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  • ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Aug 10, 2025
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    ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment. Warner Music Japan ITZY is set to deepen their connection with fans through their highly anticipated…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • Hyundai overtakes Volkswagen as world’s No. 2 profitable carmaker

    Aug 10, 2025
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    Hyundai overtakes Volkswagen as world’s No. 2 profitable carmaker

    Hyundai Motor Co.’s sport utility vehicles – the Kona (from left), the Tucson and the Santa Fe (File photo by…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Seoul
  • Bubble Gum Dreams: Kep1er’s Fresh Era and Unstoppable Journey in K-Pop’s Spotlight

    Aug 9, 2025
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    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
  • Aussie developer The Living Company targets Korean residential market

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Aussie developer The Living Company targets Korean residential market

    Stephen Gaitanos (left) and Craig Carracher AM, The Living Company’s founders & joint CEOs pose for a photo at the…

    family, Japan, purpose, Seoul
  • SM Entertainment peaked as a company in 2018 and I can’t see how they will top it

    Aug 8, 2025
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    Everyone always has their opinions about when was the best year/era to be a kpop fan. But when I was…

    Japan
  • Defense chiefs of South Korea, Japan agree on continued security cooperation in phone call

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Defense chiefs of South Korea, Japan agree on continued security cooperation in phone call

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    Japan
  • Has there been a kpop idol that switched to jpop?

    Aug 7, 2025
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    I feel like there a good number of idols that have come from Japanese idol groups and joined kpop groups…

    Japan
  • Director James Cameron is set to direct a movie centered around the suffering Japan experienced as a result of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But Korean fans seem less than thrilled at the news.

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Director James Cameron is set to direct a movie centered around the suffering Japan experienced as a result of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But Korean fans seem less than thrilled at the news.

    James Cameron, the filmmaker most notable for his blockbuster epics such as <The Terminator>, <Titanic>, and <Avatar>, has announced he…

    Japan, Justice, World War
  • Samsung to make Apple chips in US

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Samsung to make Apple chips in US

    Samsung’s chip plant in Austin, Texas (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  The global memory chip powerhouse Samsung Electronics Co. will produce…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Japan, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Social Media
  • Step-by-Step Guide: HYBE x Geffen ‘WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE’ Audition Process

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Hero Photo Credit: HYBE. Geffen The “HYBE x GEFFEN & ABEMA – Japan Audition Program: WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE”…

    Japan
  • Where and when to get the best autumn foliage in Korea?

    Aug 6, 2025
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    I am planning a trip to South Korea and Japan for 23 nights around October and November 2025. I roughly…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Dollar store Daiso bucks retail slump, surpasses E-Mart, Lotte in valuation

    Aug 6, 2025
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    Dollar store Daiso bucks retail slump, surpasses E-Mart, Lotte in valuation

    Daiso, the largest discount store chain in South Korea, has turned the broader slump in offline retail into a growth…

    driver, Japan, K-pop, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • Hitachi mulls sale of Japanese appliance unit, Samsung potential buyer: Nikkei

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Hitachi mulls sale of Japanese appliance unit, Samsung potential buyer: Nikkei

    (File photo downloaded from Hitachi Global Life Solutions’ website) Japanese conglomerate Hitachi is considering selling its domestic home appliance subsidiary…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Aug 4, 2025
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    MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Photo Credits: W Korea. FENDI. THE BLACK LABEL Anna of MEOVV takes center stage as the digital cover model for…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media, Tokyo
  • We just had one of the craziest weekends for k-pop girl group live shows in YEARS, let’s look back at it

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Pretty much all the top active girl groups in K-pop performed this weekend. I’ve tried to watch as much as…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Photo Credits. HOWLING Entertainment The upcoming 2025 Link Kpop Festival in Tokyo is set to deliver an electric jolt to…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, purpose, Tokyo
  • It’s ridiculously dumb not having the whole Lollapalooza screaming “Shy, shy, shy”: Twice early discography doesn’t receive enough love

    Aug 3, 2025
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    I know Twice have grown up and probably don’t like their early singles too much, but I find too amusing…

    BTS, Japan
  • Do you listen to the whole repackage album or just the new songs?

    Aug 3, 2025
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    As the title says; when your favorite group has a repackage do you just listen to the new songs or…

    Japan
  • Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Foreign tourists browse skincare products at a pharmacy in Seoul On the afternoon of July 31, a sign at the…

    Japan, Koreans, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism
  • Winners & Losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Winners & Losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain

    US President Donald Trump (center) poses for a photo with South Korean government officials after agreeing on a new tariff…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Social Media
  • IVE’s Rei Stuns in KNIGHT Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-pop’s Style Icon Meets Chinese Fashion Powerhouse

    Jul 31, 2025
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    IVE’s Rei Stuns in KNIGHT Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial: K-pop’s Style Icon Meets Chinese Fashion Powerhouse

    Photo Credits: KNIGHT Magazine. Starship Entertainment In a dazzling display of contemporary style and cross-cultural appeal, IVE’s Rei graces the…

    Celebrity, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Seoul rallies corporate titans in all-out bid to ward off US tariffs

    Jul 30, 2025
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    Seoul rallies corporate titans in all-out bid to ward off US tariffs

    US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (center on left) and South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (second…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Ewha, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • Baegui 백의 ( 白衣 ) White clothes, widely worn by the people of Korea

    Jul 30, 2025
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    Baegui 백의 ( 白衣 ) White clothes, widely worn by the people of Korea

    Baegui 백의 ( 白衣 )White clothes, widely worn by the people of Korea.Baegui (Kor. 백의, Chin. 白衣, lit. white clothes)…

    Crime, Goguryeo, Goryeo, history, Japan, Joseon, Koreans
  • Samsung Chairman Lee heads to US as chips become key trade leverage

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Samsung Chairman Lee heads to US as chips become key trade leverage

    Lee Jae-yong (left), chairman of Samsung Electronics, met with President Lee Jae-myung at a group meeting with other business leaders…

    Discussion, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • 21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    Jul 29, 2025
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    21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    In June 1945, as Imperial Japan was losing a brutal war against the United States, Korean support for the empire…

    family, history, Japan, Korean House, korean names, Korean War, Koreans, Military, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Is the Rebuilt Gyeongbokgung authentic?

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Is the Rebuilt Gyeongbokgung authentic?

    From what i looked up while learning about korean history Gyeongbokgung was destroyed by japan and rebuilt in the 1990s…

    history, Japan, Korean History, Question
  • Bingsu 빙수

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Bingsu 빙수

    I enjoyed this shaved ice more than Japanese shaved ice which is too big. I also love the ice-cold corn…

    Japan
  • Stray Kids held the most attended K-pop concerts at Stade de France

    Jul 28, 2025
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    For their concert in Paris at Stade de France, over 121,000 tickets were sold for two sold-out shows, setting a…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Hanwha vice chairman joins S.Korean delegation to avert US tariffs

    Jul 28, 2025
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    Hanwha vice chairman joins S.Korean delegation to avert US tariffs

    Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan (third from right) poses for a photo with US officials visiting Hanwha Ocean dockyards…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s foreigner-only casinos on a roll as Chinese arrivals surge

    Jul 28, 2025
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    S.Korea’s foreigner-only casinos on a roll as Chinese arrivals surge

    The facade of Jeju Dream Tower (Courtesy of Lotte Tour Development) The drop amount, or gaming chip purchases, at South…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, K-pop, Lotte, Seoul, Tourism
  • K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific

    Jul 27, 2025
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    K-beauty boom propels APR ahead of LG H&H, closing gap with AmorePacific

    APR’s factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province APR Co., South Korea’s fast-growing beauty company, has outpaced the country’s second-largest cosmetics firm…

    Japan, Joseon, KT, LG, Social Media
  • The state of kpop survival show in current times

    Jul 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ll start off by saying I don’t actively consume survival shows and the last one I followed religiously was Treasure…

    Japan, LG
  • Seoul signals agricultural market access on tariff talks table amid intensifying US trade pressure

    Jul 25, 2025
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    Seoul signals agricultural market access on tariff talks table amid intensifying US trade pressure

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac brief on a trade strategy meeting…

    Busan, Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • Seoul likely to miss US tariff deal deadline as Washington abruptly cancels 2+2 trade talks

    Jul 24, 2025
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    Seoul likely to miss US tariff deal deadline as Washington abruptly cancels 2+2 trade talks

    Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (center) drops his planned trip to the US as Washington aruptly cancels bilateral trade talks The…

    automotive, BTS, Busan, Donald Trump, fail, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Hanjin Jeju Pure Water

    Jul 24, 2025
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    Hanjin Jeju Pure Water

    By far my favorite soft water 💧 of all time! Better than anything I have had in Japan. Jeju Pure…

    Japan, Jeju
  • Artificial feeling and semi-finished products

    Jul 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi gang. I love watching videos on youtube of street food or cooking from the perspective of the kitchen and…

    germany, Japan, Koreans
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    Steel products stacked at Pyeongtaek Port in Gyeonggi Province, South… Read more: Korea’s steel to suffer more as EU plans to cut import quotas, double tariffs
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    (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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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