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  • Just a random thought about KPop groups not expanding to Europe more

    May 14, 2026
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    I was randomly thinking why are groups with conections towards Europe not using it more and try to target Europe…

    germany
  • Nazi leader Richard Foerster passionately preached Hitler’s teachings to Korean schoolchildren and gifted them signed photos of Hitler as they gave him a “Heil Hitler” salute on a train to Seoul (May 11, 1939)

    May 13, 2026
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    Nazi leader Richard Foerster passionately preached Hitler’s teachings to Korean schoolchildren and gifted them signed photos of Hitler as they gave him a “Heil Hitler” salute on a train to Seoul (May 11, 1939)

    In May 1939, Imperial authorities selected 29 of the best and brightest elementary schoolchildren from across Korea and “rewarded” them…

    Busan, daegu, Daejeon, Discussion, germany, Japan, Justice, Korean Cuisine, LG, North Korea, Peace, purpose, Question, Seoul, study, travel
  • Korea posts highest Q1 GDP growth among major economies, beating China and Indonesia

    May 12, 2026
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    Korea posts highest Q1 GDP growth among major economies, beating China and Indonesia

    Korea’s Q1 2026 real GDP growth came in at 1.694%, the highest among the 22 countries that have released preliminary…

    germany, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • 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
  • ‘Hitler’s right-hand man’ Richard Foerster and Nazi editor Peter Winkelnkemper enjoy Korean cuisine and kisaeng entertainment at a Seoul press banquet, May 11, 1939

    May 9, 2026
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    ‘Hitler’s right-hand man’ Richard Foerster and Nazi editor Peter Winkelnkemper enjoy Korean cuisine and kisaeng entertainment at a Seoul press banquet, May 11, 1939

    It is May 11, 1939 between 7 and 9 p.m. at a high-end restaurant in colonial Seoul hosted a banquet…

    Ancient Korea, Busan, germany, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Language, Korean War, North Korea, Peace, Prostitution, purpose, Seoul, Sex
  • K-pop downward trending popularity in SEA

    May 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I remember someone asked if K-pop lost steam in SEA here some days ago. Someone on X made a similar…

    germany, Japan, K-pop
  • Why are there ‘two’ Koreas?

    May 2, 2026
    in News
    Why are there ‘two’ Koreas?

    Two decades ago, as I packed my bags to come to South Korea and begin a journey that would change…

    Ewha, germany, North Korea, Protest
  • KGCCI to help bolster Korea-Germany ties through APK 2026

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    KGCCI to help bolster Korea-Germany ties through APK 2026

    Antonio Randazzo has seen firsthand the strong business ties between Korea and Germany as a company executive. Now, he is…

    germany, Seoul
  • Korean defense firm to export $10 mil. worth of arms components to German company

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    Korean defense firm to export $10 mil. worth of arms components to German company

    Korean defense firm Intellics will export arms components worth some $10 million to Germany’s Hensoldt under a defense “offset” arrangement,…

    germany, Military
  • How can Hormuz shipping blockage be solved?

    Mar 20, 2026
    in News
    How can Hormuz shipping blockage be solved?

    LONDON — Iranian forces’ closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global trade, with little sign of…

    germany, Japan, Military
  • Kimchi Waffle – 1st Attempt

    Mar 11, 2026
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    Kimchi Waffle – 1st Attempt

    Inspired by this post, [ https://www.reddit.com/r/KoreanFood/comments/1rq2vze/little_lunch_korean_style_in_germany/ ]second photo. Shredded kimchi and pork belly waffle. A mix of sweet rice flour,…

    germany, Kimchi, Pork
  • Germany is thinking the unthinkable on nuclear bomb

    Feb 25, 2026
    in News

    It was early 2025 when Vice President JD Vance made his bombshell speech at the Munich Security Conference about Europe’s…

    cold war, germany
  • Korea slips to 9th in US import rankings amid Trump tariffs

    Feb 18, 2026
    in News
    Korea slips to 9th in US import rankings amid Trump tariffs

    Korea fell to ninth among U.S. import partners last year, as its market presence eroded under tariffs imposed by the…

    Donald Trump, germany, Japan
  • BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music BTS dominates the March 2026 GQ issue across 15 countries, marking their first OT7 pictorial in…

    BTS, germany, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, purpose, Stress, Suga
  • Today Germany shows the way

    Feb 10, 2026
    in News
    Today Germany shows the way

    Contemporary Germany provides positive, sensible leadership for Europe and beyond. Over the past months, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has enjoyed a…

    cold war, germany, Military, Politics, Ukraine
  • TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Feeds
    TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Photo Credits: Global H Media Starting Line: A New TRENDZ Era TRENDZ launch 2026 with the digital single ‘Kart Racer’,…

    Crime, driver, germany, Japan, Photography, Tokyo
  • South Korean Stock Market Capitalization Surpasses Germany, Taiwan

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korean Stock Market Capitalization Surpasses Germany, Taiwan

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

    germany
  • Built a small site to list only authentic Korean restaurants in Germany and Czech Republic – looking for feedback

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I like Korean food and always had trouble finding truly authentic Korean restaurants when traveling in Europe. Google Maps usually…

    germany, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, travel
  • FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026

    Jan 29, 2026
    in News

    1661-Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years 1889-Archduke…

    germany, Japan, Stress
  • WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026

    Jan 27, 2026
    in News

    1521-Holy Roman Emperor Charles V opens the Diet of Worms in Worms, Germany, which lasts until May 25 and produces…

    germany, Naver
  • Hanwha, Babcock pitch Korea-UK-Canada partnership for $43 bil. submarine deal

    Jan 20, 2026
    in News
    Hanwha, Babcock pitch Korea-UK-Canada partnership for $43 bil. submarine deal

    Hanwha Ocean and British defense firm Babcock have proposed a trilateral cooperative agreement between Korea, the United Kingdom and Canada…

    germany, history
  • Trump vows tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland

    Jan 18, 2026
    in News
    Trump vows tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until…

    Donald Trump, germany
  • Greenlanders put faith in Europe’s troops and US Congress

    Jan 17, 2026
    in News
    Greenlanders put faith in Europe’s troops and US Congress

    NUUK — Greenlanders were putting cautious hope in all-out efforts to contain U.S. President Donald Trump’s designs on their Arctic…

    Donald Trump, germany, Lawmakers, Military
  • Foreign Investment in Korea Hits Record $36 Billion Last Year

    Jan 7, 2026
    in News
    Foreign Investment in Korea Hits Record $36 Billion Last Year

    FDI based on notification increased 4.3% to $36.05 billion last year, marking a record high for five consecutive years since…

    germany, Japan, Medical
  • OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?

    Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies will also not have to pay additional taxes…

    automotive, Discrimination, Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samyang Group’s Verdant Acquires U.S. Specialty Chemical Company ‘Lubrizol Elmendorf’

    Jan 5, 2026
    in News
    Samyang Group’s Verdant Acquires U.S. Specialty Chemical Company ‘Lubrizol Elmendorf’

    Exterior view of Samyang Group’s Verdant factory. (Photo provided by Samyang) Verdant Specialty Solutions (hereinafter “Verdant”), a chemical affiliate of…

    germany, Samyang
  • Internet Girl and the underground nature of Denpa music (I’ll go somewhere I promise)

    Jan 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Looks like there’s another release that made people… react, to say the least. Well, I’ll bring a new POV on…

    fail, germany, Japan, Ukraine
  • Store Bought Kimchi unpasteurized bibigo

    Dec 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Store Bought Kimchi unpasteurized bibigo

    Hey everyone, my Wife and me we love Korean Food and till we have a good batch of self made…

    germany, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • Samsung Electronics Acquires ZF’s ADAS Business for 1.5 Billion Euros

    Dec 23, 2025
    in News
    Samsung Electronics Acquires ZF’s ADAS Business for 1.5 Billion Euros

    The “Ready” digital cockpit for vehicles, jointly developed by Samsung Electronics and Harman (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics…

    automotive, driver, germany, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Nazi Germany donated copies of Mein Kampf to Seoul Imperial University in 1941 to teach Korean students “the great path of building a New World Order”

    Dec 15, 2025
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    Nazi Germany donated copies of Mein Kampf to Seoul Imperial University in 1941 to teach Korean students “the great path of building a New World Order”

    This February 1941 Keijō Nippo article documents something that is rarely discussed in the history of colonial-era Korea: the active,…

    germany, history, Japan, Politics, Seoul, study
  • Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    16,000 Koreans Forcibly Mobilized to Sakhalin During Japanese Colonialism Half of Sakhalin’s Koreans May Have Been Massacred During World War…

    Controversy, Crime, germany, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Koreans, Punishment, Social Media, World War
  • JUSTB Announces 2026 Europe Tour “Aqua Halo” Featuring All Members and Dynamic Live Dates Across Major Cities

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    JUSTB Announces 2026 Europe Tour “Aqua Halo” Featuring All Members and Dynamic Live Dates Across Major Cities

    Photo Credits: Bluedot Entertainment JUSTB, the rising K-pop boy group celebrated for its dynamic performances and fresh musical energy, is…

    germany, K-pop
  • Stray Kids ‘DO IT’ Spotify First Day Debut

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Spotify Global: 1. Do It: #11 — 3.34M streams (SKZ’s biggest debut, record for 4th gen) 2. DIVINE: #23 —…

    germany
  • Stray Kids DO IT First-Day Spotify Results

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Do It debuts at #11 on the Spotify Global chart with 3,336,838 filtered streams, making it Stray Kids’ biggest debut…

    germany, Japan
  • S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status

    The National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run pension fund…

    Discrimination, germany, KT
  • ‘New normal’ ushers in infrastructure supercycle: I Squared Capital

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    ‘New normal’ ushers in infrastructure supercycle: I Squared Capital

    Harsh Grawal, senior partner at I Squared Capital, gives a presentation at ASK 2025 on Oct. 30 I Squared Capital…

    Demographics, germany
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Latest Korean News

  • Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategyMay 21, 2026
    Huawei Korea hosted a partner summit in Seoul on Wednesday,… Read more: Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategy
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    The defense ministry on Thursday hosted an exhibition featuring advanced… Read more: Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibition
  • Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestoneMay 21, 2026
    A Korean-backed rice initiative in Africa has crossed a symbolic… Read more: Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestone
  • Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chainMay 21, 2026
    Far-right Korean online users began posting artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images… Read more: Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain
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    The presidential office on Thursday pledged to provide active support… Read more: Presidential office pledges active support for reasonable labor-management settlement

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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