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  • KATSEYE at the Crossroads: Denim, Grammy Glory, and the Real Power of a New-Gen Girl Group in 2025

    Dec 21, 2025
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    KATSEYE at the Crossroads: Denim, Grammy Glory, and the Real Power of a New-Gen Girl Group in 2025

    Photo Credits: HYBE Geffen Records Thereโ€™s a peculiar alchemy that happens when pop ascends into fashion. In 2025,ย KATSEYEโ€”the six-member global…

    Controversy, Gen Z, Japan, LG, Scandal, Stress
  • STAYC Races Into Japan With โ€œSTAY ALIVEโ€ Showcase Live At KT Zepp Yokohama 2026

    Dec 21, 2025
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    STAYC Races Into Japan With โ€œSTAY ALIVEโ€ Showcase Live At KT Zepp Yokohama 2026

    Photo Credits: HighUp Entertainment STAYCโ€™s first full-length Japanese album, โ€œSTAY ALIVE,โ€ is setting the stage for a high-voltage night in…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • ILLIT Shines in HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Holiday Edition: A High-Fashion Pictorial Review

    Dec 20, 2025
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    ILLIT Shines in HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Holiday Edition: A High-Fashion Pictorial Review

    Photo Credits: HIGHSNOBIETY Japan Valentino Belift Lab ILLITโ€™s appearance on the cover of HIGHSNOBIETY Japanโ€™s Issue 15 Holiday Edition, in…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • IVEโ€™s Liz Radiates Timeless Elegance with Cartier for Lโ€™OFFICIEL Singaporeโ€™s Dec/Jan 2026 Covers and Pictorial Reveal

    Dec 13, 2025
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    IVEโ€™s Liz Radiates Timeless Elegance with Cartier for Lโ€™OFFICIEL Singaporeโ€™s Dec/Jan 2026 Covers and Pictorial Reveal

    Photo Credits: Lโ€™OFFICIEL Singapore. Cartier Starship Entertainment A New Muse of Modern Grace IVEโ€™s Liz, celebrated for her ethereal visuals…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul
  • ILLIT Shine Beyond the Moment โ€” HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Reveal a Fearless, Fashionโ€‘Forward Vision for the Holidays

    Dec 12, 2025
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    ILLIT Shine Beyond the Moment โ€” HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Reveal a Fearless, Fashionโ€‘Forward Vision for the Holidays

    Photo Credits: HIGHSNOBIETY. BELIFT LAB ILLIT x Valentino: A Vision Defined by Youth and Bold Elegance Rising Kโ€‘pop sensationย ILLITย take their…

    Gen Z, Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Dreams Draped in Style: Chuei Liyu of BOYS II PLANET Illuminates Marie Claire Koreaโ€™s November 2025 Digital Pictorial with Transformative Visuals and Mystique

    Nov 11, 2025
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    Dreams Draped in Style: Chuei Liyu of BOYS II PLANET Illuminates Marie Claire Koreaโ€™s November 2025 Digital Pictorial with Transformative Visuals and Mystique

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea MNet A Pictorial Steeped in Narrative: From Survival Stage to Fashionโ€™s Forefront Chuei Liyuโ€™s meteoric…

    Gen Z, K-drama, study
  • Beyond shopping: Central Department Storeโ€™s Korean fashion play

    Nov 6, 2025
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    Beyond shopping: Central Department Storeโ€™s Korean fashion play

    Central Department Store (Courtesy of Central Retail) In Bangkokโ€™s bustling Gangnam-equivalent of Chidlom, where cafe culture meets couture, Thailandโ€™s largest…

    Gen Z, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media
  • Gen Z ditches leggings, squeezing spandex makers from Seoul to Shanghai

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Gen Z ditches leggings, squeezing spandex makers from Seoul to Shanghai

    (Screenshot captured from Hyosung TNC website) Hyosung TNC Corp., the world’s largest spandex manufacturer, is facing an unexpected problem: The…

    Gen Z, K-pop, KT, Millennials, Seoul
  • Radiant Youth in Bloom: IVEโ€™s Gaeul and Leeseo Bring Playful Chic to Allure Koreaโ€™s October 2025 x Crocs Digital Edition

    Oct 25, 2025
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    Radiant Youth in Bloom: IVEโ€™s Gaeul and Leeseo Bring Playful Chic to Allure Koreaโ€™s October 2025 x Crocs Digital Edition

    Photo Credits: Allure Korea Crocs Starship Entertainment For its October 2025 digital edition,ย Allure Koreaย unveils a refreshingly spirited collaboration that pairs…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Yeonjun of TXT new album upcoming on November โค๏ธ

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I personally am really looking forward to this because I loved how he tried something new with Gumm and the…

    Gen Z
  • Sephora, Ulta snap up K-beauty exclusives before Olive Youngโ€™s US debut

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Sephora, Ulta snap up K-beauty exclusives before Olive Youngโ€™s US debut

    (Courtesy of Sephora) A K-beauty showdown is brewing in the worldโ€™s largest cosmetics market as Sephora and Ulta Beauty race…

    Gen Z, Joseon, LVMH, Seoul
  • What Do You Think About CORTIS Being Called a 6th-Gen ‘Zalpha Generation’ Group?

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Itโ€™s fascinating that South Korean media are already labeling them as a 6th-generation K-pop group, aligning them as leaders of…

    Gen Z, K-pop
  • Chinaโ€™s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Chinaโ€™s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom

    Ginseng and other health food account for a quarter of KT&G’s sales South Koreaโ€™s exports of health functional food or…

    Gen Z, K-pop, KT, KT&G, Millennials, Shopping, Survey
  • aespaโ€™s Karina Debuts as Nordisk Korea Model, Blending K-pop Style with Outdoor Fashion Trends in Seoul and Tokyo

    Sep 26, 2025
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    aespaโ€™s Karina Debuts as Nordisk Korea Model, Blending K-pop Style with Outdoor Fashion Trends in Seoul and Tokyo

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment. Nordisk Korea Karina of aespa has stepped into the world of outdoor fashion as the newest…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • WJSN Dayoung Redefines K-pop Style in Rolling Stone Koreaโ€™s September 2025 Digital Cover

    Sep 25, 2025
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    WJSN Dayoung Redefines K-pop Style in Rolling Stone Koreaโ€™s September 2025 Digital Cover

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. Starship Entertainment WJSNโ€™s Dayoung steps confidently into the solo spotlight with her recent feature on…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Cosmosy Radiates Romantic Flair in โ€œPrincess=Kissโ€ with Dream like Charm

    Sep 25, 2025
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    Cosmosy Radiates Romantic Flair in โ€œPrincess=Kissโ€ with Dream like Charm

    Photo Credits: NTT Docomo Studio & Live. Sony Music Japan Cosmosyโ€™s launch into the music scene with โ€œPrincess=Kissโ€ has sparked…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korean Gen Z drifts to Galaxy as โ€˜young 40sโ€™ cling to iPhone

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Korean Gen Z drifts to Galaxy as โ€˜young 40sโ€™ cling to iPhone

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    Gen Z
  • VCs step up K-pop startup bets in hunt for next Demon Hunters

    Sep 22, 2025
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    VCs step up K-pop startup bets in hunt for next Demon Hunters

    Huntrix from KPop Demon Hunters (Courtesy of Netflix)ย  Once reluctant to touch entertainment, investors are now flooding K-pop startups with…

    fail, Gen Z, K-pop, MZ generation
  • In Korea, the โ€˜Gen Z stareโ€™ is redefining how young people communicate

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    In Korea, the โ€˜Gen Z stareโ€™ is redefining how young people communicate

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

    Gen Z
  • American luxury shines in South Korea as European rivals fade

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    American luxury shines in South Korea as European rivals fade

    (Courtesy of Ralph Lauren social media)ย  For years, South Korea was one of the most reliable markets for European luxury…

    Gen Z, Hyundai, Koreans, KT, LG, Lotte, LVMH, middle-class, Millennials, Social Media
  • generation 4th and 5th kpop fans are the first ones to be directly affected by the growing surveillance culture, and it is ruining kpop fandom spaces

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been a fan since 2019, but I have been aware of K-pop since 2014/2015 and Iโ€™ve seen the…

    Gen Z, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Millennials, Parents, Teenager, travel
  • When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: Kโ€‘Popโ€™s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: Kโ€‘Popโ€™s Power Plays in Global Footwear

    Photo Credits: Puma Fila Nile Vogue Magazine Seoul, 2025.ย The streets outside Hongdae Station are a frontline runway: chunky New Balances…

    Advertisement, BTS, Celebrity, Gen Z, history, Japan, KT, LG, myeongdong, Peace, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour inย ELLE Koreaโ€™s September 2025 Issue

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ILLIT x Damiani: A New Era of Glamour inย ELLE Koreaโ€™s September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. BELIFT Lab. Damiani The September Issue: Fashionโ€™s Holy Grail In fashion publishing, September is not just…

    BTS, Demographics, family, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • KPop Demon Huntersโ€™ fever draws record foreign visitors to Seoul

    Sep 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KPop Demon Huntersโ€™ fever draws record foreign visitors to Seoul

    Foreign visitors in front of Seoul City Hallย  Fueled in part by the global sensation of KPop Demon Hunters, a…

    Gen Z, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Elegance in Motion: Kwon Eunbi Elevates Wideangleโ€™s 2025 F/W Golfwear Revolution

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Elegance in Motion: Kwon Eunbi Elevates Wideangleโ€™s 2025 F/W Golfwear Revolution

    Photo Credits: MBC entertainment. Wideangle Korea South Korean singer and artist Kwon Eunbi has been selected as the official model…

    Gen Z, K-pop, Social Media
  • K-pop boys, K-beautyโ€™s choice to accelerate global expansion

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-pop boys, K-beautyโ€™s choice to accelerate global expansion

    BTS’ Jin, model for AmorePacific’s skincare brand Laneige (Courtesy of AmorePacific) South Korean cosmetics brands are increasingly choosing K-pop boy…

    BTS, Gen Z, Global Expansion, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • I love ‘Dancing Alone’ and ‘Strawberry Cheesegame’ by KiiiKiii

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    They were released recently and I keep repeating them on my playlist. They are very great songs and the choreography…

    Cheese, Gen Z, LG, Peace
  • Miyeonโ€™s GRAZIA China Augustย 2025 Cover Sparksย Global K-pop Fashionย Buzz

    Aug 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Miyeonโ€™s GRAZIA China Augustย 2025 Cover Sparksย Global K-pop Fashionย Buzz

    Photo Credits: GRAZIA China. Cube Entertainment Every so often, a magazine cover release sends ripples through the global K-pop fan…

    Demographics, Gen Z, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Why do you think English still sounds kind of weird in kpop?

    Jul 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not necessarily referring to konglish, there are times when the English component of a song is written by Koreans…

    Gen Z, Koreans
  • K-style strikes back to win over Chinaโ€™s Gen Z with Musinsa at helm

    Jul 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    K-style strikes back to win over Chinaโ€™s Gen Z with Musinsa at helm

    Musinsa, South Koreaโ€™s fashion unicorn backed by KKR Co., is set to bring the K-style wave to China with ANTA…

    fail, Gen Z, Global Expansion, Japan, Samsung
  • Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    A Miniso store in Hongdae, Seoul SHANGHAI โ€“ In the rain, lines of people snaked along Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghaiโ€™s…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Lotte World, Millennials, myeongdong, MZ generation, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • 2nd gen or 3rd gen groups that would probably be successful if they were a 5th gen group

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This thought randomly popped out while I was listening to T-ara’s Number 9. Ngl, I kinda wished T-ara debuted during…

    Gen Z
  • What is katseye doing different than groups like fifth Harmony and little mix that came before ?

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This isn’t to put down any group, I’m just curious on what others feel like katseye is doing different compared…

    Gen Z
  • Google to invest $100 mn in Gentle Monster in XR glasses push

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Google to invest $100 mn in Gentle Monster in XR glasses push

    Gentle Monster is renowned for its conceptually designed retail spaces Google LLC has signed an agreement to invest around 145.0…

    fail, Gen Z, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Social Media
  • LE SSERAFIM: Redefining K-Pop Fashion Through Bold Collaborations and Iconic Magazine Covers

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    LE SSERAFIM: Redefining K-Pop Fashion Through Bold Collaborations and Iconic Magazine Covers

    Photo Credits: Source Music 1. Lifestyle Brand Approach LE SSERAFIM has evolved beyond typical idol merchandise, positioning themselves as a…

    automotive, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Millennials, MZ generation
  • Google partners with Samsung, Gentle Monster for new smart glasses

    May 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Google partners with Samsung, Gentle Monster for new smart glasses

    Google CEO Sundar Pichai gives a keynote speech at the tech giantโ€™s IO developer conference held at its headquarters in…

    Gen Z, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
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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.โ€ฆ 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 endโ€ฆ Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Koreaโ€™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 theโ€ฆ Read more: The Rise and Fall of Koreaโ€™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 theโ€ฆ 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 CEโ€ฆ 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 theโ€ฆ 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 shapingโ€ฆ 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 generalโ€ฆ 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 monarchsโ€ฆ 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 aโ€ฆ Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. Thereโ€™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 Womenโ€™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 Organizationโ€™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 โ€œDasanโ€ 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 itโ€™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 otherwiseโ€ฆ

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 ๊ตญ์•…์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ
  • Artsnet ๋ฏธ์ˆ ํฌํƒˆ ์•„์ธ ๋„ท
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts ๊ณต์—ฐ์˜ˆ์ˆ  ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive ๋ฌดํ˜•์œ ์‚ฐ ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts ํ•œ๊ตญ์˜ˆ์ˆ ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea ๊ตญ๋ฆฝํ˜„๋Œ€๋ฏธ์ˆ ๊ด€
  • โ€‹National Museum of Korea ๊ตญ๋ฆฝ์ค‘์•™๋ฐ•๋ฌผ๊ด€
  • Seoul Photo Archives ์„œ์šธ์‚ฌ์ง„์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive ๋ฌดํ˜•์œ ์‚ฐ ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ
  • KMDb ํ•œ๊ตญ์˜ํ™”๋ฐ์ดํ„ฐ๋ฒ ์ด์Šค
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts ํ•œ๊ตญ์˜ˆ์ˆ ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results ์˜ํ™”์ง„ํฅ์œ„์›ํšŒ ๋ฐ•์Šค์˜คํ”ผ์Šค
  • Korean Film Archive ํ•œ๊ตญ์˜์ƒ์ž๋ฃŒ์›
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council ํ•œ๊ตญ์˜ํ™”์ง„ํฅ์œ„์›ํšŒ
  • KTV National Record Film ํ•œ๊ตญ์ •์ฑ…๋ฐฉ์†ก์› e์˜์ƒ์—ญ์‚ฌ๊ด€
  • North Korean film ๋ถํ•œ์˜ํ™” (ํ†ต์ผ๋ถ€ ๋ถํ•œ์ž๋ฃŒ์„ผํƒ€)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies ํ•œ๊ตญํ•™ ์ค‘์•™ ์—ฐ๊ตฌ์›
  • DLKL (ํ•œ๊ตญ ๋ฌธํ•™ ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ ๋„์„œ๊ด€) by ํ•œ๊ตญ๋ฌธํ•™๋ฒˆ์—ญ์›Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association ํ•œ๊ตญ๋น„๊ต๋ฌธํ•™ํšŒ
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences ํ•œ๊ตญ์–ธ์–ด๊ณผํ•™ํšŒ
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature ํ•œ๊ตญํ˜„๋Œ€๋ฌธํ•™ํšŒ
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea ํ•œ๊ตญํ˜„๋Œ€์–ธ์–ดํ•™ํšŒ
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature ํ•œ๊ตญ ๊ตฌ๋น„ ๋ฌธํ•™ํšŒ
  • ๊ตญ์–ด ๋Šฅ๋ ฅ ์ธ์ฆ ์‹œํ—˜ (ํ•œ๊ตญ์–ธ์–ด๋ฌธํ™”์—ฐ๊ตฌ์›)
  • ๊ทผ๋Œ€ ๋ฌธํ•™ ์ข…ํ•ฉ ๋ชฉ๋ก (๊ตญ๋ฆฝ ์ค‘์•™ ๋„์„œ๊ด€)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • ํ•œ๊ตญ ๊ณ ์ „ ์ข…ํ•ฉ DB
  • ํ•œ๊ธ€ ํ•™ํšŒ (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT ํ†ต๊ณ„์ฒญ)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS ๊ตญ๊ฐ€ํ†ต๊ณ„ํฌํ„ธ)
  • Open DATA Portal (๊ณต๊ณต ๋ฐ์ดํ„ฐ ํฌํ„ธ)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) ํ•œ๊ตญ์‚ฌํšŒ๊ณผํ•™์ž๋ฃŒ์›
  • North Korean Statistics ๋ถํ•œํ†ต๊ณ„ (KOISS)
  • ๊ฒฝ์ œํ†ต๊ณ„์‹œ์Šคํ…œ (Economic Statistics System)
  • ๊ตญ๊ฐ€๊ต์œกํ†ต๊ณ„์ •๋ณด์„ผํ„ฐ (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • ๋…ธ๋™ํ†ต๊ณ„ (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (์ˆ˜์ถœ์ž…ํ†ต๊ณ„, ๊ด€์„ธ์ฒญ Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • ํ•œ๊ตญ์—ญ์‚ฌ์ •๋ณดํ†ตํ•ฉ์‹œ์Šคํ…œ (๊ตญ์‚ฌํŽธ์ฐฌ์›Œ์›ํšŒ)
  • ํ•œ๊ตญ์‚ฌ ๋ฐ์ดํ„ฐ๋ฒ ์ด์Šค
  • Kyujanggak Institute (๊ทœ์žฅ๊ฐ ํ•œ๊ตญํ•™ ์—ฐ๊ตฌ์›)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • ํ•œ๊ตญํ•™ ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty ์กฐ์„  ์™•์กฐ ์‹ค๋ก
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty ์Šน์ •์› ์ผ๊ธฐ
  • ๆœ้ฎฎ็Ž‹ๆœๅฎŸ้Œฒ (ๆฑไบฌๅคงๅญฆๆฑๆด‹ๆ–‡ๅŒ–็ ”็ฉถๆ‰€)
  • Korean Image Archive (ํ•œ๊ตญ ์ด๋ฏธ์ง€ ์ž๋ฃŒ์›)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 (์‚ฌ์ง„ ๋Œ€ํ•œ๋ฏผ๊ตญ)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [ํ•œ๊ตญํ•™ ๋””์ง€ํ„ธ ์•„์นด์ด๋ธŒ]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • ํ•œ๊ตญํ•™์ˆ ์ง€์ธ์šฉ์ƒ‰์ธ Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: ํ•œ๊ตญ ๊ณ ๋ฌธํ—Œ ์ข…ํ•ฉ ๋ชฉ๋ก (๊ตญ๋ฆฝ์ค‘์•™๋„์„œ๊ด€)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • ่ฟ‘ไปฃๆœ้ฎฎ้–ขไฟ‚ๆ›ธ็ฑใƒ‡ใƒผใ‚ฟใƒ™ใƒผใ‚น (ๆฑไบฌๅคงๅญฆๆฑๆด‹ๆ–‡ๅŒ–็ ”็ฉถๆ‰€)
  • ํ•œ๊ตญ ์žก์ง€ ๋ฐ•๋ฌผ๊ด€ DB