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  • The best bulgogi

    May 26, 2026
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    The best bulgogi

    submitted by /u/WHW01 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • Kalgoosu, Korean noodle

    May 26, 2026
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    Kalgoosu, Korean noodle

    Myeondong Kalgooksu in NJ submitted by /u/Competitive_Art1348 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • Charcoal grilled LG Galbi with soy braised onions, mu, and cucumber saengchae

    May 26, 2026
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    Charcoal grilled LG Galbi with soy braised onions, mu, and cucumber saengchae

    submitted by /u/K24Bone42 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • korean homecooking/vintage/nostalgic cookbooks?

    May 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    안녕~ i am us-american but i mainly cook korean food, since that’s how i learned to cook. the only time…

    Korean Food, LG
  • In true kpop fashion, IOI’s chart success is gonna usher a floodgate of reunion groups

    May 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop loves a trend, whether it’s fashion (90s denim), music styles (the wave of Tyla-esque songs), etc. With companies like…

    LG
  • XG: The Signal

    May 25, 2026
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    XG: The Signal

    The dress arrives before the music does. That is the only way to describe the moment Maya steps into frame…

    Demographics, fail, Japan, K-pop, LG, purpose, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Happy Birthday, Buddha!

    May 24, 2026
    in News
    Happy Birthday, Buddha!

    My column is to offer praise and thanksgiving for Buddha’s birthday, celebrated on May 25 this year. It’s also to…

    LG, Politics
  • how has babymonster surpassed bts in youtube

    May 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m looking at the recent YouTube stats and I’m honestly trying to understand how the algorithm or streaming dynamics work…

    BTS, LG
  • I didn’t expect Seventeen to pull me back into K-Pop

    May 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been a part of the K-Pop community for six years now and I don’t think I’m alone — nor…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, LG
  • Human rights commission to attend both queer festival, anti-LGBTQ rally

    May 23, 2026
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    Human rights commission to attend both queer festival, anti-LGBTQ rally

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

    LG
  • When You Have Leftovers

    May 22, 2026
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    When You Have Leftovers

    Breakfast bulgogi and egg sandwich submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded_Act_131 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • I want to recreate the Korean BBQ experience at home.

    May 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Last time at Korean BBQ restaurant, it occurred to all of us that we could have fun doing the same…

    KT, LG, Oyster, Pork
  • Why do people say that babymonster aren’t that popular in Korea?

    May 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    https://youtube.com/shorts/5_hx963C5jw?si=TFC3_XciLG34p6hK They are clearly very well known. You can barely hear them singing. And I see many people say that…

    LG
  • kalgucksu mandu 칼국수와 만두

    May 21, 2026
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    kalgucksu mandu 칼국수와 만두

    yum yum~~ submitted by /u/MallOk9124 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    May 21, 2026
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    BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    THE COVER THAT STOPPED THE INTERNET Before the ink was dry, before the first collector’s copy shipped from Seoul, the…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Stress, Teenager, Warning
  • Suing Youtubers might not be a smart move for agencies

    May 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s bizarre to think that there are so many defamation lawsuits in kpop space. A multi-millions company suing youtubers and…

    LG, Social Media
  • Heroes sign ex-KBO MVP Seo Geon-chang to 2-year extension

    May 20, 2026
    in News
    Heroes sign ex-KBO MVP Seo Geon-chang to 2-year extension

    The Kiwoom Heroes announced Wednesday they have signed former MVP-winning veteran Seo Geon-chang to a two-year extension. The Heroes said…

    LG
  • what is your earliest memory of eating instant ramyun?

    May 19, 2026
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    we’re feeling a little nostalgic in the office today… for a lot of us, instant ramyun was the very first…

    LG
  • Korean Bulgogi (Fire Meat) Next Level Instant Noodles

    May 19, 2026
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    Korean Bulgogi (Fire Meat) Next Level Instant Noodles

    “Bulgogi” means “fire meat” in Korean and is one of Korea’s most loved beef dishes, usually enjoyed on special days…

    family, LG
  • Which kpop group could pull off “Bangaranga” (Winner of Eurovision 2026)?

    May 18, 2026
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    I’m not sure this is the right place of this discussion, but if you’re both a kpop fan & Eurovision,…

    Discussion, LG
  • KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    On the afternoon of May 18, the won-dollar exchange rate and KOSPI figures were displayed on an electronic board at…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • when do you ACTUALLY eat instant noodles? 🍜

    May 18, 2026
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    Hi! I’m a college student in Korea taking a marketing class 😊 Right now, I’m researching how Korean instant noodles/ramen…

    LG, Survey
  • Best Indoor Smokeless Grill for Korean BBQ?

    May 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    been wanting to do Korean BBQ at home more often, mostly samgyeopsal, bulgogi, maybe some thin sliced beef and veggies,…

    LG, Pork
  • First try at a simple Korean BBQ-style pork bulgogi dinner at home

    May 18, 2026
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    First try at a simple Korean BBQ-style pork bulgogi dinner at home

    I bought too much pork and needed to use it up, so I randomly made a quick pork bulgogi dinner.…

    LG, Pork
  • Dinner last night. First time trying this place. $47 for everything

    May 18, 2026
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    Dinner last night. First time trying this place. $47 for everything

    Bulgogi box with seafood pancake and kimbab and extra sides. Kimchi was to die for. submitted by /u/Individual-Clock-988 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, LG
  • Is there a reason for kpop reddit’s glazing about ILLIT? the girls are lovely and dont deserve any hate or bad words that is not what Im implying obviously, just the overt praise is surprising for a mid tier group with okay vocals, compared to other powerhouse gg’s getting way less appreciation

    May 17, 2026
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    I might be in the minority tho with noticing this maybe my algo just keeps pushing illit praise posts and…

    LG
  • Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law

    May 17, 2026
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    Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law

    Misinformation and disparagement of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement increased significantly last year, despite a 2021 law aimed at…

    Celebrity, Democracy, history, Korean Military, LG, Local News, Military, modern history, Naver, New Law, North Korea, Protest, Pyongyang, Social Media
  • Does modern K-pop sometimes feel less like a music scene and more like a hyper-optimized global system?

    May 17, 2026
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    First of all, I genuinely admire what the Korean entertainment industry has achieved. The level of planning, global strategy, branding,…

    K-pop, LG
  • XLOV’s I,God Era Turns Reinvention Into Religion

    May 16, 2026
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    XLOV’s I,God Era Turns Reinvention Into Religion

    Cover story XLOV doesn’t arrive so much as stage an entrance. Their second mini album, I,God, lands after roughly six months of…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Warning
  • Viral Bread Taxi turns Daejeon into Korea’s bakery pilgrimage capital

    May 16, 2026
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    Viral Bread Taxi turns Daejeon into Korea’s bakery pilgrimage capital

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

    Daejeon, LG
  • A must when visiting Jeju Island- Bomal Kalguksu

    May 15, 2026
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    A must when visiting Jeju Island- Bomal Kalguksu

    With special guest haemul pajeon! submitted by /u/PunchyWunchySupreme [link] [comments]

    Jeju, LG
  • Built a K-pop bias ranker that swaps the TierMaker drag-and-drop for head-to-head matchups. Way faster on mobile.

    May 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Made tier lists for years on TierMaker and a couple of clones. They all have the same problem on a…

    BTS, K-pop, LG
  • The Frequency Shift — Rei Is Already In Your Heart

    May 13, 2026
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    The Frequency Shift — Rei Is Already In Your Heart

    She moves between worlds — Korean pop, Japanese fashion, and global digital culture — like she was built for all…

    Demographics, Japan, K-pop, Korean War, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Dalgona/Poppgi tools

    May 13, 2026
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    Dalgona/Poppgi tools

    I could watch dalgona/ppopgi making videos all day. It’s soooooo satisfying and I really want to try my hand at…

    LG
  • Nazi leader Richard Foerster passionately preached Hitler’s teachings to Korean schoolchildren and gifted them signed photos of Hitler as they gave him a “Heil Hitler” salute on a train to Seoul (May 11, 1939)

    May 13, 2026
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    Nazi leader Richard Foerster passionately preached Hitler’s teachings to Korean schoolchildren and gifted them signed photos of Hitler as they gave him a “Heil Hitler” salute on a train to Seoul (May 11, 1939)

    In May 1939, Imperial authorities selected 29 of the best and brightest elementary schoolchildren from across Korea and “rewarded” them…

    Busan, daegu, Daejeon, Discussion, germany, Japan, Justice, Korean Cuisine, LG, North Korea, Peace, purpose, Question, Seoul, study, travel
  • Mapping K-pop girl groups as NBA teams, version 2.

    May 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Blackpink = Boston Celtics Still defined by massive success, the benchmark and the standard. Blackpink set new records like the…

    Cheese, K-pop, LG
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    Employees at Samsung Electronics are reportedly seeing their value rise… Read more: Samsung Electronics employees now score ‘almost like lawyers’ in Korea’s marriage market
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    Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul, left, shakes hands… Read more: [PHOTO] Honoring Canada’s Korean War veterans
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  • Samsung Electronics employees now score ‘almost like lawyers’ in Korea’s marriage marketMay 26, 2026
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  • Charcoal grilled LG Galbi with soy braised onions, mu, and cucumber saengchaeMay 26, 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