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  • Chanyeol’s ‘Zuruiyo’ MV Teaser Unveils Heartfelt Journey in Japan 1st Mini Album ‘日々 (hibi)’ with Stunning Jacket Visuals

    Sep 20, 2025
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    Chanyeol’s ‘Zuruiyo’ MV Teaser Unveils Heartfelt Journey in Japan 1st Mini Album ‘日々 (hibi)’ with Stunning Jacket Visuals

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment The first glimpse of Chanyeol’s highly anticipated Japanese debut is here, and it’s nothing short of…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, LG
  • K-Pop companies aren’t obligated to meet Western diversity standards — and fans need to accept that

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A lot of people active on English speaking kpop spheres aspire to become idols, which is not a bad thing.…

    Cultural Diversity, Japan, K-pop, Koreans
  • &TEAM Makes a Bold Statement on CanCam November 2025 Special Edition Cover

    Sep 19, 2025
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    &TEAM Makes a Bold Statement on CanCam November 2025 Special Edition Cover

    Photo Credits: YX LABELS. CANCAM The rising K-pop group &TEAM is continuing to take bold steps into the global spotlight…

    Japan, K-pop
  • LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon Stuns in Vogue Korea x Alexander McQueen October 2025 Preview

    Sep 18, 2025
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    LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon Stuns in Vogue Korea x Alexander McQueen October 2025 Preview

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Alexander McQueen Source Music Vogue Korea’s October 2025 issue presents a striking union of artistry, identity,…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: KOZ Entertainment. Geffen Records. SM Entertainment. JYP Entertainment The studio was buzzing on the day of Esquire Korea’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Stress
  • South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products bite

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products bite

    POSCO’s steel mill at Gwangyang Steelworks South Korea is planning a sweeping restructuring of its steel industry, with government-backed plans…

    automotive, fail, Hyundai, Japan, Pohang, POSCO, Seoul, Survey
  • Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Kakao CEO Chung Shina (left) poses with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a joint press conference on Feb. 6, 2025…

    Coupang, Japan, Kakao, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, travel
  • Korea discount fading as investors set sights on Korea amid Asian rally

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Korea discount fading as investors set sights on Korea amid Asian rally

    Lee Sang-heon, head of business development at Equitics, gives a speech on “Infrastructure Investment The Key to Creating Sustainable Value…

    Choi Young, Japan
  • LG Electronics expands voluntary retirement companywide

    Sep 17, 2025
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    LG Electronics expands voluntary retirement companywide

    LG Group’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul LG Electronics Inc. is extending its voluntary retirement across the company, broadening it beyond…

    germany, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, TCL
  • Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Photo Credits: Forbes. The Black Label Rosé of global phenomenon BLACKPINK is adding an exciting twist to the upcoming Forbes…

    Japan, K-pop, Old Korea, travel
  • AIMERS Reveal Official Poster and Concept Photos for Highly Anticipated Japan Tour ‘FULL COUNT’

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    AIMERS Reveal Official Poster and Concept Photos for Highly Anticipated Japan Tour ‘FULL COUNT’

    Photo Credits: HYPER_RHYTHM. Korea. Victor Entertainment AIMERS are set to make a powerful impression with the announcement of their “1st…

    Japan, K-pop
  • P1Harmony Intak & Theo Redefine Style in HYPEJACK Magazine September 2025 Digital Edition

    Sep 16, 2025
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    P1Harmony Intak & Theo Redefine Style in HYPEJACK Magazine September 2025 Digital Edition

    Photo Credits: HYPEJACK Magazine. FNC Entertainment P1Harmony members Intak and Theo have taken center stage in the September 2025 issue…

    Japan, Old Korea
  • Favorite yakgwa brand, other supermarket souvenirs

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey! So I’m based in Japan but heading to Daejeon, Cheongju, and Jeonju for the first time for a very…

    Daejeon, Japan
  • CHA Biotech aims to slash cost of gene and cell therapies to a tenth of current levels

    Sep 16, 2025
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    CHA Biotech aims to slash cost of gene and cell therapies to a tenth of current levels

    Cha Kwang-ryul, founder of Cha Biotech and head of the firm’s Global Research Institute, delivers a keynote speech at Korea…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul
  • Disney to buy into Webtoon in tie-up on new comics platform

    Sep 16, 2025
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    Disney to buy into Webtoon in tie-up on new comics platform

    (Courtesy of Webtoon Entertainment) The Walt Disney Co. will acquire a 2% equity stake in Webtoon Entertainment Inc., a digital…

    history, Japan, Naver, Seoul
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Brings Effortless Elegance to Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Edition

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Brings Effortless Elegance to Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Edition

    Photo Credits: Tommy Jeans. Marie Claire Korea. Starship Entertainment IVE’s Jang Wonyoung has once again proven her star power and…

    Japan, K-pop, Old Korea
  • What do Americans think of Trump’s diplomacy?

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean, this is a topic of great interest. Currently, anti-American sentiment is intensifying significantly, especially in BRICS countries,…

    Japan
  • Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. MNET Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess is gearing up to be one of the most talked-about…

    Celebrity, Discussion, history, Japan, Old Korea, Question, Social Media
  • Car regulations in Korea

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So i saw a random video that i really can’t find again. Basically it was saying that the government in…

    Japan
  • US economist Dean Baker says Korea and Japan would be foolish to accept Trump’s 350B investment demand. Suggests Korea should instead use 1/20th of the amount to subsidize tariff-damaged industries and workers

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    US economist Dean Baker says Korea and Japan would be foolish to accept Trump’s 350B investment demand. Suggests Korea should instead use 1/20th of the amount to subsidize tariff-damaged industries and workers

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • I do not understand how Apple Music Chart works

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is anyone else confused about the Apple Music Global Chart? Like, what is Global? Is it not supposed to mean…

    germany, Japan, LG
  • K-dramas are divided into before and after this work.

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    K-dramas are divided into before and after this work.

    Go Hyun-jung Chae Si-ra Go Hyun-jung and Chae Si-ra’s shining drama from their Leez days. K-dramas are divided into two…

    history, Japan, K-drama, Korean War
  • Korean Wave goes secondhand: resale market heats up

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean Wave goes secondhand: resale market heats up

    (Screenshot captured from Bunjang Global’s website) The global fascination with K-pop and Korean culture is now spreading into online resale…

    Japan, K-pop, Millennials, MZ generation, Seoul
  • March 1945: Taxis in Seoul nearly vanish, rickshaws exploit passengers, yet Japanese and Korean collaborator elite still get chauffeured drunk to bars and brothels

    Sep 15, 2025
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    March 1945: Taxis in Seoul nearly vanish, rickshaws exploit passengers, yet Japanese and Korean collaborator elite still get chauffeured drunk to bars and brothels

    In the last months of World War II before Imperial Japan’s surrender, the public transportation infrastructure in Seoul was in…

    Curiosity, Japan, Kakao, Koreans, Lotte, Seoul, World War
  • S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Sep 15, 2025
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    S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Kim Jung-kwan (center), South Korean minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, returns to Seoul on Sept. 14 from New York…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Japan, purpose, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Gyopos who have moved or retired to South Korea

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I wanted to get some insight on gyopos who have moved back to the motherland or have retired there. Can…

    Japan
  • Why Only Three Countries — Korea, China, and Japan — Bother Building Ships Anymore

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Why Only Three Countries — Korea, China, and Japan — Bother Building Ships Anymore

    How Korea, China, and Japan came to dominate the shipbuilding business… when labor is only 5~7% of the price of…

    Japan
  • Boobing Gahoe Branch 부빙 북촌점

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Boobing Gahoe Branch 부빙 북촌점

    Sweet corn shaved ice sprinkled in black pepper. This is the greatest combination of ice and vegetables ever created. Absolutely…

    Japan
  • Korea style Pâtisserie

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea style Pâtisserie

    this is Nutella banana anyhow The Korean baking has been reinterpreting and producing products by referencing many French and Japanese…

    Japan
  • What Looks To Define 5th Gen Boy Groups (other than Conceptual trends)

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In this post I have explored what I think are the non conceptual/ musical trends that have defined this era…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, North Korea, Question
  • How Japan see their history vs how others see them

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    history, Japan
  • ENHYPEN Brings Bold PRADA Elegance to Arena Homme+ Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ENHYPEN Brings Bold PRADA Elegance to Arena Homme+ Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme + Korea. Prada. Belift Lab ENHYPEN has once again solidified their presence as global fashion icons,…

    Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • POSCO tipped to become 1st Korean company to join Alaska LNG project

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    POSCO tipped to become 1st Korean company to join Alaska LNG project

    A glacier in Alaska POSCO International Corp. is tipped to become the first South Korean company to join the $45…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, POSCO, Seoul
  • Lutnick urges S.Korea to accept deal or face steep tariffs as trade talks stall

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lutnick urges S.Korea to accept deal or face steep tariffs as trade talks stall

    US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (right) speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., to announce TSMC’s investment in the…

    Donald Trump, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Unique reaction of a bystander of fist fight

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There was 회식 drinking of coworkers of a company, I was there. After drinking for a while, few cursing words…

    Japan
  • Seventeen kicks off world tour, marks a fresh chapter in their 10th year

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seventeen kicks off world tour, marks a fresh chapter in their 10th year

    Poster for Seventeen’s “SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_]” Seventeen is kicking off a milestone world tour, opening a new chapter in…

    Choi Young, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, 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