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  • Why do Sakura solos say that Sakura saved Le Sserafim?

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s this heated discourse I’ve been seeing in their fandom recently mostly from the toxic side of the fandom (solos)…

    Japan, Scandal
  • US monitors NPS, sovereign funds in expanded currency oversight

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US monitors NPS, sovereign funds in expanded currency oversight

    On June 5, South Korean won hit a seven-month high to the US dollar Washington will strengthen its monitoring of…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, germany, Japan, purpose, Seoul
  •  ILLIT Unveils Captivating Third Mini Album “bomb” with Brand Film, Sparking Excitement for Upcoming K-Pop Events

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
     ILLIT Unveils Captivating Third Mini Album “bomb” with Brand Film, Sparking Excitement for Upcoming K-Pop Events

    Photo Credits: BE:LIFT South Korea’s rising K-pop sensation ILLIT has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul
  • IVE’s Rei Captivates in Dazed Korea June 2025 Pictorial: Latest Photoshoot, Group Updates, and What’s Next

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Rei Captivates in Dazed Korea June 2025 Pictorial: Latest Photoshoot, Group Updates, and What’s Next

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea. Starship Entertainment Rei, a standout member of the powerhouse K-pop group IVE, is making waves with…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • Why Koreans love ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ — even though it’s not popular in Japan

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Why Koreans love ‘The Solitary Gourmet’ — even though it’s not popular in Japan

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

    Japan, Koreans
  • TXT’s Beomgyu Captivates in Kodak Apparel for W Korea June 2025 and Shares Exciting Group Updates

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TXT’s Beomgyu Captivates in Kodak Apparel for W Korea June 2025 and Shares Exciting Group Updates

    Photo Credits: Kodak Apparel. W Korea. BigHit Music TXT’s Beomgyu is turning heads once again, this time as the face…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • GISELLE of aespa Captivates in Marie Claire Korea June 2025 Issue as Group Prepares for Major Global Events

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    GISELLE of aespa Captivates in Marie Claire Korea June 2025 Issue as Group Prepares for Major Global Events

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea. LOEWE. SM Entertainment GISELLE, a standout member of the global K-pop sensation aespa, has graced…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • Lee acquires military control as S.Korean president, begins appointments

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lee acquires military control as S.Korean president, begins appointments

    The Office of the President raises the presidential flag after Lee Jae-myung as elected as South Korea’s new president Lee…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Japan, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • Asian Manufacturing Activity Stumbles Again Under Weight of Trump Tariffs

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Asian Manufacturing Activity Stumbles Again Under Weight of Trump Tariffs

    ▲Major exporting economies such as Taiwan, South Korea and Vietnam saw sharp declines in new orders in May. Photo: i-hwa cheng/Agence France-Presse/Getty…

    Japan, Question, Survey
  • KT&G seeks $200 mn acquisition of Nordic nicotine pouch maker

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KT&G seeks $200 mn acquisition of Nordic nicotine pouch maker

    Swedish nicotine sachets (Courtesy of Getty Images) KT&G Corp. is in talks to acquire a leading nicotine pouch company in…

    driver, Japan, KT, KT&G, Seoul
  • Isn’t the little ‘similar name style’ thing the HYBE boys got going just so cute?

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This ain’t nothing serious, it’s just a thought that occurred after watching Aeon’s MV on YouTube. I’m obviously subbed to…

    Japan
  • K-Pop Group i-DLE Captivates in ELLEgirl Japan May 2025 Pictorial and Gears Up for Exciting New Era

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Group i-DLE Captivates in ELLEgirl Japan May 2025 Pictorial and Gears Up for Exciting New Era

    Photo Credits: Ellegirl Japan. Cube Entertainment In the dazzling world of K-pop, i-DLE continues to capture attention, this time gracing…

    BTS, Fame, family, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media, Suga
  • South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    South Korea’s liberal politician Lee Jae-myung has two thumbs up after his last campaign on June 2, 2025, in Seoul…

    Democracy, Discussion, Donald Trump, fail, family, Japan, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Survey
  • Celebrating 15 Years of Sistar: K-Pop Legends and Their Enduring Legacy

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment Fifteen years ago, the South Korean music industry witnessed the debut of a group that would…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop
  • P1Harmony Stuns in Rolling Stone Korea Pictorial and Announces 2025 World Tour

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    P1Harmony Stuns in Rolling Stone Korea Pictorial and Announces 2025 World Tour

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. FNC Entertainment P1Harmony is captivating fans once again, this time gracing the pages of Rolling…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Kpop fans have atrociously superficial view of singing

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know I’m gonna get hated but idc, as someone who takes singing preciously and not marketfully, and see all…

    Japan, Koreans, KT, purpose
  • Rising J-Pop Group aoen Captivates with Debut Single ‘青い太陽 (The Blue Sun)’ and Striking Night Concept Photos

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rising J-Pop Group aoen Captivates with Debut Single ‘青い太陽 (The Blue Sun)’ and Striking Night Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: HYBE Entertainment Emerging onto the vibrant J-Pop scene, aoen has officially made their debut with the mesmerizing single…

    BTS, Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, Social Media
  • BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music BTS fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as the group unveils the much-anticipated “Hoseokjin…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Seoul, Social Media
  • Jhope just performed in Japan and the attendance was 110k ..

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    He did two shows.Isn’t it amazing how these guys can gather this crowd at their solo concerts ,I don’t know…

    BTS, Japan
  • Accountability goes both ways: the accuser and the accused.

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In light of the recent Karina instagram post scandal: I’ve been seeing a lot of misinformation about the situation from…

    apology, Japan, Scandal, Sex
  • NEWBEAT Captivates Japan: Rising K-Pop Group Makes Waves in MAPS 2025 Summer Pictorial

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NEWBEAT Captivates Japan: Rising K-Pop Group Makes Waves in MAPS 2025 Summer Pictorial

    Photo Credit: Beat Interactive. MAPS NEWBEAT, the latest sensation in the K-pop world, is quickly gaining attention following their striking…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • “If Japan loses, Koreans will fight each other, divided by foreign powers”: June 1945 warning by Korean collaborator (박춘금, 朴春琴) who urged authorities to redirect Korean nationalism into support for Imperial Japan

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is a translation of a Japanese newspaper roundtable discussion from June 1945, held just two months before Imperial Japan’s…

    Discussion, fail, germany, Japan, Koreans, Question, Warning, World War
  • SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services

    May 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services

    An image of Hanwha Systems’ low-earth-orbit satellite communication system using OneWeb’s satellite constellation South Korea has officially cleared the way…

    Japan, KT, LG, LG Uplus, Military, Ukraine
  • Rewarding myself after recovering from a stomach virus

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Rewarding myself after recovering from a stomach virus

    Shoutout to Japan (I think) for the best invention: egg timer gauge submitted by /u/realthotstho [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • tripleS Stuns in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 and Gears Up for Global Events

    May 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    tripleS Stuns in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 and Gears Up for Global Events

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea. MODHAUS tripleS continues to captivate fans with their latest feature in Cosmopolitan Korea’s June 2025 issue,…

    Ewha, Japan, K-pop, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    1.Beware of the election seasons Politics is a sensitive issue everywhere around the world, and this holds very true in…

    apology, Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Politics, Protest
  • How many of you are familiar with pseudo-japanese vocabulary?

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s generally frowned upon to use such language in formal settings, but they are still used extensively in places like…

    Japan, Military
  • Netmarble to spark subculture craze at Summer Game Fest

    May 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Netmarble to spark subculture craze at Summer Game Fest

    Solo Leveling: Arise CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 (Courtesy of Netmarble)  Netmarble Corp., South Korea’s leading game developer and publisher, is seeking to…

    Japan
  • Japan and South Korea to set up airport fast immigration lanes during June.

    May 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japan and South Korea to set up airport fast immigration lanes during June.

    submitted by /u/mirunee3d [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • SK Square invests in MOF leader Numat for synergy with SK Hynix

    May 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Square invests in MOF leader Numat for synergy with SK Hynix

    SK Square Co., the investment arm of South Korea’s SK Group, has invested in Numat Technologies Inc., a Chicago-based metal-organic…

    Japan, SK Hynix, Tokyo
  • Comment song lyrics, another person will guess the song

    May 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    English lyrics, Korean lyrics, Japanese lyrics, translated lyrics, romanized lyrics, whatever form you decide on. Other commentors will guess from…

    Japan
  • OpenAI sets up subsidiary in Korea with top paid ChatGPT users outside US

    May 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    OpenAI sets up subsidiary in Korea with top paid ChatGPT users outside US

    Jason Kwon, Open AI’s chief strategy officer (CSO), speaks during a media briefing in Seoul on May 26, 2025 OpenAI…

    Japan, Kakao, Korea Development, Koreans, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • Bold food tech R&D fuels global rise of Korean cuisine

    May 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Bold food tech R&D fuels global rise of Korean cuisine

    (Courtesy of Nongshim) South Korea’s processed food exports are expected to reach 6 trillion won ($4.4 billion) this year after…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Samyang
  • Is Lisa not popular in Japan and Korea? If no, why not?

    May 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Today in my kpop dance class, when we were introducing to each other, I said my favorite idol is Lisa…

    Japan
  • Is it bad to sometimes enjoy Japanese cultures

    May 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I sometimes enjoy Japanese culture but I am feeling guilty because of the past history. submitted by /u/Ok_Pattern_7087 [link] [comments]

    history, Japan
  • What are your thoughts about Korea and Japan, given your exposure to aspects of both through K-pop?

    May 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If you’ve been into K-pop for even a short period, you’ve probably noticed that Japan comes up in relation to…

    Controversy, Japan, K-pop
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Latest Korean News

  • Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder caseJuly 11, 2026
    GWANGJU — Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju police… Read more: Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case
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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