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  • Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end war

    Jun 28, 2026
    in News
    Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end war

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in…

    Military
  • China and Russia Send More Than 10 Military Aircraft Into South Korea’s Air Defense Zone

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    China and Russia Send More Than 10 Military Aircraft Into South Korea’s Air Defense Zone

    submitted by /u/UNITED24Media [link] [comments]

    Military
  • US strikes Iran in response to drone attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

    Jun 27, 2026
    in News
    US strikes Iran in response to drone attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. struck Iran, Friday, in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship…

    Donald Trump, Military, Question
  • Nearly 10 Chinese, Russian military aircraft briefly enter S. Korea’s air defense zone: JCS

    Jun 27, 2026
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    Nearly 10 Chinese, Russian military aircraft briefly enter S. Korea’s air defense zone: JCS

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

    Military
  • What Even Was That? Korea’s military exercise debacle

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    What Even Was That? Korea’s military exercise debacle

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

    Military
  • Long road ahead for Korea-US nuclear sub cooperation, says ex-US official

    Jun 26, 2026
    in News
    Long road ahead for Korea-US nuclear sub cooperation, says ex-US official

    SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Korea’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines still faces a long road ahead despite Seoul’s hopes of producing…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Jeju, Military, Seoul
  • Big Leap looking for an album/cassette tape from 40 years ago……

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So back in the late 80s, I was given a tape that I used to listen to for years then…

    LG, Military
  • Do overseas internet users seriously think K-pop is the main pillar of South Korea’s economy?

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Whenever I browse sites like Twitter, Reddit, or YouTube, I keep seeing the same claim from a surprisingly large number…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Kia, Military, squid game
  • President Lee Jae Myung Proposes Selective Volunteer Military System

    Jun 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    President Lee Jae Myung Proposes Selective Volunteer Military System

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

    Military
  • “Anti Communist Latte” launched by cafe… criticized after promotional image shows South Korean flag incorrectly | ‘멸공라떼’ 출시 카페…태극기 4괘 잘못 그린 홍보물 뭇매

    Jun 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Anti Communist Latte” launched by cafe… criticized after promotional image shows South Korean flag incorrectly | ‘멸공라떼’ 출시 카페…태극기 4괘 잘못 그린 홍보물 뭇매

    A cafe in Daejeon drew criticism from internet users after releasing a drink called the “Myeolgong Latte” to mark the…

    Controversy, Daejeon, Korean War, LG, Military, Politics
  • Seventeen’s Scoups, express gratitude to the people who liked SVT and not anymore. he would like to tell them that their love has also been a great source of strength for SVT in getting them this far

    Jun 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Yesterday was Seventeen’s fanmeeting called Caratland for their Anniversary. SVT has already began their military enlistment period for while since…

    Military
  • MONDAY, June 22, 2026

    Jun 21, 2026
    in News

    1633-Galileo Galilei recants his “heretical” position that the Earth orbiting the Sun is at odds with the Bible and church…

    germany, history, Military, World War
  • Ex-defense minister sentenced to 3 years in prison for leaking military secrets

    Jun 19, 2026
    in News
    Ex-defense minister sentenced to 3 years in prison for leaking military secrets

    A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun to a three-year prison term for leaking military secrets…

    fail, martial law, Military, Seoul
  • Can I get a Korean ID if I have a Korean Passport

    Jun 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello. So I was born and live in USA and got my Korean passport a few years ago (backstreet at…

    driver, family, Military, Parents, Question
  • NCT 127: Ten Years On the Same Longitude, Still Chasing Paradise

    Jun 17, 2026
    in Feeds
    NCT 127: Ten Years On the Same Longitude, Still Chasing Paradise

    A decade after debuting on Seoul’s own coordinates, NCT 127 traded concrete for coastline — and DAZED Korea’s July 2026…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Military, Photography, Seoul, Teenager
  • Miliatry: What to bring?

    Jun 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I’m going into the Korean military by the end of this month. I’ve gathered a list of items to…

    Korean Military, Military, Naver
  • Imperial Japan hunted shortwave listeners in colonial Korea: 246 people investigated and 50 radios seized by Inspector Saiga Shichirō, a notorious torturer accused of fabricating cases and sending detainees to their deaths (1942-1944)

    Jun 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Imperial Japan hunted shortwave listeners in colonial Korea: 246 people investigated and 50 radios seized by Inspector Saiga Shichirō, a notorious torturer accused of fabricating cases and sending detainees to their deaths (1942-1944)

    During World War II, Imperial Japan banned the use of shortwave radios, which tech savvy Koreans were apparently using to…

    Advertisement, fail, Japan, Koreans, Military, Punishment, purpose, request, Seoul, World War
  • ATEEZ × @Style Magazine — July 2026 ASEA Special Edition: Cover & Pictorial Preview

    Jun 12, 2026
    in Feeds
    ATEEZ × @Style Magazine — July 2026 ASEA Special Edition: Cover & Pictorial Preview

    The Pirates Have Landed in the Future There’s a moment, right before the shutter clicks, when ATEEZ stops being eight…

    Fame, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Military
  • Have any idols done military service for other countries during their career?

    Jun 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Taiwan or Singapore would be the nationalities that I would assume could have happened. Is Cortis James a Taiwanese citizen?…

    Military
  • 17th Century Korean Portrait

    Jun 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    17th Century Korean Portrait

    Found at a Goodwill in Charlotte, NC. Definitely hand painted. Maybe from the 17th Century. The ink of the signature…

    Joseon, Korean Military, Lotte, Military
  • Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball roster

    Jun 11, 2026
    in News
    Ex-KBO MVP Kim Do-yeong headlines Asian Games baseball roster

    The 2024 Korean baseball league MVP Kim Do-yeong was selected to the national team for the upcoming Asian Games on…

    Japan, Kia, Military
  • US Soldiers Arrested for Itaewon Assault

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    US Soldiers Arrested for Itaewon Assault

    Four US soldiers stationed in South Korea were arrested by police for assaulting Korean men in Itaewon and later transferred…

    Military, Question, Seoul
  • What is this medal awarded for?

    Jun 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    What is this medal awarded for?

    Hi, this is my grandfather. He was a Chinese immigrant from Shandong province who fought for the ROK in the…

    Korean War, Military, Parents
  • US approves potential sale of JDAM precision bombs to Korea

    Jun 6, 2026
    in News
    US approves potential sale of JDAM precision bombs to Korea

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale to Korea of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) precision bombs…

    Military, request
  • Samsung will give 20% cashback in Korea due to massive earnings from semiconductor supercycle.

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Samsung will give 20% cashback in Korea due to massive earnings from semiconductor supercycle.

    In short: Samsung will give 20% cashback in Onnuri Gift Certificates: Korean nationalwide voucher which can be used in traditional…

    Military, Samsung
  • BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attention

    Jun 5, 2026
    in News
    BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attention

    A BTS member surprised and intrigued fans after leaving a comment on social media videos that described what he was…

    BTS, Military, Social Media
  • How are Stray Kids members ranked in popularity?

    Jun 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently saw a chart about 4th gen idols with most solo Spotify followers and it seemed to have a lot…

    Military
  • GOT7 Park Jinyoung WWD Korea June 2026: The Art of Becoming

    Jun 1, 2026
    in Feeds
    GOT7 Park Jinyoung WWD Korea June 2026: The Art of Becoming

    Park Jinyoung doesn’t just return to the page — he changes the temperature of it. In WWD Korea’s June 2026…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military
  • The Art of Being Jinyoung – Cosmopolitan Korea – June 2026 Issue

    May 30, 2026
    in Feeds
    The Art of Being Jinyoung – Cosmopolitan Korea – June 2026 Issue

    Park Jinyoung on reinvention after silence, the language of a comeback, and what it means to arrive — fully —…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Question, Seoul, Teenager
  • Have any of you fallen in love with a group that had already disbanded when you learned about them?

    May 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I got a Kocowa subscription and it has like 9 years worth of Inkigayo, Music Bank, Music Core, and Show…

    Japan, Military
  • “I am living happily”: Former idol finds new life as flight attendant after group disbands

    May 29, 2026
    in News
    “I am living happily”: Former idol finds new life as flight attendant after group disbands

    It is a question that has crossed the minds of every K-pop fan at least once: What do idols do…

    Jeju, K-pop, Military, Question, Social Media
  • Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

    May 29, 2026
    in News
    Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

    BUCHAREST, Romania — A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building…

    Military, Ukraine
  • When will Ikon and Winner make a comeback?

    May 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello guys, I really miss Ikon and Winner. I also checked the Wikipedia and both artists’ discographies did not show…

    Military
  • Iran, US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

    May 28, 2026
    in News
    Iran, US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

    DUBAI/WASHINGTON — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a U.S. airbase after the U.S. military carried out what…

    Donald Trump, Military, Peace, request
  • Kuwait faces missile, drone attack as Iran ceasefire remains shaky

    May 28, 2026
    in News
    Kuwait faces missile, drone attack as Iran ceasefire remains shaky

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in…

    Military
  • Starbucks Korea payments drop 26% after controversial promotion sparks backlash

    May 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Starbucks Korea payments drop 26% after controversial promotion sparks backlash

    Payments at Starbucks Korea plunged more than 26 percent in just one week, industry data showed Wednesday, after a controversial…

    coffee, Democracy, Military, Protest
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Latest Korean News

  • Gyeonggi Province expands funding to upgrade migrant worker facilitiesJuly 1, 2026
    Faced with a shrinking domestic workforce and a chronic labor… Read more: Gyeonggi Province expands funding to upgrade migrant worker facilities
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    Aespa members Giselle and Ningning have surprised fans by revealing… Read more: Aespa’s Giselle and Ningning reveal matching belly button piercings
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    Brazilian performers from Lotte World Adventure stage a samba performance… Read more: [PHOTOS] Samba heat hits Seoul streets
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    Household loans at major Korean banks increased by the largest… Read more: Major banks’ household loan grows sharpest in 11 months in June

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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