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  • “In my hands” puts MEOVV in the Top 5th gen GG category for me

    Jul 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This group previously flew under my radar despite supposedly being the spiritual successor to BP. It seems they had a…

    G7
  • President to embark on trip to NATO summit, Mongolia

    Jul 3, 2026
    in News
    President to embark on trip to NATO summit, Mongolia

    President Lee Jae Myung will embark on a five-day, two-leg overseas trip next week, attending the NATO summit in Turkey…

    G7, travel
  • The evolving Europe-Korea strategic partnership: A view from Brussels and Berlin

    Jun 30, 2026
    in News
    The evolving Europe-Korea strategic partnership: A view from Brussels and Berlin

    I have recently been conducting research and holding meetings with senior officials in Brussels and Berlin. I arrived shortly after…

    G7, LG, martial law, Seoul
  • The Magic Never Stops: Jackson Wang Rewrites the Rules

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Feeds
    The Magic Never Stops: Jackson Wang Rewrites the Rules

    When the crowd stops being an audience and becomes something else entirely and the lights cut, a low frequency hum…

    apology, Celebrity, G7, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, purpose, Question, travel
  • Korea opts out of G7 leaders’ supply chain declaration as Lee balances China ties

    Jun 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea opts out of G7 leaders’ supply chain declaration as Lee balances China ties

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

    G7
  • North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong condemns G7 call for denuclearisation as violation of sovereignty

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/DANIELLE_2027 [link] [comments]

    G7, North Korea
  • Best $8 Ive ever spent

    Jun 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Best $8 Ive ever spent

    $8 for everything btw submitted by /u/Federal-Morning7 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • Mackerel at Korean restaurant in New Jersey

    May 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Mackerel at Korean restaurant in New Jersey

    I wasn’t a big fan od mackerel until I had it at this Korean restaurant. The skin is crackle and…

    G7
  • The $100 Billion HBM Trade: Korea Makes It, Taiwan Packages It, Japan Enables It

    May 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    The $100 Billion HBM Trade: Korea Makes It, Taiwan Packages It, Japan Enables It

    submitted by /u/Hopeful-Swimming7555 [link] [comments]

    G7, Japan
  • KOSPI Breaks 7,000: What Investors Should Watch After Korea’s AI Surge

    May 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    KOSPI Breaks 7,000: What Investors Should Watch After Korea’s AI Surge

    submitted by /u/Hopeful-Swimming7555 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • Rubio says war in Gulf to last ‘weeks not months,’ no US ground troops needed

    Mar 28, 2026
    in News
    Rubio says war in Gulf to last ‘weeks not months,’ no US ground troops needed

    PARIS — The war in the Gulf is still expected to last weeks, not months, and Washington can meet all…

    Donald Trump, G7
  • S. Korea, Ukraine FMs agree to handle issue of N. Korean POWs in line with humanitarian principles

    Mar 28, 2026
    in News
    S. Korea, Ukraine FMs agree to handle issue of N. Korean POWs in line with humanitarian principles

    The foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to make efforts to resolve the issue of two North…

    G7, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Kimchee jjigae Spread in Hanoi

    Mar 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchee jjigae Spread in Hanoi

    I need to kick my cold out so I go get a bowl of kimchee soup in the Korea Town…

    G7, Jjigae, Korean Food
  • IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ says

    Mar 11, 2026
    in News
    IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves, WSJ says

    The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices…

    G7, history, Protest, Ukraine
  • Soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang) with fried egg

    Feb 18, 2026
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    Soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang) with fried egg

    submitted by /u/jayoung7676 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • Miyeok-guk with mussels for dinner tonight

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Miyeok-guk with mussels for dinner tonight

    submitted by /u/chidog7 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • what’s with the whole “misogynistic” word when bgs clap back?

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    one thing i noticed about ggs, they love to use that misogyny word any chance they get. don’t get me…

    G7
  • HONEST opinion on cortis and do you think they’ll get far with all this ‘reheating nachos’ stuff?

    Jan 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    their songs are good, my favorite might be fashion but i’ve seen a lot of people say they reheat carti…

    G7
  • what’s the REAL beef with stays and onces?

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i just wanna know you guys thoughts because this is actually getting out of hand. bang chan can’t even mention…

    fail, G7
  • lngshot’s woojin and the tory lanez t-shirt.

    Jan 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    am i surprised? not really😭. what he did was messed up. completely. it’s weird, inappropriate and inconsiderate. however, this doesn’t…

    G7, Question
  • Healing food, Korean style 🐔

    Jan 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Healing food, Korean style 🐔

    Samgyetang porridge with kimchi. Nothing fancy — just food that makes you feel better.(especially when I have a cold) What…

    G7, Kimchi
  • Korean BBQ night while traveling: samgyeopsal, doenjang-jjigae, and all the ssam fixings

    Jan 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean BBQ night while traveling: samgyeopsal, doenjang-jjigae, and all the ssam fixings

    We cooked this while traveling and it was so satisfying. Grilled samgyeopsal with doenjang-jjigae, kimchi, and fresh ssam 🤍 submitted…

    G7, Jjigae, Kimchi, travel
  • Jackson Wang Redefines Modern Masculinity: GOT7 Star Commands the Cover of AnotherMan China Issue 16 with Vision, Emotion, & Avant-Garde Energy

    Jan 15, 2026
    in Feeds
    Jackson Wang Redefines Modern Masculinity: GOT7 Star Commands the Cover of AnotherMan China Issue 16 with Vision, Emotion, & Avant-Garde Energy

    Photo Credits: AnotherMan Magazine China 88rising Jackson Wang: The Modern Archetype of Art and Ambition When AnotherMan China unveiled its Issue 16…

    Fame, G7, K-pop
  • An art video of Bingsu – Coffee Bingsu in Canada

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    An art video of Bingsu – Coffee Bingsu in Canada

    I am kinda proud of my video and I keep watching it 5-6 times/day. 🙂 If the group doesn’t allow…

    coffee, G7, LG
  • Oi sobagi, gochu doenjang muchim, and sigeumchi namul

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Oi sobagi, gochu doenjang muchim, and sigeumchi namul

    submitted by /u/chidog7 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • Kkakdugi, in time for Thanksgiving dinner

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kkakdugi, in time for Thanksgiving dinner

    submitted by /u/chidog7 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • Some soups from Korea!

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Some soups from Korea!

    I love soup in the fall 🙂 submitted by /u/akitadog768 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    Nov 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    On October 31, the 2025 APEC Summit opened in Gyeongju, South Korea. Leaders and senior representatives from 21 economies in…

    Busan, cold war, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, Justice, Military, North Korea, Politics, purpose, Putin, Ukraine
  • Has anyone heard about that Korean actress whose eczema improved in just one day?

    Nov 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Has anyone heard about that Korean actress whose eczema improved in just one day?

    submitted by /u/West_Hearing7428 [link] [comments]

    G7
  • Japan’s Ishiba plans farewell visit to S.Korea for summit with Lee

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Japan’s Ishiba plans farewell visit to S.Korea for summit with Lee

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their talks on the sidelines of…

    Alberta, Busan, G7, history, Japan, North Korea, Seoul, Tokyo
  • South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    Aug 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US President Donald Trump South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will…

    Alberta, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, Lawmakers, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • S.Korea’s Lee to visit Japan next week for talks with Ishiba, resumes shuttle diplomacy

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s Lee to visit Japan next week for talks with Ishiba, resumes shuttle diplomacy

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their talks on the sidelines of…

    Alberta, Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, history, Hyundai, Japan, LG, North Korea, Pyongyang, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • S.Korea-US summit set for Aug. 25 with focus on security, economy

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea-US summit set for Aug. 25 with focus on security, economy

    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US President Donald Trump President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Military, Peace, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • After KPop Demon Hunters, it’s the era of K-everything; what’s next?

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    After KPop Demon Hunters, it’s the era of K-everything; what’s next?

    KPop Demon Hunters is currently the most streamed movie on Netflix globally (Courtfesy of Netflix) Global enthusiasm for Korean culture…

    BTS, G7, K-pop, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • S.Korea-US summit likely set for Aug. 25; Vietnam’s top leader to fly to Seoul for state visit

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea-US summit likely set for Aug. 25; Vietnam’s top leader to fly to Seoul for state visit

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) and US President Donald Trump South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will likely…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • view in Incheon

    Jul 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    view in Incheon

    yeong-jong do🫰 LoL submitted by /u/Expensive_Reading739 [link] [comments]

    G7
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Latest Korean News

  • For kids, a ‘boring’ summer can be the most exciting and memorable of allJuly 15, 2026
    The Fourth of July has come and gone, and for… Read more: For kids, a ‘boring’ summer can be the most exciting and memorable of all
  • RESCENE named half-time performers for upcoming Man City vs. AT Madrid matchJuly 15, 2026
    K-pop girl group RESCENE will take to the stage during… Read more: RESCENE named half-time performers for upcoming Man City vs. AT Madrid match
  • Foreign investment in Korean companies jumps 30% in a yearJuly 15, 2026
    Foreign investment in listed companies here surged by about 30… Read more: Foreign investment in Korean companies jumps 30% in a year
  • HLB resolves issues behind FDA setback for novel liver cancer drugJuly 15, 2026
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that… Read more: HLB resolves issues behind FDA setback for novel liver cancer drug
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Latest Community Feeds

  • K-pop and K-pop adjacent acts on Luminate’s 2026 Mid-Year ReportJuly 15, 2026
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  • Koreans call this a “Rice Thief” (Mayak Gyeran). Here is how to make these addictive soy eggs! 🥚🔥 [Recipe in comments]July 15, 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