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  • Who are your favourite all-rounders, who are at least an 8/10 in both vocals, dancing AND rapping?

    Aug 28, 2026
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    First names that popped up in my head: – Key of Shinee – Seonghwa of Ateez – Han of Stray…

    Sex
  • How well do you guys think Day By Day, Sexy Love, and Number 9 would had performed if the scandal didn’t happened?

    Aug 26, 2026
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    I am going to be honest, I have fallen into a T-ara rabbit hole the past week. Recently I was…

    Controversy, history, Question, Scandal, Sex
  • How do you guys thin Day By Day, Sexy Love, and Number 9 would had performed if the scandal didn’t happened?

    Aug 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am going to be honest, I have fallen into a T-ara rabbit hole the past week. Recently I was…

    Controversy, history, Question, Scandal, Sex
  • The reason why fans of girl groups call people that criticize the bold outfits/choreography of the members “puritans” is because the same standards are not held towards boy groups.

    Aug 26, 2026
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    Disclaimer: The sexualization of women in the entertainment industry should be called out as companies have exploited women for many…

    Discussion, K-pop, Question, Sex
  • The reason why fans treat the bold actions of female acts and male acts differently is more than just misogyny.

    Aug 24, 2026
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    Disclaimer: I am not saying that misogyny does not play a factor in this as it does play a very…

    Discussion, Feminism, history, K-pop, Question, Sex
  • Military Service Flowchart for Overseas Koreans, Dual Nationals, K-Diaspora/Adoptees and Gyopo

    Aug 24, 2026
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    30M Korean born and raised abroad, completed my military service from 2020 to 2022. I frequently see posts on this…

    Advice, Ewha, family, history, Justice, Korean Military, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Sex, Stress, study, Survey, travel, Warning
  • What the hell is going on with this situation lately?

    Aug 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think the line between admiring idols and just straight-up gooning is getting thinner every month. Not gonna lie, the…

    Sex
  • KCON LA 2026 ZEROBASEONE Sexy back cover (original: Justin Timeberlake) thoughts

    Aug 18, 2026
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    This cover was entirely unexpected but on brand for their new musical direction (there were a lot of Justin Timberlake…

    Sex
  • We need to have a serious discussion about Katseye

    Aug 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay, I genuinely need to talk about this because at this point I don’t understand what the plan is for…

    Discussion, KT, Sex
  • Katseye has gone too far. Now they are just wearing Thongs in MV. I’m done.

    Aug 14, 2026
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    My god I saw there was a new song by them and I was actually going to watch the video……

    Sex, Teenager
  • What can Kiss of Life do to have their resurgence?

    Aug 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    is it just me or was kiss of life’s peak too short-lived? for a couple of months, they were really…

    K-pop, Sex
  • US soldier in South Korea sentenced in assault, abusive sexual contact case

    Aug 12, 2026
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    US soldier in South Korea sentenced in assault, abusive sexual contact case

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

    Sex
  • Banned and Stale Topics.

    Aug 11, 2026
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    This post is permanently pinned so that all sub users can be aware of our banned topics. It will be…

    Discussion, Scandal, Sex, Warning
  • ‘We Are Deeply Sorry’: Korea Football Association Apologises Over ‘Sexual Bribery’ as Police Weigh Massage Parlour Probe

    Aug 10, 2026
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    ‘We Are Deeply Sorry’: Korea Football Association Apologises Over ‘Sexual Bribery’ as Police Weigh Massage Parlour Probe

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

    Sex
  • the hate wonyoung gets is actually crazy

    Aug 10, 2026
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    I’m not really an IVE or wonyoung fan in particular but ofc, I’ve seen a fairly decent share of reels…

    Crime, K-pop, Sex
  • KFA apologizes over sexual entertainment allegations involving foreign referees

    Aug 8, 2026
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    KFA apologizes over sexual entertainment allegations involving foreign referees

    submitted by /u/Beginning-Passion676 [link] [comments]

    Sex
  • We know many English lyrics in kpop are weird or corny, but what are songs with great English lyrics?

    Aug 7, 2026
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    I propose Tablo’s duet version of Eyes Nose Lips (Taeyang). He rewrote it in English and the lyrics are so…

    Sex
  • the boyz comeback should be sexy and mature

    Aug 6, 2026
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    why? they are older group. they are handsome. not many in kpop currently doing this concept. they been quiet because…

    Sex
  • JTBC reveals that KFA provided foreign referees with “sexual entertainment” during 2014 World Cup and 2012 Olympic Qualifiers

    Aug 6, 2026
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    Note that “sexual entertainment” was used due to a lack of a better term. The article says “성접대” which can…

    Sex
  • Who are your favourite (non-idol) producers? And your top5/10 songs by them

    Aug 5, 2026
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    I rarely pay attention to producers of the songs I listen to, so I think this will also be helpful…

    Sex
  • What are some of the most unique/rare languages featured in kpop lyrics?

    Aug 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Today I encountered: Latin in Icarus by Onewe Italian in a Heart Of Woman (as an Italian person, I was…

    K-pop, Sex
  • albums that feel most cohesive as a full project to you? (and also a chill kill appreciation post)

    Aug 4, 2026
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    i was listening to red velvet’s chill kill album and was thinking about how every song on the album absolutely…

    coffee, purpose, Sex
  • Is this stand in front of Seoul station the whole year, 24/7?

    Aug 1, 2026
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    Is this stand in front of Seoul station the whole year, 24/7?

    https://preview.redd.it/tqsonbx7tpgh1.png?width=940&format=png&auto=webp&s=17ba4c7e4e5f6be82b5b20137cdced3eb8822e87 I was in South Korea for about a month, and each time I travelled through Seoul station I ran…

    Seoul, Sex, travel
  • July releases – ratings and mini reviews

    Jul 31, 2026
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    💿 = single 📀 = album or mini-album 9/10 💿 💙 ACE — SILK DROP — obsessed 💿 💙 BTS…

    BTS, Japan, KT, Sex
  • Are there any female idols with olive undertones?

    Jul 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m mostly a bg Stan so I don’t really have ideas about ggs. But I wanna take style and kinda…

    Sex
  • When sympathy marketing goes wrong: that time EPEX tried to build a career on an apathetically done dance challenge and was completely rejected

    Jul 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    To make a long story slightly shorter, Leehan from Boynextdoor did a dance challenge video with Baekseung from Epex in…

    Controversy, Crime, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • oldest girl groups who had a comeback in the past 12 months?

    Jul 28, 2026
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    2011: Apink – mini album – RE:LOVE 2014: Mamamoo – single – 4Flowes Red Velvet – mini album – Velvet…

    Sex
  • Jin, Unhurried: Inside ELLE Korea x Gucci’s Portrait of a Man Who Already Won

    Jul 27, 2026
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    Jin, Unhurried: Inside ELLE Korea x Gucci’s Portrait of a Man Who Already Won

    The room is dark wood and gold leaf — a hotel interior that looks older than the century it’s actually…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Military, Photography, Sex
  • 4 in 10 Korean men paid for sex at least once; youth exploitation age drops to 14

    Jul 24, 2026
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    4 in 10 Korean men paid for sex at least once; youth exploitation age drops to 14

    submitted by /u/Grouchy_Medium_6851 [link] [comments]

    Sex
  • “I’m sorry, so don’t tell anyone”… a Korean father sexually assaulted his 12-year-old daughter

    Jul 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

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  • Seoul launches playbook to help call centers deal with hostile callers

    Jul 24, 2026
    in News
    Seoul launches playbook to help call centers deal with hostile callers

    For millions of Seoul residents, dialing 120 connects them to a 24-hour lifeline for city transit schedules, social welfare inquiries…

    Japan, KT, Seoul, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Ukraine
  • Am i the only one who feels uncomfortable/weird seeing how cortis is styled sometimes?

    Jul 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Everyone first noticed it when they put seonghyeon shirtless in one of the photoshoots and i was so suprised to…

    Sex
  • your top 3 vocalists for each generation

    Jul 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    not necessarily the ones who would be objectively the best, but the ones who are your personal favourite, the ones…

    Sex
  • Gyeonggi Province reinforces legal lifeline for foreign survivors of gender-based violence

    Jul 20, 2026
    in News
    Gyeonggi Province reinforces legal lifeline for foreign survivors of gender-based violence

    For foreign residents in Korea, navigating the aftermath of sexual assault or domestic abuse can be terrifying. Attempting to report…

    Japan, Justice, Sex, sexual assault
  • “Even prison will not save you”: unmarried young Korean women feared sexual enslavement in Imperial Japan’s wartime labor conscription, but officials said evaders would be imprisoned and then conscripted anyway (September 1944)

    Jul 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Even prison will not save you”: unmarried young Korean women feared sexual enslavement in Imperial Japan’s wartime labor conscription, but officials said evaders would be imprisoned and then conscripted anyway (September 1944)

    By early 1944, months before Japan formally promulgated the Women’s Labor Volunteer Corps Ordinance in August 1944, reports from colonial…

    BTS, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, Japan, LG, Military, Punishment, purpose, Question, Sex, travel
  • what are some of the longest-running kpop groups that still do activities together on a YEARLY basis (either comebacks or concerts)

    Jul 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Often many groups are listed as technically active and yet they do stuff together once every several years. What are…

    Sex
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Latest Korean News

  • More Koreans buy dollars as won strengthens against greenbackAugust 28, 2026
    When the won-dollar exchange rate fell below the 1,400-won mark… Read more: More Koreans buy dollars as won strengthens against greenback
  • 65% of S. Koreans support nuclear armament: pollAugust 28, 2026
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    It is noticeable that there is a lack of Korean… Read more: Forget England, Kim Min-su turns Korean attention to Scotland
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    A fire broke out after an explosion at a paint… Read more: 3 killed, 2 injured in paint ingredient factory fire in Cheonan

Latest Community Feeds

  • Korea enacts tough new rules to crack down on ticket scalpingAugust 29, 2026
  • U.S. Seeks $5.2 Billion Hike in South Korea’s Texas Power PlantAugust 29, 2026
  • Do South Koreans identify with the term “Joseon”?August 29, 2026
  • How did Blackpink managed to become the only girl group to perform and sell out a stadium in Korea compared to their girl group peers in K-pop?August 29, 2026
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  • I think dodree’s fandom name should be dreemersAugust 28, 2026
  • Government Unveils Financial Support Packgage for Youth and Parents, Totalling Up to 196 million KRW ($142K USD) Over 34-Year Lifespan. Applies to Individuals Born After July 1, 2027August 28, 2026
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  • BTS’ surprise songs always remind me how insanely love their discography isAugust 28, 2026
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  • I tend to notice that groups with a negative reputation inside the K-pop Reddit community, tends to attract more fans that doesn’t understand this reputation surrounding them.August 28, 2026
  • Cortis Fans Overstepping Boundaries? Why Is This So Disturbing?August 28, 2026
  • Police agency issues special alert on disciplineAugust 28, 2026
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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