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  • Whats the point of k-pop group comparsions?

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lately, I’ve been getting so sick and tired of all the comparisons going on on social media. This group vs.…

    BTS, K-pop, Social Media
  • Lisa become the new ambassador of Erewhon & details of her debut solo album ‘ALTER EGO

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Lisa become the new ambassador of Erewhon & details of her debut solo album ‘ALTER EGO

    Pop sensation Lisa from BLACKPINK has just become the newest ambassador for luxury health brand Erewhon, launching a limited edition…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Hyundai Motor: First auto brand available for purchase on Amazon Autos

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai Motor: First auto brand available for purchase on Amazon Autos

    ▲ Add To Cart | Hyundai X Amazon You can now buy a Hyundai vehicle on Amazon Autos. You read…

    automotive, Hyundai, Shopping, Social Media
  • Paris Baguette partners with Tottenham Hotspur

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Paris Baguette partners with Tottenham Hotspur

    Hur Jin-soo, CEO of Paris Baguette (left) and Ryan Norys, CRO of Tottenham Hotspur  South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette,…

    coffee, Social Media, Son Heung-min
  • CIX Gears Up for a Thunderous Return: Anticipation Builds for ‘Thunder Fever’ Mini Album

    Jan 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    CIX Gears Up for a Thunderous Return: Anticipation Builds for ‘Thunder Fever’ Mini Album

    K-pop fans are buzzing with excitement as CIX prepares to release their 7th mini album ‘Thunder Fever’ in January 2025.…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Skateboarding Inspires Filmmaker’s Journey: The Story Behind ‘Kickflip’

    Jan 5, 2025
    in Entertainment
    Skateboarding Inspires Filmmaker’s Journey: The Story Behind ‘Kickflip’

    Photo Credit: JYP Entertainment JYP Entertainment’s newest boy group KickFlip is set to make their highly anticipated debut with their…

    fail, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • why is everyone obsessed with the idea of bts “taming” their fandom?

    Jan 5, 2025
    in Community

    “Why doesn’t bts ever call out their nasty fandom?” Why do they have to? Why is it only them kpop…

    BTS, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jan 4, 2025
    in Community

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

    KT, Social Media
  • does anyone remember the insta boy inq and know where he went

    Jan 3, 2025
    in Community

    Back when I first got into kpop in 2017 ish I would go through pinterest to find new group’s to…

    Question, Social Media
  • GOT7 Mark Tuan – Esquire Hong Kong – January 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Entertainment
    GOT7 Mark Tuan – Esquire Hong Kong – January 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Photo Credit: Vogue Thailand GOT7’s Mark Tuan graces the January 2025 issue of Esquire Hong Kong, captivating fans with a…

    KT, purpose, Social Media, Tourism
  • Anticipation Builds for M.O.N.T’s Enchanting Fifth Mini Album ‘Somewhere Out There’

    Jan 1, 2025
    in Entertainment
    Anticipation Builds for M.O.N.T’s Enchanting Fifth Mini Album ‘Somewhere Out There’

    M.O.N.T, the rising South Korean boy band, is set to enchant fans with their fifth mini-album titled “Somewhere Out There,”…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • (G)I-DLE YUQI announced as the newest brand ambassador for Adidas

    Dec 30, 2024
    in Entertainment
    (G)I-DLE YUQI announced as the newest brand ambassador for Adidas

    On December 26, 2024, Yuqi, a prominent member of the K-pop group (G)I-DLE, was officially announced as the latest brand…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • SEVENTEEN BSS Unveils Playful Concept Photos for Upcoming Album ‘Teleparty’

    Dec 29, 2024
    in Entertainment
    SEVENTEEN BSS Unveils Playful Concept Photos for Upcoming Album ‘Teleparty’

    On December 28, 2024, SEVENTEEN’s sub-unit BSS excited fans by unveiling the first concept photos for their upcoming second single…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Am I crazy or why are some kpop subs so uptight?

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    For context, I’ve been listening to ROSÉ’s new solo album and noticed she is #25 in the world most streamed…

    Social Media
  • American here, I have questions about the Korean age system for Koreans

    Dec 24, 2024
    in Community

    Hi, so, I don’t know anyone who is Korean IRL, but I’ve always been interested in learning about random cultural…

    Korean Language, Koreans, Question, Social Media, travel
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

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

    KT, Social Media
  • BOYNEXTDOOR and their consistent but remarkable growth in popularity

    Dec 21, 2024
    in Community

    This will be a pretty long post 😇… BOYNEXTDOOR debuted on May 30th, 2023, as the first group under KOZ,…

    Discussion, Gen Z, Japan, KT, Question, Social Media
  • NCT Dream’s Jisung Graces CHIC Magazine’s January 2025 Cover: A Rising Star’s Milestone

    Dec 18, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NCT Dream’s Jisung Graces CHIC Magazine’s January 2025 Cover: A Rising Star’s Milestone

    NCT Dream’s youngest member Jisung has kicked off 2025 with a stunning magazine cover that’s capturing the attention of K-pop…

    Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • BoyNextDoor Unveils Heartfelt New Single: ‘If I Say, I Love You’

    Dec 17, 2024
    in Entertainment
    BoyNextDoor Unveils Heartfelt New Single: ‘If I Say, I Love You’

    K-pop boy band BoyNextDoor is making waves with the announcement of their first digital single, “If I say, I love you,” set…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • TWICE Continues to Dominate: Billboard 200 Success and 2025 World Tour Announcement

    Dec 17, 2024
    in Entertainment
    TWICE Continues to Dominate: Billboard 200 Success and 2025 World Tour Announcement

    K-pop sensation TWICE has once again proven their global appeal with their latest album ‘STRATEGY’ debuting at No. 4 on…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • MYERA’s Debut: A Journey of Empowerment Begins with ‘Lie ライ Lie / Be Naked’

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Entertainment
    MYERA’s Debut: A Journey of Empowerment Begins with ‘Lie ライ Lie / Be Naked’

    Excitement is building in the K-pop and J-pop communities as the new girl group MYERA prepares for their highly anticipated debut. Comprising…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media
  • K-pop Rising Stars Ferry Blue Set to Captivate Fans with New Release “Love Again”

    Dec 16, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Rising Stars Ferry Blue Set to Captivate Fans with New Release “Love Again”

    K-pop Rising Stars Ferry Blue Set to Captivate Fans with New Release “Love Again”Ferry Blue, the dynamic South Korean girl…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • K-pop Sensation GFRIEND Reunites for Emotional 10th Anniversary Comeback

    Dec 15, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-pop Sensation GFRIEND Reunites for Emotional 10th Anniversary Comeback

    In an exciting turn of events for K-pop fans, GFRIEND is set to make a heartwarming return with their special…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, LG, Social Media
  • Festive Fashion Alert: ATEEZ’s Mingi Announced as Calvin Klein’s Holiday Ambassador!

    Dec 14, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Festive Fashion Alert: ATEEZ’s Mingi Announced as Calvin Klein’s Holiday Ambassador!

    ATEEZ’s Mingi has officially been announced as the newest face of Calvin Klein’s Holiday 2024 collection, sending waves of excitement…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
  • NCT’s Mark Set to Release Highly Anticipated Single “Fraktsiya” Featuring Lee Young-ji

    Dec 14, 2024
    in Entertainment
    NCT’s Mark Set to Release Highly Anticipated Single “Fraktsiya” Featuring Lee Young-ji

    K-pop fans, get ready for an electrifying collaboration as NCT’s Mark gears up to drop his latest single “프락치 (Fraktsiya)”…

    Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Dec 14, 2024
    in Community

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

    KT, Social Media
  • Rising K-pop Star Youha Set to Dazzle with “Diamond Star, I’M COMING” Comeback

    Dec 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Rising K-pop Star Youha Set to Dazzle with “Diamond Star, I’M COMING” Comeback

    Excitement is building in the K-pop world as soloist Youha prepares to make her highly anticipated return with “Diamond Star,…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • CRAVITY Unveils Electrifying New Music Video “Secret beyond the Horizon: Now or Never”

    Dec 12, 2024
    in Entertainment
    CRAVITY Unveils Electrifying New Music Video “Secret beyond the Horizon: Now or Never”

    K-pop sensation CRAVITY has made a triumphant return to the music scene with their latest single album “FIND THE ORBIT”…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul, Social Media
  • Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    Dec 10, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Taemin’s Epic “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour Hits the United States

    SHINee’s beloved member Taemin is set to electrify fans across North America with his highly anticipated solo world tour, “Ephemeral Gaze”.…

    Daejeon, Discussion, Houston, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Kia, LG, Sex, Social Media
  • Why did BTS surpass everyone? My explanation.

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community

    I will talk about the time period from 2015 to 2019 because by that time , they were the undisputed…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, Scandal, Social Media
  • Red Velvet’s Irene Graces GRAZIA China’s December 2024 Cover

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Red Velvet’s Irene Graces GRAZIA China’s December 2024 Cover

    K-pop sensation Irene, leader of the popular girl group Red Velvet, has once again captivated fans with her stunning appearance…

    Daejeon, K-pop, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • GOT7 will comeback on the 20th of January 2025

    Dec 8, 2024
    in Entertainment

    South Korean boy group GOT7 has officially announced their much-anticipated comeback, set for January 20, 2025. This marks a significant return…

    K-pop, LG, Military, Seoul, Social Media
  • SHINee’s Onew Set to Release 4th Mini Album with Pre-release Single ‘만세’

    Dec 8, 2024
    in Entertainment
    SHINee’s Onew Set to Release 4th Mini Album with Pre-release Single ‘만세’

    K-pop fans, get ready for an exciting new release from one of SHINee’s beloved members! Onew, known for his distinctive…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Question, Social Media
  • Get Ready to Rock: Rolling Quartz Releases ‘RE.BOLD’ Today!

    Dec 8, 2024
    in Entertainment
    Get Ready to Rock: Rolling Quartz Releases ‘RE.BOLD’ Today!

    Rolling Quartz, the dynamic South Korean rock band, is set to release their highly anticipated digital single “RE.BOLD” today, December 9, 2024.…

    BTS, history, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Dec 7, 2024
    in Community

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

    KT, Social Media
  • K-Pop Sensation Lee Young Hyun of Big Mama Returns with Fiery New Album ‘PRIVATE’

    Dec 7, 2024
    in Entertainment
    K-Pop Sensation Lee Young Hyun of Big Mama Returns with Fiery New Album ‘PRIVATE’

    Exciting news for K-pop enthusiasts! Lee Young Hyun, former member of the iconic vocal group Big Mama, is set to…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Samsung, Seoul, Social Media
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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