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  • Two Dishes, One Pot: 냉수육+돼지국밥

    Jan 7, 2026
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    Two Dishes, One Pot: 냉수육+돼지국밥

    Hi everyone! Recently my wife made a Korean-style cold boiled pork set meal (naengsuyuk hansang) that’s been trending in Korea,…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters – you can find so great restaurants in Jongak

    Jan 3, 2026
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    Kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters – you can find so great restaurants in Jongak

    submitted by /u/PhilosophyHappy8023 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Oyster, Pork
  • PorkBellyCake 삼겹살 항정살 케익

    Jan 3, 2026
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    PorkBellyCake 삼겹살 항정살 케익

    Cakes are better when they sizzle submitted by /u/hae_an [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • Why Korean food is so different from Chinese or Japanese food: a cuisine shaped by scarcity, not abundance (feat. my dinner)

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Why Korean food is so different from Chinese or Japanese food: a cuisine shaped by scarcity, not abundance (feat. my dinner)

    https://preview.redd.it/dm1yjlj6va9g1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44e89d5e0c70394d60652151d335a163125e2a94 Hello from Seoul. I took this photo of my dinner a few days ago—Suyuk-gukbap (boiled pork soup), Sundae (Korean…

    history, Japan, Kimchi, Korean Food, Pork, Seoul, Suga
  • Hongeo Samhap

    Dec 24, 2025
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    Hongeo Samhap

    A Korean trio of fermented skate, boiled pork, and fresh oyster (Jeolla province Style) submitted by /u/Hailtothejeef [link] [comments]

    Oyster, Pork
  • Visiting Seoul for 5 days in February, what to try?

    Dec 23, 2025
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    I’ll be visiting Seoul for the first time from Australia and was wondering if anyone had recommendations for restaurants and…

    Pork, Seoul
  • Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry, Kimchi Jjigae

    Dec 22, 2025
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    Korean Spicy Pork Stir-Fry, Kimchi Jjigae

    제육볶음, 김치찌개 submitted by /u/Low-Lie-9536 [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • 감자탕 Gamjatang

    Dec 20, 2025
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    감자탕 Gamjatang

    The ultimate Korean pork bone soup and a legendary hangover cure. ​Deep, spicy, and savory broth with tender meat falling…

    Pork
  • Kimchi Porkbelly Kalguksu and Truffle cheese shredded potato pancake 😼

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Kimchi Porkbelly Kalguksu and Truffle cheese shredded potato pancake 😼

    submitted by /u/makkir0ll [link] [comments]

    Cheese, Kimchi, LG, Pork
  • 보쌈정식 Bossam

    Dec 19, 2025
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    보쌈정식 Bossam

    Boiled pork belly slices served with fresh kimchi and various side dishes. ​There’s nothing better than a well-balanced Korean set…

    Bossam, Kimchi, Pork
  • left out raw marinated meat for hours – okay to still eat?

    Dec 19, 2025
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    korean meal prep delivery service arrived while i was at work and left my food in building lobby. So it…

    LG, Pork
  • Perfect winter comfort food: Fresh oysters and pork belly wraps.

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Perfect winter comfort food: Fresh oysters and pork belly wraps.

    submitted by /u/Clean_Lavishness_356 [link] [comments]

    Oyster, Pork
  • Kimchi Jjigae said no thoughts, just spice

    Dec 16, 2025
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    Kimchi Jjigae said no thoughts, just spice

    Ordered Kimchi Jjigae and it showed up bubbling like it was mad at me. The smell hit first, spicy, fermented,…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork, Question
  • Is this acceptable?

    Dec 16, 2025
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    Is this acceptable?

    Idk if this is “kosher” or not but I made a jjigae with ground pork and noodles instead of rice…

    Jjigae, Pork
  • 7AM — this happened after two days of eating light

    Dec 15, 2025
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    7AM — this happened after two days of eating light

    After eating budae-jjigae outside, I wasn’t feeling well, so I avoided anything spicy or heavy for the next two days.…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • Homemade Doenjang Rib Stew for the Winter

    Dec 14, 2025
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    Homemade Doenjang Rib Stew for the Winter

    Homemade and with lots of veggies. – pork ribs, first stew for 5 min and throw away the water, then…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Looking For Ideas – SRF American Wagyu Short Ribs

    Dec 10, 2025
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    Looking For Ideas – SRF American Wagyu Short Ribs

    So, I got these as part of a Christmas present from a friend. I plan on making these for dinner…

    Pork
  • Jeyuk bokkeum

    Dec 10, 2025
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    Jeyuk bokkeum

    Spicy pork bulgogi with ssam, love cooking with cast iron. submitted by /u/hungrykoreanguy [link] [comments]

    LG, Pork
  • Spicy Salt pork soft tofu soup

    Dec 9, 2025
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    Spicy Salt pork soft tofu soup

    Been cold lately,finally have a chance to make spicy soup 😺 submitted by /u/Randohcalrissian [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • The Best Pork Trotters in Korea? Dangsan Herb Jokbal Says Yes

    Dec 4, 2025
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    The Best Pork Trotters in Korea? Dangsan Herb Jokbal Says Yes

    Tried what might be the best, zero-gaminess jokbal in Korea — Dangsan Herb Jokbal. Had it on Wednesday night and…

    Pork
  • A steaming Korean Kimchi Pork Backbone Jjim.

    Dec 2, 2025
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    submitted by /u/Top_Exam_7610 [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Korean Spicy Pork

    Dec 1, 2025
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    Korean Spicy Pork

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

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Pork galbi – cut of meat?

    Dec 1, 2025
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    Pork galbi – cut of meat?

    I would like to try marinating and grilling dweji galbi – the type that is thin and boneless. Does anyone…

    Pork
  • Spicy Pork Belly 🥵

    Dec 1, 2025
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    Spicy Pork Belly 🥵

    With rice and banchan 😁 This was so delicious 😋 a perfect brunch! My apologies for not rotating this pic.…

    Busan, Pork
  • All things pork

    Nov 30, 2025
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    All things pork

    Gochujang ribs and gamjatang @ Ham Ji Park submitted by /u/hungrykoreanguy [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • Braised Kimchi & Pork Belly.

    Nov 29, 2025
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    Braised Kimchi & Pork Belly.

    My kids wanted “spicy soup” for breakfast. This is my six year old daughter’s favorite Korean dish. submitted by /u/williekinfam9…

    Kimchi, Pork
  • Question about BBQ at home! Do you marinate the porkbelly? and how do you prevent the porkbelly from foaming up(leaking out the gunk)

    Nov 29, 2025
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    From my experience, when i grill the porkbelly on the pan on the stove, the pork belly emits white substance…

    Pork, Question
  • Liked that shredded cabbage last time… so I bought a whole one for breakfast today.

    Nov 28, 2025
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    Liked that shredded cabbage last time… so I bought a whole one for breakfast today.

    I liked that shredded cabbage I bought on sale last week, so today I went a bit further — I…

    Pork
  • king pork cutlet (왕돈까스)!

    Nov 27, 2025
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    king pork cutlet (왕돈까스)!

    Got about 70% through it and started getting full I barely managed to finish the rest. submitted by /u/Character-Bottle8906 [link]…

    Pork
  • Lunch, dweji gukbab and mixed sundae (뒈지국밥, 모듬순대)

    Nov 27, 2025
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    Lunch, dweji gukbab and mixed sundae (뒈지국밥, 모듬순대)

    Lunch with my dad at a neighborhood restaurant in Daegu. Eating the gukbab with ggakdugi (깍두기) as the food gods…

    daegu, Pork
  • [homemade] Korean Pork Belly with sides

    Nov 27, 2025
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    [homemade] Korean Pork Belly with sides

    submitted by /u/Flaky_Ad797 [link] [comments]

    Pork
  • Crispy Korean Pork Cutlet Curry (Donkkaseu Curry)

    Nov 26, 2025
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    Crispy Korean Pork Cutlet Curry (Donkkaseu Curry)

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

    Pork
  • Restaurant Gamjatang Downhill?

    Nov 26, 2025
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    Soup season! !! Ordered pork bone soup at 3 different restaurants within the last 2 weeks. The last 2 tasted…

    Perilla seeds, Pork
  • 5 Beginner-Friendly Proteins for Korean Home Cooking — Kitchen Thought Tuesday V3

    Nov 25, 2025
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    5 Beginner-Friendly Proteins for Korean Home Cooking — Kitchen Thought Tuesday V3

    https://preview.redd.it/x4ws1zqosf3g1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79f9b7128909e11a8c26305125a2b594f20ba996 Hey everyone, I just shared my next Kitchen Thought Tuesday on Shared Chopsticks, and this week I focused on…

    Korean Food, Pork
  • Costco pork belly kimchi jjigae

    Nov 25, 2025
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    Costco pork belly kimchi jjigae

    More meat vs kimchi, the way I like it 😋 submitted by /u/hungrykoreanguy [link] [comments]

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork
  • Korean spicy pork

    Nov 24, 2025
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    Korean spicy pork

    Do you guys like spicy food? I have the full recipe on my channel—come check it out!🔥 submitted by /u/smellpotatoes-…

    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