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  • PM meets Korean leaders, residents in New York

    Jan 25, 2026
    in News
    PM meets Korean leaders, residents in New York

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has met with Korean leaders and residents in New York to thank them for their contributions…

    Korean American, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • President Lee to Address Japan’s Seafood Ban in CPTPP Talks

    Jan 17, 2026
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    President Lee to Address Japan’s Seafood Ban in CPTPP Talks

    President Lee Jae-myung said ahead of his visit to Japan on the 13th to the 14th, “The issue of Japan’s…

    Japan, Japan Relation, K-pop, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Question, Stress
  • S. Korea to simplify import procedures for N. Korean processed foods

    Jan 16, 2026
    in News
    S. Korea to simplify import procedures for N. Korean processed foods

    South Korea will simplify the import procedures for North Korean processed food in an effort to help resume inter-Korean trade…

    fail, Food Safety, Korean Food, North Korea
  • Kim Yo Jong “Improving inter-Korean relations is a hope-inflated daydream… an apology is due for the provocation”

    Jan 15, 2026
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    Kim Yo Jong, deputy department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, said on the 13th,…

    apology, North Korea, Seoul
  • Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history

    Jan 7, 2026
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    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
  • Korea, China Sign 14 MOUs in Strategic Partnership

    Jan 5, 2026
    in News
    Korea, China Sign 14 MOUs in Strategic Partnership

    President Lee Jae Myung (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the Korea-China MOU signing ceremony held at the…

    China Relation, history, North Korea, Peace
  • If North and South recognize each other as independent states without territorial claims, and international community accepts, how both countries will be named?

    Jan 1, 2026
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    If the scenario of both ROK and DPRK recognizing each other as sovereign states without territorial claims on each other,…

    Japan, North Korea
  • Naval nativity: As their mothers fled North Korean forces 75 years ago, five Christmas babies were born at sea

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Naval nativity: As their mothers fled North Korean forces 75 years ago, five Christmas babies were born at sea

    submitted by /u/Glittering_Foot_2461 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • President Lee proposes returning unconverted NK prisoners via China

    Dec 21, 2025
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    President Lee proposes returning unconverted NK prisoners via China

    President Lee Jae Myung on Friday raised exploring the possibility of repatriating long-term unconverted prisoners in South Korea to North…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    Dec 20, 2025
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    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
  • North Korean Hackers Steal Record $2 Billion in Crypto This Year

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    North Korean Hackers Steal Record $2 Billion in Crypto This Year

    3D printed models of people working on computers and padlock are seen in front of a displayed CYBER SECURITY words…

    Crime, North Korea
  • I’ve been trying to figure out what I had for years

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In Seoul at a street vendor I got a bun stuffed with bulgogi, Kim chi, and noodles, it was probably…

    Koreans, LG, North Korea, Seoul
  • (2nd LD) Special counsel concludes ex-President Yoon began martial law preparations before October 2023

    Dec 15, 2025
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    (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
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    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
  • North Korean cartons I brought over from Pyongyang

    Dec 9, 2025
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    North Korean cartons I brought over from Pyongyang

    🎁 submitted by /u/Electrical_Block_315 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • “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
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    “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
  • North Korean Hackers Suspected in Massive Crypto Theft in South Korea, Methods Follow Similar Pattern to 2019 Case

    Nov 29, 2025
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    North Korean Hackers Suspected in Massive Crypto Theft in South Korea, Methods Follow Similar Pattern to 2019 Case

    SEOUL… South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit suffered a massive cryptocurrency theft on Thursday, which the South Korean government believes…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • South Korea suspects North Korea behind hack of crypto exchange Upbit, Yonhap reports

    Nov 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • North Korean pc cafe located in hwasong street, the games only has single/bot play, according to chinese tourists

    Nov 22, 2025
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    North Korean pc cafe located in hwasong street, the games only has single/bot play, according to chinese tourists

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

    Chinese Tourists, North Korea
  • 68% of S. Koreans say unification with North Korea is necessary

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251026003100315?section=national/politics submitted by /u/zeke714 [link] [comments]

    Koreans, North Korea, Politics
  • A Korean Born in China, Living in the West—Still Feeling Like I Don’t Belong Anywhere

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an ethnic Korean born in China, and my mother tongues is the Korean dialect spoken there and Chinese. I’ve…

    family, Joseon, Koreans, North Korea, Parents, Question, Unification of Korea
  • 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
  • North Korea threatens ‘offensive action’, condemns US-South Korea security talks

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    North Korea
  • 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
    in Community, Feeds
    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
  • Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    On September 21, during the “Supreme People’s Assembly,” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that “North Korea and South Korea…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Politics, purpose, Stress, Tourism
  • Hanwha names Michael Coulter as US chief to strengthen Washington ties

    Nov 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha names Michael Coulter as US chief to strengthen Washington ties

    Hanwha Ocean dockyard in Geoje (Courtesy of Hanwha) Hanwha Aerospace Co. has named Michael Coulter, who has led the South…

    Donald Trump, Global Expansion, North Korea, Seoul
  • South Korean president Lee asks China’s Xi for help engaging North Korea

    Nov 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korean president Lee asks China’s Xi for help engaging North Korea

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

    North Korea
  • S.Korea obtains Trump’s nod for nuclear-powered submarines to be built by Hanwha in Philly Shipyard

    Oct 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea obtains Trump’s nod for nuclear-powered submarines to be built by Hanwha in Philly Shipyard

    A submarine made by Hanwha Ocean Donald Trump has approved South Korea’s long-sought plan to build nuclear-powered submarines, a move…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Hyundai, KT, North Korea, Question, request, Seoul
  • Seoul, Washington strike tariff deal, agree on $200 billion cash investment cap

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul, Washington strike tariff deal, agree on $200 billion cash investment cap

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shakes hands with US President Donald Trump after presenting him with a replica of…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, North Korea, Seoul, Stress
  • Trump renews call for Kim meeting, but North Korea remains silent

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump renews call for Kim meeting, but North Korea remains silent

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

    North Korea
  • people for even breathing in north korea

    Oct 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    people for even breathing in north korea

    submitted by /u/ConfidentOwl3366 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • Looking for pen pal from north korea

    Oct 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Obviously not someone still living there as thats not possible but I really want to talk with someone who escaped…

    North Korea
  • North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip

    submitted by /u/Fine-Needleworker364 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border

    Oct 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border

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

    North Korea
  • North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends – DW

    Oct 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korea eyes Southeast Asia for new friends – DW

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    North Korea
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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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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