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  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    May 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • Free public internet in Korea is just on another level – KT Free Wifi

    May 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Free public internet in Korea is just on another level – KT Free Wifi

    submitted by /u/AlarmingCharity0 [link] [comments]

    KT
  • RIIZE Shines on Dork UK Magazine’s June 2025 Cover: The International Ascent of K-pop’s Emotional Pop Sensation

    May 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    RIIZE Shines on Dork UK Magazine’s June 2025 Cover: The International Ascent of K-pop’s Emotional Pop Sensation

    Photo Credit: Dork UK Magazine. SM Entertainment RIIZE, the South Korean boy group known for their “emotional pop” sound, has…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena, who recently announced her hiatus, is suffering from PTSD After 2 Hour Interrogation with ASI.

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Warning: mentions of PTSD symptoms. FIFTY FIFTY’s agency has confirmed that Keena has halted activities due to PTSD. On May…

    KT, request, Stress, Warning
  • Now, thin is in – and Samsung wants to be No. 1 with Galaxy S25 Edge

    May 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Now, thin is in – and Samsung wants to be No. 1 with Galaxy S25 Edge

    ▲ Invitation for Galaxy S25 Edge: Beyond slim With the advent of mobile AI, the performance arms race among smartphone…

    KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • BYD’s Atto 3 overtakes Tesla’s Model Y as best-selling EV in South Korea

    May 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BYD’s Atto 3 overtakes Tesla’s Model Y as best-selling EV in South Korea

    Visitors check the BYD Atto 3 at the IAA motor show in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 8, 2023 (Courtesy of…

    germany, KT, Seoul
  • Recent tiktok challenge Meovv did with Seoin is very inappropriate for Ella’s age

    May 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The official Meovv account recently posed the Hands Up challenge done by Anna and Ella with a dancer tiktoker sexyseoin.…

    KT, Sex
  • Why did Chuu’s last album sell so little?

    May 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Coming from (I guess ex-) Orbit, I’m shocked by how low Chuu’s album sales are for this last album, considering…

    K-pop, KT
  • What kind of Korean food can I make for foreigners?

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For Mother’s Day I’m hosting lunch at my house. The people attending will be my parents, sisters family and kids,…

    family, Korean Food, KT, LG, Parents
  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Kpop fans are all about not pushing idols out of their comfort zones until it’s male idols not being comfortable shaking their ass – then it’s a problem

    May 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This title sounds so funny lol… But no seriously am I the only one weirded out by this? I think…

    KT
  • 5th gen K-pop has way more to offer than people think

    May 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of posts across K-pop subreddits saying that 5th gen idols are boring, lack originality,…

    Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Tokyo
  • A:SIDE Ignites T-Pop with Debut Single ‘FISH SAUCE’: Meet the Rising Boy Group and Its Members

    May 1, 2025
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    A:SIDE Ignites T-Pop with Debut Single ‘FISH SAUCE’: Meet the Rising Boy Group and Its Members

    Photo Credits: APLAN International A fresh wave is about to hit the T-Pop scene as A:SIDE, a four-member Thai boy…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Time Turner 2.0 already? Another TikTok idol survival show.

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If anyone remembers the infamous TikTok show, Time Turner, well, there’s going to be a new one in a few…

    KT, Suga
  • KATSEYE’s Gnarly is easily the worst song I’ve heard in a long time

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Where do I even begin? Let’s start with the lyrics, they’re atrocious from start to finish. Here’s a few highlights…

    history, KT, Question
  • K-pop stocks surge as China set to loosen cultural ban after 9 years

    Apr 29, 2025
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    K-pop stocks surge as China set to loosen cultural ban after 9 years

    TikTok embraces BTS’ 10th debut anniversary hashtag campaign Shares in South Korea’s leading entertainment companies are rallying amid growing signs…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Military, Seoul
  • Everytime we touch – cute dance

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, I keep seeing short videos where (mostly) kids do this specific dance that looks cute, and reaching out…

    KT
  • SKT hack: Do I need a new SIM? How do I replace it? Your questions answered.

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    SKT hack: Do I need a new SIM? How do I replace it? Your questions answered.

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

    KT, Question
  • Celltrion unveils cancer medicine to expand new drug pipelines

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Celltrion unveils cancer medicine to expand new drug pipelines

    Celltrion researcher (File photo by Celltrion) South Korea’s leading biosimilar drug developer Celltrion Inc. on Sunday unveiled an anticancer medicine…

    KT
  • What is going on with comments under TikTok these days

    Apr 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I keep seeing some feral enhypen fans constantly bring up the group under comments for absolutely no reason, the new…

    KT
  • SKT apologizes for hacking breach, offers free USIM replacements

    Apr 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    SKT apologizes for hacking breach, offers free USIM replacements

    https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10474223 submitted by /u/Capital_Pound_4553 [link] [comments]

    KT
  • Mirae Asset bets on China as Korean Investors’ US focus draws concern

    Apr 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Mirae Asset bets on China as Korean Investors’ US focus draws concern

    Mirae Asset Securities’ headquarters in Seoul South Korea’s leading asset manager Mirae Asset Financial Group is increasingly unveiling China-focused investment products…

    KT, Seoul
  • weekly music show performances w/ LIVE vocals?

    Apr 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m trying to compile a list of performances on music shows where the idols sing live with no/very minimal backtrack.…

    Justice, KT, Stress
  • Introduction/Appreciation thread for Just B for anyone who’s curious about them!

    Apr 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I’ve seen a lot of people express interest in Just B the past couple of days after Bain came…

    Discussion, family, Jeju, K-pop, KT, Sex, Shopping, Social Media
  • KT&G eyes overseas M&A after rejecting activist fund’s offer

    Apr 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KT&G eyes overseas M&A after rejecting activist fund’s offer

    Korea Ginseng is better known for its signature Jung Kwan Jang brand KT&G Corp., South Korea’s dominant tobacco and ginseng…

    Japan, KT, KT&G, request
  • Ranking artists has to be singlehandedly the worst thing to come out of the kpop community

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I will keep saying this; chronically online kpop fans are ruining the community by butting artists against each other in…

    KT
  • Yeosang of ATEEZ Channels Doberman Charisma in Striking Esquire Korea May 2025 Pictorial

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Yeosang of ATEEZ Channels Doberman Charisma in Striking Esquire Korea May 2025 Pictorial

    Hero Image, All other image Credits: Esquire Korea, KQ Entertainment ATEEZ’s Yeosang has captivated fans with a bold transformation in…

    identification, K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Broadcasting style between South Korean, Yanbian Korean, and North Korean

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Broadcasting style between South Korean, Yanbian Korean, and North Korean

    Found it on TikTok and thought it was interesting about the variation between the same language submitted by /u/Former_Juggernaut_32 [link]…

    KT, North Korea
  • TWS Graces GQ Korea’s May 2025 Cover: Pictorial Highlights and Latest Comeback Updates on the Rising K-Pop Stars

    Apr 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWS Graces GQ Korea’s May 2025 Cover: Pictorial Highlights and Latest Comeback Updates on the Rising K-Pop Stars

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Pledis Entertainment Fresh off their third mini-album TRY WITH US, K-pop’s breakout boy group TWS continues to…

    K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media
  • Check out this guy delivering major local news from South Korea almost every day(both in Korean & English)

    Apr 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Check out this guy delivering major local news from South Korea almost every day(both in Korean & English)

    Korean version: https://youtube.com/shorts/jhiWqYj1t6g?si=UQoLooT4hCVvgkfV English version: https://www.tiktok.com/@boomerdoer Both: https://www.instagram.com/boomerdoer submitted by /u/BusyWrap7608 [link] [comments]

    KT, Local News
  • Activist Oasis boosts Korea team amid investor-friendly policy shift

    Apr 22, 2025
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    Activist Oasis boosts Korea team amid investor-friendly policy shift

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Hong Kong-based activist fund Oasis Management is ramping up hiring for its Korea team as Seoul’s…

    Japan, KT, KT&G, martial law, Medical, Seoul, study
  • Samsung seeks tech alliance with top US universities for robotics, AI, 6G

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung seeks tech alliance with top US universities for robotics, AI, 6G

    Samsung’s logo is seen at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024, the world’s largest AV systems show in Barcelona, Spain…

    KT, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean to usher in battery-driven submarine era

    Apr 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean to usher in battery-driven submarine era

    (Courtesy of Hanwha Ocean) Hanwha Ocean Co. and Samsung SDI Co. will start evaluating their jointly developed lithium-ion battery system…

    Hyundai, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Military, Samsung
  • Twelve Constitutional Records Broken: Dec. 3rd Martial Law

    Apr 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As this was an unprecedented, colossal political event in history, a series of monumental records bearing the phrase “First in…

    history, KT, LG, martial law, Military, travel
  • BTS Jin’s vocals at the coldplay concert is making me excited for his solo tour

    Apr 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just saw Jin’s special performance at the Coldplay concert. It was so amazing to hear raw vocals without any backtrack.…

    BTS, KT
  • Gochugara?

    Apr 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Gochugara?

    We’re trying to make dakgaejang, but the tiktok recipe calls for gochugara… I know this is definitely chinese chili powder,…

    KT
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Latest Korean News

  • Used SUVs pricier than new ones? Yes, in South Korea thanks to RussiaMay 12, 2025
    Hyundai Motor’s Palisade SUV Prices of certain used sport utility… Read more: Used SUVs pricier than new ones? Yes, in South Korea thanks to Russia
  • In China’s water city Hangzhou, K-beauty redefines meaning of ‘shuiguang’May 12, 2025
    Jetema, Korean beauty maker, operates a booth at MEVOS, China’s… Read more: In China’s water city Hangzhou, K-beauty redefines meaning of ‘shuiguang’
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    (Courtesy of Air Premia) South Korean low-cost carriers (LCCs), including… Read more: Korean LCCs boost travel demand to global tourist hubs
  • With Ulta deal, APR steps up US beauty pushMay 12, 2025
    Screenshot captured from APR’s online press release Medicube, the beauty-tech… Read more: With Ulta deal, APR steps up US beauty push
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    Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas (Courtesy of Boston Dynamics)  LG… Read more: LG Innotek, Boston Dynamics team up to develop Atlas eyes

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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