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  • Pork belly

    Nov 22, 2025
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    Pork belly

    Just a little lunch submitted by /u/james_strange71280 [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • Delicious Korean food let’s check it out

    Nov 20, 2025
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    Delicious Korean food let’s check it out

    The sweet and sour pork, spicy seafood noodle soup, and black bean noodles were so delicious that I just had…

    Korean Food, Pork
  • Kimchi Jjigae Ssam

    Nov 20, 2025
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    Kimchi Jjigae Ssam

    Made some kimchi jjigae with pork belly and leftover chicken sausages. Had some leftover lettuce so made some ssam wraps…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • 부산 동아중국관 바삭바삭 탕수육

    Nov 20, 2025
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    부산 동아중국관 바삭바삭 탕수육

    The sweet and sour pork, spicy seafood noodle soup, and black bean noodles were so delicious that I just had…

    Pork
  • Fried rice

    Nov 17, 2025
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    Fried rice

    Had a little leftover spicy pork so we made fried rice submitted by /u/james_strange71280 [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • 순대 따로 국밥 in Busan

    Nov 16, 2025
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    순대 따로 국밥 in Busan

    순대 따로 국밥 The soup with Korean 순대 is served with rice in a separate bowl. It was a Michelin-recommended…

    Busan, Pork
  • Pork Bulgogi and Kimchi Jjigae with sides 😋😋

    Nov 16, 2025
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    Pork Bulgogi and Kimchi Jjigae with sides 😋😋

    I was in the mood for a MEAL. submitted by /u/Matcha_Soft_Serve [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi, LG, Pork
  • Gochujang noodles with kimchi, pork belly, green onion and peanuts. Washed down with yuzu soju.

    Nov 15, 2025
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    Gochujang noodles with kimchi, pork belly, green onion and peanuts. Washed down with yuzu soju.

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

    Kimchi, Pork, Soju
  • Food pics from my Busan trip – October 2025

    Nov 15, 2025
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    Food pics from my Busan trip – October 2025

    Obanjung, Haeundae – Great Pork – just okay Beef rib Haemock Haeundae – Micheline Guide – Great Eeel – Just…

    Busan, Cheese, Pork
  • Wanja jeon I made

    Nov 15, 2025
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    Wanja jeon I made

    ‘Dongurang ddeng’ also according to my Korean colleague. The recipe says Wanja jeon: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/wanjajeon-egg-battered-meatballs/ I used chicken mince this time…

    Pork
  • Pork shoulder roast that I marinated in homemade 쌈장 [ssam-jang]

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Pork shoulder roast that I marinated in homemade 쌈장 [ssam-jang]

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

    Pork
  • Need help remember the name of this dish.

    Nov 10, 2025
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    Basically, you put a bed of soybean sprouts in a pan, then layer pork belly on top of it and…

    LG, Pork
  • My take on a Korean burger

    Nov 9, 2025
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    My take on a Korean burger

    Home made pork, tofu and mushroom burgers with a gochujang glaze, fried egg for the extra hungry husband, chive jeon…

    Pork
  • Korean Gopchang Combo (Grilled Pork Intestine with Rice Ball & Steamed Egg)

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Korean Gopchang Combo (Grilled Pork Intestine with Rice Ball & Steamed Egg)

    I ordered a gopchang combo from a local place called Gubaeknyang Gopchang tonight. This dish is based on pork intestine…

    Pork
  • First time in 10 years making gimbap, then decided to use leftover ingredients to make “deconstructed” bibimbap.

    Nov 6, 2025
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    First time in 10 years making gimbap, then decided to use leftover ingredients to make “deconstructed” bibimbap.

    Have seen many posts over the last several months of gimbap. So, if finally triggered my itch and I decided…

    Bibimbap, LG, Pork, Suga
  • It’s a personal record. Two kinds of kimchi in 2 days! 파 and 배추 specifically.

    Nov 5, 2025
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    It’s a personal record. Two kinds of kimchi in 2 days! 파 and 배추 specifically.

    Making a version of dwaeji jjim with pork loin as the main. Rice ftw! submitted by /u/Mystery-Ess [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Mystery, Pork
  • Ktown&Gardena&Camping

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Ktown&Gardena&Camping

    Tteokbokki and soondae are honestly some of my favourite foods. Where do you guys usually get the best ones? I…

    Korean Food, KT, Pork
  • H Mart meats marinade

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Does anyone know what brand of marinade H Mart uses on their meats, spicy preferably? I think they use the…

    Pork
  • A pork soup restaurant that’s been featured in the Michelin Guide for several years

    Nov 2, 2025
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    A pork soup restaurant that’s been featured in the Michelin Guide for several years

    It’s called “Gwanghwamun Gukbap” and apparently, they’ve been getting the Michelin sticker for years now. Unlike typical pork soup, their…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Dubu kimchi

    Oct 26, 2025
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    Dubu kimchi

    This has recently become an absolute favorite food in my household. This time I had some pork belly I needed…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Pork cutlets

    Oct 26, 2025
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    Pork cutlets

    Supposed to be categorized as Japanese, but I had this one in Korea with jjolmyeon! So it is Korean 😊…

    Japan, Pork
  • Weekend Delivery Treat — Ganjajang (Special Black Bean Noodles) & Sichuan Tangsuyuk Combo 🍜🐖

    Oct 26, 2025
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    Weekend Delivery Treat — Ganjajang (Special Black Bean Noodles) & Sichuan Tangsuyuk Combo 🍜🐖

    Lately, I’ve been having a lot of cabbage salad, so today I was craving something a bit greasy. I ordered…

    Coupang, Pork
  • Gochujang and soy glazed pork belly

    Oct 25, 2025
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    Gochujang and soy glazed pork belly

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

    Pork
  • Pork belly kimchi fried rice

    Oct 25, 2025
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    Pork belly kimchi fried rice

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

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Korean soul food gamjatang

    Oct 24, 2025
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    Korean soul food gamjatang

    Originally, Korean soul food is gamjatang. Gamjatang — Korea’s true soul food. Simmered pork bones, spicy broth, and vegetables create…

    Pork
  • Made kimbap for the first time + spicy pork belly bulgogi

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Made kimbap for the first time + spicy pork belly bulgogi

    Made kimbap for the first time using the spicy pork belly bulgogi I made last night! (Last pic. Sadly, I…

    Advice, LG, Pork
  • Spicy pork bulgogi

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Spicy pork bulgogi

    submitted by /u/Jaded_Detail7879 [link] [comments]

    LG, Pork
  • Japchae breakfast

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Japchae breakfast

    Apologies for my terrible knife skills with the tamago, lol! I was impatient. Yeah, I made tamago strips for this…

    Pork, Question
  • I tried jajangmyeon in Korea — does anyone have an easy way to make it at home? 🍜🇰🇷

    Oct 11, 2025
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    I tried jajangmyeon in Korea — does anyone have an easy way to make it at home? 🍜🇰🇷

    When I visited Korea, I tried jajangmyeon for the first time, and it became one of my favorite dishes. The…

    Pork
  • Recommendations

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Hi! I was wondering if anyone could recommend some dishes to me that are high in nutrition but not high…

    Pork
  • What do you put in your Sundubu-jjigae ? Is there a classic, original or traditional sundubu-jjigae ?

    Oct 9, 2025
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    I saw maangchi Kimchi sundubu-jjigae 김치순두부찌개 but her recipe has pork belly. The sundubu-jjigae I ate in my city usually…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • What’s your favorite gukbap?

    Oct 7, 2025
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    What’s your favorite gukbap?

    I like ppyeodagwi haejangguk(Pork Backbone Hangover Soup). submitted by /u/stalincapital [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • 2025 Foodies

    Oct 5, 2025
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    2025 Foodies

    Hello again! Many of you liked my previous post – Korean Teacher’s Lunch Prep So I wanna share what I…

    Japan, Pork, Soju
  • Dolsot? Should I?

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Ok, I loooooooooove Korean food; have been making my own kimchi for the ver 10 years. I love love love…

    Bibimbap, Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, LG, Pork
  • It was my evening.

    Oct 3, 2025
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    It was my evening.

    Pork and Beef My mom made fresh kimchi today. submitted by /u/baembaem0 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Pork
  • How did I do?

    Oct 1, 2025
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    How did I do?

    Cooked all these today! Still got a lot of room for improvements, but I’m quite happy with how they turned…

    Bossam, Jjigae, Pork
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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