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  • Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Aug 14, 2025
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    Harim-owned Pan Ocean buys stake in LS, fueling talk of alliance with Hoban amid corporate feud

    Harim is South Korea’s leading poultry processor South Korean bulk carrier operator Pan Ocean Co., a unit of the country’s…

    family, history, LG, purpose, request, Seoul
  • Fans request special probe into game developer Pearl Abyss’ executives after highly anticipated console game ‘Crimson Desert’ delayed again to 2026 Q1 after being delayed every year since 2021

    Aug 13, 2025
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    Fans request special probe into game developer Pearl Abyss’ executives after highly anticipated console game ‘Crimson Desert’ delayed again to 2026 Q1 after being delayed every year since 2021

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

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  • Korea’s YNCC at default risk on owners’ conflict amid petrochemical slowdown

    Aug 10, 2025
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    Korea’s YNCC at default risk on owners’ conflict amid petrochemical slowdown

    Yeochun NCC (YNCC) Co., South Korea’s major petrochemical producer, is facing a default risk as its owners disagree over capital…

    BTS, fail, Hyundai, Lotte, request, Seoul
  • Korea’s YNCC at default risk on owners’ conflict amid petrochemical slowdown

    Aug 10, 2025
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    Korea’s YNCC at default risk on owners’ conflict amid petrochemical slowdown

    Yeochun NCC (YNCC) Co., South Korea’s major petrochemical producer, is facing a default risk as its owners disagree over capital…

    BTS, fail, Hyundai, Lotte, request, Seoul
  • The retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, the former director of the KCIA who assassinated President Park Chung-hee, is currently happening. Will his name be redeemed?

    Aug 8, 2025
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    The retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, the former director of the KCIA who assassinated President Park Chung-hee, is currently happening. Will his name be redeemed?

    When Kim Jae-gyu was arrested soon after the assassination of Park Chung-hee on October 26th, 1979, he was put on…

    Democracy, family, request, Seoul
  • Musicow sells out first US music equity offering backed by Kelly Clarkson hit

    Aug 7, 2025
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    Musicow sells out first US music equity offering backed by Kelly Clarkson hit

    (Courtesy of Musicow)  Musicow Inc., a South Korean music copyright trading platform pioneer, has sold out its debut US music…

    KT, request
  • Korens cleared in trade secrets dispute with SNT Motiv

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Korens cleared in trade secrets dispute with SNT Motiv

    South Korean auto parts manufacturer Korens and its affiliate Korens EM have been cleared of all charges in a years-long…

    Busan, fail, Question, request
  • Korea’s IPO market revives as newly listed stocks surge

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Korea’s IPO market revives as newly listed stocks surge

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s initial public offering (IPO) market is reviving, with long-awaited companies such as the creator…

    BTS, request, Sex
  • US immigration authorities detain Korean green card holder – The Korea Times

    Jul 30, 2025
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    US immigration authorities detain Korean green card holder – The Korea Times

    A Korean living in the United States as a permanent resident has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities amid a…

    Donald Trump, family, Korean American, request, Stress
  • Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    Jul 20, 2025
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    Glass Skin boom: Why Seoul’s interactive beauty clinics are hottest stop for foreign tourists

    A foreign tourist receives skincare and makeup services at CJ Olive Young’s flagship beauty concept store, Olive Young N Seongsu,…

    Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT, request, Seoul, Social Media, Tourism
  • Korean court rejects ex-leader Yoon’s request to be freed

    Jul 19, 2025
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    Korean court rejects ex-leader Yoon’s request to be freed

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

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  • LG Energy, GM’s JV Ultium Cells to retrofit Tennessee plant to produce LFP batteries

    Jul 15, 2025
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    LG Energy, GM’s JV Ultium Cells to retrofit Tennessee plant to produce LFP batteries

    The Ultium Cells plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee adds production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells (Courtesy of GM)…

    automotive, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, request, Samsung
  • [ANNOUNCEMENT]: SNARK SUBS

    Jul 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since snark subs became A Thing, we have received a large number of messages asking us to ban users of…

    request
  • 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
    in Community, Feeds

    “‘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
    in Community, Feeds

    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…

    Korea Zinc, Lawmakers, request
  • 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
    in Community, Feeds
    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…

    Discrimination, Discussion, Donald Trump, Lotte, middle-class, Protest, request, Sex, sexual assault, Stress
  • 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
    in Community, Feeds

    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
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Latest Korean News

  • ‘Korea means trust’: EU lawmaker sees growing role for parliamentary diplomacyJune 5, 2026
    The European Parliament and South Korea’s National Assembly should play… Read more: ‘Korea means trust’: EU lawmaker sees growing role for parliamentary diplomacy
  • Samil PwC, PwC Consulting announce leadership appointments amid AI pushJune 5, 2026
    Samil PwC, Korea’s largest accounting firm by revenue, and its… Read more: Samil PwC, PwC Consulting announce leadership appointments amid AI push
  • PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortageJune 5, 2026
    Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Friday that a parliamentary investigation… Read more: PM highlights need for probe, if necessary, to look into ballot shortage
  • BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attentionJune 5, 2026
    A BTS member surprised and intrigued fans after leaving a… Read more: BTS members’ military boot camp stories draw fan attention
  • Samyang’s Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bil. units sold, $4.5 bil. in cumulative salesJune 5, 2026
    Samyang Foods Inc. said Friday that cumulative sales of its… Read more: Samyang’s Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bil. units sold, $4.5 bil. in cumulative sales

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  • Here’s a Horrifying Kpop Girl Group ConceptJune 6, 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