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  • BM × KARD: The King Card Is Rewriting the Rules in 2026

    Apr 25, 2026
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    BM × KARD: The King Card Is Rewriting the Rules in 2026

    “I’m just too blatantly honest. It’s the L.A. in me — I was born and raised around people that are…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, purpose, Seoul, Sex, Social Media
  • Ancient bronze bell gains national treasure status

    Apr 23, 2026
    in News
    Ancient bronze bell gains national treasure status

    A towering bronze bell cast for a king’s prayers more than five centuries ago has been elevated to Korea’s highest…

    Joseon, purpose
  • Still Waters, Full Power: Leesol × Vogue × Estée Lauder

    Apr 23, 2026
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    Still Waters, Full Power: Leesol × Vogue × Estée Lauder

    KiiiKiii’s most visually magnetic member steps into the Vogue Korea × Estée Lauder spotlight — and rewrites what it means…

    Fame, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, KT, Photography, purpose, Seoul
  • Eyes Wide Open: Anna of MEOVV Is Fashion’s Newest Obsession – Part 2

    Apr 22, 2026
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    Eyes Wide Open: Anna of MEOVV Is Fashion’s Newest Obsession – Part 2

    “Chloé has always stood for a sense of freedom, authenticity, and effortless beauty that resonates deeply with me.” — Anna,…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, Mystery, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • EYES WIDE OPEN: NARIN OF MEOVV STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

    Apr 21, 2026
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    EYES WIDE OPEN: NARIN OF MEOVV STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

    W KOREA × Burberry, May 2026 — A Kpoppie Magazine Cover Story 🌸 #KpoppieForever 🌸 She Was Always the Last…

    apology, BTS, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, study, Teenager, Tokyo
  • TAEYONG Gold,Gravity& Grace

    Apr 21, 2026
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    TAEYONG Gold,Gravity& Grace

    The Art of Becoming, One Chapter at a Time He stepped out of military service on a December afternoon and…

    Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, KT, LG, Military, netizens, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Stress
  • TNX: CALL ME BACK — K-POP’S ROCK ERA JUST FOUND ITS VOICE

    Apr 19, 2026
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    TNX: CALL ME BACK — K-POP’S ROCK ERA JUST FOUND ITS VOICE

    TV LIFE Japan — April 2026 Issue | Kpoppie Magazine Digital Cover Story Feature Article: Kpoppie Magazine — April 2026…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Kakao, KT, Military, purpose, Seoul, Stress, Surfing, Tokyo, travel
  • Do you watch your bias’ lives regularly? And if so, do you feel the parasocial feelings taking over sometimes?

    Apr 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I fully understand that Weverse lives (or wherever people consume content from idols for solo lives) are probably the most…

    purpose
  • Dressed in Heritage: How BTS’s Fashion Language Is Rewriting Global Style in 2026

    Apr 13, 2026
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    Dressed in Heritage: How BTS’s Fashion Language Is Rewriting Global Style in 2026

    All images courtesy of Rolling Stone / © 2026 Rolling Stone LLC. All rights reserved. Photographed in Seoul, February 2026.…

    BTS, history, Japan, Joseon, K-pop, Korean Art, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • Taeyeon × DAZED Korea x Moncler (2026 Summer Edition)

    Apr 6, 2026
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    Taeyeon × DAZED Korea x Moncler (2026 Summer Edition)

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea + Moncler + SM Entertainment The Summer That Reframes Her On the 2026 Summer Edition cover…

    KT, Photography, purpose, Seoul, study
  • DGIST professor finds brain immune switch to ease Alzheimer’s

    Apr 6, 2026
    in News
    DGIST professor finds brain immune switch to ease Alzheimer’s

    A research team led by brain science professor Um Ji-won at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) has…

    daegu, purpose, study
  • LG CNS to lead next phase of Bank of Korea’s digital currency initiative

    Apr 6, 2026
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    LG CNS to lead next phase of Bank of Korea’s digital currency initiative

    LG CNS, the IT services arm of LG Group, said it will serve as the lead contractor for the second…

    LG, LG CNS, purpose
  • Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    Mar 26, 2026
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    Lee’s approval rating hits new high: poll

    SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) — President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating climbed to 69 percent, marking the highest level since…

    purpose, Seoul, Survey
  • Rice cooker sponge cake

    Mar 19, 2026
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    Rice cooker sponge cake

    Ingredients • 4 egg yolks • 60 g sugar (for yolks) • 4 egg whites • 60 g sugar (for…

    purpose, Suga
  • Easy Spicy Whelk Salad Anyone Can Make (Golbaengi Muchim)- Korea Food

    Mar 19, 2026
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    Easy Spicy Whelk Salad Anyone Can Make (Golbaengi Muchim)- Korea Food

    Easy Spicy Whelk Salad Anyone Can Make (Golbaengi Muchim) INTRODUCTION There are certain dishes in Korean cuisine that possess the…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean House, purpose, Question, Soju, Suga
  • SEVENTEEN’s The8 & Vernon: The Art of Duality in Motion

    Mar 18, 2026
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    SEVENTEEN’s The8 & Vernon: The Art of Duality in Motion

    Photo Credits: ALLURE Korea. Golden Goose. Pledis Entertainment When Allure Korea unveiled its April 2026 cover — featuring SEVENTEEN’s The8 and Vernon…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Stress
  • BTS’ music has always been theirs first and foremost, and I don’t see why that would change with ARIRANG

    Mar 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Preface – So BTS is about to release their long-awaited 5th studio album titled “ARIRANG”, the tracklist for which got…

    BTS, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, purpose, Suga
  • Shining Eternal: IVE’s Wonyoung and the Art of Becoming Light

    Mar 1, 2026
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    Shining Eternal: IVE’s Wonyoung and the Art of Becoming Light

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + BVLGARI + Starship Entertainment When Cosmopolitan Korea unveiled its March 2026 cover featuring Jang Wonyoung draped in…

    Affinity, Fame, K-pop, LG, purpose, Tokyo
  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Mar 1, 2026
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    ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Korea + WAKEONE Entertainment The Turning Point of ALD1 K-pop loves a story of reinvention —…

    Discussion, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Military, purpose, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Liz of IVE: Scented Stardust and the Power of Reinvention

    Feb 28, 2026
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    Liz of IVE: Scented Stardust and the Power of Reinvention

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Juliette Has a Gun + Starship Entertainment The Scent of a New Era There’s a…

    K-pop, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Anthropic CEO says it ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands for AI use

    Feb 27, 2026
    in News
    Anthropic CEO says it ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands for AI use

    WASHINGTON — Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the…

    Military, purpose, Social Media
  • An Yujin in Focus: Power, Poise, and the Art of Becoming

    Feb 26, 2026
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    An Yujin in Focus: Power, Poise, and the Art of Becoming

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Tom Ford Beauty + Starship Entertainment Opening Frame: The Light Finds Her There’s a…

    Celebrity, K-pop, purpose, Tokyo
  • IVE’s Leeseo and Gucci: The Dawn of Tomorrow’s Icon

    Feb 26, 2026
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    IVE’s Leeseo and Gucci: The Dawn of Tomorrow’s Icon

    Photo Credits:  Cosmopolitan Korea + Gucci. + Starship Entertainment The Youngest, Yet Infinite There’s a certain electricity when Leeseo of IVE steps…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, K-pop, Korean Art, Mystery, purpose, Seoul
  • PM calls for rooting out fake news ahead of elections

    Feb 26, 2026
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    PM calls for rooting out fake news ahead of elections

    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Thursday called for rooting out fake news with the help of the prosecution and the…

    Crime, Democracy, purpose
  • Minduelle Muchim (Dandelion Salad)

    Feb 25, 2026
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    Minduelle Muchim (Dandelion Salad)

    Dandelions are not the enemy. We grow dandelion (on purpose) in our small backyard garden plot. Like a lot of…

    purpose
  • KiiiKiii Rise: The Future-Fever Aesthetic of K-Pop’s Most Daring Visionaries

    Feb 22, 2026
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    KiiiKiii Rise: The Future-Fever Aesthetic of K-Pop’s Most Daring Visionaries

    Photo Credits: Singles Korea + Starship Entertainment KiiiKiii – Singles Korea (March 2026) Pictorial Preview KiiiKiii never just pose for the camera — they provoke it.In Singles…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • THE BOYZ Sunwoo – Singles Magazine (February 2026 Issue Digital Pictorial)

    Feb 21, 2026
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    THE BOYZ Sunwoo – Singles Magazine (February 2026 Issue Digital Pictorial)

    Photo Credits: One Hundred Entertainment + Singles Magazine Korea “The stage isn’t a place,” he once said. “It’s a conversation…

    Japan, K-pop, purpose, study, travel
  • IDID “Grow Freely”: XBlush’s February 2026 Cover Crowns K‑Pop’s Next Storytellers

    Feb 14, 2026
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    IDID “Grow Freely”: XBlush’s February 2026 Cover Crowns K‑Pop’s Next Storytellers

    Photo Credits: XBLUSH. Starship Entertainment Rising from “Debut’s Plan” to cover stars IDID’s XBlush Magazine February 2026 cover lands less…

    BTS, Daejeon, K-pop, purpose
  • BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Feb 14, 2026
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    BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music BTS dominates the March 2026 GQ issue across 15 countries, marking their first OT7 pictorial in…

    BTS, germany, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, purpose, Stress, Suga
  • Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Jeon Hyun-hee, a three-term lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea (Seoul Jung-Seongdong A) and former Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption…

    K-pop, Lawmakers, martial law, purpose, Question, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism
  • IVE ‘REVIVE+’ Challengers: Lead a Dark New Visual Era with BANG BANG!

    Feb 1, 2026
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    IVE ‘REVIVE+’ Challengers: Lead a Dark New Visual Era with BANG BANG!

    A New Era: “REVIVE+” as Visual Reset IVE’s second full album “REVIVE+” arrives on February 23, with pre-release track “BANG…

    K-pop, Photography, purpose
  • Lee calls for wider public debate on sugar levy

    Feb 1, 2026
    in News
    Lee calls for wider public debate on sugar levy

    President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for a candid and open public debate on his proposal to introduce a…

    purpose, Social Media, Suga
  • Jackson Wang Commands Esquire Hong Kong’s Feb 2026 Double Cover With Bold Vision

    Jan 31, 2026
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    Jackson Wang Commands Esquire Hong Kong’s Feb 2026 Double Cover With Bold Vision

    Photo Credits: Esquire Hong Kong TEAM WANG and 88rising A hometown icon on a global stage For Esquire Hong Kong’s…

    K-pop, purpose, travel
  • Supreme Court rules Samsung should count bonus in calculating severance pay

    Jan 29, 2026
    in News
    Supreme Court rules Samsung should count bonus in calculating severance pay

    The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Samsung Electronics should count bonuses as part of an employee’s average wage when using…

    purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • A ‘sugar tax’ for health promotion raises concerns about across-the-board price increases for soft drinks and snacks···in the end, the burden on ordinary people may grow

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    President Lee Jae Myung has reignited debate over introducing a so-called ‘sugar tax’ by mentioning the imposition of a Health…

    Democracy, Discussion, Justice, purpose, Suga
  • Citibank Korea accelerates AI adoption in daily workflows, enhances employee productivity

    Jan 16, 2026
    in News
    Citibank Korea accelerates AI adoption in daily workflows, enhances employee productivity

    Citibank Korea said Friday that it has begun the full deployment of Citi AI, Citi’s newly introduced artificial intelligence platform,…

    purpose
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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