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  • Seoul clears Shinsegae-Alibaba JV with data-sharing ban

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Seoul clears Shinsegae-Alibaba JV with data-sharing ban

    Lee Byung-geon, director general of business trade and M&A bureau at the Fair Trade Commissions, speaks during a press briefing…

    driver, history, Seoul, Shopping
  • SK Group to sell entire 35% stake in Chinese JV Sinopec-SK Petrochemical

    Sep 16, 2025
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    SK Group to sell entire 35% stake in Chinese JV Sinopec-SK Petrochemical

    Sinopec-SK Petrochemical is a joint venture between South Korea’s SK Geo Centric and China’s Sinopec South Korea’s leading conglomerate SK…

    driver, purpose, SK Hynix
  • I just hope you understand I don’t wanna be just friends

    Sep 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s no coincidence, it’s a kitty-incidence They be testing out your patience, but I’m here for it Girl, I promise…

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  • Taekwang front-runner in $360-mn Aekyung Industrial deal

    Sep 7, 2025
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    Taekwang front-runner in $360-mn Aekyung Industrial deal

    Taekwang Industrial headquarters building in Seoul  Taekwang Industrial Co. is set to take control of Aekyung Industrial Co. in a…

    driver, Jeju, Seoul
  • LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    Sep 4, 2025
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    LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    LG Electronics’ AI data center cooling systems (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc. is making swift gains in the…

    driver, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Putin, Social Media, travel
  • Car sharing: appealing option among Korean MZers as young drivers shun ownership

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Car sharing: appealing option among Korean MZers as young drivers shun ownership

    SK’s car-sharing service Socar Owning a decent car has long been a status symbol, particularly among youths, in South Korea.…

    driver, Jeju, KCC, Koreans, Lotte, Millennials, travel
  • Shinhan Financial bets on stablecoins, AI in digital overhaul  

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Shinhan Financial bets on stablecoins, AI in digital overhaul  

    Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong vowed to actively integrate stablecoins and agent AI into its services as part of…

    driver, Japan, Jeju, Lawmakers, Seoul, Stress
  • South Korea eyes record 8.1% budget hike with big AI push

    Aug 29, 2025
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    South Korea eyes record 8.1% budget hike with big AI push

    South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (right) speaks at a cabinet meeting on Aug. 29, 2025  South Korea’s government on…

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  • Hyundai Mobis pushes into robotics for edge in humanoid era

    Aug 27, 2025
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    Hyundai Mobis pushes into robotics for edge in humanoid era

    A Hyundai Mobis plant in Korea (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis) Hyundai Mobis Co., the auto parts arm of Hyundai Motor…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai, Seoul
  • Samsung’s US profit triples thanks to Galaxy phones

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Samsung’s US profit triples thanks to Galaxy phones

    Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event held at the SAP Center in San Jose, California in January 2025 (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) …

    driver, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Nationwide civil defense drill on 20 August 2025

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://kr.usembassy.gov/081325-alert-for-u-s-citizens-nationwide-civil-defense-drill-on-august-20-2025/ Event: The Republic of Korea (ROK) government will carry out a nationwide civil defense drill on Wednesday, August 20,…

    driver, Warning
  • President Lee to meet Kpop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang, TWICE

    Aug 19, 2025
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    President Lee to meet Kpop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang, TWICE

    “Huntress, a three-member girl group that battles demons in Kpop Demon Hunters. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet with…

    driver, Global Expansion, K-pop, Peace
  • SK Ecoplant set to sell waste and water units to KKR in estimated $1.2 billion deal

    Aug 18, 2025
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    SK Ecoplant set to sell waste and water units to KKR in estimated $1.2 billion deal

    The logo of SK Ecoplant at its headquarters  in Seoul SK Group is set to offload the waste management and…

    Cycling, driver, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai, Kia take crown as Saudi Arabia’s best-selling cars in H1

    Aug 18, 2025
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    Hyundai, Kia take crown as Saudi Arabia’s best-selling cars in H1

    Hyundai Accent Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.’s subcompact models took the top two spots in Saudi Arabia’s automobile market…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia
  • LG expands appliance subscription service to Singapore

    Aug 12, 2025
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    LG expands appliance subscription service to Singapore

    LG Electronics’ officials cut the ribbon at the opening of a home appliance subscription service store in Singapore (Courtesy of…

    driver, LG, LG Electronics
  • Hyundai to roll out 1st electric SUV tailored for China in September

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Hyundai to roll out 1st electric SUV tailored for China in September

    A second-generation model of Palisade released in South Korea in January 2025 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Co. is…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai
  • EQT acquires controlling stake in Remember, Korea’s answer to LinkedIn

    Aug 11, 2025
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    EQT acquires controlling stake in Remember, Korea’s answer to LinkedIn

    Remember & Company operates Korea’s most popular business card and networking app Sweden’s EQT Partners, one of Europe’s largest private…

    driver, family, Seoul
  • The water was waist-deep: Why a delivery driver risked his life during a flood in Korea

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    The water was waist-deep: Why a delivery driver risked his life during a flood in Korea

    submitted by /u/chickenandliver [link] [comments]

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  • Wendy Unveils Her Artistic Side in DELING Magazine’s August 2025 Pictorial Preview: Inside Red Velvet’s Enduring K-Pop Influence

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Wendy Unveils Her Artistic Side in DELING Magazine’s August 2025 Pictorial Preview: Inside Red Velvet’s Enduring K-Pop Influence

    Photo Credits: DELING Magazine. ASND. SM Entertainment Wendy, the powerhouse vocalist of Red Velvet, brings her charisma and artistry to…

    BTS, driver, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media
  • Mirae Asset Securities’ Q2 profit soars as global ETF business thrives

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Mirae Asset Securities’ Q2 profit soars as global ETF business thrives

    The balance of Mirae Asset’s Tiger ETF assets surpasses 70 trillion won in June 2025 Mirae Asset Securities Co. on…

    driver, Global Expansion, Seoul
  • LG CNS to build AI data center in Indonesia, first for Korean firm

    Aug 6, 2025
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    LG CNS to build AI data center in Indonesia, first for Korean firm

    LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon (second from left) and Bill Cheng (third from left), chair of Sinar Mas Group subsidiary…

    driver, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Putin
  • Dollar store Daiso bucks retail slump, surpasses E-Mart, Lotte in valuation

    Aug 6, 2025
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    Dollar store Daiso bucks retail slump, surpasses E-Mart, Lotte in valuation

    Daiso, the largest discount store chain in South Korea, has turned the broader slump in offline retail into a growth…

    driver, Japan, K-pop, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment K-pop fans in the Philippines are eagerly gearing up for TWICE’s “6th World Tour: THIS IS…

    driver, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Stress, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Seoul downtown office glut fears overblown: Savills Korea CEO

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Seoul downtown office glut fears overblown: Savills Korea CEO

    Gwanghwamun district  The prime office market in core business districts in Seoul is expected to remain strong, said Savills Korea…

    driver, fail, Seoul, Survey
  • Global private equity firms line up for laundry chain Cleantotopia up for grabs

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Global private equity firms line up for laundry chain Cleantotopia up for grabs

    JKL Partners acquired a 100% stake in Cleantopia from its founder in 2021 JKL Partners, a South Korean private equity…

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  • TXT just released one of the best K-pop albums in years

    Jul 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If you don’t already know, TXT released The Star Chapter: TOGETHER yesterday as their 4th full album, and my jaw…

    driver, K-pop
  • What type of table is this?

    Jul 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What type of table is this?

    I saw this in the movie “A Taxi Driver” (2017) if it helps. submitted by /u/vinhto16 [link] [comments]

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  • Korean-style pork cutlet that cab drivers swear by

    Jul 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean-style pork cutlet that cab drivers swear by

    Sharing a photo of Korean-style pork cutlet (gyeongyang-sik donkatsu) I had! It’s similar to schnitzel or Japanese katsu, but with…

    driver, Japan, Korean Guy, Pork, Seoul
  • Samsung to launch AI health coach beta in US by end of 2025

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to launch AI health coach beta in US by end of 2025

    Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch series (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) NEW YORK – Samsung Electronics Co. will roll out a…

    driver, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Stress, Warning
  • Hyundai premieres IONIQ 6 N: Latest motorsport DNA for electric age

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hyundai premieres IONIQ 6 N: Latest motorsport DNA for electric age

    Hyundai premieres the IONIQ 6 N, its second high-performance EV under the N brand, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of…

    driver, Fame, Hyundai, Seoul, Sex
  • Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI features

    Jul 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI features

    TM Roh, chief of Samsung’s DX Division, showcases the Galaxy Z Fold7 at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2025…

    Deloitte, driver, Kakao, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung to buy US health tech firm Xealth in digital health push

    Jul 8, 2025
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    Samsung to buy US health tech firm Xealth in digital health push

    (Screenshot captured from Xealth website)  Samsung Electronics Co. will acquire Xealth, a US-based healthcare platform provider, as it steps up…

    driver, KT, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    Jul 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    The interior of a car equipped with LG’s infotainment system LG Group is accelerating its efforts to build a partnership…

    automotive, driver, germany, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, request, Tokyo
  • Taekwang, Anchor Equity shortlisted for Aekyung stake

    Jul 2, 2025
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    Taekwang, Anchor Equity shortlisted for Aekyung stake

    Aekyung Industrial’s hair care product brand Kerasys  Taekwang Industrial Co., a South Korean chemical and textile company, and Anchor Equity…

    driver, Seoul
  • POSCO sets sights on lithium production in US

    Jun 30, 2025
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    POSCO sets sights on lithium production in US

    POSCO Holdings’ Chairman Chang In-hwa speaks at the 2025 general shareholders’ meeting in Seoul (Courtesy of POSCO Holdings) POSCO Holdings…

    driver, KT, POSCO, Seoul
  • Growth equity portfolio largely shielded from policy headwinds: Summit

    Jun 20, 2025
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    Growth equity portfolio largely shielded from policy headwinds: Summit

    Summit Partners CEO Peter Chung (on left) speaks at a panel session during ASK 2025 in Seoul on May 21,…

    driver, Question, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung leads conglomerates in entry-level hiring for future growthSeptember 19, 2025
    Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong (Left) shakes hands with… Read more: Samsung leads conglomerates in entry-level hiring for future growth
  • Korea risks hitting rate floor, nullifying monetary policy: BOK governorSeptember 19, 2025
    Bank of Korea Governor Ree Chang-yong (left) speaks with Kristalina… Read more: Korea risks hitting rate floor, nullifying monetary policy: BOK governor
  • Hyundai Motor to double new hybrid models, hike investment to achieve 9% marginSeptember 18, 2025
    Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz unveils the automaker’s business strategy… Read more: Hyundai Motor to double new hybrid models, hike investment to achieve 9% margin
  • South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products biteSeptember 18, 2025
    POSCO’s steel mill at Gwangyang Steelworks South Korea is planning… Read more: South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products bite
  • Seoul clears Shinsegae-Alibaba JV with data-sharing banSeptember 18, 2025
    Lee Byung-geon, director general of business trade and M&A bureau… Read more: Seoul clears Shinsegae-Alibaba JV with data-sharing ban

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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