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  • Netflix, S.Korean rivals bleed cash as fight for OTT market heats up

    Nov 16, 2025
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    (Courtesy of Netflix) MEMBER ONLY South Korea’s streaming battlefield has become so cutthroat that even Netflix Inc., the world’s largest…

    Coupang, driver, Naver, Seoul, Son Heung-min, squid game, Survey
  • The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift

    Nov 15, 2025
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    (In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…

    China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, driver, history, Imjin War, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Scandal, Ukraine
  • Seoul steps up verbal warning for won’s slide; to discuss with NPS for FX stability

    Nov 14, 2025
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    Seoul steps up verbal warning for won’s slide; to discuss with NPS for FX stability

    Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol (second from right) pose for a photo with other policymakers after a…

    driver, Japan, Koreans, martial law, Seoul, Warning
  • Taekwang, TPG team up to bid for K Shipbuilding in high-stakes sale

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Taekwang, TPG team up to bid for K Shipbuilding in high-stakes sale

    K Shipbuilding shipyard (Courtesy of K Shipbuilding) Taekwang Group has joined forces with TPG to acquire K Shipbuilding Co., marking…

    BTS, Donald Trump, driver, financial crisis, Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul
  • Samsung launches first M&A-only team, signaling return to big deals

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Samsung launches first M&A-only team, signaling return to big deals

    Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong heads to Washington to support the Korea-US summit on Aug. 24, 2025 Samsung Electronics Co.…

    driver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • POSCO invests $817 million to acquire lithium assets in Australia, Argentina

    Nov 12, 2025
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    POSCO invests $817 million to acquire lithium assets in Australia, Argentina

    The Wodgina lithium mine operated by Australian miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) in West Australia (Courtesy of POSCO Holdings) POSCO Holdings…

    driver, POSCO
  • DB HiTek capitalizes on legacy chip retreat by Samsung, TSMC

    Nov 11, 2025
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    DB HiTek capitalizes on legacy chip retreat by Samsung, TSMC

    DB HiTek’s foundry campus in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province DB HiTek Co., a South Korean specialty chip foundry, has been swiftly…

    driver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Asia poised to lead private equity’s next cycle: StepStone

    Nov 10, 2025
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    Asia poised to lead private equity’s next cycle: StepStone

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Carve-outs, take-private deals, industrial upgrading and demographic shifts are expected to revive Asia’s private equity market…

    Demographics, Discussion, driver, family, Japan, Seoul
  • The disgusting reality of a Korean man who doesn’t care about secondary damage to sex crime victims

    Nov 5, 2025
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    The disgusting reality of a Korean man who doesn’t care about secondary damage to sex crime victims

    On November 2nd, she posted on her YouTube that she was a victim of a sexual crime. (Her video summary:…

    Crime, driver, Sex, Sexual Harassment
  • I think this means I get automatic citizenship.

    Nov 4, 2025
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    I think this means I get automatic citizenship.

    I got all the KakaoT badges unlocked today. Flight and driver were the hardest to unlock, had to get my…

    driver, Kakao
  • Comments under Gwak Hyeol-su (곽혈수)’s video about her sexual assault story

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Comments under Gwak Hyeol-su (곽혈수)’s video about her sexual assault story

    Gwak Hyeol-su (곽혈수) is a popular Korean Youtuber who recently made a video where she shared a story about how…

    driver, K-drama, K-pop, Sex, sexual assault
  • Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    The Kospi hit a fresh historic high of 4,221.87, up 2.8%, on Nov. 3, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Foreign investment…

    Donald Trump, driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korean YouTuber was violently Raped outside her apartment by a Taxi Driver after falling asleep in the taxi causing damage to her internal organs

    Nov 2, 2025
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    Korean YouTuber was violently Raped outside her apartment by a Taxi Driver after falling asleep in the taxi causing damage to her internal organs

    after 1 year 6 months she is still waiting for the lawsuit. The police asked her why she didn’t report…

    Crime, driver
  • S.Korea’s NPS posts record 20% return, driven by Kospi rally; performance beats global rivals

    Nov 2, 2025
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    S.Korea’s NPS posts record 20% return, driven by Kospi rally; performance beats global rivals

    The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run pension fund and the country’s largest institutional investor, has posted a record…

    driver, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • I love so many things about Korea but scooters on the streets..

    Oct 31, 2025
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    I love so many things about Korea but scooters on the streets..

    I heard you need a driver’s license to register for those shared scooters, but I keep seeing two or three…

    driver
  • NPS targets North America, Europe and India for real estate expansion

    Oct 31, 2025
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    NPS targets North America, Europe and India for real estate expansion

    Jun Ahn, head of reat estate at the National Pension Service, delivers a keynote speech at ASK 2025 on Oct.…

    BTS, driver, Samsung
  • Era of Korea discount gone; Kospi breaks above 4,000 barrier as ‘K-premium’ age dawns

    Oct 27, 2025
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    Era of Korea discount gone; Kospi breaks above 4,000 barrier as ‘K-premium’ age dawns

    The Kospi stock index closes up 2.6% at a fresh record high of 4,042.8 on Oct. 27, 2025, led by…

    Chuseok, driver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Stress
  • From K-beauty to K-dentistry, Korea’s next wave has dazzling smile

    Oct 26, 2025
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    From K-beauty to K-dentistry, Korea’s next wave has dazzling smile

    A patient receives a dental treatment at a clinic in South Korea After the K-beauty, K-content and K-food, it’s now…

    Celebrity, Curiosity, driver, K-pop, Korean Food, Medical, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Taekwang signs definitive $331 million deal to acquire K-beauty firm Aekyung Industrial

    Oct 20, 2025
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    Taekwang signs definitive $331 million deal to acquire K-beauty firm Aekyung Industrial

    A consortium led by Taekwang Industrial Co. is set to sign a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in…

    driver
  • Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom

    SeAH is a leading Korean specialty alloy maker South Korea’s specialty alloy producers are stepping up investment to capture booming…

    driver, Medical, POSCO
  • K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers

    Oct 17, 2025
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    K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers

    KPop Demon Hunters-themed GS25 convenience store in Seoul  South Korean retailers are pinning their hopes on a wave of foreign…

    driver, Hyundai, K-pop, Lotte, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • S.Korea steps in as won breaches 1,430 on escalating US-China tensions

    Oct 13, 2025
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    S.Korea steps in as won breaches 1,430 on escalating US-China tensions

    (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s foreign exchange authorities delivered their first verbal intervention in one and a half years on…

    birthrate, Chuseok, Donald Trump, driver, Korean House, Seoul, Warning
  • LG to power future growth with Indian unit’s blockbuster IPO

    Oct 13, 2025
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    LG to power future growth with Indian unit’s blockbuster IPO

    A rendered image of LG Electronics’ envisioned new home appliance plant in Sri City, India (Courtesy of LG) LG Electronics…

    driver, history, LG, LG Electronics, Lotte, Seoul
  • Itaewon taxi MAFIA

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Foreigner – Living in Seoul 12 years. Last night was the worst I have ever seen the taxi mafia in…

    driver, Kakao, Koreans, Seoul
  • Hana Financial to take full control of Hana Asset to bolster retirement, ETF funds

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Hana Financial to take full control of Hana Asset to bolster retirement, ETF funds

    Hana Financial Group headquarters building in Seoul (Courtesy of Hana Financial) Hana Financial Group is moving to take full ownership…

    driver, Seoul
  • Micheal Shin (신우현), signs a full-season contract with Hitech TGR for 2026 F3 season.

    Oct 1, 2025
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    Micheal Shin (신우현), signs a full-season contract with Hitech TGR for 2026 F3 season.

    He was already the first Korean driver to drive in F3 series, and now he’s the first Korean to be…

    driver
  • Mirae Asset Global Investments’ AUM tops $321 billion

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Mirae Asset Global Investments’ AUM tops $321 billion

    Mirae Asset Group headquarters building in Seoul  Global assets of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., South Korea’s top asset manager,…

    driver, Japan, Seoul
  • Ubers in Korea Question

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was in Korea a week ago, I needed a ride from Incheon to Seoul. I have used Uber internationally…

    Advice, driver, Kakao, Question, Seoul
  • South Korean shipbuilders poised to ride VLCC boom  

    Sep 23, 2025
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    South Korean shipbuilders poised to ride VLCC boom  

    Hanwha Ocean’s duel-fuel VLCC South Korea’s major shipbuilders are gearing up for a fresh wave of very large crude carrier…

    driver, Hyundai, Samsung
  • Why it is easy for western Artist as compared to Kpop artist to becime a main pop act?

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    2022 was Olivia Rodrigo’s yearly, it was her first song Driver’s license that made her an overnight pop sensation followed…

    coffee, driver, fail
  • What is this music video?!?!

    Sep 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What is this music video?!?!

    Not sure if this is the right forum, but I can’t find the music video anywhere, but I remember the…

    driver
  • 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…

    driver
  • 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
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Latest Korean News

  • Lee congratulates Trump, US citizens on 250th anniv. of American independenceJuly 5, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday congratulated U.S. President Donald… Read more: Lee congratulates Trump, US citizens on 250th anniv. of American independence
  • Coupang’s US entanglementJuly 5, 2026
    The decision by Republican members of the U.S. House of… Read more: Coupang’s US entanglement
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    The biggest lesson I have learnt about language did not… Read more: Thinking in 3 languages
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    Americans call it the Korean War. Koreans call the three-year… Read more: The ‘new’ 6.25 of Korean genealogy

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  • ‘Grandma, have you eaten?’ AI companion dogs look after isolated older Koreans.July 5, 2026
  • Korean won falls nearly 6 pct against dollar this year amid foreign stock sell-offJuly 5, 2026
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  • The amount of AI in K-pop music videos now makes me sadJuly 5, 2026
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  • I sometimes still wonder who Giselle replaced in the final lineup of Aespa.July 5, 2026
  • Do idols with a more bulky and muscular build get “exempted” from strict dieting?July 5, 2026
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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