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  • lee soo man u will be dealt w wtf do u mean his new gg is full of kids and is lwk being sexualized like ok.

    Oct 22, 2026
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    LEE SOO MAN YOUR TIME WILL COME WATCH OUT!!!!! LEE SOO MAN👎👎👎👎 i hate him so much bc he’s a…

    Sex
  • I-dle needs to be appreciated more for their activism ❤️

    Oct 19, 2026
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    why is everyone downvoting this guys 😭 I-dle is my favourite girl group so this might be biased but they…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, LGBTQ+, Sex, Social Media
  • NCT, TRIPLES, IDNTT: are there other groups with LOADS of members and fluctuating units?

    Oct 19, 2026
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    ​ I recently discovered TripleS and their concept seems very cool: having many members and choosing the ones that fit…

    Sex
  • The extent of SM paws on demjointz’ DAW & credits

    Oct 19, 2026
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    Tagged as a shitpost bc i don’t really have anything to say about this. I also love a lot of…

    Sex
  • Where would you draw the line of appropriate debut age for youthful concepts?

    Oct 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This was a bit hard to put in words, but I’ve noticed something from modern fans these days. They want…

    Ewha, K-pop, Sex
  • Top 200: Most viewed 2nd generation songs on YouTube

    Oct 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    After watching few of K-Ville’s(what a great channel btw, check it out) regarding most viewed kpop songs each year, i…

    Japan, Sex, Suga
  • illit’s “sexualized” police uniform controversy

    Oct 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    so koreans have been complaining about illits police uniform for being sexual, and international fans have been flaming koreans for…

    Controversy, Koreans, Sex
  • LSM needs to be investigated for allowing the creation of an AI chatbot of his MINOR girl group

    Oct 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know K-pop has always had a problem with sexualizing minors which is disgusting and I do not condone it…

    K-pop, Sex
  • A2O’s Aijing should be removed from the group.

    Oct 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As above. Before you make a comment (and I welcome all), please read through the whole piece carefully. There’s a…

    apology, BTS, Celebrity, driver, family, netizens, Parents, Protest, Sex
  • I’m so happy K was able to debut as a 1997 in 5th gen

    Oct 14, 2026
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    I just noticed that K (&Team) is 1997-liner and debuted in 5th gen but he’s the same age of some…

    BTS, Sex
  • Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

    Oct 14, 2026
    in News

    Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house,…

    Sex, sexual assault
  • Women kpop fans, do you feel differently about male fans joining the space?

    Oct 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking about something regarding the gender divide in kpop fandoms and I’m curious to hear different perspectives, especially…

    Perspectives, Question, Sex
  • My takes on things that are based on recent posts and incidents going on in K-pop.

    Oct 10, 2026
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    Disclaimer: A lot of these takes are based on recent posts on other K-pop Reddit forums and incidents that have…

    BTS, Controversy, fail, K-pop, K-pop industry, Sex
  • question: parenthood/marriagw for male vs female idols

    Oct 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    why does a female kpop idol getting pregnant and/or married essentially end her career, followed by extreme public backlash and…

    Fame, Question, Sex
  • Cornell brings in ex-Justice official to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

    Oct 6, 2026
    in News

    ITHACA, N.Y. — A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university…

    Justice, Sex, sexual assault, Sexual Harassment
  • BABYMONSTER Chiquita looked so mature but she’s still a MINOR?

    Oct 6, 2026
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    Before even Baemon debuted in 2023, Chiquita, the maknae, already caught my attention, and she has been my bias ever…

    KT, Sex
  • Cornell building sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to gang rape complaint

    Oct 5, 2026
    in News

    ITHACA, New York — Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as…

    Justice, Protest, Punishment, Question, Sex, sexual assault
  • Why is every individual member subreddit full of gooners?

    Oct 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Like it’s actually fucking crazy. I know this site skews towards male, but damn near every idol’s subreddit I’ve found…

    Sex
  • Ranking concerts i have been to this year

    Oct 3, 2026
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    This is my first time going to concerts. I have made the achievement of earning adult money and doing whatever…

    BTS, KT, Sex
  • Cornell and Burning Sun: What’s behind the comparisons?

    Oct 1, 2026
    in News

    SEATTLE — The sexual assault allegations involving seven current and former Cornell University students are drawing comparisons to Korea’s Burning…

    Korean American, Prostitution, Question, Scandal, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault, TCL
  • ratings and mini reviews of September comebacks

    Oct 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    8/10 YEON, E.SO — SEORI — 14/09/2026 — single LE SSERAFIM — MADE MY NIGHT — 14/09/2026 — single —…

    LG, Sex
  • “Korean accused in Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case is grandson of former Prime Minister Lee Hong-koo,” claim spreads online | “美 코넬대 ‘집단 성폭행’ 가해 韓인은 이홍구 전 총리 손자” 온라인 확산

    Oct 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A claim is spreading online that a Korean student who has been identified as an alleged perpetrator and sued in…

    family, Parents, Sex, Social Media
  • US users turn to Korean netizens in hunt for Cornell defendant Winston Lee

    Sep 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    SEATTLE — The sprawling online hunt for information about Winston Lee, a Korean student who is among seven defendants in…

    family, Korean American, Military, netizens, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault, Social Media
  • US users turn to Korean netizens in hunt for Cornell defendant Winston Lee

    Sep 29, 2026
    in News

    SEATTLE — The sprawling online hunt for information about Winston Lee, a Korean student who is among seven defendants in…

    netizens, Sex, sexual assault, Social Media
  • Criminal case reopened in Cornell sexual assault case involving Korean student

    Sep 28, 2026
    in News

    SEATTLE — A Korean student named as one of seven defendants in a sexual assault lawsuit involving Cornell University is…

    Sex, sexual assault
  • Theme:Vocal Positions in K‑pop Girl Groups

    Sep 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    When we talk about “the greatest vocal member in K‑pop girl group history” or “the GOAT female idol vocalist,” who…

    history, Japan, Sex
  • Korean believed among 7 named in Cornell lawsuit alleging drugging, sexual assault

    Sep 25, 2026
    in News

    SEATTLE — A student believed to be Korean is among seven current and former Cornell University students named as defendants…

    Korean American, Sex, sexual assault, Social Media
  • What percentage of gooners would you say are actually legitimate kpop stans who would financially support a group?

    Sep 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So on twitter you have knsfw pages who are entirely dedicated to sexualizing idols and being weird to them, including…

    Question, Sex
  • Daesung is a super good and attractive (and sexy!) performer, I was absolutely in awe

    Sep 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Went to Bigbang’s concert last saturday in Paris. First of all, HELL YEAH that was the best concert of my…

    Sex
  • Marketing portrays K-pop artists as gods

    Sep 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If we analyze this in depth beyond whether K-pop is enjoyable or whether the entire South Korean K-pop scene is…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Sex
  • There is a non-zero chance we have entered the age of purposeful, company-directed rage-baiting by idols for attention

    Sep 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not hyper-focusing on idol names because this isn’t personal to them; honestly, it’s more about SM, their company. Everyone…

    BTS, fail, Kakao, LG, purpose, Sex, Stress
  • Which 5th gen groups do you think will manage to survive past 4/5 years? (details below, it’s based on a study I saw)

    Sep 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw some weeks ago on Instagram an analysis of how many groups survive past 3 years in their career,…

    Sex, study
  • North Korean defector recounts trafficking, sexual abuse in China in U.S. congressional hearing

    Sep 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/BigCandidate5471 [link] [comments]

    North Korea, Sex
  • groups that openly talked about not wanting to do an “easily-viral” title track (this year possibly)

    Sep 17, 2026
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    XLOV’s leader Wumuti talked about how Serve wasn’t on paper the best choice as a title track because it’s not…

    Sex
  • I’m bored at so many 5th gen groups debuting with very poor actual (singing) talent.

    Sep 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Like, I don’t care if they’re amazing dancers. Having 1 (or 2, if the group has 6+ ppl) members who…

    Sex
  • Unpopular Opinion. Do you agree with my opinion?

    Sep 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel that KATSEYE looks more like SISTAR’s daughter than KISS OF LIFE via their concepts, their vibe are suitable…

    Sex
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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