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  • Korean TikToker Won Jeong, with 54.8M followers, Convicted of SA, Is Posting Again, and Millions Think He’s Innocent Due to Misinformation

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A TikToker named Won Jeong (원정맨), with over 54.8 million followers, was convicted of quasi-r*pe (준강간) in South Korea —…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, fail, Justice, KT, Punishment, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jul 12, 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
  • Is the “bias before and after concert” trend rude?

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve seen discourse on Tiktok about this and am curious if it translates to other socials as well. With all…

    KT
  • Korea’s game studios rebrand as AI tech firms, moving into fashion, robotics, media

    Jul 11, 2025
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    Korea’s game studios rebrand as AI tech firms, moving into fashion, robotics, media

    Korean game studios are retooling as AI tech firms What was once a world of elves, dragons and power-ups is…

    fail, Koreans, KT, Nvidia
  • How do you guys feel about cosmosy since i don’t hear about them ?

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For those who don’t know about cosmosy they are the ones who came out with the song Lucky One where…

    K-pop, KT
  • Samsung to unveil 1st triple-folding smartphone by year’s end to rival Huawei’s Mate X2 Tri-Fold

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to unveil 1st triple-folding smartphone by year’s end to rival Huawei’s Mate X2 Tri-Fold

    TM Roh, chief of Samsung’s DX Division, holds a press conference after unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold7 at the Galaxy…

    KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • IMM Credit closes $700 mn blind credit fund backed by NPS

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    IMM Credit closes $700 mn blind credit fund backed by NPS

    2024 IMM annual general meeting (Courtesy of IMM Holdings)  IMM Credit & Solutions Inc. (ICS), the private credit unit of…

    KT
  • Rap icon Cardi B joins K-beauty’s celebrity fans with BB cream

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Rap icon Cardi B joins K-beauty’s celebrity fans with BB cream

    (Courtesy of Missha) Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, has joined the growing list of celebrities spotlighting Korean beauty products, fueling…

    Celebrity, Korean Food, KT, Samyang, Seoul, Social Media
  • Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI features

    Jul 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI features

    TM Roh, chief of Samsung’s DX Division, showcases the Galaxy Z Fold7 at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2025…

    Deloitte, driver, Kakao, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • BTS’ Jungkook, IU crowned most-loved K-pop artists

    Jul 9, 2025
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    BTS’ Jungkook, IU crowned most-loved K-pop artists

    Jungkook completed his military service in June, alongside fellow BTS member Jimin BTS’ Jungkook and IU, a singer and actress,…

    BTS, Demographics, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, Social Media, Suga, Survey
  • Samsung to buy US health tech firm Xealth in digital health push

    Jul 8, 2025
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    Samsung to buy US health tech firm Xealth in digital health push

    (Screenshot captured from Xealth website)  Samsung Electronics Co. will acquire Xealth, a US-based healthcare platform provider, as it steps up…

    driver, KT, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • i miss creative kpop greetings and what greeting would you come up with kpop groups?

    Jul 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The title basically sums up how I feel. I saw this tiktok that showed a bunch of older kpop group…

    KT
  • Samsung Heavy Industries clinches $635 mn preliminary FLNG deal with African shipowner

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Samsung Heavy Industries clinches $635 mn preliminary FLNG deal with African shipowner

    Samsung Heavy builds the hull side of an FLNG facility at its shipyard in Geoje, Korea Samsung Heavy Industries Co.,…

    KT, Samsung
  • P1Harmony Sets the Trend in Kitto Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-Pop Icons and a Platform Beloved by Fans

    Jul 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    P1Harmony Sets the Trend in Kitto Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-Pop Icons and a Platform Beloved by Fans

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment. Kitto Magazine The July 2025 issue of Kitto Magazine features a striking pictorial with P1Harmony, the…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
  • The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Photo Credits: Photo Credits: 女友BELLA China. SM Entertainment In the ever-evolving universe of K-pop, where dazzling visuals and relentless energy meet…

    Affinity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jul 5, 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
  • KARD is the one group that should’ve actually been promoted overseas

    Jul 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since their conception in 2016, KARD has naturally acquired a foreign fanbase and IMO, their label was both unmotivated and…

    K-pop, KT
  • “SKT Must Absolve Clients’ Termination Fees, Failed to Meet Obligations of Providing Secure Telecommunications”: Gov

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “SKT Must Absolve Clients’ Termination Fees, Failed to Meet Obligations of Providing Secure Telecommunications”: Gov

    submitted by /u/Fermion96 [link] [comments]

    fail, KT
  • “XYZ idol went viral and their company did nothing to promote them” talk is tiring

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all what exactly is considered viral? Because in today’s society the concept of viralism is completely different from…

    Advice, KT
  • Was Jeon Somi’s career just ruined by manner towards the YG artists or because of label

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    She debuted solo with Birthday and I did not know how well it was received. “Dumb Dumb” was a viral…

    family, KT
  • LG Electronics acquires Norway’s OSO in bold HVAC expansion

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Electronics acquires Norway’s OSO in bold HVAC expansion

    (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc., South Korea’s leading electronics company, is doubling down on its bid to lead…

    germany, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • POSCO sets sights on lithium production in US

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    POSCO sets sights on lithium production in US

    POSCO Holdings’ Chairman Chang In-hwa speaks at the 2025 general shareholders’ meeting in Seoul (Courtesy of POSCO Holdings) POSCO Holdings…

    driver, KT, POSCO, Seoul
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jun 28, 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
  • What’s Going on with Le Sserafim’s Ticket Prices?

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry I just made a TikTok about it, but I got the email saying that Le Sserafim tickets were on…

    KT
  • Copycat Korean goods flood global e-commerce platforms

    Jun 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Copycat Korean goods flood global e-commerce platforms

    Manyo Factory, a Korean indie cosmetics brand, is best known for facial masks Counterfeit Korean beauty, fashion and food products…

    Joseon, Korean Ramen, KT, request, Samyang, Shopping
  • Vegan/vegetarian Cold Noodle Soup in NYC?

    Jun 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I love cold noodles soup and have been thinking about it more now that the weather is in the 90s.…

    KT
  • Honest opinion on KATSEYE – a kpop-but-not-kpop group

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi there!! I’ve been on a hunt for global girl groups for a while now and finding my way to…

    BTS, Discussion, Fame, K-drama, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, LG, LGBTQ+, Sex
  • What’s a concert moment you’ll never forget?

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a TikTok earlier where the creator talked about how it can be hard to remember concerts, but they…

    BTS, KT
  • Kpop is still good you just have to find what you want

    Jun 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Regardless of all the talk about ‘which generation is better’ or ‘that kpop is no longer what is used to…

    BTS, KT
  • Illit Billyeeon Goyangi is it good? I’ don’t know

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    JUST KIDDINGGGG it’s great it’s amazing lol I love their album ! Billyyeeon Goyangi and the rest of their tracks.…

    KT
  • Genuine appreciation for StrayKids, Chan and why I think moving to threads is a great move.

    Jun 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For the last two days I have been considering to not only post but how to write this to display…

    KT
  • Amazon, Alibaba, TikTok up ante to woo Korean beauty brands

    Jun 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Amazon, Alibaba, TikTok up ante to woo Korean beauty brands

    The AliExpress Korea Seller Forum in December, 2024 (Couresty of AliExpress)  Riding the wave of global enthusiasm for K-Beauty, e-commerce…

    Coupang, Japan, KT, Seoul
  • July Vacation on Seoul

    Jun 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, our family is planning to visit korea this July, because of watching tiktok according to them July is rainy…

    family, KT, Seoul, travel
  • Subscriptions to things like Bubble were created to profit off of the parasocial relationships between idol/fan

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is just my two cents and I’m not judging anyone for using these services nor the idols for using…

    KT
  • Korean vs international popularity – the trend has shifted/expanded

    Jun 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to re-visit this topic – an interesting topic to me as a dinasour kpop fan (yup as early…

    BTS, Japan, KT, Social Media
  • SK, AWS to build South Korea’s largest, multibillion-dollar AI data center

    Jun 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK, AWS to build South Korea’s largest, multibillion-dollar AI data center

    AI data center South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK and Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), the world’s largest cloud platform provider,…

    Kakao, KT, Naver, Putin, Samsung, Seoul, SK Hynix
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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
  • Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900August 31, 2026
    KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers were trying to find trapped workers… Read more: Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900
  • Musinsa enters Malaysia, expands partnership with Indonesia’s MAPAugust 31, 2026
    Musinsa, a Korean fashion and beauty platform operator, has signed… Read more: Musinsa enters Malaysia, expands partnership with Indonesia’s MAP
  • Can humans really fall in love with AI? Korean dating show looks for answersAugust 31, 2026
    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
  • SK Telecom turns everyday photos into searchable AI recordsAugust 31, 2026
    Photos taken in passing can become difficult to find when… Read more: SK Telecom turns everyday photos into searchable AI records

Latest Community Feeds

  • A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in prison on charges of bribing officials, including the then president’s wife.August 31, 2026
  • I feel insecure after looking at other idol’s achievementsAugust 31, 2026
  • A complaint about missing content of older groupsAugust 31, 2026
  • 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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  • random piece of ATEEZ lore/fact that you know?August 31, 2026
  • Are Kpop acts still able to have a decent spotify global chart run?August 31, 2026
  • Does anyone else have a Kpop MV that’s basically your Cocomelon?August 31, 2026
  • Who do you think is a good American interviewer for K-pop idols?August 31, 2026
  • The staytiny awakening: why does this happen?August 31, 2026
  • South Korea uncovers scheme to supply more than 1,000 cars to Russia and BelarusAugust 31, 2026
  • Palantir Technologies at University Job Fair?August 31, 2026
  • 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
  • Looking for good readings about HYBE, Hitman Bang, or the K-pop agency system in generalAugust 31, 2026
  • ascend- is truly zb1’s best album to dateAugust 31, 2026
  • POSITIVE POST: Saw MAMAMOO Live and they are everything I love about Live music.August 31, 2026
  • Gyeongju made me realize there’s so much more to Korea than SeoulAugust 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