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  • What is up with 33m2?

    Aug 14, 2026
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    What is up with 33m2?

    As of 2025, Korean law now requires that Airbnb hosts register and receive licenses to be able to list their…

    Question
  • The A-Idol Survival Program: 1 year later

    Aug 13, 2026
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    I just watched A-Idol so you never have to. I’m a fan of all the groups that were on the…

    Curiosity, fail, Japan, purpose, Question
  • how does someone just become an akgae???

    Aug 13, 2026
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    i just don’t get how you hate on the group that your favorite member is a part of. like i…

    Question
  • Korea has a village that “rescued” centuries-old houses from demolition and rebuilt them in one place — and you can sleep in them

    Aug 13, 2026
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    Korea has a village that “rescued” centuries-old houses from demolition and rebuilt them in one place — and you can sleep in them

    Most travelers know about hanok — traditional Korean houses. Jeonju Hanok Village, Bukchon in Seoul, all of that. But there’s…

    BTS, Korean House, Peace, Question, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Need feedback on certain personal TXT discourse involving Soobin and Taehyun

    Aug 12, 2026
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    as someone who has been a MOA since debut, I wanted to bring up something that’s been bothering me throughout…

    Question
  • Why is South Korean actress Ha-young getting so much backlash from Koreans right now?

    Aug 12, 2026
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    Before getting into this, you need to understand a little bit of South Korean history so you can understand why…

    apology, Controversy, Crime, Daejeon, fail, family, history, Japan, Korean History, Korean Language, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Trump says his plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change

    Aug 12, 2026
    in News
    Trump says his plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month at the direction…

    Donald Trump, Military, Question, Social Media, travel
  • Trying To Recreate A Dish From 80s Hollywood Movie

    Aug 12, 2026
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    So this movie (Hello Again, 1984) features a “South Korean Chicken Ball,” which is about the size of a grapefruit.…

    Korean Food, Question
  • &TEAM: The Quiet Coup — Inside ‘Mark on Me’

    Aug 11, 2026
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    &TEAM: The Quiet Coup — Inside ‘Mark on Me’

    On their KR 2nd mini album, the nine-piece stops performing softness and starts wielding it. This is what control looks…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Question, request, Seoul, Stress
  • In just three hours, Japanese colonial authorities rounded up 466 Seoul residents for black-market trading, sentenced them on the spot, and sent them by streetcar to Seodaemun Prison (July 1945)

    Aug 10, 2026
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    In just three hours, Japanese colonial authorities rounded up 466 Seoul residents for black-market trading, sentenced them on the spot, and sent them by streetcar to Seodaemun Prison (July 1945)

    This article illustrates an example of the brutal “summary trials” carried out in connection with mass police sweeps against black-market…

    fail, family, Japan, LG, Military, Punishment, purpose, Question, Seoul, Warning
  • Does mentioning black people means crediting them?

    Aug 9, 2026
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    I saw comments on TikTok about how Lngshot has mentioned black artists out of respect. My question is: does mentioning…

    KT, Question
  • Horse racing authority hit for hosting races under extreme heat

    Aug 9, 2026
    in News
    Horse racing authority hit for hosting races under extreme heat

    The country’s horse racing authority has caught flak for continuing race operations despite ongoing extreme heat across the country, raising…

    Busan, fail, Jeju, Question, Seoul
  • The Beijing model meets the Brussels effect

    Aug 9, 2026
    in News
    The Beijing model meets the Brussels effect

    PARIS — For years, Europe and China embodied rival development and energy-transition models. Europe was primarily committed to markets, common…

    Question, study
  • South Korea is helping rebuild U.S. shipbuilding. What should Korea get in return?

    Aug 8, 2026
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    South Korea’s growing role in rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding is usually discussed in terms of investment: how much Korean companies will…

    Discussion, Question, TCL
  • Does the number of members affect your interest in a group?

    Aug 7, 2026
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    I’ve had a hard time getting interested or getting into a group with such a big amount of members because…

    Question
  • Kimchi jjigae

    Aug 7, 2026
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    Kimchi jjigae

    I made kimchi jjigae for the first time yesterday, but I saw a post that had a picture that looked…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Question
  • Youth loan defaults raise questions about Korea’s policy lending model

    Aug 7, 2026
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    Youth loan defaults raise questions about Korea’s policy lending model

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

    Question
  • Are Aliexpress albums actually fake or not?

    Aug 6, 2026
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    I know this is a bit of a stupid question but still. People always say no fake albums exist, yet..…

    Question
  • We’re a small Korean brand working on a plant-based (tofu) mandu — what makes a veggie mandu actually good to you? 🥟

    Aug 3, 2026
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    We’re a small Korean brand working on a plant-based (tofu) mandu — what makes a veggie mandu actually good to you? 🥟

    Hi r/KoreanFood! Longtime lover of mandu here 🥟 I’m helping a small Korean food brand that’s working on a plant-based,…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Question, Survey
  • Questions about making shikhye!

    Aug 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think I’m finally ready to make my first batch of shikhye. I have three different recipes that I want…

    Question
  • Thoughts about Grammy Awards 2027 – Asian Pop

    Jul 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There are just some things that got me thinking and I want to express my opinion and hopefully have a…

    BTS, Discussion, Question
  • The reign of terror and theft from Konnect’d, did you all forget?

    Jul 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So this is going to be a copy and paste and edit from my Got7 post and my KARD because…

    Discussion, Question, Stress, travel, Warning
  • Academic research about ‘global’ k-pop reception

    Jul 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If you’ve heard about the Grammys / BTS situation, you know how important it is to discuss western recognition in…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, study, Survey
  • Update, stats about BG albums sales over the years

    Jul 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, everyone, as a kpop stan, I like to try to understand evolutions, if what’s said is true, etc… I…

    BTS, Gen Z, Koreans, Military, Question, study
  • Liz in Lucid Focus: IVE’s Quiet Visionary Rewrites K‑Pop’s Face For the Mobile Age

    Jul 29, 2026
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    Liz in Lucid Focus: IVE’s Quiet Visionary Rewrites K‑Pop’s Face For the Mobile Age

    Opening scene: when the lens finds Liz The frame is impossibly clean: an icy blue wash, a quiet studio hum,…

    Gen Z, Global Expansion, Japan, Jeju, K-pop, Question, Seoul
  • Question for older STAYs from an ENGENE (no fanwars, please)

    Jul 28, 2026
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    Hi! Please read this in good faith. I’m genuinely not trying to create fanwars, compare groups, or invite hate toward…

    Discussion, Question
  • New kpop stans – what got you into kpop?

    Jul 28, 2026
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    This question is to new kpop stans – for me it’s people who joined kpop in 2023 or later. 90%…

    BTS, Question
  • KT, Amorepacific launch AI platform to speed up cosmetics R&D

    Jul 28, 2026
    in News
    KT, Amorepacific launch AI platform to speed up cosmetics R&D

    KT and Amorepacific have launched an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to turn more than 70 years of beauty research…

    KT, Question
  • Special police team disbanded after investigating cases referred by 3 special counsel teams

    Jul 28, 2026
    in News
    Special police team disbanded after investigating cases referred by 3 special counsel teams

    A special police investigation team launched eight months ago to investigate cases referred by three special counsel teams terminated its…

    Question
  • Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo

    Jul 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ji Yunseo has been kicked out of his group, fired, and is likely being held captive by a non-compete contract,…

    Crime, fail, family, history, Japan, Justice, KT, Military, purpose, Question
  • KiiiKiii and the Beauty of Becoming: WhyKiiiKiii, Styled in Real Time

    Jul 27, 2026
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    KiiiKiii and the Beauty of Becoming: WhyKiiiKiii, Styled in Real Time

    KiiiKiii has a way of making the future feel personal. With WhyKiiiKiii, the group turns a comeback into a mood…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Mystery, Question
  • Calling family member

    Jul 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi there — this could be a super naive question based on watching Korean dramas. You often see characters referring…

    family, Question
  • question about korean celebrities who have spoken out or made statements

    Jul 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I have been curious about the true “political” mindset of idols/k-actors. I understand it is basically total career suicide…

    Curiosity, Question
  • Question regarding Kpop dances as a beginner

    Jul 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have trouble with memorizing kpop dances when jt comes to footwork. I genuinely spend 20 mins+ just for a…

    Question
  • Has anyone else felt unexpectedly sad after a fancall with their bias?

    Jul 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i had my first fancall ever with my ult bias today and ever since it ended i’ve been feeling the…

    Question
  • Question about Korean Sign Language concept

    Jul 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi There, I am Deaf from America and an ASL teacher. Was looking at Korean Sign for Korea and saw…

    Question
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Latest Korean News

  • Ex-football player Park Joo-ho, wife Anna expecting 4th childAugust 14, 2026
    Former football player Park Joo-ho and his wife, Anna, have… Read more: Ex-football player Park Joo-ho, wife Anna expecting 4th child
  • Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversyAugust 14, 2026
    Gunil has left Xdinary Heroes after acknowledging he made inappropriate… Read more: Gunil leaves Xdinary Heroes after leaked audio controversy
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    TOKYO — Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo… Read more: Flooding near Tokyo kills 4, disrupts travel
  • Why Kim and Trump should meetAugust 14, 2026
    Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House,… Read more: Why Kim and Trump should meet
  • English edition of Confucian philosopher Yi Ik’s work published by Oxford University PressAugust 14, 2026
    A research team at Sungkyunkwan University’s College of Confucian Studies… Read more: English edition of Confucian philosopher Yi Ik’s work published by Oxford University Press

Latest Community Feeds

  • Stray Kids “RUN IT” deserved to be a title trackAugust 14, 2026
  • There is a disconnect between negative social media sentiment for a Kpop group and their realityAugust 14, 2026
  • Leaving a fandom, what doesn’t it mean exactly ?August 14, 2026
  • Korea is better than I ever could have imaginedAugust 14, 2026
  • Balhae Descendants of Goguryeo Lineage Continued Their Family Line in GoryeoAugust 14, 2026
  • Vivid 1925 Korean (Joseon) silent film discovered in the underground storage of a German monasteryAugust 14, 2026
  • “Time is on our side” Ha-young, netizens ‘shocked’ by letter boasting of ‘pro-Japanese’ great-grandfatherAugust 14, 2026
  • How come kpop groups don’t have opening acts?August 14, 2026
  • On a year-by-year basis from 2010 to 2025, who was the most popular girl group in Korea? Or considered in the top-tier of popularity in those years?August 14, 2026
  • Ateez fans asking who are these girls? (Are these two underrated as dancers in the KPOP world?)August 14, 2026
  • Bibimbap was never a special dish to me.August 14, 2026
  • 돼지 삼겹살 & 목살 구이 – 한국식 K-BBQ의 정석 🥓🌿August 14, 2026
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  • Can someone kindly explain to me why H2H members are apologizing right now?August 14, 2026
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  • I believe one of the healthiest things you can do at times is to just unstanAugust 14, 2026
  • What are some K-Pop groups that were specifically built around a member?August 14, 2026
  • Which K-pop groups have insane, top-tier talent but are constantly held back by their songs and creative direction?August 14, 2026
  • Korea Sees Surge in Online Content Mocking Independence Heroes Before Liberation DayAugust 14, 2026

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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