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  • 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
  • Ex-ICC president urges Ukraine to file ICC case against North Korea

    May 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Ex-ICC president urges Ukraine to file ICC case against North Korea

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

    North Korea, Ukraine
  • how do south Koreans feel about refugees from the north?

    Apr 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    how do most of south koreans, across generations and political groups feel about refugees from north korea?describe how their attitude…

    Koreans, North Korea
  • Broadcasting style between South Korean, Yanbian Korean, and North Korean

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Broadcasting style between South Korean, Yanbian Korean, and North Korean

    Found it on TikTok and thought it was interesting about the variation between the same language submitted by /u/Former_Juggernaut_32 [link]…

    KT, North Korea
  • Do you know what happens if your name is Jeong-eun?

    Apr 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If your name is Jeong-eun, you can experience the same thing in Korea, where people call you Kim Jong-un or…

    North Korea
  • Ex-US Congressman Drew Ferguson heads Hyundai’s Washington office

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Ex-US Congressman Drew Ferguson heads Hyundai’s Washington office

    Hyundai Motor appoints Drew Ferguson, a former Republican congressman, as the head of its Washington office on April 15, 2025…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, North Korea
  • South Korean defense industry thrives on strong overseas demand

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korean defense industry thrives on strong overseas demand

    (Courtesy of Yonhap)  South Korea’s defense industry is expected to enjoy its heyday for a while after global demand for…

    Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Korean Art, Military, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • S.Korea’s Han, Trump discuss transactional diplomacy in 1st direct talks

    Apr 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s Han, Trump discuss transactional diplomacy in 1st direct talks

    Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo holds a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump at his office in…

    Donald Trump, Japan, martial law, North Korea, Pyongyang, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • what if korea was unified

    Apr 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    basically what if they united and north korea was just like south korea in terms of the government, laws, and…

    North Korea
  • Countries are more than regimes

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I follow a Russian vlogger who visited North Korea last year and on one of her North Korea reels someone…

    Curiosity, history, North Korea, Politics, purpose, Question
  • How 60s Trot music represented the innermost feelings of the post-war Korean society – a lyrical analysis

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have not posted in a really long time- and I don’t know if this was worth the wait. But…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, North Korea, Peace, Question, Stress
  • “Yoon’s Impeachment May See US Halt Economic, Security Assistance,” Warns Morse Tan, Strong Candidate for Next Ambassador of USA to Korea

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    “尹탄핵땐 美경제·안보 지원 중단”… 주한美대사 유력 모스 탄의 경고 – 아시아투데이 > Possible International Backlashes, Including Calling It a Coup…

    BTS, Crime, Democracy, fail, Justice, korean democracy, North Korea, Punishment, Question
  • What’s the real name of idols that have stage names? Also what’s the explanation behind the stage name?

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Stage names are a pretty common thing in kpop, most groups have at least one member that has one. But…

    Naver, North Korea
  • North Korean defectors to fill bus driver roles amid Seoul’s worker shortage

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korean defectors to fill bus driver roles amid Seoul’s worker shortage

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

    driver, North Korea, Seoul
  • Rare Tourism Trip to North Korea (Weirdly Interesting)

    Mar 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Rare Tourism Trip to North Korea (Weirdly Interesting)

    submitted by /u/National_Sink_2190 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Tourism
  • Man flies drone into North Korea from China: Shocking images spark wild reactions online, did he infiltrate a country?

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Man flies drone into North Korea from China: Shocking images spark wild reactions online, did he infiltrate a country?

    submitted by /u/Miao_Yin8964 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • North Korean Hackers Allegedly Pull Off Record $1.5B Crypto Heist

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korean Hackers Allegedly Pull Off Record $1.5B Crypto Heist

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

    North Korea
  • Kim Jong-un is launching a crackdown on North Korea’s drinking culture

    Feb 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kim Jong-un is launching a crackdown on North Korea’s drinking culture

    submitted by /u/Alone_Researcher_220 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • [Exclusive] Being Taken Prisoner is Treason in North, I Want to go the South” Interview with North Korean Soldiers Captured in Battlefield

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This media outlet has recently met the two North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia and taken prisoner live by the…

    family, Korean Military, KT, Military, North Korea, Parents, Pyongyang, Question, study, Ukraine
  • A lot of vlogs from Chinese exchange students in Pyongyang on Bilibili (Chinese YouTube)! You can see scenes of North Korea that you wouldn’t see from those tourist vlogs since they seem to be able to walk around everywhere and film discretely

    Feb 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    A lot of vlogs from Chinese exchange students in Pyongyang on Bilibili (Chinese YouTube)! You can see scenes of North Korea that you wouldn’t see from those tourist vlogs since they seem to be able to walk around everywhere and film discretely

    submitted by /u/Putrid_Line_1027 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics

    Feb 6, 2025
    in History
    The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics

    Introduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and…

    Baekje, Discussion, family, Goguryeo, Gojoseon, Goryeo, history, Japan, Joseon, Korean History, Korean War, Military, North Korea, political economy, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Seoul, Silla, Three Kingdom, World War
  • Lim Jangsu (림장수, 林長守) was a Korean Kamikaze pilot who died in a suicide attack on US navy vessels in the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1944; he was from Yeomju-eup near Sinuiju

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lim Jangsu (림장수, 林長守) was a Korean Kamikaze pilot who died in a suicide attack on US navy vessels in the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1944; he was from Yeomju-eup near Sinuiju

    These two Imperial propaganda news articles from January 1945 cover an ethnic Korean kamikaze pilot, Lim Jangsu (林長守). Lim Jangsu…

    family, history, Japan, Military, North Korea, Parents, Question, travel
  • 10-Day South Korea Itinerary (Feb 14–24): Feedback Welcome!

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to South Korea from Feb 14 to 24 and want to focus on outdoor…

    history, Jeju, KT, LG, myeongdong, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, travel
  • North korean seems to love the Ottoman empire a little bit too much…

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    North korean seems to love the Ottoman empire a little bit too much…

    submitted by /u/Master1_4Disaster [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • Name help

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I apologize if this isn’t the right place for this, but appreciate any help. I’m looking for help translating a…

    North Korea
  • North Korean troops in Europe and Korea’s apparent apathy

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Please excuse me if this is the wrong place for the following question. I have looked around, but have not…

    North Korea, Question, Ukraine
  • Internal coverage of Ukraine war losses in North Korea

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! Since North Korea has sent thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine I was wondering how they are covering…

    North Korea, Ukraine
  • Harry Potter – North Korea Wizard (Official Music Video)

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Harry Potter – North Korea Wizard (Official Music Video)

    submitted by /u/Miao_Yin8964 [link] [comments]

    North Korea
  • How is the reported military involvement of North Korea in the Ukrainian War likely going to affect the Korean Peninsula’s geopolitical situation?

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Although I’m not at all certain to what extent they’re confirmed, I’ve been hearing several rumors of North Korean ground…

    Military, North Korea, Ukraine
  • Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    The crude stick-figure diagram, sketched in blue ink, details how North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia in the Ukraine war should…

    identification, Japan, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, KT, LG, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Question, request, Seoul, study, Ukraine
  • Am I a Koreaboo after all?

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m posting in this subreddit to hear about actual Koreans’ opinion and not random people who know absolutely nothing of…

    family, history, Japan, Koreans, North Korea, Parents
  • North Korea’s latest tactic against South Korea? Blasting eerie noises| …

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    North Korea’s latest tactic against South Korea? Blasting eerie noises| …

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

    North Korea
  • Opinion: The Dangerous Opinion Polls and the Choices of the People Power Party

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Currently, numerous opinion polls are being conducted in South Korea. Among them, one of the most striking findings is the…

    BTS, Controversy, Democracy, fail, Lawmakers, LG, LGBTQ+, martial law, Military, North Korea, Protest, Question, Stress, Survey
  • What NGOs could I work for in Korea?

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone! Later this month I will be “moving” to Seoul for 6 months for work and I would like…

    history, Koreans, North Korea, Seoul
  • Reception of South Korean popular media in the North.

    Jan 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone, I hope this is the right place to inquire, but since I do not speak Korean it’s hard…

    germany, Koreans, North Korea
  • Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Jan 6, 2025
    in News
    Hyundai’s Chung Euisun urges to guard against pessimism in ‘perfect storm’

    Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Chung Euisun gives a New Year’s address to group employees in Goyang, near Seoul, on Jan.…

    automotive, Discussion, Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, North Korea, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival RheinmetallMay 29, 2025
    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer… Read more: Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall
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    The National Pension Service is headquartered in Jeonju, North Jeolla… Read more: NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetite
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    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halved
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    Samsung C&T headquarters in Seoul A South Korean appellate court… Read more: Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T
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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