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  • Is this normal?

    Jun 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi~ my apologies if I used the wrong flair… I am really new here. Today, I went to a festival…

    Medical
  • Hana Financial Group partners with Seobu T&D on Seoul logistics complex project

    Jun 28, 2026
    in News
    Hana Financial Group partners with Seobu T&D on Seoul logistics complex project

    Hana Financial Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with real estate developer Seobu T&D to provide financing for an…

    Medical, Seoul
  • tripleS’ Yubin faints on stage at MyK FESTA

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    tripleS was performing at MyK FESTA today and Yubin collapsed unconscious at the end of the performance and was carried…

    Medical
  • Korea turns to K-beauty to fuel new wave of tourism

    Jun 24, 2026
    in News
    Korea turns to K-beauty to fuel new wave of tourism

    For international fans of Korean pop culture, matching the radiant skin of a K-pop idol or the precise styling of…

    K-drama, K-pop, Medical, Seoul, Tourism
  • Kim Mu-yeol, Jung Ryeo-won cast in Netflix medical drama series ‘First Doctor’

    Jun 23, 2026
    in News
    Kim Mu-yeol, Jung Ryeo-won cast in Netflix medical drama series ‘First Doctor’

    Kim Mu-yeol and Jung Ryeo-won have been cast in Netflix’s new medical drama series “First Doctor,” directed by Hong Jong-chan…

    Justice, Medical
  • The Other Side of the “Kidnapped to Korea” Case in Korean News

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    The Other Side of the “Kidnapped to Korea” Case in Korean News

    Hello everyone, I wanted to share a Korean news article about a Hague child return case involving Dr. Jay Sung,…

    Justice, Medical, purpose
  • Are there some lifestyle things believed in Korean culture that shorten one’s life?

    Jun 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So for context, last night I had a dream where my mom was talking with me about some medical documents…

    Curiosity, fail, Medical
  • ICONIC BY MISTAKE: How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT & KATSEYE Are Rewriting K-Pop’s Future

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Feeds
    ICONIC BY MISTAKE: How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT & KATSEYE Are Rewriting K-Pop’s Future

    A three-space narrative across a graveyard, a dental clinic, and a stage becomes the defining moment of HYBE’s girl group…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Medical, Social Media, Teenager
  • For those who have taken 수능 and the MCAT, which is harder in your opinion?

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m curious because I am preparing for my MCAT (American medical school entrance exam), and my Korean friend asked if…

    Medical
  • From K-pop to K-glow: lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    From K-pop to K-glow: lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave

    From article Just over 2 million foreigners visited South Korea last year for medical treatment, nearly double the 2024 figure…

    K-pop, Medical, Tourism
  • [Column] Korea: A nation divided into blue and red

    Jun 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    [Column] Korea: A nation divided into blue and red

    Korea has become a country in which only two colors seem to matter: blue and red. The local elections will…

    family, Medical, Minimum Wage, Subway
  • Whole foods vs. supplements: Which is better for nutrient intake?

    Jun 2, 2026
    in News
    Whole foods vs. supplements: Which is better for nutrient intake?

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com Getting essential nutrients such as vitamins, iron, folate and dietary fiber from food…

    Medical
  • Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest

    May 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest

    Korean-American Democratic Senator Andy Kim, alongside Governor Mikie Sherrill and others, visited the front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

    Donald Trump, fail, family, Medical, Military, Protest, Social Media
  • Korea legalizes telemedicine for foreign patients to boost medical tourism

    May 26, 2026
    in News
    Korea legalizes telemedicine for foreign patients to boost medical tourism

    Korea is expanding medical frontiers beyond its physical borders, legalizing telemedicine for international patients in a bid to solidify its…

    LG, Medical, Tourism
  • At least 6 injured after structural collapse at Seoul overpass site

    May 26, 2026
    in News
    At least 6 injured after structural collapse at Seoul overpass site

    An aging overpass in Seoul undergoing removal partially collapsed Tuesday, leaving at least six people injured, officials said. The incident…

    Medical, Seoul
  • Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    May 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    Hey Redditors! ​For expats working or studying in Korea, or if you know someone who is, I’ve fact-checked and summarized…

    Busan, family, history, Korean Language, Medical, Naver, Parents, Seoul, study
  • IU marks birthday with donation to vulnerable groups

    May 16, 2026
    in News
    IU marks birthday with donation to vulnerable groups

    Singer-actor IU donated 300 million won ($200,160) to mark her birthday, Saturday, accoring to her agency Edam Entertainment. The donation…

    living alone, Medical, Seoul, Teenager
  • Watch out for these extreme diet methods

    May 15, 2026
    in News
    Watch out for these extreme diet methods

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. When people begin dieting, they often become anxious if they do not see…

    Medical
  • Warning: Extremely unprofessional and shady refund practices at Le Blanc Dental Gangnam

    Apr 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Warning: Extremely unprofessional and shady refund practices at Le Blanc Dental Gangnam

    I wanted to share a very disappointing and frustrating experience I had at Le Blanc Dental in Gangnam so others…

    Advertisement, Medical, request, Warning
  • Busan expands hospital support network for international students

    Apr 16, 2026
    in News
    Busan expands hospital support network for international students

    Busan has added two hospitals to its support network for international students, stepping up efforts to attract 30,000 foreign students…

    Busan, Medical
  • Haleon highlights Centrum multivitamin effectiveness as it deepens commitment to Korean market

    Apr 14, 2026
    in News
    Haleon highlights Centrum multivitamin effectiveness as it deepens commitment to Korean market

    Global consumer healthcare company Haleon, known for its Centrum multivitamin, pledged Tuesday to strengthen its commitment to the Korean market,…

    Medical, Seoul, study
  • Huons Meditech gains foothold in China following approval of aesthetic device

    Apr 8, 2026
    in News
    Huons Meditech gains foothold in China following approval of aesthetic device

    Huons Meditech is expanding into China’s fast-growing market for cosmetic procedures after securing regulatory clearance for a specialized injection needle…

    Medical
  • Seoul expands free health screenings for marriage migrants

    Apr 7, 2026
    in News
    Seoul expands free health screenings for marriage migrants

    Seoul is broadening its health support program for marriage migrants, reaching more foreign residents with expanded services including post-screening interpretation…

    family, Medical, Seoul
  • Woongjin Foundation publishes free comic book on tic disorders

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    Woongjin Foundation publishes free comic book on tic disorders

    Woongjin Foundation has published a medical comic book explaining tic disorders and will distribute it for free, the foundation said…

    Medical, Seoul, Woongjin
  • Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says

    Mar 5, 2026
    in News
    Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says

    FLORENCE, Ariz. — A Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months died at a hospital Monday…

    Medical
  • Korea to launch medical system that allows hospitals to share patients’ histories

    Feb 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea to launch medical system that allows hospitals to share patients’ histories

    submitted by /u/naixi123 [link] [comments]

    Medical
  • Goongbe makes foray into Middle East beauty market

    Feb 24, 2026
    in News
    Goongbe makes foray into Middle East beauty market

    Rising Korean skincare brand Goongbe has debuted in the United Arab Emirates, expanding K-beauty’s global consumer markets to broader regions…

    Medical, Seoul
  • What’s the best way to enjoy samgyeopsal?

    Feb 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    What’s the best way to enjoy samgyeopsal?

    I only had napa cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and samgyeopsal, but honestly it was soooo good just dipping everything in…

    Medical, Pork
  • Please Stop with the Plastic Surgery – The Idols Don’t Look Better, I Just Can’t Tell Them Apart Now

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Everyone looks gross now. If they don’t look gross they all look the same. Is there even any proof that…

    fail, Medical
  • Is Banana Kick secretly the K-pop Idols’ favorite snack?

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Is Banana Kick secretly the K-pop Idols’ favorite snack?

    Okay, is Banana Kick actually the go-to snack for K-pop idols or what? I remember seeing that video where Blackpink’s…

    BTS, K-pop, Medical
  • One life ended, but 5 others saved through organ donation

    Feb 4, 2026
    in News
    One life ended, but 5 others saved through organ donation

    When Jung Kang-deok, 53, failed to show up for work on Dec. 26, a colleague noted the absence as unusual.…

    fail, family, Medical
  • Korea to end “ER Ping-Pong”: Government to start directly assigning hospitals for critical 119 patients

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea to end “ER Ping-Pong”: Government to start directly assigning hospitals for critical 119 patients

    (Seoul = News1) Reporter Hwang Bo-jun-yeop — In an effort to prevent the so-called “ER Ping-Pong” phenomenon, where critical patients…

    KT, Medical, Seoul
  • How Macron’s Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump

    Jan 24, 2026
    in News
    How Macron’s Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump

    PARIS — At the power gathering of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, the reflective shades worn by French President Emmanuel…

    Donald Trump, Medical, Politics
  • S. Korea becomes 1st nation to enact comprehensive law on safe AI usage | Yonhap News Agency

    Jan 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    S. Korea becomes 1st nation to enact comprehensive law on safe AI usage | Yonhap News Agency

    SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) — South Korea on Thursday formally enacted a comprehensive law governing the safe use of artificial…

    Advice, Deepfake, Medical, Seoul
  • I’ve been the ‘doctor on board’ during an in-flight emergency. Airlines need better medical kits

    Jan 19, 2026
    in News

    Every holiday season, millions of Americans hop on a plane to visit friends and family. Most people are anxious about…

    family, Medical, study
  • China-Japan Tensions Escalate Over Rare Earth Elements: What’s Impact on Korea?

    Jan 7, 2026
    in News
    China-Japan Tensions Escalate Over Rare Earth Elements: What’s Impact on Korea?

    Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held a summit meeting on the occasion of the…

    automotive, Japan, Medical, Military, study, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • Alumni plead for leniency for high school banned over baseball trash talkJuly 3, 2026
    Alumni for a Seoul high school whose baseball team has… Read more: Alumni plead for leniency for high school banned over baseball trash talk
  • President to embark on trip to NATO summit, MongoliaJuly 3, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung will embark on a five-day, two-leg… Read more: President to embark on trip to NATO summit, Mongolia
  • Smilegate showcases ‘Chaos Zero Nightmare,’ ‘Miresi’ at Anime Expo 2026July 3, 2026
    Korean video game developer and publisher Smilegate said Friday it… Read more: Smilegate showcases ‘Chaos Zero Nightmare,’ ‘Miresi’ at Anime Expo 2026
  • Unification ministry gauges public opinion on using N. Korea’s official nameJuly 3, 2026
    The unification ministry said Friday it views growing calls to… Read more: Unification ministry gauges public opinion on using N. Korea’s official name
  • Korea’s brokerages are raking it in. Their stocks aren’t.July 3, 2026
    Korean brokerage stocks should be having their moment as trading… Read more: Korea’s brokerages are raking it in. Their stocks aren’t.

Latest Community Feeds

  • Even if your lease ends, you may not have to move out (the concept of “implied renewal” in Korea)July 4, 2026
  • Looking for context/translations on whatever is happening with Seonghwa on Fromm todayJuly 4, 2026
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  • Quantum leaders converge in Seoul as Dutch, Australian and Canadian delegations expand Korea tiesJuly 3, 2026
  • Which kpop groups would be compared to national football teams or club football teams?July 3, 2026
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  • Kpop companies should take the names of old disbanded nugu groupsJuly 3, 2026
  • 4 in 10 Korean women targeted by illegal filming, deepfake abuse say perpetrator was an exJuly 3, 2026
  • Y’all… I’m so scared for UNCHILD since I recently started stanning them and they’re soon becoming my ultsJuly 3, 2026
  • Hardest albums to get, and rarest album you ownJuly 3, 2026
  • President Lee Jae Myung Unveils 312 Trillion Won Yeongnam Manufacturing PlanJuly 3, 2026
  • Jeongneunggol’s last residents forge solidarity in eviction struggleJuly 3, 2026
  • Chinese Vivo IQOO phone works smoothly in South Korea?July 3, 2026
  • Police officer mistakenly kills woman she was sent to helpJuly 3, 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