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  • How important is the image of a chaebol?

    Jan 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve never seen chaebols getting into drug scandals, DUI or being party animals. How much of this is them covering…

    Scandal
  • do people still fw ravn from oneus??????

    Jan 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    im genuinely wondering because i assumed nobody did because his whole situation was so crazy, but i am also not…

    KT, Scandal
  • The idea of “Growing out of K-Pop” from a now casual fan.

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry if this is a little ranty, this is my first post and I wanted to discuss a topic that…

    K-pop, LG, Scandal, Stress
  • I think there surely was election fraud (by People’s Power Party, NOT by Democractic Party)

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (Note: Reposted due to title that I don’t think that being accurate.) It’s not the fraud during the ballot count.…

    Democracy, martial law, Peace, Scandal
  • Everything happening to T.O.P. is extremely unfair

    Jan 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Former BIGBANG member T.O.P. appeared in the second season of Squid Game, but was notably excluded from promotional videos alongside…

    Peace, Scandal, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • Do you guys have an interest in a Music-only K-Pop subreddit?

    Jan 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I took a break from Reddit since late 2022 because it simply became way too much for me to handle.…

    Discussion, K-pop, Scandal
  • If Machine Gun Kelly ever decides to get into a feud with a K-pop artist, which ones should he avoid the most?

    Jan 5, 2025
    in Community

    For those who don’t know Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. One thing he…

    K-pop, Question, Scandal
  • Regarding De:Va and their scandals and their future debut

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Community

    I know that De:Va’s pre-debut introduction to the world has been very rocky but I genuinely hope that they get…

    BTS, Celebrity, Crime, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Kia, KT, Scandal, Teenager
  • Updates For Investors to Get Payment In MagnaChip $3M Settlement

    Dec 30, 2024
    in Community

    Hey there, if there are some Magnachip investors here, I have some updates for you on the settlement they recently…

    Scandal
  • OT7 iKON had the potential to be as popular/mainstream as the other best 3rd Gen groups.

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    Not meant as a “which group is better/ iKON vs x” post. More of a “what if” scenario and popular…

    BTS, Ewha, Scandal
  • The most nonsensical survival show elimination I’ve ever seen. (Universe League)

    Dec 22, 2024
    in Community

    Spoilers ahead for episode 1-5. The perpetrator in question is the show Universe League, which so far has actually been…

    Question, Scandal
  • Which idol do you think would have the most potential to have a similar or close long lasting impact in the industry as G-Dragon does?

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    For the record, G-Dragon is the leader of BIGBANG and he has been known as the King of K-Pop. He…

    fail, K-pop, Scandal
  • how is it working with some idols dating

    Dec 20, 2024
    in Community

    so we can probably guess that some idols have girlfriends and boyfriends, im always curious how it works. do they…

    Scandal
  • Full history of South Korean politics to understand current situation.

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Community

    Hope you find this interesting, especially if you’re not conversant to the politics of South Korea. Before I go in,…

    Controversy, Crime, fail, family, history, Justice, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Scandal, Seoul
  • Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Protesters calling for the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrate news of his impeachment in Seoul. Photo: Anthony Wallace/Agence…

    cold war, Democracy, history, Japan, Justice, Koreans, KT, martial law, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Punishment, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • SM put aespa on a Bubble ban during the korean protests

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Community

    So….. today aespa came back to Bubble. The girls were talking about how long it’s been and how many things…

    Controversy, Protest, Scandal
  • What are some of the weirdest scandals/inciendents that happened in K-pop before 2020 ????

    Dec 11, 2024
    in Community

    I’m bored , and I want something to do . I’d like for K-pop stans , especially 1st-3rd generation stans…

    K-pop, Scandal
  • A deep dive into T.O.P and the insanity of the kpop industry.

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community

    Before starting, just a fair warning that this post will skim over subjects like EDs, suicide, and other mental health…

    Controversy, Crime, Curiosity, Fame, family, Punishment, Scandal, Warning
  • Why did BTS surpass everyone? My explanation.

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community

    I will talk about the time period from 2015 to 2019 because by that time , they were the undisputed…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, Scandal, Social Media
  • Song Reviews:: 2024 December 02 – December 04; Greatest Hits:: Chocolate – What To Do; Spotify Wrapped

    Dec 5, 2024
    in Community

    Hello, everyone! Lovely day today! I was holding on to this Greatest Hits until Spotify Wrapped came out because someone…

    Japan, purpose, Scandal
  • South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move

    Dec 4, 2024
    in News
    South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move

    South Korea’s Parliament voted to end martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the move, accusing opposition…

    Coupang, Democracy, Discussion, Justice, Koreans, Lawmakers, Medical, Military, North Korea, Politics, Protest, Question, Scandal, Seoul, Survey
  • Adulthood is kicking my ass, I miss being a full-time K-pop stan

    Nov 26, 2024
    in Community

    “What’s stopping you from being a K-Pop stan now?” ADULTHOOD. RESPONSIBILITIES. EVERYTHING. I still listen to K-pop and I check…

    K-pop, LG, Scandal, Stress
  • Likelihood of an Idol being successful after leaving their group and/or company…

    Nov 19, 2024
    in Community

    This question stems from Golden Child. I got interested in the group in late 2020, listened to some of their…

    K-pop, Question, Scandal
  • The mhj and nj fiasco might also affect illit long term, but not hybe

    Nov 17, 2024
    in Community

    Hybe is a conglomerate worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Their reputation (rightfully)took a hit amidst this scandal but they’ll…

    Scandal
  • Controversies/Scandals From 1st and 2nd Gen

    Nov 11, 2024
    in Community

    Seeing as Ryu Hwayoung is once again making headlines for comments regarding the T-ARA controversy, I was curious about more…

    Controversy, Scandal
  • Updates For Investors to Get Payment In MagnaChip $3M Settlement

    Nov 6, 2024
    in Community

    Hey there, if there are some Magnachip investors here, I have some updates for you on the settlement they recently…

    Scandal
  • Does anybody else is having a hard time to personally connect with k-pop after 3th generation?

    Oct 26, 2024
    in Community

    Nah it’s not a hate post or anything like that, I also follow lot of 4th generation idols and artists.…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, Scandal
  • When and why did the kpop industry get so serious?

    Oct 22, 2024
    in Community

    I got into K-pop around end of 2016 beginning of 2017 so really like peak 3rd gen K-pop. EVERYTHING was…

    K-pop, Scandal, Sex, Social Media
  • Fans need to be careful when talking about the Korean reactions to idol scandals

    Oct 14, 2024
    in Community

    Since this issue has started I have seen a lot from international fans about K-nets reaction to this recent ‘scandal’…

    Discussion, Koreans, Protest, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault, Social Media
  • Parental Abduction in South Korea

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community

    One day I want to write a far longer more detailed report on Courtney Lynn’s case. But for now, if…

    Advertisement, apology, family, Korean Language, Koreans, parental abduction, Parents, Scandal
  • Military IDs turned into deepfake porn: Exposing a Telegram room for degrading Korean servicewomen

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Deepfake, Korean Military, Military, Scandal
  • Yoon pardons key figures in Park Geun-hye influence-peddling scandal

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    Yoon pardons key figures in Park Geun-hye influence-peddling scandal

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

    Scandal
  • Liquidity crisis looms at S.Korea’s M Capital amid project financing mess  

    May 14, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Liquidity crisis looms at S.Korea’s M Capital amid project financing mess  

    Residential building construction site in Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s financing and finance leasing firm M Capital Co. is…

    BTS, Controversy, fail, Scandal, Seoul
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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