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  • Five Ingredients Every Beginner Needs to Start Cooking Korean Food (and Why They Matter)

    Nov 11, 2025
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    Hey everyone, I just shared a first mini kitchen thought on my blog Shared Chopsticks (link at bottom). For this…

    Korean Food
  • Korean Food to Make for Boyfriend’s Birthday

    Nov 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m hoping to get some advice on a few classic, delicious Korean dishes I can make for my boyfriend’s birthday…

    Advice, Korean Food, LG
  • 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
  • Ever tried tteokbokki? Korea’s most addictive street food 🔥🇰🇷

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Ever tried tteokbokki? Korea’s most addictive street food 🔥🇰🇷

    I recently wrote about tteokbokki, a spicy rice cake dish that’s loved all over Korea. What makes it interesting isn’t…

    K-drama, Korean Food
  • Ktown&Gardena&Camping

    Nov 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Ktown&Gardena&Camping

    Tteokbokki and soondae are honestly some of my favourite foods. Where do you guys usually get the best ones? I…

    Korean Food, KT, Pork
  • Korean quality of food

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    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
  • absolutely would LOVE to try it but idk where to get it in America.

    Nov 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Always wanted to try Korean food aside from noodles, like rice triangles, or dakgangjeong. Specifically fish or meat, but idk…

    Korean Food
  • My favorite Korean food, Pig colon filled with blood and noodles, with additional steamed heart and lungs, liver, etc

    Nov 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    My favorite Korean food, Pig colon filled with blood and noodles, with additional steamed heart and lungs, liver, etc

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

    Korean Food
  • Looking for traditional Korean food in Hongdae, Seoul, Korea?

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Looking for traditional Korean food in Hongdae, Seoul, Korea?

    Check this out! He’s posted detailed instructions for enjoying his restaurant in eight languages, free of charge, so even if…

    Korean Food, KT, Seoul
  • Is this Korean food or not?

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Is this Korean food or not?

    Does that really matter? submitted by /u/upperCamelCase-4005 [link] [comments]

    Korean Food
  • Korean-Culture & Korean-Food fans, I Need Your Help!

    Oct 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean-Culture & Korean-Food fans, I Need Your Help!

    Hello everyone! I’m a student working on a new food concept, and I’d love to get your valuable insights, especially…

    family, Korean Food, Survey
  • I made a simple Bibimbap Bowl (I am from India)

    Oct 29, 2025
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    I made a simple Bibimbap Bowl (I am from India)

    I made bibimbap for myself… Eating Korean food refreshes my soul lol. submitted by /u/prabalxp [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap, Korean Food
  • Korean food exports hit record $8.5 bn in Jan-Sept, led by ramen, seaweed

    Oct 29, 2025
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    Korean food exports hit record $8.5 bn in Jan-Sept, led by ramen, seaweed

    Korean ramen products displayed at a grocery store in Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s food exports hit a record…

    Japan, Korean Food, Korean Ramen, Seoul
  • Good Korean soup for people who aren’t use to Korean food?

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have a Korean friend who just moved here (Washington state). We’re having a bread and soup social at church…

    Korean Food, korean soup
  • K-beauty, K-food on diverging paths in M&A market

    Oct 26, 2025
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    K-beauty, K-food on diverging paths in M&A market

    Visitors explore products at a cosmetics brand booth during a Korean beauty exhibition in 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) K-beauty and…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Controversy, fail, Global Expansion, Joseon, Korean Food, Medical, Ourhome, Samyang
  • From K-beauty to K-dentistry, Korea’s next wave has dazzling smile

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    From K-beauty to K-dentistry, Korea’s next wave has dazzling smile

    A patient receives a dental treatment at a clinic in South Korea After the K-beauty, K-content and K-food, it’s now…

    Celebrity, Curiosity, driver, K-pop, Korean Food, Medical, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • 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
  • Making Korean Food as a College Student

    Oct 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys! To start off, I’m a Sophomore in college living on a meal plan as of now. However, next…

    Advice, Korean Food
  • Korean Food Misunderstandings

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was watching the most recent Doobydobap video of her 100rs in London, especially as a medium term London resident…

    Korean Food, Koreans
  • Was I wrong to give a homeless felon named Brian Youngrak Son some Korean food to help him survive?

    Oct 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am fully aware that the man has an expired visa, which is a serious issue, and that he’s a…

    Korean Food
  • my ultimate comfort food

    Oct 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    my ultimate comfort food

    honestly, I wasn’t even a big fan of Korean food before but my friend made me try this one dish…

    Korean Food
  • Feeling down lately so I treat myself with some Korean foods

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Feeling down lately so I treat myself with some Korean foods

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

    Korean Food
  • Missing Korean food already!

    Oct 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was in Seoul for one week last week. Now that I’m back in Los Angeles, my palate is craving…

    Korean Food, Seoul
  • 10 Jungkook’s favorite Korean food

    Oct 6, 2025
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    10 Jungkook’s favorite Korean food

    BTS Jungkook is famous for foodie haha I collected Jungkook’s favorite Korean food with drink and also ice cream!! If…

    BTS, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • What’s the best Korean food you can try in US?

    Oct 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For me it’s kookbap, ramen, bibimbap. submitted by /u/Environmental_Sun761 [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap, Korean Food
  • Anyone in pune wants to try korean foood spots nearby??!!

    Oct 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hiiiii, so I live in Dhankawadi and have been craving Korean food lately. The only problem? I have zero friends…

    Korean Food
  • Dolsot? Should I?

    Oct 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Ok, I loooooooooove Korean food; have been making my own kimchi for the ver 10 years. I love love love…

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Pork
  • What the best kind of Kimbap?

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    While I do enjoy Korean food, I’m still new to the cuisine. I want to try Kimbap but I don’t…

    Korean Food
  • I want to eat like a Korean for a month

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I love Korean food but I don’t know the first thing about it. Every time I go to a Korean…

    Korean Food
  • CJ Cheiljedang to sell animal feed arm to Royal De Heus for $854.5 million

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ Cheiljedang to sell animal feed arm to Royal De Heus for $854.5 million

    South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang Corp. will sell its wholly-owned feed and livestock subsidiary, Asia’s largest in the industry,…

    CJ Cheiljedang, fail, family, Korean Food
  • I could eat this every day

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I could eat this every day

    I loooove all Korean food but bibimbap it’s just so comforting to me. Instead of bulgogi I press and grate…

    Bibimbap, Korean Food, LG
  • UCK Partners commences sale of Costco-supplier Umji Food

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    UCK Partners commences sale of Costco-supplier Umji Food

    (Screenshot from Umji Food’s Instagram) Seoul-based buyout firm UCK Partners has launched the sale of Umji Food Co., a Korean…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Seoul
  • Korean fried chicken for a dinner party

    Sep 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys, I love cooking Korean food for my friends and want to throw another dinner party. Usually I made…

    Korean Food, LG
  • What’s your favorite Korean food to eat in autumn? 🍂

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve noticed every season in Korea has its own special foods. For autumn, what dishes or snacks do you immediately…

    Korean Food, Koreans
  • CJ Group steps up European push with K-entertainment

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ Group steps up European push with K-entertainment

    KCON 2024 Dream Stage (Courtesy of CJ) With Korean pop culture sweeping Europe, South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, whose empire…

    CJ Cheiljedang, germany, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food
  • Lotte to launch 2-3 new high-end malls in Vietnam, building on West Lake Hanoi success

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte to launch 2-3 new high-end malls in Vietnam, building on West Lake Hanoi success

    An aerial view of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi Lotte Shopping Co., South Korea’s leading retailer, plans to open two…

    Korean Food, Korean House, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
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    K-pop girl group NewJeans After a year of uncertainty, all… Read more: NewJeans to Restart Activities in 2025; Boosting HYBE Outlook

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  • I feel bad for groups like Lesserafim and Itzy who’s been nothing but consistent, hardworking and professionalNovember 13, 2025
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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