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  • Kia to make, sell China-launched EV5 in Korea to keep top spot

    Jul 3, 2025
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    Kia to make, sell China-launched EV5 in Korea to keep top spot

    The Kia EV5 (File photo by Kia) Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, plans to manufacture and sell the EV5,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Hyundai helps Korean economy most with $265 bn contribution

    Jun 27, 2025
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    Hyundai helps Korean economy most with $265 bn contribution

    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 production line in Ulsan, South Korea (File photo by Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Group, the…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai Steel to displace Baoshan as GM Korea’s supplier

    Jun 12, 2025
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    Hyundai Steel to displace Baoshan as GM Korea’s supplier

    Engineers inspect a rear roof panel made with Hyundai Steel’s carbon-reducing automotive steel sheet Hyundai Steel Co. is poised to…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, POSCO
  • Now, it’s K-vehicle: KG Mobility, Kia lead S.Korea’s military vehicle exports

    Jun 8, 2025
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    Now, it’s K-vehicle: KG Mobility, Kia lead S.Korea’s military vehicle exports

    KG Mobility’s Rexton military vehicles South Korea’s once domestically focused automakers are making significant inroads into the global defense sector,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Military, Seoul
  • In Seoul, once-rising art hub feels pinch of global strains  

    Jun 5, 2025
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    In Seoul, once-rising art hub feels pinch of global strains  

    2023 Kiaf Seoul x Frieze Seoul at COEX, Seoul Sept. 6-10, 2023  In Seoul’s Hannam district, the storefront that once…

    Contemporary Korean Art, fail, Kia, Korean Art, Seoul
  • Markets in honeymoon with Lee: Kospi, won rally; bond yields spike

    Jun 5, 2025
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    Markets in honeymoon with Lee: Kospi, won rally; bond yields spike

    President Lee Jae-myung hosts his first cabinet meeting on June 5, 2025 South Korea’s financial markets showed strong gains on…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai Motor Group dominates US Best Cars for Teens awards

    Jun 4, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor Group dominates US Best Cars for Teens awards

    The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Motor Group has claimed seven out of 12 categories in US News & World Report’s…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Parents
  • Kumho Tire shuts Gwangju plant after fire, derailing record sales run

    May 18, 2025
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    Kumho Tire shuts Gwangju plant after fire, derailing record sales run

    A fire breaks out in the second building of Kumho Tire’s Gwangju plant on May 17 (Courtesy of Gwangju Gwangsan-gu…

    Daejeon, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor, PIF break ground on Saudi Arabia plant

    May 15, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor, PIF break ground on Saudi Arabia plant

    Yazeed Alhumied (third from left), deputy governor of PIF and Chang Jae-hoon, vice chairman of Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai Motor…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • SK Group seeks to sell SK Signet as part of sweeping portfolio realignment

    May 14, 2025
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    SK Group seeks to sell SK Signet as part of sweeping portfolio realignment

    EV charger (Courtesy of SK Signet) South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK Group is seeking to divest SK Signet Inc., four…

    Discussion, Kia, Seoul
  • 5th gen K-pop has way more to offer than people think

    May 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of posts across K-pop subreddits saying that 5th gen idols are boring, lack originality,…

    Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Tokyo
  • Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Apr 29, 2025
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    Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Used cars parked in parking lots in Incheon for export (Courtesy of Yonhap)   South Korea’s exports of used cars by…

    Affinity, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Lotte, Ukraine
  • Kia maintains double-digit margin in Q1 with record revenue

    Apr 25, 2025
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    Kia maintains double-digit margin in Q1 with record revenue

    Kia launched the mass production of the Syros in India in January 2025  Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, extended…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Korea’s Q1 economic contraction adds to stimulus expectations

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Korea’s Q1 economic contraction adds to stimulus expectations

    A container ship passes by the port of Pyeongtaek, South Korea o April 24, 2025 (File photo by News1) South…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, martial law, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor posts solid Q1; rough road ahead on Trump’s auto tariffs

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor posts solid Q1; rough road ahead on Trump’s auto tariffs

    The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept SUV premiered in New York on April 15, 2025 South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai…

    automotive, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia
  • POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel’s Louisiana plant

    Apr 21, 2025
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    POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel’s Louisiana plant

    A blast furnace at POSCO’s steel mill in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province South Korea’s top steel maker POSCO has decided…

    Hyundai, Kia, POSCO
  • Hyundai to launch 42 new cars to cope with Trump tariffs, EV slowdown

    Apr 20, 2025
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    Hyundai to launch 42 new cars to cope with Trump tariffs, EV slowdown

    The Genesis Neolun Concept, on which the GV90 will be based (File photo by Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Group,…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, Kia
  • Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year; Hyundai Inster wins EV award

    Apr 17, 2025
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    Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year; Hyundai Inster wins EV award

    Kia America Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President Steven Center holds the 2025 World Car of the Year trophy…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia
  • Ex-US Congressman Drew Ferguson heads Hyundai’s Washington office

    Apr 15, 2025
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    Ex-US Congressman Drew Ferguson heads Hyundai’s Washington office

    Hyundai Motor appoints Drew Ferguson, a former Republican congressman, as the head of its Washington office on April 15, 2025…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, North Korea
  • POSCO eyes investment in Hyundai Steel’s US plant

    Apr 14, 2025
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    POSCO eyes investment in Hyundai Steel’s US plant

    An electric furnace at Hyundai Steel’s Incheon plant POSCO, the world’s seventh-largest steelmaker, is seeking to invest in smaller rival…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, POSCO, Seoul
  • Kia to build North America-targeted electric pickup model

    Apr 9, 2025
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    Kia to build North America-targeted electric pickup model

    Song Ho-sung, chief executive of Kia, delivers a presentation at 2025 Kia CEO Investor Day Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • South Korea Announces Emergency Support for Auto Sector Against U.S. Tariffs

    Apr 9, 2025
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    South Korea Announces Emergency Support for Auto Sector Against U.S. Tariffs

    South Korea’s car exports to the U.S. stood at $34.7 billion in 2024. Photo: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images South Korea’s government…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Military
  • Hyundai chief Chung, GM CEO Barra to meet in Sept in Detroit

    Apr 9, 2025
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    Hyundai chief Chung, GM CEO Barra to meet in Sept in Detroit

    General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Mary Barra (left) and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Chung Euisun shake hands after…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul
  • Samsung unveils upgraded AI-powered OLED TVs

    Apr 7, 2025
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    Samsung unveils upgraded AI-powered OLED TVs

    Yong Seok-woo, head of Samsung’s visual display division, presents its latest OLED TV lineup (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics…

    Kia, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, TCL
  • Hyundai, Kia top 500,000 EV sales in S. Korea after 14 years on the road

    Apr 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Hyundai, Kia top 500,000 EV sales in S. Korea after 14 years on the road

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    Hyundai, Kia
  • Samsung, LG reconsider Vietnam strategies as Trump slaps steeper tariffs

    Apr 3, 2025
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    Samsung, LG reconsider Vietnam strategies as Trump slaps steeper tariffs

    US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. on…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Hyundai Steel picks Donaldsonville as $5.8 bn US plant site, seeks investors

    Mar 28, 2025
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    Hyundai Steel picks Donaldsonville as $5.8 bn US plant site, seeks investors

    Hyundai Chairman Chung Euisun unveils a $21 billion US investment plan during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the…

    automotive, Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai’s new American dream comes with new plant, more spending

    Mar 27, 2025
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    Hyundai’s new American dream comes with new plant, more spending

    ▲ Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening | HMGMA ELLABELL, Georgia – When Hyundai Motor Group honorary chairman…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, request, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor Shares Rally After U.S. Investment Plan

    Mar 26, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor Shares Rally After U.S. Investment Plan

    Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C. Photo: carlos…

    Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai Motor to invest $21 billion in US amid tariff concerns

    Mar 25, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor to invest $21 billion in US amid tariff concerns

    Hyundai Motor and Kia headquarters buildings in Seoul  South Korean auto behemoth Hyundai Motor Group will invest $21 billion to…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in Russia

    Mar 21, 2025
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    LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in Russia

    LG Electronics’ built-in home appliance product line-up  LG Electronics Inc. has resumed operations at its home appliance plant in Russia…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Ukraine
  • BIBI Brings ‘EVE’ to New Zealand: Get Ready for a Night of Genre-Blending Music in Auckland This October 2025!

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BIBI Brings ‘EVE’ to New Zealand: Get Ready for a Night of Genre-Blending Music in Auckland This October 2025!

    Photo Credits: Feel Ghood Music. Information Credit: Live Nation NZ South Korean sensation BIBI is set to captivate audiences in…

    K-pop, Kia, Perspectives, Seoul
  • Hyundai chief Chung Euisun targets software-led car dominance by 2028

    Mar 19, 2025
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    Hyundai chief Chung Euisun targets software-led car dominance by 2028

    Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Euisun Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun has set an ambitious target to outpace Tesla Inc.…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Korea sees record Feb auto exports before looming Trump tariffs

    Mar 18, 2025
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    Korea sees record Feb auto exports before looming Trump tariffs

    Cars for export are parked at the port of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on March 18, 2025 (Courtesy of…

    Donald Trump, fail, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
  • LG Group units step up joint marketing for in-vehicle electronics

    Mar 18, 2025
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    LG Group units step up joint marketing for in-vehicle electronics

    The interior of a car equipped with LG Electronics’ infotainment systems Chief executives of LG Group’s key units, including LG…

    automotive, germany, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Tokyo
  • Kia to release PV9 in 2029, retains CEO for 3 more years

    Mar 14, 2025
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    Kia to release PV9 in 2029, retains CEO for 3 more years

    Kia’s PV5 concept (Courtesy of Kia)  Kia Corp. will launch a new purpose-built vehicle (PBV) model every two years, with…

    Hyundai, Kia, purpose
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean waste management firm Koentec on market for $730 mnJuly 8, 2025
    Koentec’s headquarters in South Korea (file photo by Koentec) Korea… Read more: Korean waste management firm Koentec on market for $730 mn
  • US unveils 25% tariffs on S.Korea, sets Aug. 1 deadline for agreementJuly 8, 2025
    South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac (left) holds a… Read more: US unveils 25% tariffs on S.Korea, sets Aug. 1 deadline for agreement
  • Samsung’s Q2 operating profit plunges 56% on sluggish chip salesJuly 8, 2025
    Samsung flag (Courtesy of Yonhap)  Samsung Electronics Co.’s operating profit… Read more: Samsung’s Q2 operating profit plunges 56% on sluggish chip sales
  • Samsung Heavy Industries clinches $635 mn preliminary FLNG deal with African shipownerJuly 7, 2025
    Samsung Heavy builds the hull side of an FLNG facility… Read more: Samsung Heavy Industries clinches $635 mn preliminary FLNG deal with African shipowner
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    Gochujang, fermented Korean chili paste, is increasingly popular abroad Once… Read more: Gochujang, fiery seasoning: K-sauces going viral among adventurous foreign palates

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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