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  • Jung Jae (정제) : Amber Lake

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jung Jae (정제) : Amber Lake

    According to Jung Jae‘s Spotify profile: “I’m a person who makes various kinds of music by myself.” Then listen to…

    LG, purpose
  • Top EPs of 2025 Rankings from RateYourMusic (RYM)

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As a lot of you may know, RYM is one of the most popular music communities online and it’s a…

    Discussion, K-pop, Korean Art, LG, purpose
  • FM Cho tells U.S. energy chief S. Korea needs nuclear fuel reprocessing, enrichment for commercial purposes

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    FM Cho tells U.S. energy chief S. Korea needs nuclear fuel reprocessing, enrichment for commercial purposes

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

    purpose
  • Why NCT wish spend more time performing and promoting in Korea than japan?

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since majority of the members are japanese i tought they supposed to be a unit of NCT that’s exclusive for…

    Japan, purpose
  • What do you think about Koreans’ obsession with cleanliness?

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was watching YouTube at home. There was a video about Westerners’ shower cycles. It’s likely exaggerated for entertainment purposes.…

    Curiosity, Koreans, purpose
  • Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: KOZ Entertainment. Geffen Records. SM Entertainment. JYP Entertainment The studio was buzzing on the day of Esquire Korea’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Stress
  • Tesla canceled, Hyundai GV70 chosen amid Georgia detention anger | Over 300 Koreans detained in Georgia; 59.2% disappointed with U.S. actions

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Tesla canceled, Hyundai GV70 chosen amid Georgia detention anger | Over 300 Koreans detained in Georgia; 59.2% disappointed with U.S. actions

    A South Korean consumer who had reserved a Tesla vehicle canceled the order in response to the mass detention of…

    automotive, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, netizens, purpose, Survey, travel
  • SK Group to sell entire 35% stake in Chinese JV Sinopec-SK Petrochemical

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Group to sell entire 35% stake in Chinese JV Sinopec-SK Petrochemical

    Sinopec-SK Petrochemical is a joint venture between South Korea’s SK Geo Centric and China’s Sinopec South Korea’s leading conglomerate SK…

    driver, purpose, SK Hynix
  • HYBE chief Bang questioned by police in stock fraud probe

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE chief Bang questioned by police in stock fraud probe

    Bang Si-hyuk (center in a black suit), founder and chairman of K-pop powerhouse HYBE Co., arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan…

    K-pop, purpose, Question, Seoul
  • S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Kim Jung-kwan (center), South Korean minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, returns to Seoul on Sept. 14 from New York…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Japan, purpose, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    For Korean workers detained for seven days after being swept up at the Georgia battery plant construction site, the word…

    Ewha, family, Koreans, North Korea, purpose, Question, travel
  • Advice – I want to learn Korean properly

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Good evening wonderful people, Just looking for a way to improve my Korean skills, both to connect with my culture…

    Advice, K-pop, purpose
  • America’s two faces, full of hypocrisy

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    America’s two faces, full of hypocrisy

    https://preview.redd.it/cl5jugrif1pf1.jpg?width=658&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9459dcdde88b56ba0153d6729f6228b799645e4 ‘Investment’ threats -> Forcibly detaining a battery technician dispatched from Korea. After waiting for over nine hours, Mr. A…

    purpose
  • r/kpopthoughts banned topics, banning policies, & snark/nsfw policies

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello thinkers! The modteam has decided to collate all our recent policy updates in one post. You can view these…

    Discussion, Politics, purpose, Sex, Warning
  • Vcha is such a mess because JYP rushed the project so they have the title of 1st company to produce a girl group in the west with the kpop methodology

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been thinking this but JYP was not prepared for a global girl group. They were only after the…

    purpose
  • Yves Redefines Grace and Artistic Poise in Girl Houyhnhnm’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Yves Redefines Grace and Artistic Poise in Girl Houyhnhnm’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Paix Per Mil GOLDEN MOON Girl Houyhnhnm In the world of contemporary music and fashion, few figures embody…

    Curiosity, Discussion, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, travel
  • XG’s Cocona Stuns in Striking ‘GALA’ Teaser Images Ahead of Highly Anticipated First Full Album Release

    Sep 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XG’s Cocona Stuns in Striking ‘GALA’ Teaser Images Ahead of Highly Anticipated First Full Album Release

    Photo Credits: XGALX AVEX Japan XG has once again set the stage for anticipation with the release of teaser images…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, LG, purpose, Social Media
  • US likely to grant Samsung, SK Hynix conditional approval of chip equipment in China

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US likely to grant Samsung, SK Hynix conditional approval of chip equipment in China

    SK Hynix’s memory chip production line in China The US government is considering allowing Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix…

    China Relation, Discussion, Donald Trump, purpose, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • How EN– turned a K-Pop hater into a Fan…

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I’ve thought about sharing this story for a while, but it’s officially been over a year, so I FINALLY…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, mobile game, purpose
  • What do you think about the whole Lee Soo Hyuk & Gdragon controversy that’s going on right now?

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    They’re making headlines after headlines right now. A LOT of people are assuming that GD had a strong – negative…

    Controversy, purpose
  • Across various political alignments, we can all agree that they are the shame of our land.

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Across various political alignments, we can all agree that they are the shame of our land.

    Sequel to this video. Looks like they will keep protesting until Yoon is sentenced. The watermark was added to prevent…

    Protest, purpose
  • Indirect Chinese investments via PEFs spark alarms over economic security

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Indirect Chinese investments via PEFs spark alarms over economic security

    Lee Chi-hun, general director of the world economic analysis division at Korea Center for International Finance, gives a presentation during…

    Discussion, family, Japan, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, purpose, Seoul
  • ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. BELIFT Lab. Damiani The September Issue: Fashion’s Holy Grail In fashion publishing, September is not just…

    BTS, Demographics, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • 815 Cola

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Apologies if this is not the intended purpose of this subreddit, but until very recently I regularly purchased 815 cola…

    purpose
  • Samsung, SK Hynix lose US waiver on chip equipment for China use

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, SK Hynix lose US waiver on chip equipment for China use

    Samsung Electronics semiconductor factory in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China (File photo by Samsung) The US will make it harder for Samsung…

    Korean Semiconductor, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Socialclub Hyangwu : The Panic Tool

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Socialclub Hyangwu : The Panic Tool

    When you listen to Socialclub Hyangwu‘s two previous singles to this EP, there’s definitely a hard arc from low-key rock…

    purpose
  • Beyond the Climb: Seo In-guk’s Relentless Pursuit of Artistic Identity and the Power of Self-Made Elegance

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Beyond the Climb: Seo In-guk’s Relentless Pursuit of Artistic Identity and the Power of Self-Made Elegance

    Actor Seo In-guk’s latest editorial for Allure Korea, penned by Kim Jung-hyun, is a bold assertion of artistic autonomy and…

    K-pop, purpose, study
  • Who are idols (or even groups) that go by multiple different nicknames or versions of their name?

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Example: group: Stray Kids stage name: Bang Chan government name: Christopher Chahn Bahng (not a typo btw) most commonly used:…

    purpose
  • Buldak Chicken Tofu Noodles

    Aug 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Buldak Chicken Tofu Noodles

    I know this might be unsettling but I was craving buldak while trying to hit my protein macros 😂. Before…

    Jjigae, purpose, Seoul
  • Han Grin : FARMER

    Aug 22, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Han Grin : FARMER

    While Han Grin has released music since 2021, my introduction was the music video for “FARMER SONG,” from her latest…

    LG, purpose, Social Media
  • Do you think there will be an I-Land 3? And if so, which company would Mnet collab with?

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s been on my mind lately and I feel sort of 50/50 about it. On one hand, both Iland seasons…

    purpose
  • Customized Son Heung-Min LAFC jersey in Korean Caligraphy

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Customized Son Heung-Min LAFC jersey in Korean Caligraphy

    I have a streetwear brand where I also repurpose/customize soccer jerseys as it is a passion of mine. Previously I…

    Korean American, purpose, Son Heung-min
  • Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Harim is South Korea’s leading poultry processor South Korean bulk carrier operator Pan Ocean Co., a unit of the country’s…

    family, history, LG, purpose, request, Seoul
  • Kayne Anderson sees strategic opportunity in resilient, needs-based real estate sectors

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kayne Anderson sees strategic opportunity in resilient, needs-based real estate sectors

    UC Health developed by Kayne Anderson Real Estate, in Colorado Springs, Colorado (File photo by Kayne Anderson) Despite an uncertain…

    Demographics, history, Medical, purpose
  • Do you really repurpose these cans?

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Do you really repurpose these cans?

    Safe for food storage after opened? Won’t you have too many of them? submitted by /u/Kafatat [link] [comments]

    purpose
  • Violent Crime Stats: US vs. Korea

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There were many Korean articles about Sonny’s umbrella ‘controversy’ originally engineered by a Korean feminist X user. The original post…

    Controversy, Crime, Korean American, Korean Art, purpose, Sex, Social Media
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Latest Korean News

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    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF… Read more: Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio
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    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of… Read more: Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end
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    Enchem’s electrolyte plant in the US state of Georgia (File… Read more: Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan

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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