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  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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]

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

    Sex
  • halfway through July, here’s ratings and mini-reviews of the comebacks I checked out

    Jul 15, 2026
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    MINI-ALBUMS SUPER JUNIOR 83Z — PROMISE — 8/10 — my first SuJu thing and I def should explore them more!…

    K-pop, Sex
  • I just don’t get why Cortis is so hyped up

    Jul 15, 2026
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    My cousins, friends, neighbours, and coworkers are obsessed with Cortis. They buy tons of their merch, stream their songs nonstop,…

    BTS, Sex, Social Media, travel
  • strongly vocal-based groups with

    Jul 14, 2026
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    these days I find myself so in love with Shinee and OT5 TVXQ, their live vocals are so impressive and…

    Sex
  • Anti Korean posts make me feel so sad and angry

    Jul 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been on twitter recently and interacted with different kinds of people on there. It makes me feel angry…

    Crime, history, Japan, netizens, Sex, World War
  • [ANNOUNCEMENT] CHANGES TO BANNED TOPICS

    Jul 9, 2026
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    For the past few months, the mods have been discussing our banned topics. There were five, plus two topics that…

    Discussion, Scandal, Sex, Warning
  • Prosecutors raid Gwangju police station over leak of murder case details

    Jul 7, 2026
    in News
    Prosecutors raid Gwangju police station over leak of murder case details

    The prosecution on Tuesday raided a police station in the southwestern city of Gwangju as part of its investigation into…

    fail, Question, Sex, stabbing
  • the yeonjun “섹시/sexy” controversy is so dumb

    Jul 6, 2026
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    ok so for context theres a variety show where txt raises a baby and theres this one clip here where…

    Controversy, Ewha, Question, Sex
  • In 1944, Imperial Japan formally conscripted almost all unmarried Korean women ages 12-40 into a forced labor system that had already been used for years to traffic laborers into sex slavery according to testimonies of former comfort women

    Jul 2, 2026
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    On August 23, 1944, Imperial Japan promulgated the Women’s Labor Volunteer Corps Ordinance. This ordinance gave the state a formal…

    fail, family, germany, Japan, Koreans, LG, Military, Punishment, Question, Sex, Tokyo
  • Honestly,what has katseye done besides releasing polarizing music?

    Jul 1, 2026
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    I get not liking their music. I don’t either and I am a loud critic of it because I think…

    Crime, Sex
  • Inside South Korea’s Thriving Digital Sex Abuse Machine

    Jul 1, 2026
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    Inside South Korea’s Thriving Digital Sex Abuse Machine

    AI is supercharging South Korea’s online ecosystem of illegal filming and sexual exploitation, shifting men from consumers to producers. submitted…

    Sex
  • i hope closeted queer idols have a safe supportive system in their private lives

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    it’s true that different idols handle it differently. i’m sure there are some who are comfortable with not sharing their…

    family, Sex
  • I think I figured out YG “strategy’ for GG

    Jun 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ok so I think Ik what he is doing (I’m sure there are people who have figured this out before…

    Sex
  • What is the general consensus on smut in RLP fanfics?

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A lot of my friends read k-pop RLP fanfics, especially those with smut in it, and I’ve honestly always found…

    K-pop, Sex
  • this week has been packed of great releases

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    EVAN – RIDE OR DIE – It’s giving rock and a bit yearning and OMG IT’S INSANE!!! I’m not an…

    Sex
  • How do you think Hybe x Geffen will change in the next 3-6 years?

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all – NO HATE! When I look at HYBE x Geffen, I notice their artistic direction leans toward…

    Sex
  • Is it valid to say that KATSEYE is a comforting group?

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think they’re my ult rn, despite not being K-pop, but not because of the music and performances they released,…

    Ewha, K-pop, Politics, Sex
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Latest Korean News

  • Jeju Island turns wind profits into summer lifelinesAugust 7, 2026
    On an island globally renowned for its pristine coastline and… Read more: Jeju Island turns wind profits into summer lifelines
  • 40 C in Seoul, 15 C in Taebaek: Mountain town defying Korea’s heat waveAugust 7, 2026
    As asphalt softens under a relentless heat wave in Seoul,… Read more: 40 C in Seoul, 15 C in Taebaek: Mountain town defying Korea’s heat wave
  • Lee pledges to remedy damage caused by state violenceAugust 7, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to redress damage caused… Read more: Lee pledges to remedy damage caused by state violence
  • State audit agency apologizes for sitting commissioner’s indictmentAugust 7, 2026
    The Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) apologized Friday after… Read more: State audit agency apologizes for sitting commissioner’s indictment
  • From BIGBANG to BLACKPINK: The man behind YG’s viral performance videosAugust 7, 2026
    Executive producer Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment centers his production… Read more: From BIGBANG to BLACKPINK: The man behind YG’s viral performance videos

Latest Community Feeds

  • Baby’s first 게장August 7, 2026
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  • South Korean seniors are choosing airports to stay cool amid record-breaking heatwaveAugust 7, 2026
  • Annoying how everyone is trying to make money off of K-something! Get it right then.August 7, 2026
  • Death of Japanese Influencer Renews Scrutiny of K-pop Fandom Harassment. Mina Chan, a Japanese influencer based in South Korea, killed herself while broadcasting live from her Seoul apartment in the early hours of Wednesday, police revealed.August 7, 2026
  • has winter from aespa always been this fine??August 7, 2026
  • Do you think NCT Jaehyun knows how much Sung Hanbin admires him?August 7, 2026
  • Idols who are perceived very differently depending on who you ask?August 7, 2026
  • Korean ‘ants’ swarm back to Wall Street as KOSPI rout dents homecoming driveAugust 7, 2026
  • Hwang Hee sparks backlash with ‘bus house’ youth housing idea in South KoreaAugust 7, 2026
  • Convenience Store Food Guilt in Korea?August 7, 2026
  • Thank You Pocari, for keeping us alive in this heat. Stay Hydrated.August 7, 2026
  • Why did the M Countdown MC trio (Sung Hanbin, Jaehyun & Sohee) get so much media attention compared to other music show MCs?August 7, 2026
  • An Elephant Train carrying visitors during the opening ceremony of Seoul Grand Park. (1984)August 7, 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