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  • BTS returns to Tokyo after 7 years, draws 110,000 fans over 2 nights

    Apr 19, 2026
    in News
    BTS returns to Tokyo after 7 years, draws 110,000 fans over 2 nights

    K-pop juggernaut BTS performed to capacity crowds at Tokyo Dome on Friday and Saturday, drawing 110,000 fans over two sold-out…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • TNX: CALL ME BACK — K-POP’S ROCK ERA JUST FOUND ITS VOICE

    Apr 19, 2026
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    TNX: CALL ME BACK — K-POP’S ROCK ERA JUST FOUND ITS VOICE

    TV LIFE Japan — April 2026 Issue | Kpoppie Magazine Digital Cover Story Feature Article: Kpoppie Magazine — April 2026…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Kakao, KT, Military, purpose, Seoul, Stress, Surfing, Tokyo, travel
  • 56.4% of South Korean respondents expressed favorable feelings toward Japan, up 15.8 percentage points from the previous year. This marks the first time the figure has exceeded 50% since the survey began in 2014.

    Apr 18, 2026
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    56.4% of South Korean respondents expressed favorable feelings toward Japan, up 15.8 percentage points from the previous year. This marks the first time the figure has exceeded 50% since the survey began in 2014.

    submitted by /u/West-Sector-5495 [link] [comments]

    Japan, Survey
  • Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches

    Apr 18, 2026
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    Why Korea’s new religion bill is rattling Protestant churches

    A proposed South Korean bill that would sanction religious groups accused of systematic political intervention has sparked a fierce backlash…

    Busan, Controversy, Donald Trump, Japan, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Politics, Protest, Punishment
  • CHOI MINHO: FLAMING CHARISMA, CALVIN KLEIN COOL

    Apr 18, 2026
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    CHOI MINHO: FLAMING CHARISMA, CALVIN KLEIN COOL

    Image Rights & Pictorial Credits: All editorial images, pictorial photography, and visual assets from the Men’s Folio Singapore x Calvin…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Korean Art, KT, Military, Photography, Seoul, study
  • Celebrating one year since Le Sserafim’s Incheon concerts. What are your favorite LSF moments from last year?

    Apr 17, 2026
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    It’s been almost exactly one year since Le Sserafim’s inaugural concerts in Incheon which set off their Easy, Crazy, Hot…

    history, Japan
  • ILLIT: Free Riders — The Untranslatable K-Pop Era of 2026

    Apr 17, 2026
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    ILLIT: Free Riders — The Untranslatable K-Pop Era of 2026

    Photo Credits: Belift Lab/HYBE ILLIT just dropped their most ambitious concept yet — and they named it after a word…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography
  • What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. BTS has recently unveiled their secret to a quick preconcert energy boost —…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • Dayoung: The Girl Who Chose Herself — MAPS Summer 2026

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Dayoung: The Girl Who Chose Herself — MAPS Summer 2026

    Credits: Maps, Photography YANG JOONGSAN, produced by PARK SEOHA, Styling DOOOHO, Hair RYU DONGHO, Make-up JO HYEME, Dayoung / Starship…

    history, Japan, Jeju, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Seoul
  • Ex-ambassador to Japan appointed senior vice chair of unification council

    Apr 16, 2026
    in News
    Ex-ambassador to Japan appointed senior vice chair of unification council

    President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Kang Chang-il, a former Korean ambassador to Japan, as senior vice chair of the…

    Japan, Peace
  • Dressed in Heritage: How BTS’s Fashion Language Is Rewriting Global Style in 2026

    Apr 13, 2026
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    Dressed in Heritage: How BTS’s Fashion Language Is Rewriting Global Style in 2026

    All images courtesy of Rolling Stone / © 2026 Rolling Stone LLC. All rights reserved. Photographed in Seoul, February 2026.…

    BTS, history, Japan, Joseon, K-pop, Korean Art, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • It’s not perfect but made musubi 4 ways.

    Apr 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    It’s not perfect but made musubi 4 ways.

    First is kimchi because I alway them have in the fridge. 2nd, stuff with one egg omelette. 3rd, regular and…

    Cheese, Japan, Kimchi
  • How do you guys feel about the whole kpop vs jpop debate?

    Apr 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    (I really hope the title doesn’t sound too much like I’m trying to incite arguments) I find that in the…

    Japan, KT
  • Eyes Wide Open: MEOVV Owns the Cover — and the Era

    Apr 13, 2026
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    Eyes Wide Open: MEOVV Owns the Cover — and the Era

    *Photography courtesy of W Korea. Styling: W Korea Fashion Team. Cover feature: MEOVV (The Black Label, Capital Records US) —…

    BTS, Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    This 1941 article introduces Mrs. Shamshinoor Nugman, a Russian Tatar refugee living in colonial Seoul. The immediate occasion for the…

    Busan, family, history, Japan, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

    Apr 12, 2026
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    New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

    submitted by /u/PriorCraft6238 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • UNCHILD’s “We Are UNCHILD” High School Ver. Ignites K-Pop’s Bold New Era

    Apr 10, 2026
    in Feeds
    UNCHILD’s “We Are UNCHILD” High School Ver. Ignites K-Pop’s Bold New Era

    Photo Credits: HighUp Entertainment Rebels in Uniforms The classroom clock ticks, but UNCHILD shatters the silence. In their “We Are…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT, LG, Mystery, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • Have you felt this way before as a kpop stan?

    Apr 10, 2026
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    So as a kpop stan you know what my favourite phase is? the phase before a comeback when a group…

    Japan
  • KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Apr 9, 2026
    in Feeds
    KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment + Cosmopolitan Korea + POSTES For a generation used to seeing K‑pop idols as flawless avatars…

    BTS, Japan, KT, Seoul, Sex, Tokyo
  • Anyone feeling a bit nervous for STAYC’s future?

    Apr 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    They haven’t had a Korean comeback since last July which didn’t do that well and their recent Japanese full album…

    Japan
  • Katseye: The World’s Coolest Girl Group Takes the NYLON 2026 Music Issue into the Desert

    Apr 8, 2026
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    Katseye: The World’s Coolest Girl Group Takes the NYLON 2026 Music Issue into the Desert

    Photo Credits: NYLON + HYBE + Geffen Records + Lacoste clothing + BOSS + Cou Cou + Moschino + Intimissimi…

    family, Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Seoul, Social Media
  • S. Korea, Japan must step up cooperation as US divides focus between Pacific, Middle East: ex-Japanese PM

    Apr 8, 2026
    in News
    S. Korea, Japan must step up cooperation as US divides focus between Pacific, Middle East: ex-Japanese PM

    South Korea and Japan need to strengthen their bilateral security cooperation as the United States’ attention remains diverted by its…

    Discussion, Japan, Seoul
  • Donghae Alive: Concept Photos Ignite a New Era

    Apr 8, 2026
    in Feeds
    Donghae Alive: Concept Photos Ignite a New Era

    Photo Credits: ODE Entertainment Donghae of Super Junior steps into his solo spotlight with the first full album ALIVE, releasing April…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Stress
  • Sung Hanbin’s Shine: ZEROBASEONE’s Style, Sound, and Next Era

    Apr 7, 2026
    in Feeds
    Sung Hanbin’s Shine: ZEROBASEONE’s Style, Sound, and Next Era

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Shine + WakeOne Entertainment Cover Story Sung Hanbin has become one of the defining faces of K-pop’s…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, KT
  • Japanese national detained in Iran in January released on bail

    Apr 7, 2026
    in News
    Japanese national detained in Iran in January released on bail

    TOKYO — A Japanese national detained in Iran has been released on bail, Japan’s top government spokesperson said on Tuesday.…

    family, Japan, Tokyo
  • Light in Bloom: Park Jihoon’s “RE:FLECT” and the Art of Self-Discovery

    Apr 6, 2026
    in Feeds
    Light in Bloom: Park Jihoon’s “RE:FLECT” and the Art of Self-Discovery

    Photo Credits: YY Entertainment “Reflection isn’t just seeing yourself—it’s seeing who you’ve become.” — Park Jihoon When Park Jihoon reappeared on…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • ZB1’s Enigmatic New Profiles: 5’s Shadowy Allure

    Apr 5, 2026
    in Feeds
    ZB1’s Enigmatic New Profiles: 5’s Shadowy Allure

    Photo Credits: WAKEONE ENTERTAINMENT From Zero to Eternal: ZB1’s Audacious Rebirth Cards tumble in defiance of gravity, framing a figure…

    Japan, K-pop
  • 25th and 26th April will be big Kpop weekend for Kpop fans in Tokyo Japan. Alot of Kpop fans will gathering there.

    Apr 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As I said 25th and 26th April will be big weekend for Kpop fans in Tokyo, Japan. Because 3 big…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Ishii Ran x WIND AND SEA: Level‑Up Fashion & PlayStation Magic

    Apr 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    Ishii Ran x WIND AND SEA: Level‑Up Fashion & PlayStation Magic

    Photo Credits: WIND & SEA + PlayStation + Isshi Ran Management The New Era of a Solo Star Former ME:I…

    apology, Japan, KT, LG, Sex, travel
  • Yeonjun Turns Miu Miu Into a Mood

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Feeds
    Yeonjun Turns Miu Miu Into a Mood

    Photo Credits: ELLE Japan + Miu Miu + BigHit Music TXT’s Yeonjun steps into ELLE Japan’s May 2026 Special Edition…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Minnie’s Quiet Luxury: i-dle Star Serves Wilson Wellness

    Apr 2, 2026
    in Feeds
    Minnie’s Quiet Luxury: i-dle Star Serves Wilson Wellness

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea Sports & Wellness + Cube Entertainment + Wilson Sporting Good Feature Article: Minnie’s Quiet Luxury Court…

    Japan, K-pop
  • KISS OF LIFE: “Who Is She?” – Enchantment Unleashed

    Apr 1, 2026
    in Feeds
    KISS OF LIFE: “Who Is She?” – Enchantment Unleashed

    Photo Credits: S2 Entertainment  In the ever-evolving tapestry of K-pop, KISS OF LIFE emerges as a siren call, their second…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery
  • Kim Jiwoong – Noblesse Men April 2026 Digital Cover – The Quiet Majesty of ZEROBASEONE

    Apr 1, 2026
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    Kim Jiwoong – Noblesse Men April 2026 Digital Cover – The Quiet Majesty of ZEROBASEONE

    Photo Credits: Noblesse Men + WAKEONE Entertainment Zero-Base-ov eel, ZB1, turns closing chapters into new beginnings—and its eldest member, Kim…

    Japan, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Lee vows to hold those who commit state violence accountable in honor of 1948 Jeju massacre victims

    Mar 30, 2026
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    Lee vows to hold those who commit state violence accountable in honor of 1948 Jeju massacre victims

    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday vowed to hold those who commit state violence accountable and remove the statutes of…

    Japan, Jeju, Military, Peace
  • Any current issue with enoki mushroom imports to the U.S.?

    Mar 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m currently staying in the U.S., and I used to buy Korean-imported enoki mushrooms regularly from Korean or Japanese grocery…

    Japan
  • Is sweet potato really that big of a deal in Korea? 🍠

    Mar 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been messaging an older Korean friend I met on Connecting, and they told me favorite food is sweet potato.…

    Japan, Korean Food
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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