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  • 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
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    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
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    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
  • Wycombe Abbey to establish 1st Korean campus in Incheon’s Midan City

    Mar 31, 2025
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    Wycombe Abbey to establish 1st Korean campus in Incheon’s Midan City

    Planned design for Wycombe Abbey’s first Korean campus in Incheon’s Midan City on Yeongjong Island (Courtesy of Incheon Free Economic…

    BBC, Justice, Lotte, Politics, Seoul, Stress
  • Red flags even before Homeplus crisis: Sales fall, credit ratings cut

    Mar 18, 2025
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    Red flags even before Homeplus crisis: Sales fall, credit ratings cut

    A Homeplus outlet in Seoul (File photo by Yonhap) Even before South Korea’s second-largest hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. was put…

    fail, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Stress, Warning
  • Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    Mar 10, 2025
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    Korean snacks mesmerize global consumers amid K-pop popularity

    ▲ Snack wars with Blackpink’s Rose South Korea’s snack exports soared to a record high in February, surpassing $40 million…

    Buldak Ramen, Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Lotte, Samsung, Samyang, Social Media, Tourism
  • Korea’s Nextrade stock exchange debuts; YG Entertainment tops 1st day

    Mar 4, 2025
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    Korea’s Nextrade stock exchange debuts; YG Entertainment tops 1st day

    Government officials and company executives at the opening ceremony of Nextrade South Korea’s first alternative stock exchange Nextrade (NXT) started…

    LG, LG Uplus, Lotte, Shopping
  • MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    Mar 4, 2025
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    MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    A Homeplus is seen outside its outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket operator Homeplus Co., wholly owned by…

    Coupang, fail, Lotte, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • Lotte aims to take Lotte Global Logistics public by end-June

    Mar 4, 2025
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    Lotte aims to take Lotte Global Logistics public by end-June

    Lotte Global Logistics’s truck terminal (Courtesy of Lotte) Lotte Group, grappling with a prolonged downturn in the petrochemical industry, plans…

    Affinity, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • Affinity Equity set to close $1.1 bn purchase of Lotte Rental

    Feb 28, 2025
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    Affinity Equity set to close $1.1 bn purchase of Lotte Rental

    Affinity Equity aims to transform Lotte Rental and SK Rent-a-Car into mobility service providers  Affinity Equity Partners said on Friday…

    Affinity, Lotte
  • Meritz leaps to No. 2 financial holding firm in S.Korea

    Feb 25, 2025
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    Meritz leaps to No. 2 financial holding firm in S.Korea

    Meritz Financial Group headquarters building in Seoul  Meritz Financial Group Inc., once a medium-sized financial service firm in South Korea,…

    family, Korea Zinc, Lotte, Seoul
  • One-third of Korean petrochem bonds incur valuation losses

    Feb 24, 2025
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    One-third of Korean petrochem bonds incur valuation losses

    The Daesan petrochemical indusrtry complex in South Chungcheong Province South Korean institutional investors, including banks, insurers and securities companies, have…

    BTS, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Warning
  • Aespa’s Stage Presence really hasn’t improved as much as people say

    Feb 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    To preface this, I want to say that I do stan aespa and have recently went to their concert in…

    Lotte
  • My visit to Lotte Mall. Library within the mall!

    Feb 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    My visit to Lotte Mall. Library within the mall!

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

    Lotte
  • Lotte Chemical nears offloading Pakistani unit as part of restructuring

    Feb 17, 2025
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    Lotte Chemical nears offloading Pakistani unit as part of restructuring

    Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd.’s plant and employees (Courtesy of LCPL) Lotte Group, South Korea’s sixth-largest conglomerate, is speeding up its…

    Affinity, BTS, Busan, Lotte, Lotte World
  • Lotte World to open new MapleStory-themed area at park

    Feb 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Lotte World to open new MapleStory-themed area at park

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

    Lotte, Lotte World
  • MSCI Korea Index removes 11 stocks, including 4 petrochem firms

    Feb 12, 2025
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    MSCI Korea Index removes 11 stocks, including 4 petrochem firms

    The Kospi stock index added 0.37% to close at 2,548,39 on Wednesday MSCI, a global index compiler, said on Wednesday…

    LG, Lotte, POSCO, Samsung
  • Which Korean courier to do you prefer?

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have my preference, but which [major] courier do you prefer? Just out of sheer curiosity. What makes a company…

    Curiosity, Lotte
  • K-Pop Extravaganza Set to Electrify Tokyo: Kstyle PARTY 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup

    Feb 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Extravaganza Set to Electrify Tokyo: Kstyle PARTY 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup

    Music fans are in for a treat as the highly anticipated Kstyle PARTY 2025 prepares to take over Ariake Arena…

    identification, K-pop, Lotte, Social Media, Tokyo
  • SM donates a portion of aespa’s LA concert to wildfire relief efforts!

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Not much to say here really but it’s just so great to see SM being very proactive in these efforts!…

    Lotte
  • Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    Jan 31, 2025
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    Korean law firms’ 2024 revenue soars on M&As, management disputes

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s major law firms saw rapid growth in revenue last year as the economic slowdown…

    Affinity, automotive, family, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Punishment
  • Coupang, Naver in neck and neck race to lead S.Korea’s e-commerce market

    Jan 21, 2025
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    Coupang, Naver in neck and neck race to lead S.Korea’s e-commerce market

    Coupang Inc. and Naver Corp., the top two players in the South Korean e-commerce market, are expected to further tighten…

    Coupang, Lotte, Naver, Rocket Delivery, Shopping
  • MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Jan 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK’s ByungJu Kim, UBS’ Kyungin Lee: Most influential in capital market

    Michael ByungJu Kim (left), co-founder, partner and chairman of MBK Partners and Kyungin David Lee, UBS Group vice chair for…

    financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, LG, Lotte, Seoul, Survey
  • 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
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Latest Korean News

  • US, S.Korea wrap up high-level tariff talks; test of political will in Trump, Lee’s handsOctober 23, 2025
    South Korea’s Presidential Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom (center) and Industry… Read more: US, S.Korea wrap up high-level tariff talks; test of political will in Trump, Lee’s hands
  • BTS ‘Movie Weeks’ heats up global box office, drawing 940,000 viewers worldwideOctober 23, 2025
    Official poster for BTS Movie Weeks, the global concert film… Read more: BTS ‘Movie Weeks’ heats up global box office, drawing 940,000 viewers worldwide
  • 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

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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