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  • LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon Stuns in Vogue Korea x Alexander McQueen October 2025 Preview

    Sep 18, 2025
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    LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon Stuns in Vogue Korea x Alexander McQueen October 2025 Preview

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Alexander McQueen Source Music Vogue Korea’s October 2025 issue presents a striking union of artistry, identity,…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: KOZ Entertainment. Geffen Records. SM Entertainment. JYP Entertainment The studio was buzzing on the day of Esquire Korea’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Stress
  • Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Photo Credits: Forbes. The Black Label Rosé of global phenomenon BLACKPINK is adding an exciting twist to the upcoming Forbes…

    Japan, K-pop, Old Korea, travel
  • Moth : Moth Is Real, and He Is My Boyfriend

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Moth : Moth Is Real, and He Is My Boyfriend

    Moth‘s first song, “Hug Me Like a Bear” midwestern style indie rock was a surprise because it’s not commonly heard…

  • AIMERS Reveal Official Poster and Concept Photos for Highly Anticipated Japan Tour ‘FULL COUNT’

    Sep 17, 2025
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    AIMERS Reveal Official Poster and Concept Photos for Highly Anticipated Japan Tour ‘FULL COUNT’

    Photo Credits: HYPER_RHYTHM. Korea. Victor Entertainment AIMERS are set to make a powerful impression with the announcement of their “1st…

    Japan, K-pop
  • P1Harmony Intak & Theo Redefine Style in HYPEJACK Magazine September 2025 Digital Edition

    Sep 16, 2025
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    P1Harmony Intak & Theo Redefine Style in HYPEJACK Magazine September 2025 Digital Edition

    Photo Credits: HYPEJACK Magazine. FNC Entertainment P1Harmony members Intak and Theo have taken center stage in the September 2025 issue…

    Japan, Old Korea
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Brings Effortless Elegance to Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Edition

    Sep 16, 2025
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    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Brings Effortless Elegance to Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Edition

    Photo Credits: Tommy Jeans. Marie Claire Korea. Starship Entertainment IVE’s Jang Wonyoung has once again proven her star power and…

    Japan, K-pop, Old Korea
  • Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Sep 16, 2025
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    Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. MNET Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess is gearing up to be one of the most talked-about…

    Celebrity, Discussion, history, Japan, Old Korea, Question, Social Media
  • molar system : system malfunction

    Sep 16, 2025
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    molar system : system malfunction

    I’ve been listening to each of molar system‘s releases. They’ve shown an interesting progression of style. The band is based…

    Ewha
  • Jin Hyunbin Gears Up for Solo Debut with First Single ‘Nova’ and Striking Teaser Images

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Jin Hyunbin Gears Up for Solo Debut with First Single ‘Nova’ and Striking Teaser Images

    Photo Credits: A Team Entertainment Zin, the South Korean singer-songwriter and former member of the girl group bugAboo, is stepping…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • RESCENE Unveils Kitto Taiwan in a Striking September 2025 Pictorial for early autumn

    Sep 14, 2025
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    RESCENE Unveils Kitto Taiwan in a Striking September 2025 Pictorial for early autumn

    Photo Credits: Kitto Taiwan The Muze Entertainment The September 2025 pictorial from RESCENE introduces Kitto Taiwan in a series that…

  • Rosé Graces GQ Hong Kong’s Debut Issue in Dazzling Tiffany & Co. Collaboration

    Sep 14, 2025
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    Rosé Graces GQ Hong Kong’s Debut Issue in Dazzling Tiffany & Co. Collaboration

    Photo Credits: GQ Hong Kong. Tiffany & Co. The Black Label Rosé of BLACKPINK has officially set the tone for…

    Affinity, Perspectives, Photography
  • KARD Announces 2025 USA Tour ‘DRIFT’ Dates and Bangkok World Tour Stop with Ticket Details

    Sep 13, 2025
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    KARD Announces 2025 USA Tour ‘DRIFT’ Dates and Bangkok World Tour Stop with Ticket Details

    Photo Credits: DSP Media KARD is set to bring their signature energy stateside as the co-ed K-pop group officially announced…

    K-pop
  • LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae Stuns on non-no Magazine Special Edition Cover with Exclusive Interview Insight

    Sep 13, 2025
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    Photo Credits: Non-no Magazine. Source Music LE SSERAFIM’s youngest member, Hong Eunchae, is stepping further into the spotlight as she graces…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Teenager
  • ENHYPEN Brings Bold PRADA Elegance to Arena Homme+ Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 12, 2025
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    ENHYPEN Brings Bold PRADA Elegance to Arena Homme+ Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme + Korea. Prada. Belift Lab ENHYPEN has once again solidified their presence as global fashion icons,…

    Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • SALTNPAPER : Fairy Tales and Fever Dreams

    Sep 12, 2025
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    SALTNPAPER : Fairy Tales and Fever Dreams

    Four months after seaweed soup, SALTNPAPER returns with a 10-song album. Fairy Tales and Fever Dreams sounds like a journal…

    LG
  • G-DRAGON Announces ‘Übermensch’ Cinema Project with Stunning Posters and World Tour.

    Sep 12, 2025
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    G-DRAGON Announces ‘Übermensch’ Cinema Project with Stunning Posters and World Tour.

    Photo Credits: Galaxy Corporation G-DRAGON, the legendary leader of BIGBANG and one of K-pop’s most iconic visionaries, has once again…

    history, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • TWICE Jihyo Dazzles in Dazed Korea’s 2025 JEWEL&WATCH x Kuho Plus Pictorial Preview

    Sep 11, 2025
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    TWICE Jihyo Dazzles in Dazed Korea’s 2025 JEWEL&WATCH x Kuho Plus Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea Kuho Plus JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Jihyo continues to mesmerize fans, gracing the pages of Dazed Korea with a…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • Yves Redefines Grace and Artistic Poise in Girl Houyhnhnm’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Yves Redefines Grace and Artistic Poise in Girl Houyhnhnm’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Paix Per Mil GOLDEN MOON Girl Houyhnhnm In the world of contemporary music and fashion, few figures embody…

    Curiosity, Discussion, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, travel
  • Stray Kids Unveil Japan Season’s Greetings 2026 FORCE Concept with Striking Fashion-Forward Teasers and Powerful Visual Identity

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Stray Kids Unveil Japan Season’s Greetings 2026 FORCE Concept with Striking Fashion-Forward Teasers and Powerful Visual Identity

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Korea Epic Records Japan Stray Kids have unveiled their upcoming Japan Season’s Greetings 2026: FORCE concept with a…

    Japan, K-pop
  • 01SYNTH : Next Level

    Sep 11, 2025
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    01SYNTH : Next Level

    One of the main things that sticks out about 01SYNTH is consistency. There are multiple singles or an EP or…

  • Aespa’s Karina Dazzles in DAZED KOREA x Prada October 2025 Cover Preview with Striking Fashion Aesthetics

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Aespa’s Karina Dazzles in DAZED KOREA x Prada October 2025 Cover Preview with Striking Fashion Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea Prada SM Entertainment Karina of aespa has once again reaffirmed her growing influence in the fashion…

    K-pop
  • Taemin Unveils Enigmatic Single “Veil” with Striking Concept Photos Showcasing His Artistic Evolution

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Taemin Unveils Enigmatic Single “Veil” with Striking Concept Photos Showcasing His Artistic Evolution

    Photo Credits: BPM Entertainment Taemin, the magnetic performer from SHINee, has returned with a special digital single titled “Veil,” accompanied…

    K-pop, Mystery, Social Media
  • ONE PACT Brings Fresh Energy in FINEBOYS +plus BEAUTY Vol. 12 Pictorial Preview

    Sep 10, 2025
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    ONE PACT Brings Fresh Energy in FINEBOYS +plus BEAUTY Vol. 12 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: ARMADA Entertainment Hinode Publishing ONE PACT, a rising K-pop group that debuted in 2023, continues to make waves…

    Japan, K-pop, LG
  • Yuqi of i-dle Sparks Global Buzz with Stunning Solo Debut ‘Motivation’ Concept Images and Rising K-Pop Influence

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Yuqi of i-dle Sparks Global Buzz with Stunning Solo Debut ‘Motivation’ Concept Images and Rising K-Pop Influence

    Photo Credits: Photo Credits: Cube Entertainment Yuqi of i-dle is stepping boldly into the spotlight with the reveal of “The 1st Single:…

    Discussion, K-pop, LG
  • XG’s Cocona Stuns in Striking ‘GALA’ Teaser Images Ahead of Highly Anticipated First Full Album Release

    Sep 10, 2025
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    XG’s Cocona Stuns in Striking ‘GALA’ Teaser Images Ahead of Highly Anticipated First Full Album Release

    Photo Credits: XGALX AVEX Japan XG has once again set the stage for anticipation with the release of teaser images…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, LG, purpose, Social Media
  • Wendy’s ‘Sunkiss’ MV Wraps Fans in Warmth and Nostalgia [Music Video]

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Wendy’s ‘Sunkiss’ MV Wraps Fans in Warmth and Nostalgia [Music Video]

    Photo Credits: ASND Red Velvet’s Wendy has unveiled the music video for her latest track “Sunkiss,” and fans across the…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Yuqi Announces 2025 FAN-CON SUPERSTAR Qi Miaoyai in Guangzhou – Access & Ticket Details

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Yuqi Announces 2025 FAN-CON SUPERSTAR Qi Miaoyai in Guangzhou – Access & Ticket Details

    Photo Credits: Cube Entertainment The excitement is building as global idol Yuqi has officially announced her upcoming fan-concert titled 2025 YUQI FAN-CON SUPERSTAR…

    travel
  • Yuqi of i-dles Unveils Poignant Visual Storytelling in “Gone” Music Video + Photos

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Yuqi of i-dles Unveils Poignant Visual Storytelling in “Gone” Music Video + Photos

    Photo Credits: Cube Entertainment i-dle’s Yuqi has released the official music video for her latest track “Gone,” marking a striking…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • TXT’s Yeonjun Embraces Elegance in GQ Korea x Jo Malone London October 2025 Digital Cover

    Sep 10, 2025
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    TXT’s Yeonjun Embraces Elegance in GQ Korea x Jo Malone London October 2025 Digital Cover

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music GQ Korea Jo Malone Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER has stepped into the spotlight once again,…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Youngbin Unveils Bold Concept for Solo Debut ‘Freak Show’ Ahead of September Release

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Youngbin Unveils Bold Concept for Solo Debut ‘Freak Show’ Ahead of September Release

    Photo Credits: INNIT Entertainment (이닛 엔터테인먼트) Youngbin is stepping into the spotlight with her upcoming solo debut, marking an exciting new…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • Short Stuff 72 : Uwenta, The Joyfools, Hunger’s Dance, Nuclear Idiots, $up!, miwOo, sannie

    Sep 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Uwenta : Fallen Angels Uwenta‘s new single is a strange combination of styles and ideas. It starts as a darker…

    LG
  • ALL(H)OURS Ignites Global Buzz with ‘READY 2 RUMBLE’ Official Music Video Release

    Sep 9, 2025
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    ALL(H)OURS Ignites Global Buzz with ‘READY 2 RUMBLE’ Official Music Video Release

    Photo Credits: EDEN Entertainment ALL(H)OURS has returned with a powerful statement as the group officially unveiled the music video for…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Red Velvet’s Seulgi Stuns on KNIGHT Magazine China September 2025 Cover Preview

    Sep 9, 2025
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    Red Velvet’s Seulgi Stuns on KNIGHT Magazine China September 2025 Cover Preview

    Photo Credits: KNIGHT Magazine China SM Entertainment Red Velvet’s Seulgi is gracing the cover of KNIGHT Magazine China for its…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • 9B2 : Kick, Fuck, Kill

    Sep 9, 2025
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    9B2 : Kick, Fuck, Kill

    9B2 debuted in 2023 with an EP. But I didn’t hear of them until 2025. Kick, Fuck, Kill is their…

  • Shin Wonho Reveals Emotional Concept Photos for Upcoming Solo Single ‘Fill Me’ After Cross Gene Journey

    Sep 9, 2025
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    Shin Wonho Reveals Emotional Concept Photos for Upcoming Solo Single ‘Fill Me’ After Cross Gene Journey

    Photo Credits: Amuse Korea Shin Wonho, former member of the K-pop group Cross Gene, has revealed a new collection of…

    Japan, K-pop
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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