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  • Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    Sep 12, 2024
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    Mobility firms, banks replace battery, K-culture stocks in KEDI 30 Index

    ETF (Courtesy of Getty Images) Mobility, financial services and biotech companies have elbowed out battery and entertainment stocks in the…

    BTS, Hyundai, Kakao, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Naver, POSCO, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Survey
  • Hyundai, GM to deepen ties to jointly develop cars

    Sep 12, 2024
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    Hyundai, GM to deepen ties to jointly develop cars

    General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Mary Barra (left) and Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Chairman Chung Euisun sign a MOU…

    Hyundai, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • Samsung mass-produces QLC V9 NAND to lead AI storage market

    Sep 12, 2024
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    Samsung mass-produces QLC V9 NAND to lead AI storage market

    Samsung’s QLC-based V9 NAND for data-intensive servers and AI devices Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, said on…

    automotive, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, TCL
  • Doosan Enerbility to localize 10 MW wind turbines

    Sep 12, 2024
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    Doosan Enerbility to localize 10 MW wind turbines

    South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility Co. said on Thursday that it is pursuing a national project for localizing large-scale wind power…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • LG CNS establishes joint venture with Sinarmas in Indonesia

    Sep 12, 2024
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    LG CNS establishes joint venture with Sinarmas in Indonesia

    South Korea’s LG CNS Co. said on Tuesday that it established a joint venture LG Sinarmas Technology Solutions in Indonesia…

    Korean Technology, LG, LG CNS
  • S.Korea’s LIG Nex1, Iraq set for $2.6 billion deal on M-SAM missile system

    Sep 12, 2024
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    S.Korea’s LIG Nex1, Iraq set for $2.6 billion deal on M-SAM missile system

    LIG Nex1’s mid-range surface-to-air missile Cheongung II Iraq has decided to import South Korean-made mid-range surface-to-air missile (M-SAM) system II,…

    Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • SK Hynix unveils powerful data-center SSD to maintain AI memory lead

    Sep 11, 2024
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    SK Hynix unveils powerful data-center SSD to maintain AI memory lead

    SK Hynix’s PEB110 SSD, a NAND storage device South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc. on Wednesday unveiled a new solid-state…

    Korean Technology, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • CJ Logistics joins hands with Affinity for third-party logistics

    Sep 11, 2024
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    CJ Logistics joins hands with Affinity for third-party logistics

    CJ Logistics announced on Wednesday that it has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Affinity Equity Partners. Affinity…

    Affinity, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Seoul, Subway
  • Hanwha Aerospace, SK Enmove develop fireproof ESS

    Sep 10, 2024
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    Hanwha Aerospace, SK Enmove develop fireproof ESS

    Son Seung-hyun, head of ESS Department at Hanwha Aerospace, explains the technology behind its fireproof ESS system developed jointly with…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • Hyundai, Kia named Wards 10 Best Engines

    Sep 10, 2024
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    Hyundai, Kia named Wards 10 Best Engines

    Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 N Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday that the powertrain system mounted on its dedicated electric…

    automotive, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, travel
  • Samsung expands AI horizon with B2B-specific SmartThings Pro

    Sep 10, 2024
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    Samsung expands AI horizon with B2B-specific SmartThings Pro

    Deborah Honig, chief customer officer of One Samsung, speaks about SmartThings at Samsung’s IFA 2024 presentation in Berlin BERLIN –…

    Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • SPC, SK Telecom to collaborate on AI business

    Sep 10, 2024
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    SPC, SK Telecom to collaborate on AI business

    SPC Group Vice President Huh Hee-soo (left) and SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang South Korea’s SPC Group and SK Telecom…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Shopping
  • Korea’s AI, robot startups shine despite funding drought

    Sep 10, 2024
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    Korea’s AI, robot startups shine despite funding drought

    A humanoid robot provides information to a visitor for at a technology event in Seoul on June 19, 2024 (File…

    Kakao, Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Korean Technology, Seoul
  • Lotte to restructure bio business to focus on CDMO

    Sep 9, 2024
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    Lotte to restructure bio business to focus on CDMO

    Bird’s eye view of Lotte Biologics plants in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea (Courtesy of Lotte) South Korea’s retail-to-chemical conglomerate Lotte…

    driver, fail, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Stress
  • LG Electronics to boost mass market presence vs Chinese peers

    Sep 9, 2024
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    LG Electronics to boost mass market presence vs Chinese peers

    LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan speaks to reporters at IFA 2024 in Berlin (Courtesy of LG Electronics) BERLIN – Cho…

    automotive, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, TCL
  • Tokyo Electron: Chip machinery giant with ‘tireless animal spirit’

    Sep 9, 2024
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    Tokyo Electron: Chip machinery giant with ‘tireless animal spirit’

    Tokyo Electron CEO Toshiki Kawai TOKYO – In the 1980s, Japanese chipmakers dominated the world’s semiconductor industry. Companies like NEC,…

    fail, Hwaseong, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Tokyo, travel
  • Samsung 2024 TVs earn VDE certification for picture quality

    Sep 9, 2024
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    Samsung 2024 TVs earn VDE certification for picture quality

    Samsung Electronics Co. said on Monday that seven of its 2024 TV models, including Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED…

    germany, Korean Technology, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 named best EV by Kelley Blue Book

    Sep 9, 2024
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    Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 named best EV by Kelley Blue Book

    Hyundai Motor Co.’s electric sedan IONIQ 6 has been named the best electric vehicle (EV) by Kelley Blue Book, the…

    automotive, Hyundai, Korean Technology, Question
  • SK Earthon wins 2nd oil field exploration bid in Malaysia

    Sep 8, 2024
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    SK Earthon wins 2nd oil field exploration bid in Malaysia

    Offshore oil and gas exploration and production site (Courtesy of Getty Images)  SK Earthon Co., the energy resources exploration and…

    Korean Technology
  • Samsung’s Ballie, LG’s Q9 AI robots steal the show at IFA 2024

    Sep 6, 2024
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    Samsung’s Ballie, LG’s Q9 AI robots steal the show at IFA 2024

    Samsung’s AI robot Ballie showcased at IFA 2024 in Berlin BERLIN – Ballie, the artificial intelligence-powered companion robot developed by…

    Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Hankook to develop AI-based tire pattern generation models

    Sep 6, 2024
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    Hankook to develop AI-based tire pattern generation models

    Hankook & Company Co., the holding company of South Korea’s largest tire maker Hankook Tire & Technology Co., said on…

    Korean Technology
  • Hoban partners with Kakao, Bear Robotics for robot-based services

    Sep 6, 2024
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    Hoban partners with Kakao, Bear Robotics for robot-based services

    Hoban Construction Ltd. announced on Friday that it has signed a business agreement (MOU) with Kakao Mobility and Bear Robotics…

    Kakao, Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Korean Technology
  • LG Energy Solution’s AVEL opens ESS power plant in Jeju

    Sep 6, 2024
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    LG Energy Solution’s AVEL opens ESS power plant in Jeju

    South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. said on Friday that its company in company (CIC) AVEL has launched South Korea’s…

    Jeju, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution
  • Samsung Electronics, TSMC to tie up for HBM4 AI chip development

    Sep 5, 2024
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    Samsung Electronics, TSMC to tie up for HBM4 AI chip development

    TSMC is the world’s largest foundry player TAIPEI – South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, is…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • South Korean developers fret over inflow of Indian talent

    Sep 5, 2024
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    South Korean developers fret over inflow of Indian talent

    Group of young students sitting inside the university campus of Jamia Millia Islamia entrance door in New Delhi, India (Courtesy…

    Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • 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
  • Hanwha signs MOU with WB Group for $2 bn Polish submarine project bid

    Sep 4, 2024
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    Hanwha signs MOU with WB Group for $2 bn Polish submarine project bid

    Hanwha Ocean Vice President Jung Seung-kyun (left) and Adam Bartosiewicz, vice president of WB Group, pose for a photo after…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military
  • Samsung, SK Hynix up the ante on HBM to enjoy AI memory boom

    Sep 4, 2024
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    Samsung, SK Hynix up the ante on HBM to enjoy AI memory boom

    Samsung memory business chief Lee Jung-bae at Semicon Taiwan 2024 TAIPEI – Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc., the…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samyang to cement lead in South Korean allulose market

    Sep 4, 2024
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    Samyang to cement lead in South Korean allulose market

    Samyang executives celebrate the completion of a specialty ingredient complex in Ulsan on Sept. 4, 2024 (Courtesy of Samyang)  Samyang…

    Japan, Korean Food, Korean Technology, Samyang, Seoul, Suga
  • E-Mart, CJ CheilJedang to beef up strategic partnership

    Sep 4, 2024
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    E-Mart, CJ CheilJedang to beef up strategic partnership

    CJ CheilJedang CEO Kang Shin-ho (third from left) and E-Mart CEO Han Chae-yang (second from right) pose for a photo…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Social Media
  • Hudson AI dreams of a world without language barriers  

    Sep 4, 2024
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    Hudson AI dreams of a world without language barriers  

    Hudson AI booth at 2024 MWC (Courtesy of SK Telecom)  South Korean startup Hudson AI is striving to break language…

    family, Japan, Korea Jobs, Korean Technology
  • LVMH, OpenAI, LG deepen ties with startups in S.Korea   

    Sep 4, 2024
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    LVMH, OpenAI, LG deepen ties with startups in S.Korea   

    MarqVision co-founder and CBO DK Lee (center from right) speaks on the stage (Courtesy of MarqVision)  South Korean startups and…

    fail, Global Expansion, Japan, Korea Development, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LVMH, Medical, Nvidia, Tokyo
  • LG Uplus unveils new AI serivice for IPTV

    Sep 4, 2024
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    LG Uplus unveils new AI serivice for IPTV

    South Korea’s LG Uplus Corp. unveiled its Media Agent, an artificial intelligence (AI) service for Internet TV (IPTV). The company’s…

    Korean Technology, LG, LG Uplus, Question
  • Hana Financial, SK Telecom buy shares in BitGo

    Sep 3, 2024
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    Hana Financial, SK Telecom buy shares in BitGo

    Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom Co. acquired shares in BitGo Korea, the Korean unit of a global digital asset…

    Korean Technology, Seoul
  • Samsung SDS AI service FabriX to launch on Microsoft Azure platform

    Sep 3, 2024
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    Samsung SDS AI service FabriX to launch on Microsoft Azure platform

    Keynote Speakers of REAL Summit 2024, an annual tech conference hosted by Samsung SDS Samsung SDS Co., the information technology…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Naver, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Seoul, Stress, Woongjin
  • Suprema wins security project with Ethiopian gov’t

    Sep 3, 2024
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    Suprema wins security project with Ethiopian gov’t

    South Korea’s Suprema Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI)-based security company, said on Monday it won a contract to supply its…

    Korean Technology
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    SeAH is a leading Korean specialty alloy maker South Korea’s… Read more: Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boom
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    Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (right) meets with US Treasury… Read more: Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demand
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    KPop Demon Hunters-themed GS25 convenience store in Seoul  South Korean… Read more: K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers
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    Hanwha Ocean acquired Philadephia-based Philly Shipyard, rebranded as Hanwha Philly… Read more: US denounces China’s sanctions on Hanwha Ocean’s US arms
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    The Galleri® test (Screen captured from Grail website) Samsung Electronics… Read more: Samsung to invest $110 mn in Grail to bring early-cancer test to Asia

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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