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  • Late chuseok in southern Spain

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Late chuseok in southern Spain

    We just finished preparing our winter kimchi and 시래기 siraegi. Some photos of our last days of preparations and harvests.…

    Chuseok, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • What’s the name of this side dish?

    Nov 9, 2025
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    What’s the name of this side dish?

    I love it so much and want to learn how to make it at home. I’m pretty sure it’s zucchini…

    Kimchi
  • Cold Noodle Broth?

    Nov 6, 2025
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    Hello! I’ve recently been craving Korean cold noodles and have been buying the prepackaged stuff. I’ve started to wonder if…

    Kimchi
  • It’s a personal record. Two kinds of kimchi in 2 days! 파 and 배추 specifically.

    Nov 5, 2025
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    It’s a personal record. Two kinds of kimchi in 2 days! 파 and 배추 specifically.

    Making a version of dwaeji jjim with pork loin as the main. Rice ftw! submitted by /u/Mystery-Ess [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Mystery, Pork
  • White/pink stuff on homemade kimchi

    Nov 5, 2025
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    White/pink stuff on homemade kimchi

    So I made this kimchi around 3 months ago maybe I cannot remember and I haven’t ate it in a…

    Kimchi
  • Korean quality of food

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Hi gang. I really enjoy Korean food and watching Koreans cook. Unfortunately it’s hard not to notice that most of…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Koreans
  • Not very picturesque, but it was so comforting

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Not very picturesque, but it was so comforting

    I was so angry when I first tried kimchi jjigae because I waited waaaay too long to try it and…

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • help! what is this pink slimy stuff in my kimchi?

    Nov 3, 2025
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    help! what is this pink slimy stuff in my kimchi?

    submitted by /u/Aggravating_Sea_4633 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • A pork soup restaurant that’s been featured in the Michelin Guide for several years

    Nov 2, 2025
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    A pork soup restaurant that’s been featured in the Michelin Guide for several years

    It’s called “Gwanghwamun Gukbap” and apparently, they’ve been getting the Michelin sticker for years now. Unlike typical pork soup, their…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Ways to use up Buchu Kimchi

    Nov 2, 2025
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    I bought a decent quantity of chive kimchi at my local Korean market as an impulse because I love cabbage…

    Kimchi
  • Bulgogi pizza with kimchi

    Oct 31, 2025
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    submitted by /u/laterdude [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, LG
  • Finally Made My Own Kimchi and It Actually Slaps 🔥 What Do You Add to Yours?

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Finally Made My Own Kimchi and It Actually Slaps 🔥 What Do You Add to Yours?

    I’ve been wanting to make kimchi forever and finally did it! Turned out super flavorful – spicy, garlicky, and just…

    Kimchi
  • Which kimchi is the best ?

    Oct 30, 2025
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    Which kimchi is the best ?

    I never tired kimchi so I am curious to try it . Cab suggestion on which one to buy ?…

    Kimchi
  • Kimchi Mandu Jjigae

    Oct 29, 2025
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    Kimchi Mandu Jjigae

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

    Jjigae, Kimchi
  • Help identifying side dishes

    Oct 29, 2025
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    Help identifying side dishes

    I got some Jook today and it came with these side dishes. I didn’t know the names of the two…

    Kimchi
  • Dubu kimchi

    Oct 26, 2025
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    Dubu kimchi

    This has recently become an absolute favorite food in my household. This time I had some pork belly I needed…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • I made Tteok-bokki and Braised tofu both with enoki mushrooms. Made the Tteok-bokki with kimchi in the sauce and man oh man was it ever a delish meal. I finally made my own kimchi so I could make these dishes 😋 ☺️

    Oct 26, 2025
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    I made Tteok-bokki and Braised tofu both with enoki mushrooms. Made the Tteok-bokki with kimchi in the sauce and man oh man was it ever a delish meal. I finally made my own kimchi so I could make these dishes 😋 ☺️

    Braised tofu pic 1, Tteok-bokki pic 2 submitted by /u/sewingdreamer [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Heart Kimchi fried rice🫶🏻

    Oct 25, 2025
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    Heart Kimchi fried rice🫶🏻

    I do not know the name of space lol It taste really yammmmmmmy!😙 submitted by /u/k1120403ky [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • beef kimchi fried rice I had for dinner

    Oct 25, 2025
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    beef kimchi fried rice I had for dinner

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

    Kimchi
  • Need help for my kimchi

    Oct 25, 2025
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    It’s my second time making this and I’m so anxious because it is our project. The first one that I…

    Kimchi
  • Winter kimchi is coming!!!!

    Oct 25, 2025
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    Winter kimchi is coming!!!!

    9kg dog for scale submitted by /u/Alefolk [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Pork belly kimchi fried rice

    Oct 25, 2025
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    Pork belly kimchi fried rice

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

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Altari kimchi tastes great no matter when you eat it

    Oct 24, 2025
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    Altari kimchi tastes great no matter when you eat it

    submitted by /u/kmg9928 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Homemade kimbap

    Oct 24, 2025
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    Homemade kimbap

    With beef, restaurant bought kimchi and barley tea. submitted by /u/Cfutly [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • Kimchi brands

    Oct 23, 2025
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    I used to love KJs kimchi. I loved that it was super sour, not too sweet, fizzy, and most importantly,…

    Kimchi
  • Japchae with Kimchi from Julie’s Korean Kitchen at Farmer’s Market 🍜🇰🇷

    Oct 21, 2025
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    Japchae with Kimchi from Julie’s Korean Kitchen at Farmer’s Market 🍜🇰🇷

    Treated myself to a comforting plate of japchae today — glass noodles stir-fried with veggies and a little bit of…

    Kimchi
  • My go-to easy lunch

    Oct 21, 2025
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    My go-to easy lunch

    Rice, homemade kimchi, and stir-fried vegetables (my radish, carrot, onion, and zucchini in this case) with canned spicy mackerel. The…

    Kimchi
  • Cold-weather Dinner 🍲 — Simple Homemade Tteok-mandu Soup with Fried Chicken & Salad

    Oct 21, 2025
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    Cold-weather Dinner 🍲 — Simple Homemade Tteok-mandu Soup with Fried Chicken & Salad

    The weather suddenly turned cold this week, so I wanted something warm for dinner. I bought everything from Lotte Mart,…

    Kimchi, Lotte
  • My go to meal. Kimchi fried rice with bacon.

    Oct 19, 2025
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    My go to meal. Kimchi fried rice with bacon.

    submitted by /u/mlong14 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi
  • 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
  • Whenever I’m too exhausted to cook — stir fried meat and kimchi come in clutch every time

    Oct 18, 2025
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    Whenever I’m too exhausted to cook — stir fried meat and kimchi come in clutch every time

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

    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
  • Quick CU Convenience Store Dinner 🍔🥤

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Quick CU Convenience Store Dinner 🍔🥤

    After work, I didn’t feel like cooking, so I just grabbed a few things from CU. Simple dinner, but surprisingly…

    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
  • Real dish?

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Real dish?

    Hello! I recently made some kimchi stew and decided why not throw in enough rice to absorb all the soup.…

    Kimchi
  • purple napa cabbage kimchi!

    Oct 11, 2025
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    purple napa cabbage kimchi!

    Found these at a local farmers market, knew I had to kimchi them! I am wondering what this will look…

    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