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  • BTS is officially back from enlistment. What can we realistically expect next?

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that all seven BTS members have completed their military service, we’re officially entering the post-enlistment era. For years, we’ve…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, Question
  • Special counsel to pursue legal action after Yoon declines part of questioning

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Special counsel to pursue legal action after Yoon declines part of questioning

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

    Question
  • My boyfriend voted for Lee Jun-seok and I don’t know what to think

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Many compared him to Trump a few years ago. He’s said to be a conservative populist pandering to the young…

    Feminism, Politics, Question
  • S.Korea names budget veteran as finance minister to prop up economy

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea names budget veteran as finance minister to prop up economy

    Koo Yoon-cheol, South Korea’s finance minister nominee, speaks to the press on June 29, 2025 (Courtesy of News1) South Korean…

    fail, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • What’s the most shocking tea ever in the K-pop industry?

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Not just the usual dating scandals or “X idol was rude” stuff, but the kind that made you do a…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, Question, Scandal
  • Junhan’s comment really disappointed me, this isn’t just curiosity, it’s racial stereotyping

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I usually just lurk here, but after reading what Junhan said in that Bubble Q&A, I couldn’t stay quiet. Basically,…

    apology, Curiosity, Question, Scandal, Suga
  • Yoon Suk Yeol will appear for questioning Saturday, despite being denied private entry

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Yoon Suk Yeol will appear for questioning Saturday, despite being denied private entry

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

    Question
  • How do you eat Dakdoritang?

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I saw a recipe online and am just curious of the methods…

    Question
  • 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
  • Sikhye/sweet rice drink. Barley question??

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What is the difference between using the coarse ground or fine powder malted barley? submitted by /u/anonymous_miss_ [link] [comments]

    Question
  • Why is fans constantly interacting with idols bad?

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    At this point I’m sure we’ve all seen cases of fans who are everywhere or mostly everywhere their favorite idol…

    Question
  • 🌏 What’s your Korea dream? I’m building a resource site for people who want to travel, study, or live in South Korea

    Jun 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone! 👋 I’ve recently launched a small project called My Dream Korea (https://mydreamkorea.com/). It’s a platform in progress, made…

    Advice, Question, study, travel
  • Idols who host their own talk/variety shows?

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Who are all the idols who host or have hosted their own talk or variety shows? Here are the ones…

    BTS, Discussion, LG, Question, Suga
  • Question: Life span of opened chunjang?

    Jun 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings and many thanks for your time. I have a jar of roasted chunjang that I used back in January…

    Question
  • So recently, there has been buzz about YoungHoon Kim who claimed to have the highest iq recorded measuring 276, making a tweet saying the Bible is perfect and that we are living in a simulation

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m curious how legitimate are his iq claims. I’ve dug into him a few months ago and come to the…

    Question, Social Media
  • Celine Song, Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter of A24’s Past Lives and Materialists, is doing an AMA/Q&A in /r/movies today. It’s live now, and she’ll be back at 1 PM ET to answer any questions.

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Celine Song, Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter of A24’s Past Lives and Materialists, is doing an AMA/Q&A in /r/movies today. It’s live now, and she’ll be back at 1 PM ET to answer any questions.

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

    Question
  • Growth equity portfolio largely shielded from policy headwinds: Summit

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Growth equity portfolio largely shielded from policy headwinds: Summit

    Summit Partners CEO Peter Chung (on left) speaks at a panel session during ASK 2025 in Seoul on May 21,…

    driver, Question, Seoul
  • Who is this influencer?

    Jun 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, sorry if this is ridiculous but I’m going insane trying to find this girl. I remember her face but…

    Question
  • [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
  • Getting a Bank account made with a tourist visa

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I have a question to ask. I’m currently living in Seoul and I was brought to Korea to help…

    Coupang, LG, Question, request, Seoul
  • Questions and Concern about Korean Mandatory Military Service with Dual Citizenship

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I was born in the US and my parents were born in Korea. I personally don’t want to sign…

    Advice, Korean Military, Military, Parents, Question
  • Le Sserafim IS Fearless and 2024 – 2025 proves it

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The LSF hate train is over (it is, right?), but like any hate train, it’s hard to forget the things…

    Question
  • (First time posting here, dunno which flair to use) Anyone knows how to buy things from youngtoysmall.com as a non-Korean? I have something I really one to buy, and it’s a limited item that seems to only be sold in that one site.

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://youngtoysmall.com/product/529-10%EC%8B%9C-%EC%98%A4%ED%94%88%EB%98%90%EB%B4%87-15%EC%A3%BC%EB%85%84-%EC%84%B8%EB%AA%A8-%EB%B0%98%ED%8C%94%ED%8B%B0/1115/ Item in question. I have a friend who is a big fan of this show, and is absolutely head…

    Question, Shopping
  • Korean court seizes Gangnam apartments of Garosero Research Institute Head (김세의) in Defamation Lawsuit by Kim Sooh-yun (김수현)

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Original link (Korean):https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2025/06/11/RZ5OBOYQH5CT7K6CU3HAG6VAWE/ South Korean court has ordered the seizure of two luxury apartments in Gangnam owned by Kim Se-ui,…

    Celebrity, Controversy, family, Question, Seoul
  • my experience doing the SM 2025 Global Audition (and question answering)

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hi, i did the SM global audition in LA a month ago on May 10th, they said acceptance emails will…

    Discussion, Parents, Question, Stress
  • 교포 currently in Korea losing my mind that no one understands us

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My mom was born and raised in Seoul and immigrated to the US in the 60s/70s. I can also speak…

    Korean Guy, Question, Seoul
  • Naver Ventures to plant flag in Silicon Valley with TwelveLabs bet

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver Ventures to plant flag in Silicon Valley with TwelveLabs bet

    Naver founder Lee Hae-jin announces the launch of Naver Ventures in Palo Alto on June 5, 2025 (Courtesy of Naver) …

    Japan, LG, Naver, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Shopping
  • Seolleongtang 설렁탕 Question

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Attempting to make seolleongtang for the first time using Maangchi’s recipe. However I made a very expensive mistake and bought…

    Question
  • This might just be me, but I think the kpop industry needs more independent reporters.

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop industry has tons of shows where they interview kpop celebrities, so this supposition might seem a bit strange for…

    Ewha, Question
  • Karina but with also a blue plate and bowls?!

    Jun 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was reading all the threads and articles on Karina with the red/rose symbolisms and thought, yikes, that’s a bad…

    Discussion, Question
  • Asian Manufacturing Activity Stumbles Again Under Weight of Trump Tariffs

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Asian Manufacturing Activity Stumbles Again Under Weight of Trump Tariffs

    ▲Major exporting economies such as Taiwan, South Korea and Vietnam saw sharp declines in new orders in May. Photo: i-hwa cheng/Agence France-Presse/Getty…

    Japan, Question, Survey
  • I always see these words that girls say “wonyoungism and jennieism” but one question, do these gin and ism apply to male idols too?

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I always want to be inspired by some Idol as a routine, skincare and clothes, etc… And I always see…

    Question
  • A quick survey about how Korean food YouTube videos influence your eating experience (2 min, foreigners welcome!)

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    A quick survey about how Korean food YouTube videos influence your eating experience (2 min, foreigners welcome!)

    Hi everyone! I’m a student in Korea doing a research project about how Korean food content on YouTube affects foreigners’…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Question, Survey
  • Where do you find good restaurants in Korea?

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey Redditors! Quick question for anyone who’s traveled in Korea: How do you usually search for or get recommendations for…

    Korean Food, Koreans, myeongdong, Question, travel
  • Korean Naming Conventions?

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m having trouble figuring out how to exactly word this question – but does Korea not really have a lot…

    Parents, Question
  • American teacher in South Korea compares school lunch to U.S.—’Grotesque’

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    American teacher in South Korea compares school lunch to U.S.—’Grotesque’

    An American working as a teacher in South Korea has shared photographs showing how different school lunches are there to…

    daegu, Pork, Question, Social Media, Stress, Suga
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung’s Q2 profit seen weaker, bottoming out in H2July 1, 2025
    Samsung is set to release its latest foldable phone models… Read more: Samsung’s Q2 profit seen weaker, bottoming out in H2
  • Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible crazeJuly 1, 2025
    A Miniso store in Hongdae, Seoul SHANGHAI – In the… Read more: Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze
  • Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam DunkJuly 1, 2025
    ▲ ELECEED Anime – Official Teaser Trailer High school student… Read more: Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam Dunk
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    “Solo Leveling:Arise Overdrive” (Courtesy of NEtmarble)  Netmarble Corp. is gearing… Read more: Netmarble to debut new games with fresh IPs, platforms in second half
  • POSCO E&C wins $1.1 bn LNG terminal deal in ThailandJuly 1, 2025
    A front view of PTT LNG Terminal buit by POSCO… Read more: POSCO E&C wins $1.1 bn LNG terminal deal in Thailand

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  • [Exclusive] “Have them use illegal immigrants” – Shincheonji’s second-in-command orders a terrorist attack… Video of ‘presidential-level’ security convoy for Lee Man-hee also revealed.July 1, 2025
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  • Are there any male-dominated fandoms for K-pop boy groups (besides TWICE for female groups)?July 1, 2025
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  • BTS is officially back from enlistment. What can we realistically expect next?July 1, 2025
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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