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  • MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Golden Goose. The Black Label. Under the crisp transition of September, MEOVV’s Anna emerges as the…

    Curiosity, KT, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • I love Kpop but I hate the fans. Everywhere. Most of em.

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just because a random person on the internet that is fan of another group, said something mean towards your favorite…

    KT
  • ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Photo Credits: Seoul Metro Government. Belift Lab. (Korea) Virgin Music Group (Japan). Geffen Records (USA) ENHYPEN has stepped into a…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, travel
  • CORTIS Releases ‘JoyRide’ MV: A Reverse Journey Through Youthful Freedom and Musical Creativity.

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo/Video Credits: Big Hit Music CORTIS has unveiled their music video for “JoyRide,” a captivating track from their debut EP…

    family, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG
  • Unveiling CORTIS: KT’s Audacious Collaboration With iPhone 17 Pro Sets a New Tech Hype [ Advertising Commercial]

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: Apple. KT Corp. Big Hit Music There’s a tangible buzz across tech and K-pop spaces as the new…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Shopping
  • S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Osaka in 2019 (Courtesy of Yonhap) US President Donald Trump…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Slay Your K-pop Audition: Avoid These Online Video Mistakes and Shine with Confidence, Clean Setup, and Authentic Vibes for 2025 Auditions

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Slay Your K-pop Audition: Avoid These Online Video Mistakes and Shine with Confidence, Clean Setup, and Authentic Vibes for 2025 Auditions

    Photo Credits: ADOR. NME (Hero Image) Ok, fam — so you’re ready to chase your K-pop dream and nail that…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Sep 20, 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
  • Some kpop fans are weird about the D4vd case.

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I keep seeing people on TikTok saying “imagine how X idol has reacted to the news”, “I feel bad for…

    KT, Peace, Rest in Peace
  • Samsung clears Nvidia hurdle for 12-layer HBM3E supply, setting stage for HBM4 battle

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung clears Nvidia hurdle for 12-layer HBM3E supply, setting stage for HBM4 battle

    A Samsung silicon wafer Samsung Electronics Co. has won long-awaited validation from Nvidia Corp. for its latest high-bandwidth memory, clearing…

    fail, KT, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • WHERE CAN I FIND THIS

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    WHERE CAN I FIND THIS

    Haven’t seen this at the Koreatown (Los Angeles) markets in MONTHS😭😭 I hate when Korean snacks or ice cream discontinue…

    KT
  • Seoul’s ‘do-or-die’ growth push turns to AI as Kospi eyes 5,000

    Sep 16, 2025
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    Seoul’s ‘do-or-die’ growth push turns to AI as Kospi eyes 5,000

    Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks during a key note speech at the Korea Investment Week 2025 (KIW 2025) forum…

    KT, Seoul
  • Old Aartists like Su Yeong Kim and even IU are ignored too much for tiktok focused songs

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am tired of seeing the same bass boosted tiktok focused songs. Like it is hard to explain but nowadays…

    KT
  • Why are so many people against lip syncing?

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I hear a lot of the time that an idols main job is to be a singer, and that most…

    KT
  • Somi has the potential to become the Charli XCX of K-pop if she is managed properly.

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After listening to her songs, I noticed that most of them lean toward electropop. This is great, but I understand…

    K-pop, KT
  • POSCO tipped to become 1st Korean company to join Alaska LNG project

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    POSCO tipped to become 1st Korean company to join Alaska LNG project

    A glacier in Alaska POSCO International Corp. is tipped to become the first South Korean company to join the $45…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, POSCO, Seoul
  • American luxury shines in South Korea as European rivals fade

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    American luxury shines in South Korea as European rivals fade

    (Courtesy of Ralph Lauren social media)  For years, South Korea was one of the most reliable markets for European luxury…

    Gen Z, Hyundai, Koreans, KT, LG, Lotte, LVMH, middle-class, Millennials, Social Media
  • Where Do the Rumors About Korea Come From?

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sometimes on places like Reddit, I come across claims that Korea suffers from extreme wealth inequality, widespread corruption, and severe…

    Koreans, KT, Question
  • 170 million won lost in KT hack — President Lee warns of systemic security collapse

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    170 million won lost in KT hack — President Lee warns of systemic security collapse

    submitted by /u/Long-Country1697 [link] [comments]

    KT
  • Detained Koreans returning home with assurance of no disadvantage for US re-entry

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Detained Koreans returning home with assurance of no disadvantage for US re-entry

    Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (right) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose for a photo during their talks in…

    Donald Trump, history, Hyundai, Koreans, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul
  • Missing boy groups covering girl group songs in drag (or at least with feminine energy)

    Sep 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://youtu.be/ezg4RRonlk4?si=0CB5gSaPdYcGFYdW reminded me of so much kpop fun, and how popular “Adult Ceremony” was. Nowadays there might be cross dressing…

    KT
  • Has itzy and nct dream ever had any interaction?

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve recently started enjoying itzy songs and their content and found them very endearing and funny. Their friendship reminded me…

    KT
  • the ” han next _____ ” comments on tiktok needs to stop.

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    ive just only been on tiktok for a few weeks now, but this is an issue that genuinely pisses me…

    KT, Peace
  • My husbie introduced me to the concept of heating & eating from stone bowls. I love the sound of sizzle!

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    My husbie introduced me to the concept of heating & eating from stone bowls. I love the sound of sizzle!

    We made daktoritang 🐔🔥🥣 submitted by /u/East-Low-3383 [link] [comments]

    KT
  • generation 4th and 5th kpop fans are the first ones to be directly affected by the growing surveillance culture, and it is ruining kpop fandom spaces

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been a fan since 2019, but I have been aware of K-pop since 2014/2015 and I’ve seen the…

    Gen Z, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Millennials, Parents, Teenager, travel
  • Thinking about staying at Weave Suites in Sunyu Parkside…

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I’m heading to Seoul for about 2.5 weeks and thinking about staying at Weave Suites co-living space. Trying…

    KT, Seoul
  • American woman running for Congress, Tori Branum, claims responsibility for Hyundai site ICE raid & her comments on it

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    American woman running for Congress, Tori Branum, claims responsibility for Hyundai site ICE raid & her comments on it

    Video is from her Tiktok @toribranum submitted by /u/Prudent-Ad-3377 [link] [comments]

    Hyundai, KT
  • What kind of music were you into before you became a kpop stan?

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As for me I was deeply into EDM then 1 day I stumbled upon Blackpink’s KTL & as an edm…

    KT
  • When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Photo Credits: Puma Fila Nile Vogue Magazine Seoul, 2025. The streets outside Hongdae Station are a frontline runway: chunky New Balances…

    Advertisement, BTS, Celebrity, Gen Z, history, Japan, KT, LG, myeongdong, Peace, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • Stray Kids Unleash Heartfelt Street Vibes in Viral ‘0801’ Video—Fans React with Joy [Music Video]

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Stray Kids have once again set social media abuzz with the release of their “0801” (Street…

    Japan, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • X:IN Surges With Momentum as ‘RRRUN’ Music Video Sparks Global Fan Excitement

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: BeBy Entertainment X:IN’s latest music video “RRRUN” burst onto the K-pop scene just 17 hours ago and has…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Black Bellflower Extract question

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I recently purchased a jar of Korean Black Bellflower extract. I opened it upon receiving to check it out,…

    Advice, KT, Question
  • Katseye has made me realize how boring some of the kpop performances are

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, I saw 4 groups live. Twice & katseye in lollapalooza and Blackpink & le sserafim at their concert. After…

    KT
  • How do foreigners usually find places or events in Korea (esp. Itaewon)?

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an architecture student in korea and im currently working on a project in Itaewon, Seoul. I think Itaewon is…

    KT, Perspectives, Seoul, Social Media
  • NCT WISH Lights Up the Scene With Vibrant “COLOR” Music Video

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Suggested Title: NCT WISH Lights Up the Scene With Vibrant “COLOR” Music Video Photo Credits: SM Entertainment NCT WISH has officially…

    K-pop, KT
  • I don’t understand the logic behind Cortis’ ‘GO’ still not being on Spotify

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Maybe I’m missing context here and it was a mistake by the company that it’s not on Spotify yet but…

    KT
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Latest Korean News

  • Immigration detainees lack access to key forms, rights information: watchdogAugust 31, 2026
    The state human rights watchdog has called for stronger procedural… Read more: Immigration detainees lack access to key forms, rights information: watchdog
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    Musinsa, a Korean fashion and beauty platform operator, has signed… Read more: Musinsa enters Malaysia, expands partnership with Indonesia’s MAP
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    Artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply embedded in everyday life,… Read more: Can humans really fall in love with AI? Korean dating show looks for answers
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    Photos taken in passing can become difficult to find when… Read more: SK Telecom turns everyday photos into searchable AI records

Latest Community Feeds

  • HYBE chairman to be referred to prosecution over alleged deception of shareholders: police – The Korea TimesAugust 31, 2026
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  • Who do you think is a good American interviewer for K-pop idols?August 31, 2026
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  • I felt that non-fans were taking advantage of Blinks’ (Blackpink’s fanbase) disappointment towards Blackpink in order to hate on the group during their 10th anniversary.August 31, 2026
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  • Travelling around South Korea. What local dishes should I not miss?August 31, 2026
  • the bowls, as promised. and two questions.August 31, 2026
  • Where can I find the creamy, chewy rosé dishes seen in Korean mukbang videos?August 31, 2026
  • Favorite song from every year you’ve been into kpop?August 31, 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