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  • KATSEYE, GIRLSET, PRELUDE: The Rise of Global Girl Groups?!

    May 1, 2026
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    With Katseye currently promoting, and Girlset and Prelude attending the Billboard event, idk, but I feel like this could be…

    K-pop, Koreans
  • Korea’s Labor Day gets a name change, but who counts as a worker?

    May 1, 2026
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    Korea’s Labor Day gets a name change, but who counts as a worker?

    South Korea will mark its first Labor Day on Friday, ending more than six decades in which the May 1…

    Japan, Joseon, Koreans, Question
  • Union wants foreign language teachers to know their rights

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Union wants foreign language teachers to know their rights

    She broke her foot, and still had to go to work. While her students were busy taking a test, she…

    Busan, Crime, daegu, Daejeon, Discrimination, fail, Japan, Jeju, Koreans, KT, Minimum Wage, Seoul, Stress, study
  • How Vietnam’s Phu Quoc is becoming Koreans’ favorite vacation getaway

    Apr 30, 2026
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    How Vietnam’s Phu Quoc is becoming Koreans’ favorite vacation getaway

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

    Koreans
  • Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea

    Apr 28, 2026
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    Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea

    Should a man whose wife is American and whose two children hold British citizenship lead South Korea’s monetary policy? This…

    family, Korean Military, Koreans, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Question, study
  • What’s fueling surge in South Koreans traveling to China?

    Apr 27, 2026
    in News
    What’s fueling surge in South Koreans traveling to China?

    A new wave of South Korean content creators is descending on Chinese cities, cameras in hand, transforming the streets of…

    family, Koreans, Tourism, travel
  • Eat together, pay less: Rising prices fuel meetups where Koreans split bills

    Apr 27, 2026
    in News
    Eat together, pay less: Rising prices fuel meetups where Koreans split bills

    A 25-year-old woman surnamed Park, who lives in Seoul’s Guro District, recently met with people she connected with online to…

    Koreans, Pork, Seoul
  • Munmu King Steles of Silla

    Apr 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was doing some research into the history of the Korean peninsula and some things deeply surprised me. In america…

    Baekje, family, Goryeo, history, Japan, Koreans, Seoul, Silla
  • Hello, I am Latino. I would like to ask what you think about the controversy surrounding piracy in Latin America?

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Unfortunately, many Latinos like me have encountered racist and classist comments on Twitter from Koreans and Japanese people criticizing them…

    Controversy, Japan, Koreans
  • ABT Studio Company’s Korean ballet dancers headline Seoul performances

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    ABT Studio Company’s Korean ballet dancers headline Seoul performances

    The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company will present a gala performance in Seoul, April 17-18. Based in New York,…

    Koreans, Seoul, study
  • Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    This 1941 article introduces Mrs. Shamshinoor Nugman, a Russian Tatar refugee living in colonial Seoul. The immediate occasion for the…

    Busan, family, history, Japan, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • Korean convenience store food

    Apr 6, 2026
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    Korean convenience store food honestly has such a special place in my heart. Beyond the obvious triangle kimbap and ramen,…

    Koreans
  • This is what Koreans actually eat (Baek Sundae)

    Apr 5, 2026
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    This is what Koreans actually eat (Baek Sundae)

    Real ones know Baek Sundae. submitted by /u/lovegabi [link] [comments]

    Koreans
  • ‘Map for beggars’ goes viral as Koreans seek cheap eats amid rising prices

    Apr 5, 2026
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    ‘Map for beggars’ goes viral as Koreans seek cheap eats amid rising prices

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

    Koreans
  • I ate Korean fruit for a full year and the seasonal differences are insane — here’s what to eat every month (with prices)

    Apr 4, 2026
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    I ate Korean fruit for a full year and the seasonal differences are insane — here’s what to eat every month (with prices)

    https://preview.redd.it/v04hi66555tg1.jpg?width=5504&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b6f58f816261dc9d351e2e9ff94b4fab900daaa0 I kept hearing that Korean fruit is expensive and honestly? It is. But once I understood the seasonal system…

    Jeju, Koreans, Naver, Question, Seoul
  • A Chinese assailant stabbed a Korean in the face with chopsticks because the Chinese thought he was mocked by Koreans, and the Korean victim is facing the vision loss

    Apr 3, 2026
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    A Chinese assailant stabbed a Korean in the face with chopsticks because the Chinese thought he was mocked by Koreans, and the Korean victim is facing the vision loss

    Police believe the attack was driven by a misunderstanding, with the suspect reportedly thinking that the group in a nearby…

    Koreans
  • Korean dating culture is genuinely fascinating and kind of strange — let me explain

    Apr 2, 2026
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    ok so I’ve been thinking about how weird Korean dating culture must look from the outside and I need to…

    coffee, Koreans, MZ generation, Seoul
  • ‘Map for beggars’ goes viral as Koreans seek cheap eats amid rising prices – The Korea Times

    Apr 1, 2026
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    ‘Map for beggars’ goes viral as Koreans seek cheap eats amid rising prices – The Korea Times

    Crowdsourced map draws over 400,000 users searching for meals under $7 submitted by /u/bingo11212 [link] [comments]

    Koreans
  • Question for Canadian/American Koreans

    Mar 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    What sorts of snacks, drinks, etc. do you love but don’t really see in Asian grocery stores. Super curious if…

    Koreans, Question
  • ‘No Soju, Americano please’: Young Koreans are drinking less, and bars are feeling it

    Mar 26, 2026
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    ‘No Soju, Americano please’: Young Koreans are drinking less, and bars are feeling it

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

    Koreans, Soju
  • This is Perilla Leaf (깻잎) — Korea’s most underrated herb. Have you ever tried it?

    Mar 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Perilla leaf (깻잎, Kkaennip) is one of Korea’s most beloved herbs, but almost unknown outside of Asia. Koreans call it…

    Jeju, Kimchi, Koreans
  • Some young Koreans are looking for love in bookstores, but are they reading the room?

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Some young Koreans are looking for love in bookstores, but are they reading the room?

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

    Koreans
  • Jjajang noodles, Koreans’ beloved comfort food, can send blood sugar levels soaring

    Mar 18, 2026
    in News
    Jjajang noodles, Koreans’ beloved comfort food, can send blood sugar levels soaring

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Even as we age, it’s hard to change our taste preferences. Many people…

    Kakao, Koreans, Suga
  • Fans flood Korea’s pension fund over ENHYPEN exit, paralyzing hotline

    Mar 18, 2026
    in News
    Fans flood Korea’s pension fund over ENHYPEN exit, paralyzing hotline

    Backlash over a K-pop lineup change has spilled into an unlikely target: South Korea’s national pension fund. After ENHYPEN member…

    Foreign Workers, K-pop, Koreans, Protest, Social Media
  • More than half of Koreans want wealthy to pay more tax

    Mar 17, 2026
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    More than half of Koreans want wealthy to pay more tax

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

    Koreans
  • Can I go to HMart as a white person or is it racist?

    Mar 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I love KPDH and have been inspired to try Korean food and snacks via the characters themselves and through the…

    Korean Food, Koreans
  • Petty Lawsuits Surge as Koreans Choose Courts Over Compromise

    Mar 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Petty Lawsuits Surge as Koreans Choose Courts Over Compromise

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

    Koreans
  • ALD1’s Junseo: Montblanc Allure Ignites K-Pop Fire

    Mar 12, 2026
    in Feeds
    ALD1’s Junseo: Montblanc Allure Ignites K-Pop Fire

    Photo Credits: Montblanc + WAKEONE Entertainment + Allure Korea ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) burst onto the scene as K-pop’s bold…

    K-pop, Koreans, KT, LG, Seoul
  • Why Koreans’ Spice Scale Is Kinda Weird = Shin Ramyun

    Mar 12, 2026
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    Why Koreans’ Spice Scale Is Kinda Weird = Shin Ramyun

    One of the funniest things on my Korea trip was how almost every restaurant menu had a spice level guide……

    Koreans
  • Turkish Gen. Yazıcı, a Korean War hero

    Mar 10, 2026
    in News
    Turkish Gen. Yazıcı, a Korean War hero

    Whenever I pass through Yeouido, the subtly exotic Ankara Park (Sister Park) catches my eye. Established on May 1, 1977,…

    Korean War, Koreans, Military, Seoul
  • Koreans evacuate from Qatar, Jordan with embassy assistance amid Middle East crisis

    Mar 7, 2026
    in News
    Koreans evacuate from Qatar, Jordan with embassy assistance amid Middle East crisis

    Korean nationals stranded across the Middle East in the wake of the regional conflict are continuing to evacuate to safer…

    Koreans, travel
  • BTS’ music has always been theirs first and foremost, and I don’t see why that would change with ARIRANG

    Mar 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Preface – So BTS is about to release their long-awaited 5th studio album titled “ARIRANG”, the tracklist for which got…

    BTS, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, purpose, Suga
  • Bokkeumbap after chicken stew?

    Mar 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Bokkeumbap after chicken stew?

    I feel like this ends eating Dakbokkeumtang perfectly EVERY SINGLE TIME. 🥹 My husband always tells me Koreans have another…

    Koreans, LG
  • Nostalgia 2019 2020 : Z-Girls and UHSN and EXP EDITION

    Mar 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello it is me again. I am in the k-pop community since 2017 and in pure nostalgia Z-Girls and UHSN…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, Koreans, LG
  • Lee orders emergency response system led by PM over Iran crisis as he departs for Singapore

    Mar 1, 2026
    in News
    Lee orders emergency response system led by PM over Iran crisis as he departs for Singapore

    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday ordered the establishment of an emergency response system led by the prime minister to…

    Koreans, Peace
  • food Koreans are OBSESSED with 🤤 #5

    Mar 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    food Koreans are OBSESSED with 🤤 #5

    I made a video about the food Koreans are OBSESSED with: Buldak Ramen + Kyochon Chicken combo! 🤤 submitted by…

    Buldak Ramen, Koreans
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Latest Korean News

  • Lee vows zero compromise on workplace safety in Labor Day addressMay 1, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to… Read more: Lee vows zero compromise on workplace safety in Labor Day address
  • As Japanese carmakers exits Korea, Chinese EV brands rush in to fill gapMay 1, 2026
    Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are rapidly expanding their presence… Read more: As Japanese carmakers exits Korea, Chinese EV brands rush in to fill gap
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    A key drug supplier linked to infamous trafficker Park Wang-yeol… Read more: Drug supplier to notorious drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol repatriated from Thailand
  • S. Korean envoy stresses commitment to ‘peaceful coexistence’ on peninsula, denuclearizationMay 1, 2026
    WASHINGTON — South Korea’s top envoy to the U.N. reaffirmed… Read more: S. Korean envoy stresses commitment to ‘peaceful coexistence’ on peninsula, denuclearization
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    CJ ENM established a new joint venture with two Japanese… Read more: CJ ENM sets up joint venture with Japanese media giants to target global content market

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  • Songs where the mv makes no sense/doesn’t match the songMay 1, 2026
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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