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  • Samsung’s financial arms beat No.1 banking group KB in profit

    Aug 16, 2024
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    Samsung’s financial arms beat No.1 banking group KB in profit

    Samsung Group’s financial services business has overtaken South Korea’s No. 1 banking group KB Financial Group in terms of net…

    driver, Korean Comapny, Samsung, Shinhan Card
  • Naver Cloud takes the lead in Korea’s public AI business

    Aug 16, 2024
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    Naver Cloud takes the lead in Korea’s public AI business

    Naver Cloud DEO Kim Yoo-won (File photo by Naver) South Korean online giant Naver Corp.’s cloud subsidiary is expanding its…

    Korean Comapny, KT, Naver, Samsung
  • Samsung’s Circle to Search available on Galaxy A series to rival Xiaomi

    Aug 16, 2024
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    Samsung’s Circle to Search available on Galaxy A series to rival Xiaomi

    Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone’s Circle to Search function demonstrated at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Samsung Electronics Co. has been fighting Apple…

    Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung’s AI home appliances hit 1.5 mn units sold

    Aug 16, 2024
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    Samsung’s AI home appliances hit 1.5 mn units sold

    Samsung Electronics Co. said on Thursday that its cumulative sales of AI-integrated home appliances have surpassed 1.5 million units as…

    family, germany, KT, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s top landscaping firm Dawon to expand in SE Asia

    Aug 16, 2024
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    Korea’s top landscaping firm Dawon to expand in SE Asia

    Master plan for a luxury resort in the Philippines to be established by Dawon (Courtesy of Dawon) South Korea’s Dawon…

    Korean Technology, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul, Tourism
  • LG Display seeks to supply tandem OLED display to Bentley, Cadillac

    Aug 14, 2024
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    LG Display seeks to supply tandem OLED display to Bentley, Cadillac

    LG Display’s 83-inch OLED screen with META Technology 2.0 showcased at K-Display 2024 LG Display Co., the world’s top organic…

    automotive, Genesis, Hyundai, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, LG, Samsung, Seoul
  • Samsung’s Monimo set to disrupt Korea’s financial app market

    Aug 14, 2024
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    Samsung’s Monimo set to disrupt Korea’s financial app market

    Monimo mobile app launched by Samsung Financial Networks in April 2022 (Courtesy of Samsung Financial Networks)  Samsung Group, South Korea’s…

    Ewha, Kakao, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Naver, Samsung, Seoul
  • Samsung, Trek Bicycle launch Ultra Riding Challenge

    Aug 13, 2024
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    Samsung, Trek Bicycle launch Ultra Riding Challenge

    Samsung Electronics Co. said on Tuesday that it launched the Ultra Riding Challenge in collaboration with global bicycle brand Trek…

    Cycling, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s retail investors buy stocks on dips in turmoil

    Aug 13, 2024
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    Korea’s retail investors buy stocks on dips in turmoil

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s individual investors took the recent turmoil in stock markets as chances to buy shares…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Semiconductor, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • TCL narrows gap with Samsung with premium mini LED TVs

    Aug 12, 2024
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    TCL narrows gap with Samsung with premium mini LED TVs

    TCL’s mini LED TVs on display at CES 2024 in Las Vegas China’s TCL Technology, the world’s No. 2 TV…

    fail, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, TCL
  • Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy resumes its Asia push

    Aug 12, 2024
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    Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy resumes its Asia push

    Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje Shipyard (Courtesy of Samsung) Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a leading South Korean shipbuilder, is set to…

    Global Expansion, Korean Comapny, purpose, Samsung
  • Samsung launches wrapping ad on New York City tour buses

    Aug 12, 2024
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    Samsung launches wrapping ad on New York City tour buses

    South Korea’s Samsung Display Co. announced on Monday that it will launch a wrapping  advertisement promoting the excellence of Samsung…

    Advertisement, history, Samsung
  • Korea’s Investment forum KIW 2024 to kick off September 9

    Aug 12, 2024
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    Korea’s Investment forum KIW 2024 to kick off September 9

    Korea Investment Week 2023  South Korea’s largest investment forum Korea Investment Week 2024 (KIW 2024) will kick off next month…

    Hyundai, K-pop, Korean Robotics, Korean Semiconductor, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Biotech stocks, foreigners’ top pick in Korea amid panic selling

    Aug 11, 2024
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    Biotech stocks, foreigners’ top pick in Korea amid panic selling

    Trading room at Kookmin Bank’s branch in Yeouido, Seoul on August 5 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Foreigners and institutional investors in…

    Kia, Korean Semiconductor, KT, KT&G, Naver, Nvidia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung SDS gains AI management system certification

    Aug 8, 2024
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    Samsung SDS gains AI management system certification

    Samsung SDS headquarters in Jamsil, Seoul (Courtesy of Samsung SDS) Samsung SDS Co. announced on Thursday that it has become…

    Samsung, Seoul
  • Gas maker Air Products Korea put on sale for around $3.6 bn

    Aug 7, 2024
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    Gas maker Air Products Korea put on sale for around $3.6 bn

    Air Products Korea’s factory in Ulsan (Courtesy of Air Products) US industrial gas maker Air Products and Chemicals Inc. has…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Memory chip demand to stay firm until H1, 2025: SK Hynix CEO

    Aug 7, 2024
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    Memory chip demand to stay firm until H1, 2025: SK Hynix CEO

    SK Hynix chip plant in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, S. Korea (Courtesy of SK Hynix) The memory chip market is expected…

    Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung signs wind turbine structure supply deal with Equinor

    Aug 7, 2024
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    Samsung signs wind turbine structure supply deal with Equinor

    Anders Opedal (left), chief executive of Equinor and Choi Sungan, CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries (Courtesy of Equinor)  South Korea’s…

    Korean Comapny, purpose, Samsung
  • PUBG’s Krafton taps ex-Apple, Samsung execs for global business

    Aug 7, 2024
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    PUBG’s Krafton taps ex-Apple, Samsung execs for global business

    (File photo by Krafton) South Korean gaming giant Krafton Inc., renowned for its mega-hit PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), hired former executives…

    BTS, Global Expansion, K-pop, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Korean e-commerce startup funding sharply drops since 2022

    Aug 6, 2024
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    Korean e-commerce startup funding sharply drops since 2022

    Cardboard boxes of online shopping concept (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korean e-commerce companies have seen a sharp decline in…

    Hyundai, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Korean Robotics, LG, Samsung, Shopping
  • South Korean stocks rebound but on rollercoaster ride

    Aug 6, 2024
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    South Korean stocks rebound but on rollercoaster ride

    Kospi and Kosdaq rebounded on Aug. 6, 2024 from the previous day (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korean stocks on Tuesday…

    Hyundai, Japan, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Warning
  • Samsung produces thinnest low-power DRAM for AI mobile devices

    Aug 6, 2024
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    Samsung produces thinnest low-power DRAM for AI mobile devices

    The new LPDDR5X DRAM package (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, started the mass…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • MLOps startup Vessl AI eyes 50% sales from US in 2025

    Aug 5, 2024
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    MLOps startup Vessl AI eyes 50% sales from US in 2025

    Vessl AI CEO An Jaeman poses for a photo in front of Vessl AI’s office in Seoul, South Korea (Courtesy…

    Hyundai, Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, KT, Naver, Putin, Samsung, Seoul
  • Korean shipbuilders in talks for $6.6 bn Qatar LNG tanker deals

    Aug 5, 2024
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    Korean shipbuilders in talks for $6.6 bn Qatar LNG tanker deals

    LNG carrier built by Samsung Heavy Industries (File photo by Samsung Heavy Industries) South Korean shipbuilders are in talks with…

    Hyundai, Korean Comapny, Samsung, Seoul
  • South Korean stock market crashes; more falls ahead

    Aug 5, 2024
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    South Korean stock market crashes; more falls ahead

    The Kospi suffers the biggest point loss in its history on Aug. 5, 2024  The South Korean stock market was…

    Busan, history, Hyundai, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Nvidia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Macquarie buys its 1st Korean data center for $538 mn

    Aug 5, 2024
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    Macquarie buys its 1st Korean data center for $538 mn

    Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund has signed to buy data center Hanam IDC (Courtesy of Macquarie) Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund (MKIF)…

    Kakao, LG, LG CNS, Samsung, Seoul
  • Korean tech stocks suffer falls despite strong Q2 results

    Aug 5, 2024
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    Korean tech stocks suffer falls despite strong Q2 results

    Despite strong earnings in the second quarter, 60% of listed companies saw their stock prices decline Some 60% of the…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Will Samsung benefit from Nvidia’s new AI chip delays?

    Aug 5, 2024
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    Will Samsung benefit from Nvidia’s new AI chip delays?

    Nvidia Blackwell (File photo downloaded from Nvidia website) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, is likely to benefit…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • S.Korean stocks log largest daily loss since pandemic

    Aug 2, 2024
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    S.Korean stocks log largest daily loss since pandemic

    The Kospi index hit a nearly two-month closing low of 2,676.19 South Korean stock market dropped more than 3% on…

    Korea Jobs, Korean Comapny, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung invests in US AI security startup Protect AI

    Aug 2, 2024
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    Samsung invests in US AI security startup Protect AI

    The founders of Protect AI (Screenshot captured from Protect AI website)  Samsung Venture Investment Corp., Samsung Electronics Co.’s venture capital…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • LG Display to sell its last LCD plant to CSOT for around $1.5 bn

    Aug 2, 2024
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    LG Display to sell its last LCD plant to CSOT for around $1.5 bn

    LG Display’s LCD plant in Guangzhou, China (Courtesy of LG Display) South Korea’s LG Display Co. plans to sell its…

    Japan, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, TCL
  • Samsung, Ottogi unveil exclusive lifestyle TV goods

    Aug 2, 2024
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    Samsung, Ottogi unveil exclusive lifestyle TV goods

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Friday that it collaborated with the domestic food company Ottogi to release limited edition goods…

    Jeju, Lotte, Pork, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung’s new chip leader calls for restoring competitiveness  

    Aug 1, 2024
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    Samsung’s new chip leader calls for restoring competitiveness  

    It is urgent to restore Samsung Electronics Co.’s competitiveness in the semiconductor business, the chip division’s new head said in…

    Discussion, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung releases 1-terabyte microSD cards for mobile devices

    Aug 1, 2024
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    Samsung releases 1-terabyte microSD cards for mobile devices

    Samsung releases two types of new microSD cards (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday released higher-capacity memory…

    Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • EcoPro BM may cut battery materials capacity on EV slowdown

    Jul 31, 2024
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    EcoPro BM may cut battery materials capacity on EV slowdown

    EcoPro BM headquarters in South Korea (File photo) South Korea’s leading battery materials maker EcoPro BM CO. is considering reducing…

    request, Samsung
  • Samsung confirms strong Q2 profit on brisk AI chip sales

    Jul 31, 2024
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    Samsung confirms strong Q2 profit on brisk AI chip sales

    Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor manufacturing facility (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday reported 10.4 trillion won ($7.5 billion)…

    driver, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, Putin, 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