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  • Cold-weather Dinner 🍲 — Simple Homemade Tteok-mandu Soup with Fried Chicken & Salad

    Oct 21, 2025
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    Cold-weather Dinner 🍲 — Simple Homemade Tteok-mandu Soup with Fried Chicken & Salad

    The weather suddenly turned cold this week, so I wanted something warm for dinner. I bought everything from Lotte Mart,…

    Kimchi, Lotte
  • K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers

    Oct 17, 2025
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    K-wave tourist shopping spree fuels South Korean retailers

    KPop Demon Hunters-themed GS25 convenience store in Seoul  South Korean retailers are pinning their hopes on a wave of foreign…

    driver, Hyundai, K-pop, Lotte, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • 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
  • S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Oct 15, 2025
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    S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Air Liquide’s East Asia Pacific Cluster CEO Park Il-yong (Courtesy of Air Liquide) South Korea, home to the world’s top…

    Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kpop Demon Hunters tour idea: singers, rotating former/current idols covering soundtrack + bringing their own hits. Surprise guests/combinations like Blackpink + Ejae, etc

    Oct 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What do you think about a tour of KDH singers, together with different former/current idols covering the soundtrack? Plus bringing…

    Lotte
  • Spam Gift Set

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Spam Gift Set

    Happy Chuseok! Are spam gift sets only sold during lunar new year and chuseok? Or are these available anytime the…

    Chuseok, Lotte
  • South Korea M&As surge 44% in Q3 as UBS, Kim & Chang hold leads

    Oct 1, 2025
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    South Korea M&As surge 44% in Q3 as UBS, Kim & Chang hold leads

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s mergers and acquisitions market rebounded sharply in the third quarter as conglomerates accelerated restructuring…

    Lotte, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • Seoul bustles with Chinese group tourists on first day of visa-free entry

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Seoul bustles with Chinese group tourists on first day of visa-free entry

    Seoul’s Myeongdong street bustles with Chinese group tourists on Sept. 29, the first day of their visa-free entry (KED file…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Lotte, myeongdong, Seoul, Subway, Tourism, travel
  • Lotte minority shareholders join forces to demand share cancellation

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Lotte minority shareholders join forces to demand share cancellation

    Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin celerates the launch of Lotte Corp. in 2017 (Courtesy of Yonhap) A coalition of minority…

    fail, Lotte, Lotte Energy Materials
  • Korean pharmaceuticals, another victim of Trump tariffs

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Korean pharmaceuticals, another victim of Trump tariffs

    A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, U.S. flag and word “Tariffs” in this illustration created on April…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Lotte, Samsung, Seoul
  • MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Sep 24, 2025
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    MBK issues public apology over Homeplus fiasco, pledges extra capital injection

    Michael ByungJu Kim, founder and chairman of MBK Partners MBK Partners, a North Asia-focused private equity firm, on Wednesday issued…

    apology, fail, Lotte, Question, Seoul
  • Ramyun with allergies

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone! My best friends’ kids really want to try ramyun but they have multiple food allergies and I want…

    Lotte
  • Korea, China, Japan’s drastic ethylene capacity cut boosts hope for industry rebound

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Korea, China, Japan’s drastic ethylene capacity cut boosts hope for industry rebound

    An LG Chem petrochemical plant in Korea East Asia’s petrochemical industry is entering its largest restructuring in decades, with planned…

    history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Seoul
  • Foreign holding in Samsung Electronics at 2025 highs, further upside seen

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Foreign holding in Samsung Electronics at 2025 highs, further upside seen

    The Kospi index finished at 3,486.19 on Sept. 23, marking its highest closing level to date Foreign investors’ holding of…

    automotive, fail, LG, LG Electronics, Lotte, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Lotte Duty Free resumes trade with Chinese resellers as K-beauty sales rise

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Lotte Duty Free resumes trade with Chinese resellers as K-beauty sales rise

    Lotte Duty Free Myeongdong Lotte Duty Free, South Korea’s largest duty-free business operator, has restarted sales to Chinese bulk resellers,…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Lotte, myeongdong, Seoul, Tourism
  • Lotte World Donkey

    Sep 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone remember the huge animatronic donkey at Lotte World that used to shit out chocolate? The tail would lift…

    Lotte, Lotte World
  • Lotte to launch 2-3 new high-end malls in Vietnam, building on West Lake Hanoi success

    Sep 16, 2025
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    Lotte to launch 2-3 new high-end malls in Vietnam, building on West Lake Hanoi success

    An aerial view of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi Lotte Shopping Co., South Korea’s leading retailer, plans to open two…

    Korean Food, Korean House, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • March 1945: Taxis in Seoul nearly vanish, rickshaws exploit passengers, yet Japanese and Korean collaborator elite still get chauffeured drunk to bars and brothels

    Sep 15, 2025
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    March 1945: Taxis in Seoul nearly vanish, rickshaws exploit passengers, yet Japanese and Korean collaborator elite still get chauffeured drunk to bars and brothels

    In the last months of World War II before Imperial Japan’s surrender, the public transportation infrastructure in Seoul was in…

    Curiosity, Japan, Kakao, Koreans, Lotte, Seoul, World War
  • American luxury shines in South Korea as European rivals fade

    Sep 11, 2025
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    American luxury shines in South Korea as European rivals fade

    (Courtesy of Ralph Lauren social media)  For years, South Korea was one of the most reliable markets for European luxury…

    Gen Z, Hyundai, Koreans, KT, LG, Lotte, LVMH, middle-class, Millennials, Social Media
  • S. Korea beat U.S. in men’s football friendly behind Son’s goal, assist | Yonhap News Agency

    Sep 7, 2025
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    S. Korea beat U.S. in men’s football friendly behind Son’s goal, assist | Yonhap News Agency

    By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) — Captain Son Heung-min had a goal and an assist in the first…

    germany, Lotte, Seoul, Son Heung-min
  • Car sharing: appealing option among Korean MZers as young drivers shun ownership

    Sep 1, 2025
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    Car sharing: appealing option among Korean MZers as young drivers shun ownership

    SK’s car-sharing service Socar Owning a decent car has long been a status symbol, particularly among youths, in South Korea.…

    driver, Jeju, KCC, Koreans, Lotte, Millennials, travel
  • Korean VC firms lose appetite for investment in startups amid dearth of IPOs, M&As for exit

    Aug 29, 2025
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    Korean VC firms lose appetite for investment in startups amid dearth of IPOs, M&As for exit

    Korea’s startup industry faces a sharp funding squeeze as venture capital firms retreat from new investments South Korea’s startup community…

    fail, Lotte, Seoul, Warning
  • Woman dressed in cat mask terrorizes people with knives in local Lotte Mart

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This happened Aug. 2nd at my local Lotte Mart in Okpo-dong on Geoje Island. She was apprehended and taken to…

    Lotte, Question
  • Jeju Dream Tower poised to dethrone Paradise as Korea’s top casino in 2025

    Aug 26, 2025
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    Jeju Dream Tower poised to dethrone Paradise as Korea’s top casino in 2025

    Lotte Tour Development’s Jeju Dream Tow Jeju Dream Tower Casino, operated by South Korea’s major tourism and leisure company, Lotte…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • A Radiance in Motion: Lee Sung Kyung and the Philosophy of I MOVE ME

    Aug 24, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    A Radiance in Motion: Lee Sung Kyung and the Philosophy of I MOVE ME

    Photo Credits: ASICS. YG Entertainment The air in Seoul hums with a rhythm all its own: kinetic, glamorous, endlessly renewing.…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Lotte, Seoul
  • STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia

    Aug 22, 2025
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    STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia

    STIC Investments Inc., a Seoul-based private equity firm, is set to acquire Cleantopia, South Korea’s largest laundry service franchise operator,…

    Lotte, Seoul, Stress
  • South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    Aug 22, 2025
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    South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US President Donald Trump South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will…

    Alberta, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, Lawmakers, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plan South Korea’s financial regulators are calling on the country’s petrochemical producers to draw up sweeping self-rescue…

    Lotte, Seoul, Stress
  • Lotte Pine Bud Drink UK

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, I was wondering whether anyone knows where the Lotte Pine Bud drink can be bought in the UK? Online…

    Lotte
  • S.Korea’s petrochemical firms to cut capacity on state urge for rigorous restructuring

    Aug 20, 2025
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    S.Korea’s petrochemical firms to cut capacity on state urge for rigorous restructuring

    Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol  (right) presides over a meeting of economy-related ministers on strengthening the petrochemical sector’s competitiveness South Korea’s…

    Discussion, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, study
  • This Korean fast food burger joint is gonna popping up everywhere in the US!

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    https://youtu.be/ajyeHbCCHDU?si=Wk1bF7Mj0rPvRwwQ This place called Lotteria is the #1 Korean owned burger franchise in Korea. If you’ve been to Korea you…

    Lotte
  • YNCC avoids default with $220 mn lifeline from DL Chemical, Hanwha

    Aug 12, 2025
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    YNCC avoids default with $220 mn lifeline from DL Chemical, Hanwha

    YNCC’s naphtha cracking center in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province Yeochun NCC Co. (YNCC), South Korea’s third-largest ethylene maker, has narrowly…

    Lotte
  • Seoul skyline at sunset from Lotte World Tower

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul skyline at sunset from Lotte World Tower

    submitted by /u/Siddhu312 [link] [comments]

    Lotte, Lotte World, Seoul
  • South Korea, Vietnam to nearly double bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030

    Aug 11, 2025
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    South Korea, Vietnam to nearly double bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (first on right) and To Lam (second on left), general secretary of Vietnam’s Communist…

    Hyundai, Korean Technology, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • S.Korea’s trade chiefs head back to US for talks with Lutnick, skip overnight stayOctober 22, 2025
    South Korea’s Chief Presidential Policy Officer Kim Yong-beom (second from… Read more: S.Korea’s trade chiefs head back to US for talks with Lutnick, skip overnight stay
  • Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativityOctober 22, 2025
    Mami Kataoka, director of the Mori Art Museum and chair… Read more: Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity
  • Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull chargeOctober 22, 2025
    The Kospi closed up 1.56% at a fresh record high… Read more: Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge
  • Koreit Asset, Dawon join forces on $430 mn golf, residential project in PhilippinesOctober 22, 2025
    A golf ball on green glass at a golf course… Read more: Koreit Asset, Dawon join forces on $430 mn golf, residential project in Philippines
  • Samsung’s Galaxy XR blends AI, immersion at half the price of Apple’s Vision ProOctober 22, 2025
    Samsung Galaxy XR (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co.… Read more: Samsung’s Galaxy XR blends AI, immersion at half the price of Apple’s Vision Pro

Latest Community Feeds

  • Kpop songs that no one is ever prepared for?October 22, 2025
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  • Is K-Pop becoming more marketing than music?October 22, 2025
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  • What is the consensus on Park Bom as a main vocalist? Yea or Nay?October 22, 2025
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  • Congrats EJAE for signing w/ WME (worldwide contract)October 22, 2025
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  • The amount of people who fake being fans just to start drama is so pathetic. Why are Kpop fans in the big 2025 still falling for the most obvious troll bait post 😭October 22, 2025
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  • Pre-Game analysis for the JYPE X Game Caterers random dance contest (Twice, Itzy, NMIXX)October 22, 2025
  • [Test] PorterX — person-to-person delivery between Japan ↔ Korea ✈️October 22, 2025
  • China eyes currency swap with Japan and South Korea amid trade tensions: sourceOctober 22, 2025
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  • Made kimbap for the first time + spicy pork belly bulgogiOctober 22, 2025
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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