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  • 1 in 4 Korean high school students sleep in class: report

    Jun 12, 2026
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    1 in 4 Korean high school students sleep in class: report

    Korean high school students have one of the lowest long-term absenteeism rates among OECD countries, but their actual classroom participation…

    Question, Survey
  • 6.1 magnitude earthquake near Cuba shakes buildings in Havana, Florida

    Jun 9, 2026
    in News
    6.1 magnitude earthquake near Cuba shakes buildings in Havana, Florida

    HAVANA — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday afternoon, shaking buildings in Havana and Florida as…

    Social Media, Survey
  • Sustainable energy supply chain

    Jun 7, 2026
    in News
    Sustainable energy supply chain

    From May 20, the Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) convened in Seoul. Often described as Korea’s answer to the Davos forum,…

    Seoul, Survey, Ukraine
  • BTS vs. price gouging? Gov’t steps in before Busan shows

    Jun 3, 2026
    in News
    BTS vs. price gouging? Gov’t steps in before Busan shows

    Korean authorities are moving to crack down on alleged hotel price gouging and reservation abuses after BTS members publicly criticized…

    BTS, Busan, K-pop, Survey
  • Calling all queer Kpop fans – Take the fifth annual survey!!

    Jun 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone! Happy Pride Month! 🌈 The time has come to reintroduce our beloved annual Queer Kpop Fans’ survey for…

    LG, LGBTQ+, Question, Survey
  • 4 in 10 Koreans use generative AI: survey

    May 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    4 in 10 Koreans use generative AI: survey

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

    Koreans, Survey
  • Housing Experience Survey for International Students in Korea

    May 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Housing Experience Survey for International Students in Korea

    Hello! We are Team 1 from SEPO, the Business Strategy Society at Sungkyunkwan University. We are currently conducting a survey…

    purpose, Survey
  • when do you ACTUALLY eat instant noodles? 🍜

    May 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I’m a college student in Korea taking a marketing class 😊 Right now, I’m researching how Korean instant noodles/ramen…

    LG, Survey
  • [Poll] 53.3% of Koreans want ruling liberal bloc to win on June 3

    May 14, 2026
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    [Poll] 53.3% of Koreans want ruling liberal bloc to win on June 3

    Over half of Korean voters believe that the ruling party bloc should win in the upcoming local elections on June…

    daegu, Koreans, Survey
  • [For people who are not Korean] Survey about Korea’s Perilla Oil and pesto sauce form!

    May 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I’m a uni student majoring in Food Science, doing a project about making perilla oil pesto! There’s a survey…

    Koreans, Survey
  • Pew Research Center: 56% of respondents in South Korea said homosexuality is morally unacceptable (6th highest out of 25 countries), while separate polling saw that 61% of Korean men and 49% of Korean women said it was morally unacceptable (highest male-female average out of 15 countries by gender)

    May 10, 2026
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    Pew Research Center: 56% of respondents in South Korea said homosexuality is morally unacceptable (6th highest out of 25 countries), while separate polling saw that 61% of Korean men and 49% of Korean women said it was morally unacceptable (highest male-female average out of 15 countries by gender)

    Additionally, a third separate poll found that 55% of South Korean Catholics and 77% of South Korean Protestants said homosexuality…

    Protest, Sex, Survey
  • Seoul to revive public taekwondo performances, adding street shows at DDP

    May 8, 2026
    in News
    Seoul to revive public taekwondo performances, adding street shows at DDP

    Seeking to capitalize on a surge of international interest in Korean culture, the Seoul Metropolitan Government launched its 2026 Taekwondo…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Nearly all elementary school teachers oppose school field trips, survey finds

    May 4, 2026
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    Nearly all elementary school teachers oppose school field trips, survey finds

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

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  • urgent: please help me by filling in a survey🙏🏻

    May 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    hi everyone!! for college i am doing a research project on the global popularity of korean popular culture/hallyu, and i’m…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Survey
  • Nearly 120,000 people receive over $1,360 in monthly pensions: data

    May 3, 2026
    in News
    Nearly 120,000 people receive over $1,360 in monthly pensions: data

    Almost 120,000 people in Korea currently receive a monthly payment of over 2 million won ($1,360), data from the state-run…

    Seoul, Survey
  • Korean Air pushes for organizational integration ahead of merger with Asiana

    Apr 30, 2026
    in News
    Korean Air pushes for organizational integration ahead of merger with Asiana

    Korean Air has begun what it calls the “journey together” initiative, placing trust and communication at the center of its…

    family, Survey
  • Korean government to pay ‘fair allowance’ to short-term workers

    Apr 28, 2026
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    Korean government to pay ‘fair allowance’ to short-term workers

    The government will introduce a new allowance and raise pay for short-term public-sector workers as part of a sweeping plan…

    Democracy, Minimum Wage, Survey
  • 56.4% of South Korean respondents expressed favorable feelings toward Japan, up 15.8 percentage points from the previous year. This marks the first time the figure has exceeded 50% since the survey began in 2014.

    Apr 18, 2026
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    56.4% of South Korean respondents expressed favorable feelings toward Japan, up 15.8 percentage points from the previous year. This marks the first time the figure has exceeded 50% since the survey began in 2014.

    submitted by /u/West-Sector-5495 [link] [comments]

    Japan, Survey
  • Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey

    Korea’s manufacturing sector is expected to remain sluggish in the second quarter, a survey showed Friday. The business survey index…

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  • Korean firms give high marks to deregulation despite safety hurdles

    Apr 14, 2026
    in News
    Korean firms give high marks to deregulation despite safety hurdles

    A majority of companies in Korea say they are satisfied with the government’s efforts to streamline regulations, even as nearly…

    Punishment, Survey
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra sweeps European rankings

    Apr 2, 2026
    in News
    Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra sweeps European rankings

    Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 Ultra has claimed the top spot in Europe’s smartphone rankings, leading surveys across seven countries and…

    LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    Mar 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) — President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 69 percent, marking the highest level since…

    purpose, Seoul, Survey
  • President Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    Mar 26, 2026
    in News
    President Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 69 percent, marking the highest level since he took office, a survey…

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  • President’s approval rises in conservative strongholds ahead of local elections

    Mar 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    President’s approval rises in conservative strongholds ahead of local elections

    President Lee Jae Myung is securing higher approval ratings nationwide with atypical backing from conservative strongholds — a trend analysts…

    daegu, Daejeon, Local News, Seoul, Survey
  • Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll

    Mar 13, 2026
    in News
    Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll

    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 66 percent, marking its highest level since he took office last June,…

    Survey
  • Inside Korea’s migrant population: 10 key takeaways from latest survey

    Mar 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Inside Korea’s migrant population: 10 key takeaways from latest survey

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

    Survey
  • Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll

    Feb 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll

    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 67 percent, marking its highest level since he took office last June,…

    martial law, Punishment, Survey
  • Korea sees steep decline in drunk driving amid shifting social attitudes

    Feb 22, 2026
    in News
    Korea sees steep decline in drunk driving amid shifting social attitudes

    Drunk driving in Korea has dropped to nearly one-sixth of its level a decade ago, as shifting social attitudes increasingly…

    Survey
  • Korea launches first nationwide survey of forced labor sites during Japanese rule

    Feb 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea launches first nationwide survey of forced labor sites during Japanese rule

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

    Japan, Survey
  • Lee’s approval rating rises for 3rd consecutive week: poll

    Feb 16, 2026
    in News
    Lee’s approval rating rises for 3rd consecutive week: poll

    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating rose to 56.5 percent last week, a survey showed Monday, driven by the government’s…

    Survey
  • President Lee Jae Myung’s Approval Rating at 64% – 54% Support Ruling Party Candidates in Local Elections | 이재명 대통령 국정 지지율 64%‥지방선거 여당 후보 지지도 54%

    Feb 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    President Lee Jae Myung’s Approval Rating at 64% – 54% Support Ruling Party Candidates in Local Elections | 이재명 대통령 국정 지지율 64%‥지방선거 여당 후보 지지도 54%

    In a public opinion poll conducted by MBC over the Lunar New Year holiday, President Lee Jae Myung’s job approval…

    Question, request, Survey
  • Fined for being 1 minute late: London Bagel Museum faces labor law probe

    Feb 13, 2026
    in News
    Fined for being 1 minute late: London Bagel Museum faces labor law probe

    A labor ministry investigation has found that the operator of the popular bakery brand London Bagel Museum violated multiple labor…

    fail, Survey
  • Lee’s approval rating rises to 63%: poll

    Feb 13, 2026
    in News
    Lee’s approval rating rises to 63%: poll

    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating rose to 63 percent this week, led by positive assessments of his economic policies,…

    Survey
  • Digital power broker: How YouTuber weaponizes influence to shape the DPK power game

    Jan 30, 2026
    in News
    Digital power broker: How YouTuber weaponizes influence to shape the DPK power game

    Although President Lee Jae Myung has been in office for less than a year, power struggles ahead of the next…

    request, Seoul, Survey
  • [UPDATE] 33,000 views changed everything. We’re pivoting our K-Sauce design and we need your vote to get it right.

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I woke up to see that my previous posts about our student-led sauce project, BALGAN, had reached over 33,000 people…

    Advice, LG, Question, Survey
  • Half of economists forecast 1% growth range for Korea

    Jan 25, 2026
    in News
    Half of economists forecast 1% growth range for Korea

    More than half of economic experts expect Korea’s economic growth to remain in the 1 percent range for the time…

    request, Survey
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Latest Korean News

  • Seoul asks public to trade cars for bikes to cut carbon emissions, save fuelJune 12, 2026
    Amid prolonged instability in the Middle East and growing volatility… Read more: Seoul asks public to trade cars for bikes to cut carbon emissions, save fuel
  • Naver, Krafton team up to bring PUBG esports to bigger audiencesJune 12, 2026
    Korean internet giant Naver Corp. has entered into a strategic… Read more: Naver, Krafton team up to bring PUBG esports to bigger audiences
  • CJ CheilJedang, Samyang Foods climb in brand-value rankings as global appetite growsJune 12, 2026
    Korea’s leading food manufacturers are solidifying their positions among the… Read more: CJ CheilJedang, Samyang Foods climb in brand-value rankings as global appetite grows
  • Retrospective honors Japanese pastor who captured humanity of Seoul’s vanished shantytownsJune 12, 2026
    Long before Korea transformed into an economic juggernaut and a… Read more: Retrospective honors Japanese pastor who captured humanity of Seoul’s vanished shantytowns
  • 1 in 4 Korean high school students sleep in class: reportJune 12, 2026
    Korean high school students have one of the lowest long-term… Read more: 1 in 4 Korean high school students sleep in class: report

Latest Community Feeds

  • Spicy Korean Chicken with Gochujang SauceJune 12, 2026
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  • KPOP Groups with the Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify mid 2026June 12, 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