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  • my friend is UNHEALTHILY obsessed with one idol

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i think healthy obsession is okay but she keeps on saying how she will get to meet him one day…

    Teenager
  • ”Topicxyah” the user who claim to be distantly related to Changbin

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There this girl on instagram who has made some big claims of being related to Changbin through a Dna test…

    Teenager
  • Just watched GO! by CORTIS–My Thoughts So Far

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to focus on their whole concept and their sound as an extension of their concept. HYBE is marketing…

    Teenager
  • Change in k-pop sound doesn’t come from “westernization” but from change in k-pop record -production philosophy

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Probably everyone notice recent nagging about that k-pop doesn’t sound the same like in the past. From what I notice…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Teenager
  • TEEN TOP Drops “Just 15, Just Teen Top” Concept Photos—Inside K-Pop’s Enduring Fandom for the Group

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TEEN TOP Drops “Just 15, Just Teen Top” Concept Photos—Inside K-Pop’s Enduring Fandom for the Group

    Photo Credits: TOP MEDIA. K-pop veteran group TEEN TOP has stirred conversation and excitement among global fans with their latest…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media, Teenager
  • BTS and TXT’s Brother Group Revealed: CORTIS Set to Debut on Aug. 18

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS and TXT’s Brother Group Revealed: CORTIS Set to Debut on Aug. 18

    Courtesy of BigHit Music BigHit Music, the powerhouse behind global K-pop acts BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), has officially…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Social Media, Teenager
  • Kpop group snark subreddits are so dumb like

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Ive seen a few snark subreddits here and there, and I just think to myself, “how jobless does someone have…

    Parents, Teenager
  • HYBE, Paramount to bring KPop Demon Hunters’ star to life in idol film

    Jul 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE, Paramount to bring KPop Demon Hunters’ star to life in idol film

    J-young Yoo plays Zoey, the youngest of the girl group Huntrix in the animated film KPop Demon Hunters (Screenshot captured…

    family, K-pop, Korean American, Teenager
  • what are some of your favourite nostalgic kpop songs / groups?

    Jul 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i discovered kpop in 2018 (prime time in my opinion) and songs that were released/popular between 2017-2019 are extremely nostalgic…

    LG, Teenager
  • Real talk, why K pop fans are sometimes so toxic?

    Jul 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Let me preface this by saying I’ve experienced firsthand what it’s like to be a toxic K-pop stan. This opinion…

    K-pop, netizens, Teenager
  • HYBE sparks summer with BTS live album, TXT comeback, new boy band launch

    Jul 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE sparks summer with BTS live album, TXT comeback, new boy band launch

    BTS (Courtesy of HYBE) HYBE Co., a South Korean music powerhouse, is turning up the heat this summer with a…

    BTS, Teenager
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • World Vision becomes first Korean entity to trade crypto

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    World Vision becomes first Korean entity to trade crypto

    Non-government organization World Vision Korea has sold its Ethereum holdings, becoming the first Korean legal entity to trade crypto after…

    Seoul, Teenager
  • HITGS appears in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview: Meet K-Pop’s Freshest Girl Group

    May 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    HITGS appears in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview: Meet K-Pop’s Freshest Girl Group

    Photo Credits: H Music Entertainment. Cosmopolitan Korea The anticipation around HITGS continues to build as the five-member girl group graces…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Teenager
  • Why was Baekhyun’s world tour announced at such last minute?

    May 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    world tour was announced a month and a half before the concert in my country (Brazil). He’ll be heading here…

    Seoul, Teenager
  • Korean police nab teenager behind deepfake sexual blackmail abuse on Telegram

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean police nab teenager behind deepfake sexual blackmail abuse on Telegram

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

    Deepfake, Sex, Teenager
  • HITGS Shines in L’OFFICIEL KOREA YK Edition: 2025 Summer Special Pictorial Preview & Complete Member Profiles

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    HITGS Shines in L’OFFICIEL KOREA YK Edition: 2025 Summer Special Pictorial Preview & Complete Member Profiles

    Photo Credits: L’Officiel Korea H Music Entertainment The rising K-pop girl group HITGS is making waves with a captivating pictorial…

    Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Teenager
  • how do you think parasocial relationships between celebrities and us fans affect us?

    Apr 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    *this is some research for my first youtube video <3 Something that I’ve seen a lot in many different industries…

    Teenager
  • Falling in love with GOT7 in annum domini 2025 🥹

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t discriminate when it comes to my kpop diet—bgs, ggs, big or small, any generation, I will listen to.…

    Teenager
  • Refresh my perspective – life in Korea

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings, Firstly, I’d like to apologise that this post may be lacking in focus since it relates to a few…

    Curiosity, fail, K-drama, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Parents, Perspectives, Question, Samsung, Samyang, Seoul, study, Teenager, travel
  • Do you think that people who are acting toxic here are much older than often claimed?

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Whenever there is a discussion about toxicity here most people claim that those users are just toxic “teenager edgelords” making…

    Discussion, K-pop, Social Media, Teenager
  • Kpop fan’s fear of critique of the group they stan makes discussions boring

    Jan 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I first got into kpop as a teenager, I definitely felt a sense of “connection” to all the groups…

    Discussion, Teenager
  • Easy-medium level k-pop dance recommendations?

    Jan 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I was a teenager (I’m now 24) I used to spend so much time learning and practicing kpop dances,…

    K-pop, Teenager
  • left kpop for nearly 5 years & trying to catch up now

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    in june 2020, i reached one of the lowest points in my life—a moment so deeply personal and painful that…

    Ewha, K-pop, Teenager
  • Regarding De:Va and their scandals and their future debut

    Jan 2, 2025
    in Community

    I know that De:Va’s pre-debut introduction to the world has been very rocky but I genuinely hope that they get…

    BTS, Celebrity, Crime, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Kia, KT, Scandal, Teenager
  • Kpop stans and their behaviour towards namjoon

    Dec 27, 2024
    in Community

    It genuinely amazes me how openly xenophobic and racist people especially in Kpop spaces are towards namjoon? Mocking his body,…

    Koreans, Teenager
  • I’m anxious to think that someday my bias will have a girlfriend

    Dec 11, 2024
    in Community

    I have my bias from a 5th generation group and all members are 20 years old, so I think that…

    Advice, Teenager
  • Kg’s situation shows how impossible it is for kpop idols to leave their company

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community

    VCha’s KG is in a lawsuit with JYP, and she has to sue JYP to get out of her contract.…

    Teenager
  • I’ve never posted here but I’m gonna be a grumpy old kpop fan for a min

    Nov 27, 2024
    in Community

    Before I start that title is a bit of joke but I am slightly serious about the fact that I…

    BTS, Justice, KT, Teenager
  • Since people are talking about dream academy again: Adela wasn’t wrong

    Nov 27, 2024
    in Community

    So for starters before y’all pull the racism card, I am black. Now I need many people to understand with…

    Teenager
  • Naver Band surpasses 6 mn MAU in US

    Nov 15, 2024
    in News
    Naver Band surpasses 6 mn MAU in US

    South Korea’s Naver Corp. said on Friday its group-based social media platform Band reached 6.04 million monthly active users (MAU)…

    Demographics, Military, Naver, Social Media, Teenager
  • Why I can’t do multi-fandom thing ?(rant warning)

    Oct 21, 2024
    in Community

    Hello everyone I genuinely don’t know how to explain this whole thing without mentioning the group in question but with…

    K-pop, Question, Teenager, Warning
  • High schooler in Busan creates, sells obscene deepfake videos of female classmates

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    High schooler in Busan creates, sells obscene deepfake videos of female classmates

    submitted by /u/Illustrious_Diver_37 [link] [comments]

    Busan, Deepfake, deepfake videos, Teenager
  • High schooler attacks middle school girl with hammer after she declined to meet him

    Oct 13, 2024
    in Community, Feeds
    High schooler attacks middle school girl with hammer after she declined to meet him

    submitted by /u/simpdog213 [link] [comments]

    Teenager
  • Influencers wield greater power in marketing in S.Korea

    Sep 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Influencers wield greater power in marketing in S.Korea

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Merch reliance on digital content creators for marketing is growing bigger in South Korea, allowing some…

    Advertisement, Koreans, Seoul, Social Media, Survey, Teenager

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Latest Korean News

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    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plan South Korea’s financial regulators are calling… Read more: Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections
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    Apartment complexes in Seoul South Korea will impose sweeping restrictions… Read more: Korea tightens curbs on foreign homebuyers with new permit system amid speculation fears
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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