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  • Why can’t we discuss the Cortis concert on this sub?

    Jul 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There have been posts criticizing concerts from other groups before, like aespa and ILLIT, and they were never removed, even…

    Warning
  • Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert

    Jul 18, 2026
    in News
    Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert

    TAPACHULA, México — A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, seismologists said, with a…

    Survey, Warning
  • Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

    Jul 18, 2026
    in News
    Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

    OTTAWA — President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he…

    Donald Trump, Warning
  • JYP’s new favorite promo strategy – Confusing the hell out of fans

    Jul 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    JYP’s been putting out some really unconventional and bizarre teasers lately. I don’t know how long it’s been going on,…

    Warning
  • ATEEZ Turns the Villain Era Glam: Inside “BAD (Japanese Ver.)”

    Jul 16, 2026
    in Feeds
    ATEEZ Turns the Villain Era Glam: Inside “BAD (Japanese Ver.)”

    There’s a version of ATEEZ that lives in chain-link fences and traffic cones tipped on their sides like discarded warnings.…

    apology, Crime, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Question, Survey, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • [ANNOUNCEMENT] CHANGES TO BANNED TOPICS

    Jul 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For the past few months, the mods have been discussing our banned topics. There were five, plus two topics that…

    Discussion, Scandal, Sex, Warning
  • Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investments

    Jul 7, 2026
    in News
    Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investments

    The head of the nation’s financial regulator said Tuesday excessive leveraged stock investments could undermine the financial health of households,…

    Warning
  • Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Jul 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Finally, they found the solution: English signs submitted by /u/daehanmindecline [link] [comments]

    Seoul, Warning
  • Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Jul 6, 2026
    in News
    Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Seoul Metro, one of the two major operators of the city’s subway system, will install English-language warning signs around its…

    Seoul, Subway, Warning
  • Democratic Party Rep. Choi Rebuts Lee Byung-tae’s May 18 ‘Sanctuary’ Remarks

    Jul 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Democratic Party Rep. Choi Rebuts Lee Byung-tae’s May 18 ‘Sanctuary’ Remarks

    Officer Lee Byung-tae said something – about Paichai High School baseball team’s mocking of May 18th movement in Gwangju (mentioning…

    Protest, Warning
  • Russian missiles and drones kill 11, cause damage across Ukraine capital

    Jul 2, 2026
    in News
    Russian missiles and drones kill 11, cause damage across Ukraine capital

    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least eight people…

    Military, Ukraine, Warning
  • $445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

    Jul 2, 2026
    in News
    $445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

    Allegations that a taxi driver overcharged a Taiwanese tourist nearly tenfold for a ride to Incheon International Airport sparked online…

    driver, North Korea, Seoul, travel, Warning
  • WHO OWNS 5TH GEN OF K-POP? WARNING: ⚠️ NO HATE!

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey Everyone! 5th gen..The latest generation of Kpop✨ Full of all rounders rookie group, from babymonster to Cortis, ALL HITS🔥…

    K-pop, request, Warning
  • West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Feeds
    West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own

    Where American heritage finds its new voice — Stray Kids’ Hyunjin takes Melrose Avenue and rewrites what GUESS means to…

    family, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Warning
  • LEMONADE – Sour, Sharp & Absolutely Unstoppable

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Feeds
    LEMONADE – Sour, Sharp & Absolutely Unstoppable

    MUSIC VIDEO FASHION EDITORIAL ✦ LEMONADE ERA ✦ AESPA 에스파 ✦ 2026 Four women. A wardrobe ripped from 1966 and…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Warning
  • Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Feeds
    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
  • BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    The Howl That Became a Flame Before they were icons, they were contestants. Before the sold-out arenas and the million-copy…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Warning
  • When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    I.O.I return after a decade apart with Suddenly — a synth-pop meditation on longing that is both the right song and, for…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Question, Social Media, Suga, Warning
  • Are K-pop fans (“sometimes”) delusional?

    May 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    One thing I’ve noticed in K-pop fandoms is how some fans interpret literally every small action an idol does as…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Warning
  • BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    May 21, 2026
    in Feeds
    BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    THE COVER THAT STOPPED THE INTERNET Before the ink was dry, before the first collector’s copy shipped from Seoul, the…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Stress, Teenager, Warning
  • As crows dive-bomb pedestrians, gov’t warns against eye contact

    May 20, 2026
    in News
    As crows dive-bomb pedestrians, gov’t warns against eye contact

    Environmental authorities in Korea issued a public safety advisory Wednesday, warning urban residents of an increase in aggressive behaviors by…

    Warning
  • Shuhua at Vogue Taiwan: the quiet power of a K-pop visual in bloom

    May 16, 2026
    in Feeds
    Shuhua at Vogue Taiwan: the quiet power of a K-pop visual in bloom

    Shuhua has long been the kind of idol who changes the temperature of a frame the moment she enters it.…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Warning
  • XLOV’s I,God Era Turns Reinvention Into Religion

    May 16, 2026
    in Feeds
    XLOV’s I,God Era Turns Reinvention Into Religion

    Cover story XLOV doesn’t arrive so much as stage an entrance. Their second mini album, I,God, lands after roughly six months of…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Warning
  • BIBI in Full Bloom: Rewriting Pop on Her Own Terms

    May 15, 2026
    in Feeds
    BIBI in Full Bloom: Rewriting Pop on Her Own Terms

    The Cover That Feels Like a Turning Point There’s a specific kind of stillness in BIBI’s Cosmopolitan Korea x Rieti…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo, Warning
  • MEOVV’s BITE NOW Era Feels Like a Warning and a Dare

    May 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    MEOVV’s BITE NOW Era Feels Like a Warning and a Dare

    MEOVV’s second EP album, BITE NOW, arrives like a sharpened glance: sleek, shadowed, and impossible to ignore. With teaser images and…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Mystery, Photography, Warning
  • Gilded and Unbothered: Karina of aespa Is the New Face of Forever

    May 10, 2026
    in Feeds
    Gilded and Unbothered: Karina of aespa Is the New Face of Forever

    She Doesn’t Walk Into the Room. The Room Reorganises Itself. There are pop stars who command attention, and then there…

    apology, Celebrity, Deepfake, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Korean Art, LG, Mystery, Photography, Seoul, Warning
  • Foreign ministry warns travelers of strict overseas e-cigarette regulations

    May 6, 2026
    in News
    Foreign ministry warns travelers of strict overseas e-cigarette regulations

    The foreign ministry on Wednesday urged Korean travelers to exercise caution when carrying e-cigarettes overseas amid strict regulations in various…

    travel, Warning
  • Kid suffocate warning – YouTube

    May 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    https://youtu.be/SUdRvazrJNA **[Image Text Translation]** * **Main Title:** INFANT CHOKING HAZARD CAUTION * **Sub-text 1:** Organize dangerous items such as dry…

    Warning
  • NO TRAGEDY, ALL GLORY: TWS Shinyu & Youngjae Own the Moment

    Apr 30, 2026
    in Feeds
    NO TRAGEDY, ALL GLORY: TWS Shinyu & Youngjae Own the Moment

    The Frame Before the Flash Before the shutter clicks, before the lights bloom white and the editorial world holds its…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Military, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Warning
  • Warning: Extremely unprofessional and shady refund practices at Le Blanc Dental Gangnam

    Apr 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Warning: Extremely unprofessional and shady refund practices at Le Blanc Dental Gangnam

    I wanted to share a very disappointing and frustrating experience I had at Le Blanc Dental in Gangnam so others…

    Advertisement, Medical, request, Warning
  • IT WAS NEVER OVER: I.O.I IS BACK AND THE LOOP HAS FINALLY CLOSED

    Apr 28, 2026
    in Feeds
    IT WAS NEVER OVER: I.O.I IS BACK AND THE LOOP HAS FINALLY CLOSED

    The Moment the Room Stood Still There’s a specific kind of silence that falls right before a fandom collectively loses…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Teenager, Warning
  • Super Sweet and Cool: IVE’s Gaeul Owns Every Version of Herself

    Apr 27, 2026
    in Feeds
    Super Sweet and Cool: IVE’s Gaeul Owns Every Version of Herself

    She Is the Autumn That Blooms in Every Season There’s a pink Nissan Figaro idling in a rose-washed underground garage,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Parents, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Tourism, Warning
  • Declining income, no consent: AI eats into Korea’s creative, language workforce

    Apr 24, 2026
    in News
    Declining income, no consent:  AI eats into Korea’s creative, language workforce

    It is a familiar sound: the brisk, slightly metallic voice at the end of a TV shopping segment, rattling off…

    Shopping, Warning
  • Korea brings e-cigarettes under tobacco law, banning online sales

    Apr 24, 2026
    in News
    Korea brings e-cigarettes under tobacco law, banning online sales

    A revision to the Tobacco Business Act took effect Friday extending the legal definition of tobacco from traditional leaf-based products…

    Warning
  • People Power Party in free fall

    Apr 5, 2026
    in News
    People Power Party in free fall

    The latest polling from Gallup Korea offers more than a snapshot of shifting public opinion. It delivers a stark warning…

    Democracy, fail, Warning
  • Thoughts on How Member Departures Are Presented to Fans

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    before anything, i just want to say this clearly so it doesn’t get misunderstood i know as a fan i’m…

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Latest Korean News

  • Starbucks Korea workers form 1st coffee franchise unionJuly 19, 2026
    Starbucks Korea workers have formed the first labor union at… Read more: Starbucks Korea workers form 1st coffee franchise union
  • Single-stock leverage: a major policy bungleJuly 19, 2026
    The government’s decision not to abolish single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds… Read more: Single-stock leverage: a major policy bungle
  • Chip boom puts Korea’s per capita GDP within reach of $40,000July 19, 2026
    Korea’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is on track… Read more: Chip boom puts Korea’s per capita GDP within reach of $40,000
  • Leveraged ETFs and the “Korean discount”July 19, 2026
    Korean retail investors are in the global spotlight due to… Read more: Leveraged ETFs and the “Korean discount”
  • Nearly half of workers say cannot freely take parental leave: pollJuly 19, 2026
    Nearly half of Korean workers are unable to freely take… Read more: Nearly half of workers say cannot freely take parental leave: poll

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  • Chip boom puts Korea’s per capita GDP within reach of $40,000July 20, 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