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  • Late-night Korean comfort food and moody wine vibes 🍷

    May 24, 2026
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    Late-night Korean comfort food and moody wine vibes 🍷

    Spicy tteokbokki with house red wine. Sweet, spicy, rich, and strangely addictive together. One of the most underrated food pairings…

    Seoul
  • Too hot, too cold: Invisible war over Seoul subway AC

    May 23, 2026
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    Too hot, too cold: Invisible war over Seoul subway AC

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

    Seoul, Subway
  • Legend Roast Duck + Duck stew in Seoul

    May 23, 2026
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    Legend Roast Duck + Duck stew in Seoul

    📍 Hongsam Well-being Duck (홍삼웰빙오리) Location : 30, Achasan-ro 55-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea submitted by /u/Secure-Hedgehog-336 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Gongneung-dong, where Nowon has fun

    May 23, 2026
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    Gongneung-dong, where Nowon has fun

    Sick of a long commute out to Hongdae, Itaewon or Gangnam? Are you coming down from the northern parts of…

    Military, Seoul
  • What’s your most memorable food in Seoul?

    May 22, 2026
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    What’s your most memorable food in Seoul?

    submitted by /u/Chadddd92 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Oh Se-hoon Vows to Make Seoul World’s No. 3 City, Slams Property Policy

    May 22, 2026
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    Oh Se-hoon Vows to Make Seoul World’s No. 3 City, Slams Property Policy

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

    Seoul
  • Seoul stocks up late Friday morning after previous session’s rally

    May 22, 2026
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    Seoul stocks up late Friday morning after previous session’s rally

    Korean stocks traded higher late Friday morning, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors took a breather following the…

    Hyundai, Kia, Peace, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Gov’t to supply 90,000 rental homes in greater Seoul area for youths by 2027

    May 22, 2026
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    Gov’t to supply 90,000 rental homes in greater Seoul area for youths by 2027

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

    Seoul
  • i’m genuinely concerned on and2ble’s debut plan

    May 21, 2026
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    i think they’re moving a little bit too fast? when they released the tour show, i’m already eh? i’m not…

    Curiosity, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • ​[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)

    May 21, 2026
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    ​[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)

    TL;DR ​In the late 1980s, a 40-something housewife struggling with cabaret gambling debts poisoned five people, including her creditors and…

    BTS, Crime, family, history, Korean History, Korean House, Seoul
  • BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    May 21, 2026
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    BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    THE COVER THAT STOPPED THE INTERNET Before the ink was dry, before the first collector’s copy shipped from Seoul, the…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Stress, Teenager, Warning
  • Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategy

    May 21, 2026
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    Huawei Korea holds partner summit to push AI infrastructure strategy

    Huawei Korea hosted a partner summit in Seoul on Wednesday, bringing together approximately 200 domestic partners and industry representatives to…

    Putin, Seoul
  • Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibition

    May 21, 2026
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    Defense ministry hosts advanced robotics, AI defense tech exhibition

    The defense ministry on Thursday hosted an exhibition featuring advanced defense technologies based on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), officials…

    Military, Seoul
  • Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestone

    May 21, 2026
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    Harvesting diplomacy: Korea’s Africa rice initiative hits 10,000-ton milestone

    A Korean-backed rice initiative in Africa has crossed a symbolic milestone, producing more than 10,000 tons of rice seed in…

    Seoul
  • Advice for relationship

    May 20, 2026
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    Hi everyone, I’m new here and I really need your opinions. I have a trip to Korea coming up soon,…

    Advice, Korean Guy, Seoul, travel
  • Rainy night in Seoul

    May 20, 2026
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    Rainy night in Seoul

    submitted by /u/Sting-Reversal417 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Capitalizing on summit, Seoul seeks to draw Japanese tourists to historic enclave

    May 20, 2026
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    Capitalizing on summit, Seoul seeks to draw Japanese tourists to historic enclave

    Following a high-profile bilateral summit between the leaders of Korea and Japan in Andong, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…

    Japan, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Seoul calls North, South Korea ‘two states’ for first time in unification white book

    May 20, 2026
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    Seoul calls North, South Korea ‘two states’ for first time in unification white book

    How does the sub feel about the direction of policy? Given North Korea’s harden stance, and with the failures of…

    fail, Military, North Korea, Peace, Seoul
  • ZB1: “We Chose Each Other — Now Watch Us Ascend”

    May 20, 2026
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    ZB1: “We Chose Each Other — Now Watch Us Ascend”

    Five members. One unbreakable name. ZEROBASEONE steps into their most cinematic era yet — and they’re not looking back. There’s…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Sex, Tokyo
  • Digital copy of “The Art of Korean Cooking” Onjiŭm

    May 19, 2026
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    Hello, all – I’m hoping to find a digital copy of “The Art of Korean Cooking” Onjiŭm. I am unable…

    Seoul
  • Lost in translation no more: Seoul overhauls subway app for foreign riders

    May 19, 2026
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    Lost in translation no more: Seoul overhauls subway app for foreign riders

    Seoul’s metropolitan transit agency announced on Tuesday a thorough redesign of its mobile navigation app, aiming to strip away the…

    Japan, Seoul, Subway, travel
  • (LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.

    May 18, 2026
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    (LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.

    SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) — The head of Starbucks Korea was dismissed Monday after the coffee chain faced strong backlash…

    apology, coffee, Controversy, Democracy, family, history, martial law, Military, Seoul, Social Media
  • Looking for honest local food recommendations in Seoul (Hannam / Seongsu / Apgujeong)

    May 18, 2026
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    Looking for honest local food recommendations in Seoul (Hannam / Seongsu / Apgujeong)

    Hi everyone! 👋 I’m visiting Seoul this weekend and I’m really excited to explore the food scene 🍽️ I saved…

    Seoul
  • Transport Ministry to launch audit into Seoul gov’t after construction defect was found at GTX platform

    May 18, 2026
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    Transport Ministry to launch audit into Seoul gov’t after construction defect was found at GTX platform

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

    Seoul
  • Gamjajeon(potato pancake) & Bossam(boiled pork wraps)…🍜

    May 18, 2026
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    Gamjajeon(potato pancake) & Bossam(boiled pork wraps)…🍜

    Famous restaurant in seongsu, seoul 😋 submitted by /u/Intrepid-Radish1093 [link] [comments]

    Bossam, Pork, Seoul
  • KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    KOSPI Whipsaws Before Closing Above 7,500 While Won-Dollar Rate Holds Above 1500

    On the afternoon of May 18, the won-dollar exchange rate and KOSPI figures were displayed on an electronic board at…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Genesis BBQ chairman wins CEO award

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    Genesis BBQ chairman wins CEO award

    The chairman of major fried chicken franchise Genesis BBQ was honored Friday for the company’s domestic and global businesses as…

    Genesis, Seoul
  • Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

    May 18, 2026
    in News
    Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

    Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union resumed government-led wage mediation talks Monday in a last-ditch effort to avert a…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Went to the Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall over the weekend

    May 18, 2026
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    Went to the Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall over the weekend

    The 민주화운동기념관, or Democracy and Human Rights Memorial Hall, is a museum and memorial in Seoul built around the former…

    Democracy, history, Korean History, Military, Seoul
  • ‘Tearing down barriers’: North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years | South Korea

    May 17, 2026
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    ‘Tearing down barriers’: North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years | South Korea

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

    North Korea, Seoul
  • No major gap exists between S. Korea, US over wartime OPCON transfer timeline: nat’l security adviser

    May 17, 2026
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    No major gap exists between S. Korea, US over wartime OPCON transfer timeline: nat’l security adviser

    Korea and the United States have little difference in the ongoing discussions over Seoul’s push to retake wartime operational control…

    Discussion, Seoul
  • Have you ever tried FRIED Jokbal (Crispy Pork Trotters) in Seoul? 🐖🔥 Cross-posted my short video! 🍜💧

    May 17, 2026
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    Have you ever tried FRIED Jokbal (Crispy Pork Trotters) in Seoul? 🐖🔥 Cross-posted my short video! 🍜💧

    Hi everyone! 👋✨ As someone who loves exploring and capturing the hidden culinary gems of Seoul, I wanted to share…

    Pork, Seoul
  • Seoul, the world’s capital for bridges

    May 17, 2026
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    Seoul, the world’s capital for bridges

    submitted by /u/Inner_Chemist3695 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • H.O.W: Five Hearts, One Legacy — K-pop’s Most Daring Debut of 2026

    May 17, 2026
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    H.O.W: Five Hearts, One Legacy — K-pop’s Most Daring Debut of 2026

    H.O.W rewrites the debut playbook — and the K-pop era itself There is a silence before a debut that the…

    Controversy, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Perspectives, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul
  • IU marks birthday with donation to vulnerable groups

    May 16, 2026
    in News
    IU marks birthday with donation to vulnerable groups

    Singer-actor IU donated 300 million won ($200,160) to mark her birthday, Saturday, accoring to her agency Edam Entertainment. The donation…

    living alone, Medical, Seoul, Teenager
  • [MORNING CALM TALES] Adventures on Seoul Metro’s Green Line

    May 16, 2026
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    [MORNING CALM TALES] Adventures on Seoul Metro’s Green Line

    One of the quiet joys of my first two years in Seoul in the early 1990s was riding the subway…

    Seoul, Subway
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Latest Korean News

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    글로벌 영양 과학 기업 디에스엠퍼메니쉬(dsm-firmenich)가 식물성 오메가-3를 고령화 시대 건강수명… Read more: 디에스엠퍼메니쉬, 한국식품과학회서 식물성 오메가-3 역할 제시
  • Agoda fined $1.7 mil. for hidden fees, obscure refund policiesJuly 7, 2026
    Korea’s media and communications regulator said Monday that it fined… Read more: Agoda fined $1.7 mil. for hidden fees, obscure refund policies
  • Prosecutors raid Gwangju police station over leak of murder case detailsJuly 7, 2026
    The prosecution on Tuesday raided a police station in the… Read more: Prosecutors raid Gwangju police station over leak of murder case details
  • Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investmentsJuly 7, 2026
    The head of the nation’s financial regulator said Tuesday excessive… Read more: Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investments
  • Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval historyJuly 7, 2026
    A full-scale replica of Korea’s historic diplomatic vessel, the Joseon… Read more: Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history

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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