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  • Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. MNET Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess is gearing up to be one of the most talked-about…

    Celebrity, Discussion, history, Japan, Old Korea, Question, Social Media
  • What were the wives of yangbang referred to as?

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, due to the sheer lack of Korean history resources that are translated in English I’m having a hard…

    family, history, Korean History, Question
  • Looking for some help finding a sewing pattern for a traditional Korean Hanbok

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have zero idea if this is the right subreddit for this question, but I need some help from someone…

    Question
  • Just a quick silly question for the ppl who tried this or who knows it

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Just a quick silly question for the ppl who tried this or who knows it

    Does this tatse like the samyang buldak sauce we know or is different , I asked chat gpt but yeah…

    Question, Samyang
  • Hanwha sets Busan, Philadelphia as twin hubs for MASGA US shipbuilding project

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hanwha sets Busan, Philadelphia as twin hubs for MASGA US shipbuilding project

    Jang Gwang-pil, vice president of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) Future Technology Research Institute, unveils the company’s…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Question, Samsung, Seoul
  • HYBE chief Bang questioned by police in stock fraud probe

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE chief Bang questioned by police in stock fraud probe

    Bang Si-hyuk (center in a black suit), founder and chairman of K-pop powerhouse HYBE Co., arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan…

    K-pop, purpose, Question, Seoul
  • S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea offers unlimited currency swap with US amid pressure over $350 bn fund

    Kim Jung-kwan (center), South Korean minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, returns to Seoul on Sept. 14 from New York…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Japan, purpose, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    For Korean workers detained for seven days after being swept up at the Georgia battery plant construction site, the word…

    Ewha, family, Koreans, North Korea, purpose, Question, travel
  • In defense of potato quality American morning show performances

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is coming up with aespa “Rich Man” but okay, let’s also look at ARTMS who reddit is way less…

    Question
  • Fans are so used to living vicariously through idols they forget THEY are not actually the ones getting awards or achievements

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think this is a given but at the same time I can’t help but think this anytime I see…

    history, Question
  • Charlie Kirk- curious to hear who Koreans think are behind his murder

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know what Americans are being told but I am curious what Koreans are being told and/ or what they…

    Koreans, Question
  • What Looks To Define 5th Gen Boy Groups (other than Conceptual trends)

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In this post I have explored what I think are the non conceptual/ musical trends that have defined this era…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, North Korea, Question
  • Expanding on my OC fan concept for a potential Kpop Demon Hunters sequel idea (Final Re-make)

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! Following up from my earlier post about Ryder (Would a country-rock rookie singer ever fit into a Kpop…

    BTS, Question, Seoul
  • Need help from a chung ang university student

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My sister is in korea for her studies while we are in europe. I’d like to surprise her for her…

    Question, study
  • Inheritance law- Current VS possibly new for 2028

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I have a question regarding inheritance tax. It seems like in 2028, the inheritance tax is aimed to be…

    Inheritance Tax, New Law, Parents, Question
  • Samgyetang—- thoughts from a newbie fan in NYC

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For starters, I find myself somewhat obsessed with samgyetang at the moment. I think it’s delicious and I’m somehow fascinated…

    Ewha, Korean Food, Question
  • Where Do the Rumors About Korea Come From?

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sometimes on places like Reddit, I come across claims that Korea suffers from extreme wealth inequality, widespread corruption, and severe…

    Koreans, KT, Question
  • Korean women target US military in landmark forced prostitution lawsuit

    Sep 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean women target US military in landmark forced prostitution lawsuit

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

    Military, Prostitution, Question
  • what would you do with these?

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    what would you do with these?

    saw these at H mart. they look so good! not sure how to prepare them. I’m new to asking this…

    Question
  • Seoul warns MASGA project at risk as $350 bn fund talks with Washington stall

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul warns MASGA project at risk as $350 bn fund talks with Washington stall

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff for policy South Korea’s negotiations with the US over the launch of…

    Donald Trump, fail, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Seoul, Warning
  • US likely to grant Samsung, SK Hynix conditional approval of chip equipment in China

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US likely to grant Samsung, SK Hynix conditional approval of chip equipment in China

    SK Hynix’s memory chip production line in China The US government is considering allowing Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix…

    China Relation, Discussion, Donald Trump, purpose, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • A thought about group names and if they are known internationally by that name or go by another name depending on the country/language

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I have been a stan of my ult boy group, TVXQ! since early 2004 and whilst watching a show…

    Japan, K-pop, Question
  • How do you perceive Korean food abroad? (Student research on soft power )

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m a student currently working on my research project about gastrodiplomacy, the use of food as a tool…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Question, study
  • Politician Faces Backlash Over Reporting Hyundai-LG Factory to Immigration Authorities

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Politician Faces Backlash Over Reporting Hyundai-LG Factory to Immigration Authorities

    A politician named Tori Branum, who claimed to have reported to immigration authorities about Korean conglomerate factories in Georgia, is…

    family, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, request, Social Media
  • D-4 visa with a criminal record?

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey all I was wondering if anyone has experience getting a D-4 visa with a criminal conviction? For context I’m…

    Advice, Question
  • Was it inevitable for you to get into K-pop?

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Do you think getting into K-pop was inevitable for you if so from what point and why? Or did you…

    K-pop, Question
  • Songs you’d immediately play once you “feel a slight a breeze” ?

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Basically pulling an aged old trend from the bird app where one will say “Just felt a slight breeze” while…

    LG, Question
  • If “KPOPPED Season 2” were to happen, which K-pop groups would you pick to appear on this show, please…?

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    [Disclaimer: the groups I’m about to list are purely for my opinions only. Please don’t give any hate to them…

    K-pop, Question
  • Black Bellflower Extract question

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I recently purchased a jar of Korean Black Bellflower extract. I opened it upon receiving to check it out,…

    Advice, KT, Question
  • Red Velvet’s Wendy Steps into the Cerulean: A High-Fashion Reading of “Cerulean Verge” Concept Imagery

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Red Velvet’s Wendy Steps into the Cerulean: A High-Fashion Reading of “Cerulean Verge” Concept Imagery

    Photo Credits: ASND In her third solo venture, Cerulean Verge, Wendy is not merely staging a musical return—she is curating a…

    K-pop, Question, Tokyo
  • Is what my Korean husband say about Korean women true?

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello all! I am coming here today because my husband and I are going through a really really difficult time…

    Perspectives, Question
  • Is it normal in Korea for 4 passengers to claim injuries after a gentle “press” and expect financial compensation. Is the system allowing fraud ?

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice or perspective from people who know how accidents and insurance usually work in…

    Advice, Jeju, Question
  • Culturally Significant Korean Media?

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I’ve had fun asking this question to friends recently, and as I’ve been learning Korean for a while I…

    LG, Question
  • XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Photo Credit: 257 Entertainment The K-pop group in question is XLOV (엑스러브), a co-ed group with four members: Wumuti, Rui,…

    germany, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Question, Social Media
  • Beyond the Spotlight: How K-Pop Idols Are Shaping the High-Fashion Editorial Renaissance

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Beyond the Spotlight: How K-Pop Idols Are Shaping the High-Fashion Editorial Renaissance

    K-pop’s relationship with high-fashion editorial pictorials in 2025 is not simply a fleeting flirtation, but a growing cultural symbiosis. In…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo
  • Man jailed for kicking female migrant worker in face

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Man jailed for kicking female migrant worker in face

    A South Korean man was sentenced to a one-year jail term for assaulting a female migrant worker at his workplace.…

    Medical, Question, request
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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