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  • Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T

    May 29, 2025
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    Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T

    Samsung C&T headquarters in Seoul A South Korean appellate court has rejected Elliott Investment Management Corp.’s claim for 26.7 billion…

    Justice, New Law, Samsung, Seoul
  • HD Hyundai Group joins S.Korea’s 100 trillion won market cap club

    May 28, 2025
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    HD Hyundai Group joins S.Korea’s 100 trillion won market cap club

    HD Hyundai’s booth at Gastech 2023 in Singapore South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate HD Hyundai Group has joined South Korea’s elite…

    Busan, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, Hyundai, LG, POSCO, Samsung
  • Samsung to equip Galaxy Z Flip7 with Exynos AP at home

    May 28, 2025
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    Samsung to equip Galaxy Z Flip7 with Exynos AP at home

    (Courtesy of Samsung) Samsung Electronics Co. plans to power its upcoming foldable smartphone with its new in-house application processor (AP),…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • LG Energy, Samsung SDI to build 1st US LFP battery plants with GM

    May 27, 2025
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    LG Energy, Samsung SDI to build 1st US LFP battery plants with GM

    A bird’s-eye view of LG Energy Solution’s  standalone battery plant in Arizona In a pivotal shift for the North American…

    LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, POSCO, Samsung
  • Samsung Biologics drives foreign lead in Korea’s biotech supply chain

    May 26, 2025
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    Samsung Biologics drives foreign lead in Korea’s biotech supply chain

    Researchers at Samsung Biologics’ third plant in Songdo, Incheon A surge in orders from Samsung Biologics Co., the world’s largest…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • OpenAI sets up subsidiary in Korea with top paid ChatGPT users outside US

    May 26, 2025
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    OpenAI sets up subsidiary in Korea with top paid ChatGPT users outside US

    Jason Kwon, Open AI’s chief strategy officer (CSO), speaks during a media briefing in Seoul on May 26, 2025 OpenAI…

    Japan, Kakao, Korea Development, Koreans, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • Europe looms large as K-beauty brands look to blue ocean; shares rise

    May 23, 2025
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    Europe looms large as K-beauty brands look to blue ocean; shares rise

    Sulwhasoo is AmorePacific’s premium cosmetics brand South Korea’s beauty industry has been reaping decent gains from traditionally strong markets such…

    Japan, Joseon, Samsung, Seoul
  • Samsung Biologics to spin off biosimilar unit Samsung Bioepis

    May 22, 2025
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    Samsung Biologics to spin off biosimilar unit Samsung Bioepis

    Samsung Biologics booth at the BIO International Convention 2024 in San Diego (Courtesy of Yonhap) Samsung Biologics Co., the world’s…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • A few personal thoughts about LJM’s economic policies

    May 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know if LJM is the next KDJ, but here’s a few criticisms coming from the right that don’t…

    LG, Naver, Nvidia, Samsung
  • Google partners with Samsung, Gentle Monster for new smart glasses

    May 21, 2025
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    Google partners with Samsung, Gentle Monster for new smart glasses

    Google CEO Sundar Pichai gives a keynote speech at the tech giant’s IO developer conference held at its headquarters in…

    Gen Z, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung gears up for foray into space infrastructure industry

    May 20, 2025
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    Samsung gears up for foray into space infrastructure industry

    South Korea-US joint space telescope SPHEREx successfully launched in March 2025 (Courtesy of NASA) Samsung Group is stepping up efforts…

    history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Shines in Arena Homme+ Korea x Cartier June 2025 Pictorial Amid Philanthropy and Global Ambassadorships

    May 20, 2025
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    Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Shines in Arena Homme+ Korea x Cartier June 2025 Pictorial Amid Philanthropy and Global Ambassadorships

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment. Cartier. Arena Homme+ Korea Stray Kids’ Hyunjin continues to command the spotlight, dazzling fans and fashion…

    K-pop, KT, Medical, Samsung, Social Media
  • Seoul’s prime office transactions rise 6% in Q1 despite weak sentiment

    May 20, 2025
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    Seoul’s prime office transactions rise 6% in Q1 despite weak sentiment

    Savills Korea’s Q1 2025 Seoul Prime Office Report Despite mounting economic headwinds and heightened investor caution, the prime office market…

    Samsung, Seoul
  • LG Electronics poised to extend OLED TV market lead into 2025  

    May 20, 2025
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    LG Electronics poised to extend OLED TV market lead into 2025  

    LG OLED TV (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG Electronics Inc. is on track to retain its lead in the organic…

    LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s aesthetic medicine enjoys golden era with surge in foreign spending

    May 19, 2025
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    Korea’s aesthetic medicine enjoys golden era with surge in foreign spending

    Cosmetologist does injections for lips augmentation and anti wrinkle therapy at an beauty salon (Courtesy of Getty Images) As beauty-conscious…

    Japan, K-pop, Medical, Samsung, Seoul, Tourism
  • UK chip testing device maker TeraView seeks Kosdaq debut

    May 16, 2025
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    UK chip testing device maker TeraView seeks Kosdaq debut

    TeraView’s headquarters in Cambridge, UK (Screentop captured from TeraView website) TeraView Ltd., a UK semiconductor inspection device maker, is aiming…

    automotive, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung flexes financial muscle as insurance, card units top rankings

    May 16, 2025
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    Samsung flexes financial muscle as insurance, card units top rankings

    Samsung Life Insurance’s headquarters in Seoul Samsung Group’s financial affiliates are closing in on KB Financial Group for the top…

    Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul
  • Greystar hires ex-Samsung SRA manager to launch Seoul office

    May 16, 2025
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    Greystar hires ex-Samsung SRA manager to launch Seoul office

    (Screentop captured from Greystar website) Greystar Real Estate Partners, the largest housing investment firm in the US, has hired Kang…

    Samsung, Seoul
  • Hong Kong to list world’s first Samsung single-stock leverage ETF

    May 14, 2025
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    Hong Kong to list world’s first Samsung single-stock leverage ETF

    A pair of leveraged exchange-traded funds tracking only Samsung Electronics Co. will make a debut on the stock exchange in…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung bets on data center HVAC with $1.7 bn FläktGroup acquisition

    May 14, 2025
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    Samsung bets on data center HVAC with $1.7 bn FläktGroup acquisition

    In 2024, Samsung reportedly vied for the HVAC operations of Johnson Controls International Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday announced the…

    automotive, germany, Korean Semiconductor, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • POSCO Future M to raise $771 million to bolster battery materials business

    May 13, 2025
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    POSCO Future M to raise $771 million to bolster battery materials business

    POSCO Future M’s battery materials plant in Korea POSCO Future M Co., South Korea’s leading battery materials maker, is set…

    Cycling, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Pohang, POSCO, Samsung
  • S.Korea’s mid-tier shipbuilders sail into new supercycle as China struggles

    May 13, 2025
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    S.Korea’s mid-tier shipbuilders sail into new supercycle as China struggles

    A Daehan Shipbuilding executive discusses a shipbuidling process at its shipyard in Haenam, South Jeolla Province BUSAN – On a…

    Busan, financial crisis, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, history, Hyundai, Samsung
  • Car parts

    May 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I’m looking for car parts for my car and would like to know if there are reliable sites online…

    Samsung
  • LG, Samsung in bout for crown in wheeled TV market

    May 12, 2025
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    LG, Samsung in bout for crown in wheeled TV market

    LG StandbyME (Courtesy of LG)  A TV mounted on a rollable stand has emerged as a new battleground between South…

    LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    May 11, 2025
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    MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    Lotte mobile card interface (Courtesy of Lotte Card)  North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners’ second attempt to exit Lotte…

    Controversy, fail, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose, Samsung, Shinhan Card, Shopping
  • Now, thin is in – and Samsung wants to be No. 1 with Galaxy S25 Edge

    May 9, 2025
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    Now, thin is in – and Samsung wants to be No. 1 with Galaxy S25 Edge

    ▲ Invitation for Galaxy S25 Edge: Beyond slim With the advent of mobile AI, the performance arms race among smartphone…

    KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Hankook & Company to set up CVC with $11 mn in funding

    May 9, 2025
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    Hankook & Company to set up CVC with $11 mn in funding

    Hankook & Company headquarters building (Courtesy of Hankook & Company) Hankook & Company Co., the holding company of Hankook Tire…

    automotive, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s GEPS to commit $143 million to foreign mid-cap buyout funds

    May 8, 2025
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    S.Korea’s GEPS to commit $143 million to foreign mid-cap buyout funds

    Government Employees Pension Service headquarters on Jeju Island, South Korea (Courtesy of GEPS) The Government Employees Pension Service (GEPS), one…

    Jeju, Samsung
  • Decided to have Korean food for dinner

    May 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Decided to have Korean food for dinner

    Samsung chicken and Teriyaki chicken plus tteokbokki, kimchi and pickled radish submitted by /u/WhirlWindWish [link] [comments]

    Kimchi, Korean Food, Samsung
  • 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
  • Harman acquires Masimo’s audio arm in Samsung’s car audio push

    May 7, 2025
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    Harman acquires Masimo’s audio arm in Samsung’s car audio push

    B&W’s premium loud speakers under the Nautilus brand Harman International Industries Inc., wholly owned by Samsung Electronics Co., has acquired…

    automotive, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung steps up AR race with advanced microdisplay for smart glasses

    May 7, 2025
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    Samsung steps up AR race with advanced microdisplay for smart glasses

    Smart glasses (Courtesy of OpenPR) Samsung Electronics Co. has launched a major push into next-generation microdisplays for augmented reality (AR)…

    driver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s pharmaceutical exports set to top $10 bn, led by ‘K-M7’ champions

    May 5, 2025
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    Korea’s pharmaceutical exports set to top $10 bn, led by ‘K-M7’ champions

    Korea is a leading pharmaceuticals exporter (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s pharmaceutical exports are on course to surpass $10…

    germany, Samsung
  • Woori Financial wins approval for Tongyang, ABL Life acquisition

    May 2, 2025
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    Woori Financial wins approval for Tongyang, ABL Life acquisition

    Woori Financial Group’s headquarters in Seoul Woori Financial Group Inc., South Korea’s fourth-largest financial services provider, has received conditional approval…

    Samsung, Scandal, Seoul
  • Samsung Reportedly Nears 2nm Win with First Qualcomm Phone AP Deal in 3 Years | TrendForce

    Apr 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Samsung Reportedly Nears 2nm Win with First Qualcomm Phone AP Deal in 3 Years | TrendForce

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

    Samsung
  • Samsung in talks to supply customized HBM4 to Nvidia, Broadcom, Google

    Apr 30, 2025
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    Samsung in talks to supply customized HBM4 to Nvidia, Broadcom, Google

    Samsung’s HBM3E chip Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s leading memory chipmaker, is in talks to supply customized sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory,…

    Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
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Latest Korean News

  • Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival RheinmetallMay 29, 2025
    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer… Read more: Hanwha Aerospace to build defense plant in Germany to rival Rheinmetall
  • NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetiteMay 29, 2025
    The National Pension Service is headquartered in Jeonju, North Jeolla… Read more: NPS to lift stock holdings to 55% by 2030, raising risk appetite
  • BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halvedMay 29, 2025
    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK turns more dovish after 25 bp rate cut; 2025 growth outlook halved
  • Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&TMay 29, 2025
    Samsung C&T headquarters in Seoul A South Korean appellate court… Read more: Elliott loses appeal over $19 mn claim against Samsung C&T
  • Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QICMay 29, 2025
    Kirsten Whitehead, a partner at QIC, speaks at the investment… Read more: Australian infrastructure offers compelling opportunity: QIC

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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