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  • GFRIEND Sowon 2026 Taipei Fanmeeting “韶情 (SOJEONG)” Poster Reveal, Date 23/03/26, Taipei Clapper Studio and How to Get There

    Jan 2, 2026
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    GFRIEND Sowon 2026 Taipei Fanmeeting “韶情 (SOJEONG)” Poster Reveal, Date 23/03/26, Taipei Clapper Studio and How to Get There

    Photo Credits: HAKY Entertainment  IntroductionSowon (Kim So-jung), a prominent member of the former K-pop group GFRIEND, returns to the spotlight…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Photography, travel
  • More news on the 3rd bridge in incheon

    Jan 1, 2026
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    Title: “Vehicles registered under foreign spouses are toll-free on the Yeongjong and Incheon Bridges, but excluded from the Third Yeongjong…

    Controversy, travel
  • I lowkey like that Japan don’t allow fancams (filming in general) in Concerts.

    Jan 1, 2026
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    For context, Japan don’t allow fan-recording in concerts. There are valid reasons to it. Japan entertainment industry take copyright very…

    Japan, travel
  • BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Dec 27, 2025
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    BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Photo Credits: BigHit Entertainment HYBE Entertainment After a nearly three-year hiatus due to mandatory military service, BTS—the world’s most influential…

    BTS, Discussion, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Military, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • Context regarding the “Winter was ignored by the fans” controversy at the Gayo Daejeon red carpet

    Dec 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, there are some edited videos making rounds here on Reddit about Winter supposedly being ignored by MYs at the…

    Controversy, Daejeon, K-pop, Scandal, Seoul, travel
  • A must-try in Korea: Hanwoo beef

    Dec 25, 2025
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    A must-try in Korea: Hanwoo beef

    As a traveler, I’d say Korean BBQ is something you really shouldn’t miss in Korea. Hanwoo beef was easily one…

    travel
  • MPMG WEEK 2026 “BLUE OCEAN” Global Music Audition: How Indie Artists Can Apply Online and Perform Live in Seoul’s New Wave Showcase

    Dec 21, 2025
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    MPMG WEEK 2026 “BLUE OCEAN” Global Music Audition: How Indie Artists Can Apply Online and Perform Live in Seoul’s New Wave Showcase

    Photo Credits: MPMG In 2026, Seoul’s indie music scene is gearing up for a fresh surge of new talent as…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Seoul, travel
  • Huh Jiwon’s Rolling Stone Korea Editorial: A Defining Moment of Glamour, Edge, and Artistic Evolution

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Huh Jiwon’s Rolling Stone Korea Editorial: A Defining Moment of Glamour, Edge, and Artistic Evolution

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea B.able Company Huh Jiwon’s editorial feature in Rolling Stone Korea Issue No. 16 is a…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, travel
  • STAYC Races Into Japan With “STAY ALIVE” Showcase Live At KT Zepp Yokohama 2026

    Dec 21, 2025
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    STAYC Races Into Japan With “STAY ALIVE” Showcase Live At KT Zepp Yokohama 2026

    Photo Credits: HighUp Entertainment STAYC’s first full-length Japanese album, “STAY ALIVE,” is setting the stage for a high-voltage night in…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Photo Credits: Billboard UNCORE Close Your Eyes has made a striking impact on the global K-pop scene, recently being honored…

    driver, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, travel
  • 82MAJOR Roars Into 2026 With 5th Concert “BEBEOM: BE THE TIGER” At Blue Square SOL Travel Hall

    Dec 20, 2025
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    82MAJOR Roars Into 2026 With 5th Concert “BEBEOM: BE THE TIGER” At Blue Square SOL Travel Hall

    Photo Credits: Great M Entertainment 82MAJOR are stepping into 2026 with teeth bared and claws out, unveiling their 5th concert…

    Japan, K-pop, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat

    Dec 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Why South Korea is becoming China’s new bargain travel hotspot amid Japan spat

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

    Japan, travel
  • 2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL: VVUP, BIBI, SHINee Taemin, LNGSHOT & More – Full Artist Lineup, Group Members, and DJ Highlights

    Dec 20, 2025
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    2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL: VVUP, BIBI, SHINee Taemin, LNGSHOT & More – Full Artist Lineup, Group Members, and DJ Highlights

    Photo Credits: 88rising. World Kpop Festival The 2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL is shaping up to be one…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Subway, travel
  • Gangwon State Attracts Around 700 Group Tourists from the Philippines via Yangyang International Airport, Boosting Inbound Tourism

    Dec 19, 2025
    in News
    Gangwon State Attracts Around 700 Group Tourists from the Philippines via Yangyang International Airport, Boosting Inbound Tourism

    Gangwon State, led by Governor Kim Jin-tae, announced that it has attracted approximately 710 group tourists from the Philippines through…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Tourism, travel
  • More than 5 group members is unnecessary, and *usually* is a net negative for the group.

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I had this thought when i first got into kpop around 2 years ago, and it has really held to…

    travel
  • Is it only me? or do we all have a phase when we put gochujang on every-thing?!

    Dec 16, 2025
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    Is it only me? or do we all have a phase when we put gochujang on every-thing?!

    submitted by /u/Culinary-Traveler [link] [comments]

    travel
  • BOYNEXTDOOR’s Sungho & Taesan Usher In a New Year of Youthful Chic on Cosmopolitan Korea’s January 2026 Cover

    Dec 15, 2025
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    BOYNEXTDOOR’s Sungho & Taesan Usher In a New Year of Youthful Chic on Cosmopolitan Korea’s January 2026 Cover

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea KOZ Entertainment This Cosmopolitan Korea cover story catches BOYNEXTDOOR’s Sungho and Taesan at a turning point,…

    travel
  • Winter’s Quiet Flame: Nana and Calvin Klein Rewrite Minimal Sensuality for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s Digital Future

    Dec 10, 2025
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    Winter’s Quiet Flame: Nana and Calvin Klein Rewrite Minimal Sensuality for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s Digital Future

    Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment Korea Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Calvin Klein For Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s December 2025 digital cover, Nana steps…

    Photography, study, travel
  • Taekwondo community

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Taekwondo community

    Hola. If you want to join a taekwondo community/martial arts community in Seoul Ig : martial_arts_travel submitted by /u/Material-Moment8382 [link]…

    Seoul, travel
  • Where to Find Christmas Markets in Korea (2025) Travel-Friendly Guide

    Dec 7, 2025
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    Where to Find Christmas Markets in Korea (2025) Travel-Friendly Guide

    Korea has many seasonal Christmas markets from Seoul to Jeju, offering lights, food, handmade goods, and family activities. Here’s a…

    family, Jeju, Seoul, travel
  • What website can i trust to shop for ramen noodles, rice cakes, rice flour etc. that ships internationally?

    Dec 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I would looove to visit south Korea personally, but i need an embassy to apply to a visa which requires…

    travel
  • “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Dec 5, 2025
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    “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…

    Ancient Korea, BTS, Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discrimination, Ewha, fail, family, Feminism, history, Japan, Jeju, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Prostitution, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, travel
  • Do people live in Korea think first snow romantic🥹

    Dec 5, 2025
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    Hey guys! I’m from Taiwan and it rarely snows here. Wonder do people live in Korea think first know romantic?…

    travel
  • US Embassy in Korea launches dedicated desk to support corporate travelers after Georgia raid

    Dec 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    travel
  • Heavy snow in Seoul

    Dec 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Heavy snow in Seoul

    Travelers, be careful!! submitted by /u/Low-Entrepreneur-115 [link] [comments]

    Seoul, travel
  • Seoul Recommendations!

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi reddit! I’m heading to Seoul for the first time since 2018 in mid-December for a week. I have a…

    Seoul, travel
  • CNBLUE 2026 ‘3LOGY’ World Tour in Oceania: Melbourne, Sydney & Auckland Dates, Band History, Discography and How to Get Tickets

    Dec 2, 2025
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    CNBLUE 2026 ‘3LOGY’ World Tour in Oceania: Melbourne, Sydney & Auckland Dates, Band History, Discography and How to Get Tickets

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment (에프엔씨엔터테인먼트)  2026 ‘3LOGY’ Oceania dates The 2026 CNBLUE LIVE WORLD TOUR ‘3LOGY’ in Oceania brings the…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Suga, travel
  • For Vegans Who Have Traveled to Korea: What Helped You Find Reliable Food Options?

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m a Korean vegan and I’m trying to better understand how visiting vegans experience food here. I’ve read…

    travel
  • EF South Korea

    Dec 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    EF South Korea

    Hi there! I’m Karolina. In summer 2026 I’m going to South Korea 🇰🇷 I’m really glad and happy and I’m…

    travel
  • Korean Association in Cambodia urges Foreign Ministry to lift travel advisory

    Nov 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Association in Cambodia urges Foreign Ministry to lift travel advisory

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

    travel
  • Going to Korea soon?

    Nov 23, 2025
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    Going to Korea soon?

    Hello ! I am a French student working on a master’s thesis regarding social networks influence on tourism in South…

    purpose, Tourism, travel
  • Do you know it

    Nov 20, 2025
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    Do you know it

    🍢 Seoul Street Food Inflation? Tteokbokki and hotteok prices at major hotspots jumped +500 won. Still worth every bite. ❄️…

    Seoul, travel
  • Korea’s medical tourism: booming yet overly concentrated in Seoul, aesthetics

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s medical tourism: booming yet overly concentrated in Seoul, aesthetics

    Korea aims to attract more foreign patients through expanded medical service exports South Korea’s medical tourism industry is enjoying its…

    driver, Medical, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Korean eyewear shops: Foreign tourists’ new pilgrimage as K-glasses catch on

    Nov 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean eyewear shops: Foreign tourists’ new pilgrimage as K-glasses catch on

    A foreigner selects glasses at an eyewear shop in Seoul (Courtesy of Clipart Korea) When foreign travelers touch down in…

    LG, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Shinsegae’s Chung Yong-jin spotted meeting Donald Trump Jr. in Spain

    Nov 17, 2025
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    Shinsegae’s Chung Yong-jin spotted meeting Donald Trump Jr. in Spain

    Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin (left), Donald Trump Jr. (center) and Omeed Malik, who co-founded venture capital firm 1789 Capital with…

    Donald Trump, family, Politics, Seoul, travel
  • Highway Reverie: Inside CLASS:y’s ‘Hitchhiking’ Concept Shoot—A High-Fashion Tale of Freedom, Cinematic Narrative, and Visual Rebellion

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Highway Reverie: Inside CLASS:y’s ‘Hitchhiking’ Concept Shoot—A High-Fashion Tale of Freedom, Cinematic Narrative, and Visual Rebellion

    Photo Credits: K-Tigers CLASS:y, the genre-blurring K-pop ensemble celebrated for their aesthetic audacity, have delivered a cinematic visual feast in…

    BTS, Curiosity, Discussion, K-pop, LG, Stress, travel
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    President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to… Read more: Lee vows zero compromise on workplace safety in Labor Day address
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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