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  • The viral podcast about Jennie and IU should be talked about

    May 28, 2025
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    Just to clarify it’s this podcast where they talk about how top Korean celebrities can all be solicited for a…

    Celebrity, Justice, Scandal, Sex
  • Lee Jun-seok makes graphic remarks about sexual violence during family-friendly TV debate… “Resign,” “Child abuse” — growing outrage

    May 27, 2025
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    Lee Jun-seok makes graphic remarks about sexual violence during family-friendly TV debate… “Resign,” “Child abuse” — growing outrage

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    family, Sex
  • How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    May 27, 2025
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    How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    The US government has become increasingly explicit with its racism during the second Donald Trump administration. During a summit at…

    Discrimination, Discussion, Donald Trump, Lotte, middle-class, Protest, request, Sex, sexual assault, Stress
  • What would you change to make the gender ratio of Kpop more equal?

    May 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This thought came off the back of this interesting article that premises that music is losing young men, as seen…

    Cycling, Sex
  • Is this progressive or conservative?

    May 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m Korean, and I saw this on a site similar to Korean Reddit, where the writer’s younger sister said, “Mom,…

    Sex
  • Do you guys think bxg ship actually cause malexfemale idols not interacting as freely as before?

    May 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Everyone must already know about this popular opinion like “Dont ship malexfemale idols, they might be uncomfortable/awkward with other!” But…

    BTS, Sex
  • The Parasocial Pressure for Idols to Be Best Friends

    May 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    People talk a lot about how fans have parasocial relationships and don’t want their faves to date or interact with…

    family, Sex
  • Kwon Young-gook, “Anti-discrimination law, now not later” … Agreement ceremony with LGBTQ+ groups

    May 16, 2025
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    https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/politics/election/1197853.html Presidential candidate Kwon Young-gook of the Democratic Labor Party has stated on the 16th that the enactment of a…

    Discrimination, family, LG, LGBTQ+, Politics, Seoul, Sex
  • JTBC reveal Kim Moon-soo’s past: Mocking bereaved Sewol families and calling them “devils”, propagating fake rumors about families having “sexual intercourse with volunteers inside tents”

    May 14, 2025
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    JTBC reveal Kim Moon-soo’s past: Mocking bereaved Sewol families and calling them “devils”, propagating fake rumors about families having “sexual intercourse with volunteers inside tents”

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Sex
  • Judge Ji Guyoun’s face clearly visible in the whistleblower’s photo. The location is a high-end escort bar in Gangnam, Seoul.

    May 14, 2025
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    Judge Ji Guyoun’s face clearly visible in the whistleblower’s photo. The location is a high-end escort bar in Gangnam, Seoul.

    (Translator’s note: Judge Ji Guyoun is in charge of the martial law-related trial of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was…

    Controversy, Democracy, korean democracy, martial law, Scandal, Seoul, Sex
  • Stars who come out help reshape perceptions of LGBTQ community

    May 12, 2025
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    Just B’s Bain, Wassup’s Jiae among stars helping break stigma by coming out An increasing number of celebrities in Korea…

    K-pop, LG, Sex, Social Media, squid game, Working in Korea
  • Petition for exclusion of virtual child pornography (for example, anime) from Act on the Protection of Children and Youth against Sex offenses Offenses

    May 11, 2025
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    submitted by /u/lqoq [link] [comments]

    Sex
  • Recent tiktok challenge Meovv did with Seoin is very inappropriate for Ella’s age

    May 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The official Meovv account recently posed the Hands Up challenge done by Anna and Ella with a dancer tiktoker sexyseoin.…

    KT, Sex
  • Its quite exhausting to hear that anything female idols,whether adults or minors do is “for male attention only”

    May 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know not everyone is saying this and tbh im not that much into kpop spaces anymore than i am…

    Sex
  • Why is i-dle stantwt’s punching bag (and are kpop stans losing morals over hit tweets) ?

    May 3, 2025
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    I’m writing this post in regards to recent events regarding i-dle. I am a Neverland since 2018 and I have…

    Sex, Social Media
  • Korean police nab teenager behind deepfake sexual blackmail abuse on Telegram

    Apr 30, 2025
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    Korean police nab teenager behind deepfake sexual blackmail abuse on Telegram

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

    Deepfake, Sex, Teenager
  • Why Loona is my favorite romantic concept

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I heard it pointed out once that we say sex is taboo, then talk about sex basically all the time.…

    Affinity, fail, family, Question, Sex
  • jongseob appreciation rambles from a new p1ece

    Apr 27, 2025
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    okay so i’ve vaguely listened to p1’s music since debut but recently i’ve become a super fan of them and…

    BTS, Sex
  • Introduction/Appreciation thread for Just B for anyone who’s curious about them!

    Apr 26, 2025
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    So I’ve seen a lot of people express interest in Just B the past couple of days after Bain came…

    Discussion, family, Jeju, K-pop, KT, Sex, Shopping, Social Media
  • Digital sex crime ring ‘Pastor’s Room’ leader and 10 accomplices indicted

    Apr 23, 2025
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    Digital sex crime ring ‘Pastor’s Room’ leader and 10 accomplices indicted

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

    Crime, Sex
  • Jennie Coachella Review Live: just my thoughts on jennies performance

    Apr 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Opening: She kicked things off with Filter (I think?)—it was… fine. Not bad, just not super attention-grabbing either. The outfit…

    KT, Seoul, Sex
  • interested in being introduced to new groups with clean fandom spaces

    Apr 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hi, so i know this is pretty much uncommon – i don’t think i have seen a post about this…

    Sex
  • reaction towards bts members’ interaction with women and Heteronormativity in fandom

    Apr 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Heteronormativity is a problem in our society and army fandom space is no different. However in past 5 years, things…

    BTS, Sex
  • do fandom cleanses actually work? if so how?

    Apr 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    usually when a fandom gets out of hand or becomes too toxic, fans will start to urge a fandom cleanse…

    Ewha, K-pop, Scandal, Sex
  • Might be delulu, but what are the chances we get back sexy grown men typa song back in kpop ?

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I really miss my “TVXQ – Before U GO” , “MBLAQ – Smoky girl”, “2PM – ADTOY” kinda songs. Someone…

    Sex
  • The most random collab AND MAMA collab stage that you NEED to have happen?

    Apr 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Collabs between K-Pop artists are always fun and exciting to say. I think the reason is that, compared to how…

    Celebrity, K-pop, K-pop industry, Sex
  • K-pop exports boom as lifting of Chinese ban on K-wave looms large

    Mar 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop exports boom as lifting of Chinese ban on K-wave looms large

    BTS concert in Busan, South Korea in October 2022 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Exports of Korean popular music, or K-pop albums…

    BTS, Busan, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, Scandal, Seoul, Sex
  • Just watched Perfect Blue (1997) by Satoshi Kon and I felt uneasy

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi there, I think this is my first post here, and I hope this topic hasn’t already been discussed too…

    K-pop, Sex
  • I’m sick and tired of people weaponizing feminism and misogyny as a thought terminating phrase.

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know why but I feel like I am in the minority when I see some of what people…

    Feminism, Sex
  • A question for (ex-)fans of Jung Joon Young: How did you process the revelations about his crimes

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    TW: sexual violence Hey everyone, I’m currently working on a paper for university. It’s for a seminar about fans and…

    Crime, K-pop, purpose, Question, Sex, study
  • Curious about Korean celebrities…

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I had seen popular Korean movies in the past, but I am relatively new to K-dramas. I watched few that…

    K-drama, Sex
  • What are the worst kpop scandals/crimes?

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Basically the title. Some of the scandals I’m aware of are burning sun, BAP’s Himchan’s sexual assault case(s), 2NE1’s Park…

    Crime, Military, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault
  • Liking Music Shouldn’t Be a Moral Debate.

    Mar 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a tweet that said, “As a woman, you need to have at least one girl group that you…

    Discussion, fail, Feminism, K-pop, Peace, Scandal, Sex
  • The music in kpop and the discussions surrounding it.

    Mar 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think mine might be a little unpopular but I would love to see what are people’s thoughts on the…

    BTS, Discussion, Sex
  • Can yall help me read the instructions

    Mar 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Can yall help me read the instructions

    Please I really wanna make it! submitted by /u/ExpressExplanation87 [link] [comments]

    Sex
  • Hello! I need help to find a Stray kids song!!

    Feb 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think they sing ”she got that naughty kind of body-body” but im not sure 😭 Its fast pace and…

    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