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  • Anyone know any konbini with public grill outside?

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i remember seeing a video of it (forgot was it on instagram or youtube, can’t find them), the small group…

    Japan
  • Japan cancels AESPA due to a lamp…….

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just have to bring this up to discuss, tell me your thoughts, feelings, etc. So, in May of 2022…

    Japan, purpose
  • Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Photo Credits: Galactika Records Feeldog, the multifaceted artist formerly of UNB and BIGSTAR, has fans buzzing with the unveiling of…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Nov 26, 2025
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    Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea ATTRAKT In the crisp pages of Arena Homme+ Korea’s December 2025 issue, FIFTY FIFTY emerges…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, study, Tokyo
  • Kiiras is probably in my Top 5 GGs this year. Their talent is insane

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Their latest comeback BANG BANG hit 10mil views recently and I’m so happy for them. If you haven’t heard it…

    Japan, K-pop
  • In light of the recent posts spreading positivity, I’d like to praise Babymonster and their continued growth as we near the end of the year.

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BM debuted as the first GG in YGE since BP, and with that comes very high expectations and standards to…

    Japan
  • Looking for help identifying these 장승 I bought in 인사동

    Nov 26, 2025
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    Looking for help identifying these 장승 I bought in 인사동

    I picked up this pair in 인사동 from a small shop called 탈방. I’ve been trying to learn more about…

    Japan
  • A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Photo Credits: H&P Entertainment Junhee’s Background and History Park Junhee, known mononymously as Junhee, is a renowned South Korean singer,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Nov 26, 2025
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    2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Marking a memorable milestone, 2PM’s Jang Wooyoung commemorates his decade-long solo career in Japan with the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Nov 25, 2025
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    ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Photo Credits: Numéro TOKYO WAKE ONE ZB1, the rising K-pop sensation, is captivating fans once again with a stunning preview…

    history, Japan, K-pop, k-pop merchandise, Tokyo
  • SAY MY NAME’s Hitomi, Soha & Dohee Rewrite Rookie Glamour in GQ Korea’s December 2025 Pictorial, From Tailored Edge to Dream‑Bright Beauty

    Nov 24, 2025
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    SAY MY NAME’s Hitomi, Soha & Dohee Rewrite Rookie Glamour in GQ Korea’s December 2025 Pictorial, From Tailored Edge to Dream‑Bright Beauty

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea INKODE SAY MY NAME’s Hitomi, Soha and Dohee step into GQ Korea’s December 2025 issue like…

    Japan, purpose
  • Beyond the Stage: Enhypen’s Fashion Evolution and Iconic Magazine Covers [Feature]

    Nov 23, 2025
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    Beyond the Stage: Enhypen’s Fashion Evolution and Iconic Magazine Covers [Feature]

    Photo Credits: Belift Lab. Virgin Music (Japan) Geffen Records (US) Enhypen, one of the rapidly ascending K-pop groups, has long blurred the…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul
  • Oh no poor korean women being framed😢

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    They were just trying to stop misogyny in Japan now they’re being attacked submitted by /u/Agreeable_Tip5238 [link] [comments]

    Japan
  • Demon Slayer Tops Korea Box Office, First Japanese Animated Film to Lead

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Demon Slayer Tops Korea Box Office, First Japanese Animated Film to Lead

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

    Japan
  • Chinese Tourists Choose South Korea Over Japan Amid Cancellations

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Chinese Tourists, Japan
  • BAE173’s Hangyul & Muzin Set to Ignite Beijing with Solo Fanmeetings in December

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BAE173’s Hangyul & Muzin Set to Ignite Beijing with Solo Fanmeetings in December

    Photo Credits: PocketDol Studio BAE173 is eagerly bringing their fanmeeting “H:our” to Beijing, featuring solo events from members Hangyul and…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Stray Kids DO IT First-Day Spotify Results

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Do It debuts at #11 on the Spotify Global chart with 3,336,838 filtered streams, making it Stray Kids’ biggest debut…

    germany, Japan
  • Starship should’ve held on and promoted Boyfriend better

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Starship let them promote in Japan for too long and they just focused on Monsta X after seeing their potential…

    Japan
  • the insane and sinister hatred for aespa

    Nov 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Honestly, I don’t really care about fanwars at all because most of the time it’s over something stupid but for…

    Crime, Japan
  • Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan

    (Courtesy of Yonap) The Korean won fell to its weakest level in seven months on Thursday, weighed down by a…

    Japan, Tokyo, Warning
  • Why are the chorus leads of Genie by Girls’ Generation different in the Japanese version?

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The Korean version is led by Taeyeon, Sunny & Seohyun save for the final chorus which also includes Jessica whereas…

    Japan
  • CHA Bio Group acquires Kakao Healthcare to advance into AI-based digital health segment

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CHA Bio Group acquires Kakao Healthcare to advance into AI-based digital health segment

    Cha Bio Group’s logo CHA Bio Group, the parent of CHA Biotech Co., South Korea’s leading stem cell therapeutics developer,…

    Global Expansion, Japan, Kakao, Medical, Suga
  • G-Dragon’s Agency Galaxy Corp Prepares to Enter Indian Market.

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After HYBE India announcement few months back, now Galaxy Corp, which has G-Dragon as an artist is preparing to enter…

    Japan, Korean Art
  • Why do international buyers still need proxies to ask simple questions? Let’s break down the reasons we need direct communication

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been trying to understand this system for a while and I really want to break down the actual reasons…

    Japan, Question
  • South Korea indefinitely postpones joint military drill with Japan over refueling dispute

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korea indefinitely postpones joint military drill with Japan over refueling dispute

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

    Japan, Military
  • Officials to visit Japanese coal mine for recovery of Korean forced laborers’ remains

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Officials to visit Japanese coal mine for recovery of Korean forced laborers’ remains

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

    Japan
  • Hillhouse makes $682 mn last-minute bid to compete with Hanwha, Heungkuk for IGIS Asset

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hillhouse makes $682 mn last-minute bid to compete with Hanwha, Heungkuk for IGIS Asset

    Hillhouse has a solid track record in Asian commercial property Asia-based Hillhouse Investment Co. has emerged as a late-stage wildcard…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • Yomiuri: S. Korea Postpones Maritime Exercise with Japan Following Fuel Dispute

    Nov 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Japan
  • How Imperial Japan spun a dead Korean industrial accident victim into a wartime hero: ‘Follow in the spirit of Mr. Lim!’, ‘The flower of the workplace!’ at Tōyō Metal in Sinuiju (died on October 1, 1943)

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In previous posts, I explored how Imperial Japan glorified Korean Kamikaze pilots in 1945, repackaging their deaths as noble sacrifices…

    fail, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, Pohang, POSCO
  • VVUP’s “VVON” Mini Album Concept Photoshoot: A High-Fashion Fusion of Fantasy and Reality with Edgy Styling and Bold Visual Narratives

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    VVUP’s “VVON” Mini Album Concept Photoshoot: A High-Fashion Fusion of Fantasy and Reality with Edgy Styling and Bold Visual Narratives

    Photo Credits: egoENT Emerging as a striking force in the 4th generation K-pop scene, the girl group VVUP launches their…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop
  • i-dle’s 2025 creative output was really impressive

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I realized I’m a little biased but I wanted to take a moment to note the fairly insane creative output…

    Japan
  • An appreciation of ARrC’s Subtitling of content

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have recently been getting ARrC and was just checking if there content had English subtitles what I found was…

    Japan
  • They might actually succeed in re-popularizing girl groups in the US

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It seemed like a stretch, but Katseye proved it might be possible, and next year there should be at least…

    family, Japan
  • The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…

    China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, driver, history, Imjin War, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Scandal, Ukraine
  • K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Photo Credit: K-Land The K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST is making headlines this year with the announcement that Haru (formerly of NATURE)…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media
  • BTS Jin Illuminates SPUR Magazine January 2026 Covers with FRED Jewelry: A Masterclass in Quiet Luxury and Contemporary Elegance

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS Jin Illuminates SPUR Magazine January 2026 Covers with FRED Jewelry: A Masterclass in Quiet Luxury and Contemporary Elegance

    Photo Credits: SPUR Magazine FRED Jewelry BIGHIT MUSIC BTS’s Jin, ever the epitome of refined modernity, graces the covers of…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, study
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    Naver said Tuesday it has created a 700 billion-won ($476.4… Read more: Naver, Krafton, Mirae Asset launch $476.4 mil. AI fund in India
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    Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) has posted robust first-quarter earnings,… Read more: Incheon airport reports solid earnings on strong demand for Japan, China routes
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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