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  • Travel guide: 5 ways to stay healthy during flights

    Oct 3, 2026
    in News

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Many people complain of body aches or fatigue after returning from an overseas…

    Advice, Medical, travel
  • Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu

    Oct 2, 2026
    in News

    It’s October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely…

    Advice, Medical
  • Pilot carrying Israelis stabbed co-pilot, apparently tried to crash: Netanyahu

    Sep 30, 2026
    in News

    TEL AVIV, Israel — A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday…

    Medical, Social Media
  • Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27

    Sep 21, 2026
    in News

    LOS ANGELES — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessperson Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27,…

    family, Medical
  • I’ve been having extremely difficult time.. has anyone been a victim of violence by US military?(TW: violence, abuse)

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Please be kind as I am fragile rn. Like no mean comments please I’ve been a victim of multiple crimes…

    Crime, Justice, Medical, Military, Question
  • I kind of hope groups will copy Stray Kids when dealing with a member injury at concerts

    Sep 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If you don’t know Seungmin of Stray Kids is currently still recovering from a Stress fracture in his ankle that…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul, Stress
  • Fireworks show to light up Seoul skies

    Sep 5, 2026
    in News

    Korea’s largest annual fireworks show is set to take place in Seoul on Saturday. The Seoul International Fireworks Festival, hosted…

    Chuseok, history, Medical, Seoul
  • In Korea, the checkup becomes the destination: medical tourism patients have grown to 2 million as of 2025

    Aug 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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    Medical, Tourism
  • Military Service Flowchart for Overseas Koreans, Dual Nationals, K-Diaspora/Adoptees and Gyopo

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    30M Korean born and raised abroad, completed my military service from 2020 to 2022. I frequently see posts on this…

    Advice, Ewha, family, history, Justice, Korean Military, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Sex, Stress, study, Survey, travel, Warning
  • Regaining weight after diet medication linked to 4-fold rise in suicidal thoughts: study

    Aug 23, 2026
    in News
    Regaining weight after diet medication linked to 4-fold rise in suicidal thoughts: study

    People who have taken weight-loss medication and regained weight afterward were more than four times as likely to have suicidal…

    Medical, study, Survey
  • Busan to host 2026 Medical Tourism Fair next week

    Aug 21, 2026
    in News
    Busan to host 2026 Medical Tourism Fair next week

    Busan Metropolitan City will host the “2026 Medical Tourism Business Fair” at Grand Josun Busan on Wednesday and Thursday, city…

    Busan, daegu, Jeju, Medical, Tourism
  • Actress Hayoung’s ‘four generations of doctors’ brag backfired hard — the deeper history behind why Koreans are furious”

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi r/korea, I’ve been following the Hayoung (“하영”) family scandal closely and did my own write-up analyzing it — pulling…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, Daejeon, family, Historical Figure, history, Japan, Korean History, Koreans, Medical, Old Korea, Punishment, Question, Scandal, Seoul, study, Survey, Tokyo
  • Why is South Korean actress Ha-young getting so much backlash from Koreans right now?

    Aug 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Before getting into this, you need to understand a little bit of South Korean history so you can understand why…

    apology, Controversy, Crime, Daejeon, fail, family, history, Japan, Korean History, Korean Language, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • GKL, Gangnam Medical Tour Center team up to promote wellness tourism

    Aug 12, 2026
    in News
    GKL, Gangnam Medical Tour Center team up to promote wellness tourism

    Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) has partnered with the Gangnam Medical Tour Center to launch the K-Medical Wellness Experience Zone, an…

    Medical, Seoul, Stress, Tourism
  • Korean diagnostics firm Noul signs 1st cervical cancer screening deal in Africa

    Aug 6, 2026
    in News
    Korean diagnostics firm Noul signs 1st cervical cancer screening deal in Africa

    Noul, a Seoul-based developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood and cancer diagnostic devices, has signed a supply agreement with a…

    Medical, Seoul
  • Tired of seeing South Korea incorrectly labeled as a “cyberpunk dystopia” on the internet

    Aug 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been feeling like it’s recently become trendy on the internet to trash South Korea for being a “cyberpunk dystopia…

    Medical, Peace
  • Anyone gone to Korea for surgery for medical purposes here? Not plastic surgery.

    Aug 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone. I have a dermoid cyst in my ovary and am waiting for an appointment with the specialist. Looks…

    Medical, purpose
  • Will the extreme weight loss trend lead to similar backlash as seen in the west?

    Aug 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As we all know a huge part of the idol image comes down to looks. There have been several idols…

    Celebrity, Demographics, Discussion, Medical, Social Media
  • Foreign tourists’ spending in Seoul surges more than 50 % in H1: data

    Jul 29, 2026
    in News
    Foreign tourists’ spending in Seoul surges more than 50 % in H1: data

    The number of foreign visitors to Seoul in the first half of this year increased by more than 20 percent…

    Medical, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism
  • Undocumented workers can file claims for unpaid wages without fearing deportation

    Jul 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Working undocumented in Korea and haven’t been paid? Or worse, got injured on the job but the boss threatens to…

    Medical
  • 3 family members found dead at apartment in Osan

    Jul 8, 2026
    in News
    3 family members found dead at apartment in Osan

    Three family members have been found dead at an apartment unit in Osan, south of Seoul, police said Wednesday. The…

    family, history, Medical, Seoul, Stress
  • HLB Life Science secures 5th state grant to develop medical hemp therapies

    Jul 6, 2026
    in News
    HLB Life Science secures 5th state grant to develop medical hemp therapies

    HLB Life Science R&D, the research and development subsidiary of HLB, a prominent Korean life sciences conglomerate, has been selected…

    Medical
  • Nanomedicine pioneer Cheon Jin-woo named Korea’s top scientist of 2026

    Jul 6, 2026
    in News
    Nanomedicine pioneer Cheon Jin-woo named Korea’s top scientist of 2026

    Cheon Jin-woo, a professor at Yonsei University widely regarded as Korea’s pioneer in nanomedicine, has been named the winner of…

    Medical
  • Stray Kids’ Seungmin scales back activities as ankle injury lingers

    Jul 4, 2026
    in News
    Stray Kids’ Seungmin scales back activities as ankle injury lingers

    Stray Kids member Seungmin will significantly reduce his activities as he continues to recover from a stress fracture in his…

    Advice, K-pop, Medical, Stress
  • 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
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Latest Korean News

  • Lee calls for breaking off from ‘vicious cycle of hostility’ for peaceOctober 4, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for breaking off… Read more: Lee calls for breaking off from ‘vicious cycle of hostility’ for peace
  • Endless search for graves of forgotten independence fightersOctober 4, 2026
    At a ceremony held at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1… Read more: Endless search for graves of forgotten independence fighters
  • From ‘Coffee Prince’ to ‘My Lovely Sam Soon,’ 2000s K-drama fashion is backOctober 4, 2026
    After years of playful, edgy Y2K fashion dominating wardrobes, young… Read more: From ‘Coffee Prince’ to ‘My Lovely Sam Soon,’ 2000s K-drama fashion is back
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    A family that gathers at a hospital to visit a… Read more: Cha Seung-won, Ra Mi-ran to play husband and wife in action comedy
  • Sejong travel guide: Government city wins over travelers with gardens, ‘padak’October 3, 2026
    Say “administration” and most people picture rigid bureaucratic culture and… Read more: Sejong travel guide: Government city wins over travelers with gardens, ‘padak’

Latest Community Feeds

  • Let’s share our favorite dance practice videos!October 4, 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