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  • LE’V Steps Into the Light: “Spotlight Soul” Captures the Artistry, Growth, and Glow of a New Era in the 2026 Season’s Greetings Collection

    Jan 10, 2026
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    LE’V Steps Into the Light: “Spotlight Soul” Captures the Artistry, Growth, and Glow of a New Era in the 2026 Season’s Greetings Collection

    Photo Credits: CHROMOSOME LE’V Illuminates 2026 with “Spotlight Soul” LE’V enters 2026 with a statement that feels both cinematic and…

    BTS, LG, Photography
  • MEOVV Sooin and Bottega Veneta Redefine Modern Cool in Arena Homme+ Korea’s February 2026 Cover

    Jan 9, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV Sooin and Bottega Veneta Redefine Modern Cool in Arena Homme+ Korea’s February 2026 Cover

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea – Bottega Veneta – The Black Label MEOVV Sooin x Bottega Veneta: The Art of…

    BTS, LG, Seoul
  • Question about pear in bulgogi/kalbi marinade

    Jan 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! Korean pear is easy to get since I live near multiple Hmarts, and Costco and Safeway sells them too.…

    LG, Parents, Question
  • LATENCY’s “It Was Love (Live Clip)”: Emotional Debut Sparks Fan Frenzy 

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Hero Photo and Music Video Credits: ODDINARY REcords LATENCY burst onto the K-pop scene with their debut digital single “It…

    Fame, K-pop, LG
  • EXO’s ‘REVERXE’ Reverse Teaser Images Ignite Global EXO-L Hype: Dark Cinematic Visuals, 6-Member Lineup

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    EXO’s ‘REVERXE’ Reverse Teaser Images Ignite Global EXO-L Hype: Dark Cinematic Visuals, 6-Member Lineup

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment – REVERXE: A visual “return” The new “Reverse” group and individual teasers place EXO in a…

    Curiosity, K-pop, LG
  • XLOV: Genderless Punk Sirens Drip Ethereal Defiance—K-Pop’s Y2K Rebels Rewrite High Fashion’s Rules

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XLOV: Genderless Punk Sirens Drip Ethereal Defiance—K-Pop’s Y2K Rebels Rewrite High Fashion’s Rules

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment “XLOV isn’t playing the idol game—they’re shattering the binary, one layered tutu at a time.” XLOV…

    Genesis, Japan, K-pop, LG, Sex
  • Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Jan 7, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Photo Credits: AHC Beauty – SM Entertainment – aespa’s Winter, the K-pop siren with porcelain poise, steps into the spotlight…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • Domestic Battery Giants Report Losses Amid EV Demand Slump and Subsidy Elimination

    Jan 7, 2026
    in News
    Domestic Battery Giants Report Losses Amid EV Demand Slump and Subsidy Elimination

    Aerial view of SK Battery America’s Georgia plant, SK On’s U.S. subsidiary (Provided by SK On) The elimination of U.S.…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung
  • KOSPI Surpasses 4,600 Intraday, but Stock Market Polarization Accelerates

    Jan 7, 2026
    in News
    KOSPI Surpasses 4,600 Intraday, but Stock Market Polarization Accelerates

    The intraday KOSPI index is displayed on the status board at Hana Bank’s dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, on January…

    CJ Cheiljedang, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Shopping, SK Hynix
  • Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Hero Image of Kateye: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP – HYBE – Geffen Records – New York City is gearing up for an…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026

    LG Electronics’ home robot ‘CLOi’ organizes towels at the LG Electronics booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) where…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • KOSDAQ Delisting Requirements Tighten to 15 Billion Won from 4 Billion Won

    Jan 5, 2026
    in News
    KOSDAQ Delisting Requirements Tighten to 15 Billion Won from 4 Billion Won

    The Korea Exchange will raise the market capitalization threshold for delisting requirements in the KOSDAQ market from the existing 4…

    fail, LG
  • Mourning the loss of “what could have been” groups.

    Jan 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I was playing a nostalgic kpop playlist, and for me, that means 2018-2020. Some of the artists on that…

    LG
  • Korea’s Export Map Transformed Over Five Years: China Down, US and ASEAN Up

    Jan 3, 2026
    in News
    Korea’s Export Map Transformed Over Five Years: China Down, US and ASEAN Up

    South Korea’s exports to China decreased by 19.7% over the past five years while exports to the US increased by…

    fail, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • DKZ 2026 Season’s Greetings: Memory Unfolds in a Solo Concept Photo—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Fresh Chapter for the Group

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    DKZ 2026 Season’s Greetings: Memory Unfolds in a Solo Concept Photo—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Fresh Chapter for the Group

    Photo Credits: Dongyo Entertainment DKZ returns with a magnetic leap into 2026, presenting Season’s Greetings through a solitary lens: Memory.…

    LG
  • (LEAD) U.S. voices 'significant concerns' over S. Korea's network act revision

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    (LEAD) U.S. voices 'significant concerns' over S. Korea's network act revision

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) — The State Department on Wednesday expressed “significant concerns” over a recently passed revision to a…

    Deepfake, Donald Trump, LG, Question, Social Media
  • JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Jan 1, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Photo Credits: V Magazine ODD ATELIER A Magazine Cover Moment ReimaginedJENNIE returns to the magazine cover with a decisive stance…

    history, LG, Photography, Seoul, study
  • New Year’s Eve Dinner

    Jan 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    New Year’s Eve Dinner

    Gyeran jjim, daeji bulgogi, and beef bulgogi. Not pictured is bulgogi kimbap and tofu bibimbap. submitted by /u/Greymalkyn76 [link] [comments]

    Bibimbap, LG
  • Seoul Metropolitan governwmt campaigns till end of year to uncover marginalized minors who were cut off from public education

    Dec 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul Metropolitan governwmt campaigns till end of year to uncover marginalized minors who were cut off from public education

    The QR code leads to the website for the Seoul Global Youth Education Center, a governmejt funded organization made for…

    LG, Parents, Seoul
  • Why Bae Suzy is the Ultimate All-Rounder and still “Nation’s First Love” in 2025

    Dec 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As an International Fan of Bae Suzy from India, I recently started exploring Bae Suzy’s career, after watching her in…

    Celebrity, Fame, family, Gen Z, K-drama, K-pop, LG, Millennials, MZ generation, Naver
  • Hyunpung Dak Kalguksu

    Dec 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Hyunpung Dak Kalguksu

    I was stationed in Waegwan South Korea for 2 years (2019-2021) with the US Army and it was the greatest…

    Kimchi, LG, Question
  • Clam Noodle Soup (Bajirak Kalguksu) at Miari Kalguksu, LA K-Town.

    Dec 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Clam Noodle Soup (Bajirak Kalguksu) at Miari Kalguksu, LA K-Town.

    submitted by /u/BathSilly8296 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • EV Downturn Fallout: LG Energy Solution Sees Another 4 Tril. Won Contract Evaporate

    Dec 27, 2025
    in News
    EV Downturn Fallout: LG Energy Solution Sees Another 4 Tril. Won Contract Evaporate

    EV batteries from LG Energy Solution (Photo courtesy of LG Energy Solution) LG Energy Solution announced that its 4 trillion…

    KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • What is that one era everyone in your fandom as well as the artist you stan keep going back to?

    Dec 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For BTS and ARMYs, it’s definitely the HYYH/The Most Beautiful Moment in Life era. Maybe it’s because that was the…

    BTS, LG
  • LG유플러스, 6G 대비 ‘분산형 RIS’ 기술 실내 검증 성공

    Dec 25, 2025
    in News
    LG유플러스, 6G 대비 ‘분산형 RIS’ 기술 실내 검증 성공

    LG유플러스는 포항공과대학교(POSTECH) 홍원빈 교수 연구팀과 함께 무전력 분산형 지능형 표면(RIS, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface)과 인공지능(AI)을 활용한 차세대 실내 커버리지 확장 기술을…

    LG
  • Sullyoon of NMIXX Shines in Marie Claire Korea x Onitsuka Tiger January 2026 Pictorial—Youth, Heritage, and Motion

    Dec 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Sullyoon of NMIXX Shines in Marie Claire Korea x Onitsuka Tiger January 2026 Pictorial—Youth, Heritage, and Motion

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Onitsuka Tiger JYP Entertainment Sullyoon Steps Into 2026: Style, Confidence, and Motion The start of…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • US-SK nuclear submarine program a ‘serious threat’ to nonproliferation, warns Chinese state media

    Dec 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Chinese state media voiced concerns over plans by the US and South Korea to discuss building nuclear-powered submarines for South…

    Japan, LG, Military, Peace, Politics, Question, Stress, Warning
  • the GOT The Beat group that COULD’VE BEEN

    Dec 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i’m a huge gg lover, and GOT the beat/Girls on Top was a dream come true for me. i often…

    LG
  • IMF Warning: Korea’s National Debt Growing Fastest Among Non-reserve Currency Countries

    Dec 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    IMF Warning: Korea’s National Debt Growing Fastest Among Non-reserve Currency Countries

    An analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that South Korea’s government debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio will…

    fail, Kia, LG, Warning
  • Guess the MV by the outfit (Girls groups)

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Guess the mv according to the clues I give from the outfit, only for girls group, for any generations (to…

    LG
  • Chuu Unlocks a New Era in K-pop Aesthetics with ‘XO, My Cyberlove’: A Visionary Dive into Digital Emotion and Post-Human Glamour

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Chuu Unlocks a New Era in K-pop Aesthetics with ‘XO, My Cyberlove’: A Visionary Dive into Digital Emotion and Post-Human Glamour

    Photo Credits: ATRP Chuu’s upcoming 1st Full Album “XO, My Cyberlove” is not merely a musical comeback—it’s a full-fledged artistic statement. The…

    K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • KATSEYE at the Crossroads: Denim, Grammy Glory, and the Real Power of a New-Gen Girl Group in 2025

    Dec 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE at the Crossroads: Denim, Grammy Glory, and the Real Power of a New-Gen Girl Group in 2025

    Photo Credits: HYBE Geffen Records There’s a peculiar alchemy that happens when pop ascends into fashion. In 2025, KATSEYE—the six-member global…

    Controversy, Gen Z, Japan, LG, Scandal, Stress
  • LG, 사회복지공동모금회 120억원 전달

    Dec 21, 2025
    in News
    LG, 사회복지공동모금회 120억원 전달

    LG는 18일 서울 중구 사랑의열매 회관에서 연말 이웃사랑성금 전달식을 갖고 120억원을 사회복지공동모금회에 기부했다. LG의 연말 기부는 올해로 26년째로, 누적 성금은…

    LG
  • Kimchi Porkbelly Kalguksu and Truffle cheese shredded potato pancake 😼

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds, News
    Kimchi Porkbelly Kalguksu and Truffle cheese shredded potato pancake 😼

    submitted by /u/makkir0ll [link] [comments]

    Cheese, Kimchi, LG, Pork
  • Major Korean Petrochemical Firms Cut Ethylene Production

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    Major Korean Petrochemical Firms Cut Ethylene Production

    Lotte Chemical’s Daesan plant (Photo courtesy of Lotte Chemical) Domestic petrochemical companies are submitting voluntary restructuring plans to the government…

    Hyundai, LG, Lotte
  • aespa Captivates Fans Worldwide in the Festive Nongshim Shin Ramyun CF ‘251219’ with Stunning Group & Solo Visuals

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    aespa Captivates Fans Worldwide in the Festive Nongshim Shin Ramyun CF ‘251219’ with Stunning Group & Solo Visuals

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Nongshim Shin The global powerhouse girl group aespa has once again proven that they are not only music…

    K-pop, Korean Food, LG, Social Media
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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