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  • Question about Wonhee’s current backlash and Japanese etiquette

    Feb 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not Japanese, so I’m not going to pretend I’m well-versed enough in their daily culture and social norms to…

    Crime, Japan, Question, Shopping
  • kpop fans against AI – but why are they still using Spotify?

    Feb 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    every time anyone post about AI OR fans learn about AI being used .. the majority of kpop fans come…

    Question
  • IVE x Cosmopolitan March 2026: Six Power Covers, One Global Fashion Era

    Feb 12, 2026
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    IVE x Cosmopolitan March 2026: Six Power Covers, One Global Fashion Era

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Starship Entertainment A New Kind of Group Cover: Six Stories, One Vision IVE’s Cosmopolitan Korea March 2026…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • How much would Koreans rely on Chinese Characters for East Asia travels?

    Feb 11, 2026
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    How much would Koreans rely on Chinese Characters for East Asia travels?

    Please don’t tell me off for making a silly question for contemporary Korean people. You know, modern Koreans aren’t taught…

    Koreans, Question, travel
  • Science minister says probe on Coupang based on law without discrimination

    Feb 11, 2026
    in News
    Science minister says probe on Coupang based on law without discrimination

    Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Wednesday the government has been conducting a probe into the South Korean unit of U.S.-listed…

    Coupang, Discrimination, Question
  • Home-cooked meal

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Home-cooked meal

    Date : 26.02.10 Adress : home Frozen foods in Korea are exceptionally well-made. In the photo, the Ugeoji-gamjatang (dried cabbage…

    Kimchi, Pork, Question
  • People Power Party Rep. Joo Demands President Lee Sell Non-Residential Apartment

    Feb 10, 2026
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    People Power Party Rep. Joo Demands President Lee Sell Non-Residential Apartment

    People Power Party Rep. Joo Jin-woo said on the 7th, “Why hasn’t President Lee Jae Myung sold his non-residential apartment…

    Question, Seoul
  • Are we entering the “Legend Era” again, or are the rookies actually outperforming the Big 3?

    Feb 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    With BTS confirming the “ARIRANG” tour and EXO dropping REVERXE, it feels like 2017 all over again. But then I…

    BTS, Question
  • Did LSF’s open display of their struggles help them with gathering a western audience?

    Feb 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, fairly new to the kpop scene here. I’ve listened to the genre for a few years but never…

    Question
  • Genuine question: has any male idol been accused of overdancing?

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was thinking about this last night in regards to katseyes Danella. There are a shit ton of posts about…

    Question
  • Kim Garam: The Most Used Weapon by Kpop Fans to Hate on LE SSERAFIM

    Feb 6, 2026
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    **Disclaimer**:This is not hate toward any group or toward the former member, Kim Garam. This is merely an observation of…

    Question
  • Is the Appointed Supreme Council Seat Reserved for the Innovation Party?… Merger Dispute in the Ruling Bloc Deepens over ‘Internal Document’

    Feb 6, 2026
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    Is the Appointed Supreme Council Seat Reserved for the Innovation Party?… Merger Dispute in the Ruling Bloc Deepens over ‘Internal Document’

    Internal merger document of the Democratic Party of Korea revealed externally Includes plans such as “appointing an Innovation Party member…

    Controversy, Discussion, Question
  • I recently joined a Korean cooking class in the Czech Republic

    Feb 5, 2026
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    I recently joined a Korean cooking in the Czech Republic

    https://preview.redd.it/tfckgd05dohg1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d02d3247d6cc8285f732c1cb34ac74f2d542cdae I work with Korean food in Prague, but this time I wanted to experience it from the same position…

    Bibimbap, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Koreans, Question
  • Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Jeon Hyun-hee, a three-term lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea (Seoul Jung-Seongdong A) and former Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption…

    K-pop, Lawmakers, martial law, purpose, Question, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism
  • Bruno Mars Did Not Insult BTS, His Comments Were Taken the Wrong Way

    Feb 3, 2026
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    I think people took Bruno’s comments the wrong way. He never mentioned BTS or questioned their legacy, which is obviously…

    BTS, Question
  • Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Feb 3, 2026
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    Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Woodz and Justin H. Min breathe in sync for the first time in the mystery short…

    Busan, fail, K-pop, Mystery, Photography, Question
  • Global security outlook for 2026: Back to the jungle?

    Feb 3, 2026
    in News
    Global security outlook for 2026: Back to the jungle?

    This year has dawned with a thunderbolt-like U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas. Its aftershocks are…

    Donald Trump, Question, World War
  • From Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew, powerful men named in Epstein files

    Feb 2, 2026
    in News
    From Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew, powerful men named in Epstein files

    NEW YORK — From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men…

    Crime, Justice, Question, Sex
  • KiiiKiii’s album sales decline is genuinely shocking

    Feb 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A year ago, Starship clearly planned KiiiKiii’s launch strategically, positioning them as rivals to SM’s new girl group in Hearts2Hearts.…

    Controversy, Question
  • Security expert urges Korea to lead middle-power coalition

    Jan 31, 2026
    in News
    Security expert urges Korea to lead middle-power coalition

    The idea of cooperation among middle powers has circulated for years, often more in theory than in practice. But Moon…

    Question
  • Coupang’s interim chief questioned for 12 hours over data breach probe

    Jan 31, 2026
    in News
    Coupang’s interim chief questioned for 12 hours over data breach probe

    The interim CEO of Coupang underwent 12 hours of intensive police questioning over allegations of destruction of evidence linked to…

    Coupang, fail, Question, Seoul
  • I have a serious question since theres no spice rate system.

    Jan 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    I have a serious question since theres no spice rate system.

    Which one is the spiciest, like the melt off your tounge kind, way hotter the fire or diablo sauce at…

    Question
  • Is asking for confirmation seen as disrespect now?

    Jan 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I asked a genuine question about an idol (Rui from xlov): whether there’s any confirmed info about him being queer.…

    Question
  • Police raid Coupang in probe into ex-DPK lawmaker’s alleged wrongdoings probe

    Jan 29, 2026
    in News
    Police raid Coupang in probe into ex-DPK lawmaker’s alleged wrongdoings probe

    Police on Thursday raided Coupang’s headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged wrongdoings by former Democratic Party of Korea…

    Coupang, Question, request, Seoul
  • Question for LA folks

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I might need to travel to Anaheim next year and won’t have a car there. How hard would it be…

    KT, Question, travel
  • [UPDATE] 33,000 views changed everything. We’re pivoting our K-Sauce design and we need your vote to get it right.

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I woke up to see that my previous posts about our student-led sauce project, BALGAN, had reached over 33,000 people…

    Advice, LG, Question, Survey
  • Idols line distribution and choses in general

    Jan 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So I remember seeing a YouTube short from a member of a group saying that he was tired of people…

    Question
  • Humility, perspective, human ambition in Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’

    Jan 27, 2026
    in News
    Humility, perspective, human ambition in Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’

    Samantha Harvey’s “Orbital,” the 2024 Booker Prize winner, is not a novel about space exploration as technological triumph, but an…

    Curiosity, Japan, Question
  • I want to get to know more about SMTR25…

    Jan 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    What content should I watch if I want to get to know them? I only know a few of the…

    Question
  • Help with a stalker

    Jan 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have a pretty big problem and don’t know how to solve it. I’m from the USA, and a friend…

    Question
  • Kim, Vance establish hotline to prevent misunderstandings over Coupang issue

    Jan 25, 2026
    in News
    Kim, Vance establish hotline to prevent misunderstandings over Coupang issue

    In a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok emphasized that the Korean government is not…

    Coupang, Discussion, Question
  • lngshot’s woojin and the tory lanez t-shirt.

    Jan 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    am i surprised? not really😭. what he did was messed up. completely. it’s weird, inappropriate and inconsiderate. however, this doesn’t…

    G7, Question
  • None of the bags of red pepper said “gochugaru” on them at H-Mart. Did I get a different pepper or is that a name mostly used for western branding?

    Jan 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Perhaps a silly question, but I’m curious – my local H-mart has a great selection of ingredients for which I…

    Question
  • I miss 2nd Generation kpop so much…anyone?

    Jan 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Before reading, just know I love all Kpop but I’m just a old honmoon soul lerking at the new trends.…

    BTS, K-pop, Question, TCL
  • Stupid kimchi question

    Jan 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel dumb to ask this, but I’ve been making small portions of kimchi for years. I’ve gotten inspired by…

    Kimchi, Question
  • Hi, I live in Korea. There are many delicious foods in my country, and I am organizing a business that buys and delivers them. If you are interested in Korean food or have any questions, please contact me thank you for reading

    Jan 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If you want to know or buy kimchi, dumplings, snacks, traditional food, etc., please contact me Thank you for reading…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Question
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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