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  • Idols are real people, REAL👏🏻 PEOPLE👏🏻 CAN’T 👏🏻 QUEERBAIT 👏🏻

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Because Lara Raj is getting the queerbaiting allegations again, I’m here to remind you REAL PEOPLE CAN’T QUEER BAIT. I…

    Sex
  • The “bad” boys(MEN) in Kpop are back on Deck – Monsta X

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Monsta X is back with a full-group comeback, and as they are one of my favorite groups, I’m so happy…

    Sex
  • How far back can you watch sexy content before it becomes creepy/pedophilic?

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! Personally, I believe that if I watch an idol’s video from, like, 10 years ago, it’s kinda creepy bc…

    Sex
  • KATSEYE’s music needs to get better (unpopular opinion)

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This might be a REALLY unpopular opinion, but I don’t think KATSEYE’S music is really good; don’t get me wrong,…

    K-pop, Sex
  • The reason for NMIXX’s relative lack of general public popularity compared to its strong fandom is their title tracks’ lack of romance/sex appeal

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First off I want to make it very clear that none of what I say should be taken as an…

    KT, Sex
  • Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President

    President Donald Trump’s meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took an unexpected turn Monday when the U.S. leader decided…

    Crime, Donald Trump, history, Japan, Koreans, martial law, Military, modern history, North Korea, Prostitution, Sex, Tokyo, World War
  • Lesbians, how do you pick your male biases?

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m still figuring out my sexuality, so I hope this post doesn’t come off in the wrong way.…

    Curiosity, LG, LGBTQ+, Sex
  • What’s up with the recent increase in negative posts about Koreans on Reddit?

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been browsing Reddit a lot lately and have noticed what seems to be a significant increase in posts with…

    Koreans, LG, Sex, sexual assault
  • Kpop idols main attraction point being their innocence is very strange to me.

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Note: I am not a consumer of Kpop to the point where Im a fan but ive watched some of…

    BTS, K-pop, Sex
  • Devil by Changmin is one of the best EPs in K-pop, and Deserved Better. Here is a full & biased review!

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is not a new EP; it came out in 2022, but I still think it is one of the…

    history, K-pop, Peace, Sex, Warning
  • K-Pop Girl Group Tournament (Day 39): Oh My Girl vs. T-ARA

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Day 39 Results: AOA win by 10 votes! Vote for your favorite and as always poll closes in 24 hours!…

    K-pop, Sex
  • My K-pop Journey Told Through Relationship Tropes: The Exes, the First Loves, the Soulmates, Etc

    Aug 15, 2025
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    Inspired by https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopthoughts/comments/1fcu9mp/one_of_my_favorite_parts_about_kpop_is_that_it/ my writing is kinda bad… pls forgive me -> First Love: EXO -> Friends to Lovers: AESPA…

    K-pop, Parents, Sex
  • Should Soccer Star Son Heung-min Have Held an Umbrella for a Female Reporter?

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sheesh, I’ve heard there were people complaining about this, but the fact that this even got into the NYT article…

    Sex, Son Heung-min
  • Violent Crime Stats: US vs. Korea

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There were many Korean articles about Sonny’s umbrella ‘controversy’ originally engineered by a Korean feminist X user. The original post…

    Controversy, Crime, Korean American, Korean Art, purpose, Sex, Social Media
  • GIRLSET has the potential to surpass katseye

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    VCHA previously had this childish concept ig most prolly bcs of kaylee but now seeing them rebranded, the concept seems…

    Sex
  • What have you noticed that’s changed in K-pop after the pandemic?

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like a group like SISTAR or a soloist like Hyuna would have a harder time standing out with…

    K-pop, Sex
  • Korea’s IPO market revives as newly listed stocks surge

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s IPO market revives as newly listed stocks surge

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s initial public offering (IPO) market is reviving, with long-awaited companies such as the creator…

    BTS, request, Sex
  • Kpop idols trying to be sexy, often times looks inorganic to me

    Aug 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Most idols (regardless of gender) are conventionally attractive, beautiful or even ethereal. But, attractive does not equal sexy. I notice…

    Sex
  • Did KPop Demon Hunters use up all the Kpop references? Where does it go from here?

    Jul 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Netflix is likely releasing two sequels to KPDH and milking it for all it’s worth – but it led me…

    Sex
  • i feel bad for queer idols especially those who are in relationships

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i think it’s easier for them to date secretly because dispatch can’t expose same sex couples and if someone saw…

    Sex
  • International fans don’t actually understand the Seunghan situation

    Jul 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is pretty long, just to forewarn you. If you’re going to proceed, maybe grab a drink and some snacks…

    Crime, Discussion, history, Koreans, LG, netizens, Peace, Scandal, Sex, Stress
  • What’s the obsession with food-themed songs?

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Why are songwriters so obsessed with food-based songs where idols compare themselves to a type of food? I never know…

    Sex
  • Kris Wu may get more prison time; said to have privileges in prison

    Jul 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    An article reports that Kris Wu and his mother are now under scrutiny in China for tax evasion. Kris Wu…

    Crime, Sex, Social Media
  • I get so confused by idols, do you agree

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I love K-pop, but I do get confused by idols and how they want to either censor or not show…

    Ewha, K-pop, Sex
  • Honduras waives immunity of diplomat accused of sexual assault in Busan

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Honduras waives immunity of diplomat accused of sexual assault in Busan

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

    Busan, Sex, sexual assault
  • Pag bg okay lang mag kaldag kaldag pero pag gg na sexy Ang dance pinapabago Ang steps?

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Kairita minsan kapag pinabagi Yung steps ng gg dahil masyado daw sexy pero kapag BG na panay kaldag sa steps…

    Sex
  • Is it just me or is aespa way overhyped right now?

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing nonstop praise for aespa lately, people calling their songs 10/10, labeling them the “next Blackpink,” and saying…

    K-pop, Question, Sex
  • Korean TikToker Won Jeong, with 54.8M followers, Convicted of SA, Is Posting Again, and Millions Think He’s Innocent Due to Misinformation

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A TikToker named Won Jeong (원정맨), with over 54.8 million followers, was convicted of quasi-r*pe (준강간) in South Korea —…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, fail, Justice, KT, Punishment, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault
  • Katseye is not kpop. It’s pop and they produce exactly what the pop industry does

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m gonna play devils advocate. Sorry if my opinion is wrong: Katseye is pop. And they produce exactly what the…

    Scandal, Sex
  • Kpop has become “boring” and not bc of the music but bc of the toxic spaces K-pop stans themselves have created.

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been into kpop for about 7 yrs now, and recently the thing I’ve heard the most these past 2…

    K-pop, Sex
  • Hyundai premieres IONIQ 6 N: Latest motorsport DNA for electric age

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai premieres IONIQ 6 N: Latest motorsport DNA for electric age

    Hyundai premieres the IONIQ 6 N, its second high-performance EV under the N brand, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of…

    driver, Fame, Hyundai, Seoul, Sex
  • TAEIL has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison. Arrested in the courtroom following sentence.

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    At 2 p.m. on the 10th, the 26th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial…

    Crime, Naver, Punishment, Seoul, Sex
  • Megan from Katseye tangent (stupid rambling nothing srs)

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Katseye is great and I don’t have a bias but the more I learn about Megan the more I feel…

    Sex
  • Why it feel illegal to stan jennie, and not blackpink as a whole.

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I mean yea i like Rosie, love where she is going, jisoo is not that visible tbh usually, so i…

    Sex
  • Korean YouTuber arrested in Philippines over sexual abuse of minor

    Jul 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean YouTuber arrested in Philippines over sexual abuse of minor

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

    Sex
  • Do gay idols avoid scandals easier because they get mistaken for being good friends?

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Theoretically, if we put the whole stigma aside, wouldn’t it be easier for gay idols to date? All the absurd…

    Scandal, Sex
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Latest Korean News

  • SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026November 20, 2025
    SK Hynix’s DRAM plant in Icheon SK Hynix Inc., a… Read more: SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026
  • Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal planNovember 20, 2025
    (Courtesy of Yonap) The Korean won fell to its weakest… Read more: Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan
  • S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt statusNovember 20, 2025
    The National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor… Read more: S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status
  • Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting sharesNovember 20, 2025
    One of container ships built by Samsung Heavy Industries (Courtesy… Read more: Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting shares
  • Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOENovember 20, 2025
    (Courtesy of Samsung Display) Samsung Display Co., the panel-making arm… Read more: Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOE

Latest Community Feeds

  • South Korea Ranks No. 2 Globally in ChatGPT Revenue Despite Modest DownloadsNovember 26, 2025
  • 75% of South Koreans say migrants who pay taxes should get equal access to welfare: surveyNovember 26, 2025
  • September births up +8.6% rising 15 months straight, marriages surge +20%, as annual TFR in Q3 recovers 0.81November 26, 2025
  • Kkakdugi, in time for Thanksgiving dinnerNovember 26, 2025
  • [Labelled] After seeing that cute post earlier about Lufthansa airline’s bibimbap (비빔밥) instructions in Korean, I was inspired to have some for lunch today…November 26, 2025
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  • Lately Stray Kids’ Title tracks haven’t been hitting me as hard as they usually doNovember 26, 2025
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  • After seeing APT. and Golden in the GRAMMY noms, how are we feeling about K-pop finally getting some real recognition?November 26, 2025
  • NPU upstart Furiosa AI considers NASDAQ IPO after turning down Meta’s acquisition offerNovember 25, 2025
  • Canadian Minister of Industry Visits HD Hyundai Global R&D CenterNovember 25, 2025
  • Is it still good?November 25, 2025
  • What they fail to warn you about living with a Korean…November 25, 2025
  • 5 Beginner-Friendly Proteins for Korean Home Cooking — Kitchen Thought Tuesday V3November 25, 2025
  • I feel like rage trap music will be the next trend in kpopNovember 25, 2025
  • Haeum from KiiiKiii is facing heavy criticism in Korea right nowNovember 25, 2025
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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