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  • Illit saying that they still don’t earn much money yet…Is it strange?

    Jun 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So Illit appeared on a variety show and Minju confessed that she is still receiving an allowance from her parents,…

    Parents
  • Finding biological mother in Korea

    Jun 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    My American family adopted my Korean born family member. It was not done through an adoption agency. The Korean family…

    family, Parents
  • Those who passed top-tier accelerated 6-year med school programs, at what age and grade level did you start to seriously preparing for it? Share any memorable experiences—both good and bad.

    Jun 20, 2026
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    I just finished watching Teach You A Lesson Season 1 Episode 8. Does preparing for med school really start in…

    Parents, Question, study
  • I have a feeling there’s going to be a huge outrage after this week’s knowing bros episode comes out.

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I just saw a clip of it and right off the bat the fromis 9 members talk about how they…

    family, Parents
  • Can I get a Korean ID if I have a Korean Passport

    Jun 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello. So I was born and live in USA and got my Korean passport a few years ago (backstreet at…

    driver, family, Military, Parents, Question
  • K-pop idols most beloved/biased by stans vs their parents

    Jun 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Simply the title. A lot of K-pop stans tend to be teenagers so I want to know if there are…

    K-pop, Parents, Teenager
  • TXT show parenting diary is really weird

    Jun 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Pointing out I am not a moa I am talking from what I saw about the show in small parts,…

    Parents
  • Hikid formula milk

    Jun 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Has anyone in the U.S. bought Hikid milk for their toddler? I’ve heard good reviews from Korean parents, especially for…

    Parents
  • Appreciation for ‘Forever You’ by BND, a ballad track on their first studio album HOME, dedicated to their parents and family.

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I just wanted to talk about this song for a moment because it is not often that such heartfelt ballads…

    family, Parents
  • BOYNEXTDOOR and the Meaning of HOME (Album Appreciation)

    Jun 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    BOYNEXTDOOR has just released their first studio album HOME! This album has been an incredible labor of love from the…

    family, Japan, K-pop, Parents, Perspectives, Question
  • What is this medal awarded for?

    Jun 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    What is this medal awarded for?

    Hi, this is my grandfather. He was a Chinese immigrant from Shandong province who fought for the ROK in the…

    Korean War, Military, Parents
  • Kore-eda explores human nature, imagination in ‘Sheep in the Box’

    Jun 7, 2026
    in News
    Kore-eda explores human nature, imagination in ‘Sheep in the Box’

    Renowned Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda has focused on the concept of unseen imagination as the ultimate message of his new…

    Japan, Parents, Seoul
  • Semiconductor high schools become the new hot education ticket in Korea

    Jun 2, 2026
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    Semiconductor high schools become the new hot education ticket in Korea

    Admission to a prestigious university is no longer seen as the only path to success for some students in South…

    Discussion, Parents, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Why is “bastard” a common insult in Korean media that has been translated?

    May 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve noticed that in tons of translated Korean media, written or otherwise, “bastard” is a common insult when translated to…

    Parents
  • Please sign the joint petition on Haedeun case!

    May 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Please sign the joint petition on Haedeun case!

    It’s a simple form expressing your support for the court to uphold the maximum sentences for Haedeun’s parents on the…

    Parents, Question, request
  • Reading about Cortis members’ casting story, do you find it shocking that companies cast trainees at such a young age?

    May 27, 2026
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    So I was reading about Cortis’s members Keonho and Seonghyeon (two members arguably most popular in Korea and China) casting…

    BTS, family, Lotte, Lotte World, Parents, Seoul
  • Sometimes I wanna go into the kpop industry but then I literally see everything about it and I am like nah

    May 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Had to delete and reupload because of a grammatical mistake in the title. Here’s the thing: when I was 12,…

    Discussion, K-pop, K-pop industry, Parents
  • Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from ‘Tank Day’ promotion continues

    May 24, 2026
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    Delivery workers now boycotting Starbucks as fallout from ‘Tank Day’ promotion continues

    Delivery workers have launched a boycott and a “delivery refusal campaign” against Starbucks Korea over controversy surrounding the company’s “Tank…

    apology, coffee, Controversy, Democracy, history, martial law, Parents, Protest
  • Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    May 24, 2026
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    Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?

    Hey Redditors! ​For expats working or studying in Korea, or if you know someone who is, I’ve fact-checked and summarized…

    Busan, family, history, Korean Language, Medical, Naver, Parents, Seoul, study
  • More teachers turn to insurance for protection against students, parents

    May 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Parents
  • 1000 Won Homes and 100 million KRW Subsidies: Inside Incheon’s Bold Baby Boom Strategy

    May 17, 2026
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    1000 Won Homes and 100 million KRW Subsidies: Inside Incheon’s Bold Baby Boom Strategy

    Summary and translation: Incheon Metropolitan City is taking preemptive action to break through South Korea’s low birth rate crisis. First,…

    Demographics, Parents
  • DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    May 9, 2026
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    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border? I was born in Seoul Korea…

    Curiosity, family, history, Korean War, Koreans, martial law, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Seoul
  • Parents’ Day travel trend sees growing demand for tailored tours

    May 9, 2026
    in News
    Parents’ Day travel trend sees growing demand for tailored tours

    One common sight at Korean airports in May used to be elderly couples boarding flights to overseas destinations. For many,…

    Korean Airport, Parents, Shopping, travel
  • Busy weekend with my daughter’s Taekwondo test, settled for some noodles.

    May 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Busy weekend with my daughter’s Taekwondo test, settled for some noodles.

    My second daughter had her 3rd Dan Taekwondo promotion test, so it’s been a really hectic weekend morning. I was…

    Parents
  • Tried ramyun like this? (uncooked ramyun snack)

    May 8, 2026
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    Tried ramyun like this? (uncooked ramyun snack)

    Growing up in Korea, this was one of those things a lot of kids tried at least once. Crush the…

    Parents
  • Pickup sports shown red card as schools park the bus against legal liability

    May 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Pickup sports shown red card as schools park the bus against legal liability

    A parent surnamed Kim, whose child is a third grader at an elementary school in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, has…

    Parents, Seoul
  • Incheon museum extends kids’ archaeology exhibit due to high demand

    May 8, 2026
    in News
    Incheon museum extends kids’ archaeology exhibit due to high demand

    An interactive exhibition detailing the subterranean origins of ancient artifacts has been granted a longer run at the Incheon Geomdan…

    family, history, Parents
  • 4 Korean side dishes (Banchan) that my picky kids actually love, even straight from the fridge!

    May 5, 2026
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    4 Korean side dishes (Banchan) that my picky kids actually love, even straight from the fridge!

    I realized I accidentally posted this on my personal profile earlier! I really wanted to share these kid-approved banchan (side…

    Parents
  • ‘A couple like any other’: Parents appeal to Korean court in lesbian couple’s fight for marriage equality

    May 4, 2026
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    ‘A couple like any other’: Parents appeal to Korean court in lesbian couple’s fight for marriage equality

    Snippet from the article (There is more if you go to the actual story. I didnt want to paste it…

    family, Parents, Question, Sex
  • Advice on my parasocial relationship with BTS

    May 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have posted it on other subs as well, but posting it here also in the hope of reaching more…

    Advice, BTS, Parents, Question
  • TXT’s Parenting Diary should not be happening…

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was scrolling on YouTube today and came across this one video of TXT at the airport. At first, I…

    Parents
  • Super Sweet and Cool: IVE’s Gaeul Owns Every Version of Herself

    Apr 27, 2026
    in Feeds
    Super Sweet and Cool: IVE’s Gaeul Owns Every Version of Herself

    She Is the Autumn That Blooms in Every Season There’s a pink Nissan Figaro idling in a rose-washed underground garage,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Parents, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Tourism, Warning
  • Korean teen in the U.S.: Should I keep my Korean citizenship or become an American citizen?

    Apr 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m 18 (turning 19 soon), a Korean citizen and U.S. green card holder. I moved to the U.S.…

    Advice, Curiosity, fail, family, Korean Military, Military, Parents, study
  • Sacrificial Class during Silla Dynasty.

    Apr 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    About 1,500 years ago, in what is now South Korea, a gruesome practice known as ‘sunjang’ dictated that servants, retainers,…

    Ancient Korea, family, Goguryeo, Parents, Question, Silla, study
  • Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    This 1941 article introduces Mrs. Shamshinoor Nugman, a Russian Tatar refugee living in colonial Seoul. The immediate occasion for the…

    Busan, family, history, Japan, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • Bang Chan has revealed that he used to get hit after joining JYP

    Apr 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s from a set of messages he sent for his 15th anniversary at JYP on Bubble, so I don’t want…

    Parents
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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