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  • Partner of Australian raised South Korean adoptee, advice welcome

    Aug 24, 2025
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    I should start by saying I (37F) and not currently with my (40M) partner, who a South Korean adoptee raised…

    Advice, Parents
  • Yes Chaewon(Lessersfim) kissing her dog is weird but keep the weird assumptions to a minimum

    Aug 22, 2025
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    it’s not uncommon for a person to not know not to kiss dogs. People let dogs lick their faces and…

    Parents
  • Giving money to mom

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I’m a Korean-American currently living in the U.S. I spent about 15 years here and 10 years in…

    family, Korean House, Parents
  • Idols aren’t parents or responsible for you

    Aug 16, 2025
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    The responsibility for what one does or doesn’t do falls on each person and their immediate surroundings. No one should…

    Parents, Question
  • Are there any idols who have had no surgeries or procedures done at all?

    Aug 16, 2025
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    Ik plastic surgery is very accessible in korea and is literally “gifted” by parents to their middle school kids because…

    Parents
  • My K-pop Journey Told Through Relationship Tropes: The Exes, the First Loves, the Soulmates, Etc

    Aug 15, 2025
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    Inspired by https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopthoughts/comments/1fcu9mp/one_of_my_favorite_parts_about_kpop_is_that_it/ my writing is kinda bad… pls forgive me -> First Love: EXO -> Friends to Lovers: AESPA…

    K-pop, Parents, Sex
  • For those of you born and raised in Korea, how did you get on reddit?

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I say born and raised, I mean those of yall who never lived abroad, raised by Korean parents, received…

    Parents
  • I went to the dominate tour but I can’t remember being there

    Aug 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This was my first ever big concert and my dream one. Stray kids has been my ult group for such…

    Parents
  • Kpop group snark subreddits are so dumb like

    Jul 25, 2025
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    Ive seen a few snark subreddits here and there, and I just think to myself, “how jobless does someone have…

    Parents, Teenager
  • Advice on what to do with my albums/photocards I no longer want 💔

    Jul 21, 2025
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    Please delete if this kind of post is not allowed!! I have a TON of albums to sell and I…

    Advice, Parents
  • From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black label For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the irresistible rhythms of K-pop or…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Parents, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • Korean/Canadian who lived in Korea since 2015 (Grade 3), AMA

    Jul 8, 2025
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    Quick not so quick backstory : My parents are both ethnically Korean, but my father immigrated to the states when…

    Koreans, Parents, Question
  • The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    Jun 24, 2025
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    The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    This is my review and analysis of a deeply unsettling Imperial Japanese propaganda film, Love and Vows (愛と誓ひ), which was…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Naver, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Punishment, Seoul, study, Tokyo, World War
  • The Min Yoongi Autism Treatment Centre will work using controversial ABA (behavioural) therapy

    Jun 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a lot of people praising him for the donation and his will to help is amazing but I…

    Parents
  • I don’t see anything wrong with chaebols

    Jun 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now I understand that a lot of people don’t like chaebols or nepo babies because they usually use mommy and…

    Parents, Scandal
  • Korea Dual Citizenship Renunication

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I began the process of renunciation of my dual citizenship as a 18+ female U.S. citizen born under immigrant…

    G7, Parents
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • How to explain High Masking Autism to Korean Parents?

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have not been diagnosed but am very certain that I am autistic. But, i am very high masking and…

    Parents
  • Questions and Concern about Korean Mandatory Military Service with Dual Citizenship

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I was born in the US and my parents were born in Korea. I personally don’t want to sign…

    Advice, Korean Military, Military, Parents, Question
  • my experience doing the SM 2025 Global Audition (and question answering)

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hi, i did the SM global audition in LA a month ago on May 10th, they said acceptance emails will…

    Discussion, Parents, Question, Stress
  • Hyundai Motor Group dominates US Best Cars for Teens awards

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor Group dominates US Best Cars for Teens awards

    The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Motor Group has claimed seven out of 12 categories in US News & World Report’s…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Parents
  • Korean Naming Conventions?

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m having trouble figuring out how to exactly word this question – but does Korea not really have a lot…

    Parents, Question
  • Why Sulli fans dislike Choiza as a fan who saw the relationship in real time

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing a lot of people downplay the Sulli/Choiza scandal recently because of their kpop idols interacting with Choiza…

    Celebrity, Military, Parents, purpose, Scandal, Sex
  • [Newstapa] Undercover Report on Illegal ‘Comment Operation Team’

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://newstapa.org/article/_Y85f Youtube Format: https://www.youtube.com/live/1VrT2x1IVTs?feature=shared Translated using deepSeek, post-edited for grammar: Tonight (30th) at 9 PM, Newstapa [reveals] the truth behind…

    history, Parents
  • citizenship inquiry

    May 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hello everyone! i have a question that pertains to my boyfriend (22M). so, we have an international trip soon that…

    Advice, family, Parents, Question
  • Green card holder NHIS

    May 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone, My mom is 65 and just received a cancer diagnosis. She is a green card holder and resides…

    Parents, travel
  • Family Registration question – ELI5

    May 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi All I’m not sure if this is even possible. I was born in Taegu (what I was told but…

    family, Parents, Question
  • Hello, can someone tell me what jobs are in demand in South Korea and also pay well?

    May 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I am from another country. I have a bachelor’s but my marks are low. And I am 28 years,…

    Parents
  • Help with a Korean legal form

    May 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have a legal/real estate question regarding property in Korea. My father-in-law, who lived in Korea, passed away recently. My…

    Parents, purpose, Question
  • All I wanted was to attend to my fav group concert, but everything is so messed up right now I feel like I’m creating problems

    May 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know if someone will care about this, but at least I can vent. I’m a stray kids fan…

    Parents, travel
  • Thank you for being so awesome!

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My elderly parents went to Korea with my brother, SIL and her mom, and had an absolute blast. They were…

    K-pop, Parents
  • What kind of Korean food can I make for foreigners?

    May 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For Mother’s Day I’m hosting lunch at my house. The people attending will be my parents, sisters family and kids,…

    family, Korean Food, KT, LG, Parents
  • TVXQ Changmin Appreciation Post after Tokyo Dome

    May 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to start by saying that I have been a fan of TVXQ for 16 years, and with the…

    family, Japan, Parents, study, Tokyo, travel
  • A Korean senior citizen harmonica group has become a playoff hockey good luck charm for the LA Kings.

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    A Korean senior citizen harmonica group has become a playoff hockey good luck charm for the LA Kings.

    My parents had the roof top Koreans mine is getting the harmonica Koreans. submitted by /u/Next_Emphasis_9424 [link] [comments]

    Koreans, Parents
  • What would you like to try more?

    Apr 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My parents are inviting my relatives to my parents place for dinner this month. My mom wants to make general…

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Korean Food, Koreans, LG, Parents
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  August 25, 2025
    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT) … Read more: Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  
  • SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, ArkemaAugust 25, 2025
    SK Innovation’s petrochemical complex in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province SK… Read more: SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, Arkema
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economistsAugust 25, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists
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    HD Hyundai Robotics participated in AUTOMATICA 2025, the world-renowned robotics… Read more: HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots
  • S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative votingAugust 25, 2025
    Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae (center in the front row)… Read more: S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting

Latest Community Feeds

  • What sunscreens do Korean women use when pregnant?August 26, 2025
  • What are your favorite “What ifs?” in K-pop?August 25, 2025
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  • Hello,I’d like to share a Korean Webnovel I recently discovered I really liked its story and wanted to recommend it to you as well Webnovel: Blackout(블랙아웃)August 25, 2025
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  • What’s up with the recent increase in negative posts about Koreans on Reddit?August 25, 2025
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  • Fried Rice with 낚지August 25, 2025
  • Bill Gates Gets Bizarre ‘Vaccine Conspiracy’ Hate Comments… “Why Do You Think He Came to Korea?” Host Yoo Jae-suk Also Branded a ‘Leftist’ | ‘유퀴즈’ 빌 게이츠 자기님에 악플 세례를? 이유가 ‘황당’August 25, 2025
  • The lack of Red Velvet appearances (as a group) in K-Variety shows is a tragedy and saddeningAugust 25, 2025
  • Companies focusing on SEO is killing group namesAugust 25, 2025
  • Tried making a Fusion Rabokki 🍜🔥 Ramen + Tteokbokki with a twist! Soft-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a broth that leans more toward spicy ramen than classic tteokbokkiAugust 25, 2025
  • South Korea tells China it wants to normalise ties, Yonhap reportsAugust 25, 2025

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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