Korea Context uses sources to explain cultural context, not to decorate articles with citations.
Source Hierarchy
Official statistics, government agencies, public institutions, company disclosures, museum or festival materials, and primary references are preferred for factual claims. Reputable Korean and international media are used for reported examples, market signals, and current developments.
Korean-language communities can help identify the texture of local conversation. They are useful for seeing what people debate, joke about, complain about, or notice. They are not treated as representative surveys unless the article clearly says otherwise.
How Sources Are Used
- Statistics are tied to their year and source where practical.
- Product, brand, and media examples are used to illustrate cultural patterns, not to imply endorsement.
- Visitor notes are separated from cultural explanation when the distinction matters.
- Articles should be revisited when key facts change, especially market counts, policy rules, rankings, festival dates, and platform behavior.