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  • PM meets Korean leaders, residents in New York

    Jan 25, 2026
    in News
    PM meets Korean leaders, residents in New York

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has met with Korean leaders and residents in New York to thank them for their contributions…

    Korean American, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues

    Jan 24, 2026
    in News
    Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues

    Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Saturday he has stressed to U.S. trade officials that Seoul’s investigation into e-commerce giant Coupang…

    Coupang, Korean American, Seoul, Stress
  • Korean American Christmas Day meal

    Dec 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean American Christmas Day meal

    Little bit of everything submitted by /u/hungrykoreanguy [link] [comments]

    Korean American
  • Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs,…

    Korean American, Military, North Korea, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • Snowboarder Choi Gaon wins 2nd consecutive halfpipe World Cup title

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Snowboarder Choi Gaon wins 2nd consecutive halfpipe World Cup title

    Teen snowboarder Choi Gaon has won a World Cup title in the women’s halfpipe for the second consecutive week. Choi…

    Japan, Korean American
  • KPop Demon Hunters heat stays strong as Golden posts 4th straight week at No. 2 on Hot 100

    Nov 19, 2025
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    KPop Demon Hunters heat stays strong as Golden posts 4th straight week at No. 2 on Hot 100

    A scene from KPop Demon Hunters The global momentum behind Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters continues to intensify, with…

    history, Korean American
  • ‘Golden’ Holds No. 2 on Hot 100 as OST of KPop Demon Hunters Marks 18 Weeks of Multi-Track Success”

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    ‘Golden’ Holds No. 2 on Hot 100 as OST of KPop Demon Hunters Marks 18 Weeks of Multi-Track Success”

    Still cut from KPop Demon Hunters The soundtrack of Netflix’s global hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters is extending its…

    K-pop, Korean American
  • Korean food recs with lots of dietary restrictions?

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Korean American here. I have friends I always want to invite over but they have lots of dietary restrictions: soy,…

    Bibimbap, Korean American, Korean Food, Suga
  • ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ EJAE gives shout-out to BTS and Blackpink’s Rosé, hopes to collaborate

    Oct 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ EJAE gives shout-out to BTS and Blackpink’s Rosé, hopes to collaborate

    EJAE. (Photo courtesy of Instagram) Ejae — the Korean American singer-songwriter who composed and performed “Golden”, the breakout theme song…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Korean American
  • Ejae, the voice behind KPop Demon Hunters’ Rumi, to release debut single ‘In Another World’ on Oct. 24

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Ejae, the voice behind KPop Demon Hunters’ Rumi, to release debut single ‘In Another World’ on Oct. 24

    Ejae(Photo: @ejae_k/Instagram) Ejae — the Korean American singer-songwriter who lent her soulful voice to Rumi in Netflix’s hit animated film…

    Korean American
  • Mom is Korean MAGA

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am a US born Korean American and my parents were born in the 50s. My mom has been watching…

    Hyundai, Jeju, Korean American, Koreans, martial law, Parents
  • US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    ICE leads a multi-agency operation at the construction site of the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy JV plant in Georgia on Sept.…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, Korean American, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Stress, travel, Warning
  • How long can you delay your start date?

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! For some background I’m Korean American and I’m looking to move to Korea sometime next year. I don’t need…

    Korean American
  • APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Cohen & Steers President & Chief Investment Officer Jon Cheigh (File photo by Cohen & Steers) Cohen & Steers Inc.,…

    Donald Trump, family, Japan, Korean American, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Is this guy bullying me?

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I’m in a Korean club at my college (located in America) I am 24M and there’s 3 other people…

    Kakao, Korean American, Peace
  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  

    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT)  Korean dining chains are springing up across the US, fueled…

    Bibimbap, CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Samyang
  • Does being a dual citizen mean I have to enlist?

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was born in Korea but am only half Korean by ethnicity and Hold Dual Citizenship (Korea and Japan) by…

    Japan, Korean American
  • Customized Son Heung-Min LAFC jersey in Korean Caligraphy

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Customized Son Heung-Min LAFC jersey in Korean Caligraphy

    I have a streetwear brand where I also repurpose/customize soccer jerseys as it is a passion of mine. Previously I…

    Korean American, purpose, Son Heung-min
  • Huntr/x’ Golden from KPop Demon Hunters rules Billboard by topping Hot 100 Chart

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Huntr/x’ Golden from KPop Demon Hunters rules Billboard by topping Hot 100 Chart

    ▲ “Golden” Official Lyric Video | KPop Demon Hunters | Sony Animation A fictional K-pop girl group from a Netflix…

    BTS, K-pop, Korean American
  • Violent Crime Stats: US vs. Korea

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There were many Korean articles about Sonny’s umbrella ‘controversy’ originally engineered by a Korean feminist X user. The original post…

    Controversy, Crime, Korean American, Korean Art, purpose, Sex, Social Media
  • US immigration authorities detain Korean green card holder – The Korea Times

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    US immigration authorities detain Korean green card holder – The Korea Times

    A Korean living in the United States as a permanent resident has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities amid a…

    Donald Trump, family, Korean American, request, Stress
  • HYBE, Paramount to bring KPop Demon Hunters’ star to life in idol film

    Jul 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE, Paramount to bring KPop Demon Hunters’ star to life in idol film

    J-young Yoo plays Zoey, the youngest of the girl group Huntrix in the animated film KPop Demon Hunters (Screenshot captured…

    family, K-pop, Korean American, Teenager
  • Help with transliteration (Son’s name)

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, Korean American here. I can read and write 한글 but am having trouble with my son’s name. We named…

    Korean American
  • Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    As protests against the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants continued for a fourth day in Los Angeles (LA), the…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, Korean American, Koreans, Protest, purpose, Social Media
  • Who puts green beans in kimbap

    May 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys, Korean American here So as is required i love kimbap, and have been hella impressed with a lot…

    family, Korean American, Seoul
  • How we make kimchi at our off grid homestead ✌☺️

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How we make kimchi at our off grid homestead ✌☺️

    Hey Folx! My girfriend Grace and I live on a small off grid homeatead and we try to be self…

    Kimchi, Korean American, Korean Food, Oyster
  • Can someone explain this phenomenon of Western women visiting or moving to South Korea for romance?

    Apr 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This doesn’t seem to be happening in any other Asian country, just South Korea. Not even Japan or China. As…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Korean American
  • Legal Korean American Detained by ICE

    Mar 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Legal Korean American Detained by ICE

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

    Korean American
  • Feeling a bit agitated visiting motherland again for the first time in 6 years

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Context: I’m korean American. Last time I was in Korea was 6 years ago when I was 12-13. My parents…

    family, Korean American, Parents, study
  • Performing at a Korean Culture Show at a College in the US – Need Song Recs

    Mar 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! So for context, I’m a Korean American, and I’ll be performing at a Korean Culture Show hosted at a…

    Korean American
  • Learn Korean and understand cooking videos at Korean American Center’s King Sejong Institute program – In person and virtual classes offered. Multiple levels available, no experience required.

    Mar 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Learn Korean and understand cooking videos at Korean American Center’s King Sejong Institute program – In person and virtual classes offered. Multiple levels available, no experience required.

    submitted by /u/HugeFoot6185 [link] [comments]

    Korean American
  • I FINISHED BASIC TRAINING!!

    Feb 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello 전우들, I just finished basic training. It was a long 7 weeks (including 설날) but I was able to…

    Korean American, Korean Language, Military, Parents
  • Korean American thinking about performing conscription at the age of 31.

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As the title says I’m a 31 year old Korean American dual citizen male thinking about performing his conscription of…

    Advice, Korean American, Military, Old Korea
  • Are there any funny korean social media accounts out there

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Im posting this here because it’s prob the sub with the best demographic for this post 💀 So I’m Korean…

    Japan, Korean American, KT, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Jan 14, 2025
    in History
    The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day

    Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…

    Bibimbap, BTS, cold war, Demographics, Discrimination, Discussion, family, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, korean immigrants, Korean Language, Korean War, Koreans, Lawmakers, LG, Military, Old Korea, Politics, Suga, World War

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Latest Korean News

  • Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)February 21, 2026
    According to Walter Hillier, the British consul to Korea from… Read more: Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)
  • Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean OlympianFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong became South… Read more: Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean Olympian
  • S. Korea wins silver in men’s short track relayFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — South Korea seized the silver medal in the… Read more: S. Korea wins silver in men’s short track relay
  • Short tracker bids adieu to Olympics after record-setting runFebruary 21, 2026
    South Korean short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong bid… Read more: Short tracker bids adieu to Olympics after record-setting run
  • S. Korean short trackers win gold, silver in women’s 1,500mFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — Short track speed skaters Kim Gil-li and Choi… Read more: S. Korean short trackers win gold, silver in women’s 1,500m

Latest Community Feeds

  • how do stats-obsessed fans find enjoyment in kpop… doesn’t it get tiring?February 21, 2026
  • Weekly Social Media ThreadFebruary 21, 2026
  • Another charm Korean dumpling.February 21, 2026
  • Kpop journal – how do you use it, what would you like from it?February 21, 2026
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  • Wtf is HYBE doing with their GG’s? Every single one has problemsFebruary 21, 2026
  • Jjajang vs GanjjajangFebruary 21, 2026
  • Have you ever tried jjajang tteokbokki? ^^ It’s tastier than I expected~~ I also enjoyed the fried rice—thank you, it was delicious!February 21, 2026
  • Official lyrics and line distributions videosFebruary 21, 2026
  • Are there any groups where the members have conflicts with each other? Or maybe not a real conflict, but they don’t get along very well.February 21, 2026
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tombFebruary 21, 2026
  • My attempt at Kimchi Sundubu JjigaeFebruary 21, 2026
  • Cast iron simmered brisket (Korean suyuk) with fresh napa cabbage geotjeoriFebruary 20, 2026
  • Game mocking martial law pulledFebruary 20, 2026
  • Korean Food Wholesale in IndiaFebruary 20, 2026
  • Korean Convenience Store Snack Haul from My TripFebruary 20, 2026
  • What’s the best way to enjoy samgyeopsal?February 20, 2026
  • Im new to kpop, can you help me find songs?February 20, 2026
  • ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars call for Korean culture to be mainstream: “Drop the K”February 20, 2026
  • What’s the K-pop equivalent of the “Khia Asylum”?February 20, 2026

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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