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  • Zhang Hao’s V Magazine China Reign: ZB1 Center’s Fashion Eclipse

    Mar 10, 2026
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    Zhang Hao’s V Magazine China Reign: ZB1 Center’s Fashion Eclipse

    Zhang Hao of ZEROBASEONE commands the March 2026 issue of V Magazine China with physical and digital covers that redefine…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • BABYMONSTER x Balenciaga: The Vogue Hong Kong Moment That Redefined 2026 K‑Pop

    Mar 5, 2026
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    BABYMONSTER x Balenciaga: The Vogue Hong Kong Moment That Redefined 2026 K‑Pop

    Photo Credits: Vogue Hong Kong + YG Entertainment + Balenciaga On the cover of Vogue Hong Kong’s 2026 Anniversary March issue,…

    Discussion, KT, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Ishii Ran: Rebirth in Bloom — The 9090 Spring Collection and a New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Mar 1, 2026
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    Ishii Ran: Rebirth in Bloom — The 9090 Spring Collection and a New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: 9090 Harajuku A Season That Glows with Reinvention Under the blush-filtered light of early spring, Ishii Ran steps…

    Fame, Gen Z, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • AtHeart’s ‘Taste VII’ Era: The Rookie Girl Group Rewriting K‑Pop’s Next Plot Twist

    Feb 27, 2026
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    AtHeart’s ‘Taste VII’ Era: The Rookie Girl Group Rewriting K‑Pop’s Next Plot Twist

    Photo Credits: MAPS Korea MAPSJapan. Titan Content A New Chapter in the AtHeart Story AtHeart’s MAPS Korea & Japan 2026…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Soju, Teenager
  • Vogue Korea x MEOVV’s Gawon & Ella: The Future Is Now

    Feb 19, 2026
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    Vogue Korea x MEOVV’s Gawon & Ella: The Future Is Now

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black Label By Kpoppie Editorial / February 2026 When Gawon and Ella step in front of the camera, the…

    Controversy, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Feb 8, 2026
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    TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Photo Credits: Global H Media Starting Line: A New TRENDZ Era TRENDZ launch 2026 with the digital single ‘Kart Racer’,…

    Crime, driver, germany, Japan, Photography, Tokyo
  • Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns after sweeping job cuts

    Feb 8, 2026
    in News
    Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns after sweeping job cuts

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  • Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Feb 3, 2026
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    Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Woodz and Justin H. Min breathe in sync for the first time in the mystery short…

    Busan, fail, K-pop, Mystery, Photography, Question
  • IVE ‘REVIVE+’ Challengers: Lead a Dark New Visual Era with BANG BANG!

    Feb 1, 2026
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    IVE ‘REVIVE+’ Challengers: Lead a Dark New Visual Era with BANG BANG!

    A New Era: “REVIVE+” as Visual Reset IVE’s second full album “REVIVE+” arrives on February 23, with pre-release track “BANG…

    K-pop, Photography, purpose
  • NCT JNJM x Esquire Korea: A Decade of Synced Vision, Style, and Storytelling

    Jan 28, 2026
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    NCT JNJM x Esquire Korea: A Decade of Synced Vision, Style, and Storytelling

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea SM Entertainment A decade in sync: JNJM as a unit Jeno and Jaemin have shared the…

    history, K-pop, Photography
  • Seoul Museum of Art to expand network to 8 branches, renovate main site

    Jan 28, 2026
    in News
    Seoul Museum of Art to expand network to 8 branches, renovate main site

    With its newest branch set to open this March in western Seoul, the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) will complete…

    Photography, Seoul
  • Mark Tuan’s Inner Radiance: GOT7 Star Redefines Calm Power in Perla China’s January Vision

    Jan 25, 2026
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    Mark Tuan’s Inner Radiance: GOT7 Star Redefines Calm Power in Perla China’s January Vision

    Photo Credits: Perla China Kakao Entertainment DNAmngmnt The Glow of Confidence Mark Tuan, the multifaceted artist from global K-pop sensation…

    Fame, K-pop, Kakao, KT, Photography
  • KiiiKiii Redefines K-Pop Vision: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s February 2026 Digital Cover Celebrates Iconic Fashion, Confidence, and Creative Power

    Jan 22, 2026
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    KiiiKiii Redefines K-Pop Vision: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s February 2026 Digital Cover Celebrates Iconic Fashion, Confidence, and Creative Power

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. + Starship Entertainment KiiiKiii’s New Era: Bold, Elegant, Unapologetic In Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s February 2026 digital…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, study
  • I-DLE’s Minnie Ignites Harper’s Bazaar Thailand x Oppo Reno15: Ethereal Looks, Tech Glamour & Thai Elegance in February 2026 Preview

    Jan 17, 2026
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    I-DLE’s Minnie Ignites Harper’s Bazaar Thailand x Oppo Reno15: Ethereal Looks, Tech Glamour & Thai Elegance in February 2026 Preview

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Thailand Oppo Cube Entertainment Minnie’s Mesmerizing Muse: Harper’s Bazaar Thailand x Oppo February 2026 IDLE’s Minnie…

    K-pop, Photography
  • LE’V Steps Into the Light: “Spotlight Soul” Captures the Artistry, Growth, and Glow of a New Era in the 2026 Season’s Greetings Collection

    Jan 10, 2026
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    LE’V Steps Into the Light: “Spotlight Soul” Captures the Artistry, Growth, and Glow of a New Era in the 2026 Season’s Greetings Collection

    Photo Credits: CHROMOSOME LE’V Illuminates 2026 with “Spotlight Soul” LE’V enters 2026 with a statement that feels both cinematic and…

    BTS, LG, Photography
  • Breaking Boundaries: ifeye × KITTO Taiwan Redefine Visual Storytelling in the January 2026 Pictorial — A Fusion of Innovation & Identity

    Jan 10, 2026
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    Breaking Boundaries: ifeye × KITTO Taiwan Redefine Visual Storytelling in the January 2026 Pictorial — A Fusion of Innovation & Identity

    Photo Credits: Hi-Hat Entertainment The Convergence of Vision and Identity The January 2026 Pictorial from ifeye × KITTO Taiwan marks a defining moment in…

    BTS, Photography
  • Xiaoting in Full Bloom: Kep1er’s Shining Star Redefines Power, Grace, and Global Glamour in Wonderland China’s January 2026 Cover Story

    Jan 10, 2026
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    Xiaoting in Full Bloom: Kep1er’s Shining Star Redefines Power, Grace, and Global Glamour in Wonderland China’s January 2026 Cover Story

    Photo Credits: KLAP ENTERTAINMENT Kep1er’s Xiaoting Captures the Moment Kep1er’s Shen Xiaoting steps into 2026 as a muse of modern elegance, fronting…

    BTS, K-pop, Photography
  • CATCH THE YOUNG Ascend: Inside the EVOLVE Era—A Bold Visual Leap Marking the Group’s First Full Album and Their Most Daring Concept Yet

    Jan 8, 2026
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    CATCH THE YOUNG Ascend: Inside the EVOLVE Era—A Bold Visual Leap Marking the Group’s First Full Album and Their Most Daring Concept Yet

    Photo Credits: Evermore Entertainment – CATCH THE YOUNG Step Into a New Era with EVOLVE K-pop’s rising powerhouse CATCH THE YOUNG have set…

    K-pop, Photography
  • OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s Cosmic Girls: Inside Chowon and Sangah’s High‑Fashion Concept Photos, Wet‑Look Beauty, and Shoppable Jewelry

    Jan 3, 2026
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    OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s Cosmic Girls: Inside Chowon and Sangah’s High‑Fashion Concept Photos, Wet‑Look Beauty, and Shoppable Jewelry

    Photo Credits: OHT CUBE Entertainment OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s latest concept photos of Chowon and Sangah reframe idol imagery as…

    Photography, purpose, Social Media
  • GFRIEND Sowon 2026 Taipei Fanmeeting “韶情 (SOJEONG)” Poster Reveal, Date 23/03/26, Taipei Clapper Studio and How to Get There

    Jan 2, 2026
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    GFRIEND Sowon 2026 Taipei Fanmeeting “韶情 (SOJEONG)” Poster Reveal, Date 23/03/26, Taipei Clapper Studio and How to Get There

    Photo Credits: HAKY Entertainment  IntroductionSowon (Kim So-jung), a prominent member of the former K-pop group GFRIEND, returns to the spotlight…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Photography, travel
  • CHUU’s XO, My Cyberlove: Debut Album Teasers redefine cyber-age romance with ethereal concept art, release date and teasers

    Jan 2, 2026
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    CHUU’s XO, My Cyberlove: Debut Album Teasers redefine cyber-age romance with ethereal concept art, release date and teasers

    Photo Credits: ATRP Chuu’s XO, My Cyberlove marks her formal solo debut as a full-length album, weaving themes of digital-age…

    Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Photography
  • JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Jan 1, 2026
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    JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Photo Credits: V Magazine ODD ATELIER A Magazine Cover Moment ReimaginedJENNIE returns to the magazine cover with a decisive stance…

    history, LG, Photography, Seoul, study
  • Yuna x VIEWMAP: The 250730 Glasses Shoot That Redefined K-Pop Fashion and Elevated Eyewear Editorial Style

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Yuna x VIEWMAP: The 250730 Glasses Shoot That Redefined K-Pop Fashion and Elevated Eyewear Editorial Style

    Photo Credits: VIEWMAP JYP Entertainment The collaboration between Yuna (ITZY) and VIEWMAP for the 250730 Yuna x VIEWMAP glasses shoot…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Photography, Seoul, study
  • IVE’s Liz Radiates Timeless Elegance with Cartier for L’OFFICIEL Singapore’s Dec/Jan 2026 Covers and Pictorial Reveal

    Dec 13, 2025
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    IVE’s Liz Radiates Timeless Elegance with Cartier for L’OFFICIEL Singapore’s Dec/Jan 2026 Covers and Pictorial Reveal

    Photo Credits: L’OFFICIEL Singapore. Cartier Starship Entertainment A New Muse of Modern Grace IVE’s Liz, celebrated for her ethereal visuals…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul
  • Winter’s Quiet Flame: Nana and Calvin Klein Rewrite Minimal Sensuality for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s Digital Future

    Dec 10, 2025
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    Winter’s Quiet Flame: Nana and Calvin Klein Rewrite Minimal Sensuality for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s Digital Future

    Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment Korea Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Calvin Klein For Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s December 2025 digital cover, Nana steps…

    Photography, study, travel
  • P1Harmony’s Intak Shines in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 Cover: A Study in Modern Masculinity and Style

    Dec 9, 2025
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    P1Harmony’s Intak Shines in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 Cover: A Study in Modern Masculinity and Style

    Photo Credits: Men’s FOLIO Malaysia FNC Entertainment P1Harmony’s Intak takes center stage in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 issue,…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography, study
  • Inside SAY MY NAME’s Stunning &Our Vibe 3rd EP Concept Photos: A Vogue-Style Fashion & Hair Breakdown of the 2025 K-Pop Comeback

    Dec 4, 2025
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    Inside SAY MY NAME’s Stunning &Our Vibe 3rd EP Concept Photos: A Vogue-Style Fashion & Hair Breakdown of the 2025 K-Pop Comeback

    Photo Credits: iNKODE SAY MY NAME’s &Our Vibe: A New Chapter in Cinematic Pop-Fashion Storytelling SAY MY NAME returns with…

    history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, Photography
  • FIFTY FIFTY’s Winter Reinvention: Inside MAPS JAPAN Vol.7, Where Minimalist Tailoring Meets Cinematic K‑Pop Glamour

    Dec 3, 2025
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    FIFTY FIFTY’s Winter Reinvention: Inside MAPS JAPAN Vol.7, Where Minimalist Tailoring Meets Cinematic K‑Pop Glamour

    Photo Credits: MAPS Japan ATTRAKT FIFTY FIFTY’s MAPS JAPAN 2025 Winter Issue Vol.7 pictorial captures the group at a turning…

    BTS, history, Japan, KT, Photography, Seoul
  • Stray Kids I.N Radiates Elegance in Cosmopolitan Korea x Damiani December 2025 Luxe Jewelry Editorial Preview

    Nov 30, 2025
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    Stray Kids I.N Radiates Elegance in Cosmopolitan Korea x Damiani December 2025 Luxe Jewelry Editorial Preview

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea Damiani JYP Entertainment Stray Kids’ I.N captivates the fashion world as the radiant cover star of…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Photography, Seoul
  • 82MAJOR’s Yechan Rewrites Winter Idol Style in DAZED Korea 2025: A High-Fashion Pictorial That Confirms His Next-Gen Editorial Power

    Nov 29, 2025
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    82MAJOR’s Yechan Rewrites Winter Idol Style in DAZED Korea 2025: A High-Fashion Pictorial That Confirms His Next-Gen Editorial Power

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea Great M Entertainment. Photography (Kim ye young) 82MAJOR’s Yechan steps into DAZED Korea’s Winter 2025 issue…

    BTS, K-pop, Photography, Seoul
  • Taeyeon’s “Panorama: The Best of TAEYEON” – A Cinematic Fashion Edit celebrating a Decade of Artistry

    Nov 22, 2025
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    Taeyeon’s “Panorama: The Best of TAEYEON” – A Cinematic Fashion Edit celebrating a Decade of Artistry

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Taeyeon, the iconic main vocalist of Girls’ Generation, graces the stage of her illustrious solo career…

    K-pop, LG, Photography
  • ITZY Radiates Futuristic Femininity in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x TASAKI November 2025 Digital Cover & Pictorial Fashion Feature

    Nov 5, 2025
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    ITZY Radiates Futuristic Femininity in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x TASAKI November 2025 Digital Cover & Pictorial Fashion Feature

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea TASAKI JYP Entertainment The November 2025 digital cover and pictorial of ITZY for Harper’s BAZAAR…

    K-pop, Photography
  • Chungha Shines in Vogue Korea x Glenfiddich November 2025: Bold Fashion Statements and Iconic Styling Define a New Era of K-Pop Glamour

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Chungha Shines in Vogue Korea x Glenfiddich November 2025: Bold Fashion Statements and Iconic Styling Define a New Era of K-Pop Glamour

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    Affinity, K-pop, Photography
  • [WIP] Tired of the lack of community in K-pop spaces online? This Discord server can help!

    Nov 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Have you ever went to a K-pop server and it’s always bad vibes? Does it seem like every where you…

    Advice, Deepfake, K-pop, Photography
  • HUTA Transcends Time in ITTA Magazine Vol. 29 — A Luminous Reflection of Boyhood, Youth, and Adulthood

    Oct 25, 2025
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    HUTA Transcends Time in ITTA Magazine Vol. 29 — A Luminous Reflection of Boyhood, Youth, and Adulthood

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    Photography
  • CORTIS sets a sculptural mood in ELLE Korea Super ELLE Vol.6 November 2025, redefining minimalist power through modern allure

    Oct 17, 2025
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Latest Korean News

  • Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: pollMarch 13, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 66 percent,… Read more: Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll
  • Indonesian, French presidents to pay state visits to Korea in late March, early AprilMarch 13, 2026
    The presidents of Indonesia and France are scheduled to make… Read more: Indonesian, French presidents to pay state visits to Korea in late March, early April
  • Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm responseMarch 13, 2026
    The presidential office on Friday rejected Japan’s renewed territorial claim… Read more: Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm response
  • Industry minister says fuel price cap system already showing price stabilization effectMarch 13, 2026
    Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Friday the government’s fuel price… Read more: Industry minister says fuel price cap system already showing price stabilization effect
  • From chaebol to NIS agent: Virtual boyfriends in ‘Boyfriend on Demand’March 13, 2026
    Since its release on March 6, Netflix’s “Boyfriend on Demand,”… Read more: From chaebol to NIS agent: Virtual boyfriends in ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

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  • Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm responseMarch 13, 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