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  • Prosecutors Seek Three-Year Sentence for YouTuber in Peace Statue Case

    Jun 12, 2026
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    Prosecutors Seek Three-Year Sentence for YouTuber in Peace Statue Case

    I hope for this piece of scum to feel the full force and fury of the Korean legal system. No…

    Peace
  • Jay Park is going off on people criticizing his management of LNGSHOT

    Jun 11, 2026
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    Here are his quotes: Middle finger picture, tory lanez, facetime music video, Serenades & Bodyrolls tour 100,000’s of albums sold,…

    family, Peace
  • I’m tired of kpop stans making everything about hybe

    Jun 8, 2026
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    I stan a hybe group myself but even I AM so tired of seeing hybe in every post, every discourse,…

    Peace
  • Some stans are just too intense and are always complaining

    Jun 4, 2026
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    So I’m an Aespa enjoyer and I’m really loving their new comeback. But what I’ve noticed is that every comeback…

    Discussion, LG, Peace
  • Best way to end the day! Samgyupsal 🥓🥩

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Best way to end the day! Samgyupsal 🥓🥩

    submitted by /u/Inner_Peace8369 [link] [comments]

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  • Korean struggles reflected in dueling renditions of Chekhov classic

    Jun 2, 2026
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    Korean struggles reflected in dueling renditions of Chekhov classic

    Two versions of an unhappy uncle have drawn Korean theatergoers this May, as Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” arrived in Seoul…

    Celebrity, Koreans, LG, Peace, Seoul
  • N. Korea’s spy chief meets chief Russian security official in Moscow

    May 31, 2026
    in News
    N. Korea’s spy chief meets chief Russian security official in Moscow

    The chief of North Korea’s spy agency has attended an international security forum in Russia and held a meeting with…

    North Korea, Peace
  • Iran, US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

    May 28, 2026
    in News
    Iran, US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

    DUBAI/WASHINGTON — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a U.S. airbase after the U.S. military carried out what…

    Donald Trump, Military, Peace, request
  • The sounds of Korea. Literally every morning from my backyard

    May 24, 2026
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    The sounds of Korea. Literally every morning from my backyard

    So I live halfway up a mountain in a remote part of YangPyeong (about 1 hour East of Seoul). Both…

    Peace, Seoul
  • Seoul stocks up late Friday morning after previous session’s rally

    May 22, 2026
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    Seoul stocks up late Friday morning after previous session’s rally

    Korean stocks traded higher late Friday morning, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors took a breather following the…

    Hyundai, Kia, Peace, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Seoul calls North, South Korea ‘two states’ for first time in unification white book

    May 20, 2026
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    Seoul calls North, South Korea ‘two states’ for first time in unification white book

    How does the sub feel about the direction of policy? Given North Korea’s harden stance, and with the failures of…

    fail, Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul
  • Nazi leader Richard Foerster passionately preached Hitler’s teachings to Korean schoolchildren and gifted them signed photos of Hitler as they gave him a “Heil Hitler” salute on a train to Seoul (May 11, 1939)

    May 13, 2026
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    Nazi leader Richard Foerster passionately preached Hitler’s teachings to Korean schoolchildren and gifted them signed photos of Hitler as they gave him a “Heil Hitler” salute on a train to Seoul (May 11, 1939)

    In May 1939, Imperial authorities selected 29 of the best and brightest elementary schoolchildren from across Korea and “rewarded” them…

    Busan, daegu, Daejeon, Discussion, germany, Japan, Justice, Korean Cuisine, LG, North Korea, Peace, purpose, Question, Seoul, study, travel
  • Israeli bulldozers raze about 50 Palestinian shops ahead of settlement-linked road project

    May 13, 2026
    in News
    Israeli bulldozers raze about 50 Palestinian shops ahead of settlement-linked road project

    AL-EIZARIYA, West Bank — Israeli bulldozers tore down dozens of Palestinian shops on the edge of a town southeast of…

    Peace
  • 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
  • ‘Hitler’s right-hand man’ Richard Foerster and Nazi editor Peter Winkelnkemper enjoy Korean cuisine and kisaeng entertainment at a Seoul press banquet, May 11, 1939

    May 9, 2026
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    ‘Hitler’s right-hand man’ Richard Foerster and Nazi editor Peter Winkelnkemper enjoy Korean cuisine and kisaeng entertainment at a Seoul press banquet, May 11, 1939

    It is May 11, 1939 between 7 and 9 p.m. at a high-end restaurant in colonial Seoul hosted a banquet…

    Ancient Korea, Busan, germany, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Language, Korean War, North Korea, Peace, Prostitution, purpose, Seoul, Sex
  • The rise of conspiracy theories and religious paranoia in kpop fandoms needs to be discussed.

    May 8, 2026
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    As a christian myself, I genuinely need to ask: what is happening with the rise of “satanic panic” in kpop…

    BTS, history, Peace
  • Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal

    May 7, 2026
    in News
    Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal

    ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV — U.S. President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran as Tehran considered a…

    Donald Trump, Peace
  • Seoul retains ‘peaceful coexistence’ policy despite change in N. Korean constitution

    May 7, 2026
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    Seoul retains ‘peaceful coexistence’ policy despite change in N. Korean constitution

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

    Peace, Seoul
  • S. Korean envoy stresses commitment to ‘peaceful coexistence’ on peninsula, denuclearization

    May 1, 2026
    in News
    S. Korean envoy stresses commitment to ‘peaceful coexistence’ on peninsula, denuclearization

    WASHINGTON — South Korea’s top envoy to the U.N. reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to “peaceful coexistence” on the Korean Peninsula and…

    Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul, Stress
  • New Zealand axes plan for WW2 comfort women statue after Japan’s protest

    Apr 29, 2026
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    New Zealand axes plan for WW2 comfort women statue after Japan’s protest

    Plans to erect a statue in New Zealand symbolising the so-called comfort women who were forced into sexual slavery by…

    BBC, Japan, Justice, Military, Peace, Prostitution, Protest, Seoul, Sex, World War
  • N. Korea slams Japan PM’s offering to war shrine

    Apr 25, 2026
    in News
    N. Korea slams Japan PM’s offering to war shrine

    North Korea criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Saturday, for making a ritual offering to a controversial war shrine in…

    history, Japan, Justice, North Korea, Peace, Tokyo, World War
  • Trump says Iran will make offer aimed at meeting US demands: Reuters

    Apr 25, 2026
    in News
    Trump says Iran will make offer aimed at meeting US demands: Reuters

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran plans to make an offer aimed at meeting American demands,…

    Donald Trump, Peace
  • Sunny afternoon in a typical Seoul apartment complex

    Apr 25, 2026
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    Sunny afternoon in a typical Seoul apartment complex

    Just a peaceful walk in Seoul. Love the contrast between the blue sky and the concrete jungle. [r/pics](r/pics) [r/Seoul](r/Seoul) [r/CityPorn](r/CityPorn)…

    Peace, Seoul
  • Seeing how amazingly well Enhypen’s Blood Saga tour is selling makes me feel reassured that the future will continue to be bright for them

    Apr 24, 2026
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    Today, Enhypen sold out a Brazilian stadium concert, with over 35,000 tickets sold in less than 40 minutes. They also…

    BTS, Peace, Question
  • Seeing how amazingly well Enhypen’s Blood Saga tour is selling makes me feel reassured that their future will continue to be bright for them

    Apr 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Today, Enhypen sold out a Brazilian stadium concert, with over 35,000 tickets sold in less than 40 minutes. They also…

    BTS, Peace, Question
  • ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Apr 20, 2026
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    ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Image Rights: All artist imagery, visual assets, and promotional materials © 2026 TOPSPOT PICTURES. WWD and Women’s Wear Daily are…

    Celebrity, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Peace, Seoul, Social Media, squid game, Teenager
  • Ex-ambassador to Japan appointed senior vice chair of unification council

    Apr 16, 2026
    in News
    Ex-ambassador to Japan appointed senior vice chair of unification council

    President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Kang Chang-il, a former Korean ambassador to Japan, as senior vice chair of the…

    Japan, Peace
  • 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
  • gangnam style is the closest we’ve come to world peace

    Apr 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    with everything going in the world, this is how I feel. How the times have genuinely changed to be honest.…

    Peace
  • Vance warns Iran not to ‘play us’; Tehran calls for Lebanon ceasefire, assets release before talks

    Apr 11, 2026
    in News
    Vance warns Iran not to ‘play us’; Tehran calls for Lebanon ceasefire, assets release before talks

    WASHINGTON — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Friday he expects the upcoming negotiations with Iran to be “positive” but…

    Donald Trump, Peace
  • what kpop music videos do you think can be made into full movies?

    Apr 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    BTS – run (dir. stephen chbosky – 2001) synopsis – 7 teens decide to take a trip after their high…

    BTS, Peace
  • Lee vows to hold those who commit state violence accountable in honor of 1948 Jeju massacre victims

    Mar 30, 2026
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    Lee vows to hold those who commit state violence accountable in honor of 1948 Jeju massacre victims

    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday vowed to hold those who commit state violence accountable and remove the statutes of…

    Japan, Jeju, Military, Peace
  • The ‘zombie’ in Korean history

    Mar 29, 2026
    in News
    The ‘zombie’ in Korean history

    There is an idea in Korean history that will not die. I, and others, try to kill it, but it…

    history, Korean History, Peace
  • Would Girls’ Generation’s discography be more popular among Gen Z and younger K-Pop fans if their Japanese albums were available on Spotify?

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I always thought that people write them off as not really having strong b-sides (which is untrue even if you…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Peace
  • Third Renaissance: Center of Islamic civilization as strategy for spiritual and intellectual advancement of new Uzbekistan

    Mar 20, 2026
    in News
    Third Renaissance: Center of Islamic civilization as strategy for spiritual and intellectual advancement of new Uzbekistan

    Human history demonstrates that every great advancement is built upon intellectual and spiritual foundations. Today, a project emerging from the…

    history, Peace
  • If you liked “THAT’S A NO NO” by ITZY, try listening to-

    Mar 12, 2026
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    some of their other secret bangers, such as: Kiss and Tell is a Brat-core, electronic bop WALK (The performance in…

    Japan, LG, Peace, Stress
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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul asks public to trade cars for bikes to cut carbon emissions, save fuelJune 12, 2026
    Amid prolonged instability in the Middle East and growing volatility… Read more: Seoul asks public to trade cars for bikes to cut carbon emissions, save fuel
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    Korea’s leading food manufacturers are solidifying their positions among the… Read more: CJ CheilJedang, Samyang Foods climb in brand-value rankings as global appetite grows
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    Long before Korea transformed into an economic juggernaut and a… Read more: Retrospective honors Japanese pastor who captured humanity of Seoul’s vanished shantytowns
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    Korean high school students have one of the lowest long-term… Read more: 1 in 4 Korean high school students sleep in class: report

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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