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  • Nothing hits like a bowl of bibimbap. My ultimate korean food fave! 🥢

    May 12, 2025
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    Nothing hits like a bowl of bibimbap. My ultimate korean food fave! 🥢

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

    Bibimbap, Korean Food
  • What are some simple beginner banchans to learn?

    May 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know pretty much nothing about Korean food, this was recommended to me. submitted by /u/ThisPostToBeDeleted [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Help me guess how this lady seasons her jumeok bap

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This lovely lady runs a shop that sells ban chan and kimbap and other prepped korean food, but my favorite…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Suga
  • I made one of best Korean food

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I made one of best Korean food

    Kimchi bokembob submitted by /u/Immediate-Event-7212 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Korean Food
  • My go-to comfort food

    May 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    My go-to comfort food

    Life’s been a bit hectic lately, and work has me feeling the pressure. I figured I deserve a little treat,…

    Korean Food
  • CJ CheilJedang to open $72-million dumpling plant in Japan

    May 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ CheilJedang to open $72-million dumpling plant in Japan

    Bibigo products (Courtesy of CJ CheilJedang)  South Korea’s largest food company, CJ CheilJedang Corp., is shifting into high gear in…

    CJ Cheiljedang, germany, Global Expansion, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food
  • Decided to have Korean food for dinner

    May 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Decided to have Korean food for dinner

    Samsung chicken and Teriyaki chicken plus tteokbokki, kimchi and pickled radish submitted by /u/WhirlWindWish [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Samsung
  • What kind of Korean food can I make for foreigners?

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For Mother’s Day I’m hosting lunch at my house. The people attending will be my parents, sisters family and kids,…

    family, Korean Food, KT, LG, Parents
  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
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    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Pork cutlet and stir fried squid

    May 4, 2025
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    Pork cutlet and stir fried squid

    One of the best Korean restaurant in Texas. Their 곰탕 was also perfect! Their menu exactly taste like a Korean…

    Korean Food, Pork
  • Why do American food chains get nerfed in Korea?

    May 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Korean food is so good and standalone western inspired restaurants and fusion restaurants are so good. Like cheeseburgers, pasta etc.…

    Cheese, Korean Food
  • CJ CheilJedang scraps $3.5 bn green bio sale, shifts gears to expansion

    Apr 30, 2025
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    CJ CheilJedang scraps $3.5 bn green bio sale, shifts gears to expansion

    CJ Group is a leading South Korean food-to-entertainment conglomerate CJ CheilJedang Corp., South Korea’s largest food and beverage company, said…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Food
  • What Korean food would you never order at a restaurant?

    Apr 29, 2025
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    What Korean food would you never order at a restaurant?

    This is called agwi-jjim (아구찜 )and it’s not pleasant. I went with two ajumma on different occasion, the second time…

    Korean Food
  • Another legacy of Korean food

    Apr 27, 2025
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    Another legacy of Korean food

    Raw crab with soy sauce is just outstanding. Enjoy it with eyes 🙌🏻 submitted by /u/Spiritual-Hat-3890 [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Recipes for ceramic and stone pot bowls?

    Apr 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi Korean food lovers! I recently purchased a ceramic pot as well as a granite dolsot bowl. Aside from soups…

    Bibimbap, Korean Food
  • What would you like to try more?

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My parents are inviting my relatives to my parents place for dinner this month. My mom wants to make general…

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Korean Food, Koreans, LG, Parents
  • Pot luck at the office

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am the only Korean in my office; pretty diverse with a lot of Latino, Chinese and a few Persian…

    Korean Food, LG
  • I love Korean food, what is the yellow rectangular thing called?

    Apr 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I love Korean food, what is the yellow rectangular thing called?

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

    Korean Food
  • 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
  • Korean hotels bask in rising foreign visitors; travel agencies in trouble

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean hotels bask in rising foreign visitors; travel agencies in trouble

    Foreign tourists taste Korean food at a cultural festival in Seoul on April 18, 2025 (File photo by Yonhap) Hotels…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, K-pop, Korean Food, Koreans, martial law, Seoul, travel
  • Meet

    Apr 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Meet

    Samgyeopsal, radish cold noodles, rice, and cheonggukjang. This combination is one of the best combinations in Korean food. Cheonggukjang may…

    Korean Food
  • $41 for naengmyun and galbi?!

    Apr 20, 2025
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    $41 for naengmyun and galbi?!

    What’s your thoughts on paying $41 for this meal… 4-5pieces of galbi and naengmyun which was gone in maybe 5…

    Korean Food
  • Packet Naengmyeon questions

    Apr 20, 2025
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    Packet Naengmyeon questions

    Hi everyone! I’m a long time lover of Korean food based in the UK, but I’ve never tried Naengmyeon before.…

    Korean Food, Question
  • India: The most tantalizing frontier for K-food’s global ambitions

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    India: The most tantalizing frontier for K-food’s global ambitions

    K-pop girl group NewJeans is the global brand ambassador of Pepero, Lotte Wellfood’s iconic chocolate-covered pretzel stick South Korea’s processed…

    Buldak Ramen, K-pop, Korean Food, Lotte, Samyang
  • Orion behind original Choco Pie to invest $580 million in new plants

    Apr 16, 2025
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    Orion behind original Choco Pie to invest $580 million in new plants

    Orion Choco Pie (Courtesy of Orion)  Orion Corp., a South Korean confectionery and snack manufacturer, will pour in 830 billion…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Food, Lotte, Seoul
  • Korean Food List

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is anyone able to send me a list of the top 15-20 Korean dishes I can expect to see in…

    Korean Food, travel
  • What are you’re top go-to dishes to make?

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What are your favourite korean foods to make at home? Comfort foods? Date foods? Childhood favourites? submitted by /u/Mellow_Bubble_991 [link]…

    Korean Food
  • What staple ingredients to always have on hand?

    Apr 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was just wondering what are your main staple, fridge and cupboard ingredients to have on hand that allows you…

    family, Japan, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG
  • How I Ordered Korean Food Without a Korean Phone Number (It’s Possible)

    Apr 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m Korean, and I’ve seen many of my foreign friends struggle with Korean delivery apps—especially when it comes to language…

    Coupang, driver, Kakao, Korean Food
  • Had amazing Korean food in ATL. It was very….moving.

    Apr 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Had amazing Korean food in ATL. It was very….moving.

    submitted by /u/Loose-Waltz2544 [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Authentic Korean food? this is a restaurant from Florida USA

    Apr 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Authentic Korean food? this is a restaurant from Florida USA

    o, I tried this restaurant in Florida. I’m not sure if it’s authentic Korean food, but it tasted so good.…

    Korean Food
  • Guy from Montana wants authentic in Vegas.

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Heading to Vegas in 3 weeks and want to do some amazing Korean food. The only Korean food I’ve had…

    Korean Food
  • Second attempt at Korean food, bibimbap.

    Mar 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Second attempt at Korean food, bibimbap.

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

    Bibimbap, Korean Food
  • [Korea University] Few questions regarding Korean foods

    Mar 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m part of the university business school’s student society for business strategies. Apologies for making similar posts back to back,…

    Korean Food, Question, Survey
  • [Korea University] Please help us out with this survey on Korean food 🥺

    Mar 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    [Korea University] Please help us out with this survey on Korean food 🥺

    Hello everyone! I’m part of the university’s business strategy student society called the SBC (Strategies for global Business and Commerce).…

    Korean Food, Survey
  • Korean food

    Mar 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Need a best institute to learn Korean food cooking in london, any suggestions? submitted by /u/GBik06 [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
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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