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  • Iconic by mistake truly sounds like a song made by a 13 year old edgy teen.

    Jun 10, 2026
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    ​ If you loved this song, good for you. Opinions are subjective. Also, I do love the message behind the…

    Fame, LG
  • Do y’all think ILLIT not having any Fluent English Speakers might affect their growth in the long run?

    Jun 9, 2026
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    First off, this is NOT a post where u come in the comments and spread negativity. The purpose is just…

    Discussion, Fame, purpose, travel
  • AHOF: Nine Lives, One Legend

    Jun 7, 2026
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    AHOF: Nine Lives, One Legend

    F&F Entertainment’s nine-member phenomenon steps into the frame — and rewrites the rules of the new K-pop era. There is…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Suga, Tokyo, travel
  • Court denies suspension of exit ban against US scholar under probe for defaming Lee

    Jun 4, 2026
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    Court denies suspension of exit ban against US scholar under probe for defaming Lee

    A Seoul court on Thursday rejected a request for a suspension of an exit ban against Morse Tan, a Korean…

    Donald Trump, fail, Fame, Justice, Korean American, request, Seoul
  • Tteokbokki simmers around world at Dookki restaurants

    Jun 3, 2026
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    Tteokbokki simmers around world at Dookki restaurants

    SEONGNAM, Gyeonggi Province — Tteokbokki, a rice cake dish simmered in red-hot pepper paste, was at first notorious for its…

    Fame, Koreans, Question
  • Actor Park Ji-hoon recommends hand gripper to relieve stress

    Jun 1, 2026
    in News
    Actor Park Ji-hoon recommends hand gripper to relieve stress

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Singer and actor Park Ji-hoon recently revealed that one of the items he…

    Fame, K-pop, Stress
  • DRIVE TO THE TOP: ALPHA DRIVE ONE IS K-POP’S MOST ELECTRIFYING NEW FORCE

    May 27, 2026
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    DRIVE TO THE TOP: ALPHA DRIVE ONE IS K-POP’S MOST ELECTRIFYING NEW FORCE

    Eight Boys. One Destiny. Zero Limits. There is a moment, somewhere between the first note and the final pose, when…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Social Media, Tokyo
  • 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
  • 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
  • Soo I was on YouTube. One asked which group fell off musically?

    Apr 28, 2026
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    Now I googled I had to google what it means to fall off musically: “an artist has experienced a significant…

    BTS, Fame, Japan
  • UNCHILD: K-pop’s Rule-Breakers Just Arrived

    Apr 23, 2026
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    UNCHILD: K-pop’s Rule-Breakers Just Arrived

    Six girls. One name. No rules. K-pop’s newest rule-breakers just landed on the cover of GQ Korea — and they’re…

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  • Still Waters, Full Power: Leesol × Vogue × Estée Lauder

    Apr 23, 2026
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    Still Waters, Full Power: Leesol × Vogue × Estée Lauder

    KiiiKiii’s most visually magnetic member steps into the Vogue Korea × Estée Lauder spotlight — and rewrites what it means…

    Fame, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, KT, Photography, purpose, Seoul
  • Stay Cold: Ningning Is the NewFace of K-Pop Cool

    Apr 15, 2026
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    Stay Cold: Ningning Is the NewFace of K-Pop Cool

    She was always the voice at the centre of aespa’s universe. Now, with three GQ Korea covers and a solo…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Photography, Teenager
  • Why do people actually want to become idols?

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Ever since I got into Kpop, I’ve thought about what it would be like if I ever became an idol.…

    Fame, travel
  • Performing Through Injuries Is the Industry Changing, or Are We Just Saying It Is?

    Mar 26, 2026
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    I’ve been an ARMY since 2018, so I’ve cared about BTS for years. Seeing RM perform so soon after his…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, travel
  • SEVENTEEN as the last one standing (Appreciation post)

    Mar 22, 2026
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    Don’t throw rocks at me, just sharing some ideas I’ve had for a while. I was there when in 2016…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop
  • the boy who cried niche (nugu kpop group version)

    Mar 21, 2026
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    as a listener of nugu groups, i find it incredibly pretentious and annoying that there are some people who stan…

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  • Wonyoung Ascends: ELLE Korea x Medicube Reveal a New Glow for IVE’s Star

    Mar 19, 2026
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    Wonyoung Ascends: ELLE Korea x Medicube Reveal a New Glow for IVE’s Star

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea + Medicube + Starship Entertainment The Glow of a Generation There’s a certain quiet that fills…

    Fame, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo
  • SEVENTEEN’s The8 & Vernon: The Art of Duality in Motion

    Mar 18, 2026
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    SEVENTEEN’s The8 & Vernon: The Art of Duality in Motion

    Photo Credits: ALLURE Korea. Golden Goose. Pledis Entertainment When Allure Korea unveiled its April 2026 cover — featuring SEVENTEEN’s The8 and Vernon…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Stress
  • The way GIRLSET fans are talking about KG is disgusting

    Mar 7, 2026
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    I think everyone is more or less familiar with the story of VCHA and their rebrand to GIRLSET. I honestly…

    Fame, K-pop, Question
  • Nicholas of &TEAM: The Quiet Power Behind the Spotlight

    Mar 4, 2026
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    Nicholas of &TEAM: The Quiet Power Behind the Spotlight

    Photo Credits: ELLE Taiwan + YX Labels The Poise Before the Rise Under the lens of ELLE Taiwan’s March 2026…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, study
  • An Yujin Radiates Timeless Modernity: IVE’s Visionary Shines in Pomellato Elegance

    Mar 3, 2026
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    An Yujin Radiates Timeless Modernity: IVE’s Visionary Shines in Pomellato Elegance

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Starship Entertainment. + Pomellato The Light in Motion In the March 2026 issue of Cosmopolitan Korea,…

    Fame, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Mar 2, 2026
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    IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Photo Credits: TONYMOLY Skin care. Starship Entertainment A Soft Power Glow: The Moment Liz Stepped Into Beauty History There’s a…

    Fame, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • “A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns”: Seven Years, One Breath of Timeless Youth

    Mar 1, 2026
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    “A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns”: Seven Years, One Breath of Timeless Youth

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music The Stillness Before the Storm Every K-pop generation has its defining sound — and TXT’s has…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Peace
  • Shining Eternal: IVE’s Wonyoung and the Art of Becoming Light

    Mar 1, 2026
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    Shining Eternal: IVE’s Wonyoung and the Art of Becoming Light

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + BVLGARI + Starship Entertainment When Cosmopolitan Korea unveiled its March 2026 cover featuring Jang Wonyoung draped in…

    Affinity, Fame, K-pop, LG, purpose, Tokyo
  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Mar 1, 2026
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    ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Korea + WAKEONE Entertainment The Turning Point of ALD1 K-pop loves a story of reinvention —…

    Discussion, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Military, purpose, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Ishii Ran: Rebirth in Bloom — The 9090 Spring Collection and a New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Mar 1, 2026
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    Ishii Ran: Rebirth in Bloom — The 9090 Spring Collection and a New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: 9090 Harajuku A Season That Glows with Reinvention Under the blush-filtered light of early spring, Ishii Ran steps…

    Fame, Gen Z, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • CNBLUE – The Light That Never Fades: Cosmopolitan Shine, March 2026

    Feb 23, 2026
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    CNBLUE – The Light That Never Fades: Cosmopolitan Shine, March 2026

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea FNC Enterttainment The Radiance of Reinvention When CNBLUE steps into the frame of Cosmopolitan Korea’s March 2026…

    Fame, family, Japan, K-pop, LG, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo
  • KiiiKiii Rise: The Future-Fever Aesthetic of K-Pop’s Most Daring Visionaries

    Feb 22, 2026
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    KiiiKiii Rise: The Future-Fever Aesthetic of K-Pop’s Most Daring Visionaries

    Photo Credits: Singles Korea + Starship Entertainment KiiiKiii – Singles Korea (March 2026) Pictorial Preview KiiiKiii never just pose for the camera — they provoke it.In Singles…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • What’s the K-pop equivalent of the “Khia Asylum”?

    Feb 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So for those who aren’t familiar with Stan Twitter lingo, the “Khia Asylum”, in my understanding, is a gag that…

    Fame, K-pop, LG
  • KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Feb 17, 2026
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    KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Photo Credits: Singles Magazine. Starship Entertainment The spark that refuses silence The March 2026 cover of Singles Korea hits differently. KiiiKiii—South Korea’s…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • 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
  • Eunjung’s Pomellato Bride Glow: T-ara Star’s Marie Claire Wedding Milestone Magic

    Feb 14, 2026
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    Eunjung’s Pomellato Bride Glow: T-ara Star’s Marie Claire Wedding Milestone Magic

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Mask Studio Likey Entertainment Pomellato “From T-ara’s trailblazing leader to Pomellato’s radiant bride—Eunjung redefines forever…

    BTS, coffee, Fame, family, K-pop, netizens, Seoul
  • Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Feb 12, 2026
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    Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Boucheron SUBLIME After School’s Nana graces the February 2026 digital cover of Marie Claire Korea…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • TEN (NCT/WayV) & Blue Pongtiwat – Single: You Give Me Butterflies (Main Concept Photos)

    Feb 8, 2026
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    TEN (NCT/WayV) & Blue Pongtiwat – Single: You Give Me Butterflies (Main Concept Photos)

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment LOVEiS ENTERTAINMENT This story dives into the dreamy world of TEN (NCT/WayV) and Blue Pongtiwat’s upcoming…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop
  • Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Jan 31, 2026
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    Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Photo Credits:  Cosmopolitan China  Cube Ent Esquire Hong Kong TEAM WANG and 88rising Esquire Korea SM Ent KQ Entertainment egoENT Cosmopolitan Indonesia There’s a…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, 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