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  • Avoid this 붕어빵.

    Feb 16, 2026
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    Avoid this 붕어빵.

    I saw this on sale in the freezer section at HMart. We love getting 붕어빵 at the food court, so…

    Punishment, Suga
  • Ex-drone commander removed from office over martial law involvement

    Feb 12, 2026
    in News
    Ex-drone commander removed from office over martial law involvement

    The former chief of the Drone Operations Command has been removed from office Thursday in disciplinary action over his involvement…

    martial law, Military, North Korea, Punishment
  • Who are the idols that treat it like a 9-5 job?

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Who are some idols that treat it like a 9-5 job? The ones that show up, do their job and…

    BTS, Punishment
  • Borrowers frustrated over expanded debt relief for low-income earners

    Jan 13, 2026
    in News
    Borrowers frustrated over expanded debt relief for low-income earners

    When Seoul office worker Lee Jun-ho, 40, learned that some low-income borrowers could have debts of nearly 50 million won…

    BTS, Punishment, Question, Seoul
  • Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    Dec 2, 2025
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    Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regions

    16,000 Koreans Forcibly Mobilized to Sakhalin During Japanese Colonialism Half of Sakhalin’s Koreans May Have Been Massacred During World War…

    Controversy, Crime, germany, Japan, Japanese Occupation, Koreans, Punishment, Social Media, World War
  • A politician received disciplinary punishment from the PPP for calling Shincheonji a ‘CULT’

    Nov 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/StoreInner4169 [link] [comments]

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  • Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    Nov 7, 2025
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    Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    On November 21, 2024, Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao published an article by Professor Kang Joon-young of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies…

    fail, family, history, Japan, Justice, Korean War, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Punishment, Pyongyang, Ukraine, Warning
  • South Korean Scam Suspects in Cambodia Fear Return, Punishment

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    South Korean Scam Suspects in Cambodia Fear Return, Punishment

    submitted by /u/Signal-Suit-9806 [link] [comments]

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  • Recent numerous kidnapping attempts

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Article in Korean: link *Chat GPT translation: From Seoul to Jeju: A string of child abduction attempts — was ‘money’…

    Advice, Crime, daegu, fail, Jeju, Punishment, Question, request, Seoul, Sex, Warning
  • justice system in joseon

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I’ve been looking into the structure of Joseon and its court, and I was wondering where those accused of…

    Crime, Joseon, Justice, Punishment
  • Number of Annual Top 10 Entries on Melon by an artist since 2005

    Aug 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Rank Artist Song Yearly Rank 1st IU (13 times total) “Nagging” (with 2AM Seulong) 2010 – 2nd “Good Day” 2011…

    BTS, Celebrity, history, Punishment, Suga
  • Photos/ Drawings/ Paintings/ Detailed Descriptions of historical tattoos?

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve read about a few different types of historical tattoo in Korea, including… Tribal talismans for luck, etc. around the…

    Goryeo, Joseon, Punishment
  • Korea to tighten stewardship code with workplace safety penalties; accident-prone firms remain wary

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Korea to tighten stewardship code with workplace safety penalties; accident-prone firms remain wary

    A construction site in Seoul South Korea is preparing sweeping changes to its stewardship code that will allow public pension…

    Blacklist, fail, Hyundai, Punishment, Question, Samsung, Seoul
  • TXT got hit back when they were a trainee

    Aug 20, 2025
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    https://youtu.be/IOVzCZ2CN-E Soobin: We covered Mansae when we were trainees. It was about a week or two after entering BigHit. Back…

    BTS, Punishment
  • Soobin just revealed that bighit used corporal punishment on their trainees

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    He said they used to get hit during dance practice if they did stuff wrong. He also said they dont…

    Punishment
  • Hanwha seeks to buy Paraspara Seoul from developer tied to Banyan Tree Busan fire

    Jul 17, 2025
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    Hanwha seeks to buy Paraspara Seoul from developer tied to Banyan Tree Busan fire

    A bird’s-eye view of Paraspara Seoul (Courtesy of Paraspara Seoul) Hanwha Hotels & Resorts Co. is in talks to acquire…

    Busan, Ourhome, Punishment, Seoul, Stress
  • Korean TikToker Won Jeong, with 54.8M followers, Convicted of SA, Is Posting Again, and Millions Think He’s Innocent Due to Misinformation

    Jul 13, 2025
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    A TikToker named Won Jeong (원정맨), with over 54.8 million followers, was convicted of quasi-r*pe (준강간) in South Korea —…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, fail, Justice, KT, Punishment, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault
  • TAEIL has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison. Arrested in the courtroom following sentence.

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    At 2 p.m. on the 10th, the 26th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial…

    Crime, Naver, Punishment, Seoul, Sex
  • 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
  • Another Case of Korean Nepotism? Jungheung Construction Helped the Chairman’s Son Build a Billion-Dollar Empire

    Jun 11, 2025
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    Another Case of Korean Nepotism? Jungheung Construction Helped the Chairman’s Son Build a Billion-Dollar Empire

    Just saw the news about Jungheung Construction and honestly, it’s peak Korean chaebol nepotism. Quick rundown: In Sejong City, an…

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  • US Chamber of Commerce sees Korea’s business penalties as trade barrier

    Mar 23, 2025
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    US Chamber of Commerce sees Korea’s business penalties as trade barrier

    Kaher Kazem, a former CEO of GM Korea Co., arrives at a district court in Incheon, South Korea, on May…

    Donald Trump, fail, Medical, Punishment
  • “Yoon’s Impeachment May See US Halt Economic, Security Assistance,” Warns Morse Tan, Strong Candidate for Next Ambassador of USA to Korea

    Mar 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    “尹탄핵땐 美경제·안보 지원 중단”… 주한美대사 유력 모스 탄의 경고 – 아시아투데이 > Possible International Backlashes, Including Calling It a Coup…

    BTS, Crime, Democracy, fail, Justice, korean democracy, North Korea, Punishment, Question
  • The dark underneath the bright facade

    Mar 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    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
  • Soooo,what’s the legal ramifications if New jeans loses this battle ?

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m just curious,I’m not trying to be calluos about the situation,but it just seems from my perspective that they have…

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  • Dunamu slapped with 3-month business suspension order

    Feb 26, 2025
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    Dunamu slapped with 3-month business suspension order

    (Courtesy of News1 Korea) Dunamu Inc., the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, is hit with a three-month…

    fail, Punishment, Warning
  • S.Korea’s top financial regulator pushes tax support for value-up program

    Feb 21, 2025
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    S.Korea’s top financial regulator pushes tax support for value-up program

    FSC Vice Chairman Kim So-young announces that the government will extend the short-selling ban by 10 months to the end…

    Discussion, POSCO, Punishment, Seoul
  • S.Korea needs to allow short-selling for all listed stocks: FSS chief

    Feb 20, 2025
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    S.Korea needs to allow short-selling for all listed stocks: FSS chief

    Foreign exchange trading floor of Hana Bank in Seoul Lee Bok-hyun, governor of South Korea’s top financial watchdog body, the…

    Discussion, Punishment, Seoul, Stress
  • 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
  • My thoughts about RM’s come back to me after watching the documentary

    Jan 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I recently went to watch RM’s documentary in the theatre, and Namjoon mentioned “The Myth of Sisyphus” while talking about…

    Punishment
  • Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Dec 18, 2024
    in News
    Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History

    Protesters calling for the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol celebrate news of his impeachment in Seoul. Photo: Anthony Wallace/Agence…

    cold war, Democracy, history, Japan, Justice, Koreans, KT, martial law, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, Punishment, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • Seoul probes fake SNS accounts of Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim

    Dec 16, 2024
    in News
    Seoul probes fake SNS accounts of Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun (second from right), Hyundai Motor advisor Sung Kim (far right) (Source: Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister…

    automotive, Crime, fail, Hyundai, North Korea, Punishment, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • A deep dive into T.O.P and the insanity of the kpop industry.

    Dec 9, 2024
    in Community

    Before starting, just a fair warning that this post will skim over subjects like EDs, suicide, and other mental health…

    Controversy, Crime, Curiosity, Fame, family, Punishment, Scandal, Warning
  • Japanese colonial masters were told to ‘love’ their Korean subjects by punching them ‘Bam!’ with an ‘iron fist’ if they became ‘unsteady and unfocused’ during their rigorous training to cultivate the ‘Japanese Spirit’ (Sasakawa’s remarks, Seoul 1943)

    Nov 22, 2024
    in Community
    Japanese colonial masters were told to ‘love’ their Korean subjects by punching them ‘Bam!’ with an ‘iron fist’ if they became ‘unsteady and unfocused’ during their rigorous training to cultivate the ‘Japanese Spirit’ (Sasakawa’s remarks, Seoul 1943)

    During World War II, in colonial Korea, guest speakers from mainland Japan frequently visited to give speeches aimed at boosting…

    fail, family, Japan, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, Punishment, Seoul, Suga, Tokyo, World War
  • S.Korea mulls fines on Barclays, Citi for short-sale violations

    Nov 12, 2024
    in News
    S.Korea mulls fines on Barclays, Citi for short-sale violations

    Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) building  South Korea’s financial authorities are considering slapping British multinational investment bank Barclays plc and…

    Protest, Punishment
  • Heavy inheritance, gift taxes spur rich Koreans to emigrate to Singapore

    Oct 22, 2024
    in News
    Heavy inheritance, gift taxes spur rich Koreans to emigrate to Singapore

    Singapore (File photo) A South Korean co-CEO of a blockchain investment firm with hundreds of millions of dollars in assets…

    family, Inheritance Tax, Justice, Koreans, Punishment, Seoul
  • Why does kpop not have idols go off the rails as much as in the west?

    Oct 21, 2024
    in Community

    In the west there seems to be a huge pattern of child stars or former young pop stars developing serious…

    Punishment, TCL
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Latest Korean News

  • Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026February 20, 2026
    The Korean film industry is seeing a notable recovery already… Read more: Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026
  • Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaulFebruary 20, 2026
    TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing… Read more: Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul
  • Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for UkraineFebruary 20, 2026
    South Korea is reviewing whether to join a NATO initiative… Read more: Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for Ukraine
  • Gov’t expands university-led AI, digital training for working adultsFebruary 20, 2026
    The Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong… Read more: Gov’t expands university-led AI, digital training for working adults
  • S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease caseFebruary 20, 2026
    South Korea on Friday reported its second confirmed case of… Read more: S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease case

Latest Community Feeds

  • Jjajang vs GanjjajangFebruary 21, 2026
  • Have you ever tried jjajang tteokbokki? ^^ It’s tastier than I expected~~ I also enjoyed the fried rice—thank you, it was delicious!February 21, 2026
  • Official lyrics and line distributions videosFebruary 21, 2026
  • Are there any groups where the members have conflicts with each other? Or maybe not a real conflict, but they don’t get along very well.February 21, 2026
  • Korean box office hit has fans review-bombing a Joseon king’s tombFebruary 21, 2026
  • My attempt at Kimchi Sundubu JjigaeFebruary 21, 2026
  • Cast iron simmered brisket (Korean suyuk) with fresh napa cabbage geotjeoriFebruary 20, 2026
  • Game mocking martial law pulledFebruary 20, 2026
  • Korean Food Wholesale in IndiaFebruary 20, 2026
  • Korean Convenience Store Snack Haul from My TripFebruary 20, 2026
  • What’s the best way to enjoy samgyeopsal?February 20, 2026
  • Im new to kpop, can you help me find songs?February 20, 2026
  • ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars call for Korean culture to be mainstream: “Drop the K”February 20, 2026
  • What’s the K-pop equivalent of the “Khia Asylum”?February 20, 2026
  • I did a 3,000 km (1,900-mile) bike ride across Korea, and here’s a montageFebruary 20, 2026
  • Yoon’s meal during Seollal, tteokguk, seasoned gim and kimchiFebruary 20, 2026
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  • [Exclusive] President Lee’s Bundang home received floor area ratio benefits under special law… but private reconstruction is ‘shackled’ | [단독] 李 대통령 분당 집은 특별법으로 용적률 수혜받았는데 … 민간 재건축은 ‘족쇄’February 20, 2026
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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