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  • Kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters – you can find so great restaurants in Jongak

    Jan 3, 2026
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    Kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters – you can find so great restaurants in Jongak

    submitted by /u/PhilosophyHappy8023 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Oyster, Pork
  • Diced Korean tofu, gochu garu (Korean chili powder) with soy sauce, oyster sauce, chives, salt, pepper & ajino moto

    Dec 27, 2025
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    Diced Korean tofu, gochu garu (Korean chili powder) with soy sauce, oyster sauce, chives, salt, pepper & ajino moto

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

    Oyster
  • Hongeo Samhap

    Dec 24, 2025
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    Hongeo Samhap

    A Korean trio of fermented skate, boiled pork, and fresh oyster (Jeolla province Style) submitted by /u/Hailtothejeef [link] [comments]

    Oyster, Pork
  • Perfect winter comfort food: Fresh oysters and pork belly wraps.

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Perfect winter comfort food: Fresh oysters and pork belly wraps.

    submitted by /u/Clean_Lavishness_356 [link] [comments]

    Oyster, Pork
  • Korean oyster jeon

    Dec 15, 2025
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    Korean oyster jeon

    submitted by /u/ReasonNo8365 [link] [comments]

    Oyster
  • Viral cream kimchi fried rice

    Dec 7, 2025
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    Viral cream kimchi fried rice

    It’s viral cream kimchi fried rice in Korea. Make a hole in the center and pour heavy cream, mozzarella cheese…

    Cheese, Kimchi, Korean Food, Koreans, Oyster, Question, Suga
  • Tonkatsu and fried oysters from a random neighborhood spot

    Dec 4, 2025
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    Tonkatsu and fried oysters from a random neighborhood spot

    Tried some tonkatsu and fried oysters from a little place near my neighborhood. Have you ever had fried oysters? Crispy…

    Oyster
  • Please help me find the recipe for this amazing beoseot deopbab I had on a Korean Air flight!

    Nov 29, 2025
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    Please help me find the recipe for this amazing beoseot deopbab I had on a Korean Air flight!

    I took a Korean Air prestige class flight recently and was served a beoseot deopbab (mushrooms on rice) on the…

    Oyster
  • Seasoned Fresh Oysters

    Nov 23, 2025
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    Seasoned Fresh Oysters

    submitted by /u/Old-Cycle4531 [link] [comments]

    Oyster
  • Tteokbokki sauce

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Any ideas how to make tteokbokki sauce. I have gochujang but not gochugaru. Also all those oyster sauce and everything,…

    Oyster
  • Banchan day #3

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Banchan day #3

    This week banchans using Potatoes, broccoli, bean sprouts, king oyster mushrooms. It’s 3rd weeks and it helps a lot to…

    family, Oyster
  • Kimchi with Oyster and Seasoned Bellflower Root. YUM!!!!😃

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Kimchi with Oyster and Seasoned Bellflower Root. YUM!!!!😃

    I love Kimchi. I didn’t think I could love it more until I tried Kimchi with Oyster. Oh, my!! The…

    Kimchi, Oyster
  • Korea’s signature spices, sauces: niche market turning into fierce global battleground

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Korea’s signature spices, sauces: niche market turning into fierce global battleground

    A Dongwon Home Food outlet selling Vivid Kichen brand food In South Korea, there were recently unpleasant disputes over the…

    Celebrity, CJ Cheiljedang, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Oyster, Samyang, Seoul, Suga
  • I’m going to make kimchi fried rice. I have done something untraditional and added bun bo hue powder to the rice, but I use it to make kimchi make jjigae and I’ve had positive responses to it.

    Sep 2, 2025
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    What are your tips or tricks? Oyster sauce or no? Coat the rice with egg? I’ll be adding a poached…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Mystery, Oyster
  • tangy jjajangmyeon ?

    Aug 18, 2025
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    hey ! sorry if this isnt the right place to ask but ive been trying to make jjajangmyeon but every…

    Oyster, Suga
  • Korean Style Gan-Jjajang (Dry Black Bean Noodles)

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Korean Style Gan-Jjajang (Dry Black Bean Noodles)

    🍳 How to Make Korean Style Gan-Jjajang (Dry Black Bean Noodles) 1. Cut the cabbage, green onion, and onion into…

    Oyster, Pork, Suga
  • A different style bossam – green cabbage oyster kimchi with scallion cilantro chives and radish, with sous vide pork loin

    Jul 31, 2025
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    A different style bossam – green cabbage oyster kimchi with scallion cilantro chives and radish, with sous vide pork loin

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

    Bossam, Kimchi, Oyster, Pork
  • Haemul Pajeon (Korean seafood pancake)

    Jun 7, 2025
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    Haemul Pajeon (Korean seafood pancake)

    Haemul Pajeon (Korean seafood pancake) with shrimp, squid, and fresh oysters. My food page! https://www.instagram.com/kuishinbo_maya/ submitted by /u/Kuishinbo_12 [link] [comments]

    Oyster
  • Red Velvet’s Irene & Seulgi Captivate Fans with Mesmerizing “TILT” Music Video and Exciting Upcoming Projects

    May 28, 2025
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    Red Velvet’s Irene & Seulgi Captivate Fans with Mesmerizing “TILT” Music Video and Exciting Upcoming Projects

    Photo & Video Credits: SM Entertainment Red Velvet’s dynamic sub-unit, Irene & Seulgi, has once again captured the hearts of…

    K-pop, LG, Oyster
  • How we make kimchi at our off grid homestead ✌☺️

    Apr 22, 2025
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    How we make kimchi at our off grid homestead ✌☺️

    Hey Folx! My girfriend Grace and I live on a small off grid homeatead and we try to be self…

    Kimchi, Korean American, Korean Food, Oyster
  • Please help me save my seasoned fresh oysters.

    Apr 20, 2025
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    Please help me save my seasoned fresh oysters.

    So I made Gulmuchim, specifically Maangchi’s recipe, and I think it’s so bland and not very good. Any tips on…

    Oyster
  • SK Hynix to pull M15X fab timeline forward by two months

    Mar 27, 2025
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    SK Hynix to pull M15X fab timeline forward by two months

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

    Oyster, SK Hynix
  • Korea’s housing divide: Gangnam gold rush and regional collapse

    Mar 17, 2025
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    Korea’s housing divide: Gangnam gold rush and regional collapse

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

    Oyster
  • South Korean think tank confirms China semiconductor dominance in key technologies

    Mar 14, 2025
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    South Korean think tank confirms China semiconductor dominance in key technologies

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

    Oyster
  • Beef may be next US trade pressure item for Korea

    Mar 12, 2025
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    Beef may be next US trade pressure item for Korea

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

    Oyster
  • Tips for jajangmyeon

    Jan 7, 2025
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    im hoping someone on here would have any advice on fixing my jajangmyeon. Recently i made jajangmyeon for the first…

    Advice, Oyster, Suga
  • Made 보쌈 (bo-ssam), 소떡소떡 (so-dduk so-dduk), and 어묵 (o-muk) for NYE

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Community
    Made 보쌈 (bo-ssam), 소떡소떡 (so-dduk so-dduk), and 어묵 (o-muk) for NYE

    Decided against going out this NYE and stayed in with the girlfriend. Made some of our favorite anju and barely…

    Oyster
  • Healthy oyster ramen!

    Nov 7, 2024
    in Community
    Healthy oyster ramen!

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

    Oyster
  • Lunch at mom’s

    Nov 2, 2024
    in Community
    Lunch at mom’s

    Gochujang stew, rolled eggs, fresh kimchi, dried marinated radish with oysters, soy sauce baked drumsticks submitted by /u/Bunn1lla [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Oyster
  • Oyster kimchi.

    Oct 14, 2024
    in Community
    Oyster kimchi.

    My mouth watered, when I saw the oyster kimchi in Culinary Class Wars. I bought a kimchi and oyster. Tada!…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Oyster
  • Are you picky about the brands you use to cook with?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community

    Do you only use one type of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame seed oil, etc? submitted by /u/Ok-Yam3134 [link] [comments]

    Oyster

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Latest Korean News

  • S. Korea to simplify import procedures for N. Korean processed foodsJanuary 16, 2026
    South Korea will simplify the import procedures for North Korean… Read more: S. Korea to simplify import procedures for N. Korean processed foods
  • Citibank Korea accelerates AI adoption in daily workflows, enhances employee productivityJanuary 16, 2026
    Citibank Korea said Friday that it has begun the full… Read more: Citibank Korea accelerates AI adoption in daily workflows, enhances employee productivity
  • High-end apartment brand marketing faces consequencesJanuary 16, 2026
    The recent boom in high-end brand marketing in Korea’s apartment… Read more: High-end apartment brand marketing faces consequences
  • Netflix to produce ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 3January 16, 2026
    Netflix has confirmed production of the third season of its… Read more: Netflix to produce ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 3
  • Chung Ji-young’s ‘My Name’ invited to Berlin film festJanuary 16, 2026
    “My Name,” the latest film from director Chung Ji-young, has… Read more: Chung Ji-young’s ‘My Name’ invited to Berlin film fest

Latest Community Feeds

  • “Albums” that are just merch should not be counted towards album salesJanuary 16, 2026
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  • Wouldn’t the stans of a group be angry if one of their song won a Grammy for SOTY? Because the Grammy for SOTY is only given to the songwriters, and as far as I know, K-pop groups rarely write their own songs.January 16, 2026
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  • Is it impossible to order delivery in Korea without a card?January 16, 2026
  • DP Floor Leader Vows National Assembly Law Revision to Block ‘Sham Filibusters’January 16, 2026
  • Jjapagetti on the stone grill instead of fried rice… and it’s genius.January 16, 2026
  • Just heard Enhypen comeback track and it’s way too short.January 16, 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