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  • South Korean lawmakers suggests military operations in Cambodia after 300+ Korean national were kidnapped.

    Oct 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I hope the president gives an OK on this. 300+ is just way too many people being tortured and killed.…

    Lawmakers, Military
  • US data analytics giant Palantir CEO meets with Korean tech chiefs behind curtain

    Oct 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US data analytics giant Palantir CEO meets with Korean tech chiefs behind curtain

    KT CEO Kim Young-shub (left) and Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp shake hands at the AX Leader Summit in Seoul…

    Discussion, Hyundai, KT, Military, POSCO, Seoul
  • “Even If It Means Military Operations”: Ruling, Opposition Parties Equivocal Against Cambodian Criminal Incidents in Assembly Audit

    Oct 13, 2025
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    “Even If It Means Military Operations”: Ruling, Opposition Parties Equivocal Against Cambodian Criminal Incidents in Assembly Audit

    The parties of the National Assembly on the 13th ordered in a singular opinion that the government actively react to…

    Crime, family, Koreans, Military, Question
  • K-pop set for fresh boom as BTS, BigBang eye full comebacks

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop set for fresh boom as BTS, BigBang eye full comebacks

    BTS is making a comeback in 2026 after a four-year hiatus With BTS set to come back as a full…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop industry, Military
  • Why does MBC glorify the enemy and a ruthless dictator?

    Oct 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Take a look at these images (all real, I checked) and tell me this isn’t fucked up https://imgur.com/a/5almmJN https://imgur.com/a/ewXyhzx (on…

    Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace
  • S. Korean activist detained in Israel to return home following voluntary deportation – The Korea Times

    Oct 10, 2025
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    S. Korean activist detained in Israel to return home following voluntary deportation – The Korea Times

    SEOUL/ISTANBUL — A South Korean activist aboard an aid vessel seized by the Israeli military while approaching the Gaza Strip…

    Military, request, Seoul
  • Lee orders utmost response following Israeli seizure of Gaza aid flotilla | Yonhap News Agency

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee orders utmost response following Israeli seizure of Gaza aid flotilla | Yonhap News Agency

    SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) — President Lee Jae Myung has called for utmost diplomatic efforts for the safe release of…

    Military, request, Seoul
  • Where did Hyundai Infracore get the technology to create the DV27K, the fully Korean domestic engine in the K2 tank?

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When the South Korean K2 Black Panther tank was conceptualized in the late 1990s, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD)…

    fail, germany, history, Hyundai, Military, Stress
  • Can Dual Citizens Apply for Korean Special Forces During Military Service?

    Oct 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone! I’ve searched online but haven’t been able to find a clear answer, so I thought I’d ask here.…

    Korean Military, Military, Question
  • Rain or shine, Seoul Drag Parade glitters in gold – The Korea Times

    Oct 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Rain or shine, Seoul Drag Parade glitters in gold – The Korea Times

    No amount of rain could dull the sparkle of the kings and queens of the Seoul Drag Parade, who graced…

    Chuseok, Discrimination, family, Gojoseon, Joseon, Kimchi, LG, LGBTQ+, Military, Protest, Seoul, Seoul Queer Culture Festival, Sex
  • What do you think about South Korea’s system of exempting certain artists or athletes from mandatory military service?

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a Korean, I’m curious about how foreigners view this, so I’m asking. In Korea, there is a system where…

    Ewha, Military
  • “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    Sep 24, 2025
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    “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    A German media outlet quibbled about the military service issues of ‘Korean mixed blood national team player’ Jens Castrop(22, Borussia…

    germany, Military, Parents, Son Heung-min
  • US defense strategy poised to press South Korea for bigger military role: report

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    US defense strategy poised to press South Korea for bigger military role: report

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

    Military
  • I need some help, but I’m not exactly sure where to start

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, So, I don’t exactly know where to start with this, but in short I married into a Korean family,…

    family, Military, Question
  • Help with Korean-Canadian with mandatory military service.

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m 18 and lived in Canada for basically all my life. I’m attending a university in Canada as an undergraduate…

    family, Military
  • Questions and Concerns About Korean Mandatory Military Service with Dual Citizenship

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I was born in Seoul, and only my dad is Korean; I have dual citizenship and was diagnosed with…

    Military, Question, Seoul
  • Medical exemptions for the military

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My relative has PR in Canada but the MMA is trying to get him to enlist. He got a letter…

    history, Medical, Military
  • Military service for citizenship in Korea for people above age 40

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, If I get the korean citizenship and my age is 40, do I still need to join military service?…

    Military
  • American going to Korean Military

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My brother recently found out he has dual citizenship with the US and South Korea. He didn’t renounce his citizenship…

    family, Korean Military, Military
  • Korean women target US military in landmark forced prostitution lawsuit

    Sep 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean women target US military in landmark forced prostitution lawsuit

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

    Military, Prostitution, Question
  • Samsung chairman’s son to forgo US citizenship, enlist as naval officer in Korea

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Samsung chairman’s son to forgo US citizenship, enlist as naval officer in Korea

    Lee Jee-ho (right), the eldest son of Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong (center), relinquishes his US citizenship for his military…

    BTS, Military, Samsung, Seoul
  • Google to blur South Korean security sites on mapping services

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Google to blur South Korean security sites on mapping services

    Cris Turner, vice president of knowledge & information products, government affairs and public policy at Google, speaks at a press conference…

    Military, request, Seoul
  • Girl group stans are so lucky they don’t need to worry about their faves going off to serve

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When it comes to military service, it’s always the bg stans that suffer. There is always heartbreak and grief whenever…

    Military
  • Tip for mandatory service to gain vacation

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If you currently live outside of Korea and planning to enter Korea to join the military, it’s best to claim…

    family, Military
  • What does Non-monbebes’ thoughts on Monsta X?

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Monsta X just came back from military (5/6 finished, Changkyun will enlist soon) and had a comeback. I’m curious if…

    Military
  • Getting enlisted for the mandatory military service tomorrow, any tips?

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    24 Year old Korean-American here, I don’t speak Korean perfectly, I’m going to the Nonsan Army Training Center tomorrow on…

    Military, Old Korea
  • Korean citizenship situation

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I was born in Korea but grew up in the US and got my US citizenship at 18. My…

    Advice, Korean Military, Military, Parents
  • S.Korea rattled by detention of 560 workers at Hyundai-LG battery JV in sweeping US raid

    Sep 5, 2025
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    S.Korea rattled by detention of 560 workers at Hyundai-LG battery JV in sweeping US raid

    Workers at the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution battery JV in the US state of Georgia are raided and detained Up…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Chunmoo launcher (Courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace)  South Korea’s Hanwha Group has deepened its European push by sealing a deal to…

    germany, Military, Ukraine, Warning
  • 10 years ago today: South Korean President Park Geun-hye stood shoulder to shoulder with Xi and Putin at a military parade in Beijing

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    10 years ago today: South Korean President Park Geun-hye stood shoulder to shoulder with Xi and Putin at a military parade in Beijing

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

    Military, Putin
  • How South Korea’s military t-shirts became a fashion statement

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How South Korea’s military t-shirts became a fashion statement

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

    Military
  • I need to ask a Korean who knows about military training/your opinion!! Please someone answer

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    ARE YOU ABLE TO BRING YOUR PHONE? DURING BUSY TRAINING AT A DIFFERENT BASE, ARE YOU ALLOWED TO HAVE YOUR…

    Military
  • Kpoppie Magazine’s Elite K-Pop Idol Fashion Brand Rankings 2025 (First 6 months): Who Ruled the Runways and Editorials?

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Kpoppie Magazine’s Elite K-Pop Idol Fashion Brand Rankings 2025 (First 6 months): Who Ruled the Runways and Editorials?

    Our individual K-pop idol brand reputation ranking in fashion internationally is based on various factors including media coverage, consumer participation,…

    BTS, K-pop, Military
  • N.Korea’s Kim Jong Un to debut on multilateral diplomatic stage in China; summit with Xi, Putin likely

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    N.Korea’s Kim Jong Un to debut on multilateral diplomatic stage in China; summit with Xi, Putin likely

    Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to a Pyongyang art…

    cold war, Donald Trump, Japan, Military, North Korea, Peace, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, Stress, travel, Vladimir Putin, World War
  • HD Hyundai Heavy to merge with Hyundai Mipo as MASGA gains traction

    Aug 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HD Hyundai Heavy to merge with Hyundai Mipo as MASGA gains traction

    HD Hyundai Heavy’s shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. said on Wednesday that it will merge…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Korea Development, Military, Seoul
  • Lee, Trump end first summit on cordial note, but questions remain

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lee, Trump end first summit on cordial note, but questions remain

    South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after their…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, Military, North Korea, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
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    Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong (left) convenes a monetary… Read more: BOK expected to hold rates steady as property, FX pressures mount
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    Seongsu-dong, Seoul  Once home to shoe factories and metal workshops,… Read more: In the Brooklyn of Seoul, K-eyewear brands battle for global attention
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    HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop girl group from Netflix’s animated film… Read more: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ track Golden rebounds to No. 3 on UK Singles Chart
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    SeAH is a leading Korean specialty alloy maker South Korea’s… Read more: Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom

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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