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  • What are some songs where you feel the language or the original members are “irreplaceable”?

    Dec 23, 2025
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    K-pop production is incredibly high-quality, and many songs are so well-made that they sound great regardless of the language or…

    K-pop, Korean Language
  • The Reason Why Korean Men Are Insecure About “🤏”

    Dec 6, 2025
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    The Reason Why Korean Men Are Insecure About “🤏”

    As someone deeply concerned about digital sexual crimes, dating violence, and structural discrimination against women in South Korea, I find…

    BBC, Controversy, Crime, Discrimination, family, Feminism, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, netizens, Politics, Protest, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Stress
  • Recent vinyl record purchase: 선이와 훈이 – 못잊을 사람 – 날두고 가려므나

    Nov 18, 2025
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    Recent vinyl record purchase: 선이와 훈이 – 못잊을 사람 – 날두고 가려므나

    I am enjoying collecting South Korean music from the 1970’s. Because I don’t speak or read Korean language, I wanted…

    Korean Language
  • Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Every November, South Korea comes to a standstill for its infamous college entrance exam. Shops are shut, flights are delayed…

    BBC, family, history, Korean History, Korean Language, Question, Seoul, study
  • Jaehyun from Boynextdoor has lived a crazy life and we should talk about it😭

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Recently, at a Boynextdoor fansign, a fan asked Jaehyun if he had any work experience before debuting as an idol.…

    Japan, K-pop, Korean Language
  • Native Chinese, looking for Korean language exchange,

    Oct 29, 2025
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    Korean language beginner, can speak english, would like to find a native korean for language exchange, if you want to…

    Korean Language
  • Help with letter

    Oct 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys, I would like if some Korean person (who also knows English) help me translating this letter into Korean…

    Kia, Korean Language, Seoul, squid game
  • Someone just entered our room at night and im freaking out

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We are renting a small room in seoul as we are doing a korean language course. We have been here…

    Korean Language, Seoul
  • jobs with art and korean?

    Sep 26, 2025
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    i’m an american majoring in studio art but might also major in asian studies. i want to have a career…

    Korean Language
  • Scholarship Advice for a Graduate Program in Korea

    Sep 20, 2025
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    Hi everyone! I’m a filipino and a graduating chemical engineering student. I’m going to apply for an integrated MS-PhD program…

    Advice, Korean Language, Question, Seoul
  • Korean Language Program in Daejeon

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Hi all, I’m hoping there would be someone who can recommend me a good university/school for Korean Language Program in…

    Daejeon, Korean Language, Seoul
  • Korean language is intimidating

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I’ve lived in Korea for a little over a year so i decided you know what I should learn…

    Korean Language, Koreans
  • Gangnam Style is still the most popular KOREAN song

    Aug 1, 2025
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    with the recent popularity of Kpop Demon Hunters and it’s English Kpop songs and other English releases from top groups—APT,…

    Korean Language
  • The golden age of Korean language education is failing the teachers who made it possible

    Jun 15, 2025
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    fail, Korean Language
  • Help name these dishes?

    Jun 6, 2025
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    Help name these dishes?

    A Korean language exchange friend sent this table of food from a family gathering on Jeju Island. What are the…

    family, Jeju, Korean Language
  • Looking for a Korean Language Academy

    May 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I’m looking to learn Korean and want to enroll in a language academy in Seoul. I don’t live too…

    Korean Language, Seoul, travel
  • KT rolls out large language model tailored for Thai

    Apr 15, 2025
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    KT rolls out large language model tailored for Thai

    KT employees are testing the Thai-specific LLM (Courtesy of KT) South Korean telecom service provider KT Corp. has built a…

    history, Korean Language, KT, Politics
  • Welcome to r/korea!

    Apr 5, 2025
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    This subreddit is dedicated to discussions about Korea, covering topics such as news, culture, history, politics, and societal issues. Whether…

    Busan, Discussion, history, Kakao, Korean Art, Korean Language, Military, Politics, Question, request, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Tips to remember, understand and differentiate between Korean names.

    Mar 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I can’t speak nor understand Korean language even a tiny bit. But I love watching kdrama. I’ve a really hard…

    Korean Language, korean names
  • Samsung lowers bar for hiring foreign talent in South Korea

    Feb 24, 2025
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    Samsung lowers bar for hiring foreign talent in South Korea

    South Korea’s biggest business group Samsung has sweetened the pot to win a technology talent war by lowering the bar…

    birthrate, Korean Language, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Funny channels about Korean language

    Feb 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m learning Korean and I guess because it’s similar enough for the YT algorithm, I keep getting recommended various Japanese…

    Japan, Korean Language, LG
  • Resources for finding biological father in Korea

    Feb 20, 2025
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    Resources for finding biological father in Korea

    안녕하세요! I’m a Korean Adoptee and looking for my biological father. I do have contact with my biological mother and…

    family, Kakao, Korean Language
  • Green Korean or Winter Korean Hagwon for 1 month?

    Feb 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have around 1 month to spare in Korea and I’d like to spend it in an intensive Korean language…

    family, Korean Language
  • 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
  • Questions regarding Korean language for my child

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys, I’ll make a long story short, married a korean woman, we’re living outside of korea, and will be…

    Advice, family, Korean Language, Question
  • Need tips on podcasts for my 80 y.o. Korean mom

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My mom is Korean, but lives in the US. I’d like to set up a tablet for her so that…

    Crime, Korean Language
  • 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
  • Are there any efforts, present or past, to “purify” the Korean language of Chinese loanwords?

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, annyeong haseyo ! I was reading about Korean language and learned that apparently up to 70% (according to higher…

    Korean Language, Politics, Question
  • Working While Studying

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Community

    Hello! I’m planning on moving on a student visa for Korean language school this Fall 2025. I know you can…

    Korean Language, study
  • American here, I have questions about the Korean age system for Koreans

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    Hi, so, I don’t know anyone who is Korean IRL, but I’ve always been interested in learning about random cultural…

    Korean Language, Koreans, Question, Social Media, travel
  • Do you guys consider XG as a K-pop group?

    Dec 23, 2024
    in Community

    XG is at an interesting case when discussing the boundaries of K-pop. Their characteristics blur traditional definitions which makes their…

    Japan, K-pop, Korean Language
  • The Evolution of Korean Democracy: A Journey Through Suppression and Resistance

    Dec 3, 2024
    in History
    The Evolution of Korean Democracy: A Journey Through Suppression and Resistance

    Ancient Foundations of Korean Governance The early governance systems of Korea can be traced back to ancient states such as…

    Baekje, Democracy, Goguryeo, Gojoseon, Goryeo, history, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Joseon, Justice, korean democracy, Korean History, Korean Language, Korean War, Koreans, martial law, Military, North Korea, Peace, Perspectives, Protest, Silla, Three Kingdom
  • OpenAI, KDB to collaborate to enhance S.Korean AI ecosystem

    Nov 26, 2024
    in News
    OpenAI, KDB to collaborate to enhance S.Korean AI ecosystem

    Kang Seok-hoon, Chairman of Korea Development Bank (right) and Jason Kwon, OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer The US-based OpenAI and Korea…

    Korea Development, Korean Language
  • Do Korean fans not use AO3 cuz I barely see Korean language kpop fanfics getting a lot of views or kudos?

    Nov 12, 2024
    in Community

    Do Korean fans not use AO3 cuz I barely see Korean language kpop fanfic getting a lot of views or…

    Korean Language
  • Korean movies for New Year/Christmas time

    Nov 12, 2024
    in Community

    Hi everyone! I’m a Korean language teacher and during holidays we like to watch movies that are somehow on theme…

    Korean Language, Koreans
  • Where can I find communities for real-time immersion in Korean conversations?

    Oct 26, 2024
    in Community

    Hi everyone ! Me and a friend are planning to move to korea, we would like to have an immersion…

    Korean Language
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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