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  • Hanwha Systems to compete with LIG Nex1 for Korean version of Iron Dome

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha Systems to compete with LIG Nex1 for Korean version of Iron Dome

    Hanwha Systems is a defense affiliate of South Korea’s Hanwha Group Hanwha Systems Co. is preparing to muscle into a…

    Korean Military, Military, North Korea
  • How far can shippers go? Jungkook is getting hate just for spending time with his bandmate

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Jungkook is receiving a ridiculous amount of hate simply for hanging out with his own bandmate. I know all shippers…

    Korean Military, Military, Protest
  • S.Korea to have 1st civilian defense minister in decades, career technocrats

    Jun 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea to have 1st civilian defense minister in decades, career technocrats

    President Lee Jae-myung presides over a meeting of his chief secretaries at the Office of the President South Korean President…

    Lawmakers, LG, martial law, Military, Naver, North Korea, Seoul
  • Is taehyung cooking something? ( Just wanna know your pov)

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay so I watched his vlive yesterday and I feel like he is definitely cooking something. He said that he…

    Military
  • Taennie shippers need to give it rest to this ship

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It hasn’t even been a week since Taehyung got out of the military that people have started to ship. Taehyung…

    family, Military
  • Lockheed Martin, KAI to expand partnership to future defense, aerospace tech

    Jun 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lockheed Martin, KAI to expand partnership to future defense, aerospace tech

    The FA-50 light attack aircraft jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and KAI (File photo by KAI) Global defense giant Lockheed…

    Military
  • Man may face prison in Korea’s first reported case of military service impersonation

    Jun 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Man may face prison in Korea’s first reported case of military service impersonation

    submitted by /u/-1-0-0 [link] [comments]

    Military
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    A banner featuring BTS member Jimin was displaced on a building near HYBE headquarters in Yongsan on June 11 With…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • Why isn’t South Korea as aggressive as Israel?

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a bit confused why South Korea hasn’t done much to slow and detour North Koreas nuclear ambition and advancements…

    Military, North Korea
  • K-Pop Star From20 Announces 2025 Asia and Europe Tour Dates with HELLO GLOOM

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Star From20 Announces 2025 Asia and Europe Tour Dates with HELLO GLOOM

    Photo Credits: Way Better Kim Rae Hwan, better known by his stage name From20, is making waves in the K-pop…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Military
  • BTS J-Hope and GloRilla Drop “Killin’ It Girl”: Fans React to Electrifying Collaboration and Global Tour Buzz

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: HYBE BTS’s J-Hope has once again taken the music world by storm with the release of his latest…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Military, Social Media
  • Questions and Concern about Korean Mandatory Military Service with Dual Citizenship

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I was born in the US and my parents were born in Korea. I personally don’t want to sign…

    Advice, Korean Military, Military, Parents, Question
  • Reality check – growth hormones

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As in recent years, there was unifortunately rise in hGh for children without defiency (fairly for 6 months to 3…

    Medical, Military
  • South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    We now turn to Los Angeles, where protests against the crackdown on undocumented immigrants continue. As police launched a large-scale…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Ewha, Military, Peace, Protest
  • BTS Is Back—and projected to rival JYP & YG’s combined sales in 2026

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    HYBE is projected to see its performance surge by over 150% in the next two years, fueled by BTS’s highly…

    BTS, Military, Naver
  • Is K-pop these days overly dependent on certain big-name groups?

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In light of BTS members completing their military service and preparing for future group activities, as well as Blackpink’s upcoming…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop industry, Military
  • What’s going on in your respective fandoms? (June 2025)

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone👋. It’s been quite a while since I made this post, so I’m back again. I’ll go first. For…

    BTS, K-drama, Military
  • Now, it’s K-vehicle: KG Mobility, Kia lead S.Korea’s military vehicle exports

    Jun 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Now, it’s K-vehicle: KG Mobility, Kia lead S.Korea’s military vehicle exports

    KG Mobility’s Rexton military vehicles South Korea’s once domestically focused automakers are making significant inroads into the global defense sector,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Military, Seoul
  • KAI seals $700 mn FA-50 fighter jet export deal with Philippines

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KAI seals $700 mn FA-50 fighter jet export deal with Philippines

    FA-50 light fighter jets (Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Industries) Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) on Tuesday signed a $700 million…

    Military, Warning
  • Lee acquires military control as S.Korean president, begins appointments

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lee acquires military control as S.Korean president, begins appointments

    The Office of the President raises the presidential flag after Lee Jae-myung as elected as South Korea’s new president Lee…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Japan, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • President-elect Lee Jaemyung immediately assumes military command authority…receives a briefing from the Joint Chiefs of Staff and holds a brief inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly.”

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    President-elect Lee Jaemyung immediately assumes military command authority…receives a briefing from the Joint Chiefs of Staff and holds a brief inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly.”

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

    Military
  • South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    South Korea’s liberal politician Lee Jae-myung has two thumbs up after his last campaign on June 2, 2025, in Seoul…

    Democracy, Discussion, Donald Trump, fail, family, Japan, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Survey
  • Why Sulli fans dislike Choiza as a fan who saw the relationship in real time

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing a lot of people downplay the Sulli/Choiza scandal recently because of their kpop idols interacting with Choiza…

    Celebrity, Military, Parents, purpose, Scandal, Sex
  • BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music BTS fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as the group unveils the much-anticipated “Hoseokjin…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Seoul, Social Media
  • Which boy groups do you think are most likely to be able to regain their stability after military service?

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We know that all groups tend to experience a decline after a certain number of years in their careers and…

    Military
  • SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services

    May 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services

    An image of Hanwha Systems’ low-earth-orbit satellite communication system using OneWeb’s satellite constellation South Korea has officially cleared the way…

    Japan, KT, LG, LG Uplus, Military, Ukraine
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    1.Beware of the election seasons Politics is a sensitive issue everywhere around the world, and this holds very true in…

    apology, Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Politics, Protest
  • How many of you are familiar with pseudo-japanese vocabulary?

    May 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s generally frowned upon to use such language in formal settings, but they are still used extensively in places like…

    Japan, Military
  • S.Korean military fund to make $73 mn commitment to real estate funds

    May 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean military fund to make $73 mn commitment to real estate funds

    Military Mutual Aid Association’s headquarters in Seoul The Military Mutual Aid Association (MMAA), a South Korean retirement fund, is stepping…

    Korean Military, Military, Seoul
  • New to korea, any combat gyms?

    May 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    US Military, new to korea kinda sad I left my old boxing gym, but are there any combative gyms near…

    Military
  • SEVENTEEN’s 10th Anniversary is well-celebrated and seems to be well-funded than BTS’s 10th Anniversary

    May 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is not to pit them against each other or fuel a fanwar. This is after all companies decisions. I…

    BTS, Military, Suga
  • People Power Party pledges gender-neutral military points, boosts junior officer pay

    May 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    People Power Party pledges gender-neutral military points, boosts junior officer pay

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

    Military
  • How is Korean rock music from the 1960’s to the 1980’s viewed by the majority of Koreans (older and younger) in comparison to Anglo-American and Japanese rock music of the same era?

    May 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I read that foreign rock records were banned by the military dictatorship following a marijuana scandal in 1975 that involved…

    Japan, Koreans, Military, Scandal
  • U.S. Considers Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From South Korea

    May 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    U.S. Considers Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From South Korea

    U.S. Army soldiers participated in an exercise with South Korean troops in Yeoncheon recently. Photo: Kim Jae-Hwan/Zuma Press WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is…

    Discussion, Japan, Military, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Korean pension funds, insurers seek customized investment vehicles

    May 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean pension funds, insurers seek customized investment vehicles

    Ro Seunghwan (second from left), head of alternative investments at GEPS and Kim Hyun Wook (third from left), a senior…

    Discussion, Military, request
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Latest Korean News

  • Hanwha Systems to compete with LIG Nex1 for Korean version of Iron DomeJune 27, 2025
    Hanwha Systems is a defense affiliate of South Korea’s Hanwha… Read more: Hanwha Systems to compete with LIG Nex1 for Korean version of Iron Dome
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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