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  • Bomb threats heighten public anxiety as authorities scramble for leads

    Aug 30, 2025
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    Bomb threats heighten public anxiety as authorities scramble for leads

    Bomb threats were sent to seven high schools in Seoul on Thursday alone, marking another wave of anonymous threats that…

    Ewha, Japan, Jeju, Parents, Seoul, Warning
  • IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Aug 29, 2025
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    IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover

    Photo Credits: SuperELLE China. Starship Entertainment There is a magic that follows Jang Wonyoung wherever she goes, and SuperELLE China has captured…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, Photography, study
  • GOT7’s Jinyoung Brings Modern Elegance to GQ Korea and Brunello Cucinelli’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Aug 29, 2025
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    GOT7’s Jinyoung Brings Modern Elegance to GQ Korea and Brunello Cucinelli’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Brunello Cucinelli. Kakao Entertainment When art meets fashion, the results are often fleeting, but sometimes a…

    Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Photography, study
  • Hong Eunchae, LE SSERAFIM’s luminous maknae, singer-songwriter and MC, is officially the ambassador of luxury fragrance house VASILISA

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Hong Eunchae, LE SSERAFIM’s luminous maknae, singer-songwriter and MC, is officially the ambassador of luxury fragrance house VASILISA

    ““Eunchae makes the invisible visible — scent as silhouette.”” Photo Credits: VASILISA. SOURCE MUSIC Hong Eunchae (홍은채; or simply Eunchae)…

    Japan, study
  • Minnie for DAZED Korea x Calvin Klein – A Study in Soft Power and Denim Minimalism

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Minnie for DAZED Korea x Calvin Klein – A Study in Soft Power and Denim Minimalism

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Calvin Klein. CUBE Entertainment There’s a peculiar electricity when a performer known for her ethereal stage…

    Advertisement, Japan, Seoul, study
  • Must-do in Korea: Skincare, even for Kim Kardashian

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Must-do in Korea: Skincare, even for Kim Kardashian

    Myeongdong at the heart of Seoul bustles with foreign visitors Kim Kardashian, one of the world’s most influential celebrities with…

    Japan, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Seventeen sells out Hong Kong’s largest stadium, proving unrivaled ticket power

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Seventeen sells out Hong Kong’s largest stadium, proving unrivaled ticket power

    Seventeen has once again demonstrated its global clout, selling out Hong Kong’s largest stadium within hours. Pledis Entertainment said Thursday…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • N.Korea’s Kim Jong Un to debut on multilateral diplomatic stage in China; summit with Xi, Putin likely

    Aug 29, 2025
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    N.Korea’s Kim Jong Un to debut on multilateral diplomatic stage in China; summit with Xi, Putin likely

    Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to a Pyongyang art…

    cold war, Donald Trump, Japan, Military, North Korea, Peace, Putin, Pyongyang, Seoul, Stress, travel, Vladimir Putin, World War
  • Tomorrow’s Elegance: HueningKai for NYLON Japan, October 2025

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Tomorrow’s Elegance: HueningKai for NYLON Japan, October 2025

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music. NYLON Japan “Fashion as manifesto. Stardom as philosophy.” In the ever-shifting language of fashion editorials, there…

    Japan, K-pop, Politics, Seoul, Suga
  • KATSEYE Sets the Stage in FLAUNT’s 200th Issue with Bold September Cover and Pictorial

    Aug 28, 2025
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    KATSEYE Sets the Stage in FLAUNT’s 200th Issue with Bold September Cover and Pictorial

    Photo Credits: FLAUNT Magazine. HYBE. Geffen “This cover marks not just a celebration of the past, but a vision of…

    history, Japan, Photography, Seoul
  • ASC2NT Heralds New Era with ‘BLOOMED’ Album Release and Exclusive Live Tour Across Japan

    Aug 28, 2025
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    ASC2NT Heralds New Era with ‘BLOOMED’ Album Release and Exclusive Live Tour Across Japan

    Photo Credits: NEWWAYS Company “More than a concert — it’s a journey of growth.” ASC2NT announced their highly anticipated album…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • S.Korea-US summit yields no joint statement amid split on auto tariffs, MFN status

    Aug 28, 2025
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    S.Korea-US summit yields no joint statement amid split on auto tariffs, MFN status

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) in the Oval Office at the White House on Aug. 25, 2025 WASHINGTON…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, request, Seoul
  • Kep1er postpones China fan concert, dashing hopes of easing Korean Wave ban

    Aug 28, 2025
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    Kep1er postpones China fan concert, dashing hopes of easing Korean Wave ban

    Kep1er K-pop girl group Kep1er has postponed its upcoming fan concert in China, reigniting doubts over the easing of Beijing’s…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • K-beauty giant LG H&H puts Coca-Cola bottling unit, other beverage assets up for sale

    Aug 28, 2025
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    K-beauty giant LG H&H puts Coca-Cola bottling unit, other beverage assets up for sale

    Coca-Cola drinks on display at a Costco outlet in Seoul LG H&H Co., South Korea’s second-largest cosmetics firm after Amorepacific…

    fail, Japan, LG, Seoul
  • TWICE’s Sana Shares a Day in Her Life Through New ALO Fashion Film [Commercial Film]

    Aug 28, 2025
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    TWICE’s Sana Shares a Day in Her Life Through New ALO Fashion Film [Commercial Film]

    Photo Credits: ALOYoga. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Sana has offered fans an intimate look into her daily life through her latest…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Blockxy: The Dramatic New Wave of K-pop – Introducing the Rising Girl Group and Their Debut ‘On a night like this’ – [Music Video]

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Blockxy (블록시) is a newly debuted K-pop girl group that made a splash in August 2025 with their first mini…

    history, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • “Seventeen’s Rise: How K-Pop’s Creative Powerhouses Crossed Into Fashion”

    Aug 27, 2025
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    “Seventeen’s Rise: How K-Pop’s Creative Powerhouses Crossed Into Fashion”

    Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment The K-pop group Seventeen has a compelling history that underscores their evolution into one of the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Get Ready With Me: Mingyu’s New Era of Effortless Opulence in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, Today, 28 August 2025

    Aug 27, 2025
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    Get Ready With Me: Mingyu’s New Era of Effortless Opulence in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, Today, 28 August 2025

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Singapore.  Pledis Entertainment. Calvin Klein “Elegance, reframed: Mingyu makes the ritual of getting ready a performance…

    Japan, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • Teen Top Announces 2025 Japan ‘Just 15, Just Teen Top’ Fan Fanmeeting and Album Release Events [Tokyo/Osaka]

    Aug 27, 2025
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    Teen Top Announces 2025 Japan ‘Just 15, Just Teen Top’ Fan Fanmeeting and Album Release Events [Tokyo/Osaka]

    Photo Credits: TOP MEDIA Teen Top is preparing to bring an unforgettable experience to fans in Japan as they announce…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Aespa Unveils Striking Teaser for 6th Mini Album “Rich Man

    Aug 27, 2025
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    Aespa Unveils Striking Teaser for 6th Mini Album “Rich Man

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment The anticipation surrounding aespa’s upcoming sixth mini album, Rich Man, has been amplified with the release of…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, KT, Seoul
  • ZEROBASEONE Unveils Striking Teaser Posters for Seoul Kickoff of 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour

    Aug 27, 2025
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    ZEROBASEONE Unveils Striking Teaser Posters for Seoul Kickoff of 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour

    Photo Credits: WAKEONE (Korea). Lapone Entertainment (Japan) As the anticipation surrounding ZEROBASEONE’s world tour grows louder, the release of the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • BTS RM Stuns in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s September 2025 Preview with Bottega Veneta

    Aug 27, 2025
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    BTS RM Stuns in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s September 2025 Preview with Bottega Veneta

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Bottega Veneta. BIGHIT MUSIC BTS leader Kim Namjoon, widely known as RM, continues to redefine…

    BTS, Japan, Seoul
  • LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae Showcases Fresh Energy in Cosmopolitan Sports Korea x ASICS No. 1 Issue Pictorials

    Aug 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae Showcases Fresh Energy in Cosmopolitan Sports Korea x ASICS No. 1 Issue Pictorials

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Sports Korea. ASICS Korea. Source Music. EMI Records Japan Cosmopolitan Sports Korea’s debut issue is already making…

    Japan
  • Yves Stuns in Rolling Stone Japan August 2025 Pictorial with Striking Elegance

    Aug 26, 2025
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    Yves Stuns in Rolling Stone Japan August 2025 Pictorial with Striking Elegance

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Japan. Paix Per Mil. GOLDEN MOON In the August 2025 issue of Rolling Stone Japan, Yves steps…

    Japan
  • Lee, Trump end first summit on cordial note, but questions remain

    Aug 26, 2025
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    Lee, Trump end first summit on cordial note, but questions remain

    South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after their…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, Military, North Korea, Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President

    Aug 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump Rants About “Comfort Women” While Meeting with Foreign President

    President Donald Trump’s meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took an unexpected turn Monday when the U.S. leader decided…

    Crime, Donald Trump, history, Japan, Koreans, martial law, Military, modern history, North Korea, Prostitution, Sex, Tokyo, World War
  • S.Korea, US affirm partnership to usher in US shipbuilding, manufacturing renaissance

    Aug 26, 2025
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    S.Korea, US affirm partnership to usher in US shipbuilding, manufacturing renaissance

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (third from left) holds a summit with Donald Trump at the White House on…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Military, North Korea, Peace, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • tripleS Alpha Percent 2025 World Tour: Dates, Venues, and What Fans Can Expect in North America [Sean Healy Presents] + Tickets

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
  • X:IN Unveils Striking Group Concept Photos for “RRRUN” First Single Album

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    X:IN Unveils Striking Group Concept Photos for “RRRUN” First Single Album

    Photo Credit: BeBy Entertainment In the fast-paced world of K-pop, where visual storytelling is as vital as the music itself,…

    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
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  

    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT)  Korean dining chains are springing up across the US, fueled…

    Bibimbap, CJ Cheiljedang, Japan, Korean American, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Samyang
  • MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover Preview

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MONSTA X Takes Center Stage in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Autumn 2025 Cover Preview

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Starship entertainment MONSTA X is once again stealing hearts, this time through the pages of…

    BTS, Japan, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Numéro TOKYO x MINA: The Living Muse in Motion, Embodying Fendi’s Autumn/Winter Elegance Through the Lens of Modern Japan

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Numéro TOKYO x MINA: The Living Muse in Motion, Embodying Fendi’s Autumn/Winter Elegance Through the Lens of Modern Japan

    Photo Credits: Numero Tokyo Magazine. JYP Twice Japan “Autumn whispers, winter sharpens—her presence binds both.” The new Instagram update from Numéro…

    BTS, Japan, Tokyo
  • HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots

    Aug 25, 2025
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    HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots

    HD Hyundai Robotics participated in AUTOMATICA 2025, the world-renowned robotics exhibition held in Germany, in July 2025 (Courtesy of HD…

    germany, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Development, Korean Robotics
  • Please protect the Taegeukgi at Wplace!

    Aug 24, 2025
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    Please protect the Taegeukgi at Wplace!

    This is a website where people draw dot art on a map. Some Japanese users said they are planning a…

    Japan
  • BTS’s JIN Shines as Global Brand Ambassador in FRED’s ‘Catch the Sun’ Campaign Showcasing the Iconic Force 10 Collection

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS’s JIN Shines as Global Brand Ambassador in FRED’s ‘Catch the Sun’ Campaign Showcasing the Iconic Force 10 Collection

    “JIN Radiates for FRED“ The unveiling of FRED’s latest campaign marks a luminous moment in fine jewelry storytelling. With BTS’s…

    BTS, Japan
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  • NewJeans’ ETA tops 400 mn streams on Spotify despite hiatusOctober 8, 2025
    (Courtesy of ADOR, the label behind NewJeans) ETA, a popular… Read more: NewJeans’ ETA tops 400 mn streams on Spotify despite hiatus
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    The Pinkfong Company, the creator of the billion-view video Baby… Read more: Bio, semiconductor, content firms to reboot Korea’s IPO market
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    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF… Read more: Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio
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    Ginseng and other health food account for a quarter of… Read more: China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom
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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