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  • Ice dancers miss out on free dance after shaky rhythm dance

    Feb 10, 2026
    in News
    Ice dancers miss out on free dance after shaky rhythm dance

    MILAN — The ice dance duo of Hannah Lim and Quan Ye failed to qualify for the free dance after…

    fail, Parents
  • ₩100 Million Per Baby”: Booyoung Group Turn Childbirth Bonuses into a Celebration

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A workplace where parents receive 100 million won (about $75,000 USD) per child had a festive atmosphere again this year…

    Childbirth Incentive, Parents
  • Digital Death Trap: Korean ‘Love Game’ Linked to Triple Minor Suicides in India

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Digital Death Trap: Korean ‘Love Game’ Linked to Triple Minor Suicides in India

    This isn’t the first time this kind of thing has happened. We’ve already seen what unchecked online platforms can turn…

    fail, history, Parents, Sex, Warning
  • Samsung scion says three years without smartphone helped him get into Seoul National University

    Feb 4, 2026
    in News
    Samsung scion says three years without smartphone helped him get into Seoul National University

    Lim Dong-hyun, the grandson of Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee and the son of Lee Boo-jin, entered Seoul National University in…

    Advice, Korean Language, Parents, Samsung, Seoul, Stress
  • Kimchi-jjigae from Umma Cookbook

    Feb 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi-jjigae from Umma Cookbook

    After a very trying week, I needed pure comfort food. For me, I always turn to kimchi-jjigae. As much as…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Parents
  • Family-friendly dining spot in Hongdae for celebration?

    Jan 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! 😊 I’m looking for good restaurant recommendations around Sinchon/Hongdae for a special family celebration. I’m graduating this February,…

    family, Korean Food, Parents
  • Cardinals’ half-Korean pitcher O’Brien plans to pitch for Korea at WBC: report

    Jan 18, 2026
    in News
    Cardinals’ half-Korean pitcher O’Brien plans to pitch for Korea at WBC: report

    Riley O’Brien, the half-Korean pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, plans to pitch for Korea at the World Baseball Classic…

    Japan, Parents, travel
  • Ahn Seong-il, at the center of ‘Fifty Fifty tampering allegations,’ ordered to pay 499.5 million won in damages to Attrakt

    Jan 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A court has ordered production company The Givers and its CEO Ahn Seong-il, who were identified as being behind the…

    fail, KT, Parents, Seoul
  • Question about pear in bulgogi/kalbi marinade

    Jan 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! Korean pear is easy to get since I live near multiple Hmarts, and Costco and Safeway sells them too.…

    LG, Parents, Question
  • Seoul Metropolitan governwmt campaigns till end of year to uncover marginalized minors who were cut off from public education

    Dec 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul Metropolitan governwmt campaigns till end of year to uncover marginalized minors who were cut off from public education

    The QR code leads to the website for the Seoul Global Youth Education Center, a governmejt funded organization made for…

    LG, Parents, Seoul
  • How much do these kids know when they sign with a Label?

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was scrolling through my ig and saw a reel of YUQI and SHUHUA appearing on MLB Korea channel. The…

    Advice, Ewha, Parents, Question
  • No more benefits for deadbeats: Estranged parents won’t receive dead child’s pension funds

    Dec 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    No more benefits for deadbeats: Estranged parents won’t receive dead child’s pension funds

    submitted by /u/3baechu [link] [comments]

    Parents
  • K-Food essay : It’s not Kimchi or Bulgogi: What is the real ‘Childhood Food’ for Koreans?

    Dec 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What will you imagine when someone tells you to think about your childhood? What are you seeing, and who are…

    family, Kimchi, Koreans, LG, Parents, request
  • 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 HYBE vs Min Hee-jin feud wasn’t really about who’s right or wrong — it highlights a deeper flaw in Korea’s entertainment system.

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: Please keep it civil, im not trying to start a fanwar, just a very lengthy personal take on creative…

    K-pop, Parents
  • Stopped by my parents house for lunch

    Nov 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Stopped by my parents house for lunch

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

    Parents
  • Guilty of defamation for, e.g., naming bullies? Korea’s libel law may be changing soon.

    Nov 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Should fans risk legal backlash when exposing verified facts about idols/agencies/companies? How do we balance protecting individuals’ reputations and enabling…

    fail, K-pop, K-pop industry, Parents, Sex, sexual assault
  • The parents of kpop groups suggestions pls

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone know of more idols who are considered the parents of the group like ” dad & mom” ex…

    Parents
  • Dual Citizenship and Military Service for Korean Males

    Nov 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    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
  • I think that K-Pop idols really need to unionize.

    Oct 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    To start off, I want to say that NewJeans verdict surprised no one. This isn’t particularly about them, as their…

    K-pop, Parents
  • Lost property from taxi in korea yesterday morning

    Oct 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So She lost it yesterday morning from taxi, is there ways to get it back from Korea, even though she…

    Japan, Kakao, Parents
  • I genuinely don’t understand the criticism against Annie. Is it wrong to support her?

    Oct 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    TLDR: I’m wondering if it’s ethical to support Annie (ADP) and does she deserve the hate she receives because she…

    family, Parents, Samsung, Social Media, Teenager
  • What can Korea learn from Israel regarding fertility and the birthrate?

    Oct 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Israel is the only developed country in the world with greater than replacement level birthrates at 2.9 births per woman.…

    birthrate, Parents
  • How advanced are Korean toddlers?

    Oct 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My Koreans parents who live in Korea are worried that my 2.5 yr toddler is delayed in speech. They say…

    Koreans, Parents, Question
  • CATL chief to meet Hyundai Motor head, CEOs of Korean rivals, battery materials firms

    Oct 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CATL chief to meet Hyundai Motor head, CEOs of Korean rivals, battery materials firms

    Hyundai’s Kona, an electric SUV, runs on CATL’s batteries Robin Zeng, founder and chairman of Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Parents
  • How Common is to offer a Kids Cinema and Nursery Room in fancy restaurants in Korea?

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How Common is to offer a Kids Cinema and Nursery Room in fancy restaurants in Korea?

    Visited a Steak House in Busan that offers a full kids cinema (they were playing Coco) and a proper nursery…

    Busan, Parents
  • help with proof of funds for yonsei??

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hello everyone, this is kinda urgent since the applications for YONSEI UNIVERSITY will open in a week and i barely…

    Parents, purpose, study
  • Are a lot of Korean parents toxic?

    Oct 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m half Korean and my mom is from Seoul. My American dad passed when I was in my late teens…

    Chuseok, family, Parents, Seoul
  • banchan 반찬

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    banchan 반찬

    Hello! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Chuseok this year. My parents came home with a bunch of 반찬.…

    Chuseok, Parents
  • Confused about when the pre sale starts for Wonho [Stay Awake, Toronto] Any advice appreciated, is buying benefits AND a concert ticket more normal then I think?

    Oct 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I recently signed up to be on the emailing list to get for the pre sa le for Wonho’s…

    Advice, Parents, travel
  • What are your experiences like as a foreign parent in Korea?

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Question for the foreign parents is this subreddit. As per the title, what have your experiences been like as foreign…

    Parents, Question
  • Coupang Eats Supports Foreign Cards Now?? Since When??

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi; Seoul resident for the past 3 years now. Coupang eats not supporting foreign cards was always a little bit…

    Coupang, Parents, Seoul
  • Thinking of Moving to Korea for 3 Years – Looking for Advice

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, We’re a Korean-American couple with a toddler, both born in Korea but raised in the U.S. We speak…

    Advice, family, Parents, Question, Working in Korea
  • What is a Korean man’s view of modern marriage?

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Nowdays there’s a disscussion on Chinese social media,The Chinese mans think a man sacifield his whole life on his family,Especially…

    family, Parents, Social Media
  • Parents retiring in Korea

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey friends, My parents are getting to an age where retirement is in consideration (mid 60s). They immigrated to the…

    family, Parents
  • “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    A German media outlet quibbled about the military service issues of ‘Korean mixed blood national team player’ Jens Castrop(22, Borussia…

    germany, Military, Parents, Son Heung-min
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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