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  • Jiwoo of NMIXX: The Sound of Becoming

    Feb 19, 2026
    in Feeds
    Jiwoo of NMIXX: The Sound of Becoming

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea JYP Entertainment. irecipe The Face of a New Tempo In February 2026, Cosmopolitan Korea unveils a digital collaboration…

    Gen Z, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, study, travel
  • Shipbuilding seen as starting point for Korea’s US investment projects

    Feb 19, 2026
    in News
    Shipbuilding seen as starting point for Korea’s US investment projects

    After the United States revealed Japan’s first set of investment plans under its $550 billion commitment, calls are growing for…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Social Media, Tokyo
  • “Claiming ‘Fewer Multi-Homeowners Won’t Raise Jeonse or Rents’… Joo Jinwoo Asks President Lee, ‘Then Why Did They Rise Throughout Your Term?’”

    Feb 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    “Claiming ‘Fewer Multi-Homeowners Won’t Raise Jeonse or Rents’… Joo Jinwoo Asks President Lee, ‘Then Why Did They Rise Throughout Your Term?'”

    Lee: “A decrease in multi-homeowners will push up jeonse and monthly rents? That is unreasonable” Joo Jinwoo: “A Lee-style ‘hereditary…

    fail, Seoul, Social Media
  • KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Feb 17, 2026
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    KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Photo Credits: Singles Magazine. Starship Entertainment The spark that refuses silence The March 2026 cover of Singles Korea hits differently. KiiiKiii—South Korea’s…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • Lee, PPP leader engage in clash over multi-homeowner policy

    Feb 16, 2026
    in News
    Lee, PPP leader engage in clash over multi-homeowner policy

    President Lee Jae Myung and main opposition People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok clashed Monday over the government’s approach…

    Social Media, Stress
  • What is this Korean winter street snack that BTS’s V enjoys? Is it healthy?

    Feb 15, 2026
    in News
    What is this Korean winter street snack that BTS’s V enjoys? Is it healthy?

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. V of K-pop supergroup BTS was recently spotted enjoying a classic Korean winter…

    BTS, K-pop, Social Media
  • ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Feb 15, 2026
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    ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. GUCCI The Black Label In the February issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea, ANNIE doesn’t just wear…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, study
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • IVE x Cosmopolitan March 2026: Six Power Covers, One Global Fashion Era

    Feb 12, 2026
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    IVE x Cosmopolitan March 2026: Six Power Covers, One Global Fashion Era

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Starship Entertainment A New Kind of Group Cover: Six Stories, One Vision IVE’s Cosmopolitan Korea March 2026…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • Can Asians stop fighting on social media for like 2 seconds?

    Feb 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Today I saw a Twitter war between Korean knetz and SEA netz where Koreans out of nowhere started insulting SEA…

    Japan, Koreans, Social Media
  • ILLIT Ignites February with “Not Me” MV: Views Explode, Fans Rave!

    Feb 7, 2026
    in Feeds
    ILLIT Ignites February with “Not Me” MV: Views Explode, Fans Rave!

    Photo & Video Credits: Belift Lab K-pop’s rising girl group ILLIT dropped their “Not Me” music video on February 6,…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Social Media
  • AI-only social media in Korea draws curiosity, concern

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Curiosity, Social Media
  • Lee calls for wider public debate on sugar levy

    Feb 1, 2026
    in News
    Lee calls for wider public debate on sugar levy

    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for a candid and open public debate on his proposal to introduce a…

    purpose, Social Media, Suga
  • Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Jan 31, 2026
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    Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Photo Credits:  Cosmopolitan China  Cube Ent Esquire Hong Kong TEAM WANG and 88rising Esquire Korea SM Ent KQ Entertainment egoENT Cosmopolitan Indonesia There’s a…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Trump Criticizes South Korea’s Legislature Over Unratified July 2025 Trade Deal

    Jan 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump Criticizes South Korea’s Legislature Over Unratified July 2025 Trade Deal

    Trump has publicly expressed frustration with South Korea’s handling of a trade agreement, citing legislative delays that have prevented ratification…

    Discussion, fail, Social Media
  • I have a weird question: premier league (soccer/football) and kpop idols, which one is more popular in your country?

    Jan 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Soccer/football is the most popular sport in the world. But I notice that kpop gains popularity rapidly recent years in…

    Question, Social Media
  • IVE’s Wonyoung Glows in Allure Korea x BARRIE February 2026: The Fashion Evolution of a Generation’s Muse

    Jan 15, 2026
    in Feeds
    IVE’s Wonyoung Glows in Allure Korea x BARRIE February 2026: The Fashion Evolution of a Generation’s Muse

    Photo Credits:  Starship Entertainment Allure Korea BARRIE A New Chapter in Visual Luxury The teaser photos for IVE’s Wonyoung on the…

    Celebrity, Social Media, study
  • Trump vows to cut off Cuba’s oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro

    Jan 12, 2026
    in News
    Trump vows to cut off Cuba’s oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to “make a deal” soon, pledging to cut off all…

    Donald Trump, Social Media
  • Yunjin is being heavily criticized for her solo stage at Golden Disk Awards

    Jan 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Yunjin sang the late Kim Hyun-sik’s Like Rain, Like Music at the Golden Disk Awards yesterday. I know many people…

    history, Social Media
  • BLACKPINK’s Jennie becomes one-woman headline at 40th Golden Disc Awards

    Jan 11, 2026
    in News
    BLACKPINK’s Jennie becomes one-woman headline at 40th Golden Disc Awards

    BLACKPINK’s Jennie stole the spotlight in an unexpected way at one of K-pop’s biggest award nights — by winning so…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jan 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • K-drama power couple Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a turn heads on Spanish honeymoon

    Jan 9, 2026
    in News
    K-drama power couple Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a turn heads on Spanish honeymoon

    Fresh sightings of newly married Korean superstars Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a are lighting up social media again — this…

    K-drama, Shopping, Social Media
  • Looking at the 3 it girls Suzy, Jennie, and Wonyoung makes me question “Korean beauty standards.” Is it even real or did international fans make it up?

    Jan 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like anyone who is a kpop fan has definetly had a “Korean beauty standards” video pushed to them…

    Koreans, Question, Social Media
  • AxMxP Ignites Hype with ‘Amplify My Way’ Concept Photo #1 Teasers: Fans Amplify the Buzz Ahead of Jan 21 Comeback! 

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    AxMxP Ignites Hype with ‘Amplify My Way’ Concept Photo #1 Teasers: Fans Amplify the Buzz Ahead of Jan 21 Comeback! 

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment Fresh concept photos for AxMxP’s 1st Mini Album Amplify My Way dropped today, showcasing the rock band’s edgy…

    Social Media
  • K Rock/Indie Bands like AxMxP, SevenHours, itsthegrapes, Theymayneverchange, The Ssyndrome have released some really promising music and performances.

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So for me I’ve taken numerous times away from kpop and k bands but somehow, someway always find my way…

    Social Media
  • Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Jan 6, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and KATSEYE to Headline Governors Ball 2026 in New York: Dates, Lineup, and How to Get There

    Hero Image of Kateye: Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP – HYBE – Geffen Records – New York City is gearing up for an…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • Do you think charts and social media actually reflect overall K-Pop fan taste?

    Jan 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking about how charts, streams, and virality don’t always line up with what fans actually love long-term. This…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jan 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s Cosmic Girls: Inside Chowon and Sangah’s High‑Fashion Concept Photos, Wet‑Look Beauty, and Shoppable Jewelry

    Jan 3, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s Cosmic Girls: Inside Chowon and Sangah’s High‑Fashion Concept Photos, Wet‑Look Beauty, and Shoppable Jewelry

    Photo Credits: OHT CUBE Entertainment OHT x CUBE LIGHTSUM’s latest concept photos of Chowon and Sangah reframe idol imagery as…

    Photography, purpose, Social Media
  • K-pop star Jang Won-young faces backlash in China over Hong Kong remark, boycott calls grow

    Jan 2, 2026
    in News
    K-pop star Jang Won-young faces backlash in China over Hong Kong remark, boycott calls grow

    Controversy is growing in China over comments made by Jang Won-young of the K-pop group IVE after she referred to…

    Controversy, history, K-pop, Protest, Social Media
  • China demands adherence to the ‘One China principle’ ahead of a visit to China by President Lee Jae-myung··· successive public messaging on the ‘Taiwan issue’

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    China brought up both the issue of historical awareness in Japan and the Taiwan issue during a telephone call between…

    Crime, history, Japan, Justice, Military, Social Media
  • (LEAD) U.S. voices 'significant concerns' over S. Korea's network act revision

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    (LEAD) U.S. voices 'significant concerns' over S. Korea's network act revision

    WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) — The State Department on Wednesday expressed “significant concerns” over a recently passed revision to a…

    Deepfake, Donald Trump, LG, Question, Social Media
  • how would kpop change if social media ban takes affect world wide?

    Dec 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    with Australia recently passed their law to ban anyone under the age of 16 from social media, it got me…

    Discussion, Social Media
  • BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Dec 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Photo Credits: BigHit Entertainment HYBE Entertainment After a nearly three-year hiatus due to mandatory military service, BTS—the world’s most influential…

    BTS, Discussion, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Military, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Dec 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • Your Shot at Stardom: How to Apply and Join Titan Content — The Rising K‑Pop Agency Behind AtHeart’s Global Buzz 🌟🎤

    Dec 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credit: Titan Content Titan Content—home of breakthrough girl group **tHeart—is opening the next chapter of K-pop excellence. Think you…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Social Media
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Latest Korean News

  • Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026February 20, 2026
    The Korean film industry is seeing a notable recovery already… Read more: Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026
  • Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaulFebruary 20, 2026
    TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing… Read more: Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul
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    The Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong… Read more: Gov’t expands university-led AI, digital training for working adults
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    South Korea on Friday reported its second confirmed case of… Read more: S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease case

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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