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  • Hanwha Philly Shipyard to localize LNG builds, expand capacity

    May 19, 2025
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    Hanwha Philly Shipyard to localize LNG builds, expand capacity

    Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Courtesy of Hanwha Group) Hanwha Group will significantly increase production capacity at its US shipyard…

    Hyundai, Japan
  • Kumho Tire shuts Gwangju plant after fire, derailing record sales run

    May 18, 2025
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    Kumho Tire shuts Gwangju plant after fire, derailing record sales run

    A fire breaks out in the second building of Kumho Tire’s Gwangju plant on May 17 (Courtesy of Gwangju Gwangsan-gu…

    Daejeon, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Samsung flexes financial muscle as insurance, card units top rankings

    May 16, 2025
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    Samsung flexes financial muscle as insurance, card units top rankings

    Samsung Life Insurance’s headquarters in Seoul Samsung Group’s financial affiliates are closing in on KB Financial Group for the top…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul
  • Hyundai Rotem lands $301 mn Taiwan driverless train deal

    May 16, 2025
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    Hyundai Rotem lands $301 mn Taiwan driverless train deal

    Rendering image of Hyundai Rotem’s driverless train for Taichung Metro (Courtesy of Hyundai Rotem)  Hyundai Rotem Co. has won a…

    driver, Hyundai
  • Hyundai Motor, PIF break ground on Saudi Arabia plant

    May 15, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor, PIF break ground on Saudi Arabia plant

    Yazeed Alhumied (third from left), deputy governor of PIF and Chang Jae-hoon, vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • S.Korea’s mid-tier shipbuilders sail into new supercycle as China struggles

    May 13, 2025
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    S.Korea’s mid-tier shipbuilders sail into new supercycle as China struggles

    A Daehan Shipbuilding executive discusses a shipbuidling process at its shipyard in Haenam, South Jeolla Province BUSAN – On a…

    Busan, financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, history, Hyundai, Samsung
  • Used SUVs pricier than new ones? Yes, in South Korea thanks to Russia

    May 12, 2025
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    Used SUVs pricier than new ones? Yes, in South Korea thanks to Russia

    Hyundai Motor’s Palisade SUV Prices of certain used sport utility vehicles in South Korea are defying the broader economic slowdown,…

    Hyundai, Ukraine
  • LG Innotek, Boston Dynamics team up to develop Atlas eyes

    May 12, 2025
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    LG Innotek, Boston Dynamics team up to develop Atlas eyes

    Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas (Courtesy of Boston Dynamics)  LG Innotek Co., a leading South Korean electronics parts maker, will…

    automotive, Hyundai, LG, LG Innotek
  • MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    May 11, 2025
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    MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    Lotte mobile card interface (Courtesy of Lotte Card)  North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners’ second attempt to exit Lotte…

    Controversy, fail, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose, Samsung, Shinhan Card, Shopping
  • RedotPay lands in Seoul with crypto cards

    May 9, 2025
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    RedotPay lands in Seoul with crypto cards

    Screenshot captured from RedotPay website  RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based blockchain fintech company, has arrived in South Korea with its cryptocurrency-based…

    Hyundai, identification, Koreans, Seoul, Social Media
  • US auto parts tariffs into force; Korea avoids heavy hit

    May 4, 2025
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    US auto parts tariffs into force; Korea avoids heavy hit

    Cars are lined up for loading onto ships at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Provice (Courtesy of Yonhap) The US…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Warning
  • Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Apr 29, 2025
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    Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Used cars parked in parking lots in Incheon for export (Courtesy of Yonhap)   South Korea’s exports of used cars by…

    Affinity, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Lotte, Ukraine
  • HD KSOE secures $1.8 bn in container ship orders

    Apr 28, 2025
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    HD KSOE secures $1.8 bn in container ship orders

    A very large container carrier delivered by HD Heavy Industries in 2023 HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE)…

    Hyundai
  • POSCO raises ship steel prices as Korea’s tariffs curb supply

    Apr 28, 2025
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    POSCO raises ship steel prices as Korea’s tariffs curb supply

    A Hyundai Steel employee works at a blast furnace at the company’s steel milll POSCO Holdings Inc. has raised second-quarter…

    Discussion, Hyundai, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • Kia maintains double-digit margin in Q1 with record revenue

    Apr 25, 2025
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    Kia maintains double-digit margin in Q1 with record revenue

    Kia launched the mass production of the Syros in India in January 2025  Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, extended…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Kyobo Life poised to buy Japan’s SBI Group-owned savings bank

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Kyobo Life poised to buy Japan’s SBI Group-owned savings bank

    Kyobo Life has expanded collaboration with SBI Group into the areas of venture capital, fintech and security tokens Kyobo Life…

    Affinity, Hyundai, Japan, Jeju
  • Korea’s Q1 economic contraction adds to stimulus expectations

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Korea’s Q1 economic contraction adds to stimulus expectations

    A container ship passes by the port of Pyeongtaek, South Korea o April 24, 2025 (File photo by News1) South…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, martial law, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor posts solid Q1; rough road ahead on Trump’s auto tariffs

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor posts solid Q1; rough road ahead on Trump’s auto tariffs

    The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept SUV premiered in New York on April 15, 2025 South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai…

    automotive, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia
  • LG Electronics eyes India IPO delay, says plan in flux

    Apr 24, 2025
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    LG Electronics eyes India IPO delay, says plan in flux

    LG Electronics India’s call center staff consultants (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc. is mulling putting off an initial…

    Hyundai, Korean House, LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • Major local news from South Korea, April 24

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Major local news from South Korea, April 24

    Global trade risk: Citigroup estimates that if the US and China impose over 100% tariffs on each other, Korea’s GDP…

    Crime, Hyundai, Local News, Military, Politics, Putin, request, Seoul, Ukraine
  • South Korea’s renewed stock market darlings: Weapons makers

    Apr 24, 2025
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    South Korea’s renewed stock market darlings: Weapons makers

    LIG Nex1’s guided missile Hawk South Korea’s defense industry is once again capturing investor attention, as exports of tanks, armored…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Military, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Korean hotels bask in rising foreign visitors; travel agencies in trouble

    Apr 22, 2025
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    Korean hotels bask in rising foreign visitors; travel agencies in trouble

    Foreign tourists taste Korean food at a cultural festival in Seoul on April 18, 2025 (File photo by Yonhap) Hotels…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, K-pop, Korean Food, Koreans, martial law, Seoul, travel
  • Ritz-Carlton to return to Seoul, tapped by IGIS Asset for landmark project

    Apr 22, 2025
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    Ritz-Carlton to return to Seoul, tapped by IGIS Asset for landmark project

    A rendering of IGIS Asset Management’s redevelopment plan for the former Millennium Hilton Seoul site near Seoul Station (Courtesy of…

    Fame, Hyundai, Seoul
  • POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel’s proposed Louisiana steel mill

    Apr 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    South Korea’s POSCO Group plans to invest in Hyundai Steel’s proposed 2.7 million mt/year steel mill in the US state…

    Hyundai, POSCO
  • Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean to usher in battery-driven submarine era

    Apr 21, 2025
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    Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean to usher in battery-driven submarine era

    (Courtesy of Hanwha Ocean) Hanwha Ocean Co. and Samsung SDI Co. will start evaluating their jointly developed lithium-ion battery system…

    Hyundai, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Military, Samsung
  • POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel’s Louisiana plant

    Apr 21, 2025
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    POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel’s Louisiana plant

    A blast furnace at POSCO’s steel mill in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province South Korea’s top steel maker POSCO has decided…

    Hyundai, Kia, POSCO
  • Hyundai to launch 42 new cars to cope with Trump tariffs, EV slowdown

    Apr 20, 2025
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    Hyundai to launch 42 new cars to cope with Trump tariffs, EV slowdown

    The Genesis Neolun Concept, on which the GV90 will be based (File photo by Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Group,…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai Putting ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Advanced Robots to Work

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Hyundai Putting ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Advanced Robots to Work

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    Hyundai
  • Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year; Hyundai Inster wins EV award

    Apr 17, 2025
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    Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year; Hyundai Inster wins EV award

    Kia America Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President Steven Center holds the 2025 World Car of the Year trophy…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • Genesis premieres premium electric off-road SUV X Gran Equator Concept

    Apr 16, 2025
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    Genesis premieres premium electric off-road SUV X Gran Equator Concept

    The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept SUV premiered in New York on April 15, 2025 NEW YORK – Genesis, the…

    BTS, driver, Genesis, Hyundai
  • Hyundai’s nuclear-grade steel earns US quality certification

    Apr 16, 2025
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    Hyundai’s nuclear-grade steel earns US quality certification

    A stack of steel plates at Hyundai Steel’s plant in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province South Korean steelmaker Hyundai Steel Co.…

    Hyundai
  • Ex-US Congressman Drew Ferguson heads Hyundai’s Washington office

    Apr 15, 2025
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    Ex-US Congressman Drew Ferguson heads Hyundai’s Washington office

    Hyundai Motor appoints Drew Ferguson, a former Republican congressman, as the head of its Washington office on April 15, 2025…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, North Korea
  • South Korean defense industry thrives on strong overseas demand

    Apr 15, 2025
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    South Korean defense industry thrives on strong overseas demand

    (Courtesy of Yonhap)  South Korea’s defense industry is expected to enjoy its heyday for a while after global demand for…

    Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Korean Art, Military, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel: winners in South Korea’s luxury market

    Apr 14, 2025
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    Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel: winners in South Korea’s luxury market

    A Louis Vuitton outlet in Seoul South Korea’s luxury goods market is becoming increasingly polarized, with ultra-high-end brands such as…

    Hyundai, LG, Lotte, LVMH, Seoul
  • NPS pours in $3.9 bn to buttress Korean stock market

    Apr 14, 2025
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    NPS pours in $3.9 bn to buttress Korean stock market

    South Korea’s National Pension Service, the country’s largest institutional investor, has come to the rescue of the local stock market,…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • With domestic dockyards fully booked, Korean shipbuilders turn overseas

    Apr 14, 2025
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    With domestic dockyards fully booked, Korean shipbuilders turn overseas

    HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding (HVS) in Khanh Hoa province As order books swell due to green shipping mandates, LNG demand…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Military, Samsung
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    South Korea-US joint space telescope SPHEREx successfully launched in March… Read more: Samsung gears up for foray into space infrastructure industry
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    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s cryptocurrency market surged to… Read more: S.Korea’s crypto market doubles to $77.5 bn as 20% of population trades
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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