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  • Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Jang Wooyoung, celebrated as one of the defining voices of second-generation K-pop, has teased the arrival…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  

    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT)  Korean dining chains are springing up across the US, fueled…

    Bibimbap, CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Samyang
  • MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover Preview

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover Preview

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Starship entertainment MONSTA X is once again stealing hearts, this time through the pages of…

    BTS, Japan, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Numéro TOKYO x MINA: The Living Muse in Motion, Embodying Fendi’s Autumn/Winter Elegance Through the Lens of Modern Japan

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Numéro TOKYO x MINA: The Living Muse in Motion, Embodying Fendi’s Autumn/Winter Elegance Through the Lens of Modern Japan

    Photo Credits: Numero Tokyo Magazine. JYP Twice Japan “Autumn whispers, winter sharpens—her presence binds both.” The new Instagram update from Numéro…

    BTS, Japan, Tokyo
  • HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots

    HD Hyundai Robotics participated in AUTOMATICA 2025, the world-renowned robotics exhibition held in Germany, in July 2025 (Courtesy of HD…

    germany, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Development, Korean Robotics
  • Please protect the Taegeukgi at Wplace!

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Please protect the Taegeukgi at Wplace!

    This is a website where people draw dot art on a map. Some Japanese users said they are planning a…

    Japan
  • BTS’s JIN Shines as Global Brand Ambassador in FRED’s ‘Catch the Sun’ Campaign Showcasing the Iconic Force 10 Collection

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS’s JIN Shines as Global Brand Ambassador in FRED’s ‘Catch the Sun’ Campaign Showcasing the Iconic Force 10 Collection

    “JIN Radiates for FRED“ The unveiling of FRED’s latest campaign marks a luminous moment in fine jewelry storytelling. With BTS’s…

    BTS, Japan
  • Does being a dual citizen mean I have to enlist?

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was born in Korea but am only half Korean by ethnicity and Hold Dual Citizenship (Korea and Japan) by…

    Japan, Korean American
  • S.Korea’s Lee heads to high-stakes summit with Trump after closing diplomatic, economic ranks with Ishiba

    Aug 24, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee heads to high-stakes summit with Trump after closing diplomatic, economic ranks with Ishiba

    President Lee Jae Myung (left) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of their summit at Ishiba’s residence…

    Donald Trump, history, Japan, Japan Relation, KT, Lawmakers, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Well I guess, I’m finally done with Stray Kids..

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It honestly took me some time to finally put this into words, but I feel like I’ve started to slowly…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Japan, S. Korea leaders meet to seek closer ties as Lee makes 1st visit

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japan, S. Korea leaders meet to seek closer ties as Lee makes 1st visit

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    Japan
  • South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    Aug 22, 2025
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    South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US President Donald Trump South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will…

    Alberta, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, Lawmakers, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • KHNP in joint venture talks with Westinghouse to target US nuclear market

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KHNP in joint venture talks with Westinghouse to target US nuclear market

    A nuclear power plant in Temelín, Czech Republic (Courtesy of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power) South Korea’s state-run Korea Hydro…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Lawmakers, Seoul
  • Analysis of credits self producing groups

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, I want to say that I did the counting manually, so there may be some minor errors.…

    BTS, Japan, Suga
  • Kep1er, Kid Milli to perform in China, raising hopes of eased cultural ban

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Kep1er, Kid Milli to perform in China, raising hopes of eased cultural ban

    Photo of Kep1er South Korean girl group Kep1er and rapper Kid Milli are set to hold concerts in China next…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Seoul
  • CJ ENM, Hakuhodo launch music venture to tap global fans

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ ENM, Hakuhodo launch music venture to tap global fans

    KCON Japan 2025 (Courtesy of CN ENM)  CJ ENM Co., South Korea’s largest entertainment company, has formed a music joint…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Has anyone come across crazy amounts of Kpop demon hunter hentai already on general kdh tags?

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I can’t go through tags without seeing hentai mixed in with the regular stuff I do have my filters off…

    Japan
  • Where did Korean Chilis originally come from? The scientific answer is interesting.

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Chilis arrived in Korea before people, they arrived 500,000 years, it wasn’t through Japan. Fun Fact : Central America is…

    Japan, japanese invasion
  • Yuhan’s lung cancer drug eyes blockbuster sales by 2027

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Yuhan’s lung cancer drug eyes blockbuster sales by 2027

    Lazertinib is sold under the brand Leclaza in South Korea (Courtesy of Yuhan) A novel lung cancer therapy developed by…

    Japan
  • Guide For Buying Pokemon Cards In Korea

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this post is a bit older, but for anyone wondering, I decided to make this guide to help…

    Japan, Kakao, Naver, Question, Seoul, Shopping
  • Does anyone else remember/ question where the hype for the boy group TARGET went? Whatever happened?

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Truthfully I’m not even sure how many people remember TARGET or might even be aware of what I’m talking about,…

    Japan, KT, Military, Question, travel
  • Liberation Day?! 🇰🇷 Thoughts?

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Liberation Day?! 🇰🇷 Thoughts?

    I cannot believe that Adidas posted such a crazy combination of shoes. To me, it said so much more. And…

    family, Japan, Medical
  • rating every blackpink album/ep/single from best to worst

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    about 5 months ago, i created a post called “rating every aespa album from best to worst”. well, i thought…

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Thinking about how Girls Generation (소녀시대/少女時代) has such a perfect name, and is one of the best group names in kpop, period.

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know some of the girls were taken aback at it at first because it was so “extra”, but I…

    Japan
  • Anyone familiar with the K-Pop scene and culture in Taiwan?

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have seen and heard a lot about fanbases in South Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong etc. but till today…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Happy gwangbok

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Happy gwangbok

    Today is exactly 80 years since Korea was liberated from Japan. I hope you have a good day thinking about…

    Japan, Peace
  • From Raw Ambition to Rising Stardom: AtHeart’s ‘Plot Twist’ Reinvents K-Pop Debuts

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    From Raw Ambition to Rising Stardom: AtHeart’s ‘Plot Twist’ Reinvents K-Pop Debuts

    Photo Credits: TITAN CONTENT AtHeart’s much-anticipated debut is turning heads across the K-pop landscape with their first EP, “Plot Twist.”…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • KATSEYE Embarks on a New Era with Billboard Philippines August 2025 Cover and Stunning Pictorial

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE Embarks on a New Era with Billboard Philippines August 2025 Cover and Stunning Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Billboard Philippines. HYBE. Geffen KATSEYE’s meteoric ascent in the music world finds another milestone as they grace the…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Anime figure arcades

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I recently came to travel in korea, and I was surprised that most if not ALL arcade prizes were…

    Japan, Seoul, travel
  • Taeho Returns to Tokyo: 2025 Mini Live & Fan Meeting Featuring Lee Jian and Hong Eunki Set to Thrill K-pop Fan

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Taeho Returns to Tokyo: 2025 Mini Live & Fan Meeting Featuring Lee Jian and Hong Eunki Set to Thrill K-pop Fan

    Photo Credits: HAM From the moment tickets went on sale, anticipation has been electric among fans eager to see Taeho…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Gwangbokjeol 2025 Set to Mark the Start of Lee Jae Myung Government

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    President Lee Jae Myung officially took office more than two months ago, on June 4th. He is going to use…

    Japan, K-pop, Politics, Seoul
  • JYP Entertainment Reports Record Quarterly Results as Shares Soar

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    250814, via Nate Noh Jeongdong, Hankyung reporter “”Thank you, Stray Kids!” JYP Entertainment Reports Record Quarterly Results as Shares Soar…

    Japan
  • S.Korea cracks down on Chinese color-coated steel plate tariff evasion

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea cracks down on Chinese color-coated steel plate tariff evasion

    Thick steel plates produced at a Hyundai Steel mill (Courtesy of Hyundai Steel) South Korea is moving to slap anti-dumping…

    Hyundai, Japan
  • KATSEYE Ignites Summer 2025 with Japan and Korea Promotions, New Gabriela Remix, and Beautiful Chaos North American Tour

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE Ignites Summer 2025 with Japan and Korea Promotions, New Gabriela Remix, and Beautiful Chaos North American Tour

    Photo Credit: HYBE Geffen. Hero Image: TeenVogue KATSEYE, the dynamic music group that has steadily captured the hearts of fans…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Name five kpop groups and say if you think their career trajectory is going up, down, or not moving and why

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ll go first. Twice ⬆️ – For being featured on kpop demon hunters and recently having a good set at…

    Japan, KT
  • Samsung to set up chip packaging R&D center in Tokyo, raise stakes vs TSMC

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to set up chip packaging R&D center in Tokyo, raise stakes vs TSMC

    Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong (far right) inspects the semiconductor packaging line at the Samsung Cheonan Factory in Cheonan, Korea…

    Japan, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Tokyo
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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