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  • Letter from 30 years ago that sparks bond between Samsung, Nvidia

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Letter from 30 years ago that sparks bond between Samsung, Nvidia

    Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia (center), Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee (right) and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun…

    Hyundai, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Samsung Electronics Confirms Full HBM3E Sellout Through 2026, Plans Capacity Expansion as HBM4 Demand Rises

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Samsung Electronics Confirms Full HBM3E Sellout Through 2026, Plans Capacity Expansion as HBM4 Demand Rises

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    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Flattery, gifts and a fresh pact: Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai tighten AI ties

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Flattery, gifts and a fresh pact: Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai tighten AI ties

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun (left), Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (center) and Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee (right)…

    Hyundai, Naver, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Soju
  • Samsung heirs sell $1.3 bn stake in Samsung Electronics for inheritance taxes

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Samsung heirs sell $1.3 bn stake in Samsung Electronics for inheritance taxes

    Late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s wife Hong Ra-hee (from left) and two daughters Lee Boo-jin and Lee Seo-hyun The…

    Inheritance Tax, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung sells out 2026 HBM supply after starting Nvidia shipments in Q3

    Oct 30, 2025
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    Samsung sells out 2026 HBM supply after starting Nvidia shipments in Q3

    Samsung Electronics’ HBM3E chips (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co. has already sold out next year’s production of its…

    automotive, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peak

    Oct 29, 2025
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    JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peak

    The Kospi ends at a new all-time highh 4,081.15 on Oct. 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) JP Morgan raised its…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Naver, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO Summit

    Oct 29, 2025
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    AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO Summit

    Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), gives a speech during the APEC CEO Summit at Gyeongju Art Center…

    BTS, Deloitte, Donald Trump, history, Hyundai, Japan, KCC, LG, Nvidia, Pohang, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Samsung steals the show at APEC venue with its first triple-folding smartphone

    Oct 28, 2025
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    Samsung steals the show at APEC venue with its first triple-folding smartphone

    A visitor to the K-Tech Showcase, a side event of the APEC CEO Summit at the Gyeongju Expo Park Air…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Era of Korea discount gone; Kospi breaks above 4,000 barrier as ‘K-premium’ age dawns

    Oct 27, 2025
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    Era of Korea discount gone; Kospi breaks above 4,000 barrier as ‘K-premium’ age dawns

    The Kospi stock index closes up 2.6% at a fresh record high of 4,042.8 on Oct. 27, 2025, led by…

    Chuseok, driver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Singapore’s family offices increasingly interested in investments in Korea

    Oct 27, 2025
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    Singapore’s family offices increasingly interested in investments in Korea

    Luminas Financial CEO Sen Sui delivers a keynote speech at ASK Singapore 2025 on Oct. 27, 2025 in Singapore (Photo…

    Affinity, Discussion, family, Inheritance Tax, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kospi enters uncharted territory, powered by Samsung, SK Hynix, other blue-chip stocks

    Oct 24, 2025
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    Kospi enters uncharted territory, powered by Samsung, SK Hynix, other blue-chip stocks

    The Kospi stock index closes up 2.5% at a fresh record high of 3,941.59 on Oct. 24, 2025, led by…

    Hyundai, Japan, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Nvidia’s Huang to join Samsung, SK, Hyundai chiefs for government-led AI talks

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Nvidia’s Huang to join Samsung, SK, Hyundai chiefs for government-led AI talks

    Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang is set to meet with South Korean government officials and the heads of…

    Discussion, Hyundai, KCC, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Electronics working on AI-powered satellite modem chip for Musk’s SpaceX

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Samsung Electronics working on AI-powered satellite modem chip for Musk’s SpaceX

    Elon Musk is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX_Elon Musk is the founder, CEO, and chief engineer at SpaceX Samsung Electronics…

    identification, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    The Kospi closed up 1.56% at a fresh record high of 3,883.68 on Wednesday. The tech-heavy Kosdaq finished up 0.76%…

    Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Medical, Politics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Survey, Tourism
  • Samsung’s Galaxy XR blends AI, immersion at half the price of Apple’s Vision Pro

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Samsung’s Galaxy XR blends AI, immersion at half the price of Apple’s Vision Pro

    Samsung Galaxy XR (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co. wants to make artificial intelligence wearable. Its new Galaxy XR…

    Putin, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, TCL
  • Palliser Capital sees LG Chem as most discounted Korean stock, lifting shares

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Palliser Capital sees LG Chem as most discounted Korean stock, lifting shares

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Activist fund Palliser Capital said on Tuesday that LG Chem Ltd. trades at a 74% discount…

    family, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea’s Kospi now world’s top-performing index as chip rally powers record highs

    Oct 21, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Kospi now world’s top-performing index as chip rally powers record highs

    South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index surged past 3,800 points, cementing its position as the world’s best-performing major stock market this…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung’s new Exynos AP chip to power half of Galaxy S26 series

    Oct 20, 2025
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    Samsung’s new Exynos AP chip to power half of Galaxy S26 series

    Galaxy S25 Ultra models (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co. will equip about half of its upcoming Galaxy S26…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • SemiFive, TeraView to raise up to $120 mn in Korea IPOs amid chip boom

    Oct 20, 2025
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    SemiFive, TeraView to raise up to $120 mn in Korea IPOs amid chip boom

    (Courtesy of SemiFive)  SemiFive Inc. and TeraView Holdings Plc, semiconductor-related companies backed by US and UK shareholders, are set to…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Who’s who of global corporate titans to gather in Gyeongju for APEC CEO Summit

    Oct 20, 2025
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    Who’s who of global corporate titans to gather in Gyeongju for APEC CEO Summit

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (center) meets with Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee (left) and SK Chairman Chey Tae-won at the…

    Donald Trump, KCC, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung to invest $110 mn in Grail to bring early-cancer test to Asia

    Oct 17, 2025
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    Samsung to invest $110 mn in Grail to bring early-cancer test to Asia

    The Galleri® test (Screen captured from Grail website) Samsung Electronics Co. and Samsung C&T Corp. will invest $110 million in…

    Japan, Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • World’s first leveraged SK Hynix ETF debuts in Hong Kong

    Oct 16, 2025
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    World’s first leveraged SK Hynix ETF debuts in Hong Kong

    A leveraged exchange-traded fund tracking SK Hynix Inc. began trading in Hong Kong on Thursday, marking the world’s first such…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Oct 16, 2025
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    South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (from left to…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung to buy ASML’s most advanced lithography tools to rival TSMC

    Oct 15, 2025
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    Samsung to buy ASML’s most advanced lithography tools to rival TSMC

    A EUV trainer explains the system to trainees at ASML Samsung Electronics Co., a leading memory chipmaker, is making a…

    Hwaseong, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Oct 15, 2025
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    S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Air Liquide’s East Asia Pacific Cluster CEO Park Il-yong (Courtesy of Air Liquide) South Korea, home to the world’s top…

    Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung’s Android-powered XR headset to debut in October

    Oct 15, 2025
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    Samsung’s Android-powered XR headset to debut in October

    ▲ Invitation for Galaxy Event October 2025 | Samsung (Courtesy of Samsung) Samsung Electronics Co. will finally launch its long-awaited…

    Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung’s operating profit hits 3-year high in Q3 on AI-driven memory chip boom

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Samsung’s operating profit hits 3-year high in Q3 on AI-driven memory chip boom

    Samsung Electronics Co. reported a much stronger-than-expected third-quarter profit, which is also its biggest in three years, driven by a…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kospi surges past 3,600 for 1st time in post-holiday catch-up rally

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Kospi surges past 3,600 for 1st time in post-holiday catch-up rally

    (Courtesy of Yonhap news) South Korea’s stock market extended its record-breaking run on Friday, surging past the 3,600-point mark for…

    Chuseok, Donald Trump, history, Japan, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    Oct 9, 2025
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    Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Foreign investors have emerged as the standout winners in South Korea’s equity market this year, as…

    Chuseok, CJ Cheiljedang, Hyundai, Japan, Kakao, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • South Korean banks turn to India as post-China growth frontier

    Oct 9, 2025
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    South Korean banks turn to India as post-China growth frontier

    People inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus during rush hours in Mumbai, India (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s top commercial banks…

    Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung, SK Hynix to enjoy major boon from OpenAI-AMD chip pact

    Oct 9, 2025
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    Samsung, SK Hynix to enjoy major boon from OpenAI-AMD chip pact

    Screenshot captured from OpenAI website  Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. are poised to ride a fresh wave of…

    Chuseok, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio

    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF on the Nasdaq in December 2021 South Korea’s asset management…

    Metaverse, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea Exchange to cut trading fees for 1st time in two decades as Kospi hits record high past 3,500

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Korea Exchange to cut trading fees for 1st time in two decades as Kospi hits record high past 3,500

    An official at Woori Bank’s forex dealing room in Seoul smiles as the Kospi breaks above the 3,500 mark to…

    Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung, SK Hynix join OpenAI’s $500 bn Stargate project with HBM supply pacts

    Oct 1, 2025
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    Samsung, SK Hynix join OpenAI’s $500 bn Stargate project with HBM supply pacts

    Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong (left) shakes hands with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after signing a letter of intent (LOI)…

    Nvidia, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Tokyo
  • US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    Oct 1, 2025
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    US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    South Korean and US officials discuss visa issuance for Koreans working in the US following the September detention of Korean…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Mirae Asset invests $110 mn in Perplexity AI at valuation of $20 bn

    Sep 25, 2025
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    Mirae Asset invests $110 mn in Perplexity AI at valuation of $20 bn

    Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity, speaks during a press conference about its collaboration with SK Telecom in September…

    Nvidia, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
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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