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  • Korea’s retail investors buy stocks on dips in turmoil

    Aug 13, 2024
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    Korea’s retail investors buy stocks on dips in turmoil

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s individual investors took the recent turmoil in stock markets as chances to buy shares…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Semiconductor, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW offer deep discounts amid EV phobia in Korea

    Aug 12, 2024
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    Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW offer deep discounts amid EV phobia in Korea

    The Audi RS e-tron GT Imported vehicle dealers in South Korea are offering deep price cuts amid a growing electric…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Survey
  • SK Telecom, Nokia to cooperate on AI-based network tech

    Aug 12, 2024
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    SK Telecom, Nokia to cooperate on AI-based network tech

    South Korea’s SK Telecom Co. announced on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nokia to commercialize…

    Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • Biotech stocks, foreigners’ top pick in Korea amid panic selling

    Aug 11, 2024
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    Biotech stocks, foreigners’ top pick in Korea amid panic selling

    Trading room at Kookmin Bank’s branch in Yeouido, Seoul on August 5 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Foreigners and institutional investors in…

    Kia, Korean Semiconductor, KT, KT&G, Naver, Nvidia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • The New Kia K8: A high-tech, modern and innovative sedan

    Aug 9, 2024
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    The New Kia K8: A high-tech, modern and innovative sedan

    ▲ The new K8 | The Priceless – The Encore South Korea’s second-largest automaker Kia Corp. on Friday unveiled a…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, Warning
  • Half of imported EVs in Korea run on Chinese batteries as EV fires rise

    Aug 9, 2024
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    Half of imported EVs in Korea run on Chinese batteries as EV fires rise

    Police are investigating the cause of a fire involving a Mercedes-Benz EV in Incheon, Korea Of 58 electric vehicle models…

    Hyundai, identification, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Survey
  • Woojin selected as preferred bidder for Inglewood light rail project

    Aug 9, 2024
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    Woojin selected as preferred bidder for Inglewood light rail project

    ITC light rail line station rendering Woojin Industrial Systems Co., a South Korean railway vehicle manufacturer, said on Friday that…

    Kia, Korean Technology
  • Hyundai Motor mulls connected car partnership with Google

    Aug 6, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor mulls connected car partnership with Google

    (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group)  Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its efforts to join hands with global tech companies to…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Putin
  • Hyundai Tucson HEV posts record US sales as hybrids catch on

    Aug 2, 2024
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    Hyundai Tucson HEV posts record US sales as hybrids catch on

    The Hyundai Tucson HEV South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. saw the sale of the hybrid version of its flagship Tucson…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia
  • Kia’s Chinese business makes turnaround as it becomes export base

    Jul 30, 2024
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    Kia’s Chinese business makes turnaround as it becomes export base

    Kia cars at the 2021 China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition South Korean automaker Kia Corp.’s Chinese business has been struggling…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Airport, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor chief Chung’s unwavering support for Korean archery team

    Jul 29, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor chief Chung’s unwavering support for Korean archery team

    Hyundai Motor Chairman Chun Euisun (right) and Korean archers who won the gold medal in women’s team at the Summer…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, Paris Olympics, Tokyo
  • Hyundai gives advanced air mobility demo in Indonesia

    Jul 29, 2024
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    Hyundai gives advanced air mobility demo in Indonesia

    Mohammed Ali Berawi (center), deputy of Green and Digital Transformation of Indonesia’s Nusantara CapitalAuthority gives a presentation during Hyundai’s future…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Airport, Korean Technology
  • Kia posts highest-ever profit margin, double Tesla’s

    Jul 26, 2024
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    Kia posts highest-ever profit margin, double Tesla’s

    Kia’s compact sedan K4 Kia Corp., South Korea’s No. 2 carmaker, on Friday posted its highest-ever operating profit margin of…

    driver, history, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai, Kia to up prices of low-cost EVs for profitability

    Jul 25, 2024
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    Hyundai, Kia to up prices of low-cost EVs for profitability

    The Ray EV (File photo by Kia) Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-largest carmaker, plans to increase prices of the…

    Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • LG Uplus to feature in-car games to Kia EV3

    Jul 24, 2024
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    LG Uplus to feature in-car games to Kia EV3

    South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. said on Wednesday that it will offer its web-based in-car game service Game Portal in…

    Kia, LG, LG Uplus, mobile game
  • Hyundai eyes Japan’s commercial EV market with e-bus deal with Iwasaki

    Jul 23, 2024
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    Hyundai eyes Japan’s commercial EV market with e-bus deal with Iwasaki

    Cho Won-sang (right), head of Hyundai Mobility Japan, and Iwasaki Group CEO Yoshitaro Iwasaki sign an LOI on the Elec…

    Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Comapny, Tokyo, Tourism, Warning
  • High power bills drive Korean manufacturers out of country

    Jul 23, 2024
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    High power bills drive Korean manufacturers out of country

    Samsung Electronics semiconductor complex in Taylor, Texas under construction (File photo by EPA/Yonhap) South Korean manufacturers moved abroad as electricity…

    germany, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Lotte Energy Materials, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kia overtakes Hyundai in US EV market driven by SUVs

    Jul 22, 2024
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    Kia overtakes Hyundai in US EV market driven by SUVs

    Kia EV3 concept Kia Corp., South Korea’s No. 2 carmaker behind its sister company Hyundai Motor Co., is racing ahead…

    automotive, driver, Hyundai, Kia, purpose
  • Lotte Rental to service Vietnam’s individual long-term rental

    Jul 22, 2024
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    Lotte Rental to service Vietnam’s individual long-term rental

    Lotte Rental Co., South Korea’s largest car rental firm, announced on Monday that it will enter Vietnam’s individual long-term car…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Lotte, purpose
  • Hyundai Mobis unveils airbags for purpose-built vehicles

    Jul 19, 2024
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    Hyundai Mobis unveils airbags for purpose-built vehicles

    Door-installed curtain airbag for PBV (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis) Hyundai Mobis Co., the world’s sixth-largest auto parts maker, on Thursday…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, purpose
  • Hyundai to unveil wearable device for car manufacturing

    Jul 17, 2024
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    Hyundai to unveil wearable device for car manufacturing

    An engineer in a vest-type wearable robot works at a car manufacturing plant (File photo by Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Robotics
  • SK Innovation to be Asia’s top energy company by merger

    Jul 17, 2024
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    SK Innovation to be Asia’s top energy company by merger

    SK Innovation headquarters in Seoul on July 17, 2024 (By Dae-chul Lim) SK Innovation Co., South Korea’s largest energy company,…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Seoul
  • SK Ecoplant to merge tech unit for group restructuring

    Jul 16, 2024
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    SK Ecoplant to merge tech unit for group restructuring

    SK Ecoplant headquarters in Seoul (By Dae-chul Lim) SK Ecoplant Co., a South Korean construction engineering and waste management company,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, purpose, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kia reveals teaser of Tasman development process

    Jul 16, 2024
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    Kia reveals teaser of Tasman development process

    Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, released One More Round, a teaser video series of its first pickup truck The…

    Busan, Kia, Korean Technology
  • Samsung OS Tizen embedded in Loewe TV Stellar, to rival Google, Apple

    Jul 16, 2024
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    Samsung OS Tizen embedded in Loewe TV Stellar, to rival Google, Apple

    Samsung’s Tizen OS powers German premium TV brand Loewe’s latest model Stellar Samsung Electronics Co.’s open-source smart TV operating system Tizen…

    automotive, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung, SK Hynix lead value increase in NPS’ local shares in Q2

    Jul 10, 2024
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    Samsung, SK Hynix lead value increase in NPS’ local shares in Q2

    Image of Samsung’s high bandwidth memory chip HBM3E 12H DRAM (Courtesy of Samsung) The second-quarter rally of Samsung Electronics Co.…

    HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Kakao, Kia, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Shopping, SK Hynix
  • Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia

    Jul 9, 2024
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    Hanwha Systems signs $867 million missile radar deal with Saudi Arabia

    Hanwha Systems’ multi-function radar (MFR) system used in Cheongung II missiles Hanwha Systems Co., a leading South Korean defense company,…

    Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Military, North Korea
  • GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales

    Jul 8, 2024
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    GM Korea supplier Erae cs eyes revival by unit sales

    Advertisement of Erae AMS (photo captured from Erae AMS’ website) A controlling stake in Erae AMS Co., formerly Delphi Automotive…

    Advertisement, automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korea Development, Korean Military, Military
  • Hyundai Motor car sales hit record in India for first half

    Jul 7, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor car sales hit record in India for first half

    Hyundai’s all-new Creta, the best-selling SUV in India Hyundai Motor Co. delivered its record-high number of cars in India during…

    Hyundai, Japan, Kia
  • Hyundai Motor completes EV ecosystem in Indonesia

    Jul 3, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor completes EV ecosystem in Indonesia

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun points out batteries produced at HLI Green Power, standing next to Indonesian President Joko…

    Cycling, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • LG Electronics acquires Athom to facilitate AI smart home push

    Jul 3, 2024
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    LG Electronics acquires Athom to facilitate AI smart home push

    This LG Electronics-made image shows the integration of its smart platform LG ThinQ and Athom’s Homey to create an AI-driven…

    automotive, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics
  • Hyundai accelerates EV push in Indonesia with Kona EV

    Jul 2, 2024
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    Hyundai accelerates EV push in Indonesia with Kona EV

    A Kona Electric production line in Hyundai Motor’s plant in West Java, Indonesia (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) JARKATA, Indonesia –…

    automotive, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor to set up software R&D center in Silicon Valley

    Jul 1, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor to set up software R&D center in Silicon Valley

    Hyundai Motor Group aims to lead the future mobility industry with software-defined vehicles (SDVs) Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-largest…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Naver, Seoul
  • Hyundai Glovis to spend $6.5 bn, seek M&As for expansion

    Jun 28, 2024
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    Hyundai Glovis to spend $6.5 bn, seek M&As for expansion

    Hyundai Glovis CEO Lee Kyoo-bok unveils the company’s long-term business strategy at the 2024 Investor Day in Seoul Hyundai Glovis…

    automotive, Cycling, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Airport, Seoul
  • Hyundai Inster, Kia EV3, Genesis Neolun shine at Busan auto show

    Jun 27, 2024
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    Hyundai Inster, Kia EV3, Genesis Neolun shine at Busan auto show

    Casper Electric sub-compact SUVs showcased at the Busan International Mobility Show 2024 BUSAN – Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top…

    Busan, driver, family, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, travel
  • Hyundai to transform Jeonju plant into hydrogen vehicle hub

    Jun 24, 2024
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    Hyundai to transform Jeonju plant into hydrogen vehicle hub

    Hyundai Motor’s Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, will transform its commercial vehicle plant…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul
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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