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  • 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
  • CIX Unveils Emotional ‘WONDER YOU’ Music Video with Stunning Storytelling and Performance

    Sep 9, 2025
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    CIX Unveils Emotional ‘WONDER YOU’ Music Video with Stunning Storytelling and Performance

    Photo Credits: C9 Entertainment CIX has returned with their latest music video for “니가 궁금해 (WONDER YOU),” offering fans a…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Mystery
  • Park Jihoon Showcases Timeless Elegance for 呈仕CITER Magazine September 2025 Issue

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Park Jihoon Showcases Timeless Elegance for 呈仕CITER Magazine September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: CITER Magazine YY Entertainment Park Jihoon has once again proven his influence in the fashion and entertainment world…

    Japan
  • idle’s Soyeon and Yuqi Named UGG Asia Pacific Brand Ambassadors in 2025

    Sep 8, 2025
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    idle’s Soyeon and Yuqi Named UGG Asia Pacific Brand Ambassadors in 2025

    Photo Credits: UGG Asia Pacific Cube Entertainment LISA of BLACKPINK continues to make waves in the fashion and beauty world…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Onew Unveils Japan 2nd Mini Album ‘SAKU’ with Emotional Themes and Stunning Concept Photos

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Onew Unveils Japan 2nd Mini Album ‘SAKU’ with Emotional Themes and Stunning Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: GRIFFIN Entertainment Onew, the cherished leader and vocalist of SHINee, is set to bring a new wave of…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop
  • BLACKPINK’s LISA Stuns in Marie Claire Korea x Louis Vuitton 2025 Beauty Issue Cover Preview

    Sep 8, 2025
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    BLACKPINK’s LISA Stuns in Marie Claire Korea x Louis Vuitton 2025 Beauty Issue Cover Preview

    Photo Credits: LLOUD Marie Claire Korea Louis Vuitton LISA of BLACKPINK continues to make waves in the fashion and beauty…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Ateez Announced as Global Ambassadors for AVIREX, Launching New Collection and Japanese Campaign

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Ateez Announced as Global Ambassadors for AVIREX, Launching New Collection and Japanese Campaign

    Photo Credits: KQ Entertainment Genie Music Ateez, the globally acclaimed K-pop group known for their high-energy performances and trailblazing fashion…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Jun. K of 2PM Drops ‘PRIVACY’ Track Video with Emotional Depth [Music Video]

    Sep 7, 2025
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    Jun. K of 2PM Drops ‘PRIVACY’ Track Video with Emotional Depth [Music Video]

    Photo/Video Credits: JYP Entertainment Jun. K of 2PM has returned with a striking artistic release, unveiling the track video for…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • AM8IC Unveils Official Member Reveal Photos in Striking Monochrome Version

    Sep 7, 2025
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    AM8IC Unveils Official Member Reveal Photos in Striking Monochrome Version

    Photo Credits: TOV Entertainment AM8IC, the newest name to emerge in the world of K-pop, has just unveiled their Official Member…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Stuns in Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Special Edition

    Sep 7, 2025
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    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Stuns in Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Special Edition

    Suggested Title: “IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Stuns in Marie Claire Korea’s 2025 Tommy Jeans Special Edition” Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Tommy…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • DAY6 Debuts Fresh Era: A Stylish Comeback with New Music, Timeless Looks, and a Story Fans Can Wear in Their Hearts

    Sep 7, 2025
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    DAY6 Debuts Fresh Era: A Stylish Comeback with New Music, Timeless Looks, and a Story Fans Can Wear in Their Hearts

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment DAY6 is officially stepping back into the spotlight this spring, and while fans are buzzing over…

    Daejeon, K-pop
  • NiziU’s Mako, Rio, and Maya Bring Editorial Edge to NAILON’s Double Cover

    Sep 6, 2025
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    NiziU’s Mako, Rio, and Maya Bring Editorial Edge to NAILON’s Double Cover

    Photo Credits: NAILON JYP Entertainment NYLON This September, NAILON returns with its highly anticipated second issue, set to release on September 29,…

    Fame, history, Japan, Photography
  • The Second Preparation: KISS OF LIFE and Coach’s Poised Future

    Sep 6, 2025
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    The Second Preparation: KISS OF LIFE and Coach’s Poised Future

    Photo Credits: S2 Entertainment Coach There’s a certain electricity in the air when music and fashion collide, an alchemy that…

  • Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has emerged as one of contemporary pop’s most magnetic figures. 

    Sep 6, 2025
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    Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has emerged as one of contemporary pop’s most magnetic figures. 

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment Another Magazine Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has become one of the most magnetic figures…

    K-pop, Photography, travel
  • Stray Kids Announce Powerful World Tour  With Global Anticipation at its Peak

    Sep 6, 2025
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    Stray Kids Announce Powerful World Tour  With Global Anticipation at its Peak

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment The Hollywood Reporter Tommy Hilfiger Global K-pop sensation Stray Kids has officially announced their highly anticipated…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Haechan Makes Solo Debut with First Album ‘TASTE’ and Stunning CRZY Concept

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Haechan Makes Solo Debut with First Album ‘TASTE’ and Stunning CRZY Concept

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Haechan of NCT has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of his highly anticipated…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • GIRLSET Drops “Commas” Special Music Video, Igniting Buzz Across Fans and Streaming Platforms

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Photo/Video Credits: JYP Entertainment The rising music collective GIRLSET has set social media alight with the release of their new…

    Social Media
  • WJSN’s Yoo Yeonjung Stuns with Dreamlike Elegance in Rolling Stone Korea’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 5, 2025
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    WJSN’s Yoo Yeonjung Stuns with Dreamlike Elegance in Rolling Stone Korea’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Starship Entertainment WJSN’s Yoo Yeonjung is turning heads this September with her latest pictorial for Rolling…

  • aespa’s “Rich Man”: Redefining Wealth with Self-Love and Confidence Amid Bold Visuals

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment aespa’s latest music video for “Rich Man,” the title track from their 6th mini album released…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Sep 5, 2025
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    When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Photo Credits: Puma Fila Nile Vogue Magazine Seoul, 2025. The streets outside Hongdae Station are a frontline runway: chunky New Balances…

    Advertisement, BTS, Celebrity, Gen Z, history, Japan, KT, LG, myeongdong, Peace, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • Stray Kids Unleash Heartfelt Street Vibes in Viral ‘0801’ Video—Fans React with Joy [Music Video]

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Stray Kids have once again set social media abuzz with the release of their “0801” (Street…

    Japan, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • X:IN Surges With Momentum as ‘RRRUN’ Music Video Sparks Global Fan Excitement

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Photo Credits: BeBy Entertainment X:IN’s latest music video “RRRUN” burst onto the K-pop scene just 17 hours ago and has…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Run River North : Perfect

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Run River North : Perfect

    Run River North‘s history has ups and downs. 2016’s Drinking From a Salt Pond was a pitch-perfect moment. It showcased…

    history
  • Jennie Signals a New Era in Eyewear Chic with Ray-Ban’s First Pop-Up Store in Korea

    Sep 5, 2025
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    Jennie Signals a New Era in Eyewear Chic with Ray-Ban’s First Pop-Up Store in Korea

    Photo Credits: Ray-Ban ODD ATELIER jennie_blvckpink Instagram account When Jennie Kim steps into a room, the air shifts. That ineffable…

    Celebrity, Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • NiziU Announces Exciting Japan Tour 2025 With Stops From Fuchu to Tokyo

    Sep 4, 2025
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    NiziU Announces Exciting Japan Tour 2025 With Stops From Fuchu to Tokyo

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Epic Records Japan Niziu Instagram Japan’s beloved girl group NiziU is set to energize fans this…

    Japan, Tokyo, travel
  • Fromis_9 Brings Anticipation and Energy to Los Angeles with Orpheum Theatre Concert Tonight

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Fromis_9 Brings Anticipation and Energy to Los Angeles with Orpheum Theatre Concert Tonight

    Downtown Los Angeles is expected to buzz with excitement this evening as fans gather at the historic Orpheum Theatre for…

    history, Japan, K-pop, LG
  • XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Sep 4, 2025
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    XG’s “GALA” Era Begins: Jurin’s Teaser Images Set the Tone for Fashion Fantasy

    Photo Credits: XGALX The next evolution of XG has officially begun, and as with everything the septet does, it begins…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Social Media
  • UNIS Set to Make Their Japan Debut with First Digital Single “もしもし♡ (Moshi Moshi♡)” and Unveiling Concept Photos

    Sep 4, 2025
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    UNIS Set to Make Their Japan Debut with First Digital Single “もしもし♡ (Moshi Moshi♡)” and Unveiling Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: F&F Entertainment. The anticipation is building in the global music scene as UNIS, the dynamic girl group under…

    Discussion, Japan
  • AKMU’s Suhyun Brings the Laneige Wonderland to Life in Allure Korea Feature

    Sep 4, 2025
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    AKMU’s Suhyun Brings the Laneige Wonderland to Life in Allure Korea Feature

    Photo Credits: Allure Magzine Korea. YG Entertainment AKMU’s Suhyun steps into a realm of elegance and imagination in her latest…

    Japan
  • Short Stuff 71 : Choah, SYOT, kimpomme, lart, dizzymunzzy, muun

    Sep 4, 2025
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    Choah : Veronika There are only a few artists that I was instantly impressed by with a first listen. “Veronika”…

    LG
  • ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin Named New Face of K-Beauty Skincare Brand BEWANTS on Instagram

    Sep 4, 2025
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    ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin Named New Face of K-Beauty Skincare Brand BEWANTS on Instagram

    Photo Credits: BEWANTS. WAKE ONE Entertainment ZEROBASEONE’s youngest member, Han Yujin, has been officially announced as the newest brand ambassador…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Sep 3, 2025
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    ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour in ELLE Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. BELIFT Lab. Damiani The September Issue: Fashion’s Holy Grail In fashion publishing, September is not just…

    BTS, Demographics, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • BABYMONSTER Brings ‘Love Monsters’ Fan Concert Tour to Japan in November 2025

    Sep 3, 2025
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    BABYMONSTER Brings ‘Love Monsters’ Fan Concert Tour to Japan in November 2025

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment K-pop’s rising powerhouse BABYMONSTER is officially set to meet their Japanese fans in a very special…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Suga, Tokyo, travel
  • Yuqi of i-dle Unveils Stunning First Single “Motivation” Photobook Preview

    Sep 3, 2025
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    Yuqi of i-dle Unveils Stunning First Single “Motivation” Photobook Preview

    Photo Credits: CUBE Entertainment The excitement surrounding Yuqi’s highly anticipated solo debut continues to build as the first glimpse of…

    BTS, Social Media, Suga
  • V from BTS Brings Global Buzz to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar’s Latest Advertising Commercial (CF)

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo/Video Credits: Coca Cola. BigHit Music It’s official—V from BTS has once again stolen the spotlight, this time in Coca-Cola…

    Advertisement, BTS, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • OHELEN : Show window project

    Sep 3, 2025
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    OHELEN : Show window project

    Listening to OHELEN‘s Show window project and realizing that it was a live performance afterwards is crazy. I’m not really…

    Peace
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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