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  • Samsung sets its sights on next-generation memory CXL DRAM

    Jul 18, 2024
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    Samsung sets its sights on next-generation memory CXL DRAM

    Samsung Electronics CXL products South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. is setting its sights on next-generation memory technology, dubbed…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • POSCO DX to focus on AI-led intelligent factory systems

    Jul 18, 2024
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    POSCO DX to focus on AI-led intelligent factory systems

    An unmanned steel mill crane is moving steel coils at a POSCO steel plant POSCO DX Co., an IT service…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Korean Technology, Pohang, POSCO, Seoul
  • KT introduces 10 GB Combo Internet

    Jul 18, 2024
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    KT introduces 10 GB Combo Internet

    South Korea’s KT Corp. announced on Wednesday that it introduced Combo Internet technology to its network, enabling the provision of…

    Korean Technology, KT
  • 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
  • Samsung’s fastest LPDDR5X validated on MediaTek’s Dimensity chipset

    Jul 16, 2024
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    Samsung’s fastest LPDDR5X validated on MediaTek’s Dimensity chipset

    Samsung’s LPDDR5X DRAM is optimal for on-device AI, cloud and automotive applications South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said…

    automotive, Korean Technology, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, 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
  • POSCO E&C, KAERI to collaborate on HTGR techs

    Jul 16, 2024
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    POSCO E&C, KAERI to collaborate on HTGR techs

    South Korea’s POSCO E&C said on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Atomic Energy…

    driver, Korean Technology, POSCO
  • Samsung to mass-produce HBM4 on 4 nm foundry process

    Jul 15, 2024
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    Samsung to mass-produce HBM4 on 4 nm foundry process

    Choi Siyoung, Samsung Electronics’ foundry chief, gives a keynote speech at Samsung Foundry Forum 2024 in Seoul on July 9,…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test

    Jul 15, 2024
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    LIG Nex1’s guided rocket passes US performance test

    The 2.75-inch guided rocket, known as Bigung in Korea, blast off from a launch vehicle (Courtesy of the Defense Acquisition…

    Korean Military, Korean Technology, Military, North Korea
  • LG Electronics’ new HVAC center in Europe to fight extreme temperatures

    Jul 15, 2024
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    LG Electronics’ new HVAC center in Europe to fight extreme temperatures

    LG Electronics HVAC research center in Frankfurt, Germany LG Electronics Inc., a leading South Korean home appliance maker, said on…

    germany, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics
  • NPS commits $723 mn to MBK, 3 other managers for Korean PEs

    Jul 15, 2024
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    NPS commits $723 mn to MBK, 3 other managers for Korean PEs

    National Pension Service’s headquarters in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province in Korea (Courtesy of NPS) South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS),…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Korean Technology, Stress
  • Daewoong wins permission for Nabota in Argentina

    Jul 15, 2024
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    Daewoong wins permission for Nabota in Argentina

    South Korea’s Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. announced on Monday that its botulinum toxin Nabota received product approval from Argentina’s National Administration…

    Korean Technology, Medical
  • SK Telecom accelerates AI push via alliance with more partners

    Jul 15, 2024
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    SK Telecom accelerates AI push via alliance with more partners

    SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang speaks to the press at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona on Feb. 26,…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Putin
  • Hanwha Ocean to cut CO2 emissions from ships with smart lighting

    Jul 12, 2024
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    Hanwha Ocean to cut CO2 emissions from ships with smart lighting

    Hanwha Ocean employees watch vessel data in real time at the Hanwha SmartShip Solution & Service land control center (Courtesy…

    Korean Technology
  • Samsung SDI, Sungkyunkwan Univ. to develop battery engineer

    Jul 12, 2024
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    Samsung SDI, Sungkyunkwan Univ. to develop battery engineer

    Samsung SDI Co., the world’s sixth-largest electric vehicle cell maker, will establish a Department of Battery Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. …

    Korean Technology, Pohang, Samsung, Seoul
  • Genesis GV60 Magma to enter production in 2025; hybrid model eyed

    Jul 12, 2024
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    Genesis GV60 Magma to enter production in 2025; hybrid model eyed

    The Genesis GV60 Magma EV to launch in the Korean market in the third quarter of 2025 When Hyundai Motor…

    automotive, G7, Genesis, Hyundai, Korean Technology, LG
  • Millie Seojae introduces AI book reader

    Jul 12, 2024
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    Millie Seojae introduces AI book reader

    Millie Seojae, the e-book platform subsidiary of South Korea’s KT Corp., announced on Thursday that it introduced an AI text-to-speech…

    Korean Technology, KT
  • Samsung Elec invests in US bio startup Element Biosciences

    Jul 12, 2024
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    Samsung Elec invests in US bio startup Element Biosciences

    The Aviti, Element Biosciences’ DNA sequencer (Captured from Element Biosciences website) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, said…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Doosan Robotics to delist, wholly own cash-cow Doosan Bobcat

    Jul 11, 2024
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    Doosan Robotics to delist, wholly own cash-cow Doosan Bobcat

    Doosan Group Chairman Park Jung-won (center) visits Doosan Robotics’ booth during the CES 2024 event in January Doosan Enerbility Co.,…

    coffee, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology
  • S.Korea’s 4by4 to supply AI solution to Cakap

    Jul 11, 2024
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    S.Korea’s 4by4 to supply AI solution to Cakap

    4by4 Inc., a South Korean content AI solution company, announced on Thursday that it signed a supply contract for its…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, language learning
  • SK Securities becomes lead IPO manager for 1st time since 2018

    Jul 10, 2024
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    SK Securities becomes lead IPO manager for 1st time since 2018

    SK Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul (Courtesy of SK) SK Securities Co., a former unit of South Korea’s No. 2…

    BTS, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • PharmaResearch acquires TuringBio for digital therapeutics

    Jul 10, 2024
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    PharmaResearch acquires TuringBio for digital therapeutics

    PharmaResearch Co., a South Korean company specializing in regenerative medicine, announced on Wednesday that it acquired TuringBio, an AI-based digital…

    Korean Technology, Medical
  • Don’t dwell on Korea discount; light up visibility on global stage

    Jul 10, 2024
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    Don’t dwell on Korea discount; light up visibility on global stage

    HyperCLOVA X introduction at Team Naver Conference Dan 23 on Aug. 24, 2023 (Courtesy of News1 Korea) To the world,…

    fail, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • SK Innovation to host Global Forum in US

    Jul 10, 2024
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    SK Innovation to host Global Forum in US

    South Korea’s SK Innovation Co. announced on Wednesday that it will host the “SK Innovation Global Forum” on July 13…

    Discussion, Korean Technology
  • Samsung wins 2nm AI chip foundry, package order from Japan

    Jul 9, 2024
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    Samsung wins 2nm AI chip foundry, package order from Japan

    Choi Siyoung, Samsung Electronics’ foundry chief, gives a keynote speech at Samsung Foundry Forum 2024 in Seoul on July 9…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Lunit eyes developing markets with AI cancer diagnostics

    Jul 9, 2024
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    Lunit eyes developing markets with AI cancer diagnostics

    Lunit CEO Brandon Suh Lunit Inc., a South Korean cancer diagnostics AI company, will expedite its inroads into developing markets…

    family, Korean Technology, Medical
  • Hanwha, KT to cooperate on smart mining

    Jul 9, 2024
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    Hanwha, KT to cooperate on smart mining

    South Korea’s Hanwha Global, the global division of Hanwha Corp. and KT Corp. announced on Monday that they signed a…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, KT
  • HBM chip war intensifies as SK Hynix on hunt for Samsung talent

    Jul 8, 2024
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    HBM chip war intensifies as SK Hynix on hunt for Samsung talent

    SK Hynix’s advanced chipset South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc., just like its global peers, has largely designed and produced…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Putin, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Gmarket CEO vows to reclaim top with know-how from Alibaba, Coupang

    Jul 8, 2024
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    Gmarket CEO vows to reclaim top with know-how from Alibaba, Coupang

    Gmarket’s offline sales event in Seoul (File photo, courtesy of Gmarket) A new chief executive of South Korea’s Gmarket Inc.…

    Coupang, Kakao, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Seoul, Shopping
  • Humax, HeyCharge collaborate on EV charger

    Jul 8, 2024
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    Humax, HeyCharge collaborate on EV charger

    South Korea’s mobility solutions company Humax Co. announced on Monday that it partnered with the Germany-based electric vehicle (EV) charging…

    family, germany, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • LG Energy’s Q2 profit hurt by EV slowdown, expects Q4 improvement

    Jul 8, 2024
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    LG Energy’s Q2 profit hurt by EV slowdown, expects Q4 improvement

    LG Energy’s cell-to-pack technology for pouch batteries LG Energy Solution Ltd., one of the world’s top three battery makers, on…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung
  • S.Korea to join offshore wind alliance to take on China

    Jul 8, 2024
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    S.Korea to join offshore wind alliance to take on China

    Offshore wind farm in South Korea with equipment manufactured by the country’s Doosan Enerbility (File photo, courtesy of Doosan Enerbility)…

    Hyundai, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Samsung, Seoul
  • Samsung Asset’s KODEX ETF surpasses $43 bn in net assets

    Jul 8, 2024
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    Samsung Asset’s KODEX ETF surpasses $43 bn in net assets

    South Korea’s Samsung Asset Management announced on Monday that the net assets of its KODEX exchange-traded fund (ETF) have surpassed…

    Korean Technology, Samsung
  • SK Telecom, Singtel partner for next-gen network tech

    Jul 8, 2024
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    SK Telecom, Singtel partner for next-gen network tech

    South Korea’s SK Telecom Co. said on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel)…

    Discussion, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology
  • LG Elec logs record Q2 earnings on home appliances, car parts

    Jul 5, 2024
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    LG Elec logs record Q2 earnings on home appliances, car parts

    LG Electronics’ Whisen Tower air conditioner (Courtesy of LG) South Korean tech giant LG Electronics Inc. is expected to log…

    automotive, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics
  • Samsung SDI to ink $726 mn ESS deal with NextEra Energy

    Jul 5, 2024
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    Samsung SDI to ink $726 mn ESS deal with NextEra Energy

    The Samsung Battery Box 1.5, Samsung SDI’s ESS battery to be supplied to NextEra Energy (File photo, courtesy of Samsung…

    fail, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, 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