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  • BINI at Coachella: How the Nation’s Girl Group Blew Up the West Coast

    Apr 10, 2026
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    BINI at Coachella: How the Nation’s Girl Group Blew Up the West Coast

    Photo Credits: Star Magic + ABS-CBN + Coachella The moment no one saw coming When the Coachella 2026 lineup dropped,…

    history, KT, Seoul, Suga
  • I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like what T.O.P just did with Another Dimension

    Apr 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Like… genuinely. The ending of “Self Crucifixion” actually left me sitting there for a minute because I couldn’t process what…

    Scandal, Suga
  • How to control weight gain with these breakfast picks

    Mar 31, 2026
    in News
    How to control weight gain with these breakfast picks

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As people enter middle age, even those who maintained a slim body begin…

    Suga
  • Maesil-ju 매실주 using cheongmae hard green ume apricot/plums

    Mar 28, 2026
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    Maesil-ju 매실주 using cheongmae hard green ume apricot/plums

    Looking at my 2024 and 2025 Maesil-ju – noticed that the best tasting one is made from raw sugar instead…

    Japan, Soju, Suga
  • Plant based in Korea, Dallae and Dallae jang

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Plant based in Korea, Dallae and Dallae jang

    Last time I’m really happy to see many people interested korean traditional vaggie, vegan dishes. So i’ll show you one…

    Suga
  • Gochujang Jjigae

    Mar 25, 2026
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    Gochujang Jjigae

    The gochujang jjigae (Korean red chili paste stew) often seen in Korean dramas or variety shows is easier to make…

    Jjigae, Pork, Soju, Suga
  • Sweet and Crispy Rice Cake Skewers

    Mar 21, 2026
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    Sweet and Crispy Rice Cake Skewers

    It’s a popular Korean street food. It’s chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and coated in a sweet…

    Suga
  • I found ARIRANG, especially SWIM, to be quite underwhelming

    Mar 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is me forming my thoughts without reading any comments or outside opinions, so I might be completely in the…

    BTS, Suga
  • Why do only male idols have strange names?

    Mar 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The majority of idols have pretty general East Asian names or American names, but I’ve recently noticed that the outliers…

    Suga
  • Rice cooker sponge cake

    Mar 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Rice cooker sponge cake

    Ingredients • 4 egg yolks • 60 g sugar (for yolks) • 4 egg whites • 60 g sugar (for…

    purpose, Suga
  • Easy Spicy Whelk Salad Anyone Can Make (Golbaengi Muchim)- Korea Food

    Mar 19, 2026
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    Easy Spicy Whelk Salad Anyone Can Make (Golbaengi Muchim)- Korea Food

    Easy Spicy Whelk Salad Anyone Can Make (Golbaengi Muchim) INTRODUCTION There are certain dishes in Korean cuisine that possess the…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean House, purpose, Question, Soju, Suga
  • Jjajang noodles, Koreans’ beloved comfort food, can send blood sugar levels soaring

    Mar 18, 2026
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    Jjajang noodles, Koreans’ beloved comfort food, can send blood sugar levels soaring

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Even as we age, it’s hard to change our taste preferences. Many people…

    Kakao, Koreans, Suga
  • Chuei Liyu’s Esquire Glow: From Planet to Pictorial Star

    Mar 16, 2026
    in Feeds
    Chuei Liyu’s Esquire Glow: From Planet to Pictorial Star

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea + FNC Entertainment + Dior Chuei Liyu commands the Esquire Korea March 2026 pictorial like a…

    K-pop, Seoul, Suga
  • Hotteok 호떡 with Vanilla Ice Cream!

    Mar 15, 2026
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    Hotteok 호떡 with Vanilla Ice Cream!

    Made Hotteok at home today, and mom suggested to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on it. Apparently she…

    Suga
  • Does anyone miss the old cute/innocent gg concepts?

    Mar 14, 2026
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    Does anyone else miss the old style of cute, innocent and elegant concepts? No offense to any 5th Gen groups…

    LG, Suga
  • And it was all purple……

    Mar 14, 2026
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    And it was all purple……

    Pan fried injeolmi dough (made with purple sweet potato) from this post [ https://www.reddit.com/r/KoreanFood/comments/1rpkfw1/purple/ ], Coated in coconut sugar. submitted…

    Suga
  • Are We Entering K-Pop’s Producer Era? A Map of 18 Producers Shaping the Next Paradigm

    Mar 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    TL;DR: K-Pop has traditionally been defined by entertainment companies. I believe we’re now entering a “Producer Era,” where individual creators…

    BTS, K-pop, Scandal, Suga
  • extremely lukewarm takes, Im talking physiological temp takes

    Mar 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ll go first: i don’t care if BTS’ new album is fully in English. They can even eschew English and…

    BTS, Suga
  • Corn Cheese tastes like Corn and Cheese

    Mar 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    OK! I know the title is silly, but I genuinely cannot figure out what I’m doing wrong! I love Korean…

    Cheese, Suga
  • TXT’s 2026 MOA CON Japan: Arena Takeover Dates Revealed!

    Mar 7, 2026
    in Feeds
    TXT’s 2026 MOA CON Japan: Arena Takeover Dates Revealed!

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music MOAs, brace yourselves—TXT (TOMORROW X TOGETHER) just dropped the ultimate Japan invasion with their Special Concert ‘2026…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Seoul, Suga
  • Liyu’s Glow: Esquire Korea x Cetaphil Cover Star

    Mar 7, 2026
    in Feeds
    Liyu’s Glow: Esquire Korea x Cetaphil Cover Star

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea. + Cetaphil + FNC Entertainment Chuei Liyu, the Taiwanese sensation under FNC Entertainment, commands the Esquire…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Suga, Tokyo
  • Where to buy Misugaru for shipping to Denmark

    Mar 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, does anyone know where I can buy Misugaru powder for shipping to Denmark? Or perhaps someone knows a store…

    Suga
  • BTS’ music has always been theirs first and foremost, and I don’t see why that would change with ARIRANG

    Mar 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Preface – So BTS is about to release their long-awaited 5th studio album titled “ARIRANG”, the tracklist for which got…

    BTS, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, purpose, Suga
  • BTS just dropped the tracklist of ARIRANG and I am hyped up.

    Mar 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Lets gooo🔊📢 BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ tracklist: Body to Body Hooligan Aliens FYA 2.0 No. 29 SWIM Merry-Go-Round Normal Like Animals they…

    BTS, Suga
  • Soy Candied Walnuts

    Mar 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Soy Candied Walnuts

    Walnut confection with pecans added. Soy sauce, mulyeot, maesil cheong, brown sugar, ginger juice for the glazing sauce. submitted by…

    Suga
  • Kimchi Question

    Feb 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I just made a quick small batch of fresh kimchi. I immediately put it in the fridge because I don’t…

    Kimchi, Question, Suga
  • Avoid this 붕어빵.

    Feb 16, 2026
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    Avoid this 붕어빵.

    I saw this on sale in the freezer section at HMart. We love getting 붕어빵 at the food court, so…

    Punishment, Suga
  • BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Feb 14, 2026
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    BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music BTS dominates the March 2026 GQ issue across 15 countries, marking their first OT7 pictorial in…

    BTS, germany, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, purpose, Stress, Suga
  • Allulose recommendations?

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If anyone uses this, what brand do you use? Or if you use another sugar substitute, what do you use?…

    Suga
  • Suga’s Agust D song has vocals at the start and I can’t find what he says

    Feb 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    At the start he keeps repeating a phrase and I keep listening to it and cannot figure out what he…

    Suga
  • Drinks I prepared for Lunar New Year

    Feb 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Drinks I prepared for Lunar New Year

    Next week is Lunar New Year, and since I have a big family gathering coming up, I decided to prepare…

    fail, family, Samyang, Soju, Suga
  • Sundae (순대) — why most people outside korea have never tried real korean blood sausage

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    sundae is probably the most underrated korean street food. everyone knows about tteokbokki and korean fried chicken, but mention blood…

    Suga
  • Lee calls for wider public debate on sugar levy

    Feb 1, 2026
    in News
    Lee calls for wider public debate on sugar levy

    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for a candid and open public debate on his proposal to introduce a…

    purpose, Social Media, Suga
  • Lee urges debate on sugar levy to cut South Korea’s health costs

    Feb 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee urges debate on sugar levy to cut South Korea’s health costs

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

    Suga
  • A ‘sugar tax’ for health promotion raises concerns about across-the-board price increases for soft drinks and snacks···in the end, the burden on ordinary people may grow

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    President Lee Jae Myung has reignited debate over introducing a so-called ‘sugar tax’ by mentioning the imposition of a Health…

    Democracy, Discussion, Justice, purpose, Suga
  • Every time I make tteokbokki, the sauce either turns out too watery or too sweet. What am I missing?

    Jan 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been trying to make tteokbokki at home, but I keep running into the same problem: the sauce either ends…

    Suga
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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