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  • US-SK nuclear submarine program a ‘serious threat’ to nonproliferation, warns Chinese state media

    Dec 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Chinese state media voiced concerns over plans by the US and South Korea to discuss building nuclear-powered submarines for South…

    Japan, LG, Military, Peace, Politics, Question, Stress, Warning
  • Is Hearts2Hearts one of SM’s weakest ggs vocally?

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As someone who’s been following the group loosely since their introduction, a question has been in my mind when it…

    Question
  • It’s really sad to see GD’s regression as a live performer

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    He used to be such a captivating performer, and no one ever questioned his live performances. If anything, he was…

    KT, Question
  • How much do these kids know when they sign with a Label?

    Dec 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was scrolling through my ig and saw a reel of YUQI and SHUHUA appearing on MLB Korea channel. The…

    Advice, Ewha, Parents, Question
  • Internal Coupang records show efforts to make Kim Bom-suk legally untouchable

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Internal Coupang records show efforts to make Kim Bom-suk legally untouchable

    In 2021, when Coupang began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, its founder, Kim Bom-suk, stepped down from all…

    Controversy, Coupang, Discussion, driver, Question, request, Stress
  • Maangchi’s Cookbooks

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I have Maangchi’s Big Book, but I have a couple questions for those who have all of her cookbooks:…

    Question
  • So many fans are so used to getting into fanwars and debates all the time they genuinely can’t fathom kpop fans that aren’t like this

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    do you know what I mean? this has happened to me multiple times the past few weeks. i’ll ask a…

    BTS, Question
  • Ex-President Yoon grilled in special counsel investigation into his wife’s bribery allegations

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Ex-President Yoon grilled in special counsel investigation into his wife’s bribery allegations

    Former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday underwent more than eight hours of questioning by a special counsel team over…

    Question
  • Korean star Song Sung-mun expected to add versatility to Padres

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean star Song Sung-mun expected to add versatility to Padres

    Apparently on his way to join the San Diego Padres, South Korean league All-Star Song Sung-mun is expected to add…

    Question
  • Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs,…

    Korean American, Military, North Korea, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • Min Hee-jin says she will launch a boy band, dismisses NewJeans rivalry as auditions flood in

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Min Hee-jin says she will launch a boy band, dismisses NewJeans rivalry as auditions flood in

    Min Hee-jin, former Ador CEO and the head of newly founded agency OOAK Records, has publicly addressed her next move…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, Question
  • President Lee: Corrupt Inner Circle Controls Financial Holding Companies

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    President Lee: Corrupt Inner Circle Controls Financial Holding Companies

    The logos of the nation’s top four financial holding companies (BusinessKorea DB) President Lee Jae Myung strongly criticized the appointment…

    Controversy, Nvidia, Putin, Question, Seoul
  • [SoundCloud] Do Kpop Artists sometimes forget about their accounts once they achieve a solo debut or will eventually come back to their accounts?

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So for the first time in a while I logged into a previous email and I came across one of…

    Question
  • Billboard’s The 25 Best K-Pop SONGS of 2025: Staff Picks

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay I know I posted one for the best albums not too long ago and I don’t intend to spam…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop, KT, LG, Question
  • Billboard’s Best K-Pop Albums of 2025: Staff Picks

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know there will be pitchforks raised by people online since this ranking is bound to get a lot of…

    K-pop, LG, Question, Seoul
  • Korean idols who have more or less popularity in other countries (relatively)

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (If I’m wrong on any specifics lmk) I thought about this because I remember when I first got into Kpop…

    Fame, Question
  • I don’t believe “Hexagonal idol” exists.

    Dec 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So this is now a trend I found that circulates the timeline, and apparently koreans are using this term to…

    Controversy, Ewha, Koreans, Question, Suga
  • biases pls read i need some opinions 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    Dec 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    guys im kinda new to kpop and im actually taking my time with stanning groups and stuff. im not one…

    Question
  • why are cortis fans so obsessed with allday project

    Dec 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    no seriously, why are they obsessed with them? they are under almost every allday project post, from tiktok to twitter…

    KT, Question
  • I do not understand what is the deal with photocards?

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is a very honest curious question and probably an unpopular opinion too. Please let me understand what is the…

    Question
  • Kimchi Jjigae said no thoughts, just spice

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Kimchi Jjigae said no thoughts, just spice

    Ordered Kimchi Jjigae and it showed up bubbling like it was mad at me. The smell hit first, spicy, fermented,…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Pork, Question
  • Songs that remind you of Idols? Especially stray kids and Ateez.

    Dec 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So not sure if this is right spot to pose this question. I’m stay and atiny and I’m asking other…

    Question
  • A question for my fellow multi-stans when it comes to album collecting…

    Dec 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay, so long story short, I was introduced to K-pop through BTS around 2020/2021. For awhile there, they were the…

    BTS, K-pop, Question
  • Question for Balkan/Eastern-European K-pop fans

    Dec 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hello!! my friends & i are opening a kpop webshop in croatia hopefully in the next few months, and we’ve…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • End of the year review: your kpop concert experience

    Dec 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The end of the year is near, so I’m curious: Which concerts did you attend in 2025? Which one was…

    Question
  • I bought my first bespoke suit in Korea

    Dec 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I bought my first bespoke suit in Korea

    I was looking for a suit when I stumbled upon wedding street in Daegu, an entire area for formalwear including…

    daegu, purpose, Question, request
  • My favorite yellow Korean snacks from growing up 🟡

    Dec 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My Korean yellow snacks collection 🟡 Tried Banana Kick, Banana Milk, and Honey Butter Chips—so nostalgic. Question: What’s YOUR legendary…

    LG, Question
  • Why do some kpop stans interpret everything that’s not openly a positive thing about their fave idol as hate?

    Dec 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I posted a comment under a Tiktok about Shuhua’s appearance at the AAAs. I had been seeing a lot…

    KT, Question
  • What are some of the most delulu things K-pop fans have said?????

    Dec 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The topic is the question guys, so I’ll start. (Also I didn’t use the full word because I already have…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Are there any Idols who are known Metalheads?

    Dec 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a questions about which idol has the best music taste and it got me thinking are there any…

    Question
  • Have you ever actually gotten into a group because of a recommendation from someone on Reddit?

    Dec 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    See title. I hang around r/kpophelp often, and a really common question is along the lines of “I like XYZ,…

    Question
  • Can someone please translate these for me? (I don’t know any Korean so I apologize/한국말 잘 못해요)

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Can someone please translate these for me? (I don’t know any Korean so I apologize/한국말 잘 못해요)

    I was watching a Korean film on YouTube (called “beauty water” it contains gore and body horror so please be…

    Celebrity, Question
  • DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical

    Calls to support the actor Cho Jin-woong spread among lawmakers in the ruling Democratic Party (DP) after he announced his…

    Celebrity, Crime, history, Lawmakers, Question, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault
  • The use of AI to sexualise idols is something we need to work together to stop

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve seen a start of a disturbing trend (edit: on twitter) where people have been using AI to generate or…

    Question, Sex
  • Cup ramen fried rice

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Cup ramen fried rice

    Have you tried cup ramen fried rice? Koreans eat this as an easy meal for late night cravings or drink…

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Koreans, Question
  • Viral cream kimchi fried rice

    Dec 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Viral cream kimchi fried rice

    It’s viral cream kimchi fried rice in Korea. Make a hole in the center and pour heavy cream, mozzarella cheese…

    Cheese, Kimchi, Korean Food, Koreans, Oyster, Question, Suga
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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