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  • Seolla Gift Money for Kids

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hi i wasn’t sure if this kind of question was allowed. I’m visiting my friend in Korea and she’s got…

    family, Question
  • Are there songs that are underrated while still performing well on the charts?

    Jan 28, 2025
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    There are a lot of discussions about which songs are performing well comercially and which aren’t or about which songs…

    Discussion, Question
  • What is this called?

    Jan 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What is this called?

    I had this during a flight on Korean Air and had no idea what it was. Then I’ve been watching…

    Question
  • Why are Koreans obsessed with English names? I think that I’ve found an answer

    Jan 27, 2025
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    Why are Koreans obsessed with English names? I think that I’ve found an answer

    I’ve found an interesting reason behind Koreans’ obsession with making English names, and I would like to share what I’ve…

    family, korean names, Koreans, Parents, Question, study
  • Question about dual citizenship

    Jan 25, 2025
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    Hey everyone! I’ve tried looking this up and haven’t found anything similar to my situation, so I thought I’d ask…

    Parents, Question
  • Preference: English or Konglish

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In Korea, if you (native Korean) were chatting with someone who speaks both English and Konglish (like someone raised in…

    Koreans, Parents, Question
  • Questions for Aghases/fans of groups that had a long hiatus and came back as a group.

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Yh like the title says, this is directed to fans of groups/soloists that went away for while and had a…

    BTS, Question
  • North Korean troops in Europe and Korea’s apparent apathy

    Jan 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Please excuse me if this is the wrong place for the following question. I have looked around, but have not…

    North Korea, Question, Ukraine
  • AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Jan 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AI agent Gentoo poised to revolutionize online shopping

    Gentoo introduction page (Courtesy of Waddle)  South Korean artificial intelligence startup Waddle Corp. is gearing up to reshape the online…

    BTS, Kakao, Korean Art, purpose, Question, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • I know it sounds like a stupid question but I’m being genuine. Can your ult bias be somebody that isn’t your bias?

    Jan 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Like, Yoon Jeonghan isn’t my seventeen bias, of that I’m sure, but he’s like my favourite person ever? I don’t…

    Peace, Question
  • Are there any funny korean social media accounts out there

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Im posting this here because it’s prob the sub with the best demographic for this post 💀 So I’m Korean…

    Japan, Korean American, KT, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Why is Got7 charting so well on Genie but not on other Korean streaming platforms?

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Let me start this off with a disclaimer: This is NOT SHADE IN ANY WAY. I’m very happy that Got7…

    Curiosity, Question
  • What happened to sexuality between men and women in K-pop?

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    During second gen and early third gen, depictions of sexuality between men and women were much more popular in K-pop.…

    K-pop, LG, Question, Sex
  • BOK lowers growth forecasts to bolster rate cut expectations

    Jan 20, 2025
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    BOK lowers growth forecasts to bolster rate cut expectations

    President Yoon Suk Yeol is taken to the Seoul Detention Center after being questioned at the Corruption Investigation Office for…

    Donald Trump, fail, Jeju, martial law, Question, Seoul
  • SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    Jan 20, 2025
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    SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) SK and Lotte groups remain the focus for South Korean dealmakers as the two conglomerates are…

    Busan, LG, LG CNS, Lotte, Military, Ourhome, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Stress, Survey
  • 1st time making syrup. need help

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello. I am going to make syrup for the 1st time. I know the ration of sugar to fruit is…

    Question, Suga
  • Yoon becomes first S.Korean sitting president to be formally arrested

    Jan 19, 2025
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    Yoon becomes first S.Korean sitting president to be formally arrested

    TV news reporting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s formal arrest in the morning on Jan. 19, 2025 (Courtesy of…

    fail, martial law, Question, request, Seoul
  • Huge amount to pay in year-end tax settlement

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just did the 연말정산 for 2024. Usually I get back a little money like ₩300,000. But this year suddenly…

    Question
  • Thoughts on Political Events so Far and Its Impact on The Future?

    Jan 18, 2025
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    With everything that’s happened surrounding Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law and the subsequent fallout, I wanted to hear…

    Democracy, germany, korean democracy, martial law, Military, Protest, Question
  • Idols’ Military Service and What Roles They Served?

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Pretty much the question in the title. Due to conscription, many male idols spend time in the military. I’m thus…

    Military, Question
  • I want to know people’s thoughts on these international groups debuting in the kpop sphere

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m simply really curious about how die-hard kpop fans are feeling about these mostly non-korean girl groups that have debuted…

    Question
  • DIG Airgas, Air Products Korea: Two Korean megadeals in the offing

    Jan 17, 2025
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    DIG Airgas, Air Products Korea: Two Korean megadeals in the offing

    DIG Airgas facilities in Paju, Gyeonggi province (Courtesy of DIG Airgas) South Korea’s mergers and acquisitions market is gearing up…

    Question, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Where does this “BTS Hates BSH/hybe” narrative come from?

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know much about BSH other than he’s a greedy man who makes some questionable decisions when it comes…

    BTS, Question
  • Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    Jan 16, 2025
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    Diary of a Dead North Korean Soldier Reveals Grisly Battlefield Tactics

    The crude stick-figure diagram, sketched in blue ink, details how North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia in the Ukraine war should…

    identification, Japan, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, KT, LG, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Question, request, Seoul, study, Ukraine
  • Questions, General Discussions, and Meetup Thread

    Jan 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Please use this thread for any questions about common topics like travel, education, employment, immigration, military service, and any other…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Man self-immolates near CIO office where Yoon undergoes questioning

    Jan 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Man self-immolates near CIO office where Yoon undergoes questioning

    submitted by /u/One-Win-4881 [link] [comments]

    Question
  • Do idols become more popular when they act sexy?

    Jan 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    [Maybe I should have wrote the title as “do some idols only go viral when they act sexy” but the…

    Question, Sex
  • Advice for Apple Cheong Syrup?

    Jan 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi Everyone Apologies if this seems like a stupid question So recently I’ve been trying to make apple Cheong syrup…I…

    Advice, Question, Suga
  • Question

    Jan 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What’s the most trust worthy or biggest cake company/bakery I can use to buy a birthday cake from abroad and…

    Question
  • many K-pop fans don’t really care about the agendas they defend

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, Lisa’s company Lloud posted a message on Instagram addressed to the victims of the Los Angeles fire. In the…

    Discussion, Justice, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Opinion: The Dangerous Opinion Polls and the Choices of the People Power Party

    Jan 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Currently, numerous opinion polls are being conducted in South Korea. Among them, one of the most striking findings is the…

    BTS, Controversy, Democracy, fail, Lawmakers, LG, LGBTQ+, martial law, Military, North Korea, Protest, Question, Stress, Survey
  • Are there any efforts, present or past, to “purify” the Korean language of Chinese loanwords?

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, annyeong haseyo ! I was reading about Korean language and learned that apparently up to 70% (according to higher…

    Korean Language, Politics, Question
  • I ordered tofu soup takeout and the egg was completely inside

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Question: If the egg is completely raw in your takeout/delivery, do you think “yay”, or do you think “these morons…

    Question
  • Stats about Kpop groups : Age, nationality, etc.

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m sorry for the delay between my previous stats post and this one. I was really busy in…

    Curiosity, Japan, Question
  • Samsung’s Q4 profit misses expectations, but stock rises

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s Q4 profit misses expectations, but stock rises

    Samsung Electronics’ booth at CES 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap)  Samsung Electronics Co. flagged weaker-than-expected earnings for the last quarter of…

    Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • F-4 Visa, US military service, and living in Korea as a barely-Korean-American?

    Jan 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey guys. I’ll try to keep this brief. I’m an American guy (18 years old) and grandson of my Korean…

    Advice, family, history, Military, Question
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  • Can’t believe lngshot just debuted 2 weeks ago and they’re already 2nd most listened 5th gen bg on Spotify 4.3m left behind 5th gen groups like h2h,kiiikiii,allday project,meovv,boynextdoor,tws, zb1,riize,kiss of life,kickflip, izna and they also have biggest spotify streaming day among 5th gen bgsJanuary 29, 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