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  • Koreans in Manila

    May 28, 2025
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    I wonder if there are any Koreans here currently living in Manila, Philippines. How’s your experience? Can you compare your…

    Koreans
  • Homemade korean ramen

    May 27, 2025
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    I’m new to korean culinary and Ive obsessed with korean creamy noodles, but all the recipes seem to use store…

    Korean Ramen, Koreans
  • This is a question that only Koreans get asked.

    May 26, 2025
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    Fuck this is so fucking funny lol submitted by /u/Forsaken_Vacation793 [link] [comments]

    Koreans, Question
  • OpenAI sets up subsidiary in Korea with top paid ChatGPT users outside US

    May 26, 2025
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    OpenAI sets up subsidiary in Korea with top paid ChatGPT users outside US

    Jason Kwon, Open AI’s chief strategy officer (CSO), speaks during a media briefing in Seoul on May 26, 2025 OpenAI…

    Japan, Kakao, Korea Development, Koreans, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • Inherent trait? Is this true?

    May 26, 2025
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    Inherent trait? Is this true?

    I discovered this post on r/Philippines after I snooped on a random poster on r/mildlyinfuriating who was complaining about paywalled…

    Koreans
  • LGBT questions

    May 24, 2025
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    Hey guys, I know that there are going to be pride parades going on soon and while I do want…

    Daejeon, Koreans, LG, Question, Seoul, travel
  • Korean games and Pay2Win

    May 24, 2025
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    Hello all, Wondering if any Koreans know the history or the reasoning behind why Korean games (mmo’s) and super pay2win…

    history, Koreans
  • How is Korean rock music from the 1960’s to the 1980’s viewed by the majority of Koreans (older and younger) in comparison to Anglo-American and Japanese rock music of the same era?

    May 23, 2025
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    I read that foreign rock records were banned by the military dictatorship following a marijuana scandal in 1975 that involved…

    Japan, Koreans, Military, Scandal
  • How likely is it that South Korea will allow dual citizenship in the future?

    May 20, 2025
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    I was born in a country where renouncing one’s nationality is almost legally and practically impossible due to their laws…

    Koreans, Military
  • S.Korea’s crypto market doubles to $77.5 bn as 20% of population trades

    May 20, 2025
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    S.Korea’s crypto market doubles to $77.5 bn as 20% of population trades

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s cryptocurrency market surged to nearly 108 trillion won ($77.5 billion) in the second half…

    Donald Trump, Koreans
  • Best ways to learn Korean?

    May 17, 2025
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    I work for a South Korean company (ANP) and we have Koreans come from Korea frequently. They’re always so friendly,…

    Koreans
  • Do Koreans cry easily?

    May 16, 2025
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    Im watching Devils Plan and when a contestant (m) was getting eliminated, another contestant (f) started crying. Then they were…

    Koreans
  • How’s Christianity doing in Korea?

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When reading about it online it’s tricky to gauge the reality based on data like demographic shifts, and not to…

    Koreans
  • Science ministry picks 10 AI, digital startups to back global growth

    May 15, 2025
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    Science ministry picks 10 AI, digital startups to back global growth

    (Screenshot captured from Nuvilab’s website) South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT on Thursday announced that it has selected 10…

    Global Expansion, Koreans
  • Kim Jong-un Dog Toy Banned by Korean Customs?

    May 15, 2025
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    Kim Jong-un Dog Toy Banned by Korean Customs?

    In time for my recent trip to Korea, I tried to get 20 dog toys that I sell shipped to…

    Koreans, KT, Putin, Social Media
  • RedotPay lands in Seoul with crypto cards

    May 9, 2025
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    RedotPay lands in Seoul with crypto cards

    Screenshot captured from RedotPay website  RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based blockchain fintech company, has arrived in South Korea with its cryptocurrency-based…

    Hyundai, identification, Koreans, Seoul, Social Media
  • What are the thoughts of Koreans on Ablume?

    May 8, 2025
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    I’m genuinely curious since I think the general public sentiment isn’t on their side in Korea and they’ll have their…

    Koreans, LG
  • Coupang’s Q1 revenue up; quarterly dip signals rising competition

    May 7, 2025
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    Coupang’s Q1 revenue up; quarterly dip signals rising competition

    Coupang experiences stagation in user base expansion Coupang Inc., South Korea’s largest e-commerce platform, extended its year-on-year sales growth with…

    Coupang, Koreans, Naver
  • Imperial Japan shamed Koreans for going to theaters instead of preparing for invasion (March 1945)

    May 7, 2025
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    Imperial Japan shamed Koreans for going to theaters instead of preparing for invasion (March 1945)

    As Imperial Japan’s war effort crumbled in early 1945, its propaganda turned increasingly desperate and moralistic. This article, published in…

    Japan, Koreans, LG, Seoul
  • Is steamed egg supposed to be burnt?

    May 7, 2025
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    Is steamed egg supposed to be burnt?

    This is my first time trying this dish. I saw a lot of Koreans order this whenever I went into…

    Koreans
  • how do south Koreans feel about refugees from the north?

    Apr 25, 2025
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    how do most of south koreans, across generations and political groups feel about refugees from north korea?describe how their attitude…

    Koreans, North Korea
  • A Korean senior citizen harmonica group has become a playoff hockey good luck charm for the LA Kings.

    Apr 24, 2025
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    A Korean senior citizen harmonica group has become a playoff hockey good luck charm for the LA Kings.

    My parents had the roof top Koreans mine is getting the harmonica Koreans. submitted by /u/Next_Emphasis_9424 [link] [comments]

    Koreans, Parents
  • 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
  • Korean hotels bask in rising foreign visitors; travel agencies in trouble

    Apr 22, 2025
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    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
  • 11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Apr 16, 2025
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    11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Parents of the high schoolers who died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, are often seen at…

    family, Hwaseong, Jeju, Justice, Koreans, Parents, Protest, Seoul, study
  • Red Shadow March

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    [Verse 1] I know you wanted me to stay But I can’t ignore the twisted verdict from the trial today…

    Democracy, Koreans, Seoul, Warning
  • Birth rates: Optimist point of view

    Apr 15, 2025
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    • This is not a political discussion. • Speaking as an outsider. • All my information is theoretical, not accurate.…

    Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discussion, financial crisis, Japan, Justice, Kimchi, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, squid game, Stress, Tourism
  • Koreans cut spending in March, except on health, education

    Apr 15, 2025
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    Koreans cut spending in March, except on health, education

    A kids clinic in Seoul is crowded with pediatric patients  South Korean consumers exhibited recessionary spending behavior in March, cutting…

    Jeju, Koreans, Medical, Seoul, Survey, travel
  • Some interesting things have been happening in the Korean music scene in the past couple months… (long post)

    Apr 13, 2025
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    I’ve been catching up and the international Kpop community seems to have been going through a lot over the past…

    Discussion, Ewha, fail, Koreans
  • S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Apr 10, 2025
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    S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Casino at Mohegan Inspire in Yeongjong Island (Courtesy of News1) South Korea’s foreigners-only casinos are witnessing a significant rise in…

    Busan, fail, Japan, Jeju, Koreans, Lotte, Seoul, travel
  • After leading charge to oust Yoon, young women and LGBTQ+ Koreans flock to unions and politics to make lasting change

    Apr 9, 2025
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    After leading charge to oust Yoon, young women and LGBTQ+ Koreans flock to unions and politics to make lasting change

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

    Koreans, LG, LGBTQ+, Politics
  • Lee Dong-wook, a good man

    Apr 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee Dong-wook, a good man

    I wasn’t sure which sub to post in, so I hope here is suitable 🙂 My questions are: To what…

    Democracy, Koreans, netizens, Question
  • Two vietnamese songs has gone viral in Korea. Does this change the perception koreans have of Vietnam?

    Apr 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hoang Thuy Linh – See Tinh 7dnight – Khong Sao Ca These songs has gone viral with korean public. Do…

    Koreans, travel
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    Apr 4, 2025
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    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Peace, Protest, Seoul
  • Being an exchange student, is a korean name appropriate?

    Apr 3, 2025
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    I’m going to be an exchange student as Im really interested and passionate about the korean culture and the language…

    Koreans
  • What culture pieces do I need to know about south Korea when watching their TV shows?

    Apr 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In the few years that passed, more south Korean shows started to really pop. I previously never learned much about…

    Koreans
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Latest Korean News

  • SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite servicesMay 30, 2025
    An image of Hanwha Systems’ low-earth-orbit satellite communication system using… Read more: SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services
  • NPS logs 0.87% return from investment in first quarterMay 30, 2025
    NPS building  The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run… Read more: NPS logs 0.87% return from investment in first quarter
  • Korea Post to commit $150 mn to mid-cap infrastructure fundsMay 30, 2025
    Korea Post’s logo Korea Post will commit $150 million to… Read more: Korea Post to commit $150 mn to mid-cap infrastructure funds
  • South Korea’s startup M&A winter deepens capital bottleneck  May 30, 2025
    (Couresty of Getty Images)  South Korea’s startup M&A winter has… Read more: South Korea’s startup M&A winter deepens capital bottleneck  
  • Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on KosdaqMay 30, 2025
    Characters from The Baby Shark family joined the 2024 White… Read more: Baby Shark video creator files for IPO on Kosdaq

Latest Community Feeds

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  • If there was one app for K-pop fans, what would you want it to include?May 30, 2025
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  • Karina fans angry at Lee Jun-seok for sharing photo of Karina hinting her support for PPP: “secondary victimization”May 30, 2025
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  • HYBE Raided for Insider Trading – The News Has Hit TMZ So I think it’s SeriousMay 30, 2025
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  • pannchoa represents the worst of kpop community.May 29, 2025
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  • Getting rid of my 2 concert tickets to see Blackpink in Chicago on July 18May 29, 2025
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  • Gochujang spotted at Costco!May 29, 2025
  • Korean residents: Anyone going to 싸이흠뻑쇼/Summerswag this year? (I need your help getting tickets)May 29, 2025
  • How to convert a file to an HWP?May 29, 2025
  • South Korean Navy’s P-3 Orion(maritime patrol aircraft) crashed in Pohang, killing 4 people.May 29, 2025
  • More South Korean young adults economically ‘inactive’, especially women and college gradsMay 29, 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