’s most loved beef dishes, usually enjoyed on special days…

    family, LG
  • (LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.

    May 18, 2026
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    (LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.

    SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) — The head of Starbucks Korea was dismissed Monday after the coffee chain faced strong backlash…

    apology, coffee, Controversy, Democracy, family, history, martial law, Military, Seoul, Social Media
  • ​I tried making Mandu with my family.

    May 18, 2026
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    ​I tried making Mandu with my family.

    ​I tried making Mandu (dumplings) with my family over the weekend. It’s not a special recipe; it’s more of a…

    family, Oyster, Pork, Suga
  • ‘Geek’ hangout to tourist draw: Japan’s maid cafes

    May 17, 2026
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    ‘Geek’ hangout to tourist draw: Japan’s maid cafes

    TOKYO — “Master, mistress — welcome home!” exclaims the smiling young woman in a French maid’s costume, as customers pass…

    family, Japan, Stress, Tokyo
  • Homemade Kimbap for a family hike!

    May 14, 2026
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    Homemade Kimbap for a family hike!

    I’m still very new to Reddit and didn’t quite understand how the system worked, so I had to start over…

    family
  • Same-sex couple files human rights petition after public institution denies marriage leave

    May 13, 2026
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    Same-sex couple files human rights petition after public institution denies marriage leave

    A same-sex couple has filed a human rights petition after one partner was denied marriage leave, raising questions over whether…

    Discrimination, family, Question, request, Sex
  • TIME IS HIS: Jungkook Commands the Cover in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Hublot

    May 9, 2026
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    TIME IS HIS: Jungkook Commands the Cover in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Hublot

    정국. Jungkook. Just the Name Is the Story There is a moment — quiet, almost imperceptible — that separates a…

    BTS, Busan, Celebrity, Fame, family, germany, history, Japan, K-pop, Military, Old Korea, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    May 9, 2026
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    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border? I was born in Seoul Korea…

    Curiosity, family, history, Korean War, Koreans, martial law, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Seoul
  • Does anyone else feel like Korea has useful foreigner programs that nobody knows about?

    May 8, 2026
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    I keep running into this weird thing where Korea actually has useful programs for foreign residents, but they’re kind of…

    family, Kakao
  • Incheon museum extends kids’ archaeology exhibit due to high demand

    May 8, 2026
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    Incheon museum extends kids’ archaeology exhibit due to high demand

    An interactive exhibition detailing the subterranean origins of ancient artifacts has been granted a longer run at the Incheon Geomdan…

    family, history, Parents
  • THE SHAPE OF MARK TUAN: GOT7’S FOREVER MAN

    May 7, 2026
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    THE SHAPE OF MARK TUAN: GOT7’S FOREVER MAN

    From a lunchtime audition in California to stadium lights across three continents — Mark Tuan has always known exactly what…

    family, history, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, KT, Photography, purpose, Seoul
  • Seoul expands digital reach to connect with residents during Family Month

    May 6, 2026
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    Seoul expands digital reach to connect with residents during Family Month

    The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s 120 Dasan Call Foundation announced Wednesday it is significantly expanding its smart consultation services throughout May…

    family, Seoul, Social Media
  • Why does Korea and Japan have a lot of cults?

    May 5, 2026
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    Hi, I’m a South Korean university student, but I’ve only spent about six years of my life actually living in…

    family, Japan
  • Good food gifts?

    May 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    What’s a good food gift for a Korean family with teens? I’m in the US and my child is in…

    family
  • ‘A couple like any other’: Parents appeal to Korean court in lesbian couple’s fight for marriage equality

    May 4, 2026
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    ‘A couple like any other’: Parents appeal to Korean court in lesbian couple’s fight for marriage equality

    Snippet from the article (There is more if you go to the actual story. I didnt want to paste it…

    family, Parents, Question, Sex
  • Mixed Korean trans man living in the U.S. — giving myself a Korean name?

    May 4, 2026
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    Hello! I’m a trans man living in the US. I’ve lived in the US my entire life. I don’t speak…

    family, Korean War, Seoul
  • Homemade “Fresh Cream Cake” I made with my kids!

    May 4, 2026
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    Homemade “Fresh Cream Cake” I made with my kids!

    It’s not perfect, but we had so much fun making it together. In Korea, this light whipped cream cake is…

    family
  • Controversy no more? Koyote’s Shinji ties the knot in star-studded wedding

    May 4, 2026
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    Controversy no more? Koyote’s Shinji ties the knot in star-studded wedding

    Shinji of veteran K-pop group Koyote has officially begun a new chapter, marrying singer Moon Won in a lavish wedding…

    Celebrity, Controversy, family, K-pop, Social Media
  • Korean appointed as new director of risks at World Bank Group

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Korean appointed as new director of risks at World Bank Group

    A Korean has been appointed as the new director of market and counterparty risk at the World Bank Group (WBG),…

    Advice, family
  • TIL 2 million Koreans in Manchuria lived in one of the largest anarchist communes in world history

    May 3, 2026
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    TIL 2 million Koreans in Manchuria lived in one of the largest anarchist communes in world history

    I’m korean and I read 밤은 노래한다 (a very dark novel about the tragedies of koreans in Manchuria) but I…

    family, history, Japan, Koreans, Military
  • Looking for information

    May 2, 2026
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    Looking for information

    Hi everyone, I was looking through my father’s (korean adodpted in Belgium) stuff and found this letter from a certain…

    family, LG
  • Tabletop Samgyeopsal

    May 1, 2026
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    Tabletop Samgyeopsal

    Family visiting is a great excuse for tabletop samgyeopsal. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

    family
  • Korean Air pushes for organizational integration ahead of merger with Asiana

    Apr 30, 2026
    in News
    Korean Air pushes for organizational integration ahead of merger with Asiana

    Korean Air has begun what it calls the “journey together” initiative, placing trust and communication at the center of its…

    family, Survey
  • Dinner with Family

    Apr 30, 2026
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    Dinner with Family

    Family came in from out of state. Dubu-jorim, Gossari, Jangajji, Pork Ribs from Gamja-tang. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

    family, Pork
  • Shine Meongttocat – You’ll Always Be Special to Me 🫶

    Apr 29, 2026
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    This is an appreciation post for the former MCs of M Countdown — Shine Meongttocat: Sung Hanbin, Jaehyun, and Sohee.…

    family
  • Amazing Spicy Beef Intestine

    Apr 29, 2026
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    Amazing Spicy Beef Intestine

    Ok so there’s this one Korean dish I used to eat in a restaurant called Pajukol in my home island…

    family
  • Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea

    Apr 28, 2026
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    Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea

    Should a man whose wife is American and whose two children hold British citizenship lead South Korea’s monetary policy? This…

    family, Korean Military, Koreans, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Question, study
  • What’s fueling surge in South Koreans traveling to China?

    Apr 27, 2026
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    What’s fueling surge in South Koreans traveling to China?

    A new wave of South Korean content creators is descending on Chinese cities, cameras in hand, transforming the streets of…

    family, Koreans, Tourism, travel
  • Korean teen in the U.S.: Should I keep my Korean citizenship or become an American citizen?

    Apr 26, 2026
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    Hi everyone, I’m 18 (turning 19 soon), a Korean citizen and U.S. green card holder. I moved to the U.S.…

    Advice, Curiosity, fail, family, Korean Military, Military, Parents, study
  • Munmu King Steles of Silla

    Apr 24, 2026
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    I was doing some research into the history of the Korean peninsula and some things deeply surprised me. In america…

    Baekje, family, Goryeo, history, Japan, Koreans, Seoul, Silla
  • ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Apr 20, 2026
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    ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Image Rights: All artist imagery, visual assets, and promotional materials © 2026 TOPSPOT PICTURES. WWD and Women’s Wear Daily are…

    Celebrity, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Peace, Seoul, Social Media, squid game, Teenager
  • Please help vote.

    Apr 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Im not sure if this is the right place but im just trying everywhere. So you can remove this post…

    family, Sex
  • Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities

    Surprise wedding announcements are rapidly replacing public dating for Korea’s top actresses. Actor Moon Chae-won’s agency accounced Wednesday she is…

    Celebrity, family, Social Media
  • Good soups that can be made with Maeuntang seasoning paste?

    Apr 15, 2026
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    I recently made maeuntang for my family. I used Maangchi’s recipe. her seasoning paste is: garlic, gochugaru, gochujang, doenjang, soy…

    family, Pork
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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
  • S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticismSeptember 1, 2026
    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
  • HiteJinro’s nonalcoholic beer ad surpasses 20 mil. views in 30 daysSeptember 1, 2026
    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
  • Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform pushSeptember 1, 2026
    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