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  • In 1944, Imperial Japan formally conscripted almost all unmarried Korean women ages 12-40 into a forced labor system that had already been used for years to traffic laborers into sex slavery according to testimonies of former comfort women

    Jul 2, 2026
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    On August 23, 1944, Imperial Japan promulgated the Women’s Labor Volunteer Corps Ordinance. This ordinance gave the state a formal…

    fail, family, germany, Japan, Koreans, LG, Military, Punishment, Question, Sex, Tokyo
  • The Curse of Hong Myung-bo

    Jun 30, 2026
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    The Curse of Hong Myung-bo

    Germany and Japan have been eliminated in the Round of 32 today. They also happen to be two teams involved…

    germany, Japan, LG
  • South Korean football… Remember that even great football teams can fail (Germany, Italy, England, Portugal, Brazil etc.). It was South Korea’s turn?

    Jun 29, 2026
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    The internet seems to be rife with videos saying that the SK mens team is terrible, a fraud. They certainly…

    fail, germany, Japan, Koreans
  • Korea needed 3 of 9 games to go their way to qualify for round of 32. 0 of the 4 of those games that have been played so far have gone Korea’s way.

    Jun 27, 2026
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    Nine games following Korea’s loss to South Africa would have/would affect Korea’s odds of qualifying for the knockout stage. To…

    fail, germany, Japan, LG
  • Scenarios for South Korea to advance to the Round of 32

    Jun 26, 2026
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    Scenarios for South Korea to advance to the Round of 32

    Japan’s 1:1 draw against Sweden Ecuador’s 2:1 win against Germany Australia’s 0:0 draw against Paraguay currently leaves 6. image/information source…

    germany, Japan
  • Korean speed vs. NATO ties: Hanwha marketing blitz narrows Canadian submarine race with Germany’s TKMS

    Jun 23, 2026
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    Korean speed vs. NATO ties: Hanwha marketing blitz narrows Canadian submarine race with Germany’s TKMS

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

    germany
  • Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 bil. submarine project

    Jun 21, 2026
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    Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 bil. submarine project

    The Korean government and defense players are making last-ditch efforts to win Canada’s next-generation submarine project worth up to 60…

    germany, Seoul
  • MONDAY, June 22, 2026

    Jun 21, 2026
    in News

    1633-Galileo Galilei recants his “heretical” position that the Earth orbiting the Sun is at odds with the Bible and church…

    germany, history, Military, World War
  • Why the WC loss against Mexico isn’t disappointing, and why placing second in Group A is actually the better outcome for Korea

    Jun 19, 2026
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    Why the WC loss against Mexico isn’t disappointing, and why placing second in Group A is actually the better outcome for Korea

    I see fans who feel like they lost all hope in the KNT after losing the game against Mexico yesterday,…

    germany, Japan, purpose
  • Germany’s unification from a Korean viewpoint?

    Jun 19, 2026
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    The unification of West & East Germany is one of the most positive moments in Germany’s (& probably the world’s)…

    germany, history, Question
  • Why Are Korean Used Cars So Affordable Compared to European Imports?

    Jun 18, 2026
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    In the past 3–4 years, many dealers in Balkan countries such as Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia have been purchasing…

    germany, LG
  • Gilgeori toast

    Jun 18, 2026
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    Gilgeori toast

    The new cabbage has hit the shelves here in Germany, it’s so crisp it feels like lettuce. And the fresh…

    germany, LG
  • Does anyone actually miss Korean beer?

    Jun 16, 2026
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    us Koreans know that Korean beer is some of the most flavorless beer in the world, lol. I’m not saying…

    germany, Japan, Koreans, Soju
  • Public viewing culture

    Jun 13, 2026
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    I will be in Seoul next week and am considering watching the match Korea vs. Mexico, which is next Friday…

    germany, Seoul
  • Nazi German delegation concluded Korea visit with tour of army boot camp at 공덕리 outside Seoul and final luncheon before departing for Manchuria (May 12, 1939)

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Nazi German delegation concluded Korea visit with tour of army boot camp at 공덕리 outside Seoul and final luncheon before departing for Manchuria (May 12, 1939)

    I am documenting the last portion of the newspaper coverage of a high-profile world tour by a Nazi German newspaper…

    Ancient Korea, Busan, daegu, Daejeon, germany, Japan, Korean Cuisine, purpose, Question, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • Korea attracts $165 mil. investment from European firms, signs digital trade agreement with EU

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Korea attracts $165 mil. investment from European firms, signs digital trade agreement with EU

    Korea has attracted a combined $165 million in foreign direct investment from four European companies and signed a digital trade…

    germany, LG, Putin, Seoul
  • Samyang’s Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bil. units sold, $4.5 bil. in cumulative sales

    Jun 5, 2026
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    Samyang’s Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bil. units sold, $4.5 bil. in cumulative sales

    Samyang Foods Inc. said Friday that cumulative sales of its Buldak ramyeon series have exceeded 10 billion units and 7…

    germany, Japan, Samyang
  • S. Korea, US, other countries call for designation of vessels over NK sanctions breaches

    May 30, 2026
    in News
    S. Korea, US, other countries call for designation of vessels over NK sanctions breaches

    WASHINGTON — South Korea, the United States, the European Union’s diplomatic service and eight other countries on Friday issued a…

    germany, identification, Japan, North Korea, Pyongyang, study
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Alumni for a Seoul high school whose baseball team has… Read more: Alumni plead for leniency for high school banned over baseball trash talk
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    The unification ministry said Friday it views growing calls to… Read more: Unification ministry gauges public opinion on using N. Korea’s official name
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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