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  • Hyolyn (former SISTAR member) is quite overrated!

    Mar 10, 2026
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    1. Vocal: S-tier, undeniable 2. Dance: Mostly relies on heels dance + sexy dance in a very “fleshy”/sensual way, pretty…

    Question, Sex, travel
  • Koreans evacuate from Qatar, Jordan with embassy assistance amid Middle East crisis

    Mar 7, 2026
    in News
    Koreans evacuate from Qatar, Jordan with embassy assistance amid Middle East crisis

    Korean nationals stranded across the Middle East in the wake of the regional conflict are continuing to evacuate to safer…

    Koreans, travel
  • Online shopping sales rise 8.6% in January on food delivery services: data

    Mar 5, 2026
    in News
    Online shopping sales rise 8.6% in January on food delivery services: data

    Online shopping sales in Korea rose 8.6 percent from a year earlier in January, driven by strong demand in food-related…

    Shopping, travel
  • Lowkey overwhelmed by KBBQ choices in Seoul… where do locals actually go?

    Mar 3, 2026
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    I’ve been living in Seoul for a while now (work brought me here), and I’m kind of embarrassed to admit…

    family, LG, Naver, Seoul, travel
  • Liz of IVE: Scented Stardust and the Power of Reinvention

    Feb 28, 2026
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    Liz of IVE: Scented Stardust and the Power of Reinvention

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Juliette Has a Gun + Starship Entertainment The Scent of a New Era There’s a…

    K-pop, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Overseas card spending hits record high in 2025 on rising travel demand

    Feb 25, 2026
    in News
    Overseas card spending hits record high in 2025 on rising travel demand

    Koreans’ overseas card spending reached an all-time high in 2025, driven by increased overseas travel and cross-border purchases, data showed…

    Koreans, Shopping, travel
  • S. Korean Embassy advises Korean nationals to leave Iran amid possible U.S. military strike

    Feb 23, 2026
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    S. Korean Embassy advises Korean nationals to leave Iran amid possible U.S. military strike

    The South Korean Embassy in Iran on Monday advised Korean nationals in the Middle Eastern country to leave it when…

    Donald Trump, Koreans, Military, travel
  • THE BOYZ Sunwoo – Singles Magazine (February 2026 Issue Digital Pictorial)

    Feb 21, 2026
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    THE BOYZ Sunwoo – Singles Magazine (February 2026 Issue Digital Pictorial)

    Photo Credits: One Hundred Entertainment + Singles Magazine Korea “The stage isn’t a place,” he once said. “It’s a conversation…

    Japan, K-pop, purpose, study, travel
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    Feb 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    ‘The King’s Warden’ is dominating cinemas. It’s also turning map apps into battlegrounds and a remote exile site into a…

    history, Joseon, K-pop, Kakao, LG, Naver, Tourism, travel
  • Jiwoo of NMIXX: The Sound of Becoming

    Feb 19, 2026
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    Jiwoo of NMIXX: The Sound of Becoming

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea JYP Entertainment. irecipe The Face of a New Tempo In February 2026, Cosmopolitan Korea unveils a digital collaboration…

    Gen Z, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, study, travel
  • Putin says Russia ‘always’ stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions

    Feb 19, 2026
    in News
    Putin says Russia ‘always’ stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions

    MOSCOW — Moscow will “always” stand by Cuba, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Havana’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow…

    Donald Trump, Putin, travel, Vladimir Putin
  • KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Feb 17, 2026
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    KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Photo Credits: Singles Magazine. Starship Entertainment The spark that refuses silence The March 2026 cover of Singles Korea hits differently. KiiiKiii—South Korea’s…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • Day trips and overnight escapes: Gyeonggi travel spots for the Lunar New Year holiday

    Feb 17, 2026
    in News
    Day trips and overnight escapes: Gyeonggi travel spots for the Lunar New Year holiday

    To mark the Lunar New Year holiday in the Year of the Red Horse, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization recommended destinations…

    Hwaseong, Tourism, travel
  • Sleep-deprived Koreans oversleep on holidays — experts warn

    Feb 17, 2026
    in News
    Sleep-deprived Koreans oversleep on holidays — experts warn

    After the excitement of reunions fades, many Koreans report fatigue during the Lunar New Year holiday due to long travel…

    family, Koreans, Stress, travel
  • I went to sungsimdang bakery

    Feb 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    I went to sungsimdang bakery

    I bought many breads there submitted by /u/Excellent-Travel674 [link] [comments]

    travel
  • How do you guys decide where to eat in Korea? Any tips??

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! Not asking for restaurant recommendations. I want to learn what practical cues travelers use when choosing a place to…

    travel
  • How much would Koreans rely on Chinese Characters for East Asia travels?

    Feb 11, 2026
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    How much would Koreans rely on Chinese Characters for East Asia travels?

    Please don’t tell me off for making a silly question for contemporary Korean people. You know, modern Koreans aren’t taught…

    Koreans, Question, travel
  • Do starship trying sabotaging IVE to fail?

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    IVE is having a comeback with 2nd album ‘REVIVE+’ with their pre-release ‘bang bang’, the dives were please with the…

    Ewha, fail, travel
  • Built a small site to list only authentic Korean restaurants in Germany and Czech Republic – looking for feedback

    Feb 3, 2026
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    I like Korean food and always had trouble finding truly authentic Korean restaurants when traveling in Europe. Google Maps usually…

    germany, Japan, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, travel
  • Jeju drew 2.24 mil. foreign tourists last year, 70% from China

    Feb 1, 2026
    in News
    Jeju drew 2.24 mil. foreign tourists last year, 70% from China

    More than 2.24 million foreign tourists visited Jeju Island last year, with Chinese travelers making up nearly 70 percent —…

    Chinese Tourists, Japan, Jeju, Tourism, travel
  • Jackson Wang Commands Esquire Hong Kong’s Feb 2026 Double Cover With Bold Vision

    Jan 31, 2026
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    Jackson Wang Commands Esquire Hong Kong’s Feb 2026 Double Cover With Bold Vision

    Photo Credits: Esquire Hong Kong TEAM WANG and 88rising A hometown icon on a global stage For Esquire Hong Kong’s…

    K-pop, purpose, travel
  • Daejeon in Korea Trip/ Travel

    Jan 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Few-Comparison-9987 [link] [comments]

    Daejeon, travel
  • Modern Uzbekistan emerges as new tourist center of Central Asia

    Jan 30, 2026
    in News
    Modern Uzbekistan emerges as new tourist center of Central Asia

    In recent years, Uzbekistan has rapidly transformed into one of the most dynamic tourist centers in Central Asia. Its rich…

    history, Tourism, travel
  • Question for LA folks

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I might need to travel to Anaheim next year and won’t have a car there. How hard would it be…

    KT, Question, travel
  • travel to south korea

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Street_Magazine_2133 [link] [comments]

    travel
  • How do kpop idols travel constantly, get no sleep and still able to perform so well?

    Jan 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Not to mention most of them are on practically starvation diets too. It boggles my mind since anytime I travel…

    travel
  • Presidential Chief of Staff Kang travels to Canada, Norway today in defense export push for submarine and MLRS deal

    Jan 26, 2026
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    Presidential Chief of Staff Kang travels to Canada, Norway today in defense export push for submarine and MLRS deal

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    travel
  • How many do you think Koreans go on an overseas travel a year?

    Jan 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    FYI, total population of Korea is 51 million. Here’s another link for Korean article. submitted by /u/fortna [link] [comments]

    Korean Art, Koreans, travel
  • Korea to set up World Cup base camp in Guadalajara

    Jan 22, 2026
    in News
    Korea to set up World Cup base camp in Guadalajara

    Korea will have their base camp for the upcoming FIFA Cup in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara. The Korea…

    travel
  • JUSTB is crowdfunding their next tour and have already confirmed 2 cities!!

    Jan 21, 2026
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    If you hadn’t seen yet, JUSTB announced a 2026 tour with a twist! Promoted by ARAISE and funded through Kooky,…

    travel
  • High exchange rates reshape holiday travel choices

    Jan 20, 2026
    in News
    High exchange rates reshape holiday travel choices

    Kim, who resides in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, had planned a trip to the United States during the Lunar New Year…

    family, Japan, Stress, travel
  • Cardinals’ half-Korean pitcher O’Brien plans to pitch for Korea at WBC: report

    Jan 18, 2026
    in News
    Cardinals’ half-Korean pitcher O’Brien plans to pitch for Korea at WBC: report

    Riley O’Brien, the half-Korean pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, plans to pitch for Korea at the World Baseball Classic…

    Japan, Parents, travel
  • Korean BBQ night while traveling: samgyeopsal, doenjang-jjigae, and all the ssam fixings

    Jan 16, 2026
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    Korean BBQ night while traveling: samgyeopsal, doenjang-jjigae, and all the ssam fixings

    We cooked this while traveling and it was so satisfying. Grilled samgyeopsal with doenjang-jjigae, kimchi, and fresh ssam 🤍 submitted…

    G7, Jjigae, Kimchi, travel
  • [Exclusive] The 3 Major Special Prosecution Team, Which Spent 21 Billion Won, Refuse to Submit Detailed Budget Records… Claiming “It Will Hinder the Prosecution” | [단독] 210억 쓴 3대 특검, 예산 세부 내역 제출 거부…“공소 유지에 지장”

    Jan 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    [Exclusive] The 3 Major Special Prosecution Team, Which Spent 21 Billion Won, Refuse to Submit Detailed Budget Records… Claiming “It Will Hinder the Prosecution” | [단독] 210억 쓴 3대 특검, 예산 세부 내역 제출 거부…“공소 유지에 지장”

    [Herald Economy = Reporter Kim A-rin] The Special Prosecutor team led by Min Jung-ki, which investigated various allegations related to…

    martial law, request, travel
  • how did you go korea travel?

    Jan 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, I’m Korean. I’m currently preparing a preliminary start-up to improve the inconvenience of foreigners with allergies or…

    travel
  • Asian masculinity

    Jan 12, 2026
    in News
    Asian masculinity

    Netflix recently began airing a reality show titled “My Korean Boyfriend,” which follows a group of single Brazilian women traveling…

    K-drama, Sex, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: pollMarch 13, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 66 percent,… Read more: Lee’s approval rating hits highest level since inauguration: poll
  • Indonesian, French presidents to pay state visits to Korea in late March, early AprilMarch 13, 2026
    The presidents of Indonesia and France are scheduled to make… Read more: Indonesian, French presidents to pay state visits to Korea in late March, early April
  • Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm responseMarch 13, 2026
    The presidential office on Friday rejected Japan’s renewed territorial claim… Read more: Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm response
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    Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Friday the government’s fuel price… Read more: Industry minister says fuel price cap system already showing price stabilization effect
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    Since its release on March 6, Netflix’s “Boyfriend on Demand,”… Read more: From chaebol to NIS agent: Virtual boyfriends in ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

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  • Do you think K-pop feels more “global” than it did a few years ago?March 13, 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