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  • Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Photo Credit: Numero Netherlands. Transparent Arts Mark Tuan’s presence in the August 2025 pictorial for Numéro Netherlands has generated palpable…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Mark Tuan’s Artistic Evolution: GOT7 Star Redefines Global Fashion for Numéro Netherlands August 2025

    Photo Credit: Numero Netherlands. Transparent Arts Mark Tuan’s presence in the August 2025 pictorial for Numéro Netherlands has generated palpable…

    Discussion, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • My 1st & 2nd attempt of Daktoritang (spicy chicken stew)

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    My 1st & 2nd attempt of Daktoritang (spicy chicken stew)

    submitted by /u/Open_Branch_7515 [link] [comments]

    KT
  • China’s free-roaming tourists reshape South Korea’s visitor economy

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    China’s free-roaming tourists reshape South Korea’s visitor economy

    Chinese tourists visiting Hwahongmun Gate in Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, sit on the floor of the building to relax…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Donald Trump, Hwaseong, Jeju, KT, LG, LG Uplus, myeongdong, Seoul, Social Media, Subway, Survey, Tourism, travel
  • BTS and TXT’s Brother Group Revealed: CORTIS Set to Debut on Aug. 18

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS and TXT’s Brother Group Revealed: CORTIS Set to Debut on Aug. 18

    Courtesy of BigHit Music BigHit Music, the powerhouse behind global K-pop acts BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), has officially…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Social Media, Teenager
  • VCHA’s rebranding is probably also ‘cause of Katseye’s success, as well as the KG situation.

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to just clarify first that I am in NO WAY trying to invalidate KG and what she and…

    KT
  • Asking san if his type is chocolate or vanilla…please stop😭

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    On TikTok there was a woman asking San from Ateez if his type was chocolate or vanilla, referring to if…

    KT
  • Musicow sells out first US music equity offering backed by Kelly Clarkson hit

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Musicow sells out first US music equity offering backed by Kelly Clarkson hit

    (Courtesy of Musicow)  Musicow Inc., a South Korean music copyright trading platform pioneer, has sold out its debut US music…

    KT, request
  • Mfw when i go outside these days

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Mfw when i go outside these days

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

    KT
  • I don’t want to see Idols TikTok Challenges anymore

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Which is why I don’t. But I still come across them sometimes. I like it when Idols do TikTok Videos…

    Celebrity, KT
  • HD Hyundai Heavy wins US Navy ship MRO deal, 1st under MASGA accord

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai Heavy wins US Navy ship MRO deal, 1st under MASGA accord

    The USNS Alan Shepard, a US Navy cargo ship to undergo an MRO project by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries HD…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Fame, Hyundai, Korean War, KT, Seoul
  • Do I get charged if someone texts me internationally to my Korean number? Or if I am abroad? (KT artur phone plan)

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I have two SIM cards in my phone. One e sim and one physical. The Korean one is physical.…

    family, KT
  • Why do fans act like older gen idols had it harder when newer ones face global scrutiny 24/7?

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I always see people saying 2nd or early 3rd gen idols “worked harder” and had less opportunity bor had it…

    K-pop, KT
  • What K-pop groups are bigger in real life than on social media?

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry if this doesn’t really make sense 😭 but I’ve noticed that some groups have a huge online presence (especially…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    AI chip (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) South Korea has chosen five technology firms, including LG, Naver and SK Telecom Co.,…

    Kakao, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • K-beauty diversifies markets for global growth amid US tariff

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-beauty diversifies markets for global growth amid US tariff

    A beauty and cosmetics fair in Seoul in July 2024 (File photo by interCHARM Korea) South Korean brands are diversifying…

    germany, Global Expansion, KT, LG, Seoul
  • Kpop will never be as mainstream as people want it to be – And that’s okay

    Aug 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Let me preface this by saying this isn’t a reflection of how I personally feel about K-Pop, but rather something…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, LG
  • Tarzzan from ADP seemingly blurted out the N-word

    Jul 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was scrolling through TikTok and came across this clip of Tarzzan reciting lyrics to Playboi Carti’s LIKE WEEZY. The…

    KT
  • K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific

    Jul 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific

    APR’s factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province APR Co., South Korea’s fast-growing beauty company, has outpaced the country’s second-largest cosmetics firm…

    Japan, Joseon, KT, LG, Social Media
  • Why do people think BTS is getting overrated and/or overhyped?

    Jul 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A long and unnecessary thread of why people think BTS is getting overrated and/or overhyped. PS: This thread is not…

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

    Jul 26, 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
  • My take after Hearts2Hearts made their first comeback, do they count as a successful girl group by SM standards?

    Jul 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that Hearts2Hearts has made their first comeback, I wanted to share some thoughts and ask what others think. Are…

    K-pop, KT
  • I’ve started to dread getting back into Kpop

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, for some context—I’m a hyper-fixation type of person. I have a ton of hobbies, but I focus on one…

    KT, Social Media
  • Where to get gamtae seaweed in Los Angeles

    Jul 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I would love to get these seaweed, not online. Is there anywhere that sells them? Ktown? submitted by…

    KT
  • Jay Park Heads to Auckland, New Zealand: Global Superstar’s 2025 World Tour Brings Korean Hip-Hop to Spark Arena

    Jul 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo. Credits: More Vision. Live Nation New Zealand Jay Park’s return to Auckland for his 2025 world tour is stirring…

    K-pop, KT, LG
  • Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    A foreign tourist receives skincare and makeup services at CJ Olive Young’s flagship beauty concept store, Olive Young N Seongsu,…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT, request, Seoul, Social Media, Tourism
  • Samsung, Tesla in talks on 2 nm AI chip production for Dojo

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, Tesla in talks on 2 nm AI chip production for Dojo

    Samsung Electronics Co. and Tesla Inc. are in talks over a deal for the South Korean tech giant to produce…

    fail, Japan, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Is IVE being ignored by Kpop Demon Hunters Versus are stans overreacting?

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There has been a lot of discourse from IVE fans calling out KPOP Demon Hunters for not crediting or acknowledging…

    BTS, KT, Social Media
  • What to do with 5 Kilo radish?

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What to do with 5 Kilo radish?

    Got 2 big radisches for 4 euros today at hanaro markt in Düsseldorf. Made 1.5 Kilo korean pickled radish (the…

    Kimchi, KT
  • S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Samsung Group Chairman Jay Y. Lee gives a speech during a visit by US President Joe Biden to the chipmaker’s…

    history, KT, Medical, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Scandal, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Music is subjective in taste but objective in craft

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I keep seeing posts about how music is subjective, and calling a song good or bad is just about personal…

    KT
  • Any myths or popular takes about your fav groups or idols that you want to dispel/clear up?

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For me, I keep seeing Tiktoks about how Taehyun (TXT) is always left out, disliked, or jealous of the other…

    KT
  • KPop Demon Hunters OST lands at No.6 on Billboard Hot 100

    Jul 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KPop Demon Hunters OST lands at No.6 on Billboard Hot 100

    ▲ “Golden” Official Lyric Video | KPop Demon Hunters | Sony Animation (Courtesy of Sony Pictures Animation) The original soundtrack…

    BTS, history, K-pop, KT
  • Samsung supplies newest nanoprism image sensors to Xiaomi to crack Sony’s lead

    Jul 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung supplies newest nanoprism image sensors to Xiaomi to crack Sony’s lead

    Samsung Electronics’ ISOCELL image sensor-1 (Screenshot from the company’s website) Samsung Electronics Co. is supplying a new high-performance image sensor…

    automotive, Japan, KT, Photography, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • What would you call this?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What would you call this?

    I am an American whose palate has been influenced by Korean culture. I make dishes from common ingredients to Korean…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, KT
  • Tou le jours tiramisu latte recipe?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! Does anyone know the recipe for the iced tiramisu latte at tou le jours? I think it’s just a…

    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

  • I feel insecure after looking at other idol’s achievementsAugust 31, 2026
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  • HyoRiSoo hijaked their way into a serious debut that SM would otherwise never give them.August 31, 2026
  • Do you guys think that there is a possibility that other girl groups could sell out a stadium in Korea?August 31, 2026
  • HYBE chairman to be referred to prosecution over alleged deception of shareholders: police – The Korea TimesAugust 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