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  • Hyundai Casper, Tesla boost Korea’s online car sales

    Sep 9, 2024
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    Hyundai Casper, Tesla boost Korea’s online car sales

    The Casper Electric (File photo by Hyundai Motor) South Korea’s online car sales are expected to exceed 5 trillion won…

    Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Seoul, travel
  • Hyundai, Kia post record August US sales, driven by hybrids, EVs

    Sep 5, 2024
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    Hyundai, Kia post record August US sales, driven by hybrids, EVs

    The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister firm…

    automotive, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • Toyota chairman to visit Seoul, discuss hydrogen cars with Hyundai’s Chung

    Sep 2, 2024
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    Toyota chairman to visit Seoul, discuss hydrogen cars with Hyundai’s Chung

    Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda at the 2020 CES in Las Vegas (Courtesy of Yonhap) Akio Toyoda, chairman of Japan’s top…

    automotive, germany, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Airport, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, request, Seoul
  • Kia releases 2025 Sorento

    Sep 2, 2024
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    Kia releases 2025 Sorento

    South Korea’s second-largest automaker Kia Corp. said on Monday that it released The 2025 Sorento, an updated version of its…

    Kia, LG, Warning
  • Will Samsung take over Nokia’s mobile network assets?

    Sep 1, 2024
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    Will Samsung take over Nokia’s mobile network assets?

    Samsung Electronics office in Seoul (File photo by Dae-chul Lim) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top smartphone maker, showed initial…

    driver, fail, Kia, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Hyundai Mobis 42 new techs utilizing AI, VR

    Aug 29, 2024
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    Hyundai Mobis 42 new techs utilizing AI, VR

    South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis Co. said on Thursday that it held the M-Sphere 2024 exhibition at its Uiwang Research Center…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • Hyundai zeroes in on hybrid cars, longer-range EVs

    Aug 28, 2024
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    Hyundai zeroes in on hybrid cars, longer-range EVs

    Hyundai Motor executives, including CEO Chang Jae-hoon (fourth from right), speak at the 2024 CEO Investor Day forum Hyundai Motor…

    Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, travel
  • Hyundai IONIQ 5 N named Car and Driver’s 2024 top EV

    Aug 26, 2024
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    Hyundai IONIQ 5 N named Car and Driver’s 2024 top EV

    Hyundai IONIQ 5 N South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. said on Sunday that its high-performance electric vehicle (EV) the IONIQ…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia
  • Hyundai Motor, Kia gets A- credit rating from S&P Global

    Aug 22, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor,  Kia gets A- credit rating from S&P Global

    Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. said on Thursday that S&P Global upgraded their credit ratings from BBB+ to A-,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny
  • LG aims to make most of profit from new growth engines

    Aug 21, 2024
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    LG aims to make most of profit from new growth engines

    LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan speaks during an investor forum at LG Science Park in Seoul on Aug. 21, 2024…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Seoul, Stress
  • LG Energy looks to battery safety diagnosis software business

    Aug 21, 2024
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    LG Energy looks to battery safety diagnosis software business

    EV battery system jointly developed by LG Energy and GM LG Energy Solution Ltd., one of the world’s top battery…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Putin, Seoul
  • After Mercedes Fire, EV Owners Want to Know What Battery They Have

    Aug 21, 2024
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    After Mercedes Fire, EV Owners Want to Know What Battery They Have

    Electric vehicles await shipment at a port near Ulsan, South Korea. Photo: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg News SEOUL—The uproar over a Mercedes-Benz…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG, request, Seoul
  • Hansae Yes24 moves closer to owning GM supplier Erae AMS

    Aug 21, 2024
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    Hansae Yes24 moves closer to owning GM supplier Erae AMS

    Hansae Yes24 Holdings Co., the holding company of South Korea’s leading apparel original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Hansae Co., has moved…

    Advertisement, automotive, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Military
  • Hyundai Motor’s first overseas plant in Turkey makes decent turnaround

    Aug 21, 2024
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    Hyundai Motor’s first overseas plant in Turkey makes decent turnaround

    Hyundai’s mini SUV Bayon sold in Europe Back in the late 1990s, South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. built…

    Hyundai, Kia, POSCO
  • Hyundai, Kia to apply BMS to all EVs to prevent fire

    Aug 16, 2024
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    Hyundai, Kia to apply BMS to all EVs to prevent fire

    Hyundai and Kia’s BMS (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-largest automaker, plans to install its…

    fail, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, Seoul
  • Hyundai Mobis’ sustainability pledge for a better tomorrow  

    Aug 14, 2024
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    Hyundai Mobis’ sustainability pledge for a better tomorrow  

    Hyundai Mobis employees inspect the biodiversity of the Miho River, Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis)  Hyundai Mobis…

    family, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, study, Survey
  • Hyundai to develop EREV powertrain for electric pickup, Santa Fe, GV70

    Aug 13, 2024
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    Hyundai to develop EREV powertrain for electric pickup, Santa Fe, GV70

    Hyundai Motor’s Santa Cruz pickup South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Group is developing a next-generation powertrain, known as a…

    automotive, Busan, Genesis, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, travel
  • Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier

    Aug 13, 2024
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    Fashion OEM Hansae among bidders for GM Korea supplier

    Erae AMS’ auto parts for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) (File photo, courtesy of Erae) The holding company of Hansae…

    automotive, driver, Kia, Korean Military, Military, Samyang, Seoul
  • 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
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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