Open Korea

Open Korea

Korean Identities Beyond Borders

  • News
  • History
  • People
  • Community
  • Entertainment
  • Resources
    • ☎️ Helpline in Korea
    • 🔗 Useful sites on Korea
    • 🎬 Best Korean Films
    • 📺 Best Korean Shows
    • 🎤 Best Korean Pop
    • 👥 Join the Cause
    • 💲Donor Dashboard

Medical

Unbiased History & Stories on Korea for Global Audience

Sponsored by Open Korea Foundation

  • Daewoong wins permission for Nabota in Argentina

    Jul 15, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Daewoong wins permission for Nabota in Argentina

    South Korea’s Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. announced on Monday that its botulinum toxin Nabota received product approval from Argentina’s National Administration…

    Korean Technology, Medical
  • Hanyang Securities up for sale; in talks with KCGI, Woori

    Jul 15, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Hanyang Securities up for sale; in talks with KCGI, Woori

    Hanyang Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul Hanyang Securities Co., a small-sized South Korean brokerage firm, has been put on the…

    history, LG, Medical, Protest, Seoul
  • Samsung Elec invests in US bio startup Element Biosciences

    Jul 12, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Elec invests in US bio startup Element Biosciences

    The Aviti, Element Biosciences’ DNA sequencer (Captured from Element Biosciences website) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, said…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • North Face supplier Youngone to build R&D center in Bangladesh

    Jul 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    North Face supplier Youngone to build R&D center in Bangladesh

    Sung Ki-hak, chairman and chief executive of Youngone Corp. Youngone Corp., a South Korean original design manufacturer (ODM) for foreign…

    Lotte, Medical, Seoul
  • Samsung to invest $52 mn in US biotech VC Flagship Pioneering

    Jul 11, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung to invest $52 mn in US biotech VC Flagship Pioneering

    Samsung C&T Executive Vice President Kim Jay-woo (left) and Flagship Pioneering Managing Partner Stephen Berenson at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference…

    Korean Comapny, Medical, Samsung
  • LG Chem promises extra $14.4 million in aid over Indian gas leak

    Jul 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem promises extra $14.4 million in aid over Indian gas leak

    LG Chem Vice Chair Shin Hak-cheol (left) shakes hands with Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, after announcing humanitarian…

    LG, Medical
  • PharmaResearch acquires TuringBio for digital therapeutics

    Jul 10, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    PharmaResearch acquires TuringBio for digital therapeutics

    PharmaResearch Co., a South Korean company specializing in regenerative medicine, announced on Wednesday that it acquired TuringBio, an AI-based digital…

    Korean Technology, Medical
  • Lunit eyes developing markets with AI cancer diagnostics

    Jul 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lunit eyes developing markets with AI cancer diagnostics

    Lunit CEO Brandon Suh Lunit Inc., a South Korean cancer diagnostics AI company, will expedite its inroads into developing markets…

    family, Korean Technology, Medical
  • Liner launches beta service for Academic Mode AI Search

    Jul 4, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Liner launches beta service for Academic Mode AI Search

    South Korea’s generative AI startup Liner announced on Thursday that it launched a beta service of Academic Mode AI Search,…

    Medical, Question
  • LG Chem launches Synovian in China

    Jul 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    LG Chem launches Synovian in China

    South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. announced on Wednesday that it launched its homegrown new drug for osteoarthritis Synovian (marketed in…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Medical, Survey
  • PhyxUp closes in on pre-seed round with US advance

    Jul 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    PhyxUp closes in on pre-seed round with US advance

    PhyxUp dashboard (Courtesy of PhyxUp) PhyxUp Health Inc., an early stage South Korean digital healthcare startup, will soon close a…

    fail, Medical
  • Kyobo Life CEO’s ethical management earns global recognition

    Jul 1, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kyobo Life CEO’s ethical management earns global recognition

    Kyobo Life Insurance’s CEO & Chairman Shin Chang-jae delivers the acceptance speech of the Global Ethics & Stakeholder Commitment Award…

    Fame, family, Justice, Korean Comapny, Medical, Samsung, Seoul
  • Daewoong, Indonesia’s IPB to co-research on primate

    Jun 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Daewoong, Indonesia’s IPB to co-research on primate

    South Korea’s Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. announced on Thursday that it signed a contract with Indonesia’s Bogor Agricultural University (Institut Pertanian…

    Medical
  • SK Inc. in talks to sell Pharmteco’s US CDMO plant to Novo Nordisk

    Jun 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Inc. in talks to sell Pharmteco’s US CDMO plant to Novo Nordisk

    SK Pharmteco’s headquarters in Sacramento, California SK Inc., the holding and investment company of SK Group, South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate,…

    driver, Korea Development, Korean Comapny, KT, Medical, Seoul
  • Noul, CDC to start Malaria diagnosis project in Kenya

    Jun 18, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Noul, CDC to start Malaria diagnosis project in Kenya

    South Korea’s Noul Co., an in-vitro diagnostics maker and artificial intelligence (AI)-based blood and cancer diagnostic platforms company, said on…

    Medical
  • Samsung, SNU to open AI Joint Research Center

    Jun 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung, SNU to open AI Joint Research Center

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Seoul National University (SNU) to…

    Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • L’Oréal to nurture K-Beauty startups

    Jun 13, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    L’Oréal to nurture K-Beauty startups

    L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics group, announced on Wednesday that it is recruiting digital and innovative technology companies to participate…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Medical
  • Samsung Biologics eyes windfall gain amid US-China rows

    Jun 7, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Biologics eyes windfall gain amid US-China rows

    Samsung Biologics’ booth at the BIO International Convention 2024 held in San Francisco (Courtesy of Yonhap) SAN FRANCISCO – Samsung…

    Korean Comapny, Medical, Samsung
  • Samsung’s new chip head instills a sense of crisis, hope amid HBM gaffe

    May 31, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung’s new chip head instills a sense of crisis, hope amid HBM gaffe

    Samsung’s chip business head and Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun Samsung Electronics Co.’s new semiconductor chief Jun Young-hyun knows more than anyone…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, LG, Medical, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South

    May 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Kim Jong Un’s Balloon Barrage: Bags of Excrement Fly Into the South

    A balloon carrying what appeared to be trash and excrement in a rice field in South Korea. YONHAP NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS SEOUL—An…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Medical, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Warning
  • Korean biotech Bertis to join BIO 2024 for global reach

    May 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korean biotech Bertis to join BIO 2024 for global reach

    Bertis Chief Executive Han Seung-man South Korean biotech Bertis Inc. will deliver presentations at the BIO International Convention, one of…

    Korea Development, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Medical, Seoul
  • SK Telecom launches AI pet diagnostic solution in Australia

    May 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    SK Telecom launches AI pet diagnostic solution in Australia

    South Korea’s SK Telecom Co. announced on Wednesday that it launched its AI-based pet diagnostic assistance service X Caliber in…

    Korean Comapny, Medical
  • Samsung Bioepis tops in Soliris biosimilar market in Europe

    May 27, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Bioepis tops in Soliris biosimilar market in Europe

    Samsung Bioepis booth at ERA 2024, the leading European nephrology conference held in Stockholm between May 23-26, 2024. (Courtesy of…

    germany, Korean Technology, Medical, Samsung
  • Celltrion eyes M&A in Europe, $3.3 bn Zymfentra sales: Chairman

    May 23, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Celltrion eyes M&A in Europe, $3.3 bn Zymfentra sales: Chairman

    Celltrion Group founder and Chairman Seo Jung-jin (on left) visiting the Celltrion booth at DDW 2024  WASHINGTON DC – Celltrion…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Medical
  • Lunit buys breast cancer detection AI firm Volpara Health

    May 22, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lunit buys breast cancer detection AI firm Volpara Health

     Teri Thomas, chief executive of Volpara Health (left), Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit Lunit Inc., a South Korean cancer diagnostics…

    family, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Medical
  • Investors dump Korean biotech HLB stocks on FDA rejection

    May 17, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Investors dump Korean biotech HLB stocks on FDA rejection

    HLB Chairman Jin Yang-gon announces the FDA’s notification of a CRL for its combination therapy of Rivoceranib and Camrelizumab on…

    fail, Korean Comapny, Medical, travel, Ukraine
  • Korea’s Koh Young to launch brain surgery robot in US in 2025

    May 9, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s Koh Young to launch brain surgery robot in US in 2025

    The Kymero, Koh Young’ neurosurgical robot (Courtesy of Koh Young) Koh Young Technology Inc., a South Korean developer of 3D…

    driver, Global Expansion, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Medical, Seoul
  • Samsung Medison buys AI medical startup Sonio for $93 mn

    May 8, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung Medison buys AI medical startup Sonio for $93 mn

    (Captured from Samsung Medison website) South Korea’s Samsung Medison, a medical equipment subsidiary of the leading global memory chipmaker Samsung…

    Korean Technology, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Osstem to buy Brazil’s No. 3 dental implant maker Implacil

    May 3, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Osstem to buy Brazil’s No. 3 dental implant maker Implacil

    Implacil De Bortoli’s headquarters in São Paulo (Screen captured from Implacil’s YouTube) South Korea’s Osstem Implant Co., the world’s fourth-largest…

    Medical
  • Lunit, Radiobotics team up to enter EMEA markets

    May 2, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Lunit, Radiobotics team up to enter EMEA markets

    South Korean medical AI company Lunit announced on Thursday that it partnered with the Danish musculoskeletal AI diagnostics company Radiobotics…

    Medical
  • JLK to supply medical AI solutions in Indonesia

    Apr 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    JLK to supply medical AI solutions in Indonesia

    South Korea’s JLK Inc., an AI-based stroke care platform maker, announced on Tuesday that it signed a business agreement with…

    Korean Comapny, Medical
  • NGeneBio to transfer NGS tech to UAE company

    Apr 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    NGeneBio to transfer NGS tech to UAE company

    South Korean medical diagnostic company NGeneBio Co. announced on Tuesday that it signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Medical
  • Vuno, Canon to target AI diagnostic market in Japan

    Apr 30, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Vuno, Canon to target AI diagnostic market in Japan

    South Korea’s medical device startup Vuno announced on Monday that its Japanese partner M3AI signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…

    Japan, Korean Comapny, Medical
  • Korea’s booming medical tourism: Skincare, plastic surgery in demand

    Apr 29, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Korea’s booming medical tourism: Skincare, plastic surgery in demand

    Korea aims to attract more foreign patients through expanded medical service exports The number of foreign patients visiting South Korea…

    Japan, Korean Technology, Koreans, Medical, purpose, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Machine tool maker DN Solutions kicks off IPO process

    Apr 25, 2024
    in Feeds, News
    Machine tool maker DN Solutions kicks off IPO process

    DN Solutions products (Screenshot captured from the company website).png DN Solutions Co., the world’s third-largest machine tool maker, has kicked…

    automotive, Korea Development, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Medical, Samsung, Seoul
  • Exploring the Joseon Dynasty: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

    May 7, 2023
    in History
    Exploring the Joseon Dynasty: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

    Introduction to the Joseon Dynasty The Joseon Dynasty, also known as the Joseon Dynasty, represents a pivotal era in Korean…

    China Relation, Contemporary Korean Art, family, history, Imjin War, Japan, Japan Relation, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korea Jobs, Korean Art, Korean History, Korean Military, Medical, Military, Peace, Politics
←Previous Page

Advice automotive Bibimbap BTS Busan Celebrity Cheese Controversy Coupang Crime Curiosity Discussion Donald Trump driver Ewha fail Fame family Genesis germany Global Expansion history Hyundai Japan Jeju Jjigae Joseon Justice K-pop K-pop Fans K-pop industry Kakao Kia Kimchi Korean Comapny Korean Food Korean Military Koreans Korean Semiconductor Korean Technology KT LG LG Electronics LG Energy LG Energy Solution Lotte martial law Medical Military Naver North Korea Nvidia Parents Peace Politics Pork POSCO Protest purpose Putin Question request Samsung Samsung Electronics Scandal Seoul Sex Shopping SK Hynix Social Media Soju Stress study Suga Survey Tokyo Tourism travel Ukraine Warning

Latest Korean News

  • Bio, semiconductor, content firms to reboot Korea’s IPO marketOctober 8, 2025
    The Pinkfong Company, the creator of the billion-view video Baby… Read more: Bio, semiconductor, content firms to reboot Korea’s IPO market
  • Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolioOctober 3, 2025
    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF… Read more: Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio
  • China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boomOctober 3, 2025
    Ginseng and other health food account for a quarter of… Read more: China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom
  • Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidyOctober 2, 2025
    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy
  • Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-endOctober 2, 2025
    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of… Read more: Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end

Latest Community Feeds

  • What Canadian snacks should I send my Korean friend?October 8, 2025
  • Snapshot of the Internet Hive Mind: Rank these songsOctober 8, 2025
  • What do you like the most?October 8, 2025
  • I bought this kimchi onlineOctober 8, 2025
  • Bubbling comfort in a pot. 🍲October 8, 2025
  • AOA miniskirt iconic Outfit (red skirt white blouse): Which profession would associate with this outfit ?October 8, 2025
  • South Korea’s hospitality industry thrives amid record family bookings, innovative staycation packages, and immersive urban and resort experiencesOctober 8, 2025
  • A simple dinner I made for someone I care about 🍚💛 (Korean bulgogi with perilla wrap & corn cheese)October 8, 2025
  • What is your favorite items or snack at CU, 711 or other convenient stores?October 8, 2025
  • [I made] mul naengmyeonOctober 7, 2025
  • KPOP may be a lot more linked to more traditionalist thought and perspectives than i realisedOctober 7, 2025
  • Kpop Demon Hunters tour idea: singers, rotating former/current idols covering soundtrack + bringing their own hits. Surprise guests/combinations like Blackpink + Ejae, etcOctober 7, 2025
  • Recruiting participants for research study on Korean media fans of colorOctober 7, 2025
  • Tips for making chunjang at homeOctober 7, 2025
  • Do members of big groups get a smaller cut than members of small groups?October 7, 2025
  • Who is this couple? What’s their instagram handle?October 7, 2025
  • my ex-bestfriend didn’t stop talking about how my concert ticket isn’t “worth it” until the day before the concert.October 7, 2025
  • Starving North Koreans ‘hunting tigers for food’October 7, 2025
  • How long does chunjang last after opening in the fridge?October 7, 2025
  • I’m cooking beef radish soupOctober 7, 2025

All Articles

  • Art (3)
  • Feeds (13,809)
    • Community (9,307)
    • Entertainment (967)
    • News (3,532)
  • History (41)
  • People (16)

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

Open Korea

Open Korea

Korean Identities Beyond Borders

Sponsors & Partners

  • Eastern Art – Center for Non-Western Art Studies
  • Great African Railway – Connecting Young Africans in Metaverse
  • Renewable AI – Carbon Neutral Regulation in AI Training
  • ContentsWIRE – Stream quality writings and visuals for your business

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