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  • LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    Sep 4, 2025
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    LG Electronics flexes cooling power with Saudi Arabia, US AI data center deals

    LG Electronics’ AI data center cooling systems (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc. is making swift gains in the…

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  • NH gains most in Korea’s first-half IB league; Meritz emerges as fast-rising challenger

    Aug 19, 2025
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    NH gains most in Korea’s first-half IB league; Meritz emerges as fast-rising challenger

    NH Investment & Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul South Korea’s investment banking hierarchy is in flux after the country’s leading…

    Korea Zinc, LG, LG CNS, Question, Samsung, Seoul
  • LG CNS to build AI data center in Vietnam, accelerating Southeast Asia push

    Aug 13, 2025
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    LG CNS to build AI data center in Vietnam, accelerating Southeast Asia push

    LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon, VNPT Chairman To Dung Thai, VNPT Vice President Ngo Dien Hy and Korea Investment Real…

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  • LG CNS to build AI data center in Indonesia, first for Korean firm

    Aug 6, 2025
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    LG CNS to build AI data center in Indonesia, first for Korean firm

    LG CNS CEO Hyun Shin-gyoon (second from left) and Bill Cheng (third from left), chair of Sinar Mas Group subsidiary…

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  • LG launches ChatExaone AI beta service, available soon for enterprise use

    Jul 22, 2025
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    LG launches ChatExaone AI beta service, available soon for enterprise use

    Lim Woo-hyung, co-head of LG AI Research, gives a speech at a media event in Seoul on July 22, 2025…

    LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Medical, Seoul, Stress
  • NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    Jun 27, 2025
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    NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South Korea’s equity capital market (ECM) in the first half, riding…

    Japan, LG, LG CNS, Medical, Ourhome, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    Jun 27, 2025
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    NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1

    NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South Korea’s equity capital market (ECM) in the first half, riding…

    Japan, LG, LG CNS, Medical, Ourhome, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul
  • LG CNS forms strategic partnership with robotics startup Skid AI

    Jun 17, 2025
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    LG CNS forms strategic partnership with robotics startup Skid AI

    Skild AI (Screenshot captured from Skild AI website) LG CNS Co., the information technology service arm of LG Group, said…

    LG, LG CNS, Nvidia, purpose, Samsung
  • LG to drive future growth in emerging markets with battery prowess

    Jun 9, 2025
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    LG to drive future growth in emerging markets with battery prowess

    LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo tours LG Electronics’ plant in Noida, India in February (Courtesy of LG) LG Group, South…

    Hyundai, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Politics
  • LG CNS, Cohere co-develop Korean-specific agentic AI

    May 26, 2025
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    LG CNS, Cohere co-develop Korean-specific agentic AI

    LG CNS and Cohere signed a strategic partnership for co-development of agentic AI solutions for Korean enterprises on March 10,…

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  • LG CNS breaks into US smart city market

    Apr 17, 2025
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    LG CNS breaks into US smart city market

    Rendering of LG CNS EV charging systems at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (Courtesy of LG CNS)  LG CNS Co., the…

    LG, LG CNS
  • UBS tops Korea’s buyout deal advisory in Q1 thanks to Lotte

    Apr 2, 2025
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    UBS tops Korea’s buyout deal advisory in Q1 thanks to Lotte

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) UBS Group AG, the frontrunner in South Korea’s M&A market last year, retained the top position…

    Affinity, Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG CNS, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Medical, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • LG companies flock to debt, equity markets to raise $2.8 billion

    Feb 14, 2025
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    LG companies flock to debt, equity markets to raise $2.8 billion

    LG headquarters building in Seoul  South Korea’s fourth-largest conglomerate LG Group companies scrambled to sell bonds and shares to raise…

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  • South Korean IPO market to head into winter after pitiful LG CNS debut

    Feb 11, 2025
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    South Korean IPO market to head into winter after pitiful LG CNS debut

    LG CNS Kospi debut celebration ceremony at the KRX on Feb. 5, 2025 (Courtesy of KRX)  Companies in South Korea…

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  • Seoul Guarantee Insurance sharply cuts IPO valuation

    Jan 26, 2025
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    Seoul Guarantee Insurance sharply cuts IPO valuation

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Seoul Guarantee Insurance Co. (SGI) has slashed its target valuation by about 40% in a renewed…

    financial crisis, LG, LG CNS, Samsung, Seoul
  • SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    Jan 20, 2025
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    SK, Lotte’s restructuring to drive Korea’s M&A market in 2025

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) SK and Lotte groups remain the focus for South Korean dealmakers as the two conglomerates are…

    Busan, LG, LG CNS, Lotte, Military, Ourhome, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Stress, Survey
  • LG CNS, Bear Robotics to co-develop autonomous robots

    Jan 20, 2025
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    LG CNS, Bear Robotics to co-develop autonomous robots

    LG CNS Co., a South Korean information technology service company, said on Monday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…

    LG, LG CNS
  • LG CNS set to price February IPO at top of price band

    Jan 15, 2025
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    LG CNS set to price February IPO at top of price band

    Hyun Shin-kyun, CEO of LG CNS, speaks at a press conference on Jan. 9, 2025 LG CNS Co., an information…

    Global Expansion, LG, LG CNS, Samsung
  • Online lender K Bank eyes IPO in Feb 2025 at lower valuation

    Dec 18, 2024
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    Online lender K Bank eyes IPO in Feb 2025 at lower valuation

    K Bank serves as a platform for cryptocurrency transactions K Bank, a South Korean online lender, is making a new…

    Kakao, LG, LG CNS, Seoul
  • LG CNS to use IPO proceeds to buy foreign IT firm

    Dec 9, 2024
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    LG CNS to use IPO proceeds to buy foreign IT firm

    LG CNS headquarters building in Seoul (Courtesy of LG CNS) LG CNS Co., the information technology service unit of South…

    Global Expansion, Japan, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Samsung, Seoul
  • LG CNS to enter US smart building biz

    Dec 3, 2024
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    LG CNS to enter US smart building biz

    South Korea’s LG CNS said on Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US-based real estate management…

    LG, LG CNS
  • Korean companies’ cash reserves swell to record high

    Dec 2, 2024
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    Korean companies’ cash reserves swell to record high

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Cash holdings at South Korean companies have soared to their highest-ever level, data showed on Monday.…

    BTS, Donald Trump, Hyundai, KT, LG, LG CNS, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • LG CNS launches AI solution Enerdict for virtual power plant operators

    Nov 6, 2024
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    LG CNS launches AI solution Enerdict for virtual power plant operators

    LG CNS Co., a leading South Korean IT service provider, has launched Enerdict, an AI-powered solution designed to optimize the…

    LG, LG CNS
  • Korea’s LG CNS, DN Solutions seek billions of dollars via Jan IPOs

    Oct 27, 2024
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    Korea’s LG CNS, DN Solutions seek billions of dollars via Jan IPOs

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) LG CNS Co., DN Solutions Co. and other South Korean companies aim to raise billions of…

    LG, LG CNS, Lotte, purpose, Seoul
  • LG CNS launches PerfecTwin ERP edition in Japan

    Oct 24, 2024
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    LG CNS launches PerfecTwin ERP edition in Japan

    South Korea’s LG CNS Co. said on Thursday it introduced its automated testing solution, PerfecTwin ERP (enterprise resource planning) edition,…

    Japan, LG, LG CNS
  • LG CNS gets Google Cloud GenAI certification

    Oct 10, 2024
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    LG CNS gets Google Cloud GenAI certification

    South Korea’s LG CNS said on Thursday that it obtained Google Cloud’s Generative AI (GenAI)Service Specialization certification. It’s the first…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG CNS
  • 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
  • LG CNS, Seoul National Univ. to establish DX talent program

    Aug 28, 2024
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    LG CNS, Seoul National Univ. to establish DX talent program

    South Korea’s LG CNS Co. signed an agreement with Seoul National University’s Department of Industrial Engineering on Tuesday to develop…

    automotive, Korean Semiconductor, LG, LG CNS, Seoul
  • Korea Investment, Sinar Mas to build data center in Indonesia

    Aug 27, 2024
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    Korea Investment, Sinar Mas to build data center in Indonesia

    A rendering image of a data center to be built in Menteng Atas, Setiabudi in Jakarta Korea Investment Real Asset…

    LG, LG CNS, request
  • Macquarie buys its 1st Korean data center for $538 mn

    Aug 5, 2024
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    Macquarie buys its 1st Korean data center for $538 mn

    Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund has signed to buy data center Hanam IDC (Courtesy of Macquarie) Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund (MKIF)…

    Kakao, LG, LG CNS, Samsung, Seoul
  • LG CNS, Aeon to collaborate on EdTech in Japan

    Jul 25, 2024
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    LG CNS, Aeon to collaborate on EdTech in Japan

    South Korea’s LG CNS announced on Thursday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aeon, an education company operating…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG CNS, Putin
  • LG CNS launches AI-driven smart farm using satellite

    Jun 14, 2024
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    LG CNS launches AI-driven smart farm using satellite

    A new AI-powered smart farm utilizing satellite imagery to detect crop diseases and recommend treatment strategies is now operational, LG…

    LG, LG CNS, Putin
  • LG CNS unveils PerfecTwin ERP Edition in US

    Jun 5, 2024
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    LG CNS unveils PerfecTwin ERP Edition in US

    South Korea’s LG CNS Co., a cloud computing services arm of LG Corp., announced on Wednesday that it unveiled its…

    LG, LG CNS, Putin
  • Korea Inc.’s AI executives double with LG Group leading the pack

    May 28, 2024
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    Korea Inc.’s AI executives double with LG Group leading the pack

    AI robot The number of executive-level artificial intelligence (AI) specialists at South Korea’s 30 largest conglomerates has more than doubled…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kakao, Korean Technology, KT, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Lotte, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, study
  • LG CNS’ marketing platform MOP surpasses 800 corporate customers

    May 23, 2024
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    LG CNS’ marketing platform MOP surpasses 800 corporate customers

    South Korea’s LG CNS Co., a cloud computing services arm of LG Corp., announced on Thursday that its Marketing Optimization…

    Korean Technology, LG, LG CNS, Putin, Shopping, travel
  • Woongjin reborn as IT solution company beyond education firm

    May 7, 2024
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    Woongjin reborn as IT solution company beyond education firm

    Lee Soo-young, co-chief executive of Woongjin Woongjin Co., better known as the home-study workbook brand Woongjin ThinkBig in South Korea,…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, study, Woongjin

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Latest Korean News

  • Korean specialty alloy makers SeAH, Poongsan set to ride defense, space industry boomOctober 17, 2025
    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
  • Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demandOctober 17, 2025
    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
  • K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailersOctober 17, 2025
    KPop Demon Hunters-themed GS25 convenience store in Seoul  South Korean… Read more: K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers
  • US denounces China’s sanctions on Hanwha Ocean’s US armsOctober 17, 2025
    Hanwha Ocean acquired Philadephia-based Philly Shipyard, rebranded as Hanwha Philly… Read more: US denounces China’s sanctions on Hanwha Ocean’s US arms
  • Samsung to invest $110 mn in Grail to bring early-cancer test to AsiaOctober 17, 2025
    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