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  • i-dle Comes Full Circle: Inside ‘We Made’ and Their Golden-Hour Reinvention

    Jul 1, 2026
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    i-dle Comes Full Circle: Inside ‘We Made’ and Their Golden-Hour Reinvention

    Nine years after “I made,” i-dle closes the loop with “We made” — a summer-drenched, Latin-pop-kissed statement that proves self-authorship…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, purpose, Seoul
  • The Real Reason Hong Myung-bo Is Being Criticized: A Korean Fan’s Perspective

    Jul 1, 2026
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    The Real Reason Hong Myung-bo Is Being Criticized: A Korean Fan’s Perspective

    Recently, many YouTube and Instagram Reels videos have been criticizing South Korea’s national team coach, Hong Myung-bo. However, many people…

    fail, history, LG
  • Gwangju Ilgo Files Official Protest Against Paejae High School for Mocking May 18 Uprising

    Jul 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Principal of Gwangju Jeil High School(Gwangji ilgo for short), Lee Kyu-yeon stated “Yesterday’s incident left a deep wound for the…

    history, LG, Parents, Protest
  • KATSEYE: The Six-Eyed Vision Rewriting Global Pop

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Feeds
    KATSEYE: The Six-Eyed Vision Rewriting Global Pop

    Six Cities, One Heartbeat There’s a moment, somewhere between a polka-dot pout and a Coachella mainstage scream, when you stop…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Lotte, purpose, Seoul
  • If MAMA had another huge collab like the one in 2022, which 5th gen medley would you want to see the most?

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This was recommeneded in my algo recently. I know it’s abit controversial now because of all the things here and…

    LG
  • The evolving Europe-Korea strategic partnership: A view from Brussels and Berlin

    Jun 30, 2026
    in News
    The evolving Europe-Korea strategic partnership: A view from Brussels and Berlin

    I have recently been conducting research and holding meetings with senior officials in Brussels and Berlin. I arrived shortly after…

    G7, LG, martial law, Seoul
  • The Curse of Hong Myung-bo

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    The Curse of Hong Myung-bo

    Germany and Japan have been eliminated in the Round of 32 today. They also happen to be two teams involved…

    germany, Japan, LG
  • Which K-pop songs have the best instrumentals?

    Jun 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For me, it’s a toss-up between “Whiplash” by aespa and “Magnetic” by ILLIT. They both sound so clean. I guess…

    K-pop, LG
  • The Magic Never Stops: Jackson Wang Rewrites the Rules

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Feeds
    The Magic Never Stops: Jackson Wang Rewrites the Rules

    When the crowd stops being an audience and becomes something else entirely and the lights cut, a low frequency hum…

    apology, Celebrity, G7, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, purpose, Question, travel
  • Putting aside recency bias, is this really the most disappointing WC campaign in Korea’s history?

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have followed Korean football since 2002. I have seen all the WC matches and cannot recall a more disappointing…

    history, LG
  • Eight Gods,One Stage – Stray Kids launch their fifth world tour RUN IT

    Jun 28, 2026
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    Eight Gods,One Stage – Stray Kids launch their fifth world tour RUN IT

    Stray Kids launch their fifth world tour RUN IT at Seoul’s KSPO Dome — and the concept photos alone are…

    history, Japan, Joseon, K-pop, LG, Photography, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Why your groups keep releasing music that you don’t like anymore

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The biggest reason why I would ‘stan’ a group is genuinely because of their music. Then their live performances come…

    LG
  • Korea needed 3 of 9 games to go their way to qualify for round of 32. 0 of the 4 of those games that have been played so far have gone Korea’s way.

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Nine games following Korea’s loss to South Africa would have/would affect Korea’s odds of qualifying for the knockout stage. To…

    fail, germany, Japan, LG
  • OMEGA X — Cosmopolitan Korea July 2026 Cover Portrait

    Jun 27, 2026
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    OMEGA X — Cosmopolitan Korea July 2026 Cover Portrait

    They arrived as a patchwork of pasts — eleven members, each carrying the aftertaste of other groups and survival shows…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG
  • Heeseung’s Debut Has Made Me Nostalgic and Solidified How Real His Departure is

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In no way am I hating on Heeseung for his debut, I like Ride or Die and I HEAVILY fw…

    Discussion, LG
  • Big Leap looking for an album/cassette tape from 40 years ago……

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So back in the late 80s, I was given a tape that I used to listen to for years then…

    LG, Military
  • Two Sparks, One Light – FLARE U arrive on the cover of BEAUTY+ Magazine’s July 2026 issue

    Jun 25, 2026
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    Two Sparks, One Light – FLARE U arrive on the cover of BEAUTY+ Magazine’s July 2026 issue

    There is a specific kind of electricity that only happens when two people who were never supposed to find each…

    family, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • there will probably never be another dreamcatcher

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    random rant, but since dreamcatcher kinda soft disbanded with dami, handong, and gahyun terminating contracts, a group like dreamcatcher probably…

    LG
  • Hanwha Systems’ radar, the “eye of the battlefield” that tracks missiles… Now it can spot North Korean long-range artillery.

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Cheongung-II multi-function radar simultaneously detects and tracks enemy fighters and ballistic missiles approaching from all directions. It integrates the roles…

    identification, LG, North Korea
  • LG CNS debuts agentic AI testing tool in push for global ERP market

    Jun 25, 2026
    in News
    LG CNS debuts agentic AI testing tool in push for global ERP market

    LG CNS, the IT services subsidiary of LG Group, announced Wednesday the launch of PerfectWin ERP Edition, a specialized software…

    LG, LG CNS
  • Lisa for Vanity Fair – The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl

    Jun 24, 2026
    in Feeds
    Lisa for Vanity Fair – The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl

    White feathers, desert heat, and a Las Vegas stage waiting. BLACKPINK’s Lisa doesn’t just take up space — she consumes…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • Karina aespa – Vogue Korea × Chanel Beauty July 2026 Digital Cover

    Jun 23, 2026
    in Feeds
    Karina aespa – Vogue Korea × Chanel Beauty July 2026 Digital Cover

    Where Light Becomes Language – aespa’s Karina steps into Vogue Korea’s July 2026 digital cover draped in Chanel Beauty —…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, LG, Metaverse, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • “Anti Communist Latte” launched by cafe… criticized after promotional image shows South Korean flag incorrectly | ‘멸공라떼’ 출시 카페…태극기 4괘 잘못 그린 홍보물 뭇매

    Jun 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Anti Communist Latte” launched by cafe… criticized after promotional image shows South Korean flag incorrectly | ‘멸공라떼’ 출시 카페…태극기 4괘 잘못 그린 홍보물 뭇매

    A cafe in Daejeon drew criticism from internet users after releasing a drink called the “Myeolgong Latte” to mark the…

    Controversy, Daejeon, Korean War, LG, Military, Politics
  • HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte: H.O.W Is Different — and They Know It

    Jun 22, 2026
    in Feeds
    HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte: H.O.W Is Different — and They Know It

    HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte : LEGACY, a debut that refuses the idol formula and builds something rawer,…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Random Question: Can a Person from a Conservative Religion still become a K-pop/Global-pop Idol?

    Jun 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this is a slightly controversial question but I am just curious as an Agnostic myself. I’m just going…

    K-pop, LG, Question
  • Any die-hard Lineage Classic players still grinding on Korea servers?

    Jun 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Any die-hard Lineage Classic players still grinding on Korea servers?

    Hey r/korea, I’m a gamer/player who’s been grinding hard on Lineage Classic Korea servers these past few weeks. The nostalgia…

    LG, Question
  • Genuinely blown away by f(x) Chu……..

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Watched the Seulgi, Karina, Winter and Irene stage. I found the hook to be pretty catchy and then I listened…

    KT, LG
  • Hyeri, in Full Bloom: The Style, Spark, and Reinvention of a K-Culture Icon

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Feeds
    Hyeri, in Full Bloom: The Style, Spark, and Reinvention of a K-Culture Icon

    There are artists who perform a moment, and then there are artists who build a mood around them. Hyeri belongs…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, travel
  • Los fandoms tienen que respetarse a sí mismos como consumidores

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ultimamente veo que los fandoms permiten que les cobren precios exagerados por productos con la cara de sus idols, hablaré…

    BTS, LG
  • Why Are Korean Used Cars So Affordable Compared to European Imports?

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In the past 3–4 years, many dealers in Balkan countries such as Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia have been purchasing…

    germany, LG
  • Gilgeori toast

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Gilgeori toast

    The new cabbage has hit the shelves here in Germany, it’s so crisp it feels like lettuce. And the fresh…

    germany, LG
  • Shin Ramyun leaves spicy impression at major Mexico City festival

    Jun 18, 2026
    in News
    Shin Ramyun leaves spicy impression at major Mexico City festival

    Thousands of festivalgoers in Mexico City are getting a taste of Korea’s signature spicy noodles as Nongshim ramps up its…

    LG
  • RIIZE is like SM’s version of High School Musical but all members is Troy Bolton

    Jun 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    in a good way! so like hSM… 🙈 to be so fr tho, a lot of their songs are nostalgic…

    LG
  • One of My Favorite Things About I-DLE Is Their Message!

    Jun 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    One of the reasons I became such a big fan of I-DLE is their lyrics. ​ I-DLE often write about…

    LG, LGBTQ+, Question
  • Lee meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

    Jun 15, 2026
    in News
    Lee meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

    President Lee Jae Myung met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday and is presumed to have sought…

    LG, Peace, request
  • Embassies, diplomatic missions issue statement of LGBTQI+ solidarity to mark Seoul Queer Culture Festival

    Jun 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Embassies, diplomatic missions issue statement of LGBTQI+ solidarity to mark Seoul Queer Culture Festival

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

    LG, Seoul, Seoul Queer Culture Festival
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Latest Korean News

  • Gyeonggi Province expands funding to upgrade migrant worker facilitiesJuly 1, 2026
    Faced with a shrinking domestic workforce and a chronic labor… Read more: Gyeonggi Province expands funding to upgrade migrant worker facilities
  • Aespa’s Giselle and Ningning reveal matching belly button piercingsJuly 1, 2026
    Aespa members Giselle and Ningning have surprised fans by revealing… Read more: Aespa’s Giselle and Ningning reveal matching belly button piercings
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    Household loans at major Korean banks increased by the largest… Read more: Major banks’ household loan grows sharpest in 11 months in June

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  • Koreans saying they wish K-pop idols are more free and wild like KatseyeJuly 1, 2026
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  • The Real Reason Hong Myung-bo Is Being Criticized: A Korean Fan’s PerspectiveJuly 1, 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