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  • To draw K-pop fans beyond Seoul, Korea leverages their ‘BIAS’

    Jun 24, 2026
    in News
    To draw K-pop fans beyond Seoul, Korea leverages their ‘BIAS’

    For millions of global music fans, a “bias” is not a prejudice but a favorite K-pop artist. Korea’s tourism officials…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Gov’t approves sanctions against 166 child support defaulters

    Jun 21, 2026
    in News
    Gov’t approves sanctions against 166 child support defaulters

    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Sunday it has approved 184 sanctions against 166 people who failed to…

    driver, fail, family, travel
  • XONARA: P-Pop’s Next Wave Has a Name

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Feeds
    XONARA: P-Pop’s Next Wave Has a Name

    There’s a moment, somewhere between the first chord and the last syllable, when a crowd stops watching and starts feeling. It…

    Japan, K-pop, purpose, travel
  • My Top 3 Underrated Boy Group Title Songs For The 1st Half of 2026 That I Hope People Will Check Out

    Jun 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As someone who checks out songs from both popular and less popular groups, I wanna write an appreciation about my…

    history, Kia, KT, travel
  • Hyeri, in Full Bloom: The Style, Spark, and Reinvention of a K-Culture Icon

    Jun 18, 2026
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    Hyeri, in Full Bloom: The Style, Spark, and Reinvention of a K-Culture Icon

    There are artists who perform a moment, and then there are artists who build a mood around them. Hyeri belongs…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, travel
  • Rosé in Bloom: BLACKPINK’s Style-Bending Moment for Vogue Korea

    Jun 16, 2026
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    Rosé in Bloom: BLACKPINK’s Style-Bending Moment for Vogue Korea

    Rosé’s latest Vogue Korea x YSL cover reads like a mood board for the modern K-pop era: elegant, slightly dangerous,…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, travel
  • KAIST unveils breakthrough that could slash AI data center cooling power

    Jun 16, 2026
    in News
    KAIST unveils breakthrough that could slash AI data center cooling power

    As artificial intelligence systems demand ever more computing power, a team of Korean researchers says it has found a way…

    KT, Putin, travel
  • Korea offers bus discounts to move foreign tourists beyond Seoul

    Jun 15, 2026
    in News
    Korea offers bus discounts to move foreign tourists beyond Seoul

    For the millions of foreign tourists who visit Korea each year, the boundaries of vacations are often defined by the…

    Seoul, Subway, Tourism, travel
  • Luxury hanok reshapes high-end tourism deep in mountains of Gangwon Province

    Jun 15, 2026
    in News
    Luxury hanok reshapes high-end tourism deep in mountains of Gangwon Province

    For global jet setters, Korea’s cultural footprint is typically defined by Seoul’s neon-lit corridors and K-pop spectacle. But a quiet…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • K-content boom effect? Foreign arrivals to Korea jump 20 percent

    Jun 13, 2026
    in News
    K-content boom effect? 
 Foreign arrivals to Korea jump 20 percent

    The number of foreign visitors entering Korea surged by more than 20 percent in the first five months of this…

    travel
  • Next time I visit Korea, I’d love to order stuff online beforehand and have it delivered to my hotel — does a service like that exist?

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Just something I’ve been wondering about for people who’ve traveled to Korea. Whenever people visit Korea, they end up buying…

    travel
  • The venues BIGBANG are playing in the west are INSANE for a 2 Gen group, this is fully unprecedented, I did expect stadiums for Asia (duh) but dates like MetLife and Stade de France at 80k capacity each, is crazy. In the middle of blue dot crisis too! What are your thoughts? Will they sell out?

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I do think they will sell really well because this is likely a farewell tour (even if its not implicit…

    BTS, history, travel
  • Netflix hit inspires Korea tourism push aimed at turning viewers into visitors

    Jun 11, 2026
    in News
    Netflix hit inspires Korea tourism push aimed at turning viewers into visitors

    Korea is betting that the power of a Netflix hit can do more than entertain audiences — it can also…

    KT, squid game, Tourism, travel
  • Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly

    Jun 10, 2026
    in News
    Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly

    Korea’s tourism authorities are turning their attention to traditional street markets, launching a standardized campaign Friday to target long-standing consumer…

    Busan, Tourism, travel
  • Do y’all think ILLIT not having any Fluent English Speakers might affect their growth in the long run?

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First off, this is NOT a post where u come in the comments and spread negativity. The purpose is just…

    Discussion, Fame, purpose, travel
  • Jang Wonyoung in Bangkok: The Face of AMUSE’s Soft Power

    Jun 8, 2026
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    Jang Wonyoung in Bangkok: The Face of AMUSE’s Soft Power

    Jang Wonyoung doesn’t just arrive; she lands. In Bangkok, as AMUSE’s global face stepped into the brand’s Thai spotlight, she brought…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, travel
  • AHOF: Nine Lives, One Legend

    Jun 7, 2026
    in Feeds
    AHOF: Nine Lives, One Legend

    F&F Entertainment’s nine-member phenomenon steps into the frame — and rewrites the rules of the new K-pop era. There is…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Suga, Tokyo, travel
  • Bing su in London

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Pleaseeee does anyone know of a place in London preferably central or east London that does a good Bing su…

    travel
  • So.. do you guys think it’s financially worth it for tripleS to tour?

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s just a random thought that came to mind. I know they’ve only performed in small theaters on their previous…

    travel
  • Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

    Jun 5, 2026
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    Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

    Giselle in Motion aespa’s Giselle is in one of those rare pop moments where image, sound, and identity lock together…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Social Media, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • Korea has a chicken soup made with a poisonous tree… and people swear it’s healthy

    Jun 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korea has a chicken soup made with a poisonous tree… and people swear it’s healthy

    I was traveling in Korea and came across this dish called Ottdak Baeksuk (옻닭백숙). At first, I thought those dark…

    Koreans, travel
  • BHC Fried Chicken

    Jun 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    BHC Fried Chicken

    I know fried chicken for breakfast isn’t everyone’s thing, but this combo absolutely hit the spot. Picked up some BHC…

    coffee, Japan, Seoul, travel
  • Creamy Without Cream — Korea’s Beloved Perilla Seed Noodles

    Jun 1, 2026
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    Creamy Without Cream — Korea’s Beloved Perilla Seed Noodles

    A creamy Korean noodle soup made with ground perilla seeds. It looks rich like a cream soup, but there’s no…

    LG, Perilla seeds, Seoul, travel
  • Court rejects detention warrant for Chinese dissident who traveled 300 kilometers in rubber boat to escape homeland

    May 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Court rejects detention warrant for Chinese dissident who traveled 300 kilometers in rubber boat to escape homeland

    submitted by /u/Fine-Cucumber8589 [link] [comments]

    travel
  • The plastic Kimchi fermentation containers, how safe are they?

    May 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I asked this in a fermentation sub but realized best to go to the source. These containers are a genius…

    Kimchi, travel
  • JEON SOMI Turns Vogue Korea x Buccellati Into a Study in Modern Stardom

    May 28, 2026
    in Feeds
    JEON SOMI Turns Vogue Korea x Buccellati Into a Study in Modern Stardom

    Cover Story Jeon Somi doesn’t simply pose for a camera; she turns the frame into a statement. In the Vogue…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, study, travel
  • Top diplomats of N. Korea, Singapore hold talks in Pyongyang

    May 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Top diplomats of N. Korea, Singapore hold talks in Pyongyang

    North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has held talks with her Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan in Pyongyang, state media said…

    Donald Trump, history, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel
  • Do you regret spending years learning Korean?

    May 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Were any of you so passionate about KPop that you learned the language? I’m about a year in. For folks…

    family, Korean American, Korean Guy, travel
  • Historical Records of Korean Portion Sizes (1123–1903)

    May 23, 2026
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    Historical Records of Korean Portion Sizes (1123–1903)

    https://preview.redd.it/82cr3xypev2h1.png?width=577&format=png&auto=webp&s=dfaa51039bbd5d12b6c26fb7581031afc8796140 1. 1123 (Goryeo Dynasty) — Song Dynasty Envoy Xu Jing, Illustrated Account of Goryeo “They are fond of eating…

    Goryeo, Imjin War, Japan, Joseon, Koreans, Military, travel
  • BTS fans angered as Busan room rates jump up to tenfold before concerts

    May 23, 2026
    in News
    BTS fans angered as Busan room rates jump up to tenfold before concerts

    BTS fans are criticizing alleged price gouging by Busan accommodations ahead of the group’s concerts in the southern port city,…

    BTS, Busan, travel
  • Advice for relationship

    May 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m new here and I really need your opinions. I have a trip to Korea coming up soon,…

    Advice, Korean Guy, Seoul, travel
  • Capitalizing on summit, Seoul seeks to draw Japanese tourists to historic enclave

    May 20, 2026
    in News
    Capitalizing on summit, Seoul seeks to draw Japanese tourists to historic enclave

    Following a high-profile bilateral summit between the leaders of Korea and Japan in Andong, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…

    Japan, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Lost in translation no more: Seoul overhauls subway app for foreign riders

    May 19, 2026
    in News
    Lost in translation no more: Seoul overhauls subway app for foreign riders

    Seoul’s metropolitan transit agency announced on Tuesday a thorough redesign of its mobile navigation app, aiming to strip away the…

    Japan, Seoul, Subway, travel
  • Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

    May 19, 2026
    in News
    Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

    BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping less than a…

    Donald Trump, Putin, travel, Vladimir Putin
  • aespa SYNK: Complaexity Concert at Gocheok Dome, Seoul

    May 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Heyo, i’m gonna be traveling solo to Seoul in August to see aespa at their Gocheok Dome concert, i was…

    Seoul, travel
  • US, N. Korea appear unprepared for summit, but possibility cannot be ruled out: Seoul official

    May 14, 2026
    in News
    US, N. Korea appear unprepared for summit, but possibility cannot be ruled out: Seoul official

    Preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appear almost nonexistent on the…

    Busan, Donald Trump, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • Yongsan expands cooling centers for delivery workers as temperatures soarJune 24, 2026
    For the thousands of delivery couriers, postal workers and gig… Read more: Yongsan expands cooling centers for delivery workers as temperatures soar
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    Lee Jung-hoo has hit his fifth home run of the… Read more: Lee Jung-hoo homers in San Francisco victory, keeps pace in batting race
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    For international fans of Korean pop culture, matching the radiant… Read more: Korea turns to K-beauty to fuel new wave of tourism
  • To draw K-pop fans beyond Seoul, Korea leverages their ‘BIAS’June 24, 2026
    For millions of global music fans, a “bias” is not… Read more: To draw K-pop fans beyond Seoul, Korea leverages their ‘BIAS’
  • NC AI debuts next-gen 3D model with top benchmark scoresJune 24, 2026
    NC AI, a Korean artificial intelligence (AI) company spun off… Read more: NC AI debuts next-gen 3D model with top benchmark scores

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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