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  • I just learned that idols regularly only sleep 3-4 hours, maybe even 1-2, per night?! That is INSANE.

    Aug 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Holy crap, I knew being an idol was brutal, but, no pun intended, that is next level cruelty. How do…

    Stress
  • The reign of terror and theft from Konnect’d, did you all forget?

    Jul 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So this is going to be a copy and paste and edit from my Got7 post and my KARD because…

    Discussion, Question, Stress, travel, Warning
  • Lee says depending on U.S. for defense no longer valid, will boost economic ties

    Jul 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    ROME – President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea’s traditional reliance on the United States for defense is no longer…

    Seoul, Stress
  • Does Kateye’s new song ‘Animal’ remind anyone else of CLC’s ‘Devil’?

    Jul 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    *not putting out any ‘copying’ claims I just listened to Kateye’s new song ‘Animal’ and the beat and overall vibe…

    Stress
  • Mind against machine: World’s top hackers, AI agents clash in Seoul

    Jul 24, 2026
    in News
    Mind against machine: World’s top hackers, AI agents clash in Seoul

    Inside the sprawling, subterranean convention halls of Coex in southern Seoul this week, the battlefield was entirely silent, marked only…

    Japan, Seoul, Stress
  • Anyone else think the 왁뿌볼 trend is kind of uncanny?

    Jul 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First off, I am not against adults engaging in “childish” activities. I found the recent 경도 trend among adults genuinely…

    Stress
  • “Hidden” Housing Fee Landlords Owe You When You Move Out

    Jul 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone. With the moving season approaching, I wanted to drop a quick guide on a Korean housing law that…

    Koreans, request, Stress
  • what do you think is the best 3-song run in k-pop?

    Jul 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    (the songs must be in order in the tracklist of the album). personally, my two contenders come from the same…

    K-pop, Stress
  • Seoul Offers Up to 7.2 Million KRW in Housing Support for New Parents Over 2 Years (300K KRW per Month): How to Apply

    Jul 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul Offers Up to 7.2 Million KRW in Housing Support for New Parents Over 2 Years (300K KRW per Month): How to Apply

    Seoul Metropolitan Government (Published: July 8, 2026) The deposit limit for jeonse (key-money deposit) has been significantly eased to 500…

    Childbirth Incentive, family, Parents, Seoul, Stress
  • Google eyes expansion in Korean enterprise AI market

    Jul 14, 2026
    in News
    Google eyes expansion in Korean enterprise AI market

    Google unveiled its vision to expand the presence of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) in Korea’s enterprise AI market on…

    Seoul, Stress
  • SAINT SATINE: Four Became Three, But the Story Isn’t Over

    Jul 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    SAINT SATINE: Four Became Three, But the Story Isn’t Over

    There’s a moment right before a group debuts when the world hasn’t decided what to call them yet — not…

    apology, BTS, Discussion, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Peace, Photography, Seoul, Stress
  • Childcare Stress Alters Mothers’ Brain Structure

    Jul 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Childcare Stress Alters Mothers’ Brain Structure

    submitted by /u/Beginning-Passion676 [link] [comments]

    Stress
  • Keyveatz: Mapping the New Axis of K-pop Power (MAPS Vol.199 Preview)

    Jul 9, 2026
    in Feeds
    Keyveatz: Mapping the New Axis of K-pop Power (MAPS Vol.199 Preview)

    They don’t enter the frame — they distort it. In the MAPS Korea & Japan Fall 2026 pictorial preview, Keyveatz…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • 3 family members found dead at apartment in Osan

    Jul 8, 2026
    in News
    3 family members found dead at apartment in Osan

    Three family members have been found dead at an apartment unit in Osan, south of Seoul, police said Wednesday. The…

    family, history, Medical, Seoul, Stress
  • Stray Kids’ Seungmin scales back activities as ankle injury lingers

    Jul 4, 2026
    in News
    Stray Kids’ Seungmin scales back activities as ankle injury lingers

    Stray Kids member Seungmin will significantly reduce his activities as he continues to recover from a stress fracture in his…

    Advice, K-pop, Medical, Stress
  • The8 Is DAZED China’s Collective Future: SEVENTEEN’s Style Architect Arrives

    Jul 2, 2026
    in Feeds
    The8 Is DAZED China’s Collective Future: SEVENTEEN’s Style Architect Arrives

    The lighting rig hangs low, a bruised strip of white cutting through black, and beneath it Minghao Xu holds still…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Stress
  • Debate over Samsung, SK Hynix’s second chip cluster in Korea heats up: Is it feasible?

    Jun 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Debate over Samsung, SK Hynix’s second chip cluster in Korea heats up: Is it feasible?

    Debate over Samsung, SK Hynix’s second chip cluster in Korea heats up: Is it feasible? The Honam region in southwestern…

    fail, Jeju, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Stressed about BTS concert and who I’m taking with me

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a long time bts fan. I’m an older fan too and wouldn’t say I’m ‘army’ (just because I dont…

    BTS, Stress
  • PM nominee calls N. Korea ‘threat, compatriot’

    Jun 25, 2026
    in News
    PM nominee calls N. Korea ‘threat, compatriot’

    Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook said Thursday that North Korea is both “a threat and a compatriot” when asked to…

    Lawmakers, North Korea, Peace, Question, Stress
  • Samsung, SK Hynix to announce massive facility investments as Korea maps out 2nd chip cluster

    Jun 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Samsung, SK Hynix to announce massive facility investments as Korea maps out 2nd chip cluster

    Samsung, SK Hynix to announce massive facility investments as Korea maps out 2nd chip cluster The expected new semiconductor hubs…

    Discussion, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Upper Room issues an apology after Mark’s Confederate flag controversy

    Jun 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, this is Upper Room. We would like to extend our sincere apologies for the concern, discomfort, and disappointment caused…

    apology, Controversy, Discrimination, Question, Stress
  • k-mart for dinner after a long stressful week

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    k-mart for dinner after a long stressful week

    submitted by /u/Mediocre-Log-4352 [link] [comments]

    Stress
  • KPOP breaks our perception of consumption.

    Jun 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Might be a bit of an unpopular opinion, honestly I don’t know but I felt like discussing this. DISCLAIMER :…

    BTS, request, Stress
  • Why is every single group going on tour this year? Were not made made of money

    Jun 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m actually quite sad how every single one of my favs are going on tour and they keep announcing tours…

    Stress
  • Opinion on BTS and RM as their leader specifically

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know they all worked really hard but it’s crazy how hard RM worked. Jungkook is crazy talented and an…

    BTS, family, Stress, Suga
  • Second female PM

    Jun 10, 2026
    in News
    Second female PM

    Timing is often an unruly thing. Many pundits have stressed the importance of timing in life. What I mean to…

    history, Korean History, Naver, Stress
  • Rating* Every YG Idol Group Title Tracks (Or At Least My Best Try)

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    RANKING DOCUMENT IS LINKED HERE. It is also linked below with more information. Please do not engage in fan-war behavior,…

    Ewha, Question, Stress
  • Kpop industry/idols and the drinking culture

    Jun 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw an interview where the idea was conveyed that ‘drinking 3-4 times a week’ is “seriously cutting down” drinking.…

    family, Stress
  • ‘Korea means trust’: EU lawmaker sees growing role for parliamentary diplomacy

    Jun 5, 2026
    in News
    ‘Korea means trust’: EU lawmaker sees growing role for parliamentary diplomacy

    The European Parliament and South Korea’s National Assembly should play a greater role in strengthening bilateral ties as Seoul and…

    Seoul, Stress
  • What does the disconnect between Streaming numbers and Karaoke charts mean for K-pop idol group music? And is it okay to keep releasing tracks that the general public doesn’t sing?

    Jun 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    When evaluating the success of K-pop idol group music today, fandoms and stans seem to care entirely too much about…

    Discussion, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, Question, Stress
  • Heeseung leaving Enhypen affected me more than i’d like to admit

    Jun 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i feel kind of silly writing this, but i wanted to get it off my chest somewhere people might understand.…

    Stress
  • Actor Park Ji-hoon recommends hand gripper to relieve stress

    Jun 1, 2026
    in News
    Actor Park Ji-hoon recommends hand gripper to relieve stress

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Singer and actor Park Ji-hoon recently revealed that one of the items he…

    Fame, K-pop, Stress
  • Foreign ministry calls on Israel to investigate assault claims by activists

    May 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Foreign ministry calls on Israel to investigate assault claims by activists

    The foreign ministry said Monday it has pressed Israel to conduct a thorough investigation into claims by two South Korean…

    Stress
  • BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    May 21, 2026
    in Feeds
    BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    THE COVER THAT STOPPED THE INTERNET Before the ink was dry, before the first collector’s copy shipped from Seoul, the…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Stress, Teenager, Warning
  • Stanning smaller groups vs. Big 4 groups

    May 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think I have a pretty solid perspective on this because I’ve stanned groups ranging from complete nugus, to groups…

    Stress
  • Why have K-pop solo careers become less successful in recent years?

    May 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    My friend and i were talking about this on disc: “ngl it’s sooo hard to be a soloist. even bts…

    BTS, K-pop, Stress
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Latest Korean News

  • Busan turns to tourism to save its female free-diversAugust 3, 2026
    Along the rocky coastlines of Korea, the ancient art of… Read more: Busan turns to tourism to save its female free-divers
  • US drone mix-up caused by communication error at working level: officialAugust 3, 2026
    Last week’s mix-up between South Korean and U.S. militaries over… Read more: US drone mix-up caused by communication error at working level: official
  • Kim Soo-hyun makes official comeback after 16-month hiatusAugust 3, 2026
    Top actor Kim Soo-hyun has officially made his return to… Read more: Kim Soo-hyun makes official comeback after 16-month hiatus
  • HYBE’s new girl group Tuide to debut Aug. 24 with EP ‘Tune & Play’August 3, 2026
    HYBE’s new girl group label ABD will debut its first… Read more: HYBE’s new girl group Tuide to debut Aug. 24 with EP ‘Tune & Play’
  • Actor Kim Seo-yeon, chef Kim Do-yoon reveal their 4-year relationshipAugust 3, 2026
    Actor Kim Seo-yeon and chef Kim Do-yoon, who appeared on… Read more: Actor Kim Seo-yeon, chef Kim Do-yoon reveal their 4-year relationship

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  • Kpop songs in where the idols themselves didn’t like?August 3, 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