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  • Mark Tuan’s Inner Radiance: GOT7 Star Redefines Calm Power in Perla China’s January Vision

    Jan 25, 2026
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    Mark Tuan’s Inner Radiance: GOT7 Star Redefines Calm Power in Perla China’s January Vision

    Photo Credits: Perla China Kakao Entertainment DNAmngmnt The Glow of Confidence Mark Tuan, the multifaceted artist from global K-pop sensation…

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  • Is Jackson Wang’s Music Overshadowed by His Persona?

    Jan 25, 2026
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    Jackson Wang isn’t underrated in fame; he’s huge globally, but he is underrated in musical credibility, which might be an…

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  • Can IVE become as big as BLACKPINK in the near future?

    Jan 24, 2026
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    IVE already has Wonyoung, the current “it girl”. What’s stopping them or holding them back to rise to greater fame…

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  • You don’t have to forgive an Idol because they Apologized

    Jan 23, 2026
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    I’m a black person who stands kiss of life before the incident and after they did that I immediately unfollowed…

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  • KiiiKiii Redefines K-Pop Vision: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s February 2026 Digital Cover Celebrates Iconic Fashion, Confidence, and Creative Power

    Jan 22, 2026
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    KiiiKiii Redefines K-Pop Vision: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s February 2026 Digital Cover Celebrates Iconic Fashion, Confidence, and Creative Power

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. + Starship Entertainment KiiiKiii’s New Era: Bold, Elegant, Unapologetic In Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s February 2026 digital…

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  • Stray Kids’ I.N Redefines Youthful Charisma in Arena Homme+ Korea February 2026 Issue — A Vision of Growth, Style, and Self-Assured Creativity

    Jan 21, 2026
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    Stray Kids’ I.N Redefines Youthful Charisma in Arena Homme+ Korea February 2026 Issue — A Vision of Growth, Style, and Self-Assured Creativity

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea + JYP Entertainment + Epic JYP (Japan) + Republic Records (US) Stray Kids’ I.N Ushers in a…

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  • Jackson Wang Redefines Modern Masculinity: GOT7 Star Commands the Cover of AnotherMan China Issue 16 with Vision, Emotion, & Avant-Garde Energy

    Jan 15, 2026
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    Jackson Wang Redefines Modern Masculinity: GOT7 Star Commands the Cover of AnotherMan China Issue 16 with Vision, Emotion, & Avant-Garde Energy

    Photo Credits: AnotherMan Magazine China 88rising Jackson Wang: The Modern Archetype of Art and Ambition When AnotherMan China unveiled its Issue 16…

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  • LATENCY’s “It Was Love (Live Clip)”: Emotional Debut Sparks Fan Frenzy 

    Jan 8, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Hero Photo and Music Video Credits: ODDINARY REcords LATENCY burst onto the K-pop scene with their debut digital single “It…

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  • kpop stans and hybe derangement syndrome

    Jan 4, 2026
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    recently i came across an article on twitter posted by a gossip site, pannchoa. if you’re not familiar, they post…

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  • Is the future bright for male stans of boy groups?

    Jan 2, 2026
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    We all know how few there are compared to female stans of GG’s, but I think there are 2 songs…

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  • Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Aura Entertainment There is a moment in every rising idol’s career when image stops merely…

    BTS, Fame, history, K-pop, Seoul, study
  • Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Aura Entertainment There is a moment in every rising idol’s career when image stops merely…

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  • How long do you think Twice will last, as a group?

    Dec 28, 2025
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    I’m a die heart Once. I’ve been since 5 years now, and now that these girls have completed their 10…

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  • 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
  • A full breakdown of live singing and lipsyncing at SBS Gayo Daejeon

    Dec 27, 2025
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    As some of you may have already seen, the cue sheet for SBS Gayo Daejeon was leaked. It outlines the…

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  • BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Dec 27, 2025
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    BTS to Return in Spring 2026 with New Album, Biggest Tour Ever, and a Global Fashion Comeback

    Photo Credits: BigHit Entertainment HYBE Entertainment After a nearly three-year hiatus due to mandatory military service, BTS—the world’s most influential…

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  • Chi Liyu Shines Beyond Sound: Inside Her Defining Kitto Magazine Pictorial and the 2025 Creative Direction That Redefines K-pop Artistry

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Chi Liyu Shines Beyond Sound: Inside Her Defining Kitto Magazine Pictorial and the 2025 Creative Direction That Redefines K-pop Artistry

    Photo Credits: Kitto Magazine FNC Entertainment Chuei Liyu: Poise, Power, and a New K-pop Aesthetic For the December 2025 cover…

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  • 2025’s K-Pop Solo Revolution: The Artists Who Redefined the Sound and Style of Korean Pop Music with Their Breakout Debuts

    Dec 25, 2025
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    2025’s K-Pop Solo Revolution: The Artists Who Redefined the Sound and Style of Korean Pop Music with Their Breakout Debuts

    2025 was a landmark year for K-pop soloists, with several established group members stepping out as solo artists and making…

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  • Yuta (NCT) Redefines Self with ‘PERSONA’ — A Singular Blend of Art, Identity, and Venomous Allure in His First Full Album

    Dec 24, 2025
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    Yuta (NCT) Redefines Self with ‘PERSONA’ — A Singular Blend of Art, Identity, and Venomous Allure in His First Full Album

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Yuta’s Moment of Metamorphosis In PERSONA, Yuta steps out from NCT’s synchronized world into his own cinematic…

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  • Stray Kids’ HAN Sets His Own Pace in GQ Korea’s January 2026 HOKA Editorial: Fur Bombers, Performance Sneakers

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Stray Kids’ HAN Sets His Own Pace in GQ Korea’s January 2026 HOKA Editorial: Fur Bombers, Performance Sneakers

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea JYP Entertainment Stray Kids’ HAN steps into GQ Korea’s January 2026 pages not just as an…

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  • Zhang Hao Heralds the New Year in Art-Infused Streetwear: Inside FILA FUSION x Dimitri Rybaltchenko’s Limited-Edition Capsule and CF Pictorial

    Dec 19, 2025
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    Zhang Hao Heralds the New Year in Art-Infused Streetwear: Inside FILA FUSION x Dimitri Rybaltchenko’s Limited-Edition Capsule and CF Pictorial

    Photo Credits: FILA FUSION. Dimitri Rybaltchenko Zhang Hao steps into the New Year not merely as a brand ambassador, but…

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  • Stray Kids Take the Big Screen: Concert Movie Lights Up Cinemas Worldwide with Electrifying Energy and Global Fanfare.

    Dec 19, 2025
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    Stray Kids Take the Big Screen: Concert Movie Lights Up Cinemas Worldwide with Electrifying Energy and Global Fanfare.

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Stray Kids is set to take their explosive stage presence to a new level with the…

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  • Korean idols who have more or less popularity in other countries (relatively)

    Dec 18, 2025
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    (If I’m wrong on any specifics lmk) I thought about this because I remember when I first got into Kpop…

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  • Why do people become K-pop idols if the job is so demanding?

    Dec 16, 2025
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    This isn’t meant to criticize idols at all—just something I’ve been wondering about. The training period alone can take years,…

    Fame, K-pop
  • Jang Haneum & Kang Woojin: Youth in Motion – Y Magazine Winter 2025 Editorial

    Dec 16, 2025
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    Jang Haneum & Kang Woojin: Youth in Motion – Y Magazine Winter 2025 Editorial

    Photo Credits: Y Magzine ES Nation WAKEONE Jang Haneum and Kang Woojin’s feature in Y Magazine’s Winter 2025 issue (Issue…

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  • How has the status of idols in Korea changed post-pandemic? Are idols really worth it financially?

    Dec 13, 2025
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    I’ve been curious about the current status of idols in Korea. Do idols really make as much money as people…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Perspectives, Social Media
  • P1Harmony’s Intak Shines in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 Cover: A Study in Modern Masculinity and Style

    Dec 9, 2025
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    P1Harmony’s Intak Shines in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 Cover: A Study in Modern Masculinity and Style

    Photo Credits: Men’s FOLIO Malaysia FNC Entertainment P1Harmony’s Intak takes center stage in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 issue,…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography, study
  • Jackson Wang: Billboard Philippines November 2025 Cover – The End of MAGIC MAN, The Rise of Authenticity

    Dec 3, 2025
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    Jackson Wang: Billboard Philippines November 2025 Cover – The End of MAGIC MAN, The Rise of Authenticity

    Photo Credits: Billboard Philippines 88Rising Jackson Wang’s November 2025 Billboard Philippines digital cover is a bold, introspective statement—a moment of…

    BTS, Fame, history
  • Chuei Liyu Draws His Own Destiny: Inside W Korea’s November 2025 Pictorial Preview and the Making of a New K-Fashion Muse

    Dec 2, 2025
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    Chuei Liyu Draws His Own Destiny: Inside W Korea’s November 2025 Pictorial Preview and the Making of a New K-Fashion Muse

    Photo Credits: W Korea FNC Entertainment There is a particular kind of quiet voltage that only a true rising star…

    Affinity, BTS, Celebrity, Fame, K-pop, Seoul, Suga
  • I feel like rage trap music will be the next trend in kpop

    Nov 25, 2025
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    with the rise of cortis especially their song fashion keep getting traction as you can see the stream numbers is…

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  • RIIZE – FAME MV | Too Good of a Comeback…

    Nov 24, 2025
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    RIIZE boys came out with a single album called “FAME” and it’s too good. It’s a concept they never tried…

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  • Okay, just a small observation i made! This is directed to towards MIDZYS!

    Nov 17, 2025
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    I have an ICK and it is Midzys being miserable 😭!! I have noticed due to the lack of promotions…

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  • I think there’s an even more annoying type of K-pop stan than the parasocial ones

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    this might end up being a long post, or maybe not, we’ll see how the cookie crumbles. for a bit…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Ewha, Fame, family, K-pop, Question
  • Kpop soloist are so underrated and overlooked

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Soloist are not as popular as groups but they deserve way more fame than they get! I was just listening…

    BTS, Fame
  • Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style Evolution

    Oct 29, 2025
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    Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style Evolution

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea Clavin Klein BIGHIT Music As the youngest member of global sensation BTS, Jungkook’s return to the…

    BTS, Fame, LG, Military
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    Oct 28, 2025
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    Uhm Jung Hwa, Code Kunst, TWICE Jeongyeon & Tzuyu, Seventeen Seungkwan, Loco, TXT Soobin, Yim Siwan, Car, the garden, KISS OF LIFE Natty & Belle Grace ELLE Korea’s November 2025

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Various ELLE Korea’s November 2025 issue, celebrating the magazine’s 33rd anniversary, honors warmth, connection, and the…

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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