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

Oct 6, 2025

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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

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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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(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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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

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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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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 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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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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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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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

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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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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

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

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

Sep 2, 2025

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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

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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 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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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

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

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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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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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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

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

Aug 12, 2025

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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
Which sounds can help you to get quiet and calm ?

Aug 3, 2025

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You know sometimes you’re on stress, pressure, tension or even under anger. Which kpop songs help you to get more…

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Send offs shouldn’t really be scheduled right after a concert..

Aug 2, 2025

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Am I the only one that feels weird about send offs ? Like besides them being super expensive they really…

Question, Stress
US immigration authorities detain Korean green card holder – The Korea Times

Jul 30, 2025

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A Korean living in the United States as a permanent resident has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities amid a…

Donald Trump, family, Korean American, request, Stress
It’s Peaceful Being a Casual Fan of Any Group

Jul 28, 2025

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Seeing the obsessive side of fandoms on Twitter made me realize how peaceful it is to stay casual. I don’t…

Peace, Stress
International fans don’t actually understand the Seunghan situation

Jul 26, 2025

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This is pretty long, just to forewarn you. If you’re going to proceed, maybe grab a drink and some snacks…

Crime, Discussion, history, Koreans, LG, netizens, Peace, Scandal, Sex, Stress