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  • Seoul, Tokyo tighten defense ties with Japanese minister’s visit amid Beijing-Moscow show of force

    Jun 29, 2026
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    Seoul, Tokyo tighten defense ties with Japanese minister’s visit amid Beijing-Moscow show of force

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

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • On a more positive note, what are your favorite Korea/Korean sports moments and accomplishments?

    Jun 28, 2026
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    Changing the subject to something more positive in the world of sports, Koreans and Korea have blessed us with some…

    Japan, Koreans
  • The Magic Never Stops: Jackson Wang Rewrites the Rules

    Jun 28, 2026
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    The Magic Never Stops: Jackson Wang Rewrites the Rules

    When the crowd stops being an audience and becomes something else entirely and the lights cut, a low frequency hum…

    apology, Celebrity, G7, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, purpose, Question, travel
  • South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

    Jun 28, 2026
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    South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties

    submitted by /u/DANIELLE_2027 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • Eight Gods,One Stage – Stray Kids launch their fifth world tour RUN IT

    Jun 28, 2026
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    Eight Gods,One Stage – Stray Kids launch their fifth world tour RUN IT

    Stray Kids launch their fifth world tour RUN IT at Seoul’s KSPO Dome — and the concept photos alone are…

    history, Japan, Joseon, K-pop, LG, Photography, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Which Mnet Label would win and which one would lose the most?

    Jun 27, 2026
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    Stone Entertainment – Used to be one of the big labels for a short period of time, was known because…

    Japan, Scandal
  • Japan’s defense chief in Korea for deeper defense ties

    Jun 27, 2026
    in News
    Japan’s defense chief in Korea for deeper defense ties

    Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Korea, Saturday, for talks with Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, as the two countries…

    Japan, National Cemetery, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Do K-pop fans really think it’s standard for Koreans to have yellowish or dark skin?

    Jun 27, 2026
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    Lately on Twitter, there have been heated arguments between Brazilian and Mexican Koreaboos and Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese users. They…

    Discrimination, Goguryeo, history, Japan, Joseon, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Koreans, Question, Silla
  • 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
  • “No More Daesil” — And Yet, They’re Making More Money

    Jun 27, 2026
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    “No More Daesil” — And Yet, They’re Making More Money

    “No More Daesil” — And Yet, They’re Making More Money For years, the bread and butter of Korean motels was…

    Japan, Korean Motel, Question, travel
  • OMEGA X — Cosmopolitan Korea July 2026 Cover Portrait

    Jun 27, 2026
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    OMEGA X — Cosmopolitan Korea July 2026 Cover Portrait

    They arrived as a patchwork of pasts — eleven members, each carrying the aftertaste of other groups and survival shows…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG
  • Korea designates 15th-century ceramic flask, 4 rare Buddhist artworks as nat’l treasures

    Jun 26, 2026
    in News
    Korea designates 15th-century ceramic flask, 4 rare Buddhist artworks as nat’l treasures

    A rare 15th-century ceramic flask that was smuggled out of Korea during the 1910-45 Japanese colonial occupation has been officially…

    Japan, Joseon
  • 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
  • So much hate for coach HMB of the SKMNT. Lets not forget the real problem: KFA

    Jun 26, 2026
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    Rant. Just saying. There’s a lot of posts against the South Korea Mens National Team coach Hong Myung-bo, but let’s…

    Japan
  • Two Sparks, One Light – FLARE U arrive on the cover of BEAUTY+ Magazine’s July 2026 issue

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Two Sparks, One Light – FLARE U arrive on the cover of BEAUTY+ Magazine’s July 2026 issue

    There is a specific kind of electricity that only happens when two people who were never supposed to find each…

    family, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • Why there is no major touring act in 4th gen Kpop girl groups yet?

    Jun 25, 2026
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    I posted a question on this sub a few days before saying which Kpop acts will be next to surpass…

    Japan, Question, Tokyo
  • 2027 Asian Cup

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Not sure if many others realize this, but the 2027 Asian Cup is right around the corner (Jan. 7 –…

    Japan
  • Do overseas internet users seriously think K-pop is the main pillar of South Korea’s economy?

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Whenever I browse sites like Twitter, Reddit, or YouTube, I keep seeing the same claim from a surprisingly large number…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Kia, Military, squid game
  • The Most Despised People in Korea

    Jun 25, 2026
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    The Most Despised People in Korea

    https://preview.redd.it/40g6g15lbd9h1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=930e98c2ff284966ba6f2ca506ecfc8e3a185d54 ​When Japan drew with Iraq at Doha in 1994, it became the Tragedy of Doha as they failed to…

    fail, Japan
  • Does anyone else believe that the Victoria Secret Pink Campaign with TWICE was supposed to be solely for Tzuyu?

    Jun 25, 2026
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    With mentions of TWICE members possibly not renewing their solo activities with the company I think of Tzuyu and Victoria…

    family, Japan
  • Moka, In Focus: ILLIT’s Quiet Spark in W Korea

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Moka, In Focus: ILLIT’s Quiet Spark in W Korea

    The face of a new mood Moka has always moved with a kind of visual patience — the sort that…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, travel
  • Most Popular Kpop Idols and Groups based on Google Trends Rankings in 2026

    Jun 25, 2026
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    There are many ways to attempt to measure which idols and groups are the most popular. For this post, I…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Naver, Scandal, Suga
  • Lisa for Vanity Fair – The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl

    Jun 24, 2026
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    Lisa for Vanity Fair – The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl

    White feathers, desert heat, and a Las Vegas stage waiting. BLACKPINK’s Lisa doesn’t just take up space — she consumes…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • ‘Sushi-jaro’ boom: Why Koreans are smuggling obesity drugs from Japan

    Jun 23, 2026
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    ‘Sushi-jaro’ boom: Why Koreans are smuggling obesity drugs from Japan

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

    Japan, Koreans
  • Karina aespa – Vogue Korea × Chanel Beauty July 2026 Digital Cover

    Jun 23, 2026
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    Karina aespa – Vogue Korea × Chanel Beauty July 2026 Digital Cover

    Where Light Becomes Language – aespa’s Karina steps into Vogue Korea’s July 2026 digital cover draped in Chanel Beauty —…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, LG, Metaverse, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • Why has ethnic tensions between Koreans and other ethnic groups gotten worse lately

    Jun 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First it was with the SEAbling hate campaign towards all Koreans for no reason, slandering Korean food, culture and appearances.…

    history, Japan, Korean Food, Koreans
  • Tokyo Dome, A Venue with big symbolism in Kpop. Are there any more ?

    Jun 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There always been a prestige that comes with a artists which performed at Tokyo Dome. Even for Japanese artist. But…

    BTS, Japan, Tokyo
  • HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte: H.O.W Is Different — and They Know It

    Jun 22, 2026
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    HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte: H.O.W Is Different — and They Know It

    HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte : LEGACY, a debut that refuses the idol formula and builds something rawer,…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Which Kpop group will be next to surpass 1mn tour attendance?

    Jun 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As we know touring the the biggest money maker for Lable and artists, not just ticket sales but tour merch…

    BTS, Japan, Tokyo
  • EVAN: The First Scene, In W Korea’s July 2026 pictorial

    Jun 21, 2026
    in Feeds
    EVAN: The First Scene, In W Korea’s July 2026 pictorial

    EVAN arrives like a signal flare: not louder than the culture, but sharper, more intimate, and impossible to ignore. In…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, Question, study
  • CORTIS: The Crew Rewriting K-Pop’s Style Code

    Jun 21, 2026
    in Feeds
    CORTIS: The Crew Rewriting K-Pop’s Style Code

    CORTIS arrive in the June 2026 W Korea digital cover moment like a flash of color cutting through a monochrome…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • XONARA: P-Pop’s Next Wave Has a Name

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Feeds
    XONARA: P-Pop’s Next Wave Has a Name

    There’s a moment, somewhere between the first chord and the last syllable, when a crowd stops watching and starts feeling. It…

    Japan, K-pop, purpose, travel
  • I think it was too soon for LE SSERAFIM to have another World Tour

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    LE SSERAFIM will embarking on their 2nd World Tour starting Fall, their 1st World Tour ended in February. The only…

    Japan, Seoul
  • The Stars Have Always Been Theirs – ENHYPEN front Harper’s BAZAAR Korea

    Jun 19, 2026
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    The Stars Have Always Been Theirs – ENHYPEN front Harper’s BAZAAR Korea

    Picture the moment not as a photograph but as a frequency. Six young men on a cover that hasn’t existed…

    history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Question, Social Media
  • 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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
  • The Air She Wears – YEJI steps into Autumn with Roger Vivier

    Jun 19, 2026
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    The Air She Wears – YEJI steps into Autumn with Roger Vivier

    There are artists who wear fashion, and then there is YEJI — who makes fashion feel like a second language…

    identification, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, study, Teenager
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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