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  • Japan’s Ishiba plans farewell visit to S.Korea for summit with Lee

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Japan’s Ishiba plans farewell visit to S.Korea for summit with Lee

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

    Alberta, Busan, G7, history, Japan, North Korea, Seoul, Tokyo
  • IVE Rei Named New Muse for FULLY Vegan Skincare, Bridging K-pop and Japanese Fashion Trends

    Sep 26, 2025
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    IVE Rei Named New Muse for FULLY Vegan Skincare, Bridging K-pop and Japanese Fashion Trends

    Photo Credits: FULLY Starship Entertainment IVE’s Rei has been officially announced as the new muse for the vegan skincare brand…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Korean won sinks amid US investment jitters; Seoul plans 24-hour FX trading

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Korean won sinks amid US investment jitters; Seoul plans 24-hour FX trading

    The Korea won tumbled past 1,410 against the US dollar on Sept. 26, 2025 for the first time since May…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • How Long Will Reddit Keep Pushing the Myth of Korean Gov’t Subsidies?

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Where on earth do people get the idea that the Korean government directly subsidizes cultural content, when government budgets are…

    Japan, K-pop
  • KBS: Students exposed to Sinophobic protests

    Sep 26, 2025
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    KBS: Students exposed to Sinophobic protests

    What’s the difference between this, and Zaitokukai’s anti-Korea protest in Japan? Except the targets being changed from Japanese-Korean to Chinese-Korean,…

    Japan, Protest
  • Trump says S.Korea’s $350 bn US investment ‘up front’ as Lutnick asks Seoul to pay more

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Trump says S.Korea’s $350 bn US investment ‘up front’ as Lutnick asks Seoul to pay more

    US President Donald Trump announces the Trump Gold Card, an investment immigration program, at the White House on Sept. 19,…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, Old Korea, Seoul
  • BAE173 pre-release teaser for ‘Will You Be My Girlfriend Just For One Day?’ blends K-pop romance with rising Korean × Japanese fashion

    Sep 25, 2025
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    BAE173 pre-release teaser for ‘Will You Be My Girlfriend Just For One Day?’ blends K-pop romance with rising Korean × Japanese fashion

    Photo Credits: PocketDol Studio BAE173 have unveiled the pre-release teaser image for their upcoming track “단 하루 하루만 내 여자친구가…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • GIC, Morgan Stanley snap up high-flying K-beauty stocks

    Sep 25, 2025
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    GIC, Morgan Stanley snap up high-flying K-beauty stocks

    Foreign visitors browse products at the 2025 Seoul International Cosmetics & Beauty Industry Expo at COEX in Seoul on May…

    Japan, Seoul
  • WJSN Dayoung Redefines K-pop Style in Rolling Stone Korea’s September 2025 Digital Cover

    Sep 25, 2025
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    WJSN Dayoung Redefines K-pop Style in Rolling Stone Korea’s September 2025 Digital Cover

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. Starship Entertainment WJSN’s Dayoung steps confidently into the solo spotlight with her recent feature on…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • S.Korea’s Lee presses US Treasury Secretary Bessent on ‘rational’ tariff deal, currency swap line

    Sep 25, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee presses US Treasury Secretary Bessent on ‘rational’ tariff deal, currency swap line

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during their meeting at the South Korean permanent…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, request, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • JEON SOMI Named New Face of Concept Korea Linking K-pop Star Power with Japanese Fashion Trends

    Sep 25, 2025
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    JEON SOMI Named New Face of Concept Korea Linking K-pop Star Power with Japanese Fashion Trends

    Photo Credits: DAZED KOREA. CONCEPT KOREA. THE BLACK LABEL JEON SOMI has been named the newest ambassador for “Concept Korea,”…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • 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
  • H1-KEY Embraces Retro Summer Elegance in “君は夏だった (Summer Was You)” MV with a Japanese Fashion Aesthetic

    Sep 25, 2025
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    Photo Credits: Choi Creative Lab H1-KEY have once again proven their unique charm with the release of their music video…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • Cosmosy Radiates Romantic Flair in “Princess=Kiss” with Dream like Charm

    Sep 25, 2025
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    Cosmosy Radiates Romantic Flair in “Princess=Kiss” with Dream like Charm

    Photo Credits: NTT Docomo Studio & Live. Sony Music Japan Cosmosy’s launch into the music scene with “Princess=Kiss” has sparked…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea, China, Japan’s drastic ethylene capacity cut boosts hope for industry rebound

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Korea, China, Japan’s drastic ethylene capacity cut boosts hope for industry rebound

    An LG Chem petrochemical plant in Korea East Asia’s petrochemical industry is entering its largest restructuring in decades, with planned…

    history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Seoul
  • Accidentally discovered Jeju buckwheat products – surprisingly good! 🌾

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Hi everyone! 👋 While browsing an online shop out of curiosity (I was actually looking at Japanese products), I randomly…

    Curiosity, Japan, Jeju
  • MEOVV’s Gawon embodies Parisian-cool in eyesmag × Maison Kitsuné September 2025 pictorial blending K-pop charisma with fashion aesthetics

    Sep 24, 2025
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    MEOVV’s Gawon embodies Parisian-cool in eyesmag × Maison Kitsuné September 2025 pictorial blending K-pop charisma with fashion aesthetics

    Photo Credits: The Black Label. eyesmag. Maison Kitsuné MEOVV’s Gawon steps into the spotlight once again, this time merging his…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Why Korea Feels Lacking as a Travel Destination

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Hello, I’m Korean. I’d like to bring up some sensitive points about my own country. Korea’s economic growth and convenient…

    Japan, Koreans, KT, travel
  • [고화질] 김완선 KIM WAN SUN 팩스뮤지카 – 리듬속의 그 춤을

    Sep 23, 2025
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    [고화질] 김완선 KIM WAN SUN 팩스뮤지카 – 리듬속의 그 춤을

    Pax Musica (팍스 뮤지카) – a concert of artists from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea in the 1980s and 1990s…

    Japan, Peace
  • What’s going on in your respective fandoms? (September 2025)

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone👋. It’s been quite a while since I made this post, so I’m back again. I’ll go first. For…

    BTS, Japan, Social Media, Suga
  • HYBE sets up 5th overseas unit in India to expand K-pop idol system 

    Sep 23, 2025
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    HYBE sets up 5th overseas unit in India to expand K-pop idol system 

    KATSEYE, a multinational girl group, was created under HYBE’s idol nurturing system HYBE Co., South Korea’s entertainment powerhouse behind the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop
  • CJ Group steps up European push with K-entertainment

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

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

    CJ Cheiljedang, germany, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food
  • Celltrion wins Japan nod for Avtozma, first Actemra copy

    Sep 22, 2025
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    Celltrion wins Japan nod for Avtozma, first Actemra copy

    Avtozma (Courtesy of Celltrion)  Celltrion Inc. secured Japanese approval for Avtozma, the first biosimilar of Roche’s autoimmune drug Actemra in…

    Japan
  • 2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Sep 22, 2025
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    2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music The announcement fans have been waiting for has finally arrived—BIGHIT MUSIC has released the official video…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Why NCT wish spend more time performing and promoting in Korea than japan?

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since majority of the members are japanese i tought they supposed to be a unit of NCT that’s exclusive for…

    Japan, purpose
  • international boarding high schoolsschool

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What is required to get into these schools, especially in Asia, Korea, Japan, etc. English level, prices, etc. Can anyone…

    Japan
  • What do you think about JYPE prioritizing good attitude above skills and visuals in trainees?

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just watched a Chimchakman podcast episode that was uploaded some months ago where NMIXX were the guests. At one…

    Advice, Crime, Discussion, Japan
  • ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Sep 21, 2025
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    ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Photo Credits: Seoul Metro Government. Belift Lab. (Korea) Virgin Music Group (Japan). Geffen Records (USA) ENHYPEN has stepped into a…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, travel
  • CORTIS Releases ‘JoyRide’ MV: A Reverse Journey Through Youthful Freedom and Musical Creativity.

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo/Video Credits: Big Hit Music CORTIS has unveiled their music video for “JoyRide,” a captivating track from their debut EP…

    family, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG
  • This is why people think Korea is a dystopia.

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/20/inside-saturday-south-korea-gender-war Read this article on the guardian today…and let me just say that I am astounded by the lack of…

    Japan, Politics
  • Unveiling CORTIS: KT’s Audacious Collaboration With iPhone 17 Pro Sets a New Tech Hype [ Advertising Commercial]

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: Apple. KT Corp. Big Hit Music There’s a tangible buzz across tech and K-pop spaces as the new…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Shopping
  • IVE Leeseo Stuns in fastpaper x Matin Kim September 2025 “RUN & RESET” Pictorial

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE Leeseo Stuns in fastpaper x Matin Kim September 2025 “RUN & RESET” Pictorial

    Photo Credits: fastpaper. Matin Kim. Startship Entertainment IVE’s youngest star Leeseo steps into a new era of youthful confidence in…

    Japan, K-pop
  • S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Sep 21, 2025
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    S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Osaka in 2019 (Courtesy of Yonhap) US President Donald Trump…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • tripleS “Password” Music Video Unlocks Hidden Secrets and Emotional Storms in the New Japanese K-pop Single

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    tripleS “Password” Music Video Unlocks Hidden Secrets and Emotional Storms in the New Japanese K-pop Single

    Photo Credits: MODHAUS Sony Music Japan (JP) tripleS is pushing creative boundaries again with their latest single “Password,” a track and…

    Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Perspectives
  • Slay Your K-pop Audition: Avoid These Online Video Mistakes and Shine with Confidence, Clean Setup, and Authentic Vibes for 2025 Auditions

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Slay Your K-pop Audition: Avoid These Online Video Mistakes and Shine with Confidence, Clean Setup, and Authentic Vibes for 2025 Auditions

    Photo Credits: ADOR. NME (Hero Image) Ok, fam — so you’re ready to chase your K-pop dream and nail that…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT
  • JO1 10th Single ‘Handz In My Pocket’ Concept Photos and DREAM FESTIVAL 2025 Lineup Featuring ATEEZ, NiziU & More

    Sep 20, 2025
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    JO1 10th Single ‘Handz In My Pocket’ Concept Photos and DREAM FESTIVAL 2025 Lineup Featuring ATEEZ, NiziU & More

    Photo Credits: LAPONE Entertainment JO1, the groundbreaking Japanese-Korean boy group, is poised for another dynamic chapter with the upcoming release…

    Japan, K-pop
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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