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  • Lea’s Technicolor Feast: I.MET.U’s Global Muse Serves Up Fashion Hankook’s ‘Treats of Color’ Beauty Editorial

    Dec 14, 2025
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    Lea’s Technicolor Feast: I.MET.U’s Global Muse Serves Up Fashion Hankook’s ‘Treats of Color’ Beauty Editorial

    Photo Credit: Fashion Hankook. PI Corporation I.MET.U’s Lea dazzles in Fashion Hankook’s December 2025 issue with the “Treats of Color”…

    Japan, K-pop, LG
  • What do you think about the Japanese people who were in Korea after the liberation of Korea?

    Dec 14, 2025
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    What do you think about the Japanese people who were in Korea after the liberation of Korea?

    You won’t know history, so I will explain it to you. When Korea was a colony of Japan, the Korean…

    history, Japan, Koreans
  • IVE’s Liz Radiates Timeless Elegance with Cartier for L’OFFICIEL Singapore’s Dec/Jan 2026 Covers and Pictorial Reveal

    Dec 13, 2025
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    IVE’s Liz Radiates Timeless Elegance with Cartier for L’OFFICIEL Singapore’s Dec/Jan 2026 Covers and Pictorial Reveal

    Photo Credits: L’OFFICIEL Singapore. Cartier Starship Entertainment A New Muse of Modern Grace IVE’s Liz, celebrated for her ethereal visuals…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul
  • EXO Returns with 8th Album ‘REVERXE’: Superpowers, Nostalgia, and a New Universe

    Dec 13, 2025
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    EXO Returns with 8th Album ‘REVERXE’: Superpowers, Nostalgia, and a New Universe

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment EXO is making a powerful comeback with their 8th full-length album, “REVERXE,” set for release in…

    Japan, LG
  • ILLIT Shine Beyond the Moment — HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Reveal a Fearless, Fashion‑Forward Vision for the Holidays

    Dec 12, 2025
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    ILLIT Shine Beyond the Moment — HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Reveal a Fearless, Fashion‑Forward Vision for the Holidays

    Photo Credits: HIGHSNOBIETY. BELIFT LAB ILLIT x Valentino: A Vision Defined by Youth and Bold Elegance Rising K‑pop sensation ILLIT take their…

    Gen Z, Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • ZEROBASEONE’s Radiant Charisma Captures anan Magazine Issue 2476 — A Visual Celebration Fans Won’t Want to Miss

    Dec 12, 2025
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    ZEROBASEONE’s Radiant Charisma Captures anan Magazine Issue 2476 — A Visual Celebration Fans Won’t Want to Miss

    Photo Credits: anan Magazine WAKEONE Entertainment ZEROBASEONE (ZB1), the dynamic nine-member group redefining the next era of K-pop, steps into…

    Japan, K-pop, KT
  • Japanese Priest Honored for Returning Joseon-Era Building

    Dec 11, 2025
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    Japanese Priest Honored for Returning Joseon-Era Building

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

    Japan, Joseon
  • What’s a powerful photo in K-pop history?

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The image is TVXQ’s performance at Tokyo Dome in 2009. They performed here for 2 days during “The Secret Code…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • 1st World Tour: EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER (Europe & UK + North America – Announcement Poster)

    Dec 8, 2025
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    1st World Tour: EPISODE 1: ZERO FRONTIER (Europe & UK + North America – Announcement Poster)

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Festival de Viña del Mar NMIXX is set to make history in 2026 by becoming the…

    history, Japan, K-pop
  • I feel like having a Southeast Asian member in a K-pop group has a significant impact.

    Dec 8, 2025
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    First, SEA is one of the biggest markets in the K-pop industry. They have strong national pride, they’re super active…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media
  • Japan’s presence in Korea’s film, music, performance scene rises as cultural exchanges flourish

    Dec 8, 2025
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    Japan’s presence in Korea’s film, music, performance scene rises as cultural exchanges flourish

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

    Japan
  • ADAP FCENM’s Debut: All Dreams Are Possible in 2026 with Stylish Concept Photos and a Promising New Journey

    Dec 6, 2025
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    ADAP FCENM’s Debut: All Dreams Are Possible in 2026 with Stylish Concept Photos and a Promising New Journey

    Photo Credits: FCENM ADAP, FCENM’s first boy group, is set to make waves in the K-pop scene with their 2026…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Sweet and Spicy BBQ sauceKPot

    Dec 6, 2025
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    I frequent my local KPot chain and love the place, their sauce bar is amazing. But one sauce is my…

    Japan
  • “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Dec 5, 2025
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    “The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened

    Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…

    Ancient Korea, BTS, Busan, Crime, Democracy, Discrimination, Ewha, fail, family, Feminism, history, Japan, Jeju, Korean History, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Prostitution, Pyongyang, Question, Sex, Sexual Harassment, travel
  • Korean noodles whose name I can’t remember, very slippery.

    Dec 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When I went to Japan, I went to a Korean restaurant and I don’t know what I ordered. They were…

    Japan
  • Jackson Wang Shines in ELLE Thailand x Cartier December 2025 Editorial

    Dec 5, 2025
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    Jackson Wang Shines in ELLE Thailand x Cartier December 2025 Editorial

    Photo Credits: ELLE Thailand Cartier JYP Entertainment GOT7’s Jackson Wang graces the December 2025 issue of ELLE Thailand, fronting a…

    Japan, K-pop
  • How Japan is losing its top position in the culture wars to South Korea

    Dec 5, 2025
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    How Japan is losing its top position in the culture wars to South Korea

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

    Japan
  • Inside SAY MY NAME’s Stunning &Our Vibe 3rd EP Concept Photos: A Vogue-Style Fashion & Hair Breakdown of the 2025 K-Pop Comeback

    Dec 4, 2025
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    Inside SAY MY NAME’s Stunning &Our Vibe 3rd EP Concept Photos: A Vogue-Style Fashion & Hair Breakdown of the 2025 K-Pop Comeback

    Photo Credits: iNKODE SAY MY NAME’s &Our Vibe: A New Chapter in Cinematic Pop-Fashion Storytelling SAY MY NAME returns with…

    history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, Photography
  • MISAMO’s PLAY: A High-Fashion Ode to Strength, Softness, and Sophistication  [Concept Photos]

    Dec 4, 2025
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    MISAMO’s PLAY: A High-Fashion Ode to Strength, Softness, and Sophistication  [Concept Photos]

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment MISAMO’s first full-length Japanese album, PLAY, arrives as a high-fashion crescendo in the group’s evolving narrative,…

    history, Japan
  • FIFTY FIFTY’s Winter Reinvention: Inside MAPS JAPAN Vol.7, Where Minimalist Tailoring Meets Cinematic K‑Pop Glamour

    Dec 3, 2025
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    FIFTY FIFTY’s Winter Reinvention: Inside MAPS JAPAN Vol.7, Where Minimalist Tailoring Meets Cinematic K‑Pop Glamour

    Photo Credits: MAPS Japan ATTRAKT FIFTY FIFTY’s MAPS JAPAN 2025 Winter Issue Vol.7 pictorial captures the group at a turning…

    BTS, history, Japan, KT, Photography, Seoul
  • What’s going on in your respective fandoms? (December 2025)

    Dec 3, 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.…

    BTS, Japan, Justice
  • Japan’s millitary “comfort women” system

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Japan’s millitary “comfort women” system

    Hello, I’m a high school student from Seoul, South Korea. Please understand if I’m a bit inexperienced on Reddit, as…

    history, Japan, Koreans, Medical, Military, Seoul, Sex
  • Korean Christians, how do you read Yu Jie’s call to forgive Japan?

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Korean Christians, how do you read Yu Jie’s call to forgive Japan?

    I recently came across an article by Yu Jie published in The Asia-Pacific Journal back in 2008: “The Anti-Japanese Resistance…

    Crime, Japan, Perspectives
  • CNBLUE 2026 ‘3LOGY’ World Tour in Oceania: Melbourne, Sydney & Auckland Dates, Band History, Discography and How to Get Tickets

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    CNBLUE 2026 ‘3LOGY’ World Tour in Oceania: Melbourne, Sydney & Auckland Dates, Band History, Discography and How to Get Tickets

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment (에프엔씨엔터테인먼트)  2026 ‘3LOGY’ Oceania dates The 2026 CNBLUE LIVE WORLD TOUR ‘3LOGY’ in Oceania brings the…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Suga, travel
  • Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    Dec 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    16,000 Koreans Forcibly Mobilized to Sakhalin During Japanese Colonialism Half of Sakhalin’s Koreans May Have Been Massacred During World War…

    Controversy, Crime, germany, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Koreans, Punishment, Social Media, World War
  • BTS’s Jungkook Ignites Rolling Stone UK’s December 2025 Cover: A Global, High-Fashion Preview of the Next BTS Era

    Dec 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS’s Jungkook Ignites Rolling Stone UK’s December 2025 Cover: A Global, High-Fashion Preview of the Next BTS Era

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone UK. BigHit Music Jungkook of BTS is set to front the December 2025 issue of Rolling…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, Seoul, Suga
  • MAMA AWARDS 2025: JO1 performed so great

    Nov 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejhXf-hV_L8 They are a Japanese group named JO1, they performed at MAMA today and their performance was absolutely breath taking.…

    Japan
  • The sound of the 5th Generation has been amazing

    Nov 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s ILLIT of course, my favorite overall. It’s all just so girly, I can’t not be put in a better…

    Discussion, Japan
  • Join GALACTIKA: Seeking Visionary A&R to Craft the Next Global K-Pop Sound from the Heart of Seoul

    Nov 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Join GALACTIKA: Seeking Visionary A&R to Craft the Next Global K-Pop Sound from the Heart of Seoul

    Photo Credits: Galactika Records GALACTIKA* is the creative powerhouse behind countless K-pop icons — ITZY’s “WANNABE” and “DALLA DALLA,” TXT’s…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Korean cuisine outside of Korean barbecue?

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    A long time ago, I watched an episode of Iron Chef with Korean chef Lee Myung-Suk. When the episode was…

    Japan, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food
  • Anyone know any konbini with public grill outside?

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i remember seeing a video of it (forgot was it on instagram or youtube, can’t find them), the small group…

    Japan
  • Japan cancels AESPA due to a lamp…….

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just have to bring this up to discuss, tell me your thoughts, feelings, etc. So, in May of 2022…

    Japan, purpose
  • Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Nov 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Photo Credits: Galactika Records Feeldog, the multifaceted artist formerly of UNB and BIGSTAR, has fans buzzing with the unveiling of…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea ATTRAKT In the crisp pages of Arena Homme+ Korea’s December 2025 issue, FIFTY FIFTY emerges…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, study, Tokyo
  • Kiiras is probably in my Top 5 GGs this year. Their talent is insane

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Their latest comeback BANG BANG hit 10mil views recently and I’m so happy for them. If you haven’t heard it…

    Japan, K-pop
  • In light of the recent posts spreading positivity, I’d like to praise Babymonster and their continued growth as we near the end of the year.

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BM debuted as the first GG in YGE since BP, and with that comes very high expectations and standards to…

    Japan
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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