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

    Nov 20, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    (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
  • Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs

    Nov 14, 2025
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    Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) greets Donhald Trump at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Korea on Oct. 29,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Military, Seoul
  • South Korea Withholds Military Band Participation After Japan Refuses Black Eagles Refueling

    Nov 12, 2025
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    South Korea Withholds Military Band Participation After Japan Refuses Black Eagles Refueling

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

    Japan, Military
  • APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    Nov 8, 2025
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    APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    On October 31, the 2025 APEC Summit opened in Gyeongju, South Korea. Leaders and senior representatives from 21 economies in…

    Busan, cold war, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, Justice, Military, North Korea, Politics, purpose, Putin, Ukraine
  • Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    Nov 7, 2025
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    Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    On November 21, 2024, Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao published an article by Professor Kang Joon-young of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies…

    fail, family, history, Japan, Justice, Korean War, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Punishment, Pyongyang, Ukraine, Warning
  • TIL jailed ex-president lee myung bak turned Korea’s spy agency into a taxpayer funded troll farm, birthing ilbe, conspiracy clowns, and a generation of raging woman haters

    Nov 6, 2025
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    TIL jailed ex-president lee myung bak turned Korea’s spy agency into a taxpayer funded troll farm, birthing ilbe, conspiracy clowns, and a generation of raging woman haters

    lee myung bak’s government basically kickstarted Korea’s whole right-wing internet machine. Back when he was president, the National Intelligence Service…

    Military, Protest, Social Media
  • Samsung SDI set to supply ESS batteries to Tesla amid industry shift toward US-made components

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Samsung SDI set to supply ESS batteries to Tesla amid industry shift toward US-made components

    Samsung SDI showcases its advanced LFP battery in 2024 (Courtesy of Samsung SDI) Samsung SDI Co. is set to clinch…

    automotive, Discussion, Japan, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Military, Samsung, Seoul
  • Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    The Kospi hit a fresh historic high of 4,221.87, up 2.8%, on Nov. 3, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Foreign investment…

    Donald Trump, driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Dual Citizenship and Military Service for Korean Males

    Nov 3, 2025
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    This is a guideline for Korean Males born overseas to Korean Parents and their questions about dual citizenship with regard…

    Korean Military, Military, Parents, Question
  • XLOV’s ‘UXLXVE’ Concept Photos Unveil a Bold, Charismatic New Era in K-Pop Fashion and Styling

    Nov 2, 2025
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    XLOV’s ‘UXLXVE’ Concept Photos Unveil a Bold, Charismatic New Era in K-Pop Fashion and Styling

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment The highly anticipated first mini album ‘UXLXVE’ by rising K-pop group XLOV arrives with a striking…

    K-pop, Military, Tokyo
  • aespa Ningning and Yanan (PENTAGON) Shine in Futuristic and Elegant Styles for ELLE China Style Awards 2025 80th Anniversary Pictorial

    Nov 1, 2025
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    aespa Ningning and Yanan (PENTAGON) Shine in Futuristic and Elegant Styles for ELLE China Style Awards 2025 80th Anniversary Pictorial

    Photo Credits: ELLE China SM Entertainment Cube Entertainment The ELLE China Style Awards 2025 marked a special milestone with its…

    Military, Tokyo
  • What most northern point military base of South Korea looks like

    Nov 1, 2025
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    What most northern point military base of South Korea looks like

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

    Military
  • NEXZ ignites Dazed Korea November 2025 with futuristic youth style, bold fashion blends, and refined, edgy hair & makeup artistry in iconic pictorial

    Nov 1, 2025
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    NEXZ ignites Dazed Korea November 2025 with futuristic youth style, bold fashion blends, and refined, edgy hair & makeup artistry in iconic pictorial

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea JYP Entertainment Sony Music Japan The November 2025 issue of Dazed Korea spotlights the rising K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, Military, Tokyo
  • TWICE’s Momo Captivates on ELLE Korea’s D Edition Covers & Pictorial with Onitsuka Tiger’s Bold Tokyo-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Collection

    Oct 31, 2025
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    TWICE’s Momo Captivates on ELLE Korea’s D Edition Covers & Pictorial with Onitsuka Tiger’s Bold Tokyo-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Collection

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Onitsuka Tiger JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Momo shines brilliantly on the October 2025 ELLE Korea D Edition…

    Japan, K-pop, Military, Tokyo
  • Korean LPs seek to diversify private debt assets, prioritize liquidity over yields

    Oct 30, 2025
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    Korean LPs seek to diversify private debt assets, prioritize liquidity over yields

    Senior portfolio managers from Korean pension funds and insurance firms share their investment strategies during a panel session at ASK…

    Hyundai, Military, request, Samsung, Seoul, Stress
  • Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style Evolution

    Oct 29, 2025
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    Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style Evolution

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea Clavin Klein BIGHIT Music As the youngest member of global sensation BTS, Jungkook’s return to the…

    BTS, Fame, LG, Military
  • Rare 1944 Korean-Japanese Bilingual Propaganda Poster Promoting Forced Labor Conscription

    Oct 28, 2025
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    Rare 1944 Korean-Japanese Bilingual Propaganda Poster Promoting Forced Labor Conscription

    This is a very rare Korean–Japanese bilingual wartime propaganda poster, published in Keijo Nippo (Gyeongseong Ilbo) on October 7, 1944.…

    Japan, Koreans, Military, Sex
  • HD Hyundai, Huntington sign deal to jointly build US Navy ships under extended MASGA initiative

    Oct 27, 2025
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    HD Hyundai, Huntington sign deal to jointly build US Navy ships under extended MASGA initiative

    Executives of HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) sign a deal to jointly design and build the US Navy’s…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Military, Seoul
  • 26th Oct

    Oct 26, 2025
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    26th Oct

    October 26 is the day Park Chung-hee, who ruled South Korea as a military dictator for 18 years and suppressed…

    Democracy, Military
  • Done with Korean military!

    Oct 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I finished last week lol Just random shit from my experience: -Everyone was so kind and understanding of my situation…

    Korean Military, Military, Question
  • Quick Homemade Breakfast with Korean Convenience Items 🥪☕

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Quick Homemade Breakfast with Korean Convenience Items 🥪☕

    This morning, I wanted to make something quick and easy using a few Korean convenience items. The weather’s getting colder,…

    LG, Military, Old Korea
  • Lee vows aggressive R&D push for defense exports, military self-reliance

    Oct 21, 2025
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    Lee vows aggressive R&D push for defense exports, military self-reliance

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

    Military
  • Terrified by rumors of forced labor conscription under the Imperial Army, young Korean women rushed into marriages to escape, prompting officials to hold April 1944 press conference to deny and deflect

    Oct 20, 2025
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    Terrified by rumors of forced labor conscription under the Imperial Army, young Korean women rushed into marriages to escape, prompting officials to hold April 1944 press conference to deny and deflect

    This is a 1944 article featuring a damage-control press conference held by Imperial Japanese authorities to publicly address growing panic…

    Controversy, Discrimination, Japan, Koreans, Military, Sex, Tokyo
  • 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
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    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
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    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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
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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