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  • Devil by Changmin is one of the best EPs in K-pop, and Deserved Better. Here is a full & biased review!

    Aug 21, 2025
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    This is not a new EP; it came out in 2022, but I still think it is one of the…

    history, K-pop, Peace, Sex, Warning
  • thoughts on NMIXX’s FORWARD EP – introspective and metaphorically robust

    Aug 20, 2025
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    TLDR; I think this EP is a great metaphor for self-acceptance and has (subtle?) themes that might resonate with queer…

    Peace
  • President Lee to meet Kpop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang, TWICE

    Aug 19, 2025
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    President Lee to meet Kpop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang, TWICE

    “Huntress, a three-member girl group that battles demons in Kpop Demon Hunters. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet with…

    driver, Global Expansion, K-pop, Peace
  • Happy gwangbok

    Aug 15, 2025
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    Happy gwangbok

    Today is exactly 80 years since Korea was liberated from Japan. I hope you have a good day thinking about…

    Japan, Peace
  • Still can’t enjoy NMIXX’s O.O., Did it grow on you?

    Aug 12, 2025
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    I remembered NMIXX again and tried to recall their debut, their debut was iconic, and… yeah song just feels like…

    Peace
  • S.Korea-US summit set for Aug. 25 with focus on security, economy

    Aug 12, 2025
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    S.Korea-US summit set for Aug. 25 with focus on security, economy

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

    Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Military, Peace, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • I love ‘Dancing Alone’ and ‘Strawberry Cheesegame’ by KiiiKiii

    Aug 6, 2025
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    They were released recently and I keep repeating them on my playlist. They are very great songs and the choreography…

    Cheese, Gen Z, LG, Peace
  • Feeling Mentally Drained or Stressed? Offering Calm Conversations & Guided Relaxation | Online

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Hey everyone, If you’re feeling overwhelmed, mentally tired, or just need someone to talk to, I’m offering calm, 1-on-1 support…

    Advice, Peace, Stress
  • Anyone else think its a red flag if a fan doesnt contribute to their fandom?

    Jul 29, 2025
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    I saw a post that goes like “I feel weird being a fan that doesn’t fanart, or fanfiction, like I’m…

    Peace, purpose
  • It’s Peaceful Being a Casual Fan of Any Group

    Jul 28, 2025
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    Seeing the obsessive side of fandoms on Twitter made me realize how peaceful it is to stay casual. I don’t…

    Peace, Stress
  • International fans don’t actually understand the Seunghan situation

    Jul 26, 2025
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    This is pretty long, just to forewarn you. If you’re going to proceed, maybe grab a drink and some snacks…

    Crime, Discussion, history, Koreans, LG, netizens, Peace, Scandal, Sex, Stress
  • What will happen to ENHA since there a new boy group debuting under Belift Lab?

    Jul 24, 2025
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    Be:Lift Lab, ENHYPEN’s company has announced that they are launching global auditions for males from 2007-2014 to debut in a…

    Peace
  • Rain & thunder in Seoul tonight

    Jul 18, 2025
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    Loud thunder and heavy rain hitting Seoul now. Not a peaceful night. Might wanna keep an umbrella with you these…

    Peace, Seoul
  • Is there this type of filler surgery to change appearance in South Korea?

    Jul 15, 2025
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    Is there this type of filler surgery to change appearance in South Korea?

    So I found this video on xiaohognshu! And I saw that the girl wanted to look like Ive’s Wonyoung! Then…

    Peace
  • Some of T.O.P’/ Big Bang’s fans are quite toxic

    Jul 10, 2025
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    I have noticed this, as someone who has been a fan of big bang and T.O.P for several years that…

    Peace, Social Media, squid game
  • I wish groups peacefully disbanded instead of promising basically nothing

    Jul 4, 2025
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    This is more from a perspective of a stan (who buys albums, watches group content etc) than a casual fan.…

    Peace, Social Media
  • Does anyone else feel uncomfortable when idol deaths are used for rage bait or comparisons?

    Jul 3, 2025
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    I’ve been seeing comments online saying things like “____ is the next Sulli” or “____ will end up like Moonbin,”…

    Peace, Rest in Peace
  • If you invade their privacy, you’re not a gan, you’re the problem.

    Jun 30, 2025
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    BIGHIT’s latest statement should be a wake-up call, but somehow, we’ve seen this same pattern over and over. A BTS…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Peace, Suga
  • The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    Jun 24, 2025
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    The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    This is my review and analysis of a deeply unsettling Imperial Japanese propaganda film, Love and Vows (愛と誓ひ), which was…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Naver, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Punishment, Seoul, study, Tokyo, World War
  • Hate for ILLIT’s concept is just so stupid

    Jun 19, 2025
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    When you think that ILLIT will have a peaceful comeback this time , kpop stans will prove you wrong. This…

    Peace
  • South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    Jun 12, 2025
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    South Korean news crew got hit with rubber bullets fired by the police as the situation in LA escalates

    We now turn to Los Angeles, where protests against the crackdown on undocumented immigrants continue. As police launched a large-scale…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Ewha, Military, Peace, Protest
  • South Korea’s Lee, China’s Xi agree on closer ties, peace on peninsula

    Jun 10, 2025
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    South Korea’s Lee, China’s Xi agree on closer ties, peace on peninsula

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping had their first phoen call on June 10, 2025…

    China Relation, Donald Trump, Japan, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Seoul
  • U.S. Considers Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From South Korea

    May 23, 2025
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    U.S. Considers Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From South Korea

    U.S. Army soldiers participated in an exercise with South Korean troops in Yeoncheon recently. Photo: Kim Jae-Hwan/Zuma Press WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is…

    Discussion, Japan, Military, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Why can‘t people just be more honest about their feelings of dislike?

    May 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Have you ever had this experience of reading a K-Pop Reddit post and having this weird feeling like something is…

    Discussion, fail, K-pop, Peace
  • ‘I feel much more at peace’: Gen Z turns to Buddhism to escape burnout

    May 6, 2025
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    ‘I feel much more at peace’: Gen Z turns to Buddhism to escape burnout

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

    Gen Z, Peace
  • A letter to Democrat party in South Korea

    May 1, 2025
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    A letter to Democrat party in South Korea

    I believe we must never forget the anti-feminist agenda pursued by Yoon Suk-yeol during his administration under the People Power…

    Democracy, Peace, Protest
  • TWICE Sana Shines in Prada for Marie Claire Korea May 2025: Exclusive Pictorial Preview

    Apr 18, 2025
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    TWICE Sana Shines in Prada for Marie Claire Korea May 2025: Exclusive Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Sana is captivating fans once again, this time gracing the pages of…

    K-pop, Peace, Social Media
  • jin 😭😭😭😭 is releasing a song with yena 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 literally my top two kpop artists😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 argh omg

    Apr 16, 2025
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    I NEVER THOUGHT THIS WOULD HAPPEN AS A LONG TIME HARDCORE ARMY AND YENA STAN (my comment from two years…

    Peace
  • Bangchan needs to get off social media for his own sanity.

    Apr 8, 2025
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    I’m not a fan or even a casual listener of Stray Kids, but content related to them keeps showing up…

    Peace, Social Media
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    Apr 4, 2025
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    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ousted by court

    President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Jan.…

    fail, history, Justice, Korean History, Koreans, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, Peace, Protest, Seoul
  • I’ll never understand the korean conservative’s view, are there any like that in other countries?

    Mar 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We can all have different political views and reasons to support certain politicians that’s not new, especially in a democratic…

    Democracy, history, Joseon, Lawmakers, Peace, Protest, Question
  • Life change and Korea

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Well, come on, maybe this might be a little long but I believe there will be people willing to help…

    Japan, Peace, travel
  • Seungmin from Stray Kids Appreciation Post

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    English isn’t my first language, so I apologize when there are issues with my grammar or structure. Still, I managed…

    Fame, K-drama, LG, Peace
  • How 60s Trot music represented the innermost feelings of the post-war Korean society – a lyrical analysis

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have not posted in a really long time- and I don’t know if this was worth the wait. But…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, North Korea, Peace, Question, Stress
  • The dark underneath the bright facade

    Mar 17, 2025
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    As another Korean celebrity plunges headfirst into yet another crisis, the world’s eyes snap back to Korea, unblinking, expectant. And…

    Celebrity, Crime, Discussion, family, Justice, K-pop, Koreans, Peace, Punishment, Question, Rest in Peace
  • Liking Music Shouldn’t Be a Moral Debate.

    Mar 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw a tweet that said, “As a woman, you need to have at least one girl group that you…

    Discussion, fail, Feminism, K-pop, Peace, Scandal, Sex
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Latest Korean News

  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  August 25, 2025
    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT) … Read more: Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  
  • SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, ArkemaAugust 25, 2025
    SK Innovation’s petrochemical complex in Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province SK… Read more: SK seeks to divest overseas units acquired from Dow Chemical, Arkema
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economistsAugust 25, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists
  • HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robotsAugust 25, 2025
    HD Hyundai Robotics participated in AUTOMATICA 2025, the world-renowned robotics… Read more: HD Hyundai Robotics to raise $144.3 mn to bolster AI-powered robots
  • S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative votingAugust 25, 2025
    Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae (center in the front row)… Read more: S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting

Latest Community Feeds

  • Lesbians, how do you pick your male biases?August 25, 2025
  • Do you wish the “Visual” position wasn’t a thing in Kpop ?August 25, 2025
  • music recommendations since i like rappers?August 25, 2025
  • Trump – just before meeting Lee:August 25, 2025
  • SMTR25’s “Wolf” (EXO) performance on TIMAAugust 25, 2025
  • Hello,I’d like to share a Korean Webnovel I recently discovered I really liked its story and wanted to recommend it to you as well Webnovel: Blackout(블랙아웃)August 25, 2025
  • Trump before the South Korea-U.S. summitAugust 25, 2025
  • What’s up with the recent increase in negative posts about Koreans on Reddit?August 25, 2025
  • At least they’re not BSing youAugust 25, 2025
  • Fried Rice with 낚지August 25, 2025
  • Bill Gates Gets Bizarre ‘Vaccine Conspiracy’ Hate Comments… “Why Do You Think He Came to Korea?” Host Yoo Jae-suk Also Branded a ‘Leftist’ | ‘유퀴즈’ 빌 게이츠 자기님에 악플 세례를? 이유가 ‘황당’August 25, 2025
  • The lack of Red Velvet appearances (as a group) in K-Variety shows is a tragedy and saddeningAugust 25, 2025
  • Companies focusing on SEO is killing group namesAugust 25, 2025
  • Tried making a Fusion Rabokki 🍜🔥 Ramen + Tteokbokki with a twist! Soft-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a broth that leans more toward spicy ramen than classic tteokbokkiAugust 25, 2025
  • South Korea tells China it wants to normalise ties, Yonhap reportsAugust 25, 2025
  • How do idols manage to perform such energetic choreographies while being on strict diets and getting little sleep?August 25, 2025
  • Why are korean words’ english spellings just…. wrong?August 25, 2025
  • Where do you usually find info on genre-specific clubs?August 25, 2025
  • Half of foreign-owned apartments in Seoul belong to Americans, Chinese followAugust 25, 2025
  • What’s a song that holds meaning to you but ISN’T your favourite song from the group?August 25, 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