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  • K Shipbuilding up for sale as Korean shipyards ride new boom

    Jul 8, 2025
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    K Shipbuilding up for sale as Korean shipyards ride new boom

    (Screenshot captured from K Shipbuilding website) K Shipbuilding Co., a mid-tier South Korean shipbuilder, will be put on the market…

    BTS, financial crisis, Hyundai, request, Seoul
  • I don’t care about what Taemin did to his nose

    Jul 7, 2025
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    “‘Omg nooo that was his BEST feature 😭” okay, let’s all take a breath. First of all, it’s just a…

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  • LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    Jul 7, 2025
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    LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    The interior of a car equipped with LG’s infotainment system LG Group is accelerating its efforts to build a partnership…

    automotive, driver, germany, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, request, Tokyo
  • Roborock’s privacy policy fuels data leak fears over Chinese goods

    Jul 3, 2025
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    Roborock’s privacy policy fuels data leak fears over Chinese goods

    Roborock opened a pop-up store at Seoul’s Gangnam Express Bus Terminal in June 2025 (Courtesy of News1) A new personal…

    purpose, Question, request, Seoul
  • Blackstone in talks to acquire Korea’s top beauty salon Juno Hair in $590 mn deal

    Jul 2, 2025
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    Blackstone in talks to acquire Korea’s top beauty salon Juno Hair in $590 mn deal

    Juno Hair is South Korea’s largest premium hair salon chain US private equity firm Blackstone Inc. is pursuing the acquisition…

    Discussion, myeongdong, request, Seoul
  • Copycat Korean goods flood global e-commerce platforms

    Jun 23, 2025
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    Copycat Korean goods flood global e-commerce platforms

    Manyo Factory, a Korean indie cosmetics brand, is best known for facial masks Counterfeit Korean beauty, fashion and food products…

    Joseon, Korean Ramen, KT, request, Samyang, Shopping
  • Lotte Biologics signs antibody drug CMO deal with UK’s Ottimo Pharma

    Jun 20, 2025
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    Lotte Biologics signs antibody drug CMO deal with UK’s Ottimo Pharma

    Lotte Biologics CEO James Park BOSTON – Lotte Biologics Co. has signed a deal to manufacture an antibody therapy for…

    Lotte, request, Samsung
  • SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft deals

    Jun 19, 2025
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    SK Hynix leads Samsung in customized HBM; lands Nvidia, Microsoft deals

    The exterior of SK Hynix’s semiconductor plant in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province (Courtesy of Yonhap) SK Hynix Inc. has secured Nvidia…

    Discussion, fail, Nvidia, purpose, request, Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Getting a Bank account made with a tourist visa

    Jun 15, 2025
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    Hello, I have a question to ask. I’m currently living in Seoul and I was brought to Korea to help…

    Coupang, LG, Question, request, Seoul
  • President Lee: Businesses at center of policy priorities for economic growth

    Jun 13, 2025
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    President Lee: Businesses at center of policy priorities for economic growth

    President Lee Jae-myung (center) speaks before meeting with business leaders on June 13, 2025 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on…

    Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Perspectives, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress
  • Seoul agrees to reduce Jakarta’s KF-21 cost share by two thirds

    Jun 13, 2025
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    Seoul agrees to reduce Jakarta’s KF-21 cost share by two thirds

    The KF-21 Boramae, South Korea’s first domestically developed fighter jet South Korea has finally agreed to reduce Indonesia’s contribution to…

    request, Seoul
  • Nexon Games rally on Tencent’s attempt to buy Nexon

    Jun 13, 2025
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    Nexon Games rally on Tencent’s attempt to buy Nexon

    Dungeon & Fighter by Nexon  Shares of Nexon Games Co., the game-developing studio under Nexon Co., surged on Friday morning…

    family, Inheritance Tax, K-pop, request, Tokyo
  • MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Jun 12, 2025
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    MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Homeplus’ logo seen outside an outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. is once again up…

    fail, Lotte, Naver, Ourhome, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • GIC resumes Seoul Finance Center sale in major Korean property deal

    Jun 10, 2025
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    GIC resumes Seoul Finance Center sale in major Korean property deal

    Seoul Finance Center Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is resuming the sale of Seoul Finance Center, a landmark office tower…

    financial crisis, LG, martial law, request, Seoul, Subway
  • Korea’s ruling party revives corporate law reform with stricter rules

    Jun 6, 2025
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    Korea’s ruling party revives corporate law reform with stricter rules

    Democratic Party lawmakers on June 5 applauded after passing three special investigation bills previously vetoed by former President Yoon Suk…

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  • HYBE Bang under financial watchdog’s scrutiny for alleged unfair trading

    May 29, 2025
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    HYBE Bang under financial watchdog’s scrutiny for alleged unfair trading

    HYBE CEO Bang Si-hyuk (Courtesy of Yonhap) Bang Si-hyuk, founder and chairman of HYBE Co., the South Korean entertainment giant…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, request, Seoul
  • How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    May 27, 2025
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    How Trump’s racist agenda harnesses opposition to DEI and antisemitism

    The US government has become increasingly explicit with its racism during the second Donald Trump administration. During a summit at…

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  • Korean pension funds, insurers seek customized investment vehicles

    May 22, 2025
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    Korean pension funds, insurers seek customized investment vehicles

    Ro Seunghwan (second from left), head of alternative investments at GEPS and Kim Hyun Wook (third from left), a senior…

    Discussion, Military, request
  • FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena, who recently announced her hiatus, is suffering from PTSD After 2 Hour Interrogation with ASI.

    May 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Warning: mentions of PTSD symptoms. FIFTY FIFTY’s agency has confirmed that Keena has halted activities due to PTSD. On May…

    KT, request, Stress, Warning
  • South Korea asks US for tailored approach to chip tariffs

    May 7, 2025
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    South Korea asks US for tailored approach to chip tariffs

    Container port in Busan  South Korea has officially requested that the US take a distinct approach in its ongoing probe…

    Busan, Korean Semiconductor, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Korea’s Sono to sell Air Premia stake to focus on other LCC

    May 6, 2025
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    Korea’s Sono to sell Air Premia stake to focus on other LCC

    (File photo by Air Premia) South Korea’s top resort operator Sono Hospitality Group has decided to sell its entire stake…

    fail, family, purpose, request, Seoul
  • Seoul appeal: Korean art captivates Indonesia’s affluent connoisseurs

    May 1, 2025
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    Seoul appeal: Korean art captivates Indonesia’s affluent connoisseurs

    Exhibition ‘Mumool’ featuring Choi Sang Chul at Baik Art Jakarta (Courtesy of Baik Art)  JAKARTA – Last Thursday, Baik Art…

    Curiosity, history, Korean Art, request, Seoul
  • Dual citizenship and Military Exemption for Korean adoptee

    Apr 29, 2025
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    I am a Korean adoptee and US Citizen. I’m 37 (will be 38 next month). I applied for recovery of…

    Military, Question, request, travel
  • Seoul mulls joint review of Alaska LNG project with Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam

    Apr 27, 2025
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    Seoul mulls joint review of Alaska LNG project with Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam

    South Korea is one of the world’s top LNG buyer South Korea has proposed forming a consortium with Japan, Taiwan…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Question, request, Seoul, Stress, study
  • KT&G eyes overseas M&A after rejecting activist fund’s offer

    Apr 25, 2025
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    KT&G eyes overseas M&A after rejecting activist fund’s offer

    Korea Ginseng is better known for its signature Jung Kwan Jang brand KT&G Corp., South Korea’s dominant tobacco and ginseng…

    Japan, KT, KT&G, request
  • Seoul, Washington agree on July tariff deal framework in ‘2+2’ trade talks

    Apr 25, 2025
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    Seoul, Washington agree on July tariff deal framework in ‘2+2’ trade talks

    From left, South Korea’s Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and USTR Jamieson…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, martial law, request, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Major local news from South Korea, April 24

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Major local news from South Korea, April 24

    Global trade risk: Citigroup estimates that if the US and China impose over 100% tariffs on each other, Korea’s GDP…

    Crime, Hyundai, Local News, Military, Politics, Putin, request, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Trump Jr. to visit Seoul next week to meet Korean business leaders

    Apr 23, 2025
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    Trump Jr. to visit Seoul next week to meet Korean business leaders

    Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (left) poses with Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US…

    Donald Trump, family, Protest, request, Samsung, Seoul
  • S.Korea plans $1.2 bn foreign currency bond issue after presidential poll

    Apr 21, 2025
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    S.Korea plans $1.2 bn foreign currency bond issue after presidential poll

    South Korea is considering issuing $1.2 billion in forex stabilization bonds in June South Korea plans to issue up to…

    Japan, martial law, request
  • Taeil is finally going to court after his situation

    Apr 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, it was revealed that Taeil, a former member of NCT, is scheduled to attend his first court trial in…

    Crime, request, Seoul
  • Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case

    Apr 18, 2025
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    Korea not to appeal ruling in favor of Mason Capital in Samsung case

    (File photo by Sol Lee) South Korea said on Friday it has decided not to appeal a Singaporean court’s rejection…

    Discussion, fail, Justice, request, Samsung
  • Glenwood PE to increase blind fund to $1 bn due to pension funds’ interest

    Apr 11, 2025
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    Glenwood PE to increase blind fund to $1 bn due to pension funds’ interest

    Glenwood Private Equity Co-founder & CEO Lee Sangho (File photo) South Korea’s Glenwood Private Equity Co. is set to increase…

    KT, request, Seoul
  • Colliers to lead $689 million sale of IGIS Asset-owned Signature Tower

    Apr 11, 2025
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    Colliers to lead $689 million sale of IGIS Asset-owned Signature Tower

    Signature Tower near Euljiro 3-ga Station, which houses Kumho Petrochemical’s headquarters Colliers Korea, a unit of global real estate asset…

    request, Seoul
  • Korea’s WGBI inclusion moved to next April; Seoul works on policy steps

    Apr 9, 2025
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    Korea’s WGBI inclusion moved to next April; Seoul works on policy steps

    Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (third from left) holds a meeting with foreign investors to discuss the country’s business conditions in…

    financial crisis, Japan, martial law, request, Seoul
  • LG Electronics set to debut on Indian stock market in early May

    Apr 6, 2025
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    LG Electronics set  to debut on Indian stock market in early May

    LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (third from left) inspects the air conditioner production line at its Noida plant, India in…

    Korean House, LG, LG Electronics, request
  • Welcome to r/korea!

    Apr 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This subreddit is dedicated to discussions about Korea, covering topics such as news, culture, history, politics, and societal issues. Whether…

    Busan, Discussion, history, Kakao, Korean Art, Korean Language, Military, Politics, Question, request, Seoul, Shopping, travel
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI featuresJuly 9, 2025
    TM Roh, chief of Samsung’s DX Division, showcases the Galaxy… Read more: Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z foldables: Slimmest, lightest yet smarter with AI features
  • S.Korea to overhaul retirement pension system, introduce competition for higher returnsJuly 9, 2025
    South Korea is planning a sweeping overhaul of its corporate… Read more: S.Korea to overhaul retirement pension system, introduce competition for higher returns
  • POSCO sells Chinese stainless steel JV to Chinese rival for $300 mnJuly 9, 2025
    POSCO’s stainless steel plan tin Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, Korea… Read more: POSCO sells Chinese stainless steel JV to Chinese rival for $300 mn
  • Hahn & Co. to award bonus shares to Namyang staff, retires $7.1 mn sharesJuly 9, 2025
    Namang Dairy headquarters  Seoul-based private equity firm Hahn & Co.… Read more: Hahn & Co. to award bonus shares to Namyang staff, retires $7.1 mn shares
  • Seoul vows zero-tolerance measures against unfair stock tradingJuly 9, 2025
    The Korea Exchange in Seoul South Korea’s top financial regulators… Read more: Seoul vows zero-tolerance measures against unfair stock trading

Latest Community Feeds

  • If you ever went to a concert, have they ever taken anything away during the bag check?July 9, 2025
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  • can someone explain why opening a store bought kimchi makes it more sourJuly 9, 2025
  • (07/09/2025) Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Seok-yeol… “Concerns Over Destruction of Evidence”July 9, 2025
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  • is anyone familiar with any online korean food stores that ship to canada?July 9, 2025
  • can anyone give me some suggestions for boy groups?July 9, 2025
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  • Record-breaking heatwave sweeps across Korea, temperatures top 40 degrees for 1st time in early JulyJuly 9, 2025
  • Are there any kpop songs that have the same vibes as “Blue” from Yung Kai?July 9, 2025
  • idols giving gifts to fans is not the best ideaJuly 9, 2025
  • A portrait from the Joseon Dynasty showing a person with vitiligoJuly 9, 2025
  • I had burger in Korea and it had pineapple insideJuly 9, 2025
  • Woman hit by falling teen dies a day after 11-year-old daughter in same incidentJuly 9, 2025
  • Do you think there are any idols or groups who regret leaving their label to join another?July 9, 2025
  • Is the “lack of a concept/sound” of a group an issue for fans or listeners?July 9, 2025
  • JYP trademarked the name “Girl Set”. What do you think this could mean??July 9, 2025
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  • Here’s What I Think BTS 2026 Tour Will Look LikeJuly 9, 2025
  • Republic Records: You had Kpop Demon Hunters as a success, how about doing more for Twice?July 9, 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