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  • New lore dropped: there’s a weekly basketball game between JYPE and SME

    Jul 28, 2025
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    WayV did an interview with Ji Seokjin, and when he asked them if they’d ever met JYP (the person) they…

    Question
  • PPP lawmaker appears for questioning over alleged election-meddling involving ex-President Yoon, his wife

    Jul 27, 2025
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    PPP lawmaker appears for questioning over alleged election-meddling involving ex-President Yoon, his wife

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

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  • Whaaat kind of galbi is this?

    Jul 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Whaaat kind of galbi is this?

    Sat down at Kochi Korean BBQ in Atascadero and ordered my favorite dish: galbi. What I got was this, along…

    Question
  • I’m making a K-pop quiz to test your knowledge for funsies lol. Can you help me with questions?

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s a lot to do with older groups and maybe iconic events in kpop. I’ll be going through the years…

    K-pop, Question, Scandal
  • This is a very broad question. But like what is known to be the like most influential and greatest kpop song of all time that everyone agrees on?

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I might get some backlash for how broad this is. But like for example a lot of ppl agree the…

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  • Do most K-pop fans know about the working conditions of idols?

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lately I’ve been thinking about how tough the K-pop industry seems for idols; like the long hours, strict diets, barely…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Question
  • Kpop Hits that should’ve been NOT been a hit

    Jul 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    my question in the post tt sounds kinda confusing (had to get to the 40 characters lol): Kpop hits that…

    BTS, Question
  • the REAL meaning behind Lovelyz’s Ah-Choo

    Jul 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, the song is clearly about a cat, sung from the perspective of the cat’s owner’s roommate who…

    Question
  • Thoughts about not listening to Kpop in the future

    Jul 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I became a fan of kpop around November of last year and with me already having a diverse playlist on…

    Question
  • So how do you actually get into a group?

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I’ve been into kpop for a long while of course, and I’ve also been standing my ult group red…

    Question
  • Twice’s comeback saved this year. Nothing else has made much noise

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just in terms of EVERYTHING – promo, sound, concept; Twice is the only group who has pulled it off this…

    Question, Scandal
  • Did Aespa break SM? Looking for proper context.

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So generally the prevailing thought and assumption is SM is not very forgiving in their treatment with their artists relative…

    Ewha, Question
  • Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Photo Credits: KM Entertainment The anticipation has been building, and now ICHILLIN’—the dynamic seven-member girl group under KM Entertainment—has turned…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s most prominent business leader returns with all his charges cleared

    Samsung Group Chairman Jay Y. Lee gives a speech during a visit by US President Joe Biden to the chipmaker’s…

    history, KT, Medical, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Scandal, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Hanwha-owned burger chain Five Guys Korea up for sale two years after launch

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha-owned burger chain Five Guys Korea up for sale two years after launch

    US premium burger chain Five Guys launched in Korea in June 2023 (Courtesy of FG Korea) South Korea’s Hanwha Group…

    germany, Japan, Ourhome, Question, Seoul
  • The international status of Koreans at the time as seen in the English diary of Yun Chi-Ho, who was an interpreter and member of the Joseon delegation attending the coronation of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

    Jul 16, 2025
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    The international status of Koreans at the time as seen in the English diary of Yun Chi-Ho, who was an interpreter and member of the Joseon delegation attending the coronation of Russian Emperor Nicholas II.

    1896 . • Saturday, May 9th (New York and Lucania Steamship-Boarding the Lucania at 1 p.m. Reminiscences and summaries of…

    Crime, family, history, Japan, Joseon, Koreans, Military, Question, travel
  • TXT’s Soobin just went on Radio Star (popular korean talk show) for the first time and people are falling head over heels for him

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just like the title said, Soobin appeared on Radio Star today for the first time in 6 years and got…

    Question
  • Is it just me or is aespa way overhyped right now?

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing nonstop praise for aespa lately, people calling their songs 10/10, labeling them the “next Blackpink,” and saying…

    K-pop, Question, Sex
  • Questions about kimchi and cucumbers.

    Jul 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I bought kimchi And it started getting this fizzy taste? And kinda sour than it was the first time.…

    Kimchi, Question
  • Can I call myself a fan of a group if I don’t like their music?

    Jul 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve never heard this problem with music before and listen to almost any genre. I have many Kpop songs from…

    Question
  • It’s been 2 months since Yuehua announced Everglow’s contract termination—where are they now?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    To preface, as a huge Forever, it’s been somewhat disheartening to see all the disbandment assumptions, especially from those who…

    Ewha, Japan, purpose, Question, Tokyo
  • What’s the consensus for bringing other bands’ lightsticks to solo concerts?

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Please let me know if I should direct my question to a different sub, I didn’t quite know where to…

    BTS, Question
  • South Korea’s ex-President Yoon re-arrested over martial law decree

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s ex-President Yoon re-arrested over martial law decree

    Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol leaves the Seoul Central District Court after attending a questioning session on July…

    fail, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Question, Seoul
  • Is the “lack of a concept/sound” of a group an issue for fans or listeners?

    Jul 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is something I’ve been thinking about and I often see posts or comments criticising a group’s “lack of sound/concept”…

    Question
  • Korean/Canadian who lived in Korea since 2015 (Grade 3), AMA

    Jul 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Quick not so quick backstory : My parents are both ethnically Korean, but my father immigrated to the states when…

    Koreans, Parents, Question
  • What kind of comments do you always downvote?

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Downvoting and how recklessly people do it is often discussed on this site, often as a way to express how…

    Question
  • Which gochujang is good?

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This might be a stupid question, but I was wondering if Walmart gochujang is bad? I haven’t tried it before,…

    Question
  • English test questions from a Korean middle school

    Jul 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    English test questions from a Korean middle school

    Even a guy in my class who lived abroad and spoke English for 10 years got it wrong. answer was…

    Question
  • Was Fromis_9 a popular group to begin with?

    Jul 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I would say that I’m newer to kpop. I used to listen to a lot when I was younger, stopped…

    netizens, Question
  • Will we ever see K-pop idol billionaires like Western artists?

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This might be a stupid question, but it just popped into my head while looking at the net worth of…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, Question
  • Aespa dirty work to enter BB100 soon despite not charting on any US platform

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How are they entering this chart when they have : No US Spotify Entry No US YouTube Entry No US…

    Question
  • Is it offensive in Korea to joke about military service like this?

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I’m a Japanese viewer who watches gaming streams. Recently, I saw a Japanese streamer jokingly say something like, “You…

    Japan, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Question
  • Roborock’s privacy policy fuels data leak fears over Chinese goods

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Roborock’s privacy policy fuels data leak fears over Chinese goods

    Roborock opened a pop-up store at Seoul’s Gangnam Express Bus Terminal in June 2025 (Courtesy of News1) A new personal…

    purpose, Question, request, Seoul
  • Will JYP debut a girl group for 5th gen?

    Jul 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Someone brought up a point in how SM, HYBE, YG, and even STARSHIP have debuted their girl groups for the…

    Question
  • how true is it that korean women dress modestly at the beach like in those pics muslims use to shame their own women?

    Jul 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    how true is it that korean women dress modestly at the beach like in those pics muslims use to shame their own women?

    hi just a simple question for anyone who knows korean society or lives there! every summer these cringey islamic facebook…

    Question
  • BTS is officially back from enlistment. What can we realistically expect next?

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that all seven BTS members have completed their military service, we’re officially entering the post-enlistment era. For years, we’ve…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, 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