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  • Snowpeak Unveils Its 2025 F/W Vision: Kim Taehyung (V of BTS) Embodies Wilderness, Elegance, and the Quiet Power of Presence in a Campaign Where Fashion Meets Landscape

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Snowpeak Unveils Its 2025 F/W Vision: Kim Taehyung (V of BTS) Embodies Wilderness, Elegance, and the Quiet Power of Presence in a Campaign Where Fashion Meets Landscape

    Photo Credits: SNOWPEAK. BIGHIT MUSIC Kim Taehyung’s gaze: where wilderness meets soul.” A hushed grandeur emanates from Snowpeak Apparel’s upcoming…

    BTS, Fame, study, travel
  • Star in Sharp Focus: Cha Eunwoo for Esquire Korea, September 2025

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Star in Sharp Focus: Cha Eunwoo for Esquire Korea, September 2025

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea. Fantagio “Tailoring sharp enough to draw its own shadows.” On the September 2025 cover of Esquire Korea,…

    Seoul, study
  • S.Korea’s petrochemical firms to cut capacity on state urge for rigorous restructuring

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s petrochemical firms to cut capacity on state urge for rigorous restructuring

    Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol  (right) presides over a meeting of economy-related ministers on strengthening the petrochemical sector’s competitiveness South Korea’s…

    Discussion, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, study
  • Foreign student studying in korea trying to visit shanghai

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, Im a mongolian student that is currently studying at SNU. During the winter break, i want to visit my…

    Seoul, study
  • Important

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was thinking to apply for global MBA program in korea under gks scholarship. Then one day i have an…

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  • KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Photo Credits: The Gap, Inc. HYBE Entertainment. Geffen Records When heritage denim meets hyper-pop futurism, sparks fly. The fashion world…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, study
  • POSCO, JSW to build 6 million-ton steel plant in India

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    POSCO, JSW to build 6 million-ton steel plant in India

    POSCO’s No. 2 hot rolling mill at the Pohang Steel Works (Courtesy of POSCO) South Korea’s largest steelmaker POSCO Group…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Pohang, POSCO, study
  • Korean women

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I’m 24 year old Indian boy from bihar. I am currently studying at Seoul University and everybody even women…

    Seoul, study
  • I plan to work and move to Korea

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Ever since I was a kid, I have always felt the need to move out of the States. At the…

    Seoul, study
  • Brazilian-Korean going to the korean military service. Any advice?

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m 21 and going to korea at the end of this month to sign up to the korean military. I…

    Advice, Korean Military, Military, study
  • Question about SIM cards for my study abroad in South Korea

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For context, I am studying abroad this fall in Seoul and as I search around about SIM cards and eSIM…

    Advice, Question, Seoul, study
  • HOW TO STUDY ENG

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    하루 종일 영어영화만 돌려보는데 잘 안되네요 영어 잘하는 한국분들 많은것 같은데 공부방법좀 알 수 있나요 submitted by /u/immaunstoppable [link] [comments]

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  • Help on exchange study as an ethnically Chinese Person

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I’m going to Korea as an exchange student this fall as a Canadian citizen. I mostly speak english and…

    Advice, family, study
  • Hanyang Erica

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m planning to study at Hanyang University’s ERICA campus in Ansan and wanted to hear from people who’ve…

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  • Junhee of A.C.E Sets the Stage for Solo Stardom With ‘Supernova’ Digital Single Teasers

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Junhee of A.C.E Sets the Stage for Solo Stardom With ‘Supernova’ Digital Single Teasers

    Photo Credits: H&P Entertainment PAN Entertainment Park Junhee, the leader of A.C.E, is stepping confidently into his long-awaited solo era…

    history, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Mystery, Social Media, study
  • NCT music is really help me focus on studying

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been experimenting with study music for quite some time now. I can’t do anything in silence. Tried lofi,…

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  • If Korea never had military conscription, who do you think would’ve benefited the most?

    Aug 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In an alternate universe/timeline, which groups would have seen the biggest impact? Because 2 years or 1 year and a…

    BTS, Military, study
  • S.Korea’s ruling party gears up for won-based stablecoin legislation

    Jul 23, 2025
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    S.Korea’s ruling party gears up for won-based stablecoin legislation

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s push to launch won-based stablecoins is taking shape as the ruling Democratic Party has…

    BTS, K-pop, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, study
  • When did you realize you were affected by the parasocial relationship?

    Jul 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like many of us say, “I’m not that deep into stan culture” or “I could never get too…

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  • Education minister nominee apologizes for daughter’s unlawful studying abroad

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Education minister nominee apologizes for daughter’s unlawful studying abroad

    submitted by /u/Saltedline [link] [comments]

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  • Korean Grocery Shopping Discussion

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Grocery Shopping Discussion

    Pre-screener: https://www.research.net/r/QKF2BFF Company: Elliott Benson, a market research firm based in Sacramento, CA, aims to gather insights and feedback on…

    Discussion, purpose, Question, Shopping, study
  • The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    This is my review and analysis of a deeply unsettling Imperial Japanese propaganda film, Love and Vows (愛と誓ひ), which was…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Naver, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Punishment, Seoul, study, Tokyo, World War
  • 🌏 What’s your Korea dream? I’m building a resource site for people who want to travel, study, or live in South Korea

    Jun 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone! 👋 I’ve recently launched a small project called My Dream Korea (https://mydreamkorea.com/). It’s a platform in progress, made…

    Advice, Question, study, travel
  • Loss-making Lotte Chemical to sell water treatment unit to Synopex

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Loss-making Lotte Chemical to sell water treatment unit to Synopex

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province (Courtesy of Lotte) Lotte Chemical Corp., South Korea’s second-largest petrochemical company…

    daegu, Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Seoul, study
  • It makes sense that ILLIT has a lot of female fans

    Jun 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Magical Girl entertainment is catered to a female audience. Guys enjoy too, of course, but stuff like Sailor Moon was…

    Japan, study
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • Lotte Chemical, HD Hyundai seek to combine naphtha cracking facilities

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte Chemical, HD Hyundai seek to combine naphtha cracking facilities

    A DL Chemical plant in Korea Lotte Chemical Corp. and HD Hyundai Co. are in talks to consolidate their naphtha…

    fail, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, study
  • Moving to Korea !

    May 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to ask for some advice and also hear about your…

    Advice, study
  • SK Earthon secures rights to explore 2 offshore oil blocks in Indonesia

    May 22, 2025
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    SK Earthon secures rights to explore 2 offshore oil blocks in Indonesia

    Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia (left), SKK Migas chief Dwi Soetjipto (right), SK Earthon executive Kim…

    Japan, Seoul, study, Survey
  • Should I stay with a host family as a trans person?

    May 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been learning Korean for a year now and have been looking into a Summer program for when I…

    family, study
  • My wife made

    May 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    My wife made

    My wife made 순두부찌개, 간장갈비찜 submitted by /u/Electronic_Study3454 [link] [comments]

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  • K-Arts Music Program

    May 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I will be applying to universities very soon and have always wanted to study music (composition) at K-arts. Music is…

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  • TVXQ Changmin Appreciation Post after Tokyo Dome

    May 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to start by saying that I have been a fan of TVXQ for 16 years, and with the…

    family, Japan, Parents, study, Tokyo, travel
  • Seoul mulls joint review of Alaska LNG project with Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam

    Apr 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul mulls joint review of Alaska LNG project with Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam

    South Korea is one of the world’s top LNG buyer South Korea has proposed forming a consortium with Japan, Taiwan…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Question, request, Seoul, Stress, study
  • Activist Oasis boosts Korea team amid investor-friendly policy shift

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Activist Oasis boosts Korea team amid investor-friendly policy shift

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Hong Kong-based activist fund Oasis Management is ramping up hiring for its Korea team as Seoul’s…

    Japan, KT, KT&G, martial law, Medical, Seoul, study
  • 11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Apr 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    11 years after Sewol, families in yellow lend their strength to fights for justice

    Parents of the high schoolers who died when the Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014, are often seen at…

    family, Hwaseong, Jeju, Justice, Koreans, Parents, Protest, Seoul, study
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  August 25, 2025
    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT) … Read more: Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  
  • SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, ArkemaAugust 25, 2025
    SK Innovation’s petrochemical complex in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province SK… Read more: SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, Arkema
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economistsAugust 25, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists
  • HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robotsAugust 25, 2025
    HD Hyundai Robotics participated in AUTOMATICA 2025, the world-renowned robotics… Read more: HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots
  • S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative votingAugust 25, 2025
    Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae (center in the front row)… Read more: S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting

Latest Community Feeds

  • Questions about CORTIS and genre classificationAugust 25, 2025
  • 10pm food. Kimchi instant ramen ✨👏🏼 I love ittttt. Super sour kimchi under there as well.August 25, 2025
  • Mul Naengmyeon for a hot dayAugust 25, 2025
  • Lesbians, how do you pick your male biases?August 25, 2025
  • Do you wish the “Visual” position wasn’t a thing in Kpop ?August 25, 2025
  • music recommendations since i like rappers?August 25, 2025
  • Trump – just before meeting Lee:August 25, 2025
  • SMTR25’s “Wolf” (EXO) performance on TIMAAugust 25, 2025
  • Hello,I’d like to share a Korean Webnovel I recently discovered I really liked its story and wanted to recommend it to you as well Webnovel: Blackout(블랙아웃)August 25, 2025
  • Trump before the South Korea-U.S. summitAugust 25, 2025
  • What’s up with the recent increase in negative posts about Koreans on Reddit?August 25, 2025
  • At least they’re not BSing youAugust 25, 2025
  • Fried Rice with 낚지August 25, 2025
  • Bill Gates Gets Bizarre ‘Vaccine Conspiracy’ Hate Comments… “Why Do You Think He Came to Korea?” Host Yoo Jae-suk Also Branded a ‘Leftist’ | ‘유퀴즈’ 빌 게이츠 자기님에 악플 세례를? 이유가 ‘황당’August 25, 2025
  • The lack of Red Velvet appearances (as a group) in K-Variety shows is a tragedy and saddeningAugust 25, 2025
  • Companies focusing on SEO is killing group namesAugust 25, 2025
  • Tried making a Fusion Rabokki 🍜🔥 Ramen + Tteokbokki with a twist! Soft-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a broth that leans more toward spicy ramen than classic tteokbokkiAugust 25, 2025
  • South Korea tells China it wants to normalise ties, Yonhap reportsAugust 25, 2025
  • How do idols manage to perform such energetic choreographies while being on strict diets and getting little sleep?August 25, 2025
  • Why are korean words’ english spellings just…. wrong?August 25, 2025

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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