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  • is nmixx fanbase bigger than lesserafim?

    Aug 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    They sold more album than lesserafim this comeback but when we look at other Statistics like social media followers, streams,…

    Social Media
  • Does anyone else feel like Korean soups/stews don’t get the same love as BBQ and fried chicken?

    Aug 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Every time people talk about Korean food, it’s almost always BBQ, fried chicken, or maybe kimchi. But dishes like kimchi…

    Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, korean soup, Social Media
  • Girls’ Generation Reunites for Heartwarming Tiffany Young Birthday Celebration, Delight Fans Worldwide

    Aug 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Girls’ Generation Reunites for Heartwarming Tiffany Young Birthday Celebration, Delight Fans Worldwide

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment The global phenomenon known as Girls’ Generation, or SNSD, created waves of joy across the K-pop…

    history, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Aug 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Foreign tourists browse skincare products at a pharmacy in Seoul On the afternoon of July 31, a sign at the…

    Japan, Koreans, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism
  • Winners & Losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain

    Aug 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Winners & Losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain

    US President Donald Trump (center) poses for a photo with South Korean government officials after agreeing on a new tariff…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Social Media
  • IVE’s Rei Stuns in KNIGHT Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-pop’s Style Icon Meets Chinese Fashion Powerhouse

    Jul 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Rei Stuns in KNIGHT Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-pop’s Style Icon Meets Chinese Fashion Powerhouse

    Photo Credits: KNIGHT Magazine. Starship Entertainment In a dazzling display of contemporary style and cross-cultural appeal, IVE’s Rei graces the…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • TIOT Makes Waves in Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition: A Pictorial Preview K-pop Fans Can’t Miss

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TIOT Makes Waves in Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition: A Pictorial Preview K-pop Fans Can’t Miss

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Redstart ENM Rolling Stone Korea’s third Special Edition issue is causing a stir among K-pop…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media
  • Musk confirms $16.5 bn alliance with Samsung: ‘Spoke with Lee via video call’

    Jul 30, 2025
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    Musk confirms $16.5 bn alliance with Samsung: ‘Spoke with Lee via video call’

    Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee (left) meets with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in May 2023 (Courtesy of Samsung…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Social Media
  • Eyekons, you need to become familiar with a group called Kep1er and what went down with keplians

    Jul 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So by now everyone and their mother is probably aware that eyekons, fans of katseye, have gone and made themselves…

    history, Social Media
  • The new culture of forcing rumored relationships as truths & branding everyone as “delulus” who refuses to participate

    Jul 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know if anyone else has noticed but ever since the pandemic, the kpop fans have learnt some new…

    Social Media
  • K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific

    Jul 27, 2025
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    K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific

    APR’s factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province APR Co., South Korea’s fast-growing beauty company, has outpaced the country’s second-largest cosmetics firm…

    Japan, Joseon, KT, LG, Social Media
  • Fans need to stop like idols don’t get bullied

    Jul 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There is a typo in my title I meant to say Fans need to stop acting like idols don’t get…

    K-pop, Scandal, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jul 26, 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
  • SHINee’s Minho Redefines Modern Aesthetics in W Korea’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Jul 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SHINee’s Minho Redefines Modern Aesthetics in W Korea’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: W Korea SM Entertainment For the August 2025 issue of W Korea, Minho, a prominent member of SHINee,…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, Social Media
  • MEOVV’s Gawon Transforms Fashion Landscape with Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong x Prada August 2025 Cover and Editorial”

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV’s Gawon Transforms Fashion Landscape with Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong x Prada August 2025 Cover and Editorial”

    Photo Credit: Prada Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong The Black Label MEOVV’s Gawon has taken a bold step into the fashion…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Seoul signals agricultural market access on tariff talks table amid intensifying US trade pressure

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul signals agricultural market access on tariff talks table amid intensifying US trade pressure

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac brief on a trade strategy meeting…

    Busan, Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • I’ve started to dread getting back into Kpop

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, for some context—I’m a hyper-fixation type of person. I have a ton of hobbies, but I focus on one…

    KT, Social Media
  • BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Jul 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. INB100 In a move that electrifies both the K-pop industry and global fandoms, BAEKHYUN of…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • 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
  • Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    A foreign tourist receives skincare and makeup services at CJ Olive Young’s flagship beauty concept store, Olive Young N Seongsu,…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT, request, Seoul, Social Media, Tourism
  • RESCENE’s 2025 1st Fan-Con Teaser Photos Create Massive Buzz: Project 326 Unites Fans and Members

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    RESCENE’s 2025 1st Fan-Con Teaser Photos Create Massive Buzz: Project 326 Unites Fans and Members

    Photo Credits: THE MUZE Entertainment In the ever-evolving world of K-pop, few groups have captured the imagination of global fans…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • IVE’s Leeseo Unveils Bold New Look in DELING Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Jul 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Leeseo Unveils Bold New Look in DELING Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: DELING Magazine Starship Entertainment Within the vibrant world of K-pop, anticipation never runs dry, especially when a top…

    Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Is IVE being ignored by Kpop Demon Hunters Versus are stans overreacting?

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There has been a lot of discourse from IVE fans calling out KPOP Demon Hunters for not crediting or acknowledging…

    BTS, KT, Social Media
  • KATSEYE and Monster High Join Forces to Revitalize the Iconic “Fright Song” with Bold New Energy from Mattel

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE and Monster High Join Forces to Revitalize the Iconic “Fright Song” with Bold New Energy from Mattel

    Photo Credits: MATTEL HYBE. Nickelodeon Mattel’s iconic Monster High brand, known for its celebration of individuality and fearless self-expression, has…

    history, K-pop, Social Media
  • Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Photo Credits: KM Entertainment The anticipation has been building, and now ICHILLIN’—the dynamic seven-member girl group under KM Entertainment—has turned…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • Korean Woman Fired After ‘Photo Booth Assault’ in Vietnam — Company Issues Apology | 베트남 ‘포토부스 폭행’ 韓여성 퇴사 조치…회사는 사과문 공지 | 연합뉴스

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Woman Fired After ‘Photo Booth Assault’ in Vietnam — Company Issues Apology | 베트남 ‘포토부스 폭행’ 韓여성 퇴사 조치…회사는 사과문 공지 | 연합뉴스

    A Korean company has fired one of its female employees after she and another Korean woman were involved in the…

    apology, netizens, Social Media
  • Global Fashion Meets K-pop Royalty: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Fronts Vogue Korea’s August 2025 YSL Cover

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Global Fashion Meets K-pop Royalty: BLACKPINK’s Rosé Fronts Vogue Korea’s August 2025 YSL Cover

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea YSL YG Entertainment Few cultural collaborations ignite as much anticipation as the union of a K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media
  • Jackson Wang Headlines Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia July 2025: GOT7’s Global Star and K-Pop’s Fashion Evolution

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jackson Wang Headlines Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia July 2025: GOT7’s Global Star and K-Pop’s Fashion Evolution

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia Kakao Entertainment The allure of K-pop meets international fashion as Jackson Wang, a prominent member of…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Kakao, Social Media
  • Google Maps, Blackpink fans’ must-have item for Deadline World Tour

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Google Maps, Blackpink fans’ must-have item for Deadline World Tour

    (Courtesy of Google) Blinks, the official name of the global fandom of Blackpink, is set to enjoy the South Korean…

    Global Expansion, K-pop, Social Media, travel
  • why do kpop stans not have crazy conspiracy theories like Hollywood does?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    a couple week ago i thought about this because i was scrolling to read some celebrity drama that mutual reposted…

    BTS, Celebrity, Discussion, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jul 12, 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
  • STAYC – K!ND Magazine China (August 2025 Issue Cover Preview)

    Jul 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    STAYC – K!ND Magazine China (August 2025 Issue Cover Preview)

    Photo Credits: High Up Entertainment Mercury Tokyo (Japan) K!nd Magazine China STAYC, the six-member K-pop sensation, has been revealed as the…

    Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media, Tokyo
  • HYBE Latin America Launches Santos Bravos, Pioneering Latin Boy Group with K-Pop Training Excellence

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    HYBE Latin America Launches Santos Bravos, Pioneering Latin Boy Group with K-Pop Training Excellence

    Photo HYBE HYBE, the South Korean entertainment giant renowned for shaping global K-pop sensations like BTS, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN, has…

    BTS, Cultural Diversity, Global Expansion, Hyundai, K-pop, Social Media
  • QWER Unveils a Fresh Era for High Cut Magazine and Hyundai Duty Free, Igniting K-pop Enthusiasm

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    QWER Unveils a Fresh Era for High Cut Magazine and Hyundai Duty Free, Igniting K-pop Enthusiasm

    Photo Credits: High Cut Magazine. Tamago Production QWER, the rising K-pop band, has taken a significant leap in their career…

    Hyundai, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • Some of T.O.P’/ Big Bang’s fans are quite toxic

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have noticed this, as someone who has been a fan of big bang and T.O.P for several years that…

    Peace, Social Media, squid game
  • Rap icon Cardi B joins K-beauty’s celebrity fans with BB cream

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Rap icon Cardi B joins K-beauty’s celebrity fans with BB cream

    (Courtesy of Missha) Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, has joined the growing list of celebrities spotlighting Korean beauty products, fueling…

    Celebrity, Korean Food, KT, Samyang, Seoul, Social Media
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Latest Korean News

  • South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after JapanAugust 22, 2025
    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US… Read more: South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan
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    (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Harman International Industries Inc., wholly owned… Read more: Harman sells system integration unit to Wipro to sharpen audio focus
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    BTS member Jungkook (Courtesy of BigHit Music) BTS star Jungkook… Read more: Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ becomes first K-pop solo track to surpass 2.5B streams on Spotify
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    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plan South Korea’s financial regulators are calling… Read more: Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections
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    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korean companies are ramping up… Read more: Korean firms target $5 bn in bond sales as credit spreads hit 14-mth low

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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