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  • OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?

    Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies will also not have to pay additional taxes…

    automotive, Discrimination, Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samyang Group’s Verdant Acquires U.S. Specialty Chemical Company ‘Lubrizol Elmendorf’

    Jan 5, 2026
    in News
    Samyang Group’s Verdant Acquires U.S. Specialty Chemical Company ‘Lubrizol Elmendorf’

    Exterior view of Samyang Group’s Verdant factory. (Photo provided by Samyang) Verdant Specialty Solutions (hereinafter “Verdant”), a chemical affiliate of…

    germany, Samyang
  • Internet Girl and the underground nature of Denpa music (I’ll go somewhere I promise)

    Jan 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Looks like there’s another release that made people… react, to say the least. Well, I’ll bring a new POV on…

    fail, germany, Japan, Ukraine
  • Store Bought Kimchi unpasteurized bibigo

    Dec 28, 2025
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    Store Bought Kimchi unpasteurized bibigo

    Hey everyone, my Wife and me we love Korean Food and till we have a good batch of self made…

    germany, Kimchi, Korean Food
  • Samsung Electronics Acquires ZF’s ADAS Business for 1.5 Billion Euros

    Dec 23, 2025
    in News
    Samsung Electronics Acquires ZF’s ADAS Business for 1.5 Billion Euros

    The “Ready” digital cockpit for vehicles, jointly developed by Samsung Electronics and Harman (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics…

    automotive, driver, germany, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Nazi Germany donated copies of Mein Kampf to Seoul Imperial University in 1941 to teach Korean students “the great path of building a New World Order”

    Dec 15, 2025
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    Nazi Germany donated copies of Mein Kampf to Seoul Imperial University in 1941 to teach Korean students “the great path of building a New World Order”

    This February 1941 Keijō Nippo article documents something that is rarely discussed in the history of colonial-era Korea: the active,…

    germany, history, Japan, Politics, Seoul, study
  • Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    Dec 2, 2025
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    Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    16,000 Koreans Forcibly Mobilized to Sakhalin During Japanese Colonialism Half of Sakhalin’s Koreans May Have Been Massacred During World War…

    Controversy, Crime, germany, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Koreans, Punishment, Social Media, World War
  • JUSTB Announces 2026 Europe Tour “Aqua Halo” Featuring All Members and Dynamic Live Dates Across Major Cities

    Nov 30, 2025
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    JUSTB Announces 2026 Europe Tour “Aqua Halo” Featuring All Members and Dynamic Live Dates Across Major Cities

    Photo Credits: Bluedot Entertainment JUSTB, the rising K-pop boy group celebrated for its dynamic performances and fresh musical energy, is…

    germany, K-pop
  • Stray Kids ‘DO IT’ Spotify First Day Debut

    Nov 22, 2025
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    Spotify Global: 1. Do It: #11 — 3.34M streams (SKZ’s biggest debut, record for 4th gen) 2. DIVINE: #23 —…

    germany
  • Stray Kids DO IT First-Day Spotify Results

    Nov 22, 2025
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    Do It debuts at #11 on the Spotify Global chart with 3,336,838 filtered streams, making it Stray Kids’ biggest debut…

    germany, Japan
  • S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status

    Nov 20, 2025
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    S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status

    The National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run pension fund…

    Discrimination, germany, KT
  • ‘New normal’ ushers in infrastructure supercycle: I Squared Capital

    Nov 20, 2025
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    ‘New normal’ ushers in infrastructure supercycle: I Squared Capital

    Harsh Grawal, senior partner at I Squared Capital, gives a presentation at ASK 2025 on Oct. 30 I Squared Capital…

    Demographics, germany
  • 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
  • Compelling time to enter commercial property market; technology to widen return gaps

    Nov 6, 2025
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    Compelling time to enter commercial property market; technology to widen return gaps

    The Korea Economic Daily hosted the ASK 2025 conference at Conrad Seoul on Oct. 29-30 The commercial real estate market…

    financial crisis, germany, Seoul
  • Searching for “Buchu” “Asian Chives” Seeds

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Searching for “Buchu” “Asian Chives” Seeds

    Greetings from Luxembourg, as the Title states, i search for Seeds, which can be delivered to Luxemburg, Germany, Belgium or…

    germany, LG
  • Investor for Korean kitchen in Germany!

    Nov 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello guys, How are you? I am a professional Korean chef and I had more than 7 years experience in…

    germany
  • KED Global launches premium membership for international readers

    Oct 27, 2025
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    KED Global launches premium membership for international readers

    The Korea Economic Daily Global Edition (KED Global), the English-language business news platform of The Korea Economic Daily, has launched…

    germany, Japan, Nvidia, Samsung, Survey
  • Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    The Kospi closed up 1.56% at a fresh record high of 3,883.68 on Wednesday. The tech-heavy Kosdaq finished up 0.76%…

    Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Medical, Politics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Survey, Tourism
  • South Korea exemplifies innovation-led growth, says Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr

    Oct 14, 2025
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    South Korea exemplifies innovation-led growth, says Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr

    Joel Mokyr, professor of economics and history in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, wins the…

    Advice, Democracy, germany, history, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang
  • Anyone from Germany?

    Oct 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I am Korean living now in Belgium. Recently, I’ve got an offer from Hamburg, and seriously considering it. Before…

    germany, LG
  • Meeting my family in Korea for the first time

    Oct 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I am half Korean who was born and raised in Germany. Culturally I am 100% German and I don’t…

    family, germany
  • XLOV 2026 European Tour LOVE&U Sells Out Fast; Fans Eager for UXLXVE Mini Album and Iconic Shows in London, Bucharest & Sofia

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XLOV 2026 European Tour LOVE&U Sells Out Fast; Fans Eager for UXLXVE Mini Album and Iconic Shows in London, Bucharest & Sofia

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment Tickets for XLOV’s 2026 European tour have sold out in record time, signaling an unprecedented wave…

    germany, Japan, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Where did Hyundai Infracore get the technology to create the DV27K, the fully Korean domestic engine in the K2 tank?

    Oct 5, 2025
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    When the South Korean K2 Black Panther tank was conceptualized in the late 1990s, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD)…

    fail, germany, history, Hyundai, Military, Stress
  • South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    Oct 2, 2025
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    South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea and the US struck a new foreign-exchange policy accord that officials in Seoul said could…

    germany, Japan, Seoul, Stress
  • Help needed: My wedding perfume shattered into a thousand pieces (Night Swimming)

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, last year I was in Seoul with my girlfriend. We got engaged at Namsan Tower. Later that day,…

    germany, Seoul
  • S.Korea, Germany, Japan lock horns for machine tools supremacy

    Sep 29, 2025
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    S.Korea, Germany, Japan lock horns for machine tools supremacy

    DN Solutions booth at the EMO Hannover 2025 in Germany in Septermber (Courtesy of DN Solutions)  South Korea has thrown…

    family, germany, history, Japan, Seoul
  • If I were South Korea, I’d move my $350B investment out of U.S. red states and into Europe. Here’s why.

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Look, if I were South Korea, I’d be seriously rethinking this whole $350 billion plan in the U.S. right now.…

    Foreign Workers, germany, Politics
  • “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “Castrop Must Undergo Military Service” Whines German Paper Again, Suffers Bellyaches from Footballer Being Taken by Korea?

    A German media outlet quibbled about the military service issues of ‘Korean mixed blood national team player’ Jens Castrop(22, Borussia…

    germany, Military, Parents, Son Heung-min
  • CJ Group steps up European push with K-entertainment

    Sep 22, 2025
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    CJ Group steps up European push with K-entertainment

    KCON 2024 Dream Stage (Courtesy of CJ) With Korean pop culture sweeping Europe, South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, whose empire…

    CJ Cheiljedang, germany, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food
  • LG Electronics expands voluntary retirement companywide

    Sep 17, 2025
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    LG Electronics expands voluntary retirement companywide

    LG Group’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul LG Electronics Inc. is extending its voluntary retirement across the company, broadening it beyond…

    germany, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, TCL
  • I do not understand how Apple Music Chart works

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is anyone else confused about the Apple Music Global Chart? Like, what is Global? Is it not supposed to mean…

    germany, Japan, LG
  • Korea’s defense firms aim for global top 4 with ‘Made in Europe by Korea’ strategy

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Korea’s defense firms aim for global top 4 with ‘Made in Europe by Korea’ strategy

    The Korea Investment Week (KIW) 2025 is organzied by The Korea Economic Daily South Korea’s defense companies are accelerating efforts…

    germany, Hyundai, Seoul, Ukraine
  • How about pouring soju on watermelon and eating it?

    Sep 9, 2025
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    How about pouring soju on watermelon and eating it?

    Stefanie Michova Stephanie Michova, who moved from Germany to Korea and now lives in the countryside. In the countryside of…

    germany, Pork, Soju
  • S. Korea beat U.S. in men’s football friendly behind Son’s goal, assist | Yonhap News Agency

    Sep 7, 2025
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    S. Korea beat U.S. in men’s football friendly behind Son’s goal, assist | Yonhap News Agency

    By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) — Captain Son Heung-min had a goal and an assist in the first…

    germany, Lotte, Seoul, Son Heung-min
  • Jobs

    Sep 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m planning to study Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at Korea University’s Sejong campus however I know it is not really a…

    germany, study
  • South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Sep 3, 2025
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    South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Chunmoo launcher (Courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace)  South Korea’s Hanwha Group has deepened its European push by sealing a deal to…

    germany, Military, Ukraine, Warning
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Latest Korean News

  • Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026January 6, 2026
    LG Electronics’ home robot ‘CLOi’ organizes towels at the LG… Read more: Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026
  • OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?January 6, 2026
    Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act… Read more: OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?
  • AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIAJanuary 6, 2026
    Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, holds an AMD Ryzen AI… Read more: AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIA
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    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence)… Read more: NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance
  • SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market CapJanuary 6, 2026
    SK Hynix closed at 726,000 won (approximately $504) on Jan.6,… Read more: SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap

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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