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  • Hyundai Motor beats Toyota to rank 33rd on Time’s World’s Best Companies 2025 list

    Oct 20, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor beats Toyota to rank 33rd on Time’s World’s Best Companies 2025 list

    Hyundai Motor Co. has been named South Korea’s top-performing company in Time magazine’s annual ranking of the World’s Best Companies…

    automotive, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Nvidia, Survey
  • I just read what happened to the Hyundai workers wrongfully arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

    Oct 18, 2025
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    I have no words. Please keep in mind that roughly 77 million out of 330 million of Americans voted for…

    Hyundai
  • K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers

    Oct 17, 2025
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    K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers

    KPop Demon Hunters-themed GS25 convenience store in Seoul  South Korean retailers are pinning their hopes on a wave of foreign…

    driver, Hyundai, K-pop, Lotte, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Third-generation heir Chung Kisun appointed chairman of HD Hyundai

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Third-generation heir Chung Kisun appointed chairman of HD Hyundai

    Chung Kisun is a grandson of the late Hyundai Group founder and Chairman Chung Ju-yung Chung Kisun, vice chairman of…

    family, Hyundai
  • Kia gears up electrification with new EV models and factory upgrades

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Kia gears up electrification with new EV models and factory upgrades

    The Kia EV6 on display at LA Auto Show 2024 Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, is accelerating its transition…

    Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Oct 16, 2025
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    South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (from left to…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Oct 15, 2025
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    S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Air Liquide’s East Asia Pacific Cluster CEO Park Il-yong (Courtesy of Air Liquide) South Korea, home to the world’s top…

    Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • China sanctions Hanwha’s US affiliates amid escalating Beijing-Washington trade dispute

    Oct 14, 2025
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    China sanctions Hanwha’s US affiliates amid escalating Beijing-Washington trade dispute

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (center) and Kim Dong-kwan (right, beside Lee), vice chairman of Hanwha Group, at opening…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Seoul, Warning
  • US data analytics giant Palantir CEO meets with Korean tech chiefs behind curtain

    Oct 14, 2025
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    US data analytics giant Palantir CEO meets with Korean tech chiefs behind curtain

    KT CEO Kim Young-shub (left) and Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp shake hands at the AX Leader Summit in Seoul…

    Discussion, Hyundai, KT, Military, POSCO, Seoul
  • CATL chief to meet Hyundai Motor head, CEOs of Korean rivals, battery materials firms

    Oct 13, 2025
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    CATL chief to meet Hyundai Motor head, CEOs of Korean rivals, battery materials firms

    Hyundai’s Kona, an electric SUV, runs on CATL’s batteries Robin Zeng, founder and chairman of Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Parents
  • IMM poised to buy $420 mn stake in Boryeong LNG Terminal from SK Innovation

    Oct 10, 2025
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    IMM poised to buy $420 mn stake in Boryeong LNG Terminal from SK Innovation

    Boryeong LNG Terminal is a 50:50 joint venture between SK Innovation and GS Energy IMM Investment Corp., a South Korean…

    Hyundai, Seoul
  • Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    Oct 9, 2025
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    Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Foreign investors have emerged as the standout winners in South Korea’s equity market this year, as…

    Chuseok, CJ Cheiljedang, Hyundai, Japan, Kakao, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • South Korean banks turn to India as post-China growth frontier

    Oct 9, 2025
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    South Korean banks turn to India as post-China growth frontier

    People inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus during rush hours in Mumbai, India (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s top commercial banks…

    Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s steel to suffer more as EU plans to cut import quotas, double tariffs

    Oct 8, 2025
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    Korea’s steel to suffer more as EU plans to cut import quotas, double tariffs

    Steel products stacked at Pyeongtaek Port in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on Oct. 8, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s…

    Hyundai, Japan, Pohang, POSCO, Seoul
  • 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
  • Gangnam 1960s – 1970s

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Gangnam 1960s – 1970s

    1st pic: Construction of Apgujeong Hyundai Apartment Complex in the 70s 2nd pic: Construction of Cheongdam neighborhood in the 70s…

    Hyundai, Samsung
  • Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy

    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, on Wednesday lowered the…

    automotive, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Seoul
  • Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end

    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of its Polish drive motor core plant in Brzeg, Opole Region,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Pohang, POSCO
  • Hyundai, Kia set record US sales in Q3 as green cars defy tariff threat

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Hyundai, Kia set record US sales in Q3 as green cars defy tariff threat

    Hyundai Palisade (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. posted record quarterly sales in the US in…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Hyundai in a catch-22 as it absorbs U.S. tariffs, but no price hike proves costly

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Hyundai in a catch-22 as it absorbs U.S. tariffs, but no price hike proves costly

    submitted by /u/madrobot52 [link] [comments]

    Hyundai
  • US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    Oct 1, 2025
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    US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    South Korean and US officials discuss visa issuance for Koreans working in the US following the September detention of Korean…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Hyundai Mobis teams with Samsung, SK to push for Korean-made auto chips

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Hyundai Mobis teams with Samsung, SK to push for Korean-made auto chips

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Hyundai, Samsung
  • LG Elec eyes completion of Indian unit’s IPO process by October

    Sep 30, 2025
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    LG Elec eyes completion of Indian unit’s IPO process by October

    A rendered image of LG Electronics’ envisioned new home appliance plant in Sri City, India (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • POSCO, Tsingshan join forces to turn Indonesia into stainless hub

    Sep 26, 2025
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    POSCO, Tsingshan join forces to turn Indonesia into stainless hub

    POSCO’s integrated steel plant in Indonesia, Krakatau POSCO. (Courtesy of POSCO) POSCO, South Korea’s largest steelmaker, will build a stainless…

    Global Expansion, Hyundai, POSCO
  • LG Group chief urges ‘select and focus’ strategy to boost structural competitiveness

    Sep 25, 2025
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    LG Group chief urges ‘select and focus’ strategy to boost structural competitiveness

    LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (in a black shirt) inspects the air conditioner production line at LG Electronnics’ plant in…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Uplus
  • S.Korea says no US investments until visa, currency swap issues resolved

    Sep 25, 2025
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    S.Korea says no US investments until visa, currency swap issues resolved

    South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok South Korea has warned that unresolved visa disputes and currency swap issues with Washington…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Hyundai, Japan, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • South Korean shipbuilders poised to ride VLCC boom  

    Sep 23, 2025
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    South Korean shipbuilders poised to ride VLCC boom  

    Hanwha Ocean’s duel-fuel VLCC South Korea’s major shipbuilders are gearing up for a fresh wave of very large crude carrier…

    driver, Hyundai, Samsung
  • XPeng to drive into South Korea, fueling Chinese EV incursion

    Sep 23, 2025
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    XPeng to drive into South Korea, fueling Chinese EV incursion

    Xpeng’s P7 (Courtesy of XPeng)  XPeng Inc., often dubbed China’s Tesla, is set to open a local unit in South…

    Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Lee says US push for $340 bn cash fund could trigger crisis like 1997

    Sep 22, 2025
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    Lee says US push for $340 bn cash fund could trigger crisis like 1997

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) waves as he boards Air Force One on Sept. 22 en route to the United…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, North Korea, Nvidia, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor eyes Europe, India, China amid prolonged US tariff shock

    Sep 20, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor eyes Europe, India, China amid prolonged US tariff shock

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

    Hyundai
  • Samsung leads conglomerates in entry-level hiring for future growth

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Samsung leads conglomerates in entry-level hiring for future growth

    Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong (Left) shakes hands with Korean students participating the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 in France in…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Electronics, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy in talks to buy US shipyard

    Sep 18, 2025
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    South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy in talks to buy US shipyard

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    Hyundai
  • Tesla canceled, Hyundai GV70 chosen amid Georgia detention anger | Over 300 Koreans detained in Georgia; 59.2% disappointed with U.S. actions

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Tesla canceled, Hyundai GV70 chosen amid Georgia detention anger | Over 300 Koreans detained in Georgia; 59.2% disappointed with U.S. actions

    A South Korean consumer who had reserved a Tesla vehicle canceled the order in response to the mass detention of…

    automotive, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, netizens, purpose, Survey, travel
  • Hyundai Motor to double new hybrid models, hike investment to achieve 9% margin

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor to double new hybrid models, hike investment to achieve 9% margin

    Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz unveils the automaker’s business strategy at its first overseas CEO Day in New York on…

    automotive, Busan, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, travel
  • South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products bite

    Sep 18, 2025
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    South Korea moves to restructure steel sector as Chinese oversupply, quality Japanese products bite

    POSCO’s steel mill at Gwangyang Steelworks South Korea is planning a sweeping restructuring of its steel industry, with government-backed plans…

    automotive, fail, Hyundai, Japan, Pohang, POSCO, Seoul, Survey
  • S.Korean construction gear digs deeper into global gold rush

    Sep 18, 2025
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    S.Korean construction gear digs deeper into global gold rush

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  In Ethiopia’s Kurmuk gold field, some 750 kilometers northwest of the capital Addis Ababa, workers are…

    Hyundai, LG, study
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Latest Korean News

  • Ruling party nominates former liberal PM unopposed for Daegu mayorApril 3, 2026
    The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Friday picked… Read more: Ruling party nominates former liberal PM unopposed for Daegu mayor
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    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up… Read more: Trump raises pressure on Iran to make deal ‘before it is too late’
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    As ticket sales approached 16 million, the distributor of “The… Read more: ‘The King’s Warden’ unveils bittersweet soundtrack as film nears 16 mil. moviegoers
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    YONGIN, Gyeonggi Province — Since opening in 1976, Everland theme… Read more: Everland’s spring reinvention features upgraded safari, performances
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    “‘Bolero’ is the dance Russian audiences most want to see… Read more: ‘A dream I had set aside’: Korean ballet star Kim Ki-min excited to take on ‘Bolero’

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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