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  • Recent numerous kidnapping attempts

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Article in Korean: link *Chat GPT translation: From Seoul to Jeju: A string of child abduction attempts — was ‘money’…

    Advice, Crime, daegu, fail, Jeju, Punishment, Question, request, Seoul, Sex, Warning
  • /R/Kpopthoughts (this sub) accused of Blackpink Lisa x Freya Fox Coverup by Influencer Magazine (which Lisa Won the 2024 Award) the Concert Is Confirmed Now For Tokyo 2026

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So yeah, why dirty delete it? It’s really not cool moderators to censor a post that have live comments on…

    Tokyo, Warning
  • r/kpopthoughts banned topics, banning policies, & snark/nsfw policies

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello thinkers! The modteam has decided to collate all our recent policy updates in one post. You can view these…

    Discussion, Politics, purpose, Sex, Warning
  • Seoul warns MASGA project at risk as $350 bn fund talks with Washington stall

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul warns MASGA project at risk as $350 bn fund talks with Washington stall

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff for policy South Korea’s negotiations with the US over the launch of…

    Donald Trump, fail, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Seoul, Warning
  • US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    ICE leads a multi-agency operation at the construction site of the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy JV plant in Georgia on Sept.…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, Korean American, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Stress, travel, Warning
  • April 1945 Seoul dining: the public endured price-gouging and scraps, while privileged Japanese and Korean collaborator elites drank and feasted behind closed doors

    Sep 6, 2025
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    April 1945 Seoul dining: the public endured price-gouging and scraps, while privileged Japanese and Korean collaborator elites drank and feasted behind closed doors

    As Imperial Japan’s war effort was collapsing in spring 1945, life in colonial Seoul grew increasingly desperate. Ordinary Koreans were…

    Japan, Koreans, myeongdong, Peace, Seoul, Shopping, travel, Warning
  • Some western artists really need to be humbled when it comes to how they treat kpop idols

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    WARNING : SPOILERS FROM KPOPPED. This is coming from my reaction to watching the first season of the show kpopped…

    Warning
  • South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Sep 3, 2025
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    South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Chunmoo launcher (Courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace)  South Korea’s Hanwha Group has deepened its European push by sealing a deal to…

    germany, Military, Ukraine, Warning
  • Whirlpool complains Samsung, LG rejigged product transfer prices to lower US tariffs

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Whirlpool complains Samsung, LG rejigged product transfer prices to lower US tariffs

    Whirlpool’s home appliances (Screenshot captured from its website) NEW YORK – Whirlpool Corp., the world’s top home appliances maker, has…

    LG, LG Electronics, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Warning
  • NMIXX’s Fe304 album trilogy is some of the best music I’ve ever heard, and I can’t get over it

    Sep 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    WARNING : Extremely long post ahead as I really want to verbalize how much I adore NMIXX’s music I’ve never…

    BTS, Crime, Stress, Warning
  • President Trump reignites ‘digital barriers’ issue warning that Washington would impose tariffs on countries that ‘harm US IT companies’ — South Korea concerned it is vulnerable

    Aug 30, 2025
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    President Trump reignites ‘digital barriers’ issue warning that Washington would impose tariffs on countries that ‘harm US IT companies’ — South Korea concerned it is vulnerable

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

    Warning
  • Bomb threats heighten public anxiety as authorities scramble for leads

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Bomb threats heighten public anxiety as authorities scramble for leads

    Bomb threats were sent to seven high schools in Seoul on Thursday alone, marking another wave of anonymous threats that…

    Ewha, Japan, Jeju, Parents, Seoul, Warning
  • Korean VC firms lose appetite for investment in startups amid dearth of IPOs, M&As for exit

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Korean VC firms lose appetite for investment in startups amid dearth of IPOs, M&As for exit

    Korea’s startup industry faces a sharp funding squeeze as venture capital firms retreat from new investments South Korea’s startup community…

    fail, Lotte, Seoul, Warning
  • The island of Jeju, often referred to as the “Hawaii of South Korea,” has issued a multi-language guide warning international visitors to behave following a string of viral tourist incidents and cases of disorderly conduct.

    Aug 26, 2025
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    The island of Jeju, often referred to as the “Hawaii of South Korea,” has issued a multi-language guide warning international visitors to behave following a string of viral tourist incidents and cases of disorderly conduct.

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Jeju, Warning
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Aug 25, 2025
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    BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press conference after the central bank cut its policy rate by…

    Ewha, Hyundai, Seoul, Stress, Survey, Warning
  • Devil by Changmin is one of the best EPs in K-pop, and Deserved Better. Here is a full & biased review!

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is not a new EP; it came out in 2022, but I still think it is one of the…

    history, K-pop, Peace, Sex, Warning
  • BOK flags stablecoin risks ahead of Circle president’s visit

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BOK flags stablecoin risks ahead of Circle president’s visit

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) The Bank of Korea (BOK) has urged the National Assembly to regulate dollar stablecoins, warning their…

    Lawmakers, Seoul, Warning
  • Nationwide civil defense drill on 20 August 2025

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://kr.usembassy.gov/081325-alert-for-u-s-citizens-nationwide-civil-defense-drill-on-august-20-2025/ Event: The Republic of Korea (ROK) government will carry out a nationwide civil defense drill on Wednesday, August 20,…

    driver, Warning
  • Celltrion in talks to buy Eli Lilly plant in US for $504 million

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Celltrion in talks to buy Eli Lilly plant in US for $504 million

    Celltrion Inc., South Korea’s biosimilar-developing leader, is in talks with Eli Lilly and Company to buy the American multinational pharmaceutical…

    Seoul, Warning
  • CLSA, Citi, JPMorgan slam South Korea’s tax reform plans as anti-market

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CLSA, Citi, JPMorgan slam South Korea’s tax reform plans as anti-market

    Korean stock markets decline following the announcement of the government’s tax reform plans (Courteys of Getty Images) South Korea’s latest…

    Warning
  • K-pop Fans, I got something I want to talk about…

    Aug 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    ‼️⚠️ WARNING ⚠️‼️ This DOES NOT mean all K-pop fans! I’m 100% sure the majority of you guys are cool…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Warning
  • AMCHAM, ECCK warn S.Korea’s labor bill risks investment climate

    Jul 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AMCHAM, ECCK warn S.Korea’s labor bill risks investment climate

    James Kim, AMCHAM Chairman and CEO  Major foreign business associations in South Korea have warned that a proposed labor law…

    Lawmakers, Protest, Seoul, Warning
  • Appreciation for Wendy’s covers in Bangpan Music Anywhere You Go

    Jul 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Bangpan Music Anywhere You Go ended last July 19 after 8 episodes and I am still hungover. We were blessed…

    travel, Warning
  • From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black label For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the irresistible rhythms of K-pop or…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Parents, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • Samsung to launch AI health coach beta in US by end of 2025

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to launch AI health coach beta in US by end of 2025

    Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch series (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) NEW YORK – Samsung Electronics Co. will roll out a…

    driver, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Stress, Warning
  • BOK keeps rates steady following loan curbs, fiscal boost

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BOK keeps rates steady following loan curbs, fiscal boost

    Rhee Chang-yong, governor of the Bank of Korea, speaks at a press conference after a rate-setting meeting on July 10…

    Seoul, Warning
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ plan to build plant in Mexico shelved amid Trump tariffs

    Jul 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ plan to build plant in Mexico shelved amid Trump tariffs

    Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ high-voltage automotive MLCCs for EV battery management systems Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., a leading South Korean electronics parts maker,…

    automotive, Donald Trump, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Warning
  • S.Korea’s stablecoin frenzy fuels stock rally despite regulatory uncertainty

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s stablecoin frenzy fuels stock rally despite regulatory uncertainty

    Bitcoin A wave of speculative fervor surrounding won-based stablecoins is sweeping South Korea’s equity markets, with nearly half of the…

    Kakao, Seoul, Warning
  • Is chip winter over? Doomsayers gone as Korea’s DRAM exports surge

    Jun 24, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Is chip winter over? Doomsayers gone as Korea’s DRAM exports surge

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip cleanroom Global memory chip markets, long weighed down by excess inventories and sagging…

    purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Warning
  • How come so many Korean products have this warning?

    Jun 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How come so many Korean products have this warning?

    Are they safe to eat? submitted by /u/lovedepository [link] [comments]

    Warning
  • BOK chief warns against aggressive policy rate cuts, sees need for stimulus

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BOK chief warns against aggressive policy rate cuts, sees need for stimulus

    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong on Thursday signaled a cautious approach to monetary…

    Discussion, Seoul, Stress, Warning
  • South Korea accelerates stablecoin framework amidst global race

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea accelerates stablecoin framework amidst global race

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Just one week after electing President Lee Jae-myung, an apparent backer of stablecoin adoption, South Korea…

    Japan, Seoul, Warning
  • KAI seals $700 mn FA-50 fighter jet export deal with Philippines

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KAI seals $700 mn FA-50 fighter jet export deal with Philippines

    FA-50 light fighter jets (Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Industries) Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) on Tuesday signed a $700 million…

    Military, Warning
  • “If Japan loses, Koreans will fight each other, divided by foreign powers”: June 1945 warning by Korean collaborator (박춘금, 朴春琴) who urged authorities to redirect Korean nationalism into support for Imperial Japan

    May 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is a translation of a Japanese newspaper roundtable discussion from June 1945, held just two months before Imperial Japan’s…

    Discussion, fail, germany, Japan, Koreans, Question, Warning, World War
  • FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena, who recently announced her hiatus, is suffering from PTSD After 2 Hour Interrogation with ASI.

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Warning: mentions of PTSD symptoms. FIFTY FIFTY’s agency has confirmed that Keena has halted activities due to PTSD. On May…

    KT, request, Stress, Warning
  • US auto parts tariffs into force; Korea avoids heavy hit

    May 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US auto parts tariffs into force; Korea avoids heavy hit

    Cars are lined up for loading onto ships at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Provice (Courtesy of Yonhap) The US…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Warning
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Latest Korean News

  • Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder caseJuly 11, 2026
    GWANGJU — Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju police… Read more: Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case
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    The Samsung Lions announced Saturday they have signed former major… Read more: KBO-leading Lions sign ex-MLB pitcher Paddack
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    GYEONGJU — A major amusement ride accident at Gyeongju World,… Read more: Gyeongju World faces renewed safety concerns after Ferris wheel cabin falls
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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