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  • 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
  • These faces define the ‘visual standard’ for K-pop girl groups

    Dec 26, 2025
    in News
    These faces define the ‘visual standard’ for K-pop girl groups

    Three leading visuals of Korea’s fourth-generation girl groups — Jang Won-young of IVE, Karina of aespa and Sullyoon of NMIXX…

    Daejeon, K-pop, Social Media
  • From Seoul to Paris: How K-pop Idols Are Redefining Luxury Fashion Collaborations

    Dec 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    From Seoul to Paris: How K-pop Idols Are Redefining Luxury Fashion Collaborations

    “This is what the future of fashion sounds like.”​ In the ever-evolving world of global fashion, the lines between music,…

    BTS, Demographics, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Social Media
  • BTOB’s Lee Changsub Captivates in Arena Homme+ Korea January 2026: Elegance, Emotion, and Artistic Evolution in Focus

    Dec 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTOB’s Lee Changsub Captivates in Arena Homme+ Korea January 2026: Elegance, Emotion, and Artistic Evolution in Focus

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea. BTOB Company BTOB’s Lee Changsub: A New Chapter of Refined Expression Arena Homme+ Korea’s January…

    Celebrity, K-pop, Social Media
  • Bullying isn’t what made IVE better, they just improved over time

    Dec 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m glad people have eased up on IVE as a group as far as performances go. They had a pretty…

    Social Media
  • Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Dec 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Photo Credits: Billboard UNCORE Close Your Eyes has made a striking impact on the global K-pop scene, recently being honored…

    driver, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, travel
  • Even the military can’t dim Cha Eun-woo’s charm as he surprises fans with Sohyang meeting

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Even the military can’t dim Cha Eun-woo’s charm as he surprises fans with Sohyang meeting

    Cha Eun-woo may be serving in the military, but his star power — and looks — remain very much intact.…

    Military, Social Media
  • Krafton to Form Fund Worth Up to 1 Trillion Won with Naver and Mirae Asset

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    Krafton to Form Fund Worth Up to 1 Trillion Won with Naver and Mirae Asset

    Krafton’s CI (Photo courtesy of Krafton) Krafton announced on Dec. 19 that it will form a fund worth up to…

    Naver, Social Media
  • 2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL: VVUP, BIBI, SHINee Taemin, LNGSHOT & More – Full Artist Lineup, Group Members, and DJ Highlights

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL: VVUP, BIBI, SHINee Taemin, LNGSHOT & More – Full Artist Lineup, Group Members, and DJ Highlights

    Photo Credits: 88rising. World Kpop Festival The 2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL is shaping up to be one…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Subway, travel
  • aespa Captivates Fans Worldwide in the Festive Nongshim Shin Ramyun CF ‘251219’ with Stunning Group & Solo Visuals

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    aespa Captivates Fans Worldwide in the Festive Nongshim Shin Ramyun CF ‘251219’ with Stunning Group & Solo Visuals

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Nongshim Shin The global powerhouse girl group aespa has once again proven that they are not only music…

    K-pop, Korean Food, LG, Social Media
  • EXO-CBX Return to the Global Stage: Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin Set to Electrify Fans at Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    EXO-CBX Return to the Global Stage: Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin Set to Electrify Fans at Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment When the announcement dropped that EXO-CBX — the powerhouse trio of Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin —…

    history, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media
  • LNGSHOT’s “Saucin” teaser introduces Jay Park’s bold new boy group with striking visuals, rebellious energy, and a fresh concept

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    LNGSHOT’s “Saucin” teaser introduces Jay Park’s bold new boy group with striking visuals, rebellious energy, and a fresh concept

    Photo Credits: MORE VISION LNGSHOT’s debut is set to ignite the K-pop scene with their bold new concept teaser, “Saucin,”…

    history, K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • Finnish PM apologizes after lawmakers pull ‘slanted-eyes’ faces. The Finnish embassies in Japan, China, and South Korea released a statement by Petteri Orpo on social media on Wednesday, in which he pledged to tackle racism.

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Finnish PM apologizes after lawmakers pull ‘slanted-eyes’ faces. The Finnish embassies in Japan, China, and South Korea released a statement by Petteri Orpo on social media on Wednesday, in which he pledged to tackle racism.

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

    Japan, Lawmakers, Social Media
  • i love how age appropriate kiiikiii as a whole is

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i never intended to get into them, but i decided to tune in to support their debut since they’re MX’s…

    Social Media
  • EXO’s “I’m Home” MV: A Heartfelt Winter Comeback That Topped YouTube and Touched Fans Worldwide [Music Video]

    Dec 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment EXO’s “I’m Home” MV has made a powerful comeback, resonating deeply with fans and topping YouTube’s…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Question for Balkan/Eastern-European K-pop fans

    Dec 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hello!! my friends & i are opening a kpop webshop in croatia hopefully in the next few months, and we’ve…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • The IT Boy/Girl title for 4th and 5th Gen is odd to me

    Dec 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As I’ve been in K-pop for a consistent 10 years (technically 15 years) The recent 4th & 5th Gen fans…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • How has the status of idols in Korea changed post-pandemic? Are idols really worth it financially?

    Dec 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been curious about the current status of idols in Korea. Do idols really make as much money as people…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Perspectives, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Dec 13, 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 are people still debating about it boys

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    there is no 4th gen it boy moas and stays, give it a rest! i absolutely can not stand gdragon…

    Social Media
  • I feel like having a Southeast Asian member in a K-pop group has a significant impact.

    Dec 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    First, SEA is one of the biggest markets in the K-pop industry. They have strong national pride, they’re super active…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media
  • What makes a girl group truly ‘global’? Curious about people’s criteria.

    Dec 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I see a lot of debates about which girl group is the most global or influential, and everyone uses different…

    Discussion, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Dec 6, 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
  • Katseye is too talented to be given such mediocre songs

    Dec 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The reason Katseye is popular today is because of their personalities, social media following, live stage presence, and of course…

    BTS, KT, Social Media
  • Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    16,000 Koreans Forcibly Mobilized to Sakhalin During Japanese Colonialism Half of Sakhalin’s Koreans May Have Been Massacred During World War…

    Controversy, Crime, germany, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Koreans, Punishment, Social Media, World War
  • ‘Yoon Seokyeol Underwear Performance’… Painter Jeong Taegwan Holds Martial Law One Year Special Exhibition on SNS

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘Yoon Seokyeol Underwear Performance’… Painter Jeong Taegwan Holds Martial Law One Year Special Exhibition on SNS

    https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/area/honam/1232394.html Artist Jeong Taegwan, who has criticized the reality of the Yoon Seokyeol administration through his paintings, is holding an…

    history, martial law, Protest, Seoul, Social Media
  • How much of the discourse, comments, discussions we see in the K-pop are actually reflective of reality?

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I think we all have wondered at one point just how much of the traffic we see online is by…

    Discussion, K-pop, Question, Social Media
  • The truth behind the ‘Daiso knee incident’ controversy “I hope this ends without further damage to customers and employees.”

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A video of a female employee at a Daiso store kneeling and apologizing to a customer went viral on social…

    apology, Controversy, Question, Social Media
  • Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Photo Credits: Galactika Records Feeldog, the multifaceted artist formerly of UNB and BIGSTAR, has fans buzzing with the unveiling of…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Haeum from KiiiKiii is facing heavy criticism in Korea right now

    Nov 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So Haeum, Sui, and Jiyu were doing a joint livestream back in late October, but a specific moment from it…

    Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Nov 22, 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
  • ADP winning daesang. Koreans opinions on it.

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What do koreans netz think about ADP winning daesang. What does the general public feel. Ik they are popular in…

    Koreans, Social Media
  • Cortis’ social media engagement is insanely impressive for a rookie group

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know they’re a hybe group and especially a bighit group so eyes were always going to be on them…

    Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Nov 15, 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
  • K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Photo Credit: K-Land The K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST is making headlines this year with the announcement that Haru (formerly of NATURE)…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, purpose, 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