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  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    Feb 21, 2026
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    Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tomb

    ‘The King’s Warden’ is dominating cinemas. It’s also turning map apps into battlegrounds and a remote exile site into a…

    history, Joseon, K-pop, Kakao, LG, Naver, Tourism, travel
  • What’s the K-pop equivalent of the “Khia Asylum”?

    Feb 20, 2026
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    So for those who aren’t familiar with Stan Twitter lingo, the “Khia Asylum”, in my understanding, is a gag that…

    Fame, K-pop, LG
  • Will amount K-Pop tours in Europe increase/continue in 2026

    Feb 20, 2026
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    big companies like HYBE/SM/JYP just few years ago very often skipped Europe as a location for tours, back in 2023…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Seize Your K-Pop Dream: 2026 Audition Opportunities Await!

    Feb 20, 2026
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    Seize Your K-Pop Dream: 2026 Audition Opportunities Await!

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment. SM 글로벌 오디션 포스터 [사진=SM엔터테인먼트] Unleash Your Star Power: Master 2026 K-Pop Auditions for SM &…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa embody untouchable power in custom black couture for DEADLINE.

    Feb 20, 2026
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    Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa embody untouchable power in custom black couture for DEADLINE.

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment BLACKPINK’s third mini-album, DEADLINE, drops February 27, 2026, marking their boldest return yet after over three years…

    K-pop, Mystery
  • Jiwoo of NMIXX: The Sound of Becoming

    Feb 19, 2026
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    Jiwoo of NMIXX: The Sound of Becoming

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea JYP Entertainment. irecipe The Face of a New Tempo In February 2026, Cosmopolitan Korea unveils a digital collaboration…

    Gen Z, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, study, travel
  • Radiance Reimagined: Karina of aespa Glows in Chanel for Marie Claire Korea (February 2026)

    Feb 19, 2026
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    Radiance Reimagined: Karina of aespa Glows in Chanel for Marie Claire Korea (February 2026)

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Chanel Beauty Marie Claire Korea The Evolution of a Digital Icon Turned Timeless Muse Under studio…

    K-pop, Korean Art, Metaverse, Seoul
  • K-Food Icon ‘Gimbap’, A Line of Aesthetics That Captivates the Taste Buds of the World

    Feb 19, 2026
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    K-Food Icon ‘Gimbap’, A Line of Aesthetics That Captivates the Taste Buds of the World

    [Magazine Kave=Reporter Lee Tae-rim] Korean-style gimbap is not just a simple food, but a summary of ‘Korean food culture’ in…

    K-pop, Korean Food, Koreans
  • ‘The Rose: Come Back to Me’ traces Korean indie band’s rise, struggles

    Feb 19, 2026
    in News
    ‘The Rose: Come Back to Me’
 
traces Korean indie band’s rise, struggles

    “The Rose: Come Back to Me” opens with a familiar image in K-pop storytelling — young musicians chasing a dream…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Who are some of your favorite mixed idols in K-pop?

    Feb 19, 2026
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    I love how diverse K-pop has become over the years, especially with artists from different and mixed ethnic backgrounds. I’ve…

    K-pop
  • Vogue Korea x MEOVV’s Gawon & Ella: The Future Is Now

    Feb 19, 2026
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    Vogue Korea x MEOVV’s Gawon & Ella: The Future Is Now

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black Label By Kpoppie Editorial / February 2026 When Gawon and Ella step in front of the camera, the…

    Controversy, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Lsfm’s Sakura and Kazuha, Illit’s Moka and Iroha will be joining as cast for HYBE x Geffen’s new audition project

    Feb 18, 2026
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    They will be part of the cast for an audition program to select one final member for HYBE x Geffen’s…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Why is K-pop criticized for “stealing Black culture” more than Western pop acts with obvious Black music influences?

    Feb 18, 2026
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    We all know that K-pop is often accused of appropriating Black American music or culture — things like hip hop,…

    K-pop, Perspectives
  • P1Harmony: The Future Is in Motion

    Feb 17, 2026
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    P1Harmony: The Future Is in Motion

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea FNC Entertainment (Marie Claire Korea March 2026 Issue Preview) Everything about this pictorial feels like…

    K-pop, Seoul, Sex
  • KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Feb 17, 2026
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    KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Photo Credits: Singles Magazine. Starship Entertainment The spark that refuses silence The March 2026 cover of Singles Korea hits differently. KiiiKiii—South Korea’s…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • Woochan of ALLDAY PROJECT: In Marie Claire Korea, Rewriting the Rhythm of Independence

    Feb 17, 2026
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    Woochan of ALLDAY PROJECT: In Marie Claire Korea, Rewriting the Rhythm of Independence

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire. The Black Label. Golden Goose The Quiet Fire Behind the Cover Under a soft Seoul twilight,…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • CLASS:y x OHT: He♡rt Heist Era and the Glow‑Up of 5th‑Gen K‑Pop

    Feb 15, 2026
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    CLASS:y x OHT: He♡rt Heist Era and the Glow‑Up of 5th‑Gen K‑Pop

    Photo Credits: K-Tigers E&C Universal Japan CLASS:y becoming the new global ambassadors for jewelry brand OHT feels less like a…

    Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, KT, LG
  • What is this Korean winter street snack that BTS’s V enjoys? Is it healthy?

    Feb 15, 2026
    in News
    What is this Korean winter street snack that BTS’s V enjoys? Is it healthy?

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. V of K-pop supergroup BTS was recently spotted enjoying a classic Korean winter…

    BTS, K-pop, Social Media
  • ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Feb 15, 2026
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    ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. GUCCI The Black Label In the February issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea, ANNIE doesn’t just wear…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, study
  • Jungkook’s Hublot Era: THE NEIGHBOR March 2026 Cover Star 

    Feb 14, 2026
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    Jungkook’s Hublot Era: THE NEIGHBOR March 2026 Cover Star 

    Photo Credits: The NEIGHBOR. Hublot. BigHit Music Jungkook of BTS graces the March 2026 issue of The NEIGHBOR, South Korea’s premier…

    BTS, family, Gen Z, K-pop, Military, Seoul
  • International K-pop group chats felt extra warm in Valentine’s Day!

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Today our international K-pop group chat was full of Valentine’s messages in different languages. People were wishing happiness to those…

    K-pop
  • IDID “Grow Freely”: XBlush’s February 2026 Cover Crowns K‑Pop’s Next Storytellers

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    IDID “Grow Freely”: XBlush’s February 2026 Cover Crowns K‑Pop’s Next Storytellers

    Photo Credits: XBLUSH. Starship Entertainment Rising from “Debut’s Plan” to cover stars IDID’s XBlush Magazine February 2026 cover lands less…

    BTS, Daejeon, K-pop, purpose
  • Eunjung’s Pomellato Bride Glow: T-ara Star’s Marie Claire Wedding Milestone Magic

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    Eunjung’s Pomellato Bride Glow: T-ara Star’s Marie Claire Wedding Milestone Magic

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Mask Studio Likey Entertainment Pomellato “From T-ara’s trailblazing leader to Pomellato’s radiant bride—Eunjung redefines forever…

    BTS, coffee, Fame, family, K-pop, netizens, Seoul
  • BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Feb 14, 2026
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    BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music BTS dominates the March 2026 GQ issue across 15 countries, marking their first OT7 pictorial in…

    BTS, germany, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, purpose, Stress, Suga
  • Many K-pop fans complain constantly but make no effort to find good music.

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I wrote the title that way to provoke attention, but it honestly reflects how I feel. For example, some fans…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • K-Pop has gotten formulaic, and you can’t convince me otherwise…

    Feb 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Note: I do not intend to negatively attack any groups or soloists mentioned below. The title is self-explanatory, but let…

    history, K-pop
  • Japanese Multinational SVCV Denies Acquiring Min Hee Jin and NewJeans’s Label

    Feb 13, 2026
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    Japanese Multinational SVCV Denies Acquiring Min Hee Jin and NewJeans’s Label

    SVCV, the Tokyo-based multinational holding company, has formally denied recent speculation suggesting that it has acquired or is in the…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Forestella’s Etude Concept Photos: Artistry Unleashed 

    Feb 13, 2026
    in Feeds
    Forestella’s Etude Concept Photos: Artistry Unleashed 

    Photo Credits: Beat Interactive Forestella drops stunning group and individual concept photos for their digital single “Etude,” teasing a French-language…

    Busan, daegu, Genesis, history, K-pop, Seoul
  • TED Talk: How to Become a K-pop Superstar

    Feb 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This lady came up on my IG feed which led me to watch her full TED Talk. If you’re looking…

    K-pop
  • IVE x Cosmopolitan March 2026: Six Power Covers, One Global Fashion Era

    Feb 12, 2026
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    IVE x Cosmopolitan March 2026: Six Power Covers, One Global Fashion Era

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Starship Entertainment A New Kind of Group Cover: Six Stories, One Vision IVE’s Cosmopolitan Korea March 2026…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • One thing I love about K-pop is how the concepts evolve over time. From fresh and bright concepts to edgy and dark concepts, K-pop has gone through so many phases.

    Feb 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Here’s my take: The early days of cute and innocent concepts (e.g., Wonder Girls, SNSD) The shift to more mature…

    K-pop
  • Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Feb 12, 2026
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    Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Boucheron SUBLIME After School’s Nana graces the February 2026 digital cover of Marie Claire Korea…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Ningning Ignites DAZED Korea x Gucci March 2026 Cover

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    Ningning Ignites DAZED Korea x Gucci March 2026 Cover

    Photo Credits: DAZED SM Entertainment GUCCI aespa’s Ningning graces the March 2026 DAZED Korea cover in a stunning Gucci collaboration,…

    K-pop, Metaverse
  • Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Photo & Video Credits: Woollim Entertainment Milestone in Lee Daeyeol’s career Lee Daeyeol, best known as Golden Child’s steadfast leader…

    apology, history, K-pop
  • Karina’s Denim Revolution: Marie Claire x Chanel Beauty Youth Manifesto

    Feb 10, 2026
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    Karina’s Denim Revolution: Marie Claire x Chanel Beauty Youth Manifesto

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Chanel SM Entertainment Karina of aespa graces the Marie Claire Korea February 2026 Digital Issue cover…

    K-pop, KT, LG
  • Mapping several K-Pop girl groups as NBA teams

    Feb 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Blackpink = Boston Celtics Defined by massive success, seen as the benchmark and the standard. Twice = Golden State Warriors…

    Houston, K-pop
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Latest Korean News

  • Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026February 20, 2026
    The Korean film industry is seeing a notable recovery already… Read more: Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026
  • Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaulFebruary 20, 2026
    TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing… Read more: Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul
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    South Korea is reviewing whether to join a NATO initiative… Read more: Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for Ukraine
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    The Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong… Read more: Gov’t expands university-led AI, digital training for working adults
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    South Korea on Friday reported its second confirmed case of… Read more: S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease case

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  • Are there any groups where the members have conflicts with each other? Or maybe not a real conflict, but they don’t get along very well.February 21, 2026
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tombFebruary 21, 2026
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  • What’s the K-pop equivalent of the “Khia Asylum”?February 20, 2026
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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