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  • Beef Soup & Kimchi Stew

    Jan 18, 2026
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    Beef Soup & Kimchi Stew

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

    Kimchi
  • As a native Korean who stayed a bit in the states, I have a question.

    Jan 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean, it’s honestly shocking to see so many people enjoying Doenjang-jjigae, Kimchi, and Kimchi-jjigae, and etc. It’s amazing…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, Question
  • Freezer Life

    Jan 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Freezer Life

    hello! how long can kimchi jjigae last in the freezer tyia submitted by /u/CommanderAlycia [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • I just made this for fun. Enjoy! korea food quiz

    Jan 17, 2026
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    I just made this for fun. Enjoy! korea food quiz

    I just made this for fun. Enjoy! https://preview.redd.it/gaf2b7cvstdg1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=37a825190f9dd79b27753811f8a304737830b593 cross clues Acorn jelly strips served in a cold, savory broth with…

    Cheese, Kimchi, Pork
  • Healing food, Korean style 🐔

    Jan 16, 2026
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    Healing food, Korean style 🐔

    Samgyetang porridge with kimchi. Nothing fancy — just food that makes you feel better.(especially when I have a cold) What…

    G7, Kimchi
  • K-Food essay series #4 Korean Flavors That Rainy Days Bring

    Jan 16, 2026
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    Do you like rainy days? For me, I don’t. I’m easily affected by the weather, so I feel sad when…

    Kimchi
  • Korean BBQ night while traveling: samgyeopsal, doenjang-jjigae, and all the ssam fixings

    Jan 16, 2026
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    Korean BBQ night while traveling: samgyeopsal, doenjang-jjigae, and all the ssam fixings

    We cooked this while traveling and it was so satisfying. Grilled samgyeopsal with doenjang-jjigae, kimchi, and fresh ssam 🤍 submitted…

    G7, Jjigae, Kimchi, travel
  • First Time Kimchi Jjigae

    Jan 15, 2026
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    First Time Kimchi Jjigae

    I got a ttukbaegi today and decided that I wanted to use it immediately, so decided to make some kimchi…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • What is better? Crispy Seaweed rolls or Kimchi Rice Ball with mozzarella inside?

    Jan 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I need help before I order. submitted by /u/Parchitax [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Made my own kimchi today!

    Jan 13, 2026
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    Made my own kimchi today!

    Now i have to let it ferment submitted by /u/Salty_Zebra5937 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • jeyuk-bokkeum bibimbap 🥵 x kimchi jeon is elite

    Jan 13, 2026
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    jeyuk-bokkeum bibimbap 🥵 x kimchi jeon is elite

    eating out of a hot stone is something every one should experience once – 10/10 recommend submitted by /u/SpicyPorkBun_88 [link]…

    Bibimbap, Kimchi, Pork
  • US dietary guideline recommends kimchi for 1st time, as ‘real food’ is emphasized

    Jan 10, 2026
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    US dietary guideline recommends kimchi for 1st time, as ‘real food’ is emphasized

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

    Kimchi
  • Kimchi Pancake (jeon) at Costco. Expensive, but delicious and convenient

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi Pancake (jeon) at Costco. Expensive, but delicious and convenient

    found at Fremont CA submitted by /u/kawi-bawi-bo [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Honey and garlic chicken breasts

    Jan 8, 2026
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    Honey and garlic chicken breasts

    Thinned chicken breasts seasened with salt and white pepper, coated in rice flour. I have roasted them in the pan…

    Kimchi, Suga
  • Dubu Jorim & Oi Kimchi & a Question

    Jan 7, 2026
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    Dubu Jorim & Oi Kimchi & a Question

    I’m a newcomer to Korean food but have been working through a new cookbook from the library, Umma. I’m learning…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Question
  • Two Dishes, One Pot: 냉수육+돼지국밥

    Jan 7, 2026
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    Two Dishes, One Pot: 냉수육+돼지국밥

    Hi everyone! Recently my wife made a Korean-style cold boiled pork set meal (naengsuyuk hansang) that’s been trending in Korea,…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Kimchi mayo fries

    Jan 5, 2026
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    Kimchi mayo fries

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

    Kimchi
  • Ongsimi red bean porridge 😊 It’s even more delicious when enjoyed with dongchimi and kimchi on a cold winter day.

    Jan 5, 2026
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    Ongsimi red bean porridge 😊 It’s even more delicious when enjoyed with dongchimi and kimchi on a cold winter day.

    submitted by /u/Ambitious_Storage666 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Mackerel braised with well-fermented aged kimchi is really delicious.

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Ambitious_Storage666 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters – you can find so great restaurants in Jongak

    Jan 3, 2026
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    Kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters – you can find so great restaurants in Jongak

    submitted by /u/PhilosophyHappy8023 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Oyster, Pork
  • [Homemade] Cast Iron Kimchi Fried Rice with Leftover Steak (Garlic & Onion Overload)

    Jan 3, 2026
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    [Homemade] Cast Iron Kimchi Fried Rice with Leftover Steak (Garlic & Onion Overload)

    Had some leftover steak from last night and didn’t want it to go to waste. I decided to make Kimchi…

    Kimchi, Suga
  • Homemade kimchi mandu

    Dec 31, 2025
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    Homemade kimchi mandu

    submitted by /u/james_strange71280 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Jarring day!

    Dec 31, 2025
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    Jarring day!

    The latest round of kimchi was ready. Four big jars, should last me… Um… about as long as it takes…

    Kimchi
  • Kimchi Jjigae

    Dec 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi Jjigae

    submitted by /u/VegetableRelation701 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew with sausage, ham, and kimchi)

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew with sausage, ham, and kimchi)

    부대찌개 submitted by /u/Low-Lie-9536 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Store Bought Kimchi unpasteurized bibigo

    Dec 28, 2025
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    Store Bought Kimchi unpasteurized bibigo

    Hey everyone, my Wife and me we love Korean Food and till we have a good batch of self made…

    germany, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • Hyunpung Dak Kalguksu

    Dec 28, 2025
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    Hyunpung Dak Kalguksu

    I was stationed in Waegwan South Korea for 2 years (2019-2021) with the US Army and it was the greatest…

    Kimchi, LG, Question
  • Spam Kimchi fried rice

    Dec 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/rainbowbunny_1004 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Kimchi!

    Dec 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My first time. 🥹 The quart jar will hang out in my fridge. The other two have fermentation lids on…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • My Kimchi doesn’t taste sour yet

    Dec 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I made napa cabbage kimchi 2 days ago. I live in Italy, it’s winter, and the temperature where…

    Advice, Kimchi, Question
  • Why Korean food is so different from Chinese or Japanese food: a cuisine shaped by scarcity, not abundance (feat. my dinner)

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Why Korean food is so different from Chinese or Japanese food: a cuisine shaped by scarcity, not abundance (feat. my dinner)

    https://preview.redd.it/dm1yjlj6va9g1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44e89d5e0c70394d60652151d335a163125e2a94 Hello from Seoul. I took this photo of my dinner a few days ago—Suyuk-gukbap (boiled pork soup), Sundae (Korean…

    history, Japan, Kimchi, Korean Food, Pork, Seoul, Suga
  • One of my favorite things is Korean dumplings.

    Dec 23, 2025
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    One of my favorite things is Korean dumplings.

    The slightly reddish kimchi dumplings & the one in the center is meat dumplings. Korean dumplings are really delicious. submitted…

    Kimchi
  • I accidentally put sunflower oil into kimchi while preparing it! Helpp

    Dec 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, i am sick as hell, and its my habit of doing something really tiring while i am sick or…

    Kimchi
  • Simple spam kimchi jjigae

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Simple spam kimchi jjigae

    Everyone is home for the holidays so you cook lunch for 12:30 and no one wants to wake up for…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry, Kimchi Jjigae

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry, Kimchi Jjigae

    제육볶음, 김치찌개 submitted by /u/Low-Lie-9536 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • ‘Kimchi’s effect goes this far?’: Study finds it not only boosts immunity but fine-tunes it

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    ‘Kimchi’s effect goes this far?’: Study finds it not only boosts immunity but fine-tunes it

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As seasonal respiratory infections such as colds and influenza increasingly overlap, attention is…

    Kimchi, study
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    BEIJING — A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race… Read more: Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
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    LOS ANGELES — Kim Sei-young had an eight-stroke lead with… Read more: Kim Sei-young blows all but 2 strokes of 8-shot lead in Los Angeles
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    KYIV, Ukraine — A gunman wielding an automatic weapon killed… Read more: Mass shooting in Ukraine’s capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed gunman
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    There is an old military instinct that many civilians find… Read more: Wars must end quickly

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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