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  • Ageism in Kpop Fandom Spaces (along with double-standards and lack of self-awareness)

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community

    As a kpop fan who recently left their 20s behind, this is a topic that has been on my mind…

    Question, Sex, Social Media
  • Which kpop idols are favourites of the LGBTQIA+ community?

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community

    Just a genuine question, I’m quite curious to see what everyone thinks. Some ideas I have are most BTS members,…

    BTS, LG, Question
  • What’s the last Kpop song you’d listen to on your last breath?

    Oct 23, 2024
    in Community

    I thought about this question while listening to Taeyon’s “Drawing Our Moments”. I think I’d want it to be my…

    Question
  • SK Telecom launches PC version of A Dot

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    SK Telecom launches PC version of A Dot

    South Korea’s SK Telecom Co. unveiled the multi-large language model (LLM) agent, the PC version of its AI personal assistant…

    Question
  • Why I can’t do multi-fandom thing ?(rant warning)

    Oct 21, 2024
    in Community

    Hello everyone I genuinely don’t know how to explain this whole thing without mentioning the group in question but with…

    K-pop, Question, Teenager, Warning
  • Question about Korean recipe from the 70s

    Oct 20, 2024
    in Community
    Question about Korean recipe from the 70s

    I don’t know if this is the right forum, but my mom was adopted to Sweden from Korea in the…

    Question
  • Another Songdo post

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    Good evening brothers and sister. We have an opportunity to work in Songdo, and I have a few questions that…

    coffee, Question
  • Do you like comebacks to have two TTs? If you don’t like the pre-release, are you still interested in checking out the TT and the rest of the album?

    Oct 19, 2024
    in Community

    I made a previous post about whether you prefer better TTs or better b-sides, several answers agree that if you…

    Question
  • K-pop Sensation Jennie Kim Graces Harper’s BAZAAR US October 2024 Cover

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Sensation Jennie Kim Graces Harper’s BAZAAR US October 2024 Cover

    Main Image Sources: Harper’s Bazar & British Vogue In a stunning display of global influence, BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim has taken…

    Celebrity, Controversy, Fame, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Seoul
  • Is it worth it? Lip syncing at concert tours

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Community

    Genuine question bc I’m seeing it as a more and more common trend amongst this generation of kpop concerts where…

    Question
  • Has an idol “ruin” a kdrama for you/has an idol got you into their group due to them acting in a drama?

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Community

    (This isn’t about the idol themselves. More so about the characters they play) I’ve watched a few dramas that idols…

    Discussion, Question
  • Adopted Korean reunited…not?

    Oct 18, 2024
    in Community

    Hello. I am an American. With Korean ethnicity. I like to say I have no identity, kinda like San is…

    Koreans, Question
  • Traditional wedding in Korea

    Oct 16, 2024
    in Community

    Hello and a good day, Germany, mother of the son and my daughter-in-law. They got married in a civil ceremony…

    family, germany, Parents, Question, Seoul
  • Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    Oct 16, 2024
    in News
    Activist fund Palliser demands SK Square draw up value-boosting measures

    SK Square’s headquarters in Seoul UK-based activist fund Palliser Capital Ltd. is demanding SK Square Co., the investment arm of…

    Discussion, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Metaverse, North Korea, Question, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Big Tech given slap on wrist for tax avoidance in Korea

    Oct 15, 2024
    in News
    Big Tech given slap on wrist for tax avoidance in Korea

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Global Big Tech companies such as Google, Meta and Netflix have paid a pittance in taxes…

    Question, request
  • One question, who is more famous in the world, Son Heung-min or Faker?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    One question, who is more famous in the world, Son Heung-min or Faker?

    submitted by /u/BigWeek5182 [link] [comments]

    Faker, Fame, Question, Son Heung-min
  • Serious question though, what do they do with it?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Serious question though, what do they do with it?

    Been to 3 different families apartments. None have very young children. All have low water buckets in the shower or…

    Question
  • johnny somali at lotte world yesterday creating a huge public nuisance eventually leading to him being kicked out and questioned by security

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    johnny somali at lotte world yesterday creating a huge public nuisance eventually leading to him being kicked out and questioned by security

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

    Lotte, Lotte World, Question
  • Where is this?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Where is this?

    Hi, I really love this view. Can anyone advise where could it be? I wish to visit this spot. submitted…

    Question
  • What’s the inside of this box say?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    What’s the inside of this box say?

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

    Medical, Question
  • So if Hitler is buried in German National cemetary, it would be OK for idk French? ambassador to pay homage to Hitler? Because it’s exactly same stuff. Exact same class a war criminals.

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    So if Hitler is buried in German National cemetary, it would be OK for idk French? ambassador to pay homage to Hitler? Because it’s exactly same stuff. Exact same a war criminals.

    submitted by /u/Specific-Remote9295 [link] [comments]

    Discussion, germany, Question
  • Got this in Korea. What does it say?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Got this in Korea. What does it say?

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

    Question
  • Tough Korean SAT mock test English Question

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Tough Korean SAT mock test English Question

    Approximately 84% of students got this question wrong. submitted by /u/Historylove044 [link] [comments]

    history, Question
  • Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – October 13, 2024

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Weekly Question, General Discussion, and Meetup Thread – October 13, 2024

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

    Discussion, Korea Jobs, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • How Does The Media Find Out When A Celebrity Purchases a home?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    How Does The Media Find Out When A Celebrity Purchases a home?

    I recently noticed that some celebrities homes get leaked by the media like IU, Jisoo etc, my question is how…

    Celebrity, Question
  • Do north korean defectors have any special paperwork?

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Do north korean defectors have any special paperwork?

    I know that North Korean defectors get citizenship when they enter South Korea and can get passports. They are also…

    Korea Jobs, Medical, North Korea, Question
  • Question about kimchi and shrimp allergy

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community
    Question about kimchi and shrimp allergy

    So I have had a shrimp allergy for about a decade now. When I eat shrimp I get nauseous, light…

    Kimchi, Question
  • What’s it like being in the Korean military?

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    What’s it like being in the Korean military?

    I’m not Korean, just an avid Kdrama watcher like the rest of the western world. I just watched D.P and…

    Korean Military, Military, Question
  • Korean-American moving back to Seoul to finish HS – school bullying questions

    Oct 12, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean-American moving back to Seoul to finish HS – school bullying questions

    Hey – as stated in the title of the post I’m a Korean-American moving with my family to Seoul to…

    family, Korean Language, Parents, Question, Seoul, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • Samsung to cut chip executive jobs, restructure in battle versus SK Hynix

    Oct 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to cut chip executive jobs, restructure in battle versus SK Hynix

    Samsung Electronics Co. plans to drastically cut its chip executive jobs and restructure semiconductor-related operations as it struggles to compete…

    apology, Korea Jobs, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, purpose, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • SK Broadband unveils upgraded AI-powered IPTV service

    Sep 26, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Broadband unveils upgraded AI-powered IPTV service

    B tv A. Service demonstration (Coutesy of Yonhap) SK Broadband Co., South Korea’s No. 2 internet service provider, has upgraded…

    Korean Technology, Question, request
  • 42Maru builds defense-specialized GenAI platform

    Sep 20, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    42Maru builds defense-specialized GenAI platform

    42Maru, South Korea’s generative AI and language AI startup said on Friday that it was selected as the lead organization…

    Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, Question
  • Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    Sep 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    ETF (Courtesy of Getty Images) Mobility, financial services and biotech companies have elbowed out battery and entertainment stocks in the…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kakao, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Naver, POSCO, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Survey
  • Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 named best EV by Kelley Blue Book

    Sep 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 named best EV by Kelley Blue Book

    Hyundai Motor Co.’s electric sedan IONIQ 6 has been named the best electric vehicle (EV) by Kelley Blue Book, the…

    automotive, Hyundai, Korean Technology, Question
  • LG Uplus unveils new AI serivice for IPTV

    Sep 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Uplus unveils new AI serivice for IPTV

    South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. unveiled its Media Agent, an artificial intelligence (AI) service for Internet TV (IPTV). The company’s…

    Korean Technology, LG, LG Uplus, Question
  • SK Group’s 3rd-generation daughter comes to the fore

    Aug 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Group’s 3rd-generation daughter comes to the fore

    SK Biopharmaceuticals is one of SK Group’s core units Chey Yoon-chung, the eldest daughter of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won,…

    Affinity, family, Medical, 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