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  • 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
  • Have you ever gone through the experience of your fave group losing a member?

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What happened? Was the member your bias? Did it affect how you felt about the group? Do you think the…

    Social Media
  • ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Transforms Japanese Winter Fashion on the December 2025 Singles Magazine Cover: A Bold Statement in Style and Self-Expression

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Transforms Japanese Winter Fashion on the December 2025 Singles Magazine Cover: A Bold Statement in Style and Self-Expression

    Photo Credits: Singles Magzine KQ Entertainment ATEEZ’s Hongjoong seizes the limelight as the December 2025 cover star for Singles Magazine…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • I feel bad for groups like Lesserafim and Itzy who’s been nothing but consistent, hardworking and professional

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    they constantly got compared, dragged and hated on due to misunderstanding and things that are out or their control. all…

    Social Media
  • Icons Collide: G-DRAGON Redefines Chanel for W Korea’s November 2025 Issue in a Daring Fashion Vision That Bridges Luxury and Street Artistry

    Nov 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Icons Collide: G-DRAGON Redefines Chanel for W Korea’s November 2025 Issue in a Daring Fashion Vision That Bridges Luxury and Street Artistry

    PHOTO CREDITS: W Korea Chanel Galaxy Corporation  G-DRAGON’s collaboration with W Korea and Chanel for the November 2025 issue is…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Generational Rifts: The Mockery of ‘Young Forty (영포티)’

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, there’s been considerable discourse around generational rifts, especially pronounced among men. Here is a recent article from Joonang Ilbo…

    coffee, Controversy, fail, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, Stress
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Nov 8, 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
  • TIL jailed ex-president lee myung bak turned Korea’s spy agency into a taxpayer funded troll farm, birthing ilbe, conspiracy clowns, and a generation of raging woman haters

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    TIL jailed ex-president lee myung bak turned Korea’s spy agency into a taxpayer funded troll farm, birthing ilbe, conspiracy clowns, and a generation of raging woman haters

    lee myung bak’s government basically kickstarted Korea’s whole right-wing internet machine. Back when he was president, the National Intelligence Service…

    Military, Protest, Social Media
  • Beyond shopping: Central Department Store’s Korean fashion play

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Beyond shopping: Central Department Store’s Korean fashion play

    Central Department Store (Courtesy of Central Retail) In Bangkok’s bustling Gangnam-equivalent of Chidlom, where cafe culture meets couture, Thailand’s largest…

    Gen Z, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media
  • Beijing warms to K-pop comeback as Xi signals thaw in China’s ‘Korean wave’ ban

    Nov 2, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Beijing warms to K-pop comeback as Xi signals thaw in China’s ‘Korean wave’ ban

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together to sign the guestbook at the…

    BTS, fail, Hyundai, K-pop, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Social Media
  • ‘BTS’s V or Jinu?’ hanbok-inspired look steals the spotlight on Vogue’s global stage

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    ‘BTS’s V or Jinu?’ hanbok-inspired look steals the spotlight on Vogue’s global stage

    Screenshot of Vogue’s U.S. homepage It was one of those rare red-carpet moments when tradition met modern cool — and…

    BTS, Joseon, Social Media
  • White House press secretary shares her ‘K-beauty finds’ on Instagram during Trump’s Korea visit

    Oct 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    White House press secretary shares her ‘K-beauty finds’ on Instagram during Trump’s Korea visit

    Caroline Leavitt, U.S. White House press secretary (courtesy of Yonhap) Caroline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in U.S.…

    Donald Trump, history, Social Media
  • Has anyone else noticed it seems like the most unhinged groups have super chill fans?

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Please don’t come at my but I feel like it’s just a casual observation I’ve noticed, or maybe I’m wrong.…

    Curiosity, Social Media
  • TNX Redefine Youth and Style in TV LIFE Issue No.20 Pictorial Preview with Effortless Charisma and Refined Visual Energy

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TNX Redefine Youth and Style in TV LIFE Issue No.20 Pictorial Preview with Effortless Charisma and Refined Visual Energy

    Photo Credits: P Nation TV LIFE Under the soft studio glow of TV LIFE Issue No.20, TNX (티엔엑스) deliver a pictorial that…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Oct 25, 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
  • Radiant Youth in Bloom: IVE’s Gaeul and Leeseo Bring Playful Chic to Allure Korea’s October 2025 x Crocs Digital Edition

    Oct 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Radiant Youth in Bloom: IVE’s Gaeul and Leeseo Bring Playful Chic to Allure Korea’s October 2025 x Crocs Digital Edition

    Photo Credits: Allure Korea Crocs Starship Entertainment For its October 2025 digital edition, Allure Korea unveils a refreshingly spirited collaboration that pairs…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • How do you follow groups intentionally and how do you hear about others unintentionally?

    Oct 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How do you keep up with the activities of a group/ fandom you follow, where and how? Furthermore how engaged…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • SUNGHOON (ENHYPEN) Steps Into the Spotlight as MUSINSA China’s Newest Brand Ambassador, Capturing Youthful Elegance with Effortless Edge

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SUNGHOON (ENHYPEN) Steps Into the Spotlight as MUSINSA China’s Newest Brand Ambassador, Capturing Youthful Elegance with Effortless Edge

    Photo Credits: MUSINSA China BELIFT LAB ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon has officially become the newest brand ambassador for MUSINSA China, marking another…

    K-pop, Social Media, Stress
  • I genuinely don’t understand the criticism against Annie. Is it wrong to support her?

    Oct 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    TLDR: I’m wondering if it’s ethical to support Annie (ADP) and does she deserve the hate she receives because she…

    family, Parents, Samsung, Social Media, Teenager
  • BTS’s J-Hope to feature on Le Sserafim’s new single Spaghetti, out Oct. 24

    Oct 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS’s J-Hope to feature on Le Sserafim’s new single Spaghetti, out Oct. 24

    BTS’s J-Hope featuring on LE SSERAFIM’s upcoming single BTS’s J-Hope is teaming up with Le Sserafim for their upcoming single…

    BTS, family, K-pop, Social Media
  • Sometimes a song is just not a hit no matter how much they promoted it

    Oct 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve always Saw fans complained about the lack of promo that their faves got because their song flopped on the…

    KT, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Oct 18, 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
  • Would a K-Pop specific social media app actually work?

    Oct 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Honestly ive always thought that the kpop fanbase globally has so much untapped potential like if it was truly united…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • CORTIS sets a sculptural mood in ELLE Korea Super ELLE Vol.6 November 2025, redefining minimalist power through modern allure

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    CORTIS sets a sculptural mood in ELLE Korea Super ELLE Vol.6 November 2025, redefining minimalist power through modern allure

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Big Hit Music The November 2025 issue of ELLE Korea delivers a striking visual statement as…

    K-pop, Photography, Social Media, study
  • I wonder why some people get so obsessed with “deep voices”

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve come across some social media platforms (specifically for K-pop) and everytime an idol uses their “lower chest voice register”…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    5th PharmaResearch Global Symposium (Courtesy of PharmaResearch) Shares of South Korea’s beauty device makers are soaring as foreign visitors flock…

    Celebrity, Japan, LG, Medical, Samsung, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • MEOVV Ignites the K-pop Scene with Fiery ‘BURNING UP’ MV: Explosive Energy, Fierce Performance, and Fan Frenzy Take Over

    Oct 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo/Video Credits: THE BLACK LABEL K-pop girl group MEOVV slammed back onto the scene with their digital single and music…

    Demographics, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • KPop Demon Hunters Sweeps U.S. Halloween Costume Charts, Igniting a New K-Culture Craze

    Oct 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KPop Demon Hunters Sweeps U.S. Halloween Costume Charts, Igniting a New K-Culture Craze

    Official-style costumes inspired by KPop Demon Hunters characters Lumi, Joy, and Mira have become top Halloween picks across the U.S.…

    family, K-pop, Social Media, squid game
  • Stray Kids Lee Know Teams Up with Gucci for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea November 2025 Cover, Blending K-pop Vibes with Global Fashion

    Oct 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids Lee Know Teams Up with Gucci for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea November 2025 Cover, Blending K-pop Vibes with Global Fashion

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Gucci. JYP Entertainment Lee Know of Stray Kids shines brightly on the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • G-DRAGON Redefines Luxury Icons in W Korea November 2025 Cover with Chanel, Merging K-pop Star Power and Global Fashion Influence

    Oct 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    G-DRAGON Redefines Luxury Icons in W Korea November 2025 Cover with Chanel, Merging K-pop Star Power and Global Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: Galaxy Corporation W korea Chanel Under the mesmerizing lens of W Korea’s November 2025 issue, G-DRAGON, leader of…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • IVE Wonyoung Stuns in ELLE Korea x BVLGARI November 2025 Cover, Bridging K-pop Luxury Trends with Japanese Fashion Influence

    Oct 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE Wonyoung Stuns in ELLE Korea x BVLGARI November 2025 Cover, Bridging K-pop Luxury Trends with Japanese Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment. ELLE Korea. BVLGARI In the upcoming November 2025 issue of ELLE Korea, IVE’s Wonyoung steps into a…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul opens basement museum showcasing intact Joseon-era ruinsJuly 14, 2026
    Beneath a newly completed 25-story office tower in central Seoul,… Read more: Seoul opens basement museum showcasing intact Joseon-era ruins
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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