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  • Hyolyn Returns with Bold New Single “SHOTTY” and Mesmerizing Music Video

    Sep 3, 2025
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    Hyolyn Returns with Bold New Single “SHOTTY” and Mesmerizing Music Video

    Photo Credits: REH Entertainment Hyolyn, the renowned K-pop soloist known for her dynamic stage presence and vocal prowess, has made…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Architectures of Style: Liz Commands Waves Magazine’s October 2025 Cover

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Architectures of Style: Liz Commands Waves Magazine’s October 2025 Cover

    Photo Credits: Waves Magazine China. Starship Entertainment IVE Liz’s October 2025 cover for Waves Magazine China unfolds with an editorial…

    K-pop
  • EXO KAI – GQ Korea x Prada (September 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Sep 2, 2025
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    EXO KAI – GQ Korea x Prada (September 2025 Issue Pictorial

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Prada. SM Entertainment When artistry and fashion align, the result is unforgettable — and EXO’s Kai…

    Tokyo
  • Nordic Horizons: From digital stage to arctic canvas: Karina remaps luxury outdoors

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Nordic Horizons: From digital stage to arctic canvas: Karina remaps luxury outdoors

    Photo Credits: NORDISK OUTDOORS. SM Entertainment Karina of aespa: Nordic Horizons In the quiet expanse of the Nordic wilderness, it’s…

    K-pop, Tokyo
  • KARD Announces 2025 World Tour ‘DRIFT’ Stop in Bangkok with Exciting Ticket Details

    Sep 2, 2025
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    KARD Announces 2025 World Tour ‘DRIFT’ Stop in Bangkok with Exciting Ticket Details

    Photo Credits: DSP Media K-pop co-ed sensation KARD is set to bring their global energy to Bangkok this September as…

    K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Red Velvet’s Wendy Steps into the Cerulean: A High-Fashion Reading of “Cerulean Verge” Concept Imagery

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Red Velvet’s Wendy Steps into the Cerulean: A High-Fashion Reading of “Cerulean Verge” Concept Imagery

    Photo Credits: ASND In her third solo venture, Cerulean Verge, Wendy is not merely staging a musical return—she is curating a…

    K-pop, Question, Tokyo
  • L5ST Celebrates Debut Anniversary with ‘WHITE NIGHT’ Live Tour in Tokyo

    Sep 2, 2025
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    L5ST Celebrates Debut Anniversary with ‘WHITE NIGHT’ Live Tour in Tokyo

    Photo Credits: Macaroni Media L5ST is set to mark a milestone moment in their career with the launch of their…

    Japan, Social Media, Tokyo
  • idntt Sub‑Unit unevermet Releases Special Music Video for “Instant Chemistry” with Emotional Impact

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Photo Credits: MODHAUS The sub‑unit unevermet, part of the rising group idntt, has just unveiled the highly anticipated Instant Chemistry (Special Clip), a…

    Perspectives
  • NCT WISH Lights Up the Scene With Vibrant “COLOR” Music Video

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Suggested Title: NCT WISH Lights Up the Scene With Vibrant “COLOR” Music Video Photo Credits: SM Entertainment NCT WISH has officially…

    K-pop, KT
  • Moon Sujin Drops Mesmerizing New Music Video for ‘Chills’

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Photo Credits: ANVI Moon Sujin has released the highly anticipated music video for her latest single, Chills, giving fans both a…

  • KickFlip Delivers Emotional Depth in ‘반창고 (Band-Aid)’ Music Video with Full Member Lineup

    Sep 2, 2025
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    Photo/Video Credits: JYP Entertainment KickFlip has unveiled their latest music video for 반창고 (Band-Aid), offering fans a moving blend of heartfelt…

    K-pop
  • aespa Stuns Fans with Bold ‘Rich Man Teaser Photos Ahead of 6th Mini Album

    Sep 2, 2025
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    aespa Stuns Fans with Bold ‘Rich Man Teaser Photos Ahead of 6th Mini Album

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment From the moment SM Entertainment unveiled aespa’s latest teaser photos for The 6th Mini Album: Rich Man…

    K-pop
  • Yeonjun Steps into the Spotlight of Fashion with W Korea x Miu Miu September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Yeonjun Steps into the Spotlight of Fashion with W Korea x Miu Miu September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: W Korea. Miu Miu. BigHit Music Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER has stepped into a new spotlight with W…

    K-pop
  • Suggested Title:”Minnie of I-DLE Radiates Bold Elegance in W Korea x Miu Miu September 2025 Digital Cover

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Suggested Title:”Minnie of I-DLE Radiates Bold Elegance in W Korea x Miu Miu September 2025 Digital Cover

    Photo Credits: W Korea. Mui Mui. Cube Entertainment The September 2025 digital cover of W Korea unfolds with a striking collaboration between…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • ZEROBASEONE’s “ICONIK” Music Video Surges to 12 Million Views in Hours as Fans React with Awe

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Photo Credits: WAKE ONE Entertainment ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) has once again proven their unstoppable momentum with the release of their latest…

    Discussion, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • MEOVV’s Gawon Dazzles in Prada for L’Officiel Singapore’s September 2025 Cover

    Sep 1, 2025
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    MEOVV’s Gawon Dazzles in Prada for L’Officiel Singapore’s September 2025 Cover

    Photo Credits: PRADA. L’Officiel Singapore. The Black Label Stepping into the global spotlight once again, Gawon of MEOVV graces the…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • CHAEYOUNG of TWICE Embarks on a Vibrant New Journey with Solo Track ‘Avocado’ Featuring Gliiico

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment There’s a certain electricity in the air when a beloved idol dares to step away from…

    Seoul
  • JO1’s 10th Single ‘Handz In My Pocket’ and Kinjo Sukai’s Seoul Fashion Week Runway Appearance Create Excitement

    Aug 31, 2025
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    JO1’s 10th Single ‘Handz In My Pocket’ and Kinjo Sukai’s Seoul Fashion Week Runway Appearance Create Excitement

    Photo Credits: LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT JO1 is stepping into a vibrant new era with the release of their 10th single, Handz In…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • TREASURE Unveils Third Mini Album ‘LOVE PULSE’ with Seoul Concerts and Pop-Up Store Experience + Visual Photos

    Aug 31, 2025
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    TREASURE Unveils Third Mini Album ‘LOVE PULSE’ with Seoul Concerts and Pop-Up Store Experience + Visual Photos

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment (Korea). Columbia Records (USA). Hero Image: Teen Vogue K-pop powerhouse TREASURE is entering the second half…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • GIRLSET’s “Commas” Choreography Version: A Fresh Comeback in 2025

    Aug 31, 2025
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    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment K-pop girl group GIRLSET made waves with the release of their “Commas” choreography version video on…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • Elegance in Motion: Kwon Eunbi Elevates Wideangle’s 2025 F/W Golfwear Revolution

    Aug 31, 2025
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    Elegance in Motion: Kwon Eunbi Elevates Wideangle’s 2025 F/W Golfwear Revolution

    Photo Credits: MBC entertainment. Wideangle Korea South Korean singer and artist Kwon Eunbi has been selected as the official model…

    Gen Z, K-pop, Social Media
  • XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Aug 30, 2025
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    XLOV’s Journey from Debut to European Tour: A Deep Dive into the Co-Ed K-Pop Phenomenon

    Photo Credit: 257 Entertainment The K-pop group in question is XLOV (엑스러브), a co-ed group with four members: Wumuti, Rui,…

    germany, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Question, Social Media
  • The Rose’s “Trauma”: A Deep Dive into the Band, Their Music, and Visual Storytelling

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Photo/Video Credits: Windfall Entertainment Introduction to The Rose The Rose is a South Korean indie-rock and alternative pop band known for…

    history, K-pop, Seoul
  • 82MAJOR’s Nam Seongmo Captivates with Dreamy New Single “Pinterest Luv” Featuring Moon Sujin

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Photo/Video Credits: Great M Entertainment Nam Seongmo (남성모), known by his stage name Seongmo, is a South Korean rapper born…

    daegu, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Kpoppie Magazine’s Elite K-Pop Idol Fashion Brand Rankings 2025 (First 6 months): Who Ruled the Runways and Editorials?

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Kpoppie Magazine’s Elite K-Pop Idol Fashion Brand Rankings 2025 (First 6 months): Who Ruled the Runways and Editorials?

    Our individual K-pop idol brand reputation ranking in fashion internationally is based on various factors including media coverage, consumer participation,…

    BTS, K-pop, Military
  • BEBY Entertainment Opens 2025 Global Online Auditions for Future K-Pop Idols [ APPLY HERE]

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Get ready, future idols—the spotlight could be yours! BEBY Entertainment has just dropped the big news: the 2025 BEBY ON-LINE AUDITION…

    K-pop
  • X:IN Sets the Pace with Energetic ‘RRRUN’ Concept Photos Ahead of Debut

    Aug 30, 2025
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    X:IN Sets the Pace with Energetic ‘RRRUN’ Concept Photos Ahead of Debut

    Photo Credits: BeBy Entertainment. X:IN, the multinational K-pop girl group, has taken another bold step towards defining its artistic path…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Beyond the Spotlight: How K-Pop Idols Are Shaping the High-Fashion Editorial Renaissance

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Beyond the Spotlight: How K-Pop Idols Are Shaping the High-Fashion Editorial Renaissance

    K-pop’s relationship with high-fashion editorial pictorials in 2025 is not simply a fleeting flirtation, but a growing cultural symbiosis. In…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Aug 29, 2025
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    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Photo Credits: SuperELLE China. Starship Entertainment There is a magic that follows Jang Wonyoung wherever she goes, and SuperELLE China has captured…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Photography, study
  • GOT7’s Jinyoung Brings Modern Elegance to GQ Korea and Brunello Cucinelli’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Aug 29, 2025
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    GOT7’s Jinyoung Brings Modern Elegance to GQ Korea and Brunello Cucinelli’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Brunello Cucinelli. Kakao Entertainment When art meets fashion, the results are often fleeting, but sometimes a…

    Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Photography, study
  • Hong Eunchae, LE SSERAFIM’s luminous maknae, singer-songwriter and MC, is officially the ambassador of luxury fragrance house VASILISA

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Hong Eunchae, LE SSERAFIM’s luminous maknae, singer-songwriter and MC, is officially the ambassador of luxury fragrance house VASILISA

    ““Eunchae makes the invisible visible — scent as silhouette.”” Photo Credits: VASILISA. SOURCE MUSIC Hong Eunchae (홍은채; or simply Eunchae)…

    Japan, study
  • Minnie for DAZED Korea x Calvin Klein – A Study in Soft Power and Denim Minimalism

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Minnie for DAZED Korea x Calvin Klein – A Study in Soft Power and Denim Minimalism

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Calvin Klein. CUBE Entertainment There’s a peculiar electricity when a performer known for her ethereal stage…

    Advertisement, Japan, Seoul, study
  • Fat Hamster and KANG New : Brains in a Vat

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Fat Hamster and KANG New : Brains in a Vat

    I’ve had Fat Hamster and KANG NEW‘s full length on my list for a while. But I burnt out on…

  • Tomorrow’s Elegance: HueningKai for NYLON Japan, October 2025

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Tomorrow’s Elegance: HueningKai for NYLON Japan, October 2025

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music. NYLON Japan “Fashion as manifesto. Stardom as philosophy.” In the ever-shifting language of fashion editorials, there…

    Japan, K-pop, Politics, Seoul, Suga
  • KATSEYE Sets the Stage in FLAUNT’s 200th Issue with Bold September Cover and Pictorial

    Aug 28, 2025
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    KATSEYE Sets the Stage in FLAUNT’s 200th Issue with Bold September Cover and Pictorial

    Photo Credits: FLAUNT Magazine. HYBE. Geffen “This cover marks not just a celebration of the past, but a vision of…

    history, Japan, Photography, Seoul
  • ASC2NT Heralds New Era with ‘BLOOMED’ Album Release and Exclusive Live Tour Across Japan

    Aug 28, 2025
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    ASC2NT Heralds New Era with ‘BLOOMED’ Album Release and Exclusive Live Tour Across Japan

    Photo Credits: NEWWAYS Company “More than a concert — it’s a journey of growth.” ASC2NT announced their highly anticipated album…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
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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