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  • REAL Korean K-pop fans: What’s your opinion on non-Koreans debuting as K-pop idols?

    May 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Specifically Non-east Asians: Southeast Asians, South Asians, Blacks, Whites, etc… Do you think K-pop is losing its “K” or are…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Koreans
  • Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    May 21, 2026
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    Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    submitted by /u/3baechu [link] [comments]

    coffee, Koreans
  • Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    May 21, 2026
    in News
    Far-right Koreans rally around Starbucks, use AI-generated dictator to promote coffee chain

    Far-right Korean online users began posting artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images and videos in support of Starbucks after the coffee chain’s…

    coffee, Koreans, Military
  • How do Koreans view Park Chung-hee and Chun Doo-hwan?

    May 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As the title says, South Korea’s “Miracle on the Han River” emerged under the leadership of these two leaders. On…

    Koreans, Protest
  • Domestic reactions to BABYMOSNTER’s CHOOM and why it hasn’t clicked in Korea

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Since BABYMONSTER’s last domestic hit DRIP back in 2024, which peaked at #11 on Melon, it feels like BM haven’t…

    Koreans, Social Media
  • Do people nowadays are dreaming of becoming a global pop idol instead of being a Kpop idol?

    May 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m one of those teenagers, a few years ago, who had a dream and sometimes daydreamed of being a K-pop…

    K-pop, Koreans, Teenager
  • [Poll] 53.3% of Koreans want ruling liberal bloc to win on June 3

    May 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    [Poll] 53.3% of Koreans want ruling liberal bloc to win on June 3

    Over half of Korean voters believe that the ruling party bloc should win in the upcoming local elections on June…

    daegu, Koreans, Survey
  • ‘The people will prevail’: 1980 report by US rights group details massacre in Gwangju

    May 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘The people will prevail’: 1980 report by US rights group details massacre in Gwangju

    A report prepared by an American human rights group after Chun Doo-hwan ordered the brutal suppression of an uprising in…

    Democracy, fail, history, Korean History, Koreans, Military, Seoul
  • [For people who are not Korean] Survey about Korea’s Perilla Oil and pesto sauce form!

    May 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I’m a uni student majoring in Food Science, doing a project about making perilla oil pesto! There’s a survey…

    Koreans, Survey
  • Japan Bobsled Federation chairman (also JOC vice president) used anti-Korean slur(조센징) in internal meeting after team failed to qualify for 2026 Olympics

    May 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A Japanese sports official, who also serves as vice president of the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC), used a racial slur…

    fail, Japan, Koreans
  • It’s too late. The stereotype is set. People seem satisfied to just regurgitate whatever surface level news about Korea they picked up on the internet.

    May 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was looking through the popular feed, and I come across a familiar picture in a post. I’ve seen the…

    Koreans
  • The most popular songs among Koreans according to noraebang rankings

    May 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    https://www.tjmedia.com/chart/top100 K-pop is classified in the “Dance” genre. In the high ranks, there’s a mix of songs from 1st to…

    BTS, K-pop, Koreans, Military, Seoul
  • DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    May 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border? I was born in Seoul Korea…

    Curiosity, family, history, Korean War, Koreans, martial law, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Seoul
  • How did k-pop’s English terminology develop?

    May 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    When I first started getting into kpop, one of the fun little interesting things for me was all the English…

    Discussion, K-pop, Koreans
  • Contradicting arguments against k-pop by j-pop fans

    May 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, I have no issue if someone likes J-pop, C-pop, any type of pop more than K-pop. Personally…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Koreans
  • Gaji Deopbap

    May 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Gaji Deopbap

    This is eggplant meat rice bowl which is high protein 15min lazy meal. Many Koreans don’t wanna make banchan but…

    Koreans, Oyster
  • What’s up with so many shy idols? Are Koreans “more shy” than average?

    May 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Every single group I follow has at least one or more shy members. I see absolutely no issue with that,…

    Discussion, Koreans
  • Overseas Koreans can access public sites without Korean phones

    May 7, 2026
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    Overseas Koreans can access public sites without Korean phones

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

    Koreans
  • Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK report

    May 7, 2026
    in News
    Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK report

    The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday assessed that investors are funneling their positive returns from stock investment into the…

    Koreans
  • How Korean secretly become (partially) tonal language

    May 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If you know or have studied Korean, you might know that Koreans distinguish some consonants by ‘aspiration’. ㅍ has more…

    Koreans
  • TIL 2 million Koreans in Manchuria lived in one of the largest anarchist communes in world history

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    TIL 2 million Koreans in Manchuria lived in one of the largest anarchist communes in world history

    I’m korean and I read 밤은 노래한다 (a very dark novel about the tragedies of koreans in Manchuria) but I…

    family, history, Japan, Koreans, Military
  • Protestant vs Cults in SK

    May 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Oddly specific question, but I was raised in a specific Protestant denomination that’s considered by many to be a high…

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

    May 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
    in Community, Feeds

    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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘Map for beggars’ goes viral as Koreans seek cheap eats amid rising prices

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

    Koreans
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Latest Korean News

  • Nexen Tire ramps up European logistics footprintJune 18, 2026
    Nexen Tire is expanding its logistics footprint in Europe, opening… Read more: Nexen Tire ramps up European logistics footprint
  • Baritone Matthias Goerne, pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon bring Schubert’s songs to SeoulJune 18, 2026
    German Baritone Matthias Goerne and pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon will guide… Read more: Baritone Matthias Goerne, pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon bring Schubert’s songs to Seoul
  • Shin Ramyun leaves spicy impression at major Mexico City festivalJune 18, 2026
    Thousands of festivalgoers in Mexico City are getting a taste… Read more: Shin Ramyun leaves spicy impression at major Mexico City festival
  • Free EV safety inspections expanded to electric buses, motorcyclesJune 18, 2026
    Amid the rapid proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) and persistent… Read more: Free EV safety inspections expanded to electric buses, motorcycles
  • Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research stationJune 18, 2026
    Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a clean… Read more: Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research station

Latest Community Feeds

  • KOSPI crosses over historic milestone of 9,000 on chip rallyJune 18, 2026
  • I have a question: Did the Red Turban Army, the predecessor of the Ming Dynasty, commit massacres and rapes in the Korean region?June 18, 2026
  • Tomb of King Dongmyeong in the North, Photos by Svetlana Kim in her TGJune 18, 2026
  • ILLIT’s Choreographers deserve a lot of praiseJune 18, 2026
  • Which song(s) could be nominated for the new Grammy category?June 18, 2026
  • Why are we not talking about how Oliver Tree disrespected Jonghyun’s death by putting his pic on a frame in his music video before he passed away?June 18, 2026
  • In Korea, even true statements can sometimes lead to criminal defamation chargesJune 18, 2026
  • Court increases sentence for Korean husband who poured boiling water on Thai wife – The Korea TimesJune 18, 2026
  • KFCW (Korean Fried Chicken Wings)June 17, 2026
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  • 한식뷔페 korean food buffetJune 17, 2026
  • Mom’s kimchi bibim guksuJune 17, 2026
  • Songs written like a cipher (passes between members one by one)?June 17, 2026
  • Fifa invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to World Cup matchJune 17, 2026
  • Just want to share two huge misconceptions about the Lunar calendar, that many native Koreans actually hold, too.June 17, 2026
  • Can I get a Korean ID if I have a Korean PassportJune 17, 2026
  • Asia Hit by Record Heat, Floods & Sea Levels in 2025June 17, 2026
  • Likey by Twice and Allergy by I-dle are sister songsJune 17, 2026
  • S.Korea Picks Yeongdeok for Two Large-Scale 1.4GW reactors by 2038, Gijang for 0.7GW SMR by 2035 Under National Energy PlanJune 17, 2026
  • Who in kpop do you think is a full package that definitely a jackpot if a company acquired them?June 17, 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