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  • Budae jjigae

    Oct 25, 2025
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    Budae jjigae

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

    Jjigae
  • Trying to eat healthy so I made Doenjang-jjigae with every vegetables I had.

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Trying to eat healthy so I made Doenjang-jjigae with every vegetables I had.

    Onions, mushrooms, garlic and spinach. Plus tofu and scallions. submitted by /u/mlong14 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae
  • Question for dried anchovies

    Oct 21, 2025
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    I wanted to make sundubu jjigae today and wanted to use dried anchovies for the stock. When I came home…

    Jjigae, Question, Sundubu Jjigae
  • Kimchi stew for dinner — rich, spicy, and full of comfort.

    Oct 18, 2025
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    Kimchi stew for dinner — rich, spicy, and full of comfort.

    Some things never change: kimchi jjigae is just always delicious. submitted by /u/Heavy_Wishbone_2874 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • My first attempt at making kimchi jjigae

    Oct 17, 2025
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    My first attempt at making kimchi jjigae

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

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Kimchi recs?

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Can anyone recommend a good mild brand of kimchi? I can’t make it myself for various reasons, and I really…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Seafood sundubu jjigae with clams & shrimp

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Seafood sundubu jjigae with clams & shrimp

    What is your favorite sundubu jjigae? Beef sundubu jjigae? Or seafood sundubu jjigae? My Korean mom used to make seafood…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Sundubu Jjigae
  • What do you put in your Sundubu-jjigae ? Is there a classic, original or traditional sundubu-jjigae ?

    Oct 9, 2025
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    I saw maangchi Kimchi sundubu-jjigae 김치순두부찌개 but her recipe has pork belly. The sundubu-jjigae I ate in my city usually…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • Awesome Mackerels grilled in a Brazier (고등어 구이)

    Oct 5, 2025
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    Awesome Mackerels grilled in a Brazier (고등어 구이)

    We really enjoyed our grilled mackerels in Jongno last night. In addition to the fish and the included banchan, we…

    Jjigae
  • A few years of my Korean cooking journey in pictures

    Oct 4, 2025
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    A few years of my Korean cooking journey in pictures

    1 – Doenjang jjigae + spinach banchan, 2 – Kimchi jjigae, 3 – Bibimbap, 4 – Miyeokguk, 5 – Yukgaejang,…

    Bibimbap, Cheese, Jjigae, Kimchi, Sundubu Jjigae
  • Dolsot? Should I?

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Ok, I loooooooooove Korean food; have been making my own kimchi for the ver 10 years. I love love love…

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Pork
  • How did I do?

    Oct 1, 2025
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    How did I do?

    Cooked all these today! Still got a lot of room for improvements, but I’m quite happy with how they turned…

    Bossam, Jjigae, Pork
  • Tried kimchi jjigae for the first time

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Tried kimchi jjigae for the first time

    Ok I usually hate soup or stew but I’ve always thought that Koreans stews look more appetizing. I decided to…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Koreans
  • Am i the only one who feels Kimchi from these small packs tastes better?

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Am i the only one who feels Kimchi from these small packs tastes better?

    On my last day in Korea, my fridge was empty, so I had a proper meal at a nearby restaurant,…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Hello guys! I’m doing a cooking around the world project and Korea is coming up in a little while.

    Sep 25, 2025
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    Since I’m more learner than expert I would love your feedback on the dishes I’m planning to make. Generally the…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, LG
  • Sudubu jjigae

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Sudubu jjigae

    plus some Sam gyub Sal. (Pork belly) submitted by /u/Lostmywayoutofhere [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Pork
  • kimchi jjigae with pork belly and silken tofu

    Sep 21, 2025
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    kimchi jjigae with pork belly and silken tofu

    submitted by /u/Ellen-CherryCharles [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • What main should I make tonight based on the banchan/ingredients I have?

    Sep 20, 2025
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    Wondering if you all are down to play Chopped with me? 😂 Having a hard time deciding what to make…

    fail, Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Canadian Gal that loves Korean Cooking/Food

    Sep 13, 2025
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    Ive been watching Seonkyong Longest for about 8 years. Doobydobap as well. The obsession with Korean flavours are real. I…

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Korean BBQ : grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) is always

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Korean BBQ : grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) is always

    Korean style, grilled pork belly wrapped in lettuce with scallions, garlic and a bit of green onion oil sauce. Served…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • nothing like bibimbap+kimchi jjigae

    Sep 8, 2025
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    nothing like bibimbap+kimchi jjigae

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

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Cheese in budae-jjigae? Tried it and wow.

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Cheese in budae-jjigae? Tried it and wow.

    https://preview.redd.it/15t3czlws2nf1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2adc0ccb79fdfb6a76d1227f62bbf0b2a1a5c57 https://reddit.com/link/1n80t3u/video/iuk4awxxs2nf1/player Curious—what’s your must-add for budae-jjigae? For me it’s always ramen, dumplings, and cheese. Especially the cheese—it makes the…

    Cheese, Jjigae
  • I’m going to make kimchi fried rice. I have done something untraditional and added bun bo hue powder to the rice, but I use it to make kimchi make jjigae and I’ve had positive responses to it.

    Sep 2, 2025
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    What are your tips or tricks? Oyster sauce or no? Coat the rice with egg? I’ll be adding a poached…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Mystery, Oyster
  • Searching for Korean foods easy on a sensitive stomach

    Aug 31, 2025
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    So, I’ve been following Korean Bapsangs blog and making a lot of recipes from Japchae to jjajangmyeon to various jjigaes,…

    Ewha, Jjigae, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food
  • kimchi jjigae

    Aug 26, 2025
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    kimchi jjigae

    add sausages and hot pepper submitted by /u/JellyfishSensitive40 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Buldak Chicken Tofu Noodles

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Buldak Chicken Tofu Noodles

    I know this might be unsettling but I was craving buldak while trying to hit my protein macros 😂. Before…

    Jjigae, purpose, Seoul
  • Somewhat bitter aftertaste in kimchi jjigae, not sure what it could be

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Somewhat bitter aftertaste in kimchi jjigae, not sure what it could be

    I’ve made kimchi jjigae before and its always turned out fine. Made a giant batch yesterday and while it tasted…

    Ewha, Honda, Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • First time making kimchi-jjigae! Came out pretty good

    Aug 19, 2025
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    First time making kimchi-jjigae! Came out pretty good

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

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • My attempt at kimchi jjigae

    Aug 19, 2025
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    My attempt at kimchi jjigae

    I only read about it before I made it, not ever having it in person. I have no idea how…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • The taste I miss most: My mom’s doenjang-jjigae in a ttukbaegi

    Aug 19, 2025
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    The taste I miss most: My mom’s doenjang-jjigae in a ttukbaegi

    When I was kid, I used to love the doenjang-jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew) my mother made. Especially when she…

    Jjigae
  • Homemade Kimchi Jjigae 😍✨

    Aug 16, 2025
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    Homemade Kimchi Jjigae 😍✨

    Made my first homemade kimchi jjigae yesterday. I was although forced to use an anchovy instant broth as I cannot…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Dinner for Tonight

    Aug 15, 2025
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    Dinner for Tonight

    Sorry for the jjigae flair! For tonight’s dinner, I made bulgogi and two banchan (soy bean and spicy cucumber). What…

    Jjigae, LG
  • Ever heard of Hobak-jang(호박장)? I’ve never seen a restaurant selling this.

    Aug 10, 2025
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    Ever heard of Hobak-jang(호박장)? I’ve never seen a restaurant selling this.

    This is called Hobak-jang(호박장). Some people in Korea call it Hobak-jjigae (호박찌개 – zucchini stew), but honestly, it’s a totally…

    Jjigae, Koreans
  • Does anyone else feel like Korean soups/stews don’t get the same love as BBQ and fried chicken?

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Every time people talk about Korean food, it’s almost always BBQ, fried chicken, or maybe kimchi. But dishes like kimchi…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, korean soup, Social Media
  • First time making Budae Jjigae

    Jul 29, 2025
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    First time making Budae Jjigae

    It turned out very well imo, I will deffenitly make this dish again! submitted by /u/Independent_Leek_760 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae
  • Kimchi jjigae Pinay version

    Jul 26, 2025
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    Kimchi jjigae Pinay version

    My go to food especially on Saturday and lazy to do anything ✌️ submitted by /u/-star123- [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi
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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
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    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
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    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
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  • 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
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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