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  • HoJakDo mislabeled as Japanese art on Etsy

    Sep 5, 2025
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    HoJakDo mislabeled as Japanese art on Etsy

    I was looking for Korean artwork on Etsy and came across this. Can’t help but feel like this is fucked…

    history, Japan, Korean Art
  • Stray Kids Unleash Heartfelt Street Vibes in Viral ‘0801’ Video—Fans React with Joy [Music Video]

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Stray Kids have once again set social media abuzz with the release of their “0801” (Street…

    Japan, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • X:IN Surges With Momentum as ‘RRRUN’ Music Video Sparks Global Fan Excitement

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Photo Credits: BeBy Entertainment X:IN’s latest music video “RRRUN” burst onto the K-pop scene just 17 hours ago and has…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Jennie Signals a New Era in Eyewear Chic with Ray-Ban’s First Pop-Up Store in Korea

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Jennie Signals a New Era in Eyewear Chic with Ray-Ban’s First Pop-Up Store in Korea

    Photo Credits: Ray-Ban ODD ATELIER jennie_blvckpink Instagram account When Jennie Kim steps into a room, the air shifts. That ineffable…

    Celebrity, Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea to boycott Japan’s Sado mine memorial for second year

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Korea to boycott Japan’s Sado mine memorial for second year

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    Japan
  • NiziU Announces Exciting Japan Tour 2025 With Stops From Fuchu to Tokyo

    Sep 4, 2025
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    NiziU Announces Exciting Japan Tour 2025 With Stops From Fuchu to Tokyo

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Epic Records Japan Niziu Instagram Japan’s beloved girl group NiziU is set to energize fans this…

    Japan, Tokyo, travel
  • Fromis_9 Brings Anticipation and Energy to Los Angeles with Orpheum Theatre Concert Tonight

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Fromis_9 Brings Anticipation and Energy to Los Angeles with Orpheum Theatre Concert Tonight

    Downtown Los Angeles is expected to buzz with excitement this evening as fans gather at the historic Orpheum Theatre for…

    history, Japan, K-pop, LG
  • London Bagel Museum

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Korea is king when it comes to bagels. New York is a close second. London Bagel Museum is a Korean…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Sep 4, 2025
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    XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Photo Credits: XGALX The next evolution of XG has officially begun, and as with everything the septet does, it begins…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Social Media
  • UNIS Set to Make Their Japan Debut with First Digital Single “もしもし♡ (Moshi Moshi♡)” and Unveiling Concept Photos

    Sep 4, 2025
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    UNIS Set to Make Their Japan Debut with First Digital Single “もしもし♡ (Moshi Moshi♡)” and Unveiling Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: F&F Entertainment. The anticipation is building in the global music scene as UNIS, the dynamic girl group under…

    Discussion, Japan
  • i-dle to captivate Japan with full-scale debut in October

    Sep 4, 2025
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    i-dle to captivate Japan with full-scale debut in October

    K-pop girl group i-dle is gearing up for a big October, bringing their music and energy straight to Japanese fans…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • S.Korea posts record July current account surplus on chips; full-year figure seen at $110 billion

    Sep 4, 2025
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    S.Korea posts record July current account surplus on chips; full-year figure seen at $110 billion

    Trucks carrying container boxes to the PNC Terminal at the Port of Busan South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy, chalked up…

    Busan, Foreign Workers, Japan, Koreans
  • AKMU’s Suhyun Brings the Laneige Wonderland to Life in Allure Korea Feature

    Sep 4, 2025
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    AKMU’s Suhyun Brings the Laneige Wonderland to Life in Allure Korea Feature

    Photo Credits: Allure Magzine Korea. YG Entertainment AKMU’s Suhyun steps into a realm of elegance and imagination in her latest…

    Japan
  • ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin Named New Face of K-Beauty Skincare Brand BEWANTS on Instagram

    Sep 4, 2025
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    ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin Named New Face of K-Beauty Skincare Brand BEWANTS on Instagram

    Photo Credits: BEWANTS. WAKE ONE Entertainment ZEROBASEONE’s youngest member, Han Yujin, has been officially announced as the newest brand ambassador…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • Indirect Chinese investments via PEFs spark alarms over economic security

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Indirect Chinese investments via PEFs spark alarms over economic security

    Lee Chi-hun, general director of the world economic analysis division at Korea Center for International Finance, gives a presentation during…

    Discussion, family, Japan, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, purpose, Seoul
  • BTS’ Dynamite music video surpasses 2 billion views, a new milestone for the group

    Sep 4, 2025
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    BTS’ Dynamite music video surpasses 2 billion views, a new milestone for the group

    Five years after its release, BTS’s Dynamite continues to sparkle, now crossing the 2 billion-view mark on YouTube — the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop
  • ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Sep 3, 2025
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    ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. BELIFT Lab. Damiani The September Issue: Fashion’s Holy Grail In fashion publishing, September is not just…

    BTS, Demographics, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • I didn’t pay to hear you scream-sing off pitch

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Why are there so many posts telling fans they have to act, dance, and sing at concerts? That’s not how…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Shower thought: Twice is a logistical nightmare – kudos to their team

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It just dawned on me that what Twice really is right now is 11 different acts in one trench coat.…

    Japan
  • S.Korea seeks to join Japan-led CPTPP economic alliance amid Trump-era tariff risks

    Sep 3, 2025
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    S.Korea seeks to join Japan-led CPTPP economic alliance amid Trump-era tariff risks

    Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (center) speaks at the economy-related ministers’ meeting on Sept. 3, 2025 South Korea is seeking to…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Korea Development, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • 5th Gen Predictions that have some basis

    Sep 3, 2025
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    BOYNEXTDOOR will have at least one Japanese smash hit as well as a South Korea GP mega hit Reason: ‘Count…

    Japan
  • BABYMONSTER Brings ‘Love Monsters’ Fan Concert Tour to Japan in November 2025

    Sep 3, 2025
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    BABYMONSTER Brings ‘Love Monsters’ Fan Concert Tour to Japan in November 2025

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment K-pop’s rising powerhouse BABYMONSTER is officially set to meet their Japanese fans in a very special…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Suga, Tokyo, travel
  • KPop Demon Hunters puts traditional Korean body scrub on tourist to-do list

    Sep 2, 2025
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    KPop Demon Hunters puts traditional Korean body scrub on tourist to-do list

    Body scrubbing services are performed in a public bathhouse The global success of the animated film KPop Demon Hunters has…

    Japan, K-pop, request, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Overseas equity boom lifts foreign currency deposits to record in South Korea

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Overseas equity boom lifts foreign currency deposits to record in South Korea

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  South Korea’s securities firms are sitting on record levels of foreign currency deposits as retail investors…

    Japan, Kakao, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, SK Hynix
  • L5ST Celebrates Debut Anniversary with ‘WHITE NIGHT’ Live Tour in Tokyo

    Sep 2, 2025
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    L5ST Celebrates Debut Anniversary with ‘WHITE NIGHT’ Live Tour in Tokyo

    Photo Credits: Macaroni Media L5ST is set to mark a milestone moment in their career with the launch of their…

    Japan, Social Media, Tokyo
  • South Korean Woman Murdered In Japan

    Sep 2, 2025
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    South Korean Woman Murdered In Japan

    “The woman told the police in Tokyo late last month she was having problems with her boyfriend, a South Korean…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Monsta X marks 10th anniversary with full-group comeback, new album ‘THE X’

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Monsta X marks 10th anniversary with full-group comeback, new album ‘THE X’

    Monsta X makes a full-group comeback, celebrating its 10th anniversary. It’s been 10 years since Monsta X first stormed the…

    Japan, Seoul
  • Shinhan Financial bets on stablecoins, AI in digital overhaul  

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Shinhan Financial bets on stablecoins, AI in digital overhaul  

    Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong vowed to actively integrate stablecoins and agent AI into its services as part of…

    driver, Japan, Jeju, Lawmakers, Seoul, Stress
  • 라피노야채치킨

    Sep 1, 2025
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    라피노야채치킨

    Best late-night fried chicken in Seoul for me. Spicy and sweet versions our offered and both are good. submitted by…

    Japan, Seoul
  • APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Sep 1, 2025
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    APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Cohen & Steers President & Chief Investment Officer Jon Cheigh (File photo by Cohen & Steers) Cohen & Steers Inc.,…

    Donald Trump, family, Japan, Korean American, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Can I buy a Korean yo (floor mattress) in Europe or have one shipped internationally?

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I sometimes sleep on the floor to help my back, but I don’t have a dedicated setup. I’ve been researching…

    Japan
  • Can we talk about some social media Chinese obsessed with us?

    Aug 31, 2025
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    Can we talk about some social media Chinese obsessed with us?

    (Originally considered posting this on r/China, r/Anarchism, or r/China_irl, but I think I’d better talk about this subject right here)…

    Japan, Koreans, North Korea, Social Media
  • List of Global Indices for Gender Equality and Where Korea Stands in Them

    Aug 31, 2025
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    List of Global Indices for Gender Equality and Where Korea Stands in Them

    There are at least five global indices that attempt to quantify gender equality or women’s empowerment. Every index comes with…

    Discrimination, Japan
  • XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Aug 30, 2025
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    XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Photo Credit: 257 Entertainment The K-pop group in question is XLOV (엑스러브), a co-ed group with four members: Wumuti, Rui,…

    germany, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Question, Social Media
  • HYBE, Geffen to debut new global girl group in 2026 — second joint project after KATSEYE

    Aug 30, 2025
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    HYBE, Geffen to debut new global girl group in 2026 — second joint project after KATSEYE

    HYBE’s new global girl group. From left: Emily Kelavos, Samara Siqueira, Lexie Levin (Courtesy of HYBE) HYBE and US label…

    Japan
  • Between BoA and Lee Hyori, who truly defined 2000s K-pop popularity?

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been going back to some early 2000s K-pop and I keep wondering about this. On one hand, Lee Hyori…

    Japan, K-pop, Korean Art
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  • NewJeans’ ETA tops 400 mn streams on Spotify despite hiatusOctober 8, 2025
    (Courtesy of ADOR, the label behind NewJeans) ETA, a popular… Read more: NewJeans’ ETA tops 400 mn streams on Spotify despite hiatus
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    The Pinkfong Company, the creator of the billion-view video Baby… Read more: Bio, semiconductor, content firms to reboot Korea’s IPO market
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    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF… Read more: Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio
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    Ginseng and other health food account for a quarter of… Read more: China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom
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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