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  • May is peak “Yajang” (outdoor seating) season in Korea! Tried this local spot that pairs Korean Fried Chicken with Sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup) 🍻

    May 29, 2026
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    May is peak “Yajang” (outdoor seating) season in Korea! Tried this local spot that pairs Korean Fried Chicken with Sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup) 🍻

    Finally visited this famous spot in Jamwon after a popular Korean celebrity chef/singer hyped it up. The half-and-half chicken was…

    Celebrity, Seoul
  • FIXED ON GREATNESS: MINGI x MCM IS THE COLLAB K-POP FASHION NEEDED

    May 24, 2026
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    FIXED ON GREATNESS: MINGI x MCM IS THE COLLAB K-POP FASHION NEEDED

    “He doesn’t just wear fashion. He rewires it — frame by frame, drop by drop, like every look is a…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Lotte, Photography, purpose, Seoul
  • BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    May 21, 2026
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    BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    THE COVER THAT STOPPED THE INTERNET Before the ink was dry, before the first collector’s copy shipped from Seoul, the…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Stress, Teenager, Warning
  • Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Garo Sero Institute Head Over Kim Soo-hyun Case

    May 20, 2026
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    Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Garo Sero Institute Head Over Kim Soo-hyun Case

    South Korean prosecutors have reportedly requested an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, the head of the controversial YouTube channel Garo…

    Celebrity, Controversy, Question, request, Scandal
  • Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law

    May 17, 2026
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    Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law

    Misinformation and disparagement of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement increased significantly last year, despite a 2021 law aimed at…

    Celebrity, Democracy, history, Korean Military, LG, Local News, Military, modern history, Naver, New Law, North Korea, Protest, Pyongyang, Social Media
  • Your obscure Survival Show contestant that you still think about

    May 12, 2026
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    I‘ve been rewatching Mixnine lately (i know, idk why i torture myself like that but somehow survival shows are comforting…

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  • Gilded and Unbothered: Karina of aespa Is the New Face of Forever

    May 10, 2026
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    Gilded and Unbothered: Karina of aespa Is the New Face of Forever

    She Doesn’t Walk Into the Room. The Room Reorganises Itself. There are pop stars who command attention, and then there…

    apology, Celebrity, Deepfake, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Korean Art, LG, Mystery, Photography, Seoul, Warning
  • TIME IS HIS: Jungkook Commands the Cover in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Hublot

    May 9, 2026
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    TIME IS HIS: Jungkook Commands the Cover in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Hublot

    정국. Jungkook. Just the Name Is the Story There is a moment — quiet, almost imperceptible — that separates a…

    BTS, Busan, Celebrity, Fame, family, germany, history, Japan, K-pop, Military, Old Korea, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • NINGNING:The Girl Who Became the Future

    May 9, 2026
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    NINGNING:The Girl Who Became the Future

    From Harbin to the Met Gala — how aespa’s luminous main vocal became the face of Gucci, the jewel of…

    Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Metaverse, Photography, purpose, Teenager
  • Momo: Where Movement Becomes Magic

    May 5, 2026
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    Momo: Where Movement Becomes Magic

    Momo lands Numéro Tokyo’s most coveted cover of the year — and K-pop’s Dance Machine has never looked more like…

    Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Suga, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Controversy no more? Koyote’s Shinji ties the knot in star-studded wedding

    May 4, 2026
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    Controversy no more? Koyote’s Shinji ties the knot in star-studded wedding

    Shinji of veteran K-pop group Koyote has officially begun a new chapter, marrying singer Moon Won in a lavish wedding…

    Celebrity, Controversy, family, K-pop, Social Media
  • K-Drama & K-pop; Which Acts are which Drama?

    May 1, 2026
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    Let’s pick a K-drama which best represents a K-pop act. Here are my attempts Squid Game – BTS : Global…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, K-drama, K-pop, North Korea, squid game
  • Once taboo, now on view: Seoul debuts major queer art exhibition

    Apr 24, 2026
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    Once taboo, now on view: Seoul debuts major queer art exhibition

    In Korea, queer culture is still often treated as a social taboo, remaining mostly at the margins of public discourse.…

    Celebrity, fail, history, LG, LGBTQ+, Perspectives, Question, Seoul, Sex
  • ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Apr 20, 2026
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    ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE

    Image Rights: All artist imagery, visual assets, and promotional materials © 2026 TOPSPOT PICTURES. WWD and Women’s Wear Daily are…

    Celebrity, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Peace, Seoul, Social Media, squid game, Teenager
  • Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities

    Surprise wedding announcements are rapidly replacing public dating for Korea’s top actresses. Actor Moon Chae-won’s agency accounced Wednesday she is…

    Celebrity, family, Social Media
  • Chef blends Korean, Swedish flavors to celebrate IKEA Gangdong anniversary

    Apr 13, 2026
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    Chef blends Korean, Swedish flavors to celebrate IKEA Gangdong anniversary

    Celebrity chef Song Hoon has created an exclusive menu for IKEA, available only at the global furniture giant’s Gangdong store…

    Busan, Celebrity, Kimchi, Seoul
  • Frames of Unfiltered Confidence: Jennie Is Ray-Ban’s New Global Icon – Editorial

    Apr 11, 2026
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    Frames of Unfiltered Confidence: Jennie Is Ray-Ban’s New Global Icon – Editorial

    Photo Credits: RayBan. ODD ATELIER Columba Records From BLACKPINK’s unforgettable debut to headlining Coachella, releasing a debut album, and now…

    Celebrity, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Teenager
  • Jang Wonyoung x Dyson: The Hair Era of IVE’s Global Muse

    Apr 8, 2026
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    Jang Wonyoung x Dyson: The Hair Era of IVE’s Global Muse

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment + Dyson The moment IVE’s Jang Wonyoung has stepped into a new spotlight as Dyson’s APAC…

    Celebrity, K-pop, travel
  • Rosé’s Rimowa Odyssey: Marie Claire Korea Cover

    Apr 7, 2026
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    Rosé’s Rimowa Odyssey: Marie Claire Korea Cover

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Rimowa + The Black Label KR + Atlantic Records US  Rosé of BLACKPINK graces…

    Celebrity, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Yeonjun Turns Miu Miu Into a Mood

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Yeonjun Turns Miu Miu Into a Mood

    Photo Credits: ELLE Japan + Miu Miu + BigHit Music TXT’s Yeonjun steps into ELLE Japan’s May 2026 Special Edition…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Suddenly what if nobody gives a flying f about what these idols do in private or public?

    Mar 24, 2026
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    A celebrity makes a stupid comment online, does some stupid shit. Scandal breaks out. Articles get written. And then boom…

    Celebrity, Scandal
  • You do not know your favorite celebrity!

    Mar 11, 2026
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    I’m always baffled whenever I see fans confidently say “You don’t know my fave like I do. You’re not a…

    Celebrity, family
  • Kim Sejeong — The Light Returns: A Spring Vision with Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Longchamp

    Mar 4, 2026
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    Kim Sejeong — The Light Returns: A Spring Vision with Harper’s BAZAAR Korea x Longchamp

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea + Longchamp + Jellyfish Entertainment The Season of Sejeong Something shifts when Kim Sejeong steps…

    Celebrity, K-pop, Seoul
  • An Yujin in Focus: Power, Poise, and the Art of Becoming

    Feb 26, 2026
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    An Yujin in Focus: Power, Poise, and the Art of Becoming

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Tom Ford Beauty + Starship Entertainment Opening Frame: The Light Finds Her There’s a…

    Celebrity, K-pop, purpose, Tokyo
  • BTS’ Jung Kook’s candid livestream reveals pressures behind idol life

    Feb 26, 2026
    in News
    BTS’ Jung Kook’s candid livestream reveals pressures behind idol life

    BTS member Jung Kook has sparked online debate after hosting a late-night drinking livestream in which he spoke candidly about…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop
  • Ningning Ascends: Aespa’s Stellar Muse Reimagines Power and Poise with Gucci and DAZED Korea

    Feb 21, 2026
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    Ningning Ascends: Aespa’s Stellar Muse Reimagines Power and Poise with Gucci and DAZED Korea

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea + GUCCI + SM Entertainment The Light Beyond the Lens There’s a certain kind of silence…

    Celebrity, K-pop, Metaverse, Seoul
  • ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Feb 15, 2026
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    ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. GUCCI The Black Label In the February issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea, ANNIE doesn’t just wear…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, study
  • Netflix to produce ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 3

    Jan 16, 2026
    in News
    Netflix to produce ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Season 3

    Netflix has confirmed production of the third season of its hit Korean cooking competition show “Culinary Class Wars.” Unlike the…

    Celebrity
  • IVE’s Wonyoung Glows in Allure Korea x BARRIE February 2026: The Fashion Evolution of a Generation’s Muse

    Jan 15, 2026
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    IVE’s Wonyoung Glows in Allure Korea x BARRIE February 2026: The Fashion Evolution of a Generation’s Muse

    Photo Credits:  Starship Entertainment Allure Korea BARRIE A New Chapter in Visual Luxury The teaser photos for IVE’s Wonyoung on the…

    Celebrity, Social Media, study
  • Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Jan 7, 2026
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    Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign

    Photo Credits: AHC Beauty – SM Entertainment – aespa’s Winter, the K-pop siren with porcelain poise, steps into the spotlight…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • kpop stans and hybe derangement syndrome

    Jan 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    recently i came across an article on twitter posted by a gossip site, pannchoa. if you’re not familiar, they post…

    BTS, Celebrity, Discussion, Fame, Question
  • Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Jan 3, 2026
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    Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Calvin Klein. BigHit Music Directing a single image into a movementIn December 2025, Jungkook of BTS…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, study
  • Would you hand your baby to your kpop idol

    Jan 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This isn’t like a moral judgement question or anything but I did always find it a bit funny(?) when ppl…

    Celebrity, Question
  • Why Bae Suzy is the Ultimate All-Rounder and still “Nation’s First Love” in 2025

    Dec 28, 2025
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    As an International Fan of Bae Suzy from India, I recently started exploring Bae Suzy’s career, after watching her in…

    Celebrity, Fame, family, Gen Z, K-drama, K-pop, LG, Millennials, MZ generation, Naver
  • BTOB’s Lee Changsub Captivates in Arena Homme+ Korea January 2026: Elegance, Emotion, and Artistic Evolution in Focus

    Dec 24, 2025
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    BTOB’s Lee Changsub Captivates in Arena Homme+ Korea January 2026: Elegance, Emotion, and Artistic Evolution in Focus

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea. BTOB Company BTOB’s Lee Changsub: A New Chapter of Refined Expression Arena Homme+ Korea’s January…

    Celebrity, K-pop, Social Media
  • Billboard’s The 25 Best K-Pop SONGS of 2025: Staff Picks

    Dec 19, 2025
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    Okay I know I posted one for the best albums not too long ago and I don’t intend to spam…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop, KT, LG, Question
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    LX Hausys is strengthening its global landmark marketing campaign by… Read more: LX Hausys expands HIMACS landmark marketing with UK rail station project
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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