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  • Can I remove my kimchi from the fridge?

    Sep 3, 2025
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    Hello I was wondering if I can remove my box of kimchi from the fridge to outside room temp for…

    Kimchi
  • 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
  • Strong smells discomfort

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I don’t want to come off as disrespectful so don’t get me wrong. I am in Korea since…

    Kimchi, Subway
  • Homemade Korean Muksa-bal (묵사발) from my mother-in-law 🍲💚

    Aug 31, 2025
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    Homemade Korean Muksa-bal (묵사발) from my mother-in-law 🍲💚

    Nothing beats a refreshing bowl of muksa-bal (acorn jelly cold soup) in summer. My mother-in-law made this for us with…

    Kimchi
  • First attempt at radish kimchi

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Trying my hand had kkakdugi. Fingers crossed, I couldn’t get all the air pockets out. submitted by /u/Kooky_Survey_4497 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Survey
  • Kimchi Hollandaise Eggs Benedict with Gochugaru-Puffed Rice Crust

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Kimchi Hollandaise Eggs Benedict with Gochugaru-Puffed Rice Crust

    I’ve recently decided to return to my old hobby of cooking, and this is my second korean-fusion dish, after my…

    Cheese, fail, Kimchi, Soju
  • Made bibimguksu with ingredients I could find.

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Made bibimguksu with ingredients I could find.

    Couldn’t find wheat noodles or napa cabbage. So used regular cabbage to make kimchi, some egg noodles and expired gochujang.…

    Kimchi
  • White spot in bottom of jar

    Aug 29, 2025
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    White spot in bottom of jar

    I made this kimchi about a week ago. 4 days room temp and last 3 days in fridge. Today I…

    Kimchi
  • Add sauce?

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Add sauce?

    My knowledge of Korean food is basically Maangchi’s YouTube channel. Please be gentle if this is a silly question. I…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Question
  • kimchi jjigae

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    kimchi jjigae

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

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • 10pm food. Kimchi instant ramen ✨👏🏼 I love ittttt. Super sour kimchi under there as well.

    Aug 25, 2025
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    10pm food. Kimchi instant ramen ✨👏🏼 I love ittttt. Super sour kimchi under there as well.

    submitted by /u/Weare4llmadhere [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Why are korean words’ english spellings just…. wrong?

    Aug 25, 2025
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    For example, kimchi is actually gimchi. Last name Park, is actually Bak. Last name Kim? Also Gim. Last name Choi?…

    Kimchi
  • Plate of homemade food from my MIL.

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Plate of homemade food from my MIL.

    Excuse the kid’s toys 😂. My MIL cooked a big meal for my daughter’s birthday. MIL is from Jeollado region.…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • 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
  • Dak bulgogi for my daughter’s birthday

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Dak bulgogi for my daughter’s birthday

    If you give a kid bulgogi they will want to make ssam. Banchan are kimchi, oi muchim, and buchu kimchi.…

    Kimchi, LG
  • Hot kimchi ramen in the middle of summer… why does it taste even better?

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Hot kimchi ramen in the middle of summer… why does it taste even better?

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

    Kimchi
  • Help with radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi) !

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Hey everyone ! I recently discovered about Kkakdugi, and been wanting to give a shot at making kimchi from scratch…

    Kimchi
  • Kimchi jigae & galchi

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Kimchi jigae & galchi

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

    Kimchi
  • 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
  • First time kimchi questions

    Aug 19, 2025
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    First time kimchi questions

    So I’m making kimchi for the first time and I’m not too sure about some things, like: 1.Once I open…

    Kimchi, Question
  • Tuna kimbap (참치김밥) bibim-naengmyeon (비빔냉면) mul-naengmyeon (물냉면) and kimchi dumplings (김치만두)

    Aug 19, 2025
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    Tuna kimbap (참치김밥) bibim-naengmyeon (비빔냉면) mul-naengmyeon (물냉면) and kimchi dumplings (김치만두)

    Kimbap is homemade. I added lots of mustard and vinegar to the naengmyeon’s broth hence the color. I don’t like…

    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
  • What did school lunch look like in your country? 🇰🇷🇺🇸

    Aug 19, 2025
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    What did school lunch look like in your country? 🇰🇷🇺🇸

    I recently came across these two photos of lunchboxes—one Korean, one American—and it got me thinking about how different school…

    Kimchi
  • Favorite Kkaenip Namul (Perilla Leaf Salad) recipe?

    Aug 18, 2025
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    Favorite Kkaenip Namul (Perilla Leaf Salad) recipe?

    I love all things perilla so when I saw kkaenip numul make an appearance in a show I’m watching I…

    Kimchi
  • It’s a hot mess but day after bibimbap made into kimchi fried rice is the best!

    Aug 17, 2025
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    It’s a hot mess but day after bibimbap made into kimchi fried rice is the best!

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

    Bibimbap, Kimchi
  • The Great Soup Base Timing Debate 🍜 — Community Results Are In!

    Aug 17, 2025
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    The Great Soup Base Timing Debate 🍜 — Community Results Are In!

    Last week I asked r/KoreanFood: “When’s the perfect time to add the soup base in Korean ramen?” Dozens of comments…

    Cheese, Kimchi, Korean Ramen
  • 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
  • Homemade Kimchi Stew With Shrimp and Rice Cakes

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Homemade Kimchi Stew With Shrimp and Rice Cakes

    submitted by /u/-SpaghettiCat- [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • My wife’s pa kimchi

    Aug 13, 2025
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    My wife’s pa kimchi

    Costco had big bags of green onions so my wife made pa kimchi. She only used the smaller ones. So…

    Kimchi
  • I love garlic

    Aug 12, 2025
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    I love garlic

    Garlic with samgyeopsal is unbeatable. I can’t really eat raw garlic, so I always grill mine. Grilled kimchi with it…

    Kimchi
  • Is kimchi supposed to have a small hole in the center of the package

    Aug 12, 2025
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    Is kimchi supposed to have a small hole in the center of the package

    Hello everyone, yesterday I bought a bag of kimchi and noticed it had a small hole in the back. I…

    Kimchi
  • What are the staple cooking tools in a home Korean kitchen?

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey all, just joined. I love eating Korean food but have never made anything other than kimchi, and I want…

    Kimchi, Korean Food
  • Best store bought kimchi?

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Best store bought kimchi?

    These two are my favorite but what are yours? Looking for good recommendations! submitted by /u/bolinhadeovo90 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Second Time Making Banchan!

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Second Time Making Banchan!

    It was my first time trying most of these, and they all came out super tasty. I made gochujang chicken,…

    Kimchi
  • Container for self made kimchi

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Container for self made kimchi

    submitted by /u/AlternativeEnd7551 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Is this mold on my kimchi jar?

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Is this mold on my kimchi jar?

    I bought this kimchi from the store but when I got home I noticed something that looked fuzzy and white…

    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
  • 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