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  • Samsung Electronics Overtakes Micron to Reclaim Second Place in HBM Market

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    Samsung Electronics Overtakes Micron to Reclaim Second Place in HBM Market

    Samsung Electronics pushed out Micron Technology and reclaimed second place in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market in the third…

    Ewha, history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut: Nam Joo-hyuk [Korean actor] and the New Dawn of Fashion in 2026

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut: Nam Joo-hyuk   [Korean actor] and the New Dawn of Fashion in 2026

    Photo Credits: DIOR Nam Joo-hyuk Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut for spring/summer 2026 is a quiet revolution in fashion—a seamless blend…

    history, Seoul
  • I wish the split up of TVXQ never happened

    Dec 20, 2025
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    I’ve been a fan of TVXQ for the last few months and the more I learned about their history and…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • 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…

    Fame, family, history, K-pop
  • Stray Kids Take the Big Screen: Concert Movie Lights Up Cinemas Worldwide with Electrifying Energy and Global Fanfare.

    Dec 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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…

    Fame, history, K-pop, K-pop industry
  • EXO-CBX Return to the Global Stage: Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin Set to Electrify Fans at Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong

    Dec 19, 2025
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    EXO-CBX Return to the Global Stage: Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin Set to Electrify Fans at Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment When the announcement dropped that EXO-CBX — the powerhouse trio of Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin —…

    history, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media
  • LNGSHOT’s “Saucin” teaser introduces Jay Park’s bold new boy group with striking visuals, rebellious energy, and a fresh concept

    Dec 18, 2025
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    LNGSHOT’s “Saucin” teaser introduces Jay Park’s bold new boy group with striking visuals, rebellious energy, and a fresh concept

    Photo Credits: MORE VISION LNGSHOT’s debut is set to ignite the K-pop scene with their bold new concept teaser, “Saucin,”…

    history, K-pop, KT, Social Media
  • ILLIT’s MINJU Radiates Star Power on Marie Claire Korea January 2026 Covers: A Breakthrough Moment in Style and Identity

    Dec 18, 2025
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    ILLIT’s MINJU Radiates Star Power on Marie Claire Korea January 2026 Covers: A Breakthrough Moment in Style and Identity

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Belift Lab ILLIT MINJU — A Defining Moment in the Spotlight When Marie Claire Korea…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, KT, Seoul
  • WAY BETTER 2026 Global Warming Tour: YYJ Joins North America Indie Rock Extravaganza

    Dec 18, 2025
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    WAY BETTER 2026 Global Warming Tour: YYJ Joins North America Indie Rock Extravaganza

    Photo Credits: WAY BETTER WAY BETTER’s 2026 World Tour ‘Global Warming’ is set to electrify North America, with YYJ (You…

    history
  • Catch The One: SEOJUN’s Explosive Debut with “RIGHT NOW!” – Kpop’s New Rock Revolution

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Catch The One: SEOJUN’s Explosive Debut with “RIGHT NOW!” – Kpop’s New Rock Revolution

    Photo Credits: Evermore Entertainment Catch The One is making waves in the K-pop scene with their debut concept photo and…

    history, K-pop
  • XLOV 2026 Asia-Pacific & North America Tour: Dates, Fan Meets, History, Members, and Full Discography Guide for EVOLs

    Dec 17, 2025
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    XLOV 2026 Asia-Pacific & North America Tour: Dates, Fan Meets, History, Members, and Full Discography Guide for EVOLs

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment XLOV, a rising four-member K‑pop boy group under 257 Entertainment, is mounting a major 2026 Asia‑Pacific…

    history, Mystery
  • ONF 2026 North American Tour: THE MAP BEYOND THE HORIZON – Dates, Tickets & Member Posters

    Dec 17, 2025
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    ONF 2026 North American Tour: THE MAP BEYOND THE HORIZON – Dates, Tickets & Member Posters

    Photo Credits: WM Entertainment ONF’s 2026 North American concert tour, titled “THE MAP: BEYOND THE HORIZON,” is set to bring…

    history, K-pop, Mystery
  • Korea’s wrapping aesthetics continue today

    Dec 17, 2025
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    Korea’s wrapping aesthetics continue today

    Gift wrapping today is simpler, but the idea that “wrapping is part of sincerity” still remains in Korean culture. Many…

    history
  • Conservative party’s support slips despite growth in loyal base

    Dec 17, 2025
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    Conservative party’s support slips despite growth in loyal base

    South Korea’s main opposition People Power Party is struggling to translate a surge in loyal party members into broader public…

    apology, BTS, daegu, fail, history, Lawmakers, martial law, Scandal, Survey, Warning
  • What’s going on here? At the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    What’s going on here? At the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station

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

    history
  • “임진진찬도“ by 박용훈 and 화원 6인, my thoughts on this beautiful piece of artwork

    Dec 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “임진진찬도“ by 박용훈 and 화원 6인, my thoughts on this beautiful piece of artwork

    Hello guys, I just went to the Korean Treasures exhibit in D.C, and it is just so beautiful! This is…

    family, history, Joseon
  • Jungkook’s Parisian Elegance: Inside His ELLE Korea January 2026 Cover Story and CHANEL Ambassador Moment

    Dec 15, 2025
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    Jungkook’s Parisian Elegance: Inside His ELLE Korea January 2026 Cover Story and CHANEL Ambassador Moment

    Photo. Credits: ELLE Korea Chanel BigHit Music Jungkook of BTS has officially made history as the cover star of ELLE…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • 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
  • What do you think about the Japanese people who were in Korea after the liberation of Korea?

    Dec 14, 2025
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    What do you think about the Japanese people who were in Korea after the liberation of Korea?

    You won’t know history, so I will explain it to you. When Korea was a colony of Japan, the Korean…

    history, Japan, Koreans
  • Busan’s Santa Bus shutdown: why Koreans are angry about “abusive mass complaints”

    Dec 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Busan’s Santa Bus shutdown: why Koreans are angry about “abusive mass complaints”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DSJYOtck920/ Hi everyone, I’m a Korean bus and transit enthusiast, and I wanted to add some local context to the…

    Busan, history, Koreans
  • DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    DP lawmakers voice support for actor Cho Jin-woong after retirement announcement, PPP critical

    Calls to support the actor Cho Jin-woong spread among lawmakers in the ruling Democratic Party (DP) after he announced his…

    Celebrity, Crime, history, Lawmakers, Question, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault
  • What’s a powerful photo in K-pop history?

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The image is TVXQ’s performance at Tokyo Dome in 2009. They performed here for 2 days during “The Secret Code…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • 1st World Tour: EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER (Europe & UK + North America – Announcement Poster)

    Dec 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    1st World Tour: EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER (Europe & UK + North America – Announcement Poster)

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Festival de Viña del Mar NMIXX is set to make history in 2026 by becoming the…

    history, Japan, K-pop
  • I want to move to South Korea!

    Dec 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I want to move to South Korea!

    Hello! I’m an AI engineer living in Paris (the photos are from Korean restaurants here), and I’m absolutely in love…

    history
  • Gyeonghuigung

    Dec 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Gyeonghuigung

    On my way to the Swiss Embassy yesterday, I stopped by Gyeonghuigung (경희궁). I got there just as the sun…

    history
  • “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
    in Community, Feeds
    “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
  • Inside SAY MY NAME’s Stunning &Our Vibe 3rd EP Concept Photos: A Vogue-Style Fashion & Hair Breakdown of the 2025 K-Pop Comeback

    Dec 4, 2025
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    Inside SAY MY NAME’s Stunning &Our Vibe 3rd EP Concept Photos: A Vogue-Style Fashion & Hair Breakdown of the 2025 K-Pop Comeback

    Photo Credits: iNKODE SAY MY NAME’s &Our Vibe: A New Chapter in Cinematic Pop-Fashion Storytelling SAY MY NAME returns with…

    history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, Photography
  • MISAMO’s PLAY: A High-Fashion Ode to Strength, Softness, and Sophistication  [Concept Photos]

    Dec 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MISAMO’s PLAY: A High-Fashion Ode to Strength, Softness, and Sophistication  [Concept Photos]

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment MISAMO’s first full-length Japanese album, PLAY, arrives as a high-fashion crescendo in the group’s evolving narrative,…

    history, Japan
  • FIFTY FIFTY’s Winter Reinvention: Inside MAPS JAPAN Vol.7, Where Minimalist Tailoring Meets Cinematic K‑Pop Glamour

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    FIFTY FIFTY’s Winter Reinvention: Inside MAPS JAPAN Vol.7, Where Minimalist Tailoring Meets Cinematic K‑Pop Glamour

    Photo Credits: MAPS Japan ATTRAKT FIFTY FIFTY’s MAPS JAPAN 2025 Winter Issue Vol.7 pictorial captures the group at a turning…

    BTS, history, Japan, KT, Photography, Seoul
  • Jackson Wang: Billboard Philippines November 2025 Cover – The End of MAGIC MAN, The Rise of Authenticity

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
  • Japan’s millitary “comfort women” system

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japan’s millitary “comfort women” system

    Hello, I’m a high school student from Seoul, South Korea. Please understand if I’m a bit inexperienced on Reddit, as…

    history, Japan, Koreans, Medical, Military, Seoul, Sex
  • CNBLUE 2026 ‘3LOGY’ World Tour in Oceania: Melbourne, Sydney & Auckland Dates, Band History, Discography and How to Get Tickets

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    CNBLUE 2026 ‘3LOGY’ World Tour in Oceania: Melbourne, Sydney & Auckland Dates, Band History, Discography and How to Get Tickets

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment (에프엔씨엔터테인먼트)  2026 ‘3LOGY’ Oceania dates The 2026 CNBLUE LIVE WORLD TOUR ‘3LOGY’ in Oceania brings the…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Suga, travel
  • ‘Yoon Seokyeol Underwear Performance’… Painter Jeong Taegwan Holds Martial Law One Year Special Exhibition on SNS

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘Yoon Seokyeol Underwear Performance’… Painter Jeong Taegwan Holds Martial Law One Year Special Exhibition on SNS

    https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/area/honam/1232394.html Artist Jeong Taegwan, who has criticized the reality of the Yoon Seokyeol administration through his paintings, is holding an…

    history, martial law, Protest, Seoul, Social Media
  • Finger Pinching Controversy in South Korea Explained

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Finger Pinching Controversy in South Korea Explained

    I saw a a post about the finger pinching controversy once again in this sub, and I’d just like to…

    Controversy, Crime, Ewha, Feminism, history, Protest
  • Would like help with quick translation

    Nov 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Would like help with quick translation

    I like to collect coins, especially from harder to get places. These are coins from the DPRK. Help with the…

    history, Korean History
  • Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea ATTRAKT In the crisp pages of Arena Homme+ Korea’s December 2025 issue, FIFTY FIFTY emerges…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, study, Tokyo
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Latest Korean News

  • K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium ticketsJanuary 26, 2026
    K-pop concert ticket prices have nearly doubled over the past… Read more: K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium tickets
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    Song Kang is set to return to television following his… Read more: Song Kang returns from military service to star in music K-drama ‘Four Hands’
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    Foreign currency deposits in Korea rose for a second consecutive… Read more: Foreign currency deposits rise for 2nd month to record high amid weak won: BOK
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    Rising costs and intensifying competition among low-budget coffee franchise firms… Read more: Why is Compose Coffee adding tteokbokki to its menu?
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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