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  • I’m getting pretty excited for the new boy group Wayfboys

    Jun 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I believe it is pronounced “wave” boys or something like that. The group has 5 members: Andrew (’03 and Korean-American),…

    KT, Social Media
  • Wonder girls and why I think 2027 may be the best time for a reunion.

    Jun 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Next February marks 20 years since the original Wonder Girls lineup debuted with “Irony.” I feel like this milestone deserves…

    history, K-pop, Social Media
  • ZEROBASEONE From Zero to the Top

    Jun 13, 2026
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    ZEROBASEONE From Zero to the Top

    Five members. One name. An entirely new altitude. How ZEROBASEONE rewrote the rules of reinvention and made the climb look…

    Discussion, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Seoul, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jun 13, 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
  • “it’s not that deep”…when is anything ever deep in kpop?

    Jun 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Some idol/ grp collabs with an problematic western artist with a history of making revenge corn and SA? “Oh, that…

    Fame, history, Sex, Social Media
  • ICONIC BY MISTAKE: How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT & KATSEYE Are Rewriting K-Pop’s Future

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Feeds
    ICONIC BY MISTAKE: How LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT & KATSEYE Are Rewriting K-Pop’s Future

    A three-space narrative across a graveyard, a dental clinic, and a stage becomes the defining moment of HYBE’s girl group…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Medical, Social Media, Teenager
  • What is going on with ILLIT’s socials right now with all the comments basically telling them to ‘not accept any plushies’???

    Jun 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Every single social media short or post that I see by them theres always someone saying ‘Illlit don’t go to…

    Social Media
  • Which K-pop idol do you think would enjoy using Reddit?

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Do you think idols actually lurk on Reddit to see what fans (and non-fans) are saying about them? GQ –…

    Discussion, K-pop, Social Media
  • Ex-AOA member Jimin opens up about struggles ahead of new music release

    Jun 9, 2026
    in News
    Ex-AOA member Jimin opens up about struggles ahead of new music release

    Jimin, a former member of K-pop girl group AOA, has opened up about the emotional strain she has faced ahead…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • 6.1 magnitude earthquake near Cuba shakes buildings in Havana, Florida

    Jun 9, 2026
    in News
    6.1 magnitude earthquake near Cuba shakes buildings in Havana, Florida

    HAVANA — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday afternoon, shaking buildings in Havana and Florida as…

    Social Media, Survey
  • Jang Wonyoung in Bangkok: The Face of AMUSE’s Soft Power

    Jun 8, 2026
    in Feeds
    Jang Wonyoung in Bangkok: The Face of AMUSE’s Soft Power

    Jang Wonyoung doesn’t just arrive; she lands. In Bangkok, as AMUSE’s global face stepped into the brand’s Thai spotlight, she brought…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, travel
  • I’m really disappointed with Le Sserafim spamming AI-generated TikTok content for BOOMPALA

    Jun 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    They’ve been spamming a bunch of shorts and tiktok videos, all edited using AI to promote BOOMPALA. Just look at…

    KT, Social Media
  • I wish the k-pop remix epidemic would end

    Jun 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know artists all over the world use remixes to help boost numbers especially for charts like bbhot100, which i…

    K-pop, KT, purpose, Social Media
  • West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Feeds
    West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own

    Where American heritage finds its new voice — Stray Kids’ Hyunjin takes Melrose Avenue and rewrites what GUESS means to…

    family, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Warning
  • 3 Years have passed since the Cupid Debacle

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In June of 2023 the 4 Original Members of Fifty Fifty filed for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts…

    KT, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jun 6, 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
  • PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortage

    Jun 5, 2026
    in News
    PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortage

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Friday that a parliamentary investigation or an independent counsel probe should be used, if necessary,…

    Democracy, Seoul, Social Media
  • BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attention

    Jun 5, 2026
    in News
    BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attention

    A BTS member surprised and intrigued fans after leaving a comment on social media videos that described what he was…

    BTS, Military, Social Media
  • Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Feeds
    Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

    Giselle in Motion aespa’s Giselle is in one of those rare pop moments where image, sound, and identity lock together…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Social Media, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    I.O.I return after a decade apart with Suddenly — a synth-pop meditation on longing that is both the right song and, for…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Question, Social Media, Suga, Warning
  • Things I don’t do as a fan of my favorite k-pop group

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Listing things I don’t do would be easier rather than things I do I guess I don’t watch fancams, never…

    family, K-pop, Social Media
  • The use of k-pop idols/ symbolism in politics

    Jun 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m gonna start this saying that I of course understand that everything and and every action is political. I don’t…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, Politics, Question, Social Media
  • Atheart — Beauty+ Digital Cover, June 2026: Sharp Edge, Soft Knife

    Jun 1, 2026
    in Feeds
    Atheart — Beauty+ Digital Cover, June 2026: Sharp Edge, Soft Knife

    Nahyun and Arin of Atheart have no interest in being palatable. They have interest in being inevitable. Nahyun & Arin…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Confusion grows over CU’s purported offline expansion in China

    Jun 1, 2026
    in News
    Confusion grows over CU’s purported offline expansion in China

    Confusion emerged over CU’s purported offline store plan in the Chinese market, as a local distributor suggested that Korea’s largest…

    Social Media
  • I feel kinda underwhelmed by pureflow era

    Jun 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that boombala promotions wrapped up I realized I feel kinda underwhelmed by this era. I waited for this for…

    Social Media
  • Where do you find other kpop stans/content?

    May 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I’ve been a kpop stan since 2015 but in 2019 I kinda fell off with kpop and only actively…

    Question, Social Media
  • What 3 groups would you consider to be leading 5th gen right now?

    May 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Based on a variety of criteria (domestic charting, international charting, album sales, touring, social media presence,…) what 3 groups do…

    KT, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    May 30, 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
  • Do you ever know way too much about groups you don’t even stan?

    May 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    At this point I feel like social media makes it impossible NOT to absorb information about certain groups. Even groups…

    Social Media
  • “I am living happily”: Former idol finds new life as flight attendant after group disbands

    May 29, 2026
    in News
    “I am living happily”: Former idol finds new life as flight attendant after group disbands

    It is a question that has crossed the minds of every K-pop fan at least once: What do idols do…

    Jeju, K-pop, Military, Question, Social Media
  • My thoughts on Kim Soohyun’s scandal compiled

    May 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The response to Kim Soo-hyun’s controversy is very interesting to me Please feel happy to correct me if i’m wrong…

    BTS, Controversy, Question, Scandal, Social Media
  • DRIVE TO THE TOP: ALPHA DRIVE ONE IS K-POP’S MOST ELECTRIFYING NEW FORCE

    May 27, 2026
    in Feeds
    DRIVE TO THE TOP: ALPHA DRIVE ONE IS K-POP’S MOST ELECTRIFYING NEW FORCE

    Eight Boys. One Destiny. Zero Limits. There is a moment, somewhere between the first note and the final pose, when…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Social Media, Tokyo
  • 5 days of silence after misunderstanding – is this common in the Korea dating culture?

    May 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone. I need some cultural reality checks because my anxiety is telling me stories I don’t trust. I’m a…

    Advice, Koreans, Old Korea, Social Media
  • Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest

    May 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest

    Korean-American Democratic Senator Andy Kim, alongside Governor Mikie Sherrill and others, visited the front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

    Donald Trump, fail, family, Medical, Military, Protest, Social Media
  • STILL HERE, STILL US: WANNA ONE RECLAIM THE MOMENT

    May 26, 2026
    in Feeds
    STILL HERE, STILL US: WANNA ONE RECLAIM THE MOMENT

    The Cover Ten individual covers. One unified story. For the June 2026 digital edition, ELLE Korea does something that feels…

    BTS, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    May 23, 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
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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air galleryAugust 27, 2026
    Korea’s capital is transforming into an expansive citywide canvas as… Read more: Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery
  • They hate hiking but were sent up Korea’s mountains — and became a Netflix hitAugust 27, 2026
    Singer-songwriter Car, the garden, DAY6’s Dowoon, actor Lee Chae-min and… Read more: They hate hiking but were sent up Korea’s mountains — and became a Netflix hit
  • Jeju death raises troubling questions about policeAugust 27, 2026
    The death of a 37-year-old woman on Jeju Island has… Read more: Jeju death raises troubling questions about police
  • [Photo] Honoring Homer HulbertAugust 27, 2026
    Kim Dong-jin, chairman of the Hulbert Memorial Society, delivers a… Read more: [Photo] Honoring Homer Hulbert
  • SKT assembles AI security team to build cyber defense modelAugust 27, 2026
    SK Telecom is assembling an unusual alliance of artificial intelligence… Read more: SKT assembles AI security team to build cyber defense model

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  • North Korean voters leaving a polling station in Pyongyang after casting their ballots in the Supreme People’s Assembly elections. State media reported a 99.78% turnout with 100% approval for the ruling coalition, securing all 687 seats and re-electing Kim Il Sung as President. (1990)August 27, 2026
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  • Artificial Analysis: “South Korea has once again established a clear #3 position in the global AI race, trailing only the United States and China”August 27, 2026

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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