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  • Taemin’s Radiant Glow: ELLE Korea x AHC April 2026

    Mar 11, 2026
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    Taemin’s Radiant Glow: ELLE Korea x AHC April 2026

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea + AHC + SM Entertainment + EMI Records (Japan) Taemin, SHINee’s eternal maknae turned global icon, graces…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 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
  • RIIZE Wonbin – Vogue Korea x YSL (March 2026 Digital Edition Issue Cover & Pictorial)

    Mar 10, 2026
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    RIIZE Wonbin – Vogue Korea x YSL (March 2026 Digital Edition Issue Cover & Pictorial)

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea + YSL + Sm Entert SM Entertainment A New Kind of Main Character For March 2026,…

    Discussion, history, K-pop, LG, netizens, Seoul
  • E’LAST “Tame”: Everlasting Emotion In Their Boldest Concept Era Yet

    Mar 8, 2026
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    E’LAST “Tame”: Everlasting Emotion In Their Boldest Concept Era Yet

    Photo Credits: E Entertainment E’LAST’s second digital single “Tame” arrives like a slow-burning confession — a visual and emotional statement…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Military, Seoul
  • Rei’s Miseki Seoul Muse Era: IVE’s Fashion Frontier

    Mar 8, 2026
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    Rei’s Miseki Seoul Muse Era: IVE’s Fashion Frontier

    Photo Credits: Miseki Seoul + Starship Entertainment From Tokyo Lights to Global Stages Born Naoi Rei in Tokyo to a…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Gender minister issues apology to former sex work victims near US bases

    Mar 8, 2026
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    Gender minister issues apology to former sex work victims near US bases

    Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong issued an apology to former sex workers Saturday whose rights were violated in now-defunct brothels…

    apology, history, Military, Prostitution, Sex
  • TXT’s 2026 MOA CON Japan: Arena Takeover Dates Revealed!

    Mar 7, 2026
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    TXT’s 2026 MOA CON Japan: Arena Takeover Dates Revealed!

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music MOAs, brace yourselves—TXT (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) just dropped the ultimate Japan invasion with their Special Concert ‘2026…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Seoul, Suga
  • Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in January: BOK

    Mar 6, 2026
    in News
    Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in January: BOK

    Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly current account surplus in January, driven by a semiconductor upcycle and strong exports, central bank…

    history
  • BTS’ music has always been theirs first and foremost, and I don’t see why that would change with ARIRANG

    Mar 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Preface – So BTS is about to release their long-awaited 5th studio album titled “ARIRANG”, the tracklist for which got…

    BTS, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, purpose, Suga
  • IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Mar 2, 2026
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    IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Photo Credits: TONYMOLY Skin care. Starship Entertainment A Soft Power Glow: The Moment Liz Stepped Into Beauty History There’s a…

    Fame, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Exports jump 29% to record Feb. high on surging chip demand

    Mar 1, 2026
    in News
    Exports jump 29% to record Feb. high on surging chip demand

    South Korea’s exports jumped nearly 30 percent from a year earlier in February to mark the highest level ever recorded…

    history
  • Yeji in Motion: ITZY’s Fierce Elegance for Marie Claire Korea x Roger Vivier (March 2026)

    Feb 27, 2026
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    Yeji in Motion: ITZY’s Fierce Elegance for Marie Claire Korea x Roger Vivier (March 2026)

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Roger Vivier + JYP Entertainment The Quiet Power of Poise In the first moments…

    Gen Z, history, K-pop, Question, Seoul, study
  • Samsung family celebrates son’s admission to Korea’s top university

    Feb 27, 2026
    in News
    Samsung family celebrates son’s admission to Korea’s top university

    Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin attended the Seoul National University (SNU) entrance ceremony on Feb. 26 to celebrate the admission…

    family, history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • OpenAI says Canada mass shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account

    Feb 27, 2026
    in News
    OpenAI says Canada mass shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account

    OTTAWA, Ontario — ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Thursday the shooter in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history got…

    history
  • As a blink, I’m disappointed with how DEADLINE was handled

    Feb 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been trying to organize my thoughts before writing this because I don’t want it to sound like gratuitous hate…

    history, K-pop
  • What kind of knowledge do you show Koreans that still get 2010s “you know Korea?” reactions

    Feb 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For me a lot of Koreans get really surprised at the memes I know, history or specific slang terms that…

    history, Koreans, Politics
  • Interactive map of Korean history through cinema (60+ curated movies)

    Feb 23, 2026
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    Interactive map of Korean history through cinema (60+ curated movies)

    If you’re interested in Korean history but find it hard to follow, you should definitely check this out. I’ve organized…

    history, Korean History, LG
  • Asking abt a boy group because I couldn’t find anything abt it online

    Feb 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone remember the boy group ‘History’? I’m pretty sure they disbanded back in 2017, but I saw that they…

    history
  • Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean Olympian

    Feb 21, 2026
    in News
    Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean Olympian

    MILAN — Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong became South Korea’s most decorated Olympian on Friday in Milan, where she…

    history
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    Feb 21, 2026
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    Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    ‘The King’s Warden’ is dominating cinemas. It’s also turning map apps into battlegrounds and a remote exile site into a…

    history, Joseon, K-pop, Kakao, LG, Naver, Tourism, travel
  • Is this opinion of Kim Gu/Korean history common in Korea and if so why?

    Feb 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m Korean Australian but I’ve always had a bit of an interest in Korean history and while I’m not that…

    history, Japan, Korean History
  • K-Pop has gotten formulaic, and you can’t convince me otherwise…

    Feb 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Note: I do not intend to negatively attack any groups or soloists mentioned below. The title is self-explanatory, but let…

    history, K-pop
  • Lee congratulates snowboarder Choi Gaon on winning gold medal

    Feb 13, 2026
    in News
    Lee congratulates snowboarder Choi Gaon on winning gold medal

    President Lee Jae Myung on Friday congratulated snowboarder Choi Gaon on winning a gold medal at the women’s halfpipe snowboard…

    history
  • Forestella’s Etude Concept Photos: Artistry Unleashed 

    Feb 13, 2026
    in Feeds
    Forestella’s Etude Concept Photos: Artistry Unleashed 

    Photo Credits: Beat Interactive Forestella drops stunning group and individual concept photos for their digital single “Etude,” teasing a French-language…

    Busan, daegu, Genesis, history, K-pop, Seoul
  • New and Old Gens, what was your KPOP awakening song?

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    What’s the song that made you addicted to KPOP? As an old gen, mine was My My by Apink and…

    history
  • Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Feb 11, 2026
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    Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Photo & Video Credits: Woollim Entertainment Milestone in Lee Daeyeol’s career Lee Daeyeol, best known as Golden Child’s steadfast leader…

    apology, history, K-pop
  • TEN (NCT/WayV) & Blue Pongtiwat – Single: You Give Me Butterflies (Main Concept Photos)

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Feeds
    TEN (NCT/WayV) & Blue Pongtiwat – Single: You Give Me Butterflies (Main Concept Photos)

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment LOVEiS ENTERTAINMENT This story dives into the dreamy world of TEN (NCT/WayV) and Blue Pongtiwat’s upcoming…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop
  • BTS Just Teased ARMY Bomb Ver.4—Is This Their Most Futuristic Light Stick Yet? 🌌✨

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    HYBE dropped the first teaser for BTS’s new official light stick (ARMY Bomb Ver.4), and ARMYs are already losing it!…

    BTS, history
  • Digital Death Trap: Korean ‘Love Game’ Linked to Triple Minor Suicides in India

    Feb 4, 2026
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    Digital Death Trap: Korean ‘Love Game’ Linked to Triple Minor Suicides in India

    This isn’t the first time this kind of thing has happened. We’ve already seen what unchecked online platforms can turn…

    fail, history, Parents, Sex, Warning
  • Rosé Blooms on Grammys Red Carpet: K-Pop’s Historic Night (68th Awards)

    Feb 2, 2026
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    Rosé Blooms on Grammys Red Carpet: K-Pop’s Historic Night (68th Awards)

    Photo Credits: Fashion Bomb Daily The Black Label Rosé of BLACKPINK turned heads at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on…

    BBC, BTS, history, K-pop, KT
  • Modern Uzbekistan emerges as new tourist center of Central Asia

    Jan 30, 2026
    in News
    Modern Uzbekistan emerges as new tourist center of Central Asia

    In recent years, Uzbekistan has rapidly transformed into one of the most dynamic tourist centers in Central Asia. Its rich…

    history, Tourism, travel
  • IVE REVIVE+: Bold Concept Photos Ignite 2nd Album’s Epic Comeback Fire

    Jan 28, 2026
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    IVE REVIVE+: Bold Concept Photos Ignite 2nd Album’s Epic Comeback Fire

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment IVE’s 2nd full album REVIVE+ drops February 23, 2026, with pre-release track “BANG BANG” on February 9—building massive…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop, Mystery
  • NCT JNJM x Esquire Korea: A Decade of Synced Vision, Style, and Storytelling

    Jan 28, 2026
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    NCT JNJM x Esquire Korea: A Decade of Synced Vision, Style, and Storytelling

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea SM Entertainment A decade in sync: JNJM as a unit Jeno and Jaemin have shared the…

    history, K-pop, Photography
  • Hyundai Union Pushes Back Against Factory Robots

    Jan 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hyundai’s union is openly opposing the use of humanoid robots in factories, reacting to Hyundai’s new robot, Atlas. They see…

    Discussion, history, Hyundai
  • TWICE at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: A Landmark Moment for K-Pop and Fashion

    Jan 24, 2026
    in Feeds
    TWICE at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: A Landmark Moment for K-Pop and Fashion

    Written by Caoimhe Carey – Assistant Editor Photo Credits: Victoria’s Secret. JYP Entertainment “TWICE Ignites Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: First…

    history, K-pop
  • Reverxe and Crown is a love letter to EXO’s entire history

    Jan 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Reverxe and Crown is so special to me because it perfectly encapsulates the history of EXO while having enough flavor…

    history
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Latest Korean News

  • Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: pollMarch 13, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 66 percent,… Read more: Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll
  • Indonesian, French presidents to pay state visits to Korea in late March, early AprilMarch 13, 2026
    The presidents of Indonesia and France are scheduled to make… Read more: Indonesian, French presidents to pay state visits to Korea in late March, early April
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    The presidential office on Friday rejected Japan’s renewed territorial claim… Read more: Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm response
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    Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Friday the government’s fuel price… Read more: Industry minister says fuel price cap system already showing price stabilization effect
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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