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  • rap-centered songs that go hard/songs with raps that go hard

    Feb 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What are some rap-centered songs that go hard? Like it makes you start bopping your head and you’re completely into…

    KT, LG
  • Gay foreign student looking at studying at a private Christian university in Korea. Would I get kicked out/suspended?

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a foreigner from the USA looking at several different graduate programmes across South Korea. There is an Engineering programme…

    Advice, LG, study
  • I’ve never tried Korean food, mostly for some silly reasons. I love a wide variety of cuisines, but I’m just not sure where to start.

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I was a kid, I visited Korea in the late ’80s. My cousin was stationed in Seoul, so I…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Seoul
  • Hanwha, LG to join hands to take on Tesla with solar energy packages

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha, LG to join hands to take on Tesla with solar energy packages

    Hanwha Solutions, the parent of Hanwha Q cells, started mass production of solar panels in the US state of Georgia…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • BigBang is the band that gets everyone in the feels

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Maybe it’s a product of the time. As phones, social media, and the introduction to alternative styles and music exploded…

    LG, Social Media
  • Magnachip up for sale again, contacts Samsung, LG, LX

    Feb 2, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Magnachip up for sale again, contacts Samsung, LG, LX

    (File photo by Magnachip) South Korean chipmaker Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. has been put on the market for sale again four…

    automotive, driver, fail, Korean Semiconductor, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • I discovered MRCH via her Love Scout OST More and More and she’s so good. She wrote Talk That Talk (Twice) and Moving On (Nmixx) as well!

    Feb 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like in general OSTs are an underrated source for music. More and More is such a classic R&B…

    LG
  • This snowy Friday evening seemed like the perfect time to try the Seollangtang at the longest-running and oldest active restaurant in South Korea.

    Feb 1, 2025
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    This snowy Friday evening seemed like the perfect time to try the Seollangtang at the longest-running and oldest active restaurant in South Korea.

    It was good! submitted by /u/methodicalghostwolf [link] [comments]

    LG
  • Is having members who write the songs key to a boy group’s success?

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If we look at the very top boy groups from each generation, they all have something in common. 1st Gen:…

    BTS, LG
  • Is there a shift in performance style to perform for the internet instead of the physical audience now?

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw this conversation being brought up when discussing how different the camerawork for older generation (2nd gen & early…

    LG
  • Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    Jan 31, 2025
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    Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s major law firms saw rapid growth in revenue last year as the economic slowdown…

    Affinity, automotive, family, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Punishment
  • Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Art, History
    Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering…

    Cultural Diversity, Curiosity, Demographics, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, LG, Question, Social Media, squid game, Suga, traditional games
  • Fantastic chicken texture at a local Korean-Japanese place – I want to replicate it/best way to marinate chicken?

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The meat is firm but still tender, not even close to being dry, and super flavorful. It’s the best chicken…

    Bibimbap, Japan, Kimchi, LG
  • Refresh my perspective – life in Korea

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings, Firstly, I’d like to apologise that this post may be lacking in focus since it relates to a few…

    Curiosity, fail, K-drama, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Parents, Perspectives, Question, Samsung, Samyang, Seoul, study, Teenager, travel
  • Nostalgic photos in korea pt.2

    Jan 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Nostalgic photos in korea pt.2

    Just some nostalgic photos I took for fun in my hometown near seoul. If the upvotes are good, I’ll try…

    LG, Seoul
  • 10-Day South Korea Itinerary (Feb 14–24): Feedback Welcome!

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to South Korea from Feb 14 to 24 and want to focus on outdoor…

    history, Jeju, KT, LG, myeongdong, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, travel
  • Seollal Feast!

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seollal Feast!

    We celebrated early with my family as we didn’t have the actual day off work. This is actually my second…

    Cheese, fail, family, Kimchi, LG, request
  • Tried some Korean street food in California Korean Restaurant

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Tried some Korean street food in California Korean Restaurant

    Seafood ramen, rose tteokbokki, Korean fried chicken, and a bulgolgi bowl. All of it was extremely delicious especially the tteokbokki.…

    LG
  • main dish suggestions!!

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i plan on inviting my friends in a few weeks’ time for a korean food brunch/dinner thing. i already have…

    Korean Food, LG
  • Meat slicer

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have a new meat slicer that I use for cutting bulgogi. I’m cutting a pice of London broil No…

    LG
  • Seoul Guarantee Insurance sharply cuts IPO valuation

    Jan 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul Guarantee Insurance sharply cuts IPO valuation

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Seoul Guarantee Insurance Co. (SGI) has slashed its target valuation by about 40% in a renewed…

    financial crisis, LG, LG CNS, Samsung, Seoul
  • Chungha’s Musical Solace: A Journey of Comfort and Creativity

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Chungha’s Musical Solace: A Journey of Comfort and Creativity

    K-pop soloist Chungha is set to make a triumphant return with her 5th EP album “Alivio”, scheduled for release on…

    Discussion, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Water kimchi finally done

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Water kimchi finally done

    My water kimchi is finally ready so I had this spread to enjoy it;) Including: Homemade baechu kimchi Sticky rice…

    Kimchi, LG
  • Most Favourite VS least songs of a Kpop groups

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Blackpink Most:- 1.Kick it 2.ddu ddu ddu ddu 3.don’t know what to do without u Honourable mention:kill this love and…

    LG
  • LG Electronics secures control of Bear Robotics

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Electronics secures control of Bear Robotics

    Bear Robotics’ delivery robots Servi Plus LG Electronics Inc. has secured control of Bear Robotics Inc., a service robot developer,…

    LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • SK On bags $1.8 billion EV battery deal with Nissan  

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK On bags $1.8 billion EV battery deal with Nissan  

    Loss-making SK On Co., the world’s fifth-largest battery maker, has hit the jackpot with a $1.8 billion deal to supply…

    Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • BB GIRLS Set to Enchant Fans with “LOVE 2” Comeback

    Jan 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BB GIRLS Set to Enchant Fans with “LOVE 2” Comeback

    K-pop sensation BB GIRLS is gearing up for their highly anticipated comeback with their second single, “LOVE 2,” and they’re…

    K-pop, LG
  • Korean bonds heavily oversubscribed in January boom

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean bonds heavily oversubscribed in January boom

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s debt market got off to a strong start this year, with several blue-chip companies…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Uplus, POSCO
  • Samsung, LG consider moving electronics plants to US from Mexico

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, LG consider moving electronics plants to US from Mexico

    US President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in as president of the United States at the US Capitol building…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • What happened to sexuality between men and women in K-pop?

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    During second gen and early third gen, depictions of sexuality between men and women were much more popular in K-pop.…

    K-pop, LG, Question, Sex
  • MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Michael ByungJu Kim (left), co-founder, partner and chairman of MBK Partners and Kyungin David Lee, UBS Group vice chair for…

    financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Seoul, Survey
  • SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) SK and Lotte groups remain the focus for South Korean dealmakers as the two conglomerates are…

    Busan, LG, LG CNS, Lotte, Military, Ourhome, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Stress, Survey
  • LG CNS, Bear Robotics to co-develop autonomous robots

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG CNS, Bear Robotics to co-develop autonomous robots

    LG CNS Co., a South Korean information technology service company, said on Monday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…

    LG, LG CNS
  • Wrecking ball bias versus slow burn bias.

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sometimes there are artist you see once and fall for immediately. Then there are times where you don’t even realise…

    LG
  • Sundubu Kalguksu at SoGong-Dong in H Mart, Chicago. So yummy! Help me find a recipe?

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Sundubu Kalguksu at SoGong-Dong in H Mart, Chicago. So yummy! Help me find a recipe?

    My fullness was the only thing preventing me from eating this whole bowl. Please help me recreate this as we…

    Korean Food, LG
  • The idea of “Growing out of K-Pop” from a now casual fan.

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry if this is a little ranty, this is my first post and I wanted to discuss a topic that…

    K-pop, LG, Scandal, Stress
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Latest Korean News

  • Ex-football player Park Joo-ho, wife Anna expecting 4th childAugust 14, 2026
    Former football player Park Joo-ho and his wife, Anna, have… Read more: Ex-football player Park Joo-ho, wife Anna expecting 4th child
  • Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversyAugust 14, 2026
    Gunil has left Xdinary Heroes after acknowledging he made inappropriate… Read more: Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversy
  • Flooding near Tokyo kills 4, disrupts travelAugust 14, 2026
    TOKYO — Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo… Read more: Flooding near Tokyo kills 4, disrupts travel
  • Why Kim and Trump should meetAugust 14, 2026
    Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House,… Read more: Why Kim and Trump should meet
  • English edition of Confucian philosopher Yi Ik’s work published by Oxford University PressAugust 14, 2026
    A research team at Sungkyunkwan University’s College of Confucian Studies… Read more: English edition of Confucian philosopher Yi Ik’s work published by Oxford University Press

Latest Community Feeds

  • ‘I lost $14,000 in a month’: Investors hit by Korean stock market’s wild swingsAugust 14, 2026
  • [ANALYSIS] ‘Yellow envelope law’ could derail chip cluster project: law expertsAugust 14, 2026
  • Bad time to be a Villian and Army… Just ventingAugust 14, 2026
  • aespa and their MBTIs – things you’ve seen/noticed?August 14, 2026
  • NBA YoungBoy moves to South Korea, will ‘never’ return to USAugust 14, 2026
  • Korean retail investors poured $4.6 billion into US stocks just before the Kospi reboundedAugust 14, 2026
  • Stray Kids “RUN IT” deserved to be a title trackAugust 14, 2026
  • There is a disconnect between negative social media sentiment for a Kpop group and their realityAugust 14, 2026
  • Leaving a fandom, what doesn’t it mean exactly ?August 14, 2026
  • Korea is better than I ever could have imaginedAugust 14, 2026
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  • Vivid 1925 Korean (Joseon) silent film discovered in the underground storage of a German monasteryAugust 14, 2026
  • “Time is on our side” Ha-young, netizens ‘shocked’ by letter boasting of ‘pro-Japanese’ great-grandfatherAugust 14, 2026
  • How come kpop groups don’t have opening acts?August 14, 2026
  • On a year-by-year basis from 2010 to 2025, who was the most popular girl group in Korea? Or considered in the top-tier of popularity in those years?August 14, 2026
  • Ateez fans asking who are these girls? (Are these two underrated as dancers in the KPOP world?)August 14, 2026
  • Bibimbap was never a special dish to me.August 14, 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