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  • Stray Kids Unleash Heartfelt Street Vibes in Viral ‘0801’ Video—Fans React with Joy [Music Video]

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Stray Kids have once again set social media abuzz with the release of their “0801” (Street…

    Japan, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • X:IN Surges With Momentum as ‘RRRUN’ Music Video Sparks Global Fan Excitement

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: BeBy Entertainment X:IN’s latest music video “RRRUN” burst onto the K-pop scene just 17 hours ago and has…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Photo Credits: XGALX The next evolution of XG has officially begun, and as with everything the septet does, it begins…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Social Media
  • LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    LG Electronics’ AI data center cooling systems (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc. is making swift gains in the…

    driver, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Putin, Social Media, travel
  • i-dle to captivate Japan with full-scale debut in October

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    i-dle to captivate Japan with full-scale debut in October

    K-pop girl group i-dle is gearing up for a big October, bringing their music and energy straight to Japanese fans…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin Named New Face of K-Beauty Skincare Brand BEWANTS on Instagram

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin Named New Face of K-Beauty Skincare Brand BEWANTS on Instagram

    Photo Credits: BEWANTS. WAKE ONE Entertainment ZEROBASEONE’s youngest member, Han Yujin, has been officially announced as the newest brand ambassador…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • How do foreigners usually find places or events in Korea (esp. Itaewon)?

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m an architecture student in korea and im currently working on a project in Itaewon, Seoul. I think Itaewon is…

    KT, Perspectives, Seoul, Social Media
  • Yuqi of i-dle Unveils Stunning First Single “Motivation” Photobook Preview

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Yuqi of i-dle Unveils Stunning First Single “Motivation” Photobook Preview

    Photo Credits: CUBE Entertainment The excitement surrounding Yuqi’s highly anticipated solo debut continues to build as the first glimpse of…

    BTS, Social Media, Suga
  • V from BTS Brings Global Buzz to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar’s Latest Advertising Commercial (CF)

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo/Video Credits: Coca Cola. BigHit Music It’s official—V from BTS has once again stolen the spotlight, this time in Coca-Cola…

    Advertisement, BTS, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • Hyolyn Returns with Bold New Single “SHOTTY” and Mesmerizing Music Video

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Hyolyn Returns with Bold New Single “SHOTTY” and Mesmerizing Music Video

    Photo Credits: REH Entertainment Hyolyn, the renowned K-pop soloist known for her dynamic stage presence and vocal prowess, has made…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • KARD Announces 2025 World Tour ‘DRIFT’ Stop in Bangkok with Exciting Ticket Details

    Sep 2, 2025
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    KARD Announces 2025 World Tour ‘DRIFT’ Stop in Bangkok with Exciting Ticket Details

    Photo Credits: DSP Media K-pop co-ed sensation KARD is set to bring their global energy to Bangkok this September as…

    K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • L5ST Celebrates Debut Anniversary with ‘WHITE NIGHT’ Live Tour in Tokyo

    Sep 2, 2025
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    L5ST Celebrates Debut Anniversary with ‘WHITE NIGHT’ Live Tour in Tokyo

    Photo Credits: Macaroni Media L5ST is set to mark a milestone moment in their career with the launch of their…

    Japan, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Suggested Title:”Minnie of I-DLE Radiates Bold Elegance in W Korea x Miu Miu September 2025 Digital Cover

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Suggested Title:”Minnie of I-DLE Radiates Bold Elegance in W Korea x Miu Miu September 2025 Digital Cover

    Photo Credits: W Korea. Mui Mui. Cube Entertainment The September 2025 digital cover of W Korea unfolds with a striking collaboration between…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • ZEROBASEONE’s “ICONIK” Music Video Surges to 12 Million Views in Hours as Fans React with Awe

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: WAKE ONE Entertainment ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) has once again proven their unstoppable momentum with the release of their latest…

    Discussion, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • MEOVV’s Gawon Dazzles in Prada for L’Officiel Singapore’s September 2025 Cover

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV’s Gawon Dazzles in Prada for L’Officiel Singapore’s September 2025 Cover

    Photo Credits: PRADA. L’Officiel Singapore. The Black Label Stepping into the global spotlight once again, Gawon of MEOVV graces the…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Can we talk about some social media Chinese obsessed with us?

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Can we talk about some social media Chinese obsessed with us?

    (Originally considered posting this on r/China, r/Anarchism, or r/China_irl, but I think I’d better talk about this subject right here)…

    Japan, Koreans, North Korea, Social Media
  • TREASURE Unveils Third Mini Album ‘LOVE PULSE’ with Seoul Concerts and Pop-Up Store Experience + Visual Photos

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TREASURE Unveils Third Mini Album ‘LOVE PULSE’ with Seoul Concerts and Pop-Up Store Experience + Visual Photos

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment (Korea). Columbia Records (USA). Hero Image: Teen Vogue K-pop powerhouse TREASURE is entering the second half…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • GIRLSET’s “Commas” Choreography Version: A Fresh Comeback in 2025

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment K-pop girl group GIRLSET made waves with the release of their “Commas” choreography version video on…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Elegance in Motion: Kwon Eunbi Elevates Wideangle’s 2025 F/W Golfwear Revolution

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Elegance in Motion: Kwon Eunbi Elevates Wideangle’s 2025 F/W Golfwear Revolution

    Photo Credits: MBC entertainment. Wideangle Korea South Korean singer and artist Kwon Eunbi has been selected as the official model…

    Gen Z, K-pop, Social Media
  • XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Photo Credit: 257 Entertainment The K-pop group in question is XLOV (엑스러브), a co-ed group with four members: Wumuti, Rui,…

    germany, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Question, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Aug 30, 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
  • 82MAJOR’s Nam Seongmo Captivates with Dreamy New Single “Pinterest Luv” Featuring Moon Sujin

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo/Video Credits: Great M Entertainment Nam Seongmo (남성모), known by his stage name Seongmo, is a South Korean rapper born…

    daegu, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Beyond the Spotlight: How K-Pop Idols Are Shaping the High-Fashion Editorial Renaissance

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Beyond the Spotlight: How K-Pop Idols Are Shaping the High-Fashion Editorial Renaissance

    K-pop’s relationship with high-fashion editorial pictorials in 2025 is not simply a fleeting flirtation, but a growing cultural symbiosis. In…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo
  • Why are so many people so confused that Hybe is taking the logical route of cashing in on the success of their global group?

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hybe just released info about their next project group, which is going to be another global girl group. Any post…

    Question, Social Media
  • Next-wave K-Beauty brands chart growth without outside capital

    Aug 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Next-wave K-Beauty brands chart growth without outside capital

    Korean cosmetics displayed at a Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, France K-Beauty’s rising stars are steering clear of outside…

    Global Expansion, KT, Seoul, Social Media
  • ZEROBASEONE Unveils Striking Teaser Posters for Seoul Kickoff of 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour

    Aug 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ZEROBASEONE Unveils Striking Teaser Posters for Seoul Kickoff of 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour

    Photo Credits: WAKEONE (Korea). Lapone Entertainment (Japan) As the anticipation surrounding ZEROBASEONE’s world tour grows louder, the release of the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Online diagnosing of idols needs to be stopped

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been seeing a few different people on various social media outlets analyzing idols and diagnosing them with various…

    Social Media
  • Fans Celebrate Hoshi’s Stunning Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital Cover

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Fans Celebrate Hoshi’s Stunning Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital Cover

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi has once again left fans in awe, this time through his…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Jang Wooyoung, celebrated as one of the defining voices of second-generation K-pop, has teased the arrival…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media, Tokyo
  • MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover Preview

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover Preview

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Starship entertainment MONSTA X is once again stealing hearts, this time through the pages of…

    BTS, Japan, Social Media, Tokyo
  • K-Pop Demon Hunters tops North American box office with $18 mn weekend

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-Pop Demon Hunters tops North American box office with $18 mn weekend

    Netflix original animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters Netflix’s animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters pulled off an unlikely feat over the…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Purple Kiss Unveils First English Album “OUR NOW” with Striking Concept Photos

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Purple Kiss Unveils First English Album “OUR NOW” with Striking Concept Photos

    Photo Credits:  Rainbow Bridge World The anticipation for PURPLE KISS’s first all-English album, OUR NOW, is building rapidly, and if the…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, LG, Mystery, Social Media
  • 8TURN Reveals ‘Electric Heart : 찬란하게 빛날’ Concept Photos, Raising Expectations for Their Next Breakthrough in K-Pop

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    8TURN Reveals ‘Electric Heart : 찬란하게 빛날’ Concept Photos, Raising Expectations for Their Next Breakthrough in K-Pop

    Photo Credits: MNH Entertainment Rising K-pop boy group 8TURN has officially unveiled the concept photos for their upcoming second single…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Aug 23, 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
  • Why do some idol get to wear crop tops of their baseball team while other have to wear fill tee in their first ceremonial pitch?

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have noticed that some idols are wearing crop tops when they’re throwing their first pitch in baseball and others…

    Social Media
  • Red Velvet’s Wendy Announces Her First Solo World Tour and New Album, Fans Ready to Rally

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Red Velvet’s Wendy Announces Her First Solo World Tour and New Album, Fans Ready to Rally

    Photo Credits: ASND Entertainment Wendy of Red Velvet is gearing up to make some serious waves in 2025 with her…

    BTS, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, Tokyo
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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