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

    Sep 6, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Beyond the Climb: Seo In-guk’s Relentless Pursuit of Artistic Identity and the Power of Self-Made Elegance

    Aug 26, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Do you think there will be an I-Land 3? And if so, which company would Mnet collab with?

    Aug 16, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • Are there any groups with discographies so good you actually avoid listening

    Aug 8, 2025
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    And by this i mean in the vein of you’re “saving it for a rainy day”– like you KNOW the…

    purpose
  • Aussie developer The Living Company targets Korean residential market

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Aussie developer The Living Company targets Korean residential market

    Stephen Gaitanos (left) and Craig Carracher AM, The Living Company’s founders & joint CEOs pose for a photo at the…

    family, Japan, purpose, Seoul
  • Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Photo Credits. HOWLING Entertainment The upcoming 2025 Link Kpop Festival in Tokyo is set to deliver an electric jolt to…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, purpose, Tokyo
  • Seunghan interview with Dazed – Gosh, I really admire him. As a person and as an artist

    Aug 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Here’s the interview link, I highly recommend reading this incredible article. https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/68359/1/xnghanxoul-the-remaking-of-a-k-pop-idol-interview-2025 I am typically a purposefully disconnected casual listener…

    Celebrity, K-pop, purpose
  • S. Korea, US agree to 15% tariff rate, exclude rice and beef from trade deal

    Jul 31, 2025
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    S. Korea, US agree to 15% tariff rate, exclude rice and beef from trade deal

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) took office on June 4, 2025 South Korea and the United States have reached…

    Donald Trump, purpose
  • Anyone else think its a red flag if a fan doesnt contribute to their fandom?

    Jul 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a post that goes like “I feel weird being a fan that doesn’t fanart, or fanfiction, like I’m…

    Peace, purpose
  • 21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    Jul 29, 2025
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    21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    In June 1945, as Imperial Japan was losing a brutal war against the United States, Korean support for the empire…

    family, history, Japan, Korean House, korean names, Korean War, Koreans, Military, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Bundang Doosan Tower up for sale; Doosan Group holds right of first refusal

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Bundang Doosan Tower up for sale; Doosan Group holds right of first refusal

    Bundang Doosan Tower Bundang Doosan Tower, a landmark office building in the Seoul metropolitan area, is up for sale as…

    Hyundai, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Subway
  • Kayne Anderson Real Estate: Don’t wait for clarity – the time to invest is now

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Kayne Anderson Real Estate: Don’t wait for clarity – the time to invest is now

    Novant Health Heart, Vascular and Cancer Institute, a medical office building acquired by Kayne Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina (File…

    family, Lotte, Medical, purpose
  • Kia’s Lego-like PV5 with 16 variants to hit market in July

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Kia’s Lego-like PV5 with 16 variants to hit market in July

    The Kia PV5 by Kia (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group)  Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest carmaker under Hyundai Motor Group,…

    Coupang, Hyundai, Kia, LG, purpose
  • HYBE Chair Bang referred to prosecutors over alleged unfair trading

    Jul 16, 2025
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    HYBE Chair Bang referred to prosecutors over alleged unfair trading

    Bang Si-hyuk, founder and chairman of HYBE, a company behind boy band BTS South Korea’s financial watchdog has referred Bang…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, purpose
  • Potato Sujebi (Hand-torn Noodle Soup)

    Jul 14, 2025
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    Potato Sujebi (Hand-torn Noodle Soup)

    🌿 A cozy bowl of potato sujebi, Korean hand-torn noodle soup. Soft dough pieces float in a light broth with…

    purpose
  • It’s been 2 months since Yuehua announced Everglow’s contract termination—where are they now?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    To preface, as a huge Forever, it’s been somewhat disheartening to see all the disbandment assumptions, especially from those who…

    Ewha, Japan, purpose, Question, Tokyo
  • South Korea moves to mandate treasury share cancellation

    Jul 11, 2025
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    South Korea moves to mandate treasury share cancellation

    The Kospi index briefly surpassed the 3,200 points for the first time in nearly four years on July 11 South…

    family, history, purpose
  • Roborock’s privacy policy fuels data leak fears over Chinese goods

    Jul 3, 2025
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    Roborock’s privacy policy fuels data leak fears over Chinese goods

    Roborock opened a pop-up store at Seoul’s Gangnam Express Bus Terminal in June 2025 (Courtesy of News1) A new personal…

    purpose, Question, request, Seoul
  • Why are there Le Sserafim verified resale tickets if it’s prohibited?

    Jun 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is Ticketmaster just farming money then let fans get blocked at the venue? Why aren’t they taking away the resale…

    family, purpose, Social Media
  • Korean Grocery Shopping Discussion

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Grocery Shopping Discussion

    Pre-screener: https://www.research.net/r/QKF2BFF Company: Elliott Benson, a market research firm based in Sacramento, CA, aims to gather insights and feedback on…

    Discussion, purpose, Question, Shopping, study
  • Is chip winter over? Doomsayers gone as Korea’s DRAM exports surge

    Jun 24, 2025
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    Is chip winter over? Doomsayers gone as Korea’s DRAM exports surge

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip cleanroom Global memory chip markets, long weighed down by excess inventories and sagging…

    purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Warning
  • SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft deals

    Jun 19, 2025
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    SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft deals

    The exterior of SK Hynix’s semiconductor plant in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province (Courtesy of Yonhap) SK Hynix Inc. has secured Nvidia…

    Discussion, fail, Nvidia, purpose, request, Samsung, SK Hynix
  • LG CNS forms strategic partnership with robotics startup Skid AI

    Jun 17, 2025
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    LG CNS forms strategic partnership with robotics startup Skid AI

    Skild AI (Screenshot captured from Skild AI website) LG CNS Co., the information technology service arm of LG Group, said…

    LG, LG CNS, Nvidia, purpose, Samsung
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • Mirae Asset wins antitrust approval for Korbit dealJuly 9, 2026
    Mirae Asset Group said Thursday that its planned acquisition of… Read more: Mirae Asset wins antitrust approval for Korbit deal
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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