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  • 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
  • Fingertip by GFRIEND wasn’t actually that big of a change to warrant such a switch up from the public (and some fans)

    Sep 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Looking back, I feel like Fingertip gets blamed way too much for being this huge concept switch that killed their…

    Military
  • What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?

    Sep 22, 2026
    in News

    The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement on Tuesday aimed at ending months of tension over the…

    Donald Trump, Military
  • UN chief says power has polarized the world and urges leaders to cooperate

    Sep 22, 2026
    in News

    UNITED NATIONS — In a no-nonsense farewell speech, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders Tuesday to respond to the…

    Military, Peace
  • US to build 2 military bases in southern and eastern Greenland

    Sep 22, 2026
    in News

    COPENHAGEN — The United States will build two military bases in southern and eastern Greenland under a wide-ranging security agreement…

    Military
  • My personal reading on Mark’s departure from NCT (especially 127)

    Sep 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking a lot about Mark’s departure from NCT, and I want to share my personal interpretation of what…

    Military, purpose
  • Busan Port Shortage Stalls Foreign Warship MRO

    Sep 18, 2026
    in News

    On Feb. 4, the U.S. Army 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Korea disclosed the arrival of essential equipment for the…

    Busan, Discussion, Military, purpose, Question, request, study
  • The discourse around D.O’s solo career is exhausting and unnecessary

    Sep 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Another Kyungsoo comeback, another unnecessary discourse about how he’s not putting out the “right” music. These so called fans never…

    Military
  • Engine shutdown caused fatal Army helicopter crash in Feb.: military

    Sep 10, 2026
    in News

    A sudden engine failure has been identified as the main cause behind the deadly crash of a military helicopter in…

    fail, Military, Seoul
  • Kim Taehyung: The Quiet Rebel Rewriting the DNA of Global Pop

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Feeds

    Digital Cover Feature Story The strobe cuts out, leaving only a low-slung crimson glow slicing through Venetian blinds. On the…

    BTS, Curiosity, daegu, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Mystery, Photography, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • How is JYP going to handle Stray Kids’ eventual military enlistment period?

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Stray Kids, like other K-pop boy groups, will eventually have to deal with military enlistments. Looking at the members’ ages,…

    K-pop, Military, Question
  • Can 4th gen boy groups stay relevant through their military era?

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As someone who‘s a fan of 4th gen bgs I’ve been thinking more and more about their military era. What…

    BTS, Curiosity, Fame, Military
  • I’ve been having extremely difficult time.. has anyone been a victim of violence by US military?(TW: violence, abuse)

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Please be kind as I am fragile rn. Like no mean comments please I’ve been a victim of multiple crimes…

    Crime, Justice, Medical, Military, Question
  • Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian capital kill 2 people, ending pause in attacks

    Sep 8, 2026
    in News

    KYIV, Ukraine — Two people were killed and at least 10 injured after Russia struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with…

    Military, Ukraine
  • South Korean man sentenced to 5 years in prison for spying for NK

    Sep 5, 2026
    in News

    A South Korean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for spying for North Korea, officials said Saturday.…

    Military, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Seoul Reviews Possible Deployment to Strait of Hormuz

    Sep 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Cheong Wa Dae said on the 4th that the government is reviewing various options related to military readiness on the…

    Ewha, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • Blue House says news reports of military deployment to Straits of Hormuz are false

    Sep 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Blue House says news reports of military deployment to Straits of Hormuz are false

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

    Military
  • South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports say

    Sep 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports say

    submitted by /u/Extension-Finance179 [link] [comments]

    Military
  • Students too shy or not interested ?

    Sep 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I had a wargame at ROKNA recently and the Korean students didn’t seem that implicated in the exercises with very…

    Military, Question
  • I want a dream high season 3 for 4th and 5th gen

    Sep 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think a good marketing strategy for JYPE for their 4th and 5th gen’s itzy, stray kids, nmixx, kickflip, nexz,…

    Discussion, Japan, LG, Military, Peace
  • Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform push

    Sep 1, 2026
    in News
    Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform push

    The defense ministry said Tuesday it has proposed an 8.2 percent increase in the 2027 budget, seeking to accelerate its…

    Donald Trump, Military, Seoul
  • S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism

    Sep 1, 2026
    in News
    S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism

    South Korea’s military reaffirmed Tuesday the upcoming combined exercise with the United States and Japan will go ahead as scheduled,…

    Japan, Jeju, Military, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang, Warning
  • South Korea continues rising up and onward in terms of Military Technology.

    Aug 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is another sign of decline for the US Empire, and I am a Veteran of the US Armed Forces.…

    Military
  • Trump could discuss ‘tacit’ NK nuke acceptance with Kim in possible summit: ex-official

    Aug 29, 2026
    in News
    Trump could discuss ‘tacit’ NK nuke acceptance with Kim in possible summit: ex-official

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the “tacit” acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear program, a…

    Donald Trump, Military, North Korea, Peace
  • Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 bil. barrels of oil reserves

    Aug 29, 2026
    in News
    Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 bil. barrels of oil reserves

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of…

    Donald Trump, history, Military, request, Social Media
  • South Korea leans toward military conscription for women

    Aug 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korea leans toward military conscription for women

    submitted by /u/voteremain2026 [link] [comments]

    Military
  • South Korea says Russian military planes entered its air defence zone

    Aug 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korea says Russian military planes entered its air defence zone

    submitted by /u/2027danielle [link] [comments]

    Military
  • For the first time in over 20 years, a majority of South Koreans have an unfavorable opinion of the U.S.

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    For the first time in over 20 years, a majority of South Koreans have an unfavorable opinion of the U.S.

    Pew Research Center: In our survey this past spring – before Trump’s call to scale back joint military exercises –…

    Koreans, Military, Survey
  • U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

    The United States has canceled a joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korean forces that was set for next month,…

    BTS, Korean Military, Military, North Korea
  • Military Service Flowchart for Overseas Koreans, Dual Nationals, K-Diaspora/Adoptees and Gyopo

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    30M Korean born and raised abroad, completed my military service from 2020 to 2022. I frequently see posts on this…

    Advice, Ewha, family, history, Justice, Korean Military, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Sex, Stress, study, Survey, travel, Warning
  • Hanwha Defense USA Awarded First US Military Contract

    Aug 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Hanwha Defense USA Awarded First US Military Contract

    The K9MH (mobile version of tracked k9 thunder) is being picked up the US military. submitted by /u/northtumen [link] [comments]

    Military
  • US approves potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles

    Aug 22, 2026
    in News
    US approves potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the…

    Military, request
  • N. Korea denounces Japan’s record defense budget as ‘war preparation’

    Aug 22, 2026
    in News
    N. Korea denounces Japan’s record defense budget as ‘war preparation’

    North Korea on Saturday condemned Japan’s plan to set a record-high defense budget for next year, calling it a move…

    Japan, Military, North Korea, request
  • nuke against nuke

    Aug 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    nuke for nuke has been hot topic in korean politic with trump pulling back on joint military operation and trump…

    Military, North Korea
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Latest Korean News

  • What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi ArabiaSeptember 30, 2026
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    BAGHDAD — Iraqis celebrated the departure of U.S. forces after… Read more: Joy mixed with fear as US forces quit Iraq leaving potential security vacuum
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    BAGHDAD — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed… Read more: US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

Latest Community Feeds

  • BTS becomes the first Asian Act to gross over $500 Million in a single tour!September 30, 2026
  • Strategic partnership between Poland and South Korea in the shadow of global rivalrySeptember 30, 2026
  • why is Luna of f(x) is forgotten completelySeptember 30, 2026
  • Original versions replaced by other versions in playlist (Spotify)September 30, 2026
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  • People can hate on K-Pop artists as mmuch as they want but one thing they can say is that K-Pop artists have some of the most diverse taste in musicSeptember 30, 2026
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  • It is true that Hangul came into widespread use after being invented by the king during the Joseon Dynasty; novels serve as evidence of this.September 30, 2026
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  • Black creators in Korea are finding one another — and a wider audienceSeptember 30, 2026
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  • Zelensky likely went public on POWs to stir South Korean support, NIS saysSeptember 30, 2026
  • Blackmail, poaching and theft: CXMT’s covert campaign to obtain Samsung tech by any means necessarySeptember 30, 2026
  • Which 5th gen girl group do you guys think gives off “mean” pretty popular girls vibes but in a good way?September 30, 2026
  • Why do korean ask. Have you eaten yet?September 30, 2026
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  • Found my #1 아귀찜 (spicy monkfish stew) spot near Gangnam-gu Office station — heat is adjustable and it’s the perfect soju pairingSeptember 30, 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