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  • TOPIK in 2026… What now?

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We’ve all heard the news about Naver buying the TOPIK. This test is gonna be messed up badly. For people…

    Naver, Question, study
  • What is the Uniqlo analog of Korean fashion for men in their 30s?

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am curious what Korean men (in their 30s) wear because South Korea seems to have a very distinct fashion…

    Advice, Japan, Question
  • Seeking rice cooker advice

    Oct 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was trying to decide where to post this and landed on this sub, hopefully it makes the most sense…

    Advice, Question
  • what would have to change in kpop for it to be even more popular globally?

    Oct 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been wrapping my head around this question but I can’t seem to find an answer. It does feel…

    Question
  • I Tried Making Korean Spicy Monkfish (Agujjim) and Accidentally Summoned the Devil in My Kitchen 🔥🐟

    Oct 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Alright, so I thought I was built different and tried making Agujjim, that spicy Korean monkfish dish that basically screams…

    Question, Suga
  • Where to find Sudokus?

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all! Maybe a weird question and I hope its allowed. I’m on vacation in SK and am looking for…

    Question
  • Dangerously addictive snacks ?

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Dangerously addictive snacks ?

    Tbh I’m kinda scared to ask this question lol. This is not gonna go well with my binge eating. For…

    Japan, Question
  • Ex Trainee A and Pow Yorch Yongsin career/success

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How is Pow doing in the domestic market because it doesn’t look they have hits internationally. All the other members…

    Discussion, K-pop, Question, Social Media
  • An admiration post for the boy group BLITZERS/ Chris reveals working at cafes and more.

    Oct 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Originally introduced to fans as ‘WUZO Circle’ they would end up debuting underneath the team name ‘Blitzers’ on May 12th…

    KT, LG, Question, Social Media, Tokyo
  • What’s the BEST KPOP guide you’ve ever watched?

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Pls don’t make this a “which group is better” thing make it a “this person really put thought behind this…

    Question
  • Does Kim Garam get compensated every time Le Serrafim’s debut album is streamed?

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this might be a dumb question, but I’m honestly not familiar with how the Korean entertainment industry works…

    Question
  • Can Dual Citizens Apply for Korean Special Forces During Military Service?

    Oct 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone! I’ve searched online but haven’t been able to find a clear answer, so I thought I’d ask here.…

    Korean Military, Military, Question
  • Can a South Korean understand a Chinese Joseon person in both speech and writing?

    Oct 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I don’t know if the title makes sense. It’s something I’m kinda curious about but could hardly find an…

    Joseon, Koreans, North Korea, Question
  • what’s the construction quality in stage outfits these days/have any groups you follow have consistent clothing incidents? because Seventeen’s pants keep ripping

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    genuine question about other groups: are they having their clothes rip often? I don’t keep up with a lot of…

    Question
  • Is League of Legends still popular among young audiences (13-20 years old) in South Korea? Are there other games young people pick up/play more?

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, Making this post as I’m working for an independent “so-called” connect/agent that connect (global) brands to esports/sports/entertainment right-holders…

    Question
  • What are your experiences like as a foreign parent in Korea?

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Question for the foreign parents is this subreddit. As per the title, what have your experiences been like as foreign…

    Parents, Question
  • US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    South Korean and US officials discuss visa issuance for Koreans working in the US following the September detention of Korean…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Was all beef in Korea 한우 back in the 80s/90s?

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I grew up in Korea in the 80s and 90s before moving to the States, so this is a random…

    Question
  • PPP stirs xenophobia as Seoul welcomes Chinese tourists visa-free – The Korea Times

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    PPP stirs xenophobia as Seoul welcomes Chinese tourists visa-free – The Korea Times

    Politicians claim gov’t network outage will increase illegal stays Members of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) are raising security…

    Chinese Tourists, Controversy, Crime, Daejeon, Jeju, Justice, Politics, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Survey, Tourism
  • a question for the korean guys

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    what’s your take on girls making the first move? (could be inviting you out, or giving gifts, etc) submitted by…

    Korean Guy, Question
  • Question about the culture of gift-giving

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Question about the culture of gift-giving

    Apologies, I needed to attach a photo to ask this question, and it’s not possible to do that in the…

    Question
  • Thinking of Moving to Korea for 3 Years – Looking for Advice

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, We’re a Korean-American couple with a toddler, both born in Korea but raised in the U.S. We speak…

    Advice, family, Parents, Question, Working in Korea
  • Gen 4 and Gen 5 are probably a golden age of choreo

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Golden ages are usually identified in retrospect. Golden ages end for a variety of reasons. One is a genre can…

    Celebrity, Ewha, KT, Question
  • U.S. golf brand PXG up for sale, draws interest from Korean PEFs

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    U.S. golf brand PXG up for sale, draws interest from Korean PEFs

    U.S. premium golf brand Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) has put itself up for sale, drawing interest from several South Korean…

    Discussion, fail, Question, Seoul
  • jui : Refrain Of Murmurs

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    jui : Refrain Of Murmurs

    jui‘s Refrain Of Murmurs is like listening to a set of expanded ideas and demos. There’s an overarching style that…

    Question
  • Mirae Asset invests $110 mn in Perplexity AI at valuation of $20 bn

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Mirae Asset invests $110 mn in Perplexity AI at valuation of $20 bn

    Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity, speaks during a press conference about its collaboration with SK Telecom in September…

    Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Question for veteran K-pop stans (2015 ones or earlier)

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Was anyone here when the mainstream 3rd gen groups debuted? My K-Pop era started in 2016, pretty late i assume.…

    Fame, K-pop, Question
  • Ubers in Korea Question

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was in Korea a week ago, I needed a ride from Incheon to Seoul. I have used Uber internationally…

    Advice, driver, Kakao, Question, Seoul
  • MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Michael ByungJu Kim, founder and chairman of MBK Partners MBK Partners, a North Asia-focused private equity firm, on Wednesday issued…

    apology, fail, Lotte, Question, Seoul
  • Which rice cooker? Cuckoo vs Yum Asia vs Zojirushi.

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi all, I’m trying to finally buy a really good rice cooker and I’m kind of lost in all the…

    Advice, Question
  • More TXT trainee stories from Soobin and Taehyun’s Weverse live today

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Whenever TXT talks about their trainee days, the stories they share are either fun or traumatizing. There have been other…

    Question
  • It seems that former Acting Prime Minister of South Korea, Ms. Chang Sang, is the least famous in Korean history !!!

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    It seems that former Acting Prime Minister of South Korea, Ms. Chang Sang, is the least famous in Korean history !!!

    Here I just say that when we look at Han Meyong-sook who was the first female prime minister of Korea…

    history, Korean History, Mystery, Question
  • My experience with girl groups and fanboys (positive)

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a woman and I mostly listen to GGs and attend GG concerts. Recently I’ve been wanting to share some…

    Question
  • Scholarship Advice for a Graduate Program in Korea

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m a filipino and a graduating chemical engineering student. I’m going to apply for an integrated MS-PhD program…

    Advice, Korean Language, Question, Seoul
  • I need some help, but I’m not exactly sure where to start

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, So, I don’t exactly know where to start with this, but in short I married into a Korean family,…

    family, Military, Question
  • Suho of EXO Unveils 4th Mini Album “Who Are You” with Cinematic MV and Striking Concept Photos

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Suho of EXO Unveils 4th Mini Album “Who Are You” with Cinematic MV and Striking Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Suho of EXO has unveiled his fourth mini album Who Are You alongside the release of its striking…

    K-pop, Mystery, Question
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Latest Korean News

  • Nvidia’s Huang to join Samsung, SK, Hyundai chiefs for government-led AI talksOctober 23, 2025
    Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang is set to… Read more: Nvidia’s Huang to join Samsung, SK, Hyundai chiefs for government-led AI talks
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    The National Pension Fund’s Investment Management headquarters in Jeonju, North… Read more: NPS starts hunt for new chairman, aims to name successor by mid-November
  • BOK holds rates steady; governor says rate cuts lift asset prices more than growthOctober 23, 2025
    Rhee Chang-yong, governor of the Bank of Korea The Bank… Read more: BOK holds rates steady; governor says rate cuts lift asset prices more than growth
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    Elon Musk is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX_Elon Musk is… Read more: Samsung Electronics working on AI-powered satellite modem chip for Musk’s SpaceX
  • Jisoo makes Billboard Hot 100 debut, completing Blackpink’s historic all-member entryOctober 23, 2025
    Blackpink’s Jisoo makes her Billboard Hot 100 debut with Eyes… Read more: Jisoo makes Billboard Hot 100 debut, completing Blackpink’s historic all-member entry

Latest Community Feeds

  • Freebies at K-pop concerts: Why do people skip guys? And what about giving extras?October 23, 2025
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  • Thoughts on the Golden Disc 40: List of 40 influential figures in kpop historyOctober 23, 2025
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  • South Korea Looks to Canadian Energy to Fuel its AI AmbitionsOctober 23, 2025
  • Xlov hyun just materialized out of thin airOctober 23, 2025
  • KPop didn’t do well on global charts this yearOctober 23, 2025
  • Tteokbokki and banchan for lunch today..October 23, 2025
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  • 3. Nothing fancy, just a comforting Korean dinner at home 🍲🍚October 23, 2025
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  • do views on an artist’s youtube channel include mv views uploaded under company channels?October 23, 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