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  • Over 400 Koreans have gone Missing in Cambodia since 2019

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Over 400 Koreans have gone Missing in Cambodia since 2019

    submitted by /u/deepsigh-9986 [link] [comments]

    Koreans
  • Two Korean men were stopped by police from leaving for Cambodia

    Oct 17, 2025
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    The airport police has deployed four officers at Cambodia flight gates to prevent young Koreans from getting involved in crimes…

    Crime, fail, family, Koreans, purpose, Question
  • Quick stats about groups debut albums sales

    Oct 15, 2025
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    Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last published. I decided to do those stats following the discussions around…

    BTS, Curiosity, Discussion, Koreans, Question
  • Alternate History – If South Korea won the Gamer War

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Alternate History – If South Korea won the Gamer War

    Remove if off topic Caused by the Saudi buyouts of worldwide gaming conglomerates culminating in an attempted hostile corporate takeover…

    history, Koreans, North Korea
  • South Korea exemplifies innovation-led growth, says Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr

    Oct 14, 2025
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    South Korea exemplifies innovation-led growth, says Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr

    Joel Mokyr, professor of economics and history in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, wins the…

    Advice, Democracy, germany, history, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang
  • A sincere message to all of these fans!!

    Oct 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Screw the “fans” who think western music is inherently better than K-Pop Screw the “fans” who think K-Pop can’t be…

    K-pop, Koreans
  • “Even If It Means Military Operations”: Ruling, Opposition Parties Equivocal Against Cambodian Criminal Incidents in Assembly Audit

    Oct 13, 2025
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    “Even If It Means Military Operations”: Ruling, Opposition Parties Equivocal Against Cambodian Criminal Incidents in Assembly Audit

    The parties of the National Assembly on the 13th ordered in a singular opinion that the government actively react to…

    Crime, family, Koreans, Military, Question
  • As a Khmer (Cambodian), I’m really sorry to you Koreans for that incident where a Korean student was scammed into Cambodia and brutally assaulted—it must’ve been shocking for you all.

    Oct 13, 2025
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    I’m a Khmer (a majority ethnic in Cambodia), and I want to sincerely apologize to all of you for the…

    fail, Koreans, North Korea
  • US non-immigrant visa issuance to Koreans drops sharply amid Trump’s 2nd-term immigration crackdown

    Oct 13, 2025
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    US non-immigrant visa issuance to Koreans drops sharply amid Trump’s 2nd-term immigration crackdown

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

    Koreans
  • Korean Food Misunderstandings

    Oct 12, 2025
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    I was watching the most recent Doobydobap video of her 100rs in London, especially as a medium term London resident…

    Korean Food, Koreans
  • U.S. nonimmigrant visa issuance to Koreans drops sharply amid Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown

    Oct 12, 2025
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    U.S. nonimmigrant visa issuance to Koreans drops sharply amid Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown

    The first meeting of the “Visa Working Group” is held in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 30 to prevent a recurrence…

    Donald Trump, Koreans, study, Tourism, travel
  • Itaewon taxi MAFIA

    Oct 12, 2025
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    Foreigner – Living in Seoul 12 years. Last night was the worst I have ever seen the taxi mafia in…

    driver, Kakao, Koreans, Seoul
  • 8 out of 10 Koreans find anti-Chinese banners uncomfortable: report

    Oct 12, 2025
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    8 out of 10 Koreans find anti-Chinese banners uncomfortable: report

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

    Koreans
  • Why does MBC glorify the enemy and a ruthless dictator?

    Oct 11, 2025
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    Take a look at these images (all real, I checked) and tell me this isn’t fucked up https://imgur.com/a/5almmJN https://imgur.com/a/ewXyhzx (on…

    Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace
  • Built a web app to share Korean traditional divination (타로 & 사주) with the world

    Oct 11, 2025
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    안녕하세요! 👋 I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on that celebrates Korean traditional culture – specifically our…

    Koreans
  • Looking for footage, first hand accounts, etc. of Mount Kumgang Tourist Region anywhere from 1998 to today

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Hi, I’m working on a project detailing the history of Mount Kumgang Tourist Region. My resources are a bit limited…

    history, Koreans
  • Korea is not a country with a large wealth gap

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Sometimes when I meet foreigners or watch YouTube videos, I see Korea being described as a country with severe inequality.…

    Koreans
  • To non-Korean Redditors: Does South Korea having NO Nobel Prize laureates in scientific field mean bad?

    Oct 8, 2025
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    Around this time period Nobel Prize laureates are announced. And during this time SK media and people are discussing there…

    Koreans, Peace
  • Starving North Koreans ‘hunting tigers for food’

    Oct 7, 2025
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    Starving North Koreans ‘hunting tigers for food’

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

    Koreans, North Korea
  • How important is a meal with rice for Koreans?

    Oct 6, 2025
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    I randomly remembered how my Korean ex boyfriend would often eat instant ramen together with those microwave rice bowls (not…

    Koreans
  • Imperial officials fanned out across rural Korea visiting townships one by one to indoctrinate villagers in Imperialist ideology in ‘Grassroots Penetration’ Campaign (March 1944)

    Oct 5, 2025
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    For this post, I am examining two wartime propaganda articles to explore the hierarchical administrative structure that Imperial Japan used…

    Japan, Koreans, Seoul, study, Survey, travel
  • US Koreans say dual nationality pledge overlooks birthright, tax hurdles

    Oct 5, 2025
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    US Koreans say dual nationality pledge overlooks birthright, tax hurdles

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

    Koreans
  • Can a South Korean understand a Chinese Joseon person in both speech and writing?

    Oct 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I don’t know if the title makes sense. It’s something I’m kinda curious about but could hardly find an…

    Joseon, Koreans, North Korea, Question
  • What food do Koreans eat when they are sick ?

    Oct 1, 2025
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    What food do Koreans eat when they are sick ? Besides medicine, what food do they cook for the sick,…

    Koreans
  • US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    Oct 1, 2025
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    US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    South Korean and US officials discuss visa issuance for Koreans working in the US following the September detention of Korean…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Could anyone share information about a company called Partron?

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Could anybody (foreigners as well as Koreans, but I’m more looking for input from foreigners) share some information about a…

    Koreans
  • Tried kimchi jjigae for the first time

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Tried kimchi jjigae for the first time

    Ok I usually hate soup or stew but I’ve always thought that Koreans stews look more appetizing. I decided to…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Koreans
  • A K-Pop Fan’s Guide to Demon Hunters: Historical Items, Characters, and Iconic Scenes

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Introduction to K-Pop and Demon Hunters The K-Pop phenomenon has transcended music, emerging as a cultural force that influences diverse…

    Discussion, family, Historical Figure, historical storytelling, history, Justice, K-drama, K-pop, k-pop merchandise, Korean History, Koreans, KT, LG, Perspectives, Silla, Social Media
  • Sunwall95’s crime case

    Sep 29, 2025
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    I feel sad after learning about Sunwall95 and some of the challenges she faced. It made me reflect a lot.…

    Crime, Koreans
  • How about some jeon and a glass of makgeolli on a rainy day?

    Sep 28, 2025
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    How about some jeon and a glass of makgeolli on a rainy day?

    https://preview.redd.it/vy4qh5sphvrf1.jpg?width=4160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d85863d317312abbd3561debe05ee9ccc276f929 How about some assorted Korean savory pancakes (jeon) and makgeolli on a rainy day? The combination of jeon and…

    Koreans
  • What’s your favorite Korean food to eat in autumn? 🍂

    Sep 26, 2025
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    I’ve noticed every season in Korea has its own special foods. For autumn, what dishes or snacks do you immediately…

    Korean Food, Koreans
  • Racism in Korea is more like classism

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First off, I am NOT writing this to deny that racism exists in Korea. In certainly does. I’m writing this…

    Discrimination, Koreans, Working in Korea
  • S.Korea says no US investments until visa, currency swap issues resolved

    Sep 25, 2025
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    S.Korea says no US investments until visa, currency swap issues resolved

    South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok South Korea has warned that unresolved visa disputes and currency swap issues with Washington…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • City pays shops to drop English for Korean signs – The Korea Times

    Sep 25, 2025
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    City pays shops to drop English for Korean signs – The Korea Times

    The headline is a little misleading–they are not paying shops to DROP English so much as to ADD Korean. Also,…

    Koreans
  • Dog meat in Korea

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Dog meat in Korea

    The post is about the owner of 보신탕(dog meat stew) restaurant quitting their business and working on dog spa. But…

    Koreans, Millennials
  • ‘I canceled my Tesla’: Will Georgia mass detention sour Koreans on U.S. brands?

    Sep 24, 2025
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    ‘I canceled my Tesla’: Will Georgia mass detention sour Koreans on U.S. brands?

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

    Koreans
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boomOctober 17, 2025
    SeAH is a leading Korean specialty alloy maker South Korea’s… Read more: Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom
  • Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demandOctober 17, 2025
    Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (right) meets with US Treasury… Read more: Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demand
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    Hanwha Ocean acquired Philadephia-based Philly Shipyard, rebranded as Hanwha Philly… Read more: US denounces China’s sanctions on Hanwha Ocean’s US arms
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    The Galleri® test (Screen captured from Grail website) Samsung Electronics… Read more: Samsung to invest $110 mn in Grail to bring early-cancer test to Asia

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  • Would a K-Pop specific social media app actually work?October 18, 2025
  • 64 nationals detained in Cambodia over alleged online scams return home, face probesOctober 18, 2025
  • Korea’s ‘top-tier visa’ program falling short of expections — only 3 recipients since launchOctober 18, 2025
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  • Over 400 Koreans have gone Missing in Cambodia since 2019October 17, 2025
  • Korean food recs with lots of dietary restrictions?October 17, 2025
  • unopened jinro for like 6+ months, is it still safe to drink?October 17, 2025
  • K-Pop Reddit today has been absolutely disgustingOctober 17, 2025
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  • Yeonjun of TXT new album upcoming on November ❤️October 17, 2025
  • My first attempt at making kimchi jjigaeOctober 17, 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