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  • Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says

    Nov 11, 2026
    in News
    Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says

    DUBAI — Iran will not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country and there…

    Donald Trump, Military
  • Iran president accuses US, Israel of causing environmental damage during war

    Nov 11, 2026
    in News
    Iran president accuses US, Israel of causing environmental damage during war

    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of inflicting severe environmental damage during attacks on…

    Environmental Damage, Kia, Military
  • Cyber-Chic Reinvention: How H1-KEY Is Redefining Global Pop Culture

    Nov 10, 2026
    in Feeds
    Cyber-Chic Reinvention: How H1-KEY Is Redefining Global Pop Culture

    The result is an immersive media experience. The concept teasers function as micro-cinema—short bursts of visual intensity built specifically for…

    BTS, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Hanwha in talks to invest $50 million in KAIST robot dog startup LionRobotics

    Nov 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Hanwha in talks to invest $50 million in KAIST robot dog startup LionRobotics

    Hanwha is reportedly negotiating a 70 billion won investment in LionRobotics, a KAIST spinout developing four-legged robots for military and…

    Hyundai, Military
  • Kinetic Voltage & Vintage Armor: CORTIS Detonates the Pop Paradigm

    Nov 5, 2026
    in Feeds
    Kinetic Voltage & Vintage Armor: CORTIS Detonates the Pop Paradigm

    The bass hits before the light breaks. It is a low, tactile rumble that vibrates straight through the concrete floor…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, Stress
  • Saw a pann article about SMTR25 international fans sending a protest truck urging for them to debut Justin who used to be a hybe trainee, was surprised comments agrees to it

    Nov 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If you’ve been reading on pann, you’ll know knetz are not really fond of international fans and would even call…

    Demographics, Military, Protest
  • 1938 Italian Fascist Delegation to Korea: Dinner with Yi Un, Dinner with Korean Collaborator Bankers, Kisaeng Performances, Japanese-Style Cropped Heads, Soviet Flag Incident

    Nov 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    1938 Italian Fascist Delegation to Korea: Dinner with Yi Un, Dinner with Korean Collaborator Bankers, Kisaeng Performances, Japanese-Style Cropped Heads, Soviet Flag Incident

    This is the third part of the news coverage about a 22-member Italian Fascist delegation which visited Korea in 1938…

    Busan, history, Japan, Koreans, LG, Military, myeongdong, Photography, Politics, Prostitution, Seoul, Sex, study, Suga, Tokyo, travel
  • Military service

    Nov 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Im curious abt this. Im not that good at korean (have trouble reading or writing korean). I dont speak it…

    Korean Language, Koreans, Military, Parents, Question
  • SK Hynix’s New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say

    Nov 3, 2026
    in News
    SK Hynix’s New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say

    U.S. officials have held up approval for American chipmaking equipment needed by SK Hynix to expand production in China, complicating…

    Military, Question, SK Hynix
  • Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US following months of Trump pressure

    Nov 3, 2026
    in News
    Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US following months of Trump pressure

    ILULISSAT, Greenland — Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United…

    Donald Trump, Lawmakers, Military
  • Clearing up the confusion about BTS’s Cultural Merit Honor.

    Oct 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, I had noticed that there is a lot of confusion surrounding the cultural merit that BTS had received from…

    BTS, K-pop, Military
  • German Chancellor Warns NK Troops in Donbas Threaten Europe’s Security

    Oct 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    German Chancellor Warns NK Troops in Donbas Threaten Europe’s Security

    … In his opening remarks, Chancellor Merz directly addressed North Korean military activities on the Ukrainian front amid global geopolitical…

    Discussion, germany, Korean Military, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • K-pop fans obsession with defining what makes Asian artists authentically Asian

    Oct 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking about this for a while now, particularly since ARIRANG came out and I saw some of the…

    BTS, Historical Figure, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Korean Art, Military, Question
  • The Silent Detonation: Lee Know, Gucci, and the New Era of Pop

    Oct 27, 2026
    in Feeds
    The Silent Detonation: Lee Know, Gucci, and the New Era of Pop

    Digital Cover Story: The Architecture of Cold Fire The air in the studio does not hum; it braces. Against a…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Photography
  • US military says 5 killed by strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

    Oct 27, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said it attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean…

    Donald Trump, Military
  • 4 years on, Itaewon businesses face Halloween with mixed expectations

    Oct 26, 2026
    in News

    The streets of Itaewon have gone through several iterations over the years — not just the place itself but the…

    Military
  • Which current groups you can see being inactive in three years?

    Oct 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Mine are: Katseye: I think they have a good 2-3 active years before activities slow down unless their contract lasts…

    Military
  • Houthis attack Yemen’s Aden, say Saudi strikes kill 16

    Oct 24, 2026
    in News

    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Yemen’s Houthis said on Saturday they attacked the southern city of Aden, the interim seat of…

    Military
  • UN official thanks S. Korea for helicopter donation to Kenya for peacekeeping operations

    Oct 23, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — A senior United Nations official expressed gratitude to South Korea on Friday for donating eight military helicopters to…

    Military, Peace, Seoul
  • Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid fears of return to war

    Oct 22, 2026
    in News

    TEL AVIV, Israel — Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being…

    Military, Question
  • US 8th Army chief stresses readiness for threats beyond Korean Peninsula: report

    Oct 21, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — The commander of the U.S. Eighth Army in South Korea has said his troops must be prepared to…

    Military, Stress
  • Houthi rebels strike Yemen’s government forces, killing at least 53

    Oct 19, 2026
    in News

    CAIRO — Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck Yemeni government forces with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least 53 soldiers at…

    Military
  • Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits power grid again

    Oct 19, 2026
    in News

    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

    Medical, Military, Putin, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Warning
  • Bipartisan US Senate bill reaffirms ‘ironclad’ nuclear deterrence pledge to S. Korea

    Oct 15, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation seeking to reaffirm Washington’s “ironclad” extended nuclear deterrence commitments to South…

    Japan, Military, North Korea
  • N. Korea could bolster drone capabilities through workers at Russian factory: report

    Oct 14, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — North Korea could strengthen its military drone capabilities by gaining technical expertise through workers deployed to a major…

    Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief

    Oct 13, 2026
    in News

    WASHINGTON — North Korea is gaining experience in deploying troops and sustaining military operations over long distances through its involvement…

    Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Stress, Ukraine
  • Why is SM being so freaking dumb with SMTR25?

    Oct 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    They have been delaying their debut for two years now. Seriously, the average age range of the trainees isn’t looking…

    fail, Japan, KT, Military, Question, Teenager
  • UN calls US plans to livestream execution ‘abhorrent’

    Oct 9, 2026
    in News

    The United Nations on Friday called U.S. plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the gunman who killed 13…

    Medical, Military, Punishment
  • What’s up with ROK Army T-shirts?

    Oct 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve seen them around a lot. First it was boys in their 20s so I thought they got it from…

    Military
  • Military knew of suspected NK mine-laying a year before DMZ blast

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Military
  • My disbanded group getting appreciation a year after silent disbandment!(Jeong Seunghwan, ATBO)

    Oct 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I haven’t used reddit in a while, but I needed to let out my happiness over my ATBO bias, Jeong…

    fail, Military, Social Media
  • Iran president says talks with US ‘meaningless’: state media

    Oct 5, 2026
    in News

    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that negotiations with the United States were “meaningless” and only resulted in…

    Kia, Military
  • Military soup and pork dumplings

    Oct 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Military, Pork
  • US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

    Sep 30, 2026
    in News

    BAGHDAD — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a…

    Military
  • US users turn to Korean netizens in hunt for Cornell defendant Winston Lee

    Sep 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    SEATTLE — The sprawling online hunt for information about Winston Lee, a Korean student who is among seven defendants in…

    family, Korean American, Military, netizens, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault, Social Media
  • Wall Street slips as Middle East escalations lifts oil; Trump-Xi talks in focus

    Sep 24, 2026
    in News

    Wall Street’s main indexes dropped on Thursday, with the blue-chip Dow hitting a more than three-month low, as escalating tensions…

    Military, Nvidia
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Latest Korean News

  • Rebounding AI stocks lift Wall StreetNovember 11, 2026
    NEW YORK — A rebound for stocks in the artificial… Read more: Rebounding AI stocks lift Wall Street
  • Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief saysNovember 11, 2026
    DUBAI — Iran will not allow even a single particle… Read more: Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country, security chief says
  • Iran president accuses US, Israel of causing environmental damage during warNovember 11, 2026
    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States… Read more: Iran president accuses US, Israel of causing environmental damage during war
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    WASHINGTON — South Korea’s top envoy to the United States… Read more: S. Korean envoy reaffirms Seoul’s conditional approach to proposed Alaska LNG project
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    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used a U.S. Veterans Day… Read more: Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address

Latest Community Feeds

  • Local Bibimbap 💞November 12, 2026
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  • A.I has been destroying my excitement towards everything including K-pop and it hurts!!!November 12, 2026
  • Location of this 1950s wartime photo?November 11, 2026
  • Korea considers allowing non-OB-GYN doctors to prescribe abortion pillsNovember 11, 2026
  • if your favorite group is active/together please remember to enjoy and cherish the momentNovember 11, 2026
  • ​[OC] Hearty Korean Beef Short Rib & Napa Cabbage Soup (우거지 갈비탕) served bubbling hot with rice! 🍲🥩🔥November 11, 2026
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  • Billboard will count YouTube streams again in 2027 and give free streams more weight. How will this affect Kpop listening habits?November 11, 2026
  • Jim Jordan Elected House Majority Leader Amid South Korea CriticismNovember 11, 2026
  • S.Korea Annual Exports Just $36 Billion Away From Reaching $1 Trillion Milestone as of Nov 10 as Trade Surplus Tops $300 BillionNovember 11, 2026
  • Korea Will Run Its Own Rebellions AI Chips On Nvidia’s Platform By 2028November 11, 2026
  • 1st/2nd/3rd Gen girl group concerts at popular venues in South KoreaNovember 11, 2026
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  • Will K-pop ever experience another headlining act at Coachella?November 11, 2026
  • With Babymonster making their well deserved Coachella debut in 2027 What’s the next group from either the 4th or 5th gen you think will best fit to make their Coachella debut in 2028?November 11, 2026
  • I am actually looking forward to Jisoo’s Coachella set.November 11, 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