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  • Kospi enters uncharted territory, powered by Samsung, SK Hynix, other blue-chip stocks

    Oct 24, 2025
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    Kospi enters uncharted territory, powered by Samsung, SK Hynix, other blue-chip stocks

    The Kospi stock index closes up 2.5% at a fresh record high of 3,941.59 on Oct. 24, 2025, led by…

    Hyundai, Japan, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Thoughts on the Golden Disc 40: List of 40 influential figures in kpop history

    Oct 23, 2025
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    They chose 40 for the 40th anniversary of the awards. From the site: Here are 40 influential figures in the…

    BTS, history, LG, Question
  • Quick Homemade Breakfast with Korean Convenience Items 🥪☕

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Quick Homemade Breakfast with Korean Convenience Items 🥪☕

    This morning, I wanted to make something quick and easy using a few Korean convenience items. The weather’s getting colder,…

    LG, Military, Old Korea
  • Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Mami Kataoka, director of the Mori Art Museum and chair of Roppongi Art Night’s executive committee  Under the neon canopy…

    Busan, history, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Art, LG, Perspectives, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    The Kospi closed up 1.56% at a fresh record high of 3,883.68 on Wednesday. The tech-heavy Kosdaq finished up 0.76%…

    Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Medical, Politics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Survey, Tourism
  • Palliser Capital sees LG Chem as most discounted Korean stock, lifting shares

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Palliser Capital sees LG Chem as most discounted Korean stock, lifting shares

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Activist fund Palliser Capital said on Tuesday that LG Chem Ltd. trades at a 74% discount…

    family, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Made kimbap for the first time + spicy pork belly bulgogi

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Made kimbap for the first time + spicy pork belly bulgogi

    Made kimbap for the first time using the spicy pork belly bulgogi I made last night! (Last pic. Sadly, I…

    Advice, LG, Pork
  • 3rd Line Butterfly : Hwanhee Ultraviolet (환희보라바깥)

    Oct 21, 2025
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    3rd Line Butterfly : Hwanhee Ultraviolet (환희보라바깥)

    When 3rd Line Butterfly released something new, it felt like a chapter addition to their discography. And after the band’s…

    LG
  • Today’s Blackpink seems to follow too many trends and has lost part of what made the group special

    Oct 19, 2025
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    I confess that I’ve been missing the Blackpink I knew. Before, each comeback had its own energy, their charisma seemed…

    LG
  • What’s better than gimbap?

    Oct 19, 2025
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    What’s better than gimbap?

    3 gimbap! They’re from a restaurant, one is a traditional bulgogi which is my fave, and a buldak one. Then…

    LG
  • Spicy pork bulgogi

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Spicy pork bulgogi

    submitted by /u/Jaded_Detail7879 [link] [comments]

    LG, Pork
  • S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    Oct 17, 2025
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    S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    5th PharmaResearch Global Symposium (Courtesy of PharmaResearch) Shares of South Korea’s beauty device makers are soaring as foreign visitors flock…

    Celebrity, Japan, LG, Medical, Samsung, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • MEOVV Ignites the K-pop Scene with Fiery ‘BURNING UP’ MV: Explosive Energy, Fierce Performance, and Fan Frenzy Take Over

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Photo/Video Credits: THE BLACK LABEL K-pop girl group MEOVV slammed back onto the scene with their digital single and music…

    Demographics, K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • Seoul hotel prices soar to record highs as tourist boom overwhelms supply

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Seoul hotel prices soar to record highs as tourist boom overwhelms supply

    In Seoul, even a hotel room costing 1 million won ($705) a night is hard to come by. From five-star…

    LG, Lotte, Lotte World, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Oct 16, 2025
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    South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (from left to…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Stray Kids Lee Know Teams Up with Gucci for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea November 2025 Cover, Blending K-pop Vibes with Global Fashion

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Stray Kids Lee Know Teams Up with Gucci for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea November 2025 Cover, Blending K-pop Vibes with Global Fashion

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Gucci. JYP Entertainment Lee Know of Stray Kids shines brightly on the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR…

    K-pop, LG, Social Media
  • POSCO Future M lands $470 mn anode deal with US carmaker

    Oct 15, 2025
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    POSCO Future M lands $470 mn anode deal with US carmaker

    (Courtesy of POSCO Future M) POSCO Future M Co., South Korea’s leading battery materials maker, has bagged a 671 billion…

    Japan, KT, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Pohang, POSCO, Samsung
  • IVE’s An Yujin Takes Global Fashion by Storm in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital Cover and Pictorial

    Oct 14, 2025
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    IVE’s An Yujin Takes Global Fashion by Storm in Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital Cover and Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Starship Entertainment Lacoste IVE’s An Yujin is turning heads once again with her stunning digital cover…

    K-pop, LG, Photography
  • LG India IPO block buster

    Oct 14, 2025
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    https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10593171 submitted by /u/HST2345 [link] [comments]

    LG
  • G-DRAGON Redefines Luxury Icons in W Korea November 2025 Cover with Chanel, Merging K-pop Star Power and Global Fashion Influence

    Oct 14, 2025
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    G-DRAGON Redefines Luxury Icons in W Korea November 2025 Cover with Chanel, Merging K-pop Star Power and Global Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: Galaxy Corporation W korea Chanel Under the mesmerizing lens of W Korea’s November 2025 issue, G-DRAGON, leader of…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • Homemade beef bulgogi

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Homemade beef bulgogi

    The other weekend it was Chuseok, made a few dishes to celebrate. My bulgogi is one of my favorites to…

    Chuseok, LG
  • Korean haircare products rise as K-beauty’s next frontier

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Korean haircare products rise as K-beauty’s next frontier

    A selection of shampoos and haircare treatments under The Skin Factory’s Kundal brand The allure of Korean beauty is extending into…

    Kakao, LG
  • IVE Wonyoung Stuns in ELLE Korea x BVLGARI November 2025 Cover, Bridging K-pop Luxury Trends with Japanese Fashion Influence

    Oct 13, 2025
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    IVE Wonyoung Stuns in ELLE Korea x BVLGARI November 2025 Cover, Bridging K-pop Luxury Trends with Japanese Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment. ELLE Korea. BVLGARI In the upcoming November 2025 issue of ELLE Korea, IVE’s Wonyoung steps into a…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Anyone from Germany?

    Oct 13, 2025
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    Hi! I am Korean living now in Belgium. Recently, I’ve got an offer from Hamburg, and seriously considering it. Before…

    germany, LG
  • I’m excited for ILLIT’s comeback in November

    Oct 13, 2025
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    I’ve been obsessed with ILLIT’s stuff lately & I’m so happy the Bomb promos went off without any drama. Can’t…

    Japan, LG
  • Songs with random talk phrases and why I love them

    Oct 13, 2025
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    This is just for all of music in general. I absolutely love it when a song has somebody randomly speaking…

    BTS, LG
  • CATL chief to meet Hyundai Motor head, CEOs of Korean rivals, battery materials firms

    Oct 13, 2025
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    CATL chief to meet Hyundai Motor head, CEOs of Korean rivals, battery materials firms

    Hyundai’s Kona, an electric SUV, runs on CATL’s batteries Robin Zeng, founder and chairman of Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex…

    Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Parents
  • Information Request on an extremely rare Korean Videogame Soundtrack

    Oct 13, 2025
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    Hello, I’m trying to find information for a korean videogame soundtrack, which I started playing in 2007 and now, after…

    Curiosity, Fame, LG, Question, request
  • LG to power future growth with Indian unit’s blockbuster IPO

    Oct 13, 2025
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    LG to power future growth with Indian unit’s blockbuster IPO

    A rendered image of LG Electronics’ envisioned new home appliance plant in Sri City, India (Courtesy of LG) LG Electronics…

    driver, history, LG, LG Electronics, Lotte, Seoul
  • Whats your favorite example of a groups visual reminding you why they’re the visual without even trying?

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sometimes you see a normal instagram post from one of the visuals you follow or you see them in a…

    LG
  • ILLIT’s Iroha — Elle Girl Japan x Hiro Odagiri – Makeup GeneLator Vol.12 Special Feature Pictorial

    Oct 11, 2025
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    ILLIT’s Iroha — Elle Girl Japan x Hiro Odagiri – Makeup GeneLator Vol.12 Special Feature Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Belift Lab. Elle Girl Japan Hiro Odagiri Skin lit from within — a glow that defies reason. The…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Tokyo
  • favorite moments when kpop collided with your other interests ???

    Oct 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    just a lighter post cuz ive missed posting here but on that note, a couple of months ago something rlly…

    LG
  • Kospi surges past 3,600 for 1st time in post-holiday catch-up rally

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Kospi surges past 3,600 for 1st time in post-holiday catch-up rally

    (Courtesy of Yonhap news) South Korea’s stock market extended its record-breaking run on Friday, surging past the 3,600-point mark for…

    Chuseok, Donald Trump, history, Japan, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • K-beauty conquers Tokyo as Japan’s MZ generation falls under its spell

    Oct 10, 2025
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    K-beauty conquers Tokyo as Japan’s MZ generation falls under its spell

    Shinsegae International’s Amuse opens a booth at Mega Cosme Land 2025, a K-beauty festival hosted by Qoo10 Japan TOKYO –…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT, LG, Lotte, MZ generation, Shopping, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    Oct 9, 2025
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    Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Foreign investors have emerged as the standout winners in South Korea’s equity market this year, as…

    Chuseok, CJ Cheiljedang, Hyundai, Japan, Kakao, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • South Korean banks turn to India as post-China growth frontier

    Oct 9, 2025
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    South Korean banks turn to India as post-China growth frontier

    People inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus during rush hours in Mumbai, India (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s top commercial banks…

    Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
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  • SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026November 20, 2025
    SK Hynix’s DRAM plant in Icheon SK Hynix Inc., a… Read more: SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026
  • Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal planNovember 20, 2025
    (Courtesy of Yonap) The Korean won fell to its weakest… Read more: Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan
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    The National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor… Read more: S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status
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    One of container ships built by Samsung Heavy Industries (Courtesy… Read more: Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting shares
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    (Courtesy of Samsung Display) Samsung Display Co., the panel-making arm… Read more: Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOE

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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