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  • If the North Korean people overthrow the Kim family’s dictatorship, the country’s economy will be as rich as South Korea’s ?

    Dec 22, 2024
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    Every year, North Korea spends money testing nuclear missiles. The amount of money shot into the sky is extremely wasteful.…

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  • Hanwha seeks to acquire sibling feud-mired Korean catering firm Ourhome

    Dec 20, 2024
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    Hanwha seeks to acquire sibling feud-mired Korean catering firm Ourhome

    Ourhome showcases South Korean food at SIAL Paris 2024, an international food exhibition held on Oct. 19-23 (File photo by…

    fail, family, Korean Food, Ourhome
  • Baby Shark receives three Emmy nominations

    Dec 20, 2024
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    Baby Shark receives three Emmy nominations

    South Korea’s The Pinkfong Company, popularly known for its “Baby Shark” character, said on Friday that “Baby Shark’s Big Movie”…

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  • North Korean corn staple – any idea what it is?

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    I am reading a lot of stuff about North Korea and what a lot of sources mention is that people…

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  • Full history of South Korean politics to understand current situation.

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    Hope you find this interesting, especially if you’re not conversant to the politics of South Korea. Before I go in,…

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  • kpop songs that you think could substitute anime openings

    Dec 17, 2024
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    what songs do you think fits certain animes and in some scenarios be used as the anime opening? for example…

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  • Number of Births rose 24% in Mapo-gu, 8.3% in Incheon YOY. Summary of Key Policies the Central Government Can Learn From and Benchmark

    Dec 17, 2024
    in Community

    Incheon’s Birth Promotion Policies: “i Plus 100 Million Dream” Policy Extends financial support for children up to 18 years (not…

    family, Parents, Stress
  • Want to learn Korean

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Community

    Power the title! My partner is of Korean background and when she takes me to meet her extended family, I’d…

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  • Christmas in korea

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Community

    If you live in korea, and you have a partner, would it be considered weird/unusual for you to spend christmas…

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  • A deep dive into T.O.P and the insanity of the kpop industry.

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community

    Before starting, just a fair warning that this post will skim over subjects like EDs, suicide, and other mental health…

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  • Korean BBQ Samgyeopsal

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community
    Korean BBQ Samgyeopsal

    Last fall, on a beautiful weekend, my family and I grilled pork belly on a traditional Korean iron lid, and…

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  • Celebrating K-Pop: 2NE1 and an All-Star Lineup Ready to Dazzle at SBS Gayo Daejeon!

    Dec 9, 2024
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    Celebrating K-Pop: 2NE1 and an All-Star Lineup Ready to Dazzle at SBS Gayo Daejeon!

    K-pop fans, get ready for an even more star-studded lineup at the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon! The third wave of…

    Daejeon, family, history, identification, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Can anyone help me translate some Korean for a book?

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community

    I am writing a novel and while Google translate and ChatGPT have been helpful so far, I want to make…

    family, Question
  • I finally figured out what this whole New Jeans situation reminds me of

    Dec 8, 2024
    in Community

    So many thoughts but I will keep this as short as possible. I was listening to music on shuffle and…

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  • Ttukbaegi (뚝배기): Meant for Individual Portions?

    Dec 6, 2024
    in Community

    My Korean food experience is almost entirely from restaurants, but I’m trying to start cooking korean food at home more.…

    family, Korean Food, Question
  • Making Kimchi (Kimjang)

    Dec 6, 2024
    in Community
    Making Kimchi (Kimjang)

    Last week, I made kimchi with my family. In Korea, we traditionally make a large batch of kimchi around this…

    BBC, Bossam, family, Kimchi, Pork
  • A lot will happen to Treasure from now to next year. So, I feel like talking about it.

    Dec 4, 2024
    in Community

    When I say a lot, it’s a lot by YG standard of course, probably bare minimum for other teams. After…

    family, Japan
  • Taekwondo instructor who abused 3-year-old kid to death blames bereaved family

    Dec 3, 2024
    in Community
    Taekwondo instructor who abused 3-year-old kid to death blames bereaved family

    submitted by /u/Unknownbadger4444 [link] [comments]

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  • Getting Korean soups & stews right at home (kicking my takeout habit)

    Nov 27, 2024
    in Community

    I make a mean kimchi fried rice, bossam, and budaejjigae, but I’ve never been able to get some of my…

    Bossam, family, Jjigae, Kimchi, korean soup
  • Why are so many Koreans watching right wing influencers on YouTube nowadays?!?!

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Community

    I remember around 5-6 years ago, a Korean buddy of mine was worried that his father or aunt or something…

    family, Koreans, Politics
  • La Defense may have a say over Hanmi Pharm’s family feud

    Nov 26, 2024
    in News
    La Defense may have a say over Hanmi Pharm’s family feud

    Hanmi Science headquarters in Seoul (Courtesy of News1) La Defense Partners is expected to exercise a casting vote over the…

    BTS, family, Inheritance Tax, Seoul
  • Japanese colonial masters were told to ‘love’ their Korean subjects by punching them ‘Bam!’ with an ‘iron fist’ if they became ‘unsteady and unfocused’ during their rigorous training to cultivate the ‘Japanese Spirit’ (Sasakawa’s remarks, Seoul 1943)

    Nov 22, 2024
    in Community
    Japanese colonial masters were told to ‘love’ their Korean subjects by punching them ‘Bam!’ with an ‘iron fist’ if they became ‘unsteady and unfocused’ during their rigorous training to cultivate the ‘Japanese Spirit’ (Sasakawa’s remarks, Seoul 1943)

    During World War II, in colonial Korea, guest speakers from mainland Japan frequently visited to give speeches aimed at boosting…

    fail, family, Japan, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Punishment, Seoul, Suga, Tokyo, World War
  • Korean cooking newbie flying to Korea, what food to bring?

    Nov 22, 2024
    in Community

    Hi guys, I live in Europe, but have family in Korea which I am going to visit next month. I…

    family
  • SK government wants to buy land

    Nov 21, 2024
    in Community

    My girlfriend’s family owns a tiny plot of land in Korea. All of her family lives in the US now.…

    family
  • lesbian clubbing/bar-hopping culture

    Nov 20, 2024
    in Community

    Hi! Not sure where else to post this but figured I’d give it a chance. I’m headed to Seoul in…

    family, Seoul
  • SEVENTEEN’s Boo Seungkwan, who is truly an amazing person, has now officially become the Ambassador of Jeju Island, Congrats 🎉

    Nov 19, 2024
    in Community

    Honestly speaking with everything that has happened thus far, and with the negativity that has been arising lately (especially with…

    Busan, family, Jeju
  • MBK Partners’ 6th buyout fund raises $5 bn at 2nd close

    Nov 19, 2024
    in News
    MBK Partners’ 6th buyout fund raises $5 bn at 2nd close

    Michael ByungJu Kim, founder and chairman of MBK MBK Partners, North Asia-focused private equity firm, has completed the second closing…

    family, Korea Zinc
  • Korea Zinc chair prepares cards up his sleeve to keep management control

    Nov 18, 2024
    in News
    Korea Zinc chair prepares cards up his sleeve to keep management control

    Korea Zinc Chair Choi Yun-birm speaks to the Korea Economic Daily at the company’s headquarters in Seoul on Nov. 17,…

    BTS, Controversy, family, Hyundai, Korea Zinc, LG, Protest, Seoul
  • Chung Ki-sun moves closer to managing HD Hyundai with his promotion

    Nov 14, 2024
    in News
    Chung Ki-sun moves closer to managing HD Hyundai with his promotion

    HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun takes a greater role in a year-end executive reshuffle HD Hyundai Co., the holding…

    Donald Trump, family, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Ukraine
  • NewJeans Threaten ADOR with Contract Termination if Demands Are Not Met

    Nov 13, 2024
    in Community

    According to sources in the music industry, NewJeans sent this certified letter under the real names of its five members:…

    apology, Fame, family, Naver, request, Stress
  • Gamtae seaweed

    Nov 13, 2024
    in Community
    Gamtae seaweed

    Gamtae is one of South Korea’s rarest seaweeds. For centuries, this earthy, sweet seaweed was mainly harvested and eaten raw…

    family
  • Kang Daniel Set to Electrify Japan with ‘ACT’ Concert Tour 4th, 5th and 7th of January 2025

    Nov 11, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Kang Daniel Set to Electrify Japan with ‘ACT’ Concert Tour 4th, 5th and 7th of January 2025

    K-pop sensation Kang Daniel is gearing up to kick off 2025 with a bang, announcing his highly anticipated ‘ACT’ concert…

    family, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Foreigners of Korea: Please Do NOT Accept Free Tickets to the Gracias Choir’s Christmas Cantata (CULT)

    Nov 11, 2024
    in Community
    Foreigners of Korea: Please Do NOT Accept Free Tickets to the Gracias Choir’s Christmas Cantata (CULT)

    The Gracias Choir was created by the cult church, Good News Mission Church—infamous for verbal/physical abuse, arranged marriages, and more.…

    Busan, daegu, Daejeon, family, Seoul
  • Visiting Korea as a Dual Citizen

    Nov 10, 2024
    in Community

    Hello, I (30) am planning on visiting Korea next year. I just found out I’m a dual citizen (born in…

    family, Parents
  • Unveiling IZNA: K-Pop’s Next Sensation Launches with ‘N/a’

    Nov 8, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Unveiling IZNA: K-Pop’s Next Sensation Launches with ‘N/a’

    Exciting news for K-pop enthusiasts! Rookie girl group IZNA is gearing up for their highly anticipated debut with their first…

    Curiosity, family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • ME:I Set to Release Heartwarming Winter Single “Sweetie”

    Nov 8, 2024
    in Entertainment
    ME:I Set to Release Heartwarming Winter Single “Sweetie”

    K-pop sensation ME:I is gearing up to spread some winter cheer with their upcoming digital single “Sweetie,” set to drop…

    Discussion, family, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media, study
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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