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  • South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer

    Sep 28, 2026
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    South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two…

    apology, Donald Trump, family, Koreans, North Korea, Pyongyang, request, Seoul, Ukraine
  • South Korean man sentenced to 5 years in prison for spying for NK

    Sep 5, 2026
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    A South Korean man has been sentenced to five years in prison for spying for North Korea, officials said Saturday.…

    Military, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive NK-US dialogue

    Sep 3, 2026
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    FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive NK-US dialogue

    Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that South Korea will continue efforts to revive dialogue between North Korea and the…

    Donald Trump, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang, Rest in Peace, Seoul
  • S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism

    Sep 1, 2026
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    S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism

    South Korea’s military reaffirmed Tuesday the upcoming combined exercise with the United States and Japan will go ahead as scheduled,…

    Japan, Jeju, Military, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang, Warning
  • North Korean voters leaving a polling station in Pyongyang after casting their ballots in the Supreme People’s Assembly elections. State media reported a 99.78% turnout with 100% approval for the ruling coalition, securing all 687 seats and re-electing Kim Il Sung as President. (1990)

    Aug 27, 2026
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    North Korean voters leaving a polling station in Pyongyang after casting their ballots in the Supreme People’s Assembly elections. State media reported a 99.78% turnout with 100% approval for the ruling coalition, securing all 687 seats and re-electing Kim Il Sung as President. (1990)

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

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: report

    Aug 24, 2026
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    N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: report

    North Korea and Belarus are close to signing a visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens, Belarus’ state media has reported. The…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, travel
  • NK fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: S. Korean military

    Aug 20, 2026
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    NK fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: S. Korean military

    North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said. The Joint Chiefs of…

    Donald Trump, Korean Military, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Why Kim and Trump should meet

    Aug 14, 2026
    in News
    Why Kim and Trump should meet

    Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, speculation has repeatedly surfaced about a future meeting with North…

    Donald Trump, North Korea, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • Where Did the Refugees of Balhae Go?

    Aug 13, 2026
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    Where Did the Refugees of Balhae Go?

    The Migration of Balhae Refugees (Naetu, 來投) The migration of Balhae refugees (Naetu, 來投) refers to the historical movement of…

    Baekje, family, Goguryeo, Goryeo, history, Korean History, Military, Pyongyang
  • N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as ‘unprecedented’ war preparations

    Aug 1, 2026
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    N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as ‘unprecedented’ war preparations

    North Korea on Saturday condemned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)’s recently approved fuel network overhaul plan, casting it as…

    cold war, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Ukraine
  • NK leader meets with China’s top political adviser in Pyongyang

    Jul 17, 2026
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    NK leader meets with China’s top political adviser in Pyongyang

    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with a Chinese party and government delegation led by the country’s top political…

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports

    Jul 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/DANIELLE_2027 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Apparently North Korean has Miskatonic University in Pyongyang. Is this real, or just troll reference to Lovecraft?

    Jul 12, 2026
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    Apparently North Korean has Miskatonic University in Pyongyang. Is this real, or just troll reference to Lovecraft?

    https://preview.redd.it/uwo1bsul1vch1.png?width=781&format=png&auto=webp&s=a09b3800a201a40550e69e43386aaa7afdd30d9e I was looking at Pyongyang from Google Map and I saw this. Just confused on whether or not it’s…

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Pyongyang is in North Korea, but I just tasted its legendary authentic cold noodles right here near Seoul. 🍜🇰🇷

    Jul 12, 2026
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    Pyongyang is in North Korea, but I just tasted its legendary authentic cold noodles right here near Seoul. 🍜🇰🇷

    Visited a historic spot called “Gwanakgwan” (관악관), located just outside of Seoul. It’s always a surreal feeling to realize that…

    North Korea, Pork, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Send Hong Myung Bo to North Korea

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I believe HMB is a North Korean spy and is an active terrorist for our national team. Send him to…

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Veteran journalist of 30 years appointed presidential communication secretary

    Jun 21, 2026
    in News
    Veteran journalist of 30 years appointed presidential communication secretary

    Seong Ghi-hong, the new presidential secretary for public relations and communication, is a veteran newswire journalist with 30 years of…

    North Korea, Politics, Pyongyang
  • I have a question: Did the Red Turban Army, the predecessor of the Ming Dynasty, commit massacres and rapes in the Korean region?

    Jun 18, 2026
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    I’ve been studying Eastern history lately. I’ve come across information that during the late Mongol period in China and Korea,…

    Goryeo, history, Koreans, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, study
  • S. Korea, US to hold key strategic meeting on NK nuclear deterrence this week

    Jun 9, 2026
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    S. Korea, US to hold key strategic meeting on NK nuclear deterrence this week

    South Korea and the United States will hold a meeting of their key nuclear deterrence body this week, Seoul’s defense…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • S. Korea, US, other countries call for designation of vessels over NK sanctions breaches

    May 30, 2026
    in News
    S. Korea, US, other countries call for designation of vessels over NK sanctions breaches

    WASHINGTON — South Korea, the United States, the European Union’s diplomatic service and eight other countries on Friday issued a…

    germany, identification, Japan, North Korea, Pyongyang, study
  • Top diplomats of N. Korea, Singapore hold talks in Pyongyang

    May 27, 2026
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    Top diplomats of N. Korea, Singapore hold talks in Pyongyang

    North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has held talks with her Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan in Pyongyang, state media said…

    Donald Trump, history, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel
  • Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law

    May 17, 2026
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    Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law

    Misinformation and disparagement of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement increased significantly last year, despite a 2021 law aimed at…

    Celebrity, Democracy, history, Korean Military, LG, Local News, Military, modern history, Naver, New Law, North Korea, Protest, Pyongyang, Social Media
  • US, N. Korea appear unprepared for summit, but possibility cannot be ruled out: Seoul official

    May 14, 2026
    in News
    US, N. Korea appear unprepared for summit, but possibility cannot be ruled out: Seoul official

    Preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appear almost nonexistent on the…

    Busan, Donald Trump, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel
  • S. Korea to redeploy unification attache to Russia amid deepening Pyongyang-Moscow ties

    May 3, 2026
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    S. Korea to redeploy unification attache to Russia amid deepening Pyongyang-Moscow ties

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

    Pyongyang
  • Special counsel seeks 30 years for ex-President Yoon for allegedly ordering drone flights over Pyongyang

    Apr 24, 2026
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    Special counsel seeks 30 years for ex-President Yoon for allegedly ordering drone flights over Pyongyang

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

    Pyongyang
  • U.S. Cuts Nuclear Intelligence Flow to Seoul Six Days After IAEA Warned of Pyongyang’s Weapons Push

    Apr 22, 2026
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    U.S. Cuts Nuclear Intelligence Flow to Seoul Six Days After IAEA Warned of Pyongyang’s Weapons Push

    The United States partially restricted satellite intelligence sharing with South Korea on North Korean nuclear technology, Seoul military officials confirmed…

    identification, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Neolithic, Bronze Age relics of salt-producing facilities found in N. Korea: KCNA

    Apr 9, 2026
    in News
    Neolithic, Bronze Age relics of salt-producing facilities found in N. Korea: KCNA

    Remains of salt-producing facilities dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been found in North Korea’s southwestern city of…

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • N. Korea promotes new street for families of soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

    Mar 14, 2026
    in News
    N. Korea promotes new street for families of soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

    Families of North Korean soldiers killed during the Russia-Ukraine war have begun to move into homes on a newly built…

    North Korea, Parents, Pyongyang, Stress, Ukraine
  • N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for ‘some reasons’

    Mar 9, 2026
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    N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for ‘some reasons’

    submitted by /u/Beginning-Passion676 [link] [comments]

    Pyongyang
  • Cheong Wa Dae expresses hopes of restoring trust with N. Korea following Pyongyang’s statement

    Feb 13, 2026
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    Cheong Wa Dae expresses hopes of restoring trust with N. Korea following Pyongyang’s statement

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Pyongyang
  • South Korea’s only favorite from the North: Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold noodle)

    Feb 2, 2026
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    South Korea’s only favorite from the North: Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold noodle)

    no doubt submitted by /u/nmjoon [link] [comments]

    Pyongyang
  • PM meets Korean leaders, residents in New York

    Jan 25, 2026
    in News
    PM meets Korean leaders, residents in New York

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has met with Korean leaders and residents in New York to thank them for their contributions…

    Korean American, North Korea, Pyongyang
  • Pyongyang fires ballistic missiles as South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung makes state visit to China

    Jan 7, 2026
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    Pyongyang fires ballistic missiles as South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung makes state visit to China

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Pyongyang
  • President Lee proposes returning unconverted NK prisoners via China

    Dec 21, 2025
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    President Lee proposes returning unconverted NK prisoners via China

    President Lee Jae Myung on Friday raised exploring the possibility of repatriating long-term unconverted prisoners in South Korea to North…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Norway seeks ‘close’ security partnership with S. Korea, citing ‘worrying trends’ between Pyongyang, Moscow

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Norway seeks ‘close’ security partnership with S. Korea, citing ‘worrying trends’ between Pyongyang, Moscow

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

    Pyongyang
  • North Korean cartons I brought over from Pyongyang

    Dec 9, 2025
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    North Korean cartons I brought over from Pyongyang

    🎁 submitted by /u/Electrical_Block_315 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Pyongyang
  • “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Dec 5, 2025
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    “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…

    Ancient Korea, BTS, Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discrimination, Ewha, fail, family, Feminism, history, Japan, Jeju, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Prostitution, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, travel
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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