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  • BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Jul 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. INB100 In a move that electrifies both the K-pop industry and global fandoms, BAEKHYUN of…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • ATEEZ Makes History with Billboard Korea’s Artist Edition: A Deep Dive into K-pop’s Global Magazine Phenomenon

    Jul 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ATEEZ Makes History with Billboard Korea’s Artist Edition: A Deep Dive into K-pop’s Global Magazine Phenomenon

    Photo Credits: Billboard Korea KQ Entertainment In July 2025, ATEEZ solidifies their place in the K-pop pantheon with a high-profile…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • Jeon Han-Gil “Going to make a “Kaettal” for right-wing… Han Dong-Hoon is who is responsible for the establishment of Lee Jae-Myung cabinet”

    Jul 22, 2025
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    Jeon Han-Gil “Going to make a “Kaettal” for right-wing… Han Dong-Hoon is who is responsible for the establishment of Lee Jae-Myung cabinet”

    Former history lecturer Mr. Jeon Han-Gil, who recently joined People’s Power Party, announced he will not run in the party…

    history, Politics
  • From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black label For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the irresistible rhythms of K-pop or…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Parents, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • KATSEYE and Monster High Join Forces to Revitalize the Iconic “Fright Song” with Bold New Energy from Mattel

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE and Monster High Join Forces to Revitalize the Iconic “Fright Song” with Bold New Energy from Mattel

    Photo Credits: MATTEL HYBE. Nickelodeon Mattel’s iconic Monster High brand, known for its celebration of individuality and fearless self-expression, has…

    history, K-pop, Social Media
  • Stray Kids make K-pop history with landmark stadium show in Germany

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Stray Kids make K-pop history with landmark stadium show in Germany

    Stray Kids held a concert at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on July 15 ( (Courtesy of JYP Entertainment) Stray…

    germany, history, K-pop, Korean Art
  • S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Samsung Group Chairman Jay Y. Lee gives a speech during a visit by US President Joe Biden to the chipmaker’s…

    history, KT, Medical, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Scandal, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea Investment & Securities, UBP seek private banking partnership

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea Investment & Securities, UBP seek private banking partnership

    Kim Sung-hwan, chief executive of Korea Investment & Securities (left), poses with Nicolas Faller, co-CEO of Union Bancaire Privée’s asset…

    family, history
  • The international status of Koreans at the time as seen in the English diary of Yun Chi-Ho, who was an interpreter and member of the Joseon delegation attending the coronation of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

    Jul 16, 2025
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    The international status of Koreans at the time as seen in the English diary of Yun Chi-Ho, who was an interpreter and member of the Joseon delegation attending the coronation of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

    1896 . • Saturday, May 9th (New York and Lucania Steamship-Boarding the Lucania at 1 p.m. Reminiscences and summaries of…

    Crime, family, history, Japan, Joseon, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • KPop Demon Hunters OST lands at No.6 on Billboard Hot 100

    Jul 15, 2025
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    KPop Demon Hunters OST lands at No.6 on Billboard Hot 100

    ▲ “Golden” Official Lyric Video | KPop Demon Hunters | Sony Animation (Courtesy of Sony Pictures Animation) The original soundtrack…

    BTS, history, K-pop, KT
  • The audition that changed the course of K-pop history

    Jul 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    National Geographic “Here we have thousands of young dreamers fighting for their spot in the K-pop industry… but who will…

    history, K-pop, K-pop industry
  • K-pop queens return: Blackpink, Twice power up YG, JYP

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop queens return: Blackpink, Twice power up YG, JYP

    Twice (left) and Blackpink (right) (Courtesy of JYP amd YG)  Blackpink and Twice, two of South Korea’s most prominent K-pop…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • South Korea moves to mandate treasury share cancellation

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea moves to mandate treasury share cancellation

    The Kospi index briefly surpassed the 3,200 points for the first time in nearly four years on July 11 South…

    family, history, purpose
  • Explain some Korean cultures through animation film Kpop demon hunters.

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Explain some Korean cultures through animation film Kpop demon hunters.

    Drawing process video of Kpopdemonhunters on Youtube Cultural Perception of Characters While many international viewers find Derfy creepy, Koreans see…

    history, Justice, Koreans, Protest, Three Kingdom
  • Billlie’s Tsuki Becomes the Face of OHT x HAPA KRISTIN: K-pop’s Rising Influence in Fashion and Media

    Jul 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Billlie’s Tsuki Becomes the Face of OHT x HAPA KRISTIN: K-pop’s Rising Influence in Fashion and Media

    Photo Credits: OHT x HAPA KRISTIN. MYSTIC STORY Billlie’s Tsuki, known for her dynamic stage presence and expressive performances, has…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • Fictional K-pop band Saja Boys beat BTS, Blackpink to top US Spotify charts

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Fictional K-pop band Saja Boys beat BTS, Blackpink to top US Spotify charts

    ▲ “Golden” Official Lyric Video// K-Pop Demon Hunters A fictional K-pop boy band from a Netflix animated feature has achieved…

    BTS, Busan, history, K-pop, Suga
  • The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Photo Credits: Photo Credits: 女友BELLA China. SM Entertainment In the ever-evolving universe of K-pop, where dazzling visuals and relentless energy meet…

    Affinity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Some unpopular controversial kpop opinions

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Pre 2018 K-pop had more identity – Groups had more unique sounds before K-pop became so globalized and Westernized. Self-producing…

    BTS, history, K-pop, LG, Stress
  • BTS’ Suga, MLB star Chan Ho Park join $70 mn fund to invest in the Athletics

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS’ Suga, MLB star Chan Ho Park join $70 mn fund to invest in the Athletics

    Chan Ho Park (left) is the first South Korean-born player in MLB history. Suga is a member of boy band…

    BTS, history, Suga
  • Seventeen’s The8 Sets Fashion Trends in Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China July 2025: K-pop’s Enduring Influence on Style and Media

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Seventeen’s The8 Sets Fashion Trends in Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China July 2025: K-pop’s Enduring Influence on Style and Media

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China. Pledis Entertainment. XCSS Entertainment Seventeen’s The8, also known as Xu Minghao, is the latest…

    Celebrity, Discussion, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • TWICE Unveils Striking Teaser Photos for ‘THIS IS FOR’ Album, Igniting Global K-Pop Excitement

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWICE Unveils Striking Teaser Photos for ‘THIS IS FOR’ Album, Igniting Global K-Pop Excitement

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment TWICE, the powerhouse girl group that has become a global symbol of K-pop excellence, is once…

    history, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    A Miniso store in Hongdae, Seoul SHANGHAI – In the rain, lines of people snaked along Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai’s…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Lotte World, Millennials, myeongdong, MZ generation, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • A small but meaningful posthumous tribute to one of K-pop’s tragic stories: Kim Sung-Jae

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    English is not my first language, so I apologize in advance. While watching a recently released animated film with a…

    BTS, history, K-pop, Mystery
  • Lee Jae Myung’s disappearing hyphen captures long, quirky history of romanizing Korean names

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee Jae Myung’s disappearing hyphen captures long, quirky history of romanizing Korean names

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

    history, korean names
  • S.Korean game developer Krafton acquires Japan’s ADK for $517 million

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean game developer Krafton acquires Japan’s ADK for $517 million

    Krafton’s booth at G-STAR 2024 in November 2024 (Courtesy of Krafton) Krafton Inc., a major South Korean game publisher, has…

    history, Japan, Tourism
  • BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE is the funniest tour name in Kpop history

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since January, there were reports that BLACKPINK would be making a comeback with an album in May. Obviously, that didn’t…

    history
  • SK Hynix joins Samsung in 200 trillion won market cap club

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Hynix joins Samsung in 200 trillion won market cap club

    SK Hynix showcased a sample of the world’s first 16-layer HBM3E at CES 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) SK Hynix Inc.…

    history, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Why are we Rewriting kpop history? I don’t understand

    Jun 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So when I see talks about boy groups big 3 during and for 3rd gen I always see people try…

    BTS, Fame, history
  • Samsung to thrash out strategy amid Trump, Middle East crisis

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to thrash out strategy amid Trump, Middle East crisis

    Samsung’s logo is seen at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024, the world’s largest AV systems show in Barcelona, Spain…

    Donald Trump, history, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Working on a YouTube project about BTS — would love insights from longtime ARMYs

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m part of the research team behind the YouTube channel Babu Ramachandran. We’re currently working on a long-form…

    BTS, history, Justice, travel
  • K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    A banner featuring BTS member Jimin was displaced on a building near HYBE headquarters in Yongsan on June 11 With…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • ITZY is still successful, but I can’t help but miss the widespread hype they had in their early years.

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been a MIDZY since debut, and I’m so proud of everything the girls have achieved over the years. They’ve…

    history, K-pop
  • S.Korea’s No.1 dried seaweed firm Kwangcheonkim up for sale for $295 mn

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s No.1 dried seaweed firm Kwangcheonkim up for sale for $295 mn

    Dried seaweed products  Kwangcheonkim Co., South Korea’s largest seaweed producer with a history spanning over 50 years, is up for…

    history
  • Having the last name Min is rlly annoying me

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a high schooler and we’ve been learning about when white people found out east Asia exists. And the text…

    history, Japan
  • History of Foreign Language Education in Korea

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Necessary-Taste8643 [link] [comments]

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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