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  • BTS’ FAKE LOVE tops 1 billion streams on Spotify; Jungkook’s 3D joins the club

    Aug 26, 2025
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    BTS’ FAKE LOVE tops 1 billion streams on Spotify; Jungkook’s 3D joins the club

    BTS (courtesy of BigHit Music) BTS’ FAKE LOVE has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the group’s fifth track…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • Golden reclaims Billboard Hot 100 crown; KPop Demon Hunters OST makes history with four tracks in Top 10

    Aug 26, 2025
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    Golden reclaims Billboard Hot 100 crown; KPop Demon Hunters OST makes history with four tracks in Top 10

    Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters The original soundtrack (OST) from Netflix’s animated feature KPop Demon Hunters is rewriting Billboard…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • tripleS Alpha Percent 2025 World Tour: Dates, Venues, and What Fans Can Expect in North America [Sean Healy Presents] + Tickets

    Aug 25, 2025
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    tripleS Alpha Percent 2025 World Tour: Dates, Venues, and What Fans Can Expect in North America [Sean Healy Presents] + Tickets

    Photo Credits: MODHAUS. Sony Music Japan (JP) Hero Image: NME Music Mag TripleS is stepping into an ambitious new chapter with…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Aug 25, 2025
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    Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Jang Wooyoung, celebrated as one of the defining voices of second-generation K-pop, has teased the arrival…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media, Tokyo
  • S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting

    Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae (center in the front row) smiles after casting a vote on the new amendement to…

    fail, Filibuster, history
  • S.Korea’s Lee heads to high-stakes summit with Trump after closing diplomatic, economic ranks with Ishiba

    Aug 24, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee heads to high-stakes summit with Trump after closing diplomatic, economic ranks with Ishiba

    President Lee Jae Myung (left) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of their summit at Ishiba’s residence…

    Donald Trump, history, Japan, Japan Relation, KT, Lawmakers, Seoul, Tokyo
  • JUSTB are releasing new music TOMORROW and you should check it out!

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So a couple of months ago, one of my all time favorite groups JUSTB made headlines and history when Bain…

    history, K-pop, KT, Seoul
  • Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ becomes first K-pop solo track to surpass 2.5B streams on Spotify

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ becomes first K-pop solo track to surpass 2.5B streams on Spotify

    BTS member Jungkook (Courtesy of BigHit Music) BTS star Jungkook has once again shown the global pull of his music.…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • Devil by Changmin is one of the best EPs in K-pop, and Deserved Better. Here is a full & biased review!

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is not a new EP; it came out in 2022, but I still think it is one of the…

    history, K-pop, Peace, Sex, Warning
  • Do you think Seventeen and Twice will actually do an OT22 dance challenge?

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Basically just the title. For context, when Hoshi and Woozi guested on Sana’s Fridge Interview, they mentioned doing a full…

    history, Military
  • Hyundai Motor to up ante in US with full hybrid lineup in 2026

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor to up ante in US with full hybrid lineup in 2026

    The all-new Palisade (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group)  Hyundai Motor Group plans to expand hybrid offerings across its entire US…

    history, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Capital flows to ETFs reshape S.Korea’s asset management landscape

    Aug 19, 2025
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    Capital flows to ETFs reshape S.Korea’s asset management landscape

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are drawing a growing number of South Korean individual investors seeking a broader…

    Global Expansion, history, Samsung, Seoul
  • Kpop Demon Hunters sweeps Billboard Hot 100 with three OST tracks in Top 10

    Aug 19, 2025
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    Kpop Demon Hunters sweeps Billboard Hot 100 with three OST tracks in Top 10

    K-pop Demon Hunters The soundtrack from Netflix’s animated feature Kpop Demon Hunters is rewriting chart history. Three of its tracks…

    history, K-pop
  • BLACKPINK gearing up for November return: “Working hard together”

    Aug 19, 2025
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    BLACKPINK gearing up for November return: “Working hard together”

    BLACKPINK. Photo courtesy of YG Entertainment After three years away from the recording studio, BLACKPINK is finally on track to…

    history, K-pop
  • KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Aug 18, 2025
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    KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Photo Credits: The Gap, Inc. HYBE Entertainment. Geffen Records When heritage denim meets hyper-pop futurism, sparks fly. The fashion world…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, study
  • Is this guy a con artist/cult leader?

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://youtu.be/KJaf0A4v3e4?si=VYIeBT4UxrlqhHIm A friend of mine is massively into this guy (described as a finance genius and crypto pioneer), and she…

    history
  • https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36jz730114o.amp

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BBC NEWS reports that Blackpink reasserted their position as the world’s biggest girl group at their first concert at Wembley…

    BBC, history, K-pop
  • Korean Billionaire’s villa(like Manor of medieval nobleman)

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Billionaire’s villa(like Manor of medieval nobleman)

    SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won has a huge villa in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. The villa is named Gyewon Yulrim. Its…

    history, Seoul
  • Taeho Returns to Tokyo: 2025 Mini Live & Fan Meeting Featuring Lee Jian and Hong Eunki Set to Thrill K-pop Fan

    Aug 15, 2025
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    Taeho Returns to Tokyo: 2025 Mini Live & Fan Meeting Featuring Lee Jian and Hong Eunki Set to Thrill K-pop Fan

    Photo Credits: HAM From the moment tickets went on sale, anticipation has been electric among fans eager to see Taeho…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • KATSEYE Ignites Summer 2025 with Japan and Korea Promotions, New Gabriela Remix, and Beautiful Chaos North American Tour

    Aug 14, 2025
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    KATSEYE Ignites Summer 2025 with Japan and Korea Promotions, New Gabriela Remix, and Beautiful Chaos North American Tour

    Photo Credit: HYBE Geffen. Hero Image: TeenVogue KATSEYE, the dynamic music group that has steadily captured the hearts of fans…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • ALLDAY PROJECT’s Vogue Korea Debut: A Bold New Chapter in K-Pop and Fashion Fusion

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: The Black Label. Vogue Korea The South Korean co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT has made a striking impression on…

    Controversy, Discussion, history, K-pop
  • Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Harim is South Korea’s leading poultry processor South Korean bulk carrier operator Pan Ocean Co., a unit of the country’s…

    family, history, LG, purpose, request, Seoul
  • MEOVV Redefines K-Pop Fashion with a Bold NYLON China August 2025 Cover Feature

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV Redefines K-Pop Fashion with a Bold NYLON China August 2025 Cover Feature

    Photo Credits: NYLON China. The Black Label MEOVV, the rising star in the global K-pop scene, has recently taken center…

    history, K-pop
  • Unlocking Inspiration: Jun. K Returns with ‘Dear my muse’ and Stunning Concept Photos

    Aug 13, 2025
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    Unlocking Inspiration: Jun. K Returns with ‘Dear my muse’ and Stunning Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: JPY Entertainment Jun. K, the renowned member of 2PM, finds himself at a pivotal juncture with the unveiling…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, LG
  • An Yujin Makes History: Defining Summer Elegance for L’OFFICIEL Hommes China August 2025

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    An Yujin Makes History: Defining Summer Elegance for L’OFFICIEL Hommes China August 2025

    Photo Credits: L’OFFICIEL Hommes China. Starship Entertainment Effortlessly merging youth and confidence, An Yujin of IVE graces the cover of…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s Lee to visit Japan next week for talks with Ishiba, resumes shuttle diplomacy

    Aug 13, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee to visit Japan next week for talks with Ishiba, resumes shuttle diplomacy

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their talks on the sidelines of…

    Alberta, Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, history, Hyundai, Japan, LG, North Korea, Pyongyang, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Kayne Anderson sees strategic opportunity in resilient, needs-based real estate sectors

    Aug 12, 2025
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    Kayne Anderson sees strategic opportunity in resilient, needs-based real estate sectors

    UC Health developed by Kayne Anderson Real Estate, in Colorado Springs, Colorado (File photo by Kayne Anderson) Despite an uncertain…

    Demographics, history, Medical, purpose
  • Jin or Shin? One vote could end our family war

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Jin or Shin? One vote could end our family war

    Hey r/koreanfood, I need your help settling a very serious matter. My family has been split into two camps for…

    family, history
  • Junhee of A.C.E Sets the Stage for Solo Stardom With ‘Supernova’ Digital Single Teasers

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Junhee of A.C.E Sets the Stage for Solo Stardom With ‘Supernova’ Digital Single Teasers

    Photo Credits: H&P Entertainment PAN Entertainment Park Junhee, the leader of A.C.E, is stepping confidently into his long-awaited solo era…

    history, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Mystery, Social Media, study
  • Help identifying traditional Korean garment

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Help identifying traditional Korean garment

    You guys have probably heard of KPOP Demon Hunters by now. I want to cosplay one of the villains from…

    history, Korean History, Koreans, Question
  • Bubble Gum Dreams: Kep1er’s Fresh Era and Unstoppable Journey in K-Pop’s Spotlight

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Bubble Gum Dreams: Kep1er’s Fresh Era and Unstoppable Journey in K-Pop’s Spotlight

    Photo Credits: KLAP Entertainment Kep1er is carving out an exciting new chapter as they prepare to launch their seventh mini…

    history, Japan, K-pop
  • GIRLSET Sets the Pace: Meet Lexi, Camila, Savanna, and Kendall as They Debut “Commas”

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    GIRLSET Sets the Pace: Meet Lexi, Camila, Savanna, and Kendall as They Debut “Commas”

    Photo Credit: JYP Entertainment GIRLSET, a newly rebranded American girl group under JYP Entertainment, stands at a turning point in…

    history, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • SKZ’s Dominate Tour becomes the biggest KPOP Tour in North America, South America and Europe

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Source: https://www.billboard.com/pro/stray-kids-dominate-world-tour-k-pop-boxscore-records/?taid=689636777c47c500014b957f The Dominate Tour ended in Rome on July 30th. After almost 1 entire year of tour and 54…

    history, K-pop
  • Dae Jang Geum – Jewel in the Palace recipe book

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Dae Jang Geum – Jewel in the Palace recipe book

    Hi everyone – thought I might share this “jewel” I found online today while researching on one of my fav…

    history, Joseon, Korean Food
  • K-pop stans mocked TXT’s Lollapalooza stage as a nugu festival. Funny how the nugus ended up making history as the first K-pop group to headline it.

    Aug 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When TXT performed at Lollapalooza, you all called it a nugu festival, downplaying txt’s achievement of being the first K-pop…

    history, K-pop
  • HANRORO Joins Vogue Korea and Spotify 2025: Inside the Must-See K-pop Pictorial That’s Creating Buzz

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    HANRORO Joins Vogue Korea and Spotify 2025: Inside the Must-See K-pop Pictorial That’s Creating Buzz

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Spotify. Authentic HANRORO, the expressive singer-songwriter making waves on Korea’s indie scene, is about to reach…

    BTS, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans
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  • 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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    Police said Monday that 55 of the 73 Korean online… Read more: Arrest warrants issued for 55 of 73 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia

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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