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  • Where to Find Christmas Markets in Korea (2025) Travel-Friendly Guide

    Dec 7, 2025
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    Where to Find Christmas Markets in Korea (2025) Travel-Friendly Guide

    Korea has many seasonal Christmas markets from Seoul to Jeju, offering lights, food, handmade goods, and family activities. Here’s a…

    family, Jeju, Seoul, travel
  • How do you cope when your ride-or-die group disbands?

    Dec 6, 2025
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    How do you cope when your ride-or-die group disbands? I want to hear from people who stanned only one group…

    BTS, family, Military
  • The Reason Why Korean Men Are Insecure About “🤏”

    Dec 6, 2025
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    The Reason Why Korean Men Are Insecure About “🤏”

    As someone deeply concerned about digital sexual crimes, dating violence, and structural discrimination against women in South Korea, I find…

    BBC, Controversy, Crime, Discrimination, family, Feminism, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, netizens, Politics, Protest, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Stress
  • “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Dec 5, 2025
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    “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…

    Ancient Korea, BTS, Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discrimination, Ewha, fail, family, Feminism, history, Japan, Jeju, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Prostitution, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, travel
  • I’m officially leaving the BLACKPINK fandom after 8 years.

    Dec 4, 2025
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    i’ve been a blink for 8 years. i’ve supported blackpink since i joined the fandom, every music video drop, every…

    family
  • K-Food essay : It’s not Kimchi or Bulgogi: What is the real ‘Childhood Food’ for Koreans?

    Dec 4, 2025
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    What will you imagine when someone tells you to think about your childhood? What are you seeing, and who are…

    family, Kimchi, Koreans, LG, Parents, request
  • Spicy Seafood Stew (Haemul Jjim) and Fried Rice

    Dec 1, 2025
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    Spicy Seafood Stew (Haemul Jjim) and Fried Rice

    I had dinner tonight at a Haemul Jjim (spicy seafood stew) restaurant.For banchan (side dishes), they served Japchae, Kimchi, various…

    family, Kimchi
  • Eternal White, Never Fading: WayV’s Snowy Winter Fantasy In Luxe Neutrals, Soft Glam And Frosted Streetwear For ‘We Ain’t Fading’

    Dec 1, 2025
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    Eternal White, Never Fading: WayV’s Snowy Winter Fantasy In Luxe Neutrals, Soft Glam And Frosted Streetwear For ‘We Ain’t Fading’

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment WayV’s Winter Special Album “白色定格 (Eternal White)” arrives with concept photos that feel like a cinematic…

    family, Suga
  • Personality or Education + socioeconomic status?

    Dec 1, 2025
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    just a random thought but how much of criticism attributed to personality of idols is actually a problem with their…

    family
  • Kpot hot pot & Korean bbq DoorDash

    Nov 30, 2025
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    I am thinking of ordering kpot hot pot to my house for my family, but will the delivery come with…

    family
  • Our family was denied entry to South Korea despite valid medical visas. We were held for 5 days in transit with two small children — in conditions worse than a detention cell.

    Nov 30, 2025
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    Our family was denied entry to South Korea despite valid medical visas. We were held for 5 days in transit with two small children — in conditions worse than a detention cell.

    We arrived with: valid medical visas a confirmed appointment at Asan Medical Center all medical documents for our 2-year-old son…

    family, Justice, Medical, Question, request
  • I love that Korea offers amazing things very casually for example this Stroller Sanitizer for free!

    Nov 24, 2025
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    I love that Korea offers amazing things very casually for example this Stroller Sanitizer for free!

    One of the things I love about Korea is that you always find something that they do or offer that…

    Busan, family
  • When Soup Feels Like a Hug — reflections on Korean comfort soups

    Nov 23, 2025
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    When Soup Feels Like a Hug — reflections on Korean comfort soups

    https://preview.redd.it/up1c2mf4f13g1.jpg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1fabc910050a55c8dcfb50e137ccbb6e462eb62d Hey everyone, I’ve been learning more about the role soup plays in Korean home cooking, and honestly, the more…

    family, Jjigae, Kimchi, Korean Food, korean soup
  • Photo of the Tooth Mouse

    Nov 22, 2025
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    Photo of the Tooth Mouse

    In one of the discussions, a mom asked for a picture of the Tooth Fairy with a picture of the…

    Discussion, family
  • Watch almost 9,000 SK live traffic cameras on this site. And watch the cameras along your drives!

    Nov 22, 2025
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    submitted by /u/obesefamily [link] [comments]

    family
  • 30-year-old Korean-Canadian Debating Military Service to Stay in Korea. What Would You Do?

    Nov 20, 2025
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    I’m a 30-year-old Korean-Canadian guy currently in Korea on a working holiday visa, and I’m seriously thinking about living here…

    Advice, family, Korean Military, Military, Old Korea, Question
  • People being upset for ADP winning a daesang is justified – nepotism deserves criticism

    Nov 19, 2025
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    Is it not uncommon for a new group to win a daesang? No it’s not. Have ADP made an impact…

    family
  • A Korean Born in China, Living in the West—Still Feeling Like I Don’t Belong Anywhere

    Nov 19, 2025
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    I’m an ethnic Korean born in China, and my mother tongues is the Korean dialect spoken there and Chinese. I’ve…

    family, Joseon, Koreans, North Korea, Parents, Question, Unification of Korea
  • Asia’s richest man Ambani to meet with Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee in Seoul for Indian business

    Nov 19, 2025
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    Asia’s richest man Ambani to meet with Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee in Seoul for Indian business

    Mukesh Ambani (center) poses with his son in law, Anand Piramal (left), and son Akash Ambani during the pre-wedding ceremony…

    family, Kia, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Looking for authentic kimchi recommendations

    Nov 17, 2025
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    Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Growing up, one of my closest friends was…

    family, Kimchi
  • Shinsegae’s Chung Yong-jin spotted meeting Donald Trump Jr. in Spain

    Nov 17, 2025
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    Shinsegae’s Chung Yong-jin spotted meeting Donald Trump Jr. in Spain

    Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin (left), Donald Trump Jr. (center) and Omeed Malik, who co-founded venture capital firm 1789 Capital with…

    Donald Trump, family, Politics, Seoul, travel
  • They might actually succeed in re-popularizing girl groups in the US

    Nov 15, 2025
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    It seemed like a stretch, but Katseye proved it might be possible, and next year there should be at least…

    family, Japan
  • ITZY Ryujin’s advice for staying as a group: “Don’t see eachother on your days off”

    Nov 14, 2025
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    It went viral on twitter yesterday, where she said it during Minju’s pink cabinet after talking about Itzy’s contract renewals…

    Advice, family
  • Hamilton Lane sees tailwinds in Asia’s private secondary market

    Nov 14, 2025
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    Hamilton Lane sees tailwinds in Asia’s private secondary market

    Juan Delgado, co-chief executive of Hamilton Lane (Courtesy of Hamilton Lane) Asia’s private markets, particularly the secondaries segment, are primed…

    family, Japan, LG, Seoul
  • Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Every November, South Korea comes to a standstill for its infamous college entrance exam. Shops are shut, flights are delayed…

    BBC, family, history, Korean History, Korean Language, Question, Seoul, study
  • I think there’s an even more annoying type of K-pop stan than the parasocial ones

    Nov 13, 2025
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    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
  • Found my grandfather’s Jokbo, need help identifying how old it is and translating notes in Classical Chinese cursive.

    Nov 12, 2025
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    Found my grandfather’s Jokbo, need help identifying how old it is and translating notes in Classical Chinese cursive.

    I recently discovered my grandfather’s original Haeju Oh Clan Jokbo (족보), I contacted the clan organization in Korea, and they…

    family, study
  • IGIS bid narrows to two-way race between Hanwha, Heungkuk

    Nov 12, 2025
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    IGIS bid narrows to two-way race between Hanwha, Heungkuk

    IGIS Asset Management’s headquarters building (Courtesy of IGIS) The race to acquire IGIS Asset Management Co., South Korea’s largest real…

    family, Seoul
  • 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
  • Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future: Howard Marks

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future: Howard Marks

    Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management Investor exuberance over artificial intelligence has driven equity prices beyond their…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, family, germany, Japan, KT, Nvidia, Seoul, World War
  • Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    Nov 7, 2025
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    Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    On November 21, 2024, Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao published an article by Professor Kang Joon-young of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies…

    fail, family, history, Japan, Justice, Korean War, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Punishment, Pyongyang, Ukraine, Warning
  • EQT Partners acquires Korea’s leading ERP player Douzone Bizon for $905 million

    Nov 7, 2025
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    EQT Partners acquires Korea’s leading ERP player Douzone Bizon for $905 million

    Korea’s leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software developer Douzone Bizon Sweden’s EQT Partners, one of Europe’s largest private equity firms,…

    family, purpose, Seoul
  • I made abalone porridge because a family member wasn’t feeling well.

    Nov 6, 2025
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    I made abalone porridge because a family member wasn’t feeling well.

    submitted by /u/AdFast794 [link] [comments]

    family
  • Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    On September 21, during the “Supreme People’s Assembly,” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that “North Korea and South Korea…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Politics, purpose, Stress, Tourism
  • can anyone recommend me a good galbitang recipe? frozen short ribs okay?

    Nov 4, 2025
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    as title says! i want to make some for my bf as the weather starts to get colder 😀 bonus…

    family
  • NPS seeks 30 fund management professionals across equities, bonds and alternatives

    Nov 3, 2025
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    NPS seeks 30 fund management professionals across equities, bonds and alternatives

    The South Korean pension scheme’s assets under management swell by $140 billion in the first 10 months of 2025 The…

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Latest Korean News

  • KASA seeks record budget for 2027 to nurture space as strategic industrySeptember 1, 2026
    Korea’s space agency said Tuesday it will seek a 1.65… Read more: KASA seeks record budget for 2027 to nurture space as strategic industry
  • S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticismSeptember 1, 2026
    South Korea’s military reaffirmed Tuesday the upcoming combined exercise with… Read more: S. Korea says no changes to trilateral military drills with US, Japan after NK criticism
  • HiteJinro’s nonalcoholic beer ad surpasses 20 mil. views in 30 daysSeptember 1, 2026
    HiteJinro Beverage said Tuesday that its advertising campaign for Terra… Read more: HiteJinro’s nonalcoholic beer ad surpasses 20 mil. views in 30 days
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    CHITWAN, Nepal — The smell grew stronger with every step,… Read more: ‘Giant morgue’: Nepal flood victims overwhelm downstream city
  • Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform pushSeptember 1, 2026
    The defense ministry said Tuesday it has proposed an 8.2… Read more: Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform push

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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