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  • Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama ‘Four Hands’

    Jan 26, 2026
    in News
    Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama ‘Four Hands’

    Song Kang is set to return to television following his military discharge, headlining tvN’s upcoming drama “Four Hands” alongside Lee…

    K-drama, Military
  • Banks race to win over military customers to secure lifelong clients

    Jan 23, 2026
    in News
    Banks race to win over military customers to secure lifelong clients

    Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank and the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK), selected as operators for the third phase of the…

    Military
  • Trump demands ‘immediate’ Greenland talks but rules out force

    Jan 22, 2026
    in News
    Trump demands ‘immediate’ Greenland talks but rules out force

    DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump demanded immediate talks on acquiring Greenland in a hardline speech at Davos Wednesday, but…

    Donald Trump, Military
  • Military advised to adopt RFID system in handling firearms to prevent accidents

    Jan 21, 2026
    in News
    Military advised to adopt RFID system in handling firearms to prevent accidents

    The military has been advised to swiftly adopt a radio frequency identification (RFID) system in handling firearms in a bid…

    identification, Military
  • Greenlanders put faith in Europe’s troops and US Congress

    Jan 17, 2026
    in News
    Greenlanders put faith in Europe’s troops and US Congress

    NUUK — Greenlanders were putting cautious hope in all-out efforts to contain U.S. President Donald Trump’s designs on their Arctic…

    Donald Trump, germany, Lawmakers, Military
  • Capture of Maduro

    Jan 12, 2026
    in News
    Capture of Maduro

    President Donald Trump last week announced that the U.S. had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after launching an attack on…

    Donald Trump, Military, Peace
  • Government Misses Defense Payments Despite Massive Borrowing from Bank of Korea

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Government Misses Defense Payments Despite Massive Borrowing from Bank of Korea

    The government’s failure to pay some defense costs on time last year has come under scrutiny as it was revealed…

    Controversy, fail, history, martial law, Military, request
  • 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
  • Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

    Jan 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

    BEIJING — President Lee Jae Myung said this year will see the “full restoration” of relations between South Korea and…

    China Relation, Donald Trump, history, Japan, KT, Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, Stress, Tourism
  • BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Jan 5, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea – FRED Jewelry – Big Hit Music BTS’s Jin Returns — Radiant, Refined, and Reimagined…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, study
  • No one wants to see BTS flop more than HYBE

    Jan 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s a hard pill to swallow and many will call me a doomposter for this, but it is what it…

    BTS, Military
  • China demands adherence to the ‘One China principle’ ahead of a visit to China by President Lee Jae-myung··· successive public messaging on the ‘Taiwan issue’

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    China brought up both the issue of historical awareness in Japan and the Taiwan issue during a telephone call between…

    Crime, history, Japan, Justice, Military, Social Media
  • Public officials’ salaries to rise 3.5% next year

    Dec 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Public officials’ salaries to rise 3.5% next year

    The government will increase public officials’ salaries by 3.5% next year. President Lee Jae-myung will receive 271.77 million Korean won.…

    Medical, Military
  • BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Dec 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Photo Credits: BigHit Entertainment HYBE Entertainment After a nearly three-year hiatus due to mandatory military service, BTS—the world’s most influential…

    BTS, Discussion, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Military, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Signs $578 Mil. Frigate Export Deal with the Philippiness

    Dec 27, 2025
    in News
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Signs $578 Mil. Frigate Export Deal with the Philippiness

    The 2,600-ton state-of-the-art frigate Jose Rizal of the Philippine Navy, delivered by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (Photo courtesy of HD…

    Hyundai, Military
  • I hope Stray kids would pull a BTS with their military enlistment

    Dec 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If there is a group that I think can do what BTS did with all the members going together it’s…

    BTS, Military
  • US-SK nuclear submarine program a ‘serious threat’ to nonproliferation, warns Chinese state media

    Dec 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Chinese state media voiced concerns over plans by the US and South Korea to discuss building nuclear-powered submarines for South…

    Japan, LG, Military, Peace, Politics, Question, Stress, Warning
  • Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs,…

    Korean American, Military, North Korea, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • Even the military can’t dim Cha Eun-woo’s charm as he surprises fans with Sohyang meeting

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Even the military can’t dim Cha Eun-woo’s charm as he surprises fans with Sohyang meeting

    Cha Eun-woo may be serving in the military, but his star power — and looks — remain very much intact.…

    Military, Social Media
  • It’s normal for some members of a group to be closer than others or for a group to not be as close as they were with time passing

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I thought about this because of some discourse I’ve been seeing online regarding Taehyung, Jimin and Jungkook and how Taehyung…

    BTS, Military
  • Korean tyre maker Kumho moves ahead with $587m Polish factory, its first in Europe

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean tyre maker Kumho moves ahead with $587m Polish factory, its first in Europe

    South Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho is moving ahead with plans to establish a new plant in Poland, which will also…

    Hyundai, Kimchi, Military, Ukraine
  • (2nd LD) Special counsel concludes ex-President Yoon began martial law preparations before October 2023

    Dec 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    (2nd LD) Special counsel concludes ex-President Yoon began martial law preparations before October 2023

    SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) — Former President Yoon Suk Yeol began preparations for his short-lived imposition of martial law in…

    Donald Trump, fail, Justice, Lotte, martial law, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • Photo of Lee on election victory day chosen among TIME’s top 100 photos | Yonhap News Agency

    Dec 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Photo of Lee on election victory day chosen among TIME’s top 100 photos | Yonhap News Agency

    SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) — A photo of President Lee Jae Myung taken on the day of his presidential election…

    Military, North Korea, Putin, Seoul, Vladimir Putin, World War
  • JINJIDO Lovers should definitely watch this!

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First and foremost for the people who don’t know JINJIDO. JIN – JI – DO is a title given to…

    Ewha, Military
  • EXO & SM vs CBX: I really don’t understand why people are confused

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry for the long post ahead – I am coming at this as someone who recently grew interested in EXO…

    Discrimination, Discussion, Kakao, Military, Protest, request, Tourism
  • How do you cope when your ride-or-die group disbands?

    Dec 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How do you cope when your ride-or-die group disbands? I want to hear from people who stanned only one group…

    BTS, family, Military
  • “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Dec 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…

    Ancient Korea, BTS, Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discrimination, Ewha, fail, family, Feminism, history, Japan, Jeju, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Prostitution, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, travel
  • About the crabmeat soup….

    Dec 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    About the crabmeat soup….

    I get that many people in Korea are troubled by the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza, but I don’t think…

    Military
  • Disney+ “The Remarried Empress” Kdrama team apologizes for Nazi prop controversy

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I missed this. Quite funny/cringe. The linked article actually underplays it a bit – “appears” isn’t quite right. What happened…

    Controversy, Korean Military, Military
  • Japan’s millitary “comfort women” system

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japan’s millitary “comfort women” system

    Hello, I’m a high school student from Seoul, South Korea. Please understand if I’m a bit inexperienced on Reddit, as…

    history, Japan, Koreans, Medical, Military, Seoul, Sex
  • Military Purge Largest Since Hanahoe Eradication Underway

    Nov 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Military Purge Largest Since Hanahoe Eradication Underway

    submitted by /u/WrongdoerAnnual7685 [link] [comments]

    Military
  • 30-year-old Korean-Canadian Debating Military Service to Stay in Korea. What Would You Do?

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a 30-year-old Korean-Canadian guy currently in Korea on a working holiday visa, and I’m seriously thinking about living here…

    Advice, family, Korean Military, Military, Old Korea, Question
  • South Korea indefinitely postpones joint military drill with Japan over refueling dispute

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korea indefinitely postpones joint military drill with Japan over refueling dispute

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Japan, Military
  • Military is not a vacation for male idols

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I often see comments like this on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and I’m always amazed. A buddy of mine did…

    KT, Military
  • [Exclusive] Months before martial law, Yoon alluded to siccing military on lawmakers

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Lawmakers, martial law, Military
  • The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…

    China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, driver, history, Imjin War, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Scandal, Ukraine
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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul Museum of Art to expand network to 8 branches, renovate main siteJanuary 28, 2026
    With its newest branch set to open this March in… Read more: Seoul Museum of Art to expand network to 8 branches, renovate main site
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    SINGAPORE — At Meta Restaurant, dinner begins before you recognize… Read more: How memory shapes food at Singapore’s Michelin-starred restaurant Meta
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    The government will push for state-supported industrial research and development… Read more: Gov’t to pursue industrial R&D centered on manufacturing AI, balanced growth
  • Childbirths grow at fastest pace in 18 years on increased marriagesJanuary 28, 2026
    The number of babies born here rose at the fastest… Read more: Childbirths grow at fastest pace in 18 years on increased marriages
  • US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in ItalyJanuary 28, 2026
    MILAN — News that a unit of U.S. Immigration and… Read more: US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

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  • Black Eagles, first ROK Air Force aircraft to refuel in Japan… Japan says ‘Korea-Japan defense cooperation is important’January 28, 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