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  • Babymonster encore was amazing, they deserve praise

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Babymonster just got their first ever win with we go up and watch the encore, while I am not a…

    Stress
  • “Vital Check” by Kik5o & AleXa is my most favorite kpop female collab in recent years

    Oct 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not familiar with Kik5o’s work but I tuned in when it was released because it was AleXa’s first release…

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  • President Lee Jae-Myung: “Games Are Not Addictive Substances, but a Cultural Industry.”

    Oct 15, 2025
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    President Lee Jae-Myung: “Games Are Not Addictive Substances, but a Cultural Industry.”

    https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=310388 On the 15th, President Lee Jae-myung stated, “The government’s goal is to make Korea a global cultural industry powerhouse,…

    Seoul, Stress, study
  • 6 out of 10 Korean teachers cite parent complaints as main source of stress: study

    Oct 12, 2025
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    6 out of 10 Korean teachers cite parent complaints as main source of stress: study

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  • How can I get my Certificate of Foreign Registration (외국인등록 사실증명서) during chuseok

    Oct 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Do you know if there is any open immigration office or place where I could get my Certificate of Foreign…

    Chuseok, Stress
  • Where did Hyundai Infracore get the technology to create the DV27K, the fully Korean domestic engine in the K2 tank?

    Oct 5, 2025
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    When the South Korean K2 Black Panther tank was conceptualized in the late 1990s, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD)…

    fail, germany, history, Hyundai, Military, Stress
  • Thinking about moving closer to family

    Oct 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I currently live in America and am married with a disabled younger sister who is dependent on me. Me and…

    Advice, family, Stress
  • South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    Oct 2, 2025
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    South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea and the US struck a new foreign-exchange policy accord that officials in Seoul said could…

    germany, Japan, Seoul, Stress
  • US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    Oct 1, 2025
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    US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    South Korean and US officials discuss visa issuance for Koreans working in the US following the September detention of Korean…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • I wonder if foreign idols find the conservative culture in Korea very difficult to adjust to.

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Korea has quite a conservative culture in general, at least from what I observed whilst travelling there. Great respect is…

    Discrimination, LG, LGBTQ+, Protest, Scandal, Sex, Stress, Teenager, travel
  • S.Korea’s Lee presses US Treasury Secretary Bessent on ‘rational’ tariff deal, currency swap line

    Sep 25, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee presses US Treasury Secretary Bessent on ‘rational’ tariff deal, currency swap line

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during their meeting at the South Korean permanent…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, request, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • K-pop icons Stray Kids, Le Sserafim to headline launch of new presidential pop culture committee

    Sep 24, 2025
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    K-pop icons Stray Kids, Le Sserafim to headline launch of new presidential pop culture committee

    K-pop icons Stray Kids South Korea’s Presidential Pop Culture Committee, co-chaired by JYP Entertainment founder and producer Jin-young Park, will…

    K-drama, K-pop, Naver, Stress
  • MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 21, 2025
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    MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Golden Goose. The Black Label. Under the crisp transition of September, MEOVV’s Anna emerges as the…

    Curiosity, KT, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Stanning a mid tier group is the best decision I ever made!

    Sep 21, 2025
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    So I recently been discovering groups that aren’t considered mainstream or from the big 4 companies. LET ME JUST SAY…

    BTS, LG, Peace, Stress
  • Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: KOZ Entertainment. Geffen Records. SM Entertainment. JYP Entertainment The studio was buzzing on the day of Esquire Korea’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Stress
  • Trump to visit South Korea for APEC summit, meet President Lee

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Trump to visit South Korea for APEC summit, meet President Lee

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) took office in June 2025 US President Donald Trump will visit South Korea…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • From ARMY to EXOL: The wildest fandom jump I’ve ever made

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay, so let me preface this by saying the reason I’m making this comparison is because BTS and EXO were…

    BTS, Scandal, Stress
  • US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    Sep 7, 2025
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    US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    ICE leads a multi-agency operation at the construction site of the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy JV plant in Georgia on Sept.…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, Korean American, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Stress, travel, Warning
  • Neurodivergent kpop fans, how do you handle concerts?

    Sep 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I love the idea of going to concerts, but I also have a lot of anxiety about attending. This got…

    Stress
  • I’m so done with missing K-pop comebacks and tour dates, any solutions?

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I swear, being a K-pop fan is like a full-time job sometimes. I missed Stray Kids’ last comeback announcement because…

    BTS, K-pop, Stress
  • NMIXX’s Fe304 album trilogy is some of the best music I’ve ever heard, and I can’t get over it

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    WARNING : Extremely long post ahead as I really want to verbalize how much I adore NMIXX’s music I’ve never…

    BTS, Crime, Stress, Warning
  • Shinhan Financial bets on stablecoins, AI in digital overhaul  

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Shinhan Financial bets on stablecoins, AI in digital overhaul  

    Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong vowed to actively integrate stablecoins and agent AI into its services as part of…

    driver, Japan, Jeju, Lawmakers, Seoul, Stress
  • APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Sep 1, 2025
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    APEC real estate, global utility: Cohen & Steers’ picks in economic downturn

    Cohen & Steers President & Chief Investment Officer Jon Cheigh (File photo by Cohen & Steers) Cohen & Steers Inc.,…

    Donald Trump, family, Japan, Korean American, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Has anyone used Miso or JimSsa when moving their house?

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to know how easy it is to call for movers and what was the price range you got?…

    Stress
  • N.Korea’s Kim Jong Un to debut on multilateral diplomatic stage in China; summit with Xi, Putin likely

    Aug 29, 2025
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    N.Korea’s Kim Jong Un to debut on multilateral diplomatic stage in China; summit with Xi, Putin likely

    Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to a Pyongyang art…

    cold war, Donald Trump, Japan, Military, North Korea, Peace, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, Stress, travel, Vladimir Putin, World War
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Aug 25, 2025
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    BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press conference after the central bank cut its policy rate by…

    Ewha, Hyundai, Seoul, Stress, Survey, Warning
  • STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia

    Aug 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia

    STIC Investments Inc., a Seoul-based private equity firm, is set to acquire Cleantopia, South Korea’s largest laundry service franchise operator,…

    Lotte, Seoul, Stress
  • Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plan South Korea’s financial regulators are calling on the country’s petrochemical producers to draw up sweeping self-rescue…

    Lotte, Seoul, Stress
  • Cohie : Nothing Matters (orz)

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Cohie : Nothing Matters (orz)

    Nothing Matters (orz) is a quick mix of indie pop, folk, and R&B. It’s a sampling of Cohie and the…

    Stress
  • The jury is out to find the best track of The First Half of 2025

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone! We are excited to rate some of the biggest songs of the year so far with the “First…

    K-pop, LG, Stress, Survey
  • What makes a song sound good in English?

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I grew up a HUGE vocaloid fan, and that included listening to a lot of youtaite English covers that were…

    Cheese, Japan, Question, Stress
  • Jay Park World Tour Arrives in Auckland: Experience the Electrifying Serenades & Body Rolls Concert at Spark Arena, Last Tickets Now Available

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credit: More Vision Entertainment Jay Park, the Korean-American R&B sensation, is set to ignite Spark Arena on Sunday, 24…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Stress
  • Air Liquide in over $3.3bn exclusive talks for South Korea’s DIG Airgas

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Air Liquide in over $3.3bn exclusive talks for South Korea’s DIG Airgas

    DIG Airgas facilities in Paju, Gyeonggi province (Courtesy of DIG Airgas)  Air Liquide SA, a French multinational industrial gas and…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Experience Chanyeol’s Upside Down Sound Stage: EXO Star Celebrates Solo Debut With Highly Anticipated Anniversary Concert

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Experience Chanyeol’s Upside Down Sound Stage: EXO Star Celebrates Solo Debut With Highly Anticipated Anniversary Concert

    Hero Photo: Naver Dispatch Magazine The anticipation swirling around Chanyeol’s first solo anniversary concert, “Upside Down : Sound Stage,” is…

    K-pop, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Stress
  • Feeling Mentally Drained or Stressed? Offering Calm Conversations & Guided Relaxation | Online

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, If you’re feeling overwhelmed, mentally tired, or just need someone to talk to, I’m offering calm, 1-on-1 support…

    Advice, Peace, Stress
  • TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Aug 5, 2025
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    TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment K-pop fans in the Philippines are eagerly gearing up for TWICE’s “6th World Tour: THIS IS…

    driver, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Stress, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boomOctober 17, 2025
    SeAH is a leading Korean specialty alloy maker South Korea’s… Read more: Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom
  • Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demandOctober 17, 2025
    Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (right) meets with US Treasury… Read more: Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demand
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    KPop Demon Hunters-themed GS25 convenience store in Seoul  South Korean… Read more: K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers
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    Hanwha Ocean acquired Philadephia-based Philly Shipyard, rebranded as Hanwha Philly… Read more: US denounces China’s sanctions on Hanwha Ocean’s US arms
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    The Galleri® test (Screen captured from Grail website) Samsung Electronics… Read more: Samsung to invest $110 mn in Grail to bring early-cancer test to Asia

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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