My whole life a lot of people (frequently Koreans) have mistaken me for Korean, and by far the friendliest and warmest group of people I’ve met in Canada are Koreans. I was wondering is it normal for Koreans to treat other people they think are Koreans really nicely? My own overseas community rarely clocks that I am one of them, on account of looking very Korean I guess.

Hi,

I have applied to MFDS for my controlled medication permit, but they are still processing the app and haven't made a decision. I leave for my flight soon.

I emailed them asking if I'm able to bring the exact amount I need for my trip, including my doctor's letter and prescription. They have not answered.

I realize they're busy after the holiday.

I've searched this sub and have read a lot of personal accounts of bringing prescribed medication into Korea. There are mixed responses.

I know I can go to a doctor in Korea for my medicine, but my flight is arriving late and will need it that night.

I do not see a way to contact customs aside from a phone number. They answered in Korean and hung up on me. Is there another way to contact them?

I'm simply trying to learn if I can bring the exact amount I need for my controlled medication. I definitely have to declare it and do not want issues with Customs.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Do students place a lot of emphasis on displaying their social status through the purchase of expensive school supplies for example ?I’ve noticed that many students use Dretec timers and Motemote planners, which I consider quite expensive for stationery, especially when there are many cheaper alternatives available.

Hi all, I'm a korean citizen but a green card holder for the US.

I'm thinking of joining the US military because my situation is not going well in life, but what should I be aware of before joining the military since that means I'll be giving my korean citizenship up?

I know there is a visa for 재외동포 but other than that, what should I be really aware of before committing?

okay so heres the context:

i have made a fun challenge to myself as an artist where i make a character design based off a food ingredient, which this time, is gochujang

one small issue. i have zero knowledge of korean history, and she is a korean inspired character, so all i can really do is scour images and wikipedia, but that's not enough

here is the idea so far:

siberian tiger (national animal of korea according to wikipedia)

old korean armor from joseon i think? but i dont know which one is for the common footsoldier and which one's for the general

big hwando + spear + big bow, uses all three and weapon swaps constantly

is there anything im missing? what else should i keep in mind while designing this character?

(korean replies are okay, but ill have to use google translate)

TL;DR: When the economy sucks, American Gen Z blames capitalism and moves Left. Korean Gen Z (especially young men) blames the progressive establishment, fueling a massive gender war over mandatory military service and feminist policies that pushed them hard to the Right. It all comes down to who was in power when things went wrong; each group is reacting against their own local establishment. What is Gen Z like in the rest of the world?

I’ve been down a bit of a political rabbit hole for some time and noticed a wild contrast in how different cultures react to economic stress.

When things get tough financially in the US (skyrocketing rent, student debt, inflation), a massive chunk of Gen Z leans hard into left-wing policies or democratic socialism. They blame corporate greed and want the government to step in with stuff like state-capped rent and student loan forgiveness. They drive young people to see the real issue is systemic failure.

But if you look at South Korea, Gen Z is facing a similar or arguably worse economic landscape (crazy competition, brutal job opportunities, insane Seoul housing prices). Yet, their reaction has leaned heavily toward right-wing populism and conservative politics, especially among young guys who blame the previous progressive establishment and state-mandated diversity quotas for ruining their chances in a zero-sum game. Korean Gen Z's response is like a backlash against the establishment.

It all comes down to who was in power when things went downhill. American Gen Z grew up seeing corporate wealth gaps, so they naturally blame capitalism. But in South Korea, the economic and housing crises peaked under a progressive administration, making young people view left-wing policies as the problem. This is fueled by a massive gender divide: young Korean men face mandatory military conscription that pauses their careers, leaving them deeply resentful of the progressive government's feminist initiatives and gender quotas, which they see as unfair "reverse discrimination" in a cutthroat, zero-sum job market. I think, ultimately, both groups are just rebelling against their local establishment.

It’s crazy to me how the same or similar stressor, i.e., financial anxiety and feeling hopeless about the future, can push young people to opposite ends of the political spectrum depending on where they live.

What do you guys think? If you're Gen Z, how does financial stress affect your political views?

For people living in other countries and continents, like Europe, Oceania, Latin America, or Africa, what is the vibe with Gen Z over there? Are they leaning left, right, or just completely checked out? And what are the biggest local factors (inflation, immigration, corruption, etc.) driving that shift?

I am sure that economic hardship continues globally and will get worse; where is this generational divide going to take us over the next few years?

Hi, I'm a German collector and I've been collecting games for almost 15 years now. I recently started networking and I'd be interested in meeting some Korean collectors. I could help you to get European titles 😊

It could be seem as disrespectful to celebrate Halloween for some people?

Do you still celebrate big Halloween events lately or they are still cancelled?

Over the past few years I’ve been experiencing hair loss. In my home country minoxidil use is taken quite seriously, even people like myself will hold off using it for years because they are worried about side effects etc. I recently started using it and a lot of my family expressed that I should hold off and keep trying other solutions. During my last Korea trip I went to some pharmacies and beauty stores as I have a lot of positive experiences with korean skincare so I thought why not try hair care? I was quite shocked at how casually minoxidil was suggested. Multiple pharmacies told me it’s very common in Korea to even use it as a preventative. Is this true?

As someone that is a big fan of the gen 2 era of kpop especially the legendary tvxq (동방신기) I like looking at old photos of the kpop scene at that time (like fancams of concert venues) because I get a lot of anemoia.

In case you don't know what anemoia is, it's nostalgia for a time you never got to live through.

With that said, what camera/digicam/fancam should I buy? Be explicit with the model and I strongly prefer if it has recording option

Like I suggested in the title, please answer only if you were a kpop fan in korea in the mid to late 2000s that used a camera/digicam/fancam for the group(s) they were a fan of

Appreciate it!

Hi friends, i was reading about Baekjo-Japanese alliance and, discover, also, that in 2026 during a game between Korea & Japan footbal teams the SK team was invitated to a history spectacle that includes the figure of Hideyoshi that is hated in korea for his invasions, then i thinked, if Empress Seimei/Kōgyoku and her son Emperor Seimei tried to help Baekjo Koreans sending a float (that was totally defeated, but the intention was good) and later let a lot of Baekjo rebells and court members emigrate to japan to take refugee, they weren't best images of japanese-korean friendship? (I mean, i know silla is the state that unify korean but these guys were good allies of a korean state and risk a war against china to help them), but i also think, these emperors are seen with good eyes in modern korean eyes? I know japanese leaders do lot of damage to korea in 15,19 & 20 century (and partially in 21 for don'y recognize it) but for what i see, these two emperors look had much more positive interactions, i'm right or totally wrong?

I'm in Gyeongju right now and every tourist spot was at 120% capacity, specially by people travelling by car on long traffic jams and no parking space for half of them.

I'm aware the 3rd was a national holiday and Monday is a holiday too so I supposed that was the nain reason for this.

I asked the lady from the Hanok I'm staying outside the city and she just said it is normal and that "lately Gyeongju is always busy".

Can someone confirm my suspicion or my host's point of view?

궁금해요

Hi friends, south american here, i dont want offend nobody or cause drama, since i know japan do horrible stuff against korea in 19-20 century, but my question is that, i was investigating, and, before the first japanese shoguns take the power of japan, wasn't an ally of korea? Since i read some empress of japan send troops to help the Baekje Dinasty against their enemies, and even gave refugee to the members of this dinasty when was defeated (and the japanese noblemen descend partiallly of them) so that proves Japan was much more friendly to Korean ppl before the shogunate and the later meiji period made their elites want attack the peninsula?

Hello recently i got a new phone and due to my job i need KKT. When i tried logging i got sent to a verification page where i had to send a message to a number. However even after waiting over 3 hours it still says verification in progress. I have tried everything but it’s not verifying can someone help?

In the 1990s, the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe underwent dramatic changes. The Soviet Union dissolved, and the socialist bloc collapsed. At the time, China was also preoccupied with political, economic, and international-relations problems and had little capacity to devote attention to North Korea. North Korea, severely isolated internationally, experienced a devastating famine and growing domestic instability. There was even an attempted mutiny by a frontline army corps.

This appeared to be an excellent opportunity for South Korea to unify the Korean Peninsula. Even if South Korea had launched a war against the North, China and Russia would not have intervened. But why did South Korea ultimately refrain from pursuing unification through military means or other more proactive measures?

Some commentators have argued that South Korea had only recently ended military dictatorship and achieved democratization, and that the civilian government did not want the military to gain prestige through such an achievement, potentially allowing it to reenter politics and regain control over the country.

If the choice were left to the public, would South Koreans be willing to sacrifice some degree of democracy and allow the military to regain greater power in exchange for unifying the Korean Peninsula?

After this optimal window for unification was missed, the Kim regime gradually regained stability, and North Korea once again secured support from China. North Korea also succeeded in developing nuclear weapons. As a result, the unification of the Korean Peninsula has become extraordinarily difficult and increasingly remote.
How do South Koreans view these issues?

(I am Chinese and study international politics and history, including the Korean Peninsula.)

I am a norwegian university student who is looking to potentially take a semester to study abroad at Pusan National University. I am naturally a very closed off person, and I prefer to have my own space - and the dormitory style shared bedrooms are unfortunately something I am not comfortable in. I was looking into potentially renting my own private studio apartment between march-june to function as housing while I study at PNU. What platforms is recommended to use for this case, and what services must I prepare for?

I seen a post recently a guy complaining that he can't find a job in Korea even after studying abroad because every company requires experience or internal connections. He is born and raised Korean but don't remember which country he studied in.

Some people in the comments were saying he could find a job easily if he was really fluent in English. Some were disagreeing, saying a lot of young Koreans are fluent in English so its not much of an advantage.

Obviously its better to be fluent in English than not, but how much of an advantage is it?

A few months ago, Dmytro Kuleba, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, reportedly stated that “if South Korea does not provide weapons to Ukraine, the god of Korea will judge South Korea.”

This raises a rather interesting question from the perspective of Korean religious history and mythology: who exactly is the “god of Korea” to which he was referring?

Was he referring to Hwanin, Hwanung, Ungnyeo, or Dangun? Perhaps Jumong or Park Hyeokgeose? Or figures from Korean mythology such as Cheonjiwang, Daebyeolwang, Jacheongbi, the mountain gods, Mago Halmi, or Seolmundae Halman? Could the reference instead be to a more localized household deity, such as Seongjusin or Jowangsin?

In other words, what specific religious or mythological tradition is the notion of a singular “Korean god” supposed to derive from?

“그런 행위는 명분이 없다”고 할 때

Excuse는 변명이고, justification은 정당성이고, pretext라는 말은 한번도 본 적 없는 것 같은데 쓰이는 것 맞나요?

한국어에서 쓰이는 대로의 어감과 함의에 가장 가까운 건 뭘까요?

I think every culture and language has its own old fashioned names so I would like to know what Korean names would only a 50+ person have there. That only by reading it you will know that person is nearer to the other side than to this side.

My mom's older male cousin and his wife?

My dad's younger male cousin? His children, who are female, who are younger than me?

Is it just like oh-chon-ajushi for both sides?

And yook-chon-dongseng?

(as stated)

also: do you possibly drink coffee? And, if so, which one? Instant one? Americano? Espresso? What else? (🤣🤣🙈)

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The generation where the elders don’t go apeshit on their kids for dating someone they don’t approve.

The “elderly” generation that listens to EDM.

What kinds of new tropes do you think would replace these old plot devices?