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  • Why are there so many English mistakes in K-pop lyrics?

    Jan 6, 2025
    in Community

    First of all, no hate because I don’t think kpop would be kpop without the questionable English. But if these…

    K-pop, Question
  • If Machine Gun Kelly ever decides to get into a feud with a K-pop artist, which ones should he avoid the most?

    Jan 5, 2025
    in Community

    For those who don’t know Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. One thing he…

    K-pop, Question, Scandal
  • Any international applicant applying to GIST/DGIST/UNIST ?

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community

    Basically the title, so we can connect for fall 2025 semester. Or any past applicant who can share information 🙂…

    Question
  • Does Yeotgireum Garu contain the husk? Would it be possible to eat as porridge?

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community

    Somewhat of a strange question, I know. But I can’t find any other form of powdered barley as easily and…

    Ewha, Question
  • Uni student looking for kpop fans to interview!

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    Hi! I’m currently doing my final-year university research project which aims to investigate the relationship between K-pop fans and K-pop…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • does anyone remember the insta boy inq and know where he went

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    Back when I first got into kpop in 2017 ish I would go through pinterest to find new group’s to…

    Question, Social Media
  • How did Korea become a major cultural superpower?

    Dec 31, 2024
    in Community

    It is pretty crazy how much soft power Korea wields, when you consider that Korean television, movies, songs, food etc.…

    BTS, Question
  • Giving parents money during New Years/Seollal?

    Dec 31, 2024
    in Community

    This may be more of a “Korean American” question. My wife and I are both Korean American and got married…

    family, Parents, Question
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – December 29, 2024

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Yoon snubs 3rd summons for questioning in martial law investigation

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Community
    Yoon snubs 3rd summons for questioning in martial law investigation

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

    martial law, Question
  • How are armys so organised even with the members gone?

    Dec 28, 2024
    in Community

    I want to start of by saying that I’m not an army or BTS anti I just have a few…

    BTS, Question
  • Why do Korean people think making tons of money = being a genius?

    Dec 28, 2024
    in Community

    So this is kind of annoying: there are tons of Korean people in my company in their 40s and 50s,…

    Koreans, Parents, Question
  • Are there any skills in certain groups that are underrated just because people are busy criticizing them for failing in some area?

    Dec 25, 2024
    in Community

    If you don’t understand my question, here’s an example. We all know what everyone thinks about the importance of singing…

    fail, Question
  • American here, I have questions about the Korean age system for Koreans

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    Hi, so, I don’t know anyone who is Korean IRL, but I’ve always been interested in learning about random cultural…

    Korean Language, Koreans, Question, Social Media, travel
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – December 22, 2024

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Is my Napa cabbage safe to eat

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    Hi! I am wondering if it is ok to eat Napa cabbage that smells a little more… sharp and cabbage-y…

    Question
  • The most nonsensical survival show elimination I’ve ever seen. (Universe League)

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    Spoilers ahead for episode 1-5. The perpetrator in question is the show Universe League, which so far has actually been…

    Question, Scandal
  • Korea’s Shinsegae chairman holds in-depth talks with Trump

    Dec 22, 2024
    in News
    Korea’s Shinsegae chairman holds in-depth talks with Trump

    South Korea’s Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (center) speaks to South Korean journalists at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Question, Seoul
  • Question about South Korean political thinking!

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    Hi. I’m a foreigner, obviously, and my korean isn’t good enough to have a conversation about this topic whether broadly…

    Koreans, North Korea, Perspectives, Question
  • When did Asian Boss start grifting for the right?

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    They recently dropped a video ranting about how “Korea will never go woke,” spewing a bunch of half-assed bullshit to…

    Discrimination, North Korea, Protest, Question
  • What are some random skills that your favourite idols possess?

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    Basically the question. It could also be party tricks. I think a lot of idols have some pretty niche skills…

    Question
  • BOYNEXTDOOR and their consistent but remarkable growth in popularity

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    This will be a pretty long post 😇… BOYNEXTDOOR debuted on May 30th, 2023, as the first group under KOZ,…

    Discussion, Gen Z, Japan, KT, Question, Social Media
  • President Yoon summoned for questioning on Christmas Day over insurrection allegations

    Dec 20, 2024
    in Community
    President Yoon summoned for questioning on Christmas Day over insurrection allegations

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

    Question
  • I ranked/reviewed 35 K-pop Title Tracks and here are my Top 10

    Dec 19, 2024
    in Community

    note: this is absolutely my opinion, albeit as objective as I tried to be it is still subjective to my…

    K-pop, LG, Question
  • Where to find beads in Seoul?

    Dec 19, 2024
    in Community

    Hi guys, I hope this question is ok. I have noticed that Seoul seems to have districts for all kinds…

    Question, Seoul
  • Constitutional Court Demands Cabinet Meeting Minutes: Understanding the Key Issues

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    The Constitutional Court will examine two main aspects: Whether there were any unconstitutional or illegal actions in the process of…

    martial law, Question
  • what are some Korean movie that is hard to watch without knowing Korean very well?

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    This question came to mind because my favorite movie is 왕의 남자 (The King and the Clown). I think it’s…

    fail, history, Question
  • Yoon fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community
    Yoon fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law

    submitted by /u/kpopsns28 [link] [comments]

    fail, martial law, Question
  • Korean names questions,,,,

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Community

    Yesterday I found out the names of my korean great-grandparents: 백 준목 and 신 복네요. I was very surprised to…

    korean names, Parents, Question
  • What do you think the future of BTS’s reputation be like?

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Community

    I have only been into kpop since 2020 so i’m not sure how it was like before that so maybe…

    BTS, Military, Question
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – December 15, 2024

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community

    After running our daily themed threads for a while and getting your feedback, we’ve decided to move to a combined…

    Discussion, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • Pro-Yoon supporter’s coping tweets

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community
    Pro-Yoon supporter’s coping tweets

    Ok, i found these while browsing some copium on twitter for entertainment (I know it’s bad, I promise I’m stopping…

    Question
  • Dual citizen inquiry

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community

    hi everyone, a bit of a weird question. My mother was born in the US to a Korean national but…

    Military, Question
  • Is saying kpop as a hobby in a job interview creative enough?

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Community

    I will be appearing for a job interview. The interviewers are aged people who basically do not have much idea…

    Question
  • Are there any choreographers in this sub?

    Dec 13, 2024
    in Community

    I have a question, what realy goes into choreographing? I was thinking about it the other day, what do you…

    Question
  • What are all the regions of South Korea?

    Dec 11, 2024
    in Community

    I’ve tried to make a list of all the regions of Korea. I know that some of the biggest cities…

    Busan, Jeju, Question, Seoul, 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