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  • 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
    in Feeds
    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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
    in Feeds
    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
    in Feeds
    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
    in Feeds
    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
  • POW ‘COME TRUE’ Imaginary Scenario: Winter Dream Boys Turn Pastel Daydreams Into Reality in Individual/Group’s Concept Photos for 2026 Album

    Jan 21, 2026
    in Feeds
    POW ‘COME TRUE’ Imaginary Scenario: Winter Dream Boys Turn Pastel Daydreams Into Reality in Individual/Group’s Concept Photos for 2026 Album

    Photo Credit: GRID ENTERTAINMENT Visual concept overview POW’s “COME TRUE” concept photos unfold as a serialized “Imaginary Scenario” that runs…

    family, history
  • From barbecue to raw fish to instant noodles: Korean presidents’ distinct tastes in food

    Jan 20, 2026
    in News
    From barbecue to raw fish to instant noodles: Korean presidents’ distinct tastes in food

    More than 20 years of service across five presidents — that is the résumé of Cheon Sang-hyun, who recently appeared…

    history
  • 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
  • Made Sundubu Jjigae inspired by Queen of Tears – here’s my recipe! 🍲

    Jan 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Anyone else get hungry watching Baek Hyun-woo cook for Hong Hae-in in Queen of Tears? That bubbling pot of sundubu…

    history, Jjigae, K-drama, Pork, Sundubu Jjigae
  • Banks’ dealing rooms become key marketing tool as KOSPI nears historic 5,000

    Jan 18, 2026
    in News
    Banks’ dealing rooms become key marketing tool as KOSPI nears historic 5,000

    Major commercial banks dealing rooms are becoming a key marketing tool as the benchmark KOSPI nears an unprecedented 5,000 points,…

    history, Seoul
  • ARIRANG just became the most pre-saved album by an Asian Act and the fastest album to top the Spotify countdown chart in the chart’s history in less than 2 days

    Jan 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So the Spotify Countdown Chart is a global chart that ranks the most pre-saved upcoming releases on Spotify, and ARIRANG…

    BTS, history
  • Nobel Peace Prize inseparable from laureate, award body says after Trump gets medal from Machado

    Jan 17, 2026
    in News
    Nobel Peace Prize inseparable from laureate, award body says after Trump gets medal from Machado

    OSLO — The Nobel Peace Prize remains inseparably linked to the person or organisation designated as the laureate, the Norwegian…

    Donald Trump, history, Peace
  • Chung Ji-young’s ‘My Name’ invited to Berlin film fest

    Jan 16, 2026
    in News
    Chung Ji-young’s ‘My Name’ invited to Berlin film fest

    “My Name,” the latest film from director Chung Ji-young, has been invited to screen at the Berlin International Film Festival,…

    history, Jeju, Mystery
  • BoA has parted ways with SM Entertainment after 25 years.

    Jan 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    SM has officially released a statement regarding BoA’s departure from the company after almost 3 decades. BoA, who debuted in…

    Discussion, history, K-pop
  • Yunjin is being heavily criticized for her solo stage at Golden Disk Awards

    Jan 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Yunjin sang the late Kim Hyun-sik’s Like Rain, Like Music at the Golden Disk Awards yesterday. I know many people…

    history, Social Media
  • How would you rank girl group popularity in 2026? (Is it even possible?)

    Jan 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: This is totally for fun, and more about understanding trends in kpop than putting anyone down! Sports Chosun, a…

    history
  • Investment Income’s Share of Current Account Surges to 28.9% in 2025

    Jan 9, 2026
    in News
    Investment Income’s Share of Current Account Surges to 28.9% in 2025

    The investment income reached only 4.6% of the current account in 2015 but increased to 28.9% by last year. Dividend…

    history, Japan
  • Government Misses Defense Payments Despite Massive Borrowing from Bank of Korea

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Government Misses Defense Payments Despite Massive Borrowing from Bank of Korea

    The government’s failure to pay some defense costs on time last year has come under scrutiny as it was revealed…

    Controversy, fail, history, martial law, Military, request
  • TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo & Tzuyu Slay Victoria’s Secret PINK: Sultry Styles, Backstage Secrets & Why They’re Fashion’s New Angels

    Jan 7, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo & Tzuyu Slay Victoria’s Secret PINK: Sultry Styles, Backstage Secrets & Why They’re Fashion’s New Angels

    Photo Credits: Victoria’s Secret – JYP Entertainment – Victoria’s Secret PINK crowns TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo, and Tzuyu as its…

    history, Japan, K-pop
  • Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

    Jan 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

    BEIJING — President Lee Jae Myung said this year will see the “full restoration” of relations between South Korea and…

    China Relation, Donald Trump, history, Japan, KT, Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, Stress, Tourism
  • Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Hero Image of Kateye: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP – HYBE – Geffen Records – New York City is gearing up for an…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • Korea, China Sign 14 MOUs in Strategic Partnership

    Jan 5, 2026
    in News
    Korea, China Sign 14 MOUs in Strategic Partnership

    President Lee Jae Myung (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the Korea-China MOU signing ceremony held at the…

    China Relation, history, North Korea, Peace
  • Korean Companies Entering Japan Hit ‘All-Time High Amid US-China Rivalry

    Jan 3, 2026
    in News
    Korean Companies Entering Japan Hit ‘All-Time High Amid US-China Rivalry

    Economic contact points between South Korea and Japan are expanding, ranging from consumer goods to semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI)…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Global Expansion, history, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Korea Development, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • Won Weakness Puts Korean Companies on Bargain Sale

    Jan 3, 2026
    in News
    Won Weakness Puts Korean Companies on Bargain Sale

    Foreign capital aggressively pursued investment activities as the sharp decline in the won’s value enabled them to acquire domestic assets…

    history
  • K-pop star Jang Won-young faces backlash in China over Hong Kong remark, boycott calls grow

    Jan 2, 2026
    in News
    K-pop star Jang Won-young faces backlash in China over Hong Kong remark, boycott calls grow

    Controversy is growing in China over comments made by Jang Won-young of the K-pop group IVE after she referred to…

    Controversy, history, K-pop, Protest, Social Media
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    On the morning of Lunar New Year’s Day in 1921,… Read more: Curious about Korea’s hanbok promoted by RM? Easy ways to add it to daily life
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    President Lee Jae Myung and main opposition People Power Party… Read more: Lee, PPP leader engage in clash over multi-homeowner policy
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    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating rose to 56.5 percent… Read more: Lee’s approval rating rises for 3rd consecutive week: poll

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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