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  • Lotte India rides Korean ice cream wave, eyes 15% growth in 2025

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Lotte India rides Korean ice cream wave, eyes 15% growth in 2025

    Lotte Krunch ice bar sold in India (Courtesy of Lotte Wellfood)  South Korean confectionery giant Lotte Wellfood Co. is targeting a…

    Lotte
  • Bulgogi Corn Cheese Pizza

    Jul 6, 2025
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    Bulgogi Corn Cheese Pizza

    For the long weekend we did a sourdough crust, cold smoked mozzarella corn cheese, perilla pesto, bulgogi, Korean shrimp seaweed…

    Cheese, Kimchi, LG, Lotte
  • Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    Jul 1, 2025
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    Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    A Miniso store in Hongdae, Seoul SHANGHAI – In the rain, lines of people snaked along Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai’s…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Lotte World, Millennials, myeongdong, MZ generation, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • Loss-making Lotte Chemical to sell water treatment unit to Synopex

    Jun 22, 2025
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    Loss-making Lotte Chemical to sell water treatment unit to Synopex

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province (Courtesy of Lotte) Lotte Chemical Corp., South Korea’s second-largest petrochemical company…

    daegu, Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Seoul, study
  • Lotte Biologics signs antibody drug CMO deal with UK’s Ottimo Pharma

    Jun 20, 2025
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    Lotte Biologics signs antibody drug CMO deal with UK’s Ottimo Pharma

    Lotte Biologics CEO James Park BOSTON – Lotte Biologics Co. has signed a deal to manufacture an antibody therapy for…

    Lotte, request, Samsung
  • It’s time to spend: Korean shoppers loosen purse strings on luxuries, hotels

    Jun 18, 2025
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    It’s time to spend: Korean shoppers loosen purse strings on luxuries, hotels

    Consumers are spending again after the presidential election South Korea’s long-dormant consumer sector is showing signs of revival, as shoppers…

    Coupang, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, martial law, myeongdong, Naver, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • South Korean eyewear poised to spark next global K-wave

    Jun 16, 2025
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    South Korean eyewear poised to spark next global K-wave

    (Courtesy of Gentle Monster)  As eyewear evolves into a key fashion statement, South Korea’s homegrown brands are setting their sights…

    Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • President Lee: Businesses at center of policy priorities for economic growth

    Jun 13, 2025
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    President Lee: Businesses at center of policy priorities for economic growth

    President Lee Jae-myung (center) speaks before meeting with business leaders on June 13, 2025 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on…

    Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Perspectives, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress
  • MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Jun 12, 2025
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    MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Homeplus’ logo seen outside an outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. is once again up…

    fail, Lotte, Naver, Ourhome, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • S.Korea eases path for foreign REITs in senior housing push

    Jun 12, 2025
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    S.Korea eases path for foreign REITs in senior housing push

    South Korea, grappling with a fast-aging population, has relaxed development and ownership rules for senior housing, opening the sector to…

    Lotte, Medical, Seoul, super-aged society
  • Lotte Chemical, HD Hyundai seek to combine naphtha cracking facilities

    Jun 11, 2025
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    Lotte Chemical, HD Hyundai seek to combine naphtha cracking facilities

    A DL Chemical plant in Korea Lotte Chemical Corp. and HD Hyundai Co. are in talks to consolidate their naphtha…

    fail, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, study
  • Lee Jae-myung to meet with top business leaders ahead of G7 summit

    Jun 9, 2025
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    Lee Jae-myung to meet with top business leaders ahead of G7 summit

    President Lee Jae-myung (center) is set to meet with top business leaders next week South Korea’s newly elected President Lee…

    Alberta, Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • The end of Butterfinger Pancakes? Anyone enjoyed then over the years?

    May 30, 2025
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    The end of Butterfinger Pancakes? Anyone enjoyed then over the years?

    Back in the mid-2000s, this place was one of the very, very few restaurants that had a decent American style…

    Lotte, Lotte World, myeongdong
  • Ramen, ready-to-eat meals lead K-food 2024 exports up 10%

    May 29, 2025
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    Ramen, ready-to-eat meals lead K-food 2024 exports up 10%

    Shelves packed with ramen, or spicy instant noodles, at a supermarket South Korea’s food exports climbed 10% on-year to $7.26…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Food Safety, Korean Food, Lotte
  • How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    May 27, 2025
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    How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    The US government has become increasingly explicit with its racism during the second Donald Trump administration. During a summit at…

    Discrimination, Discussion, Donald Trump, Lotte, middle-class, Protest, request, Sex, sexual assault, Stress
  • Is there anything left for this industry to maximise profit?

    May 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It is not news for us that the companies that give us the idols we love to listen to (and…

    KT, Lotte, Social Media
  • Excited for Lotteria opening in Fullerton CA 👀

    May 16, 2025
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    Excited for Lotteria opening in Fullerton CA 👀

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

    Lotte
  • Want to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2? Use this resource megathread. I just got mine!

    May 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In Korea it’s operated as a lottery system, not first come first serve, but you can apply to multiple lotteries…

    Lotte
  • Korean teachers’ fund to commit $495 mn to 10 PE firms

    May 13, 2025
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    Korean teachers’ fund to commit $495 mn to 10 PE firms

    The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU), a retirement fund operator for South Korean teachers, has picked 10 local private equity…

    Genesis, KT, Lotte
  • Lotte to retake $269 mn stake in logistics arm after flopped IPO

    May 13, 2025
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    Lotte to retake $269 mn stake in logistics arm after flopped IPO

    Lotte Group, South Korea’s fifth-largest conglomerate by assets, will buy back a stake in Lotte Global Logistics Co. from the…

    fail, Lotte, Seoul
  • MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    May 11, 2025
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    MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    Lotte mobile card interface (Courtesy of Lotte Card)  North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners’ second attempt to exit Lotte…

    Controversy, fail, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose, Samsung, Shinhan Card, Shopping
  • Korea’s top cinema chains seek merger to counter box office slump

    May 8, 2025
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    Korea’s top cinema chains seek merger to counter box office slump

    Lotte Cinema and Megabox are South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, respectively (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s two leading…

    Lotte, Shopping
  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
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    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Apr 29, 2025
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    Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Used cars parked in parking lots in Incheon for export (Courtesy of Yonhap)   South Korea’s exports of used cars by…

    Affinity, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Lotte, Ukraine
  • Bat-beating, lottery scams: 97 gang members arrested in mass Incheon bust

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Bat-beating, lottery scams: 97 gang members arrested in mass Incheon bust

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

    Lotte
  • JD.com opens Korean logistics centers, preluding C-commerce invasion

    Apr 24, 2025
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    JD.com opens Korean logistics centers, preluding C-commerce invasion

    JD.com’s fulfillment center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province (Courtesy of Yonhap)  JD.com, often dubbed China’s answer to Amazon.com, has opened its…

    Coupang, Lotte, Seoul
  • I have not been to Lotte folks museum for nearly 20 years; I swear this is the same guy

    Apr 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    I have not been to Lotte folks museum for nearly 20 years; I swear this is the same guy

    Currently residing in US; I was recently on the vacation to Korea and thought it would be fun to visit…

    Lotte
  • India: The most tantalizing frontier for K-food’s global ambitions

    Apr 18, 2025
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    India: The most tantalizing frontier for K-food’s global ambitions

    K-pop girl group NewJeans is the global brand ambassador of Pepero, Lotte Wellfood’s iconic chocolate-covered pretzel stick South Korea’s processed…

    Buldak Ramen, K-pop, Korean Food, Lotte, Samyang
  • Orion behind original Choco Pie to invest $580 million in new plants

    Apr 16, 2025
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    Orion behind original Choco Pie to invest $580 million in new plants

    Orion Choco Pie (Courtesy of Orion)  Orion Corp., a South Korean confectionery and snack manufacturer, will pour in 830 billion…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Korean Food, Lotte, Seoul
  • Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel: winners in South Korea’s luxury market

    Apr 14, 2025
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    Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel: winners in South Korea’s luxury market

    A Louis Vuitton outlet in Seoul South Korea’s luxury goods market is becoming increasingly polarized, with ultra-high-end brands such as…

    Hyundai, LG, Lotte, LVMH, Seoul
  • EQT set to invest in KKR-backed fashion unicorn Musinsa

    Apr 14, 2025
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    EQT set to invest in KKR-backed fashion unicorn Musinsa

    A Musinsa outlet in Lotte Time Villas, a shopping mall in Suwon, Korea (Courtesy of Musinsa) EQT, Europe’s largest private…

    family, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Apr 10, 2025
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    S.Korea’s foreigners-only casinos bask in return of Chinese high rollers

    Casino at Mohegan Inspire in Yeongjong Island (Courtesy of News1) South Korea’s foreigners-only casinos are witnessing a significant rise in…

    Busan, fail, Japan, Jeju, Koreans, Lotte, Seoul, travel
  • IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    Apr 8, 2025
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    IFEZ posts 2nd-highest FDI performance with $309.6 million in Q1

    A panoramic view of the Songdo 11th District, South Korea’s biotechnology industry hub (Courtesy of IFEZ) The Incheon Free Economic…

    Discussion, Japan, Lotte, Seoul, Tourism
  • MBK sees better exit landscape in 2025, bets on governance reform

    Apr 3, 2025
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    MBK sees better exit landscape in 2025, bets on governance reform

    Michael ByungJu Kim (second from right), founder and chairman of MBK Partners MBK Partners sees a recovery in the exit…

    family, Japan, Korea Zinc, Lotte, Seoul
  • 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
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI featuresJuly 9, 2025
    TM Roh, chief of Samsung’s DX Division, showcases the Galaxy… Read more: Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI features
  • S.Korea to overhaul retirement pension system, introduce competition for higher returnsJuly 9, 2025
    South Korea is planning a sweeping overhaul of its corporate… Read more: S.Korea to overhaul retirement pension system, introduce competition for higher returns
  • POSCO sells Chinese stainless steel JV to Chinese rival for $300 mnJuly 9, 2025
    POSCO’s stainless steel plan tin Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, Korea… Read more: POSCO sells Chinese stainless steel JV to Chinese rival for $300 mn
  • Hahn & Co. to award bonus shares to Namyang staff, retires $7.1 mn sharesJuly 9, 2025
    Namang Dairy headquarters  Seoul-based private equity firm Hahn & Co.… Read more: Hahn & Co. to award bonus shares to Namyang staff, retires $7.1 mn shares
  • Seoul vows zero-tolerance measures against unfair stock tradingJuly 9, 2025
    The Korea Exchange in Seoul South Korea’s top financial regulators… Read more: Seoul vows zero-tolerance measures against unfair stock trading

Latest Community Feeds

  • If you ever went to a concert, have they ever taken anything away during the bag check?July 9, 2025
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  • (07/09/2025) Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Seok-yeol… “Concerns Over Destruction of Evidence”July 9, 2025
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  • Are there any kpop songs that have the same vibes as “Blue” from Yung Kai?July 9, 2025
  • idols giving gifts to fans is not the best ideaJuly 9, 2025
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  • Do you think there are any idols or groups who regret leaving their label to join another?July 9, 2025
  • Is the “lack of a concept/sound” of a group an issue for fans or listeners?July 9, 2025
  • JYP trademarked the name “Girl Set”. What do you think this could mean??July 9, 2025
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  • Here’s What I Think BTS 2026 Tour Will Look LikeJuly 9, 2025
  • Republic Records: You had Kpop Demon Hunters as a success, how about doing more for Twice?July 9, 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