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  • North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.

    Jun 18, 2024
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    North Korea Sent Excrement Balloons. South Korea’s Response: Blasting BTS Hits.

    A military vehicle stood near the border in Paju, South Korea, a day after the country blared out a local…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Korean Military, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Korea to offer $10.75 bn refund guarantees for shipbuilders

    Jun 17, 2024
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    Korea to offer $10.75 bn refund guarantees for shipbuilders

    A shipyard in Geoje, South Korea South Korean banks and state-run financial institutions will issue $10.75 billion worth of refund…

    fail, Hyundai, Korea Development, Samsung
  • Samsung, SNU to open AI Joint Research Center

    Jun 17, 2024
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    Samsung, SNU to open AI Joint Research Center

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Seoul National University (SNU) to…

    Medical, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • SK Hynix patents-owned Mimir IP files complaint against Micron

    Jun 17, 2024
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    SK Hynix patents-owned Mimir IP files complaint against Micron

    A smartphone with a Micron logo is placed on a computer motherboard Mimir IP, a South Korea-based patent management company,…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, KT, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung to launch 3D HBM chip packaging service in 2024

    Jun 16, 2024
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    Samsung to launch 3D HBM chip packaging service in 2024

    Samsung Foundry Forum 2024 took place in San Jose on June 12 SAN JOSE — Samsung Electronics Co. will launch three-dimensional…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Hyundai, LG Energy to jointly develop EV battery swapping service

    Jun 13, 2024
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    Hyundai, LG Energy to jointly develop EV battery swapping service

    Hyundai Motor Group headquarters in Seoul South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. will join forces with the world’s leading battery maker…

    driver, Hyundai, Korean Comapny, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Seoul
  • Samsung unveils new foundry tech; AI chip sales to rise ninefold

    Jun 13, 2024
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    Samsung unveils new foundry tech; AI chip sales to rise ninefold

    Samsung’s foundry business chief Choi Si-young unveils a new chipmaking tech at Samsung Foundry Forum (SFF) 2024 in San Jose…

    automotive, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • LG Innotek begins supplying AI chip substrates to Big Tech

    Jun 12, 2024
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    LG Innotek begins supplying AI chip substrates to Big Tech

    LG Innotek at CES 2023 LG Innotek Co., a leading South Korean electronics parts maker, for the first time, is…

    driver, Japan, Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Samsung
  • Samsung’s The Frame selected as display for Art Basel

    Jun 11, 2024
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    Samsung’s The Frame selected as display for Art Basel

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Tuesday that its TV The Frame was selected as the first official display for the…

    Discussion, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • NongHyup likely to join $654 mn bid for Seoul office D Tower

    Jun 10, 2024
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    NongHyup likely to join $654 mn bid for Seoul office D Tower

    Donuimun D Tower in Seoul (Courtesy of DL E&C) South Korea’s NongHyup Financial Group Inc. (NH Financial) is likely to…

    Deloitte, Samsung, Seoul
  • Hyundai, Kia to require tougher ESG compliance from subcontractors

    Jun 10, 2024
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    Hyundai, Kia to require tougher ESG compliance from subcontractors

    South Korea’s top automaker Hyundai Motor Group plans to require stricter environmental, social and governance rule compliance from its partners…

    automotive, fail, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Southeast Asia, Korea Inc’s new IT outsourcing powerhouse

    Jun 9, 2024
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    Southeast Asia, Korea Inc’s new IT outsourcing powerhouse

    Software developers working at Mobile C&C Cambodia’s office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Jun 5, 2024  PHNOM PENH – South…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, Lotte, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Survey
  • Samsung to offer AI features in Galaxy Z6 foldable series

    Jun 7, 2024
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    Samsung to offer AI features in Galaxy Z6 foldable series

    Samsung Electronics’ employee demonstrates Galaxy AI features in the Galaxy S24 phone at 2024 MWC (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung…

    Kakao, Korean Technology, LG, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung Biologics eyes windfall gain amid US-China rows

    Jun 7, 2024
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    Samsung Biologics eyes windfall gain amid US-China rows

    Samsung Biologics’ booth at the BIO International Convention 2024 held in San Francisco (Courtesy of Yonhap) SAN FRANCISCO – Samsung…

    Korean Comapny, Medical, Samsung
  • Samsung releases 2024 lineup of gaming monitors

    Jun 4, 2024
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    Samsung releases 2024 lineup of gaming monitors

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Tuesday that it launched its new 2024 lineup of gaming monitors, Odyssey OLED, and high-resolution…

    Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung launches CSR mobile magazine

    Jun 3, 2024
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    Samsung launches CSR mobile magazine

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Monday that it launched the Samsung CSR Mobile Magazine, an online webzine dedicated to highlighting…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s exports at 22-month high in May on chips, cars

    Jun 2, 2024
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    Korea’s exports at 22-month high in May on chips, cars

    Container terminals at the Port of Busan, South Korea (File photo, courtesy of News1) South Korea’s exports hit a 22-month…

    Busan, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Semiconductor, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Deloitte Korea taps new CFO, consulting head in reshuffle

    May 31, 2024
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    Deloitte Korea taps new CFO, consulting head in reshuffle

    Deloitte Korea nominates Bae Jae-min (left) as consulting division head and Kim Seok-ki as new CFO (Courtesy of Deloitte Korea)…

    Deloitte, Hyundai, Kakao, LG, Samsung
  • Samsung gets new tech certification for air purifier filter

    May 31, 2024
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    Samsung gets new tech certification for air purifier filter

    Samsung Electronics Co.’s air purifier filter technology obtained the New Excellent Technology (NeT) certification from the Korea Agency for Technology…

    Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea’s April factory output rebounds amid weak consumption

    May 31, 2024
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    Korea’s April factory output rebounds amid weak consumption

    Hyundai Motor vehicles are loaded on a car carrier ship for exports at a seaport in Ulsan, South Korea (File…

    Hyundai, Kia, Korean Semiconductor, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung’s new chip head instills a sense of crisis, hope amid HBM gaffe

    May 31, 2024
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    Samsung’s new chip head instills a sense of crisis, hope amid HBM gaffe

    Samsung’s chip business head and Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun Samsung Electronics Co.’s new semiconductor chief Jun Young-hyun knows more than anyone…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, LG, Medical, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Electronics holds Latin America Tech Seminar

    May 30, 2024
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    Samsung Electronics holds Latin America Tech Seminar

    Samsung Electronics Co. announced on Thursday that it hosted the 2024 Latin America Tech Seminar in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • S.Korea, UAE sign economic partnership, reaffirm $30 bn investment

    May 29, 2024
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    S.Korea, UAE sign economic partnership, reaffirm $30 bn investment

    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (left) and Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol watch an honor guard’s performance…

    BTS, Hyundai, identification, K-pop, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Samsung, AMD likely to collaborate on 3-nanometer GAA tech chipmaking

    May 29, 2024
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    Samsung, AMD likely to collaborate on 3-nanometer GAA tech chipmaking

    AMD’s headquarters at Santa Clara, California Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, is expected to expand its partnership…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung to deepen foray in US HVAC market with Lennox

    May 28, 2024
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    Samsung to deepen foray in US HVAC market with Lennox

    Samsung Electronics booth at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, US (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co. will set…

    Global Expansion, Japan, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Korea Inc.’s AI executives double with LG Group leading the pack

    May 28, 2024
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    Korea Inc.’s AI executives double with LG Group leading the pack

    AI robot The number of executive-level artificial intelligence (AI) specialists at South Korea’s 30 largest conglomerates has more than doubled…

    automotive, Hyundai, Kakao, Korean Technology, KT, LG, LG CNS, LG Electronics, Lotte, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, study
  • HYBE offers to sell $62 mn SM Entertainment shares

    May 28, 2024
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    HYBE offers to sell $62 mn SM Entertainment shares

    SM’s idol group aespa releases its first full-length album “Armageddon” on May 27, 2024 HYBE Co., the company behind global…

    BTS, K-pop, Kakao, Samsung
  • More room to rise for SK Hynix stock after bull run

    May 27, 2024
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    More room to rise for SK Hynix stock after bull run

    SK Hynix semiconductor plant in South Korea (Courtesy of SK Hynix) SK Hynix Inc.’s market value went through the roof…

    Hyundai, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Bioepis tops in Soliris biosimilar market in Europe

    May 27, 2024
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    Samsung Bioepis tops in Soliris biosimilar market in Europe

    Samsung Bioepis booth at ERA 2024, the leading European nephrology conference held in Stockholm between May 23-26, 2024. (Courtesy of…

    germany, Korean Technology, Medical, Samsung
  • Samsung Securities sees server errors on trading systems

    May 27, 2024
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    Samsung Securities sees server errors on trading systems

    Samsung Securities headquarters in Seoul (File photo) Samsung Securities Co., the brokerage unit of South Korea’s top conglomerate Samsung Group,…

    Samsung, Seoul
  • Facephi to supply ID verification solutions to Samsung Securities

    May 27, 2024
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    Facephi to supply ID verification solutions to Samsung Securities

    South Korea’s Hancom Inc. announced on Monday that Facephi, a Spain-based AI biometric recognition company in which Hancom had recently…

    Samsung
  • Kia to install LG Electronics’ vehicle webOS in upcoming EV3 SUV

    May 27, 2024
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    Kia to install LG Electronics’ vehicle webOS in upcoming EV3 SUV

    LG Electronics’ automotive WebOS installed on the Kia EV3 South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. will supply its automotive web-based operating…

    automotive, driver, Genesis, GV80, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, Korean Technology, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • SK Telecom to launch AI assistants for corporate clients

    May 27, 2024
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    SK Telecom to launch AI assistants for corporate clients

    SK Telecom’s personal AI assistant on a smartphone (File photo, courtesy of SK Telecom) SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s top…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Technology, KT, LG, LG Uplus, Naver, purpose, Samsung
  • Doosan Enerbility to supply $1.5 billion in SMR parts to NuScale Power

    May 26, 2024
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    Doosan Enerbility to supply $1.5 billion in SMR parts to NuScale Power

    Doosan Enerbility’s small modular reactor (SMR) parts making plant in Korea Doosan Enerbility Co., a leading South Korean power plant…

    Hyundai, Korean Technology, Samsung
  • Samsung, KEPCO to collaborate on power facility tech

    May 24, 2024
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    Samsung, KEPCO to collaborate on power facility tech

    Samsung Electronics Co. and Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) announced on Friday that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…

    Korean Comapny, Korean Semiconductor, Korean Technology, Samsung, Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung Display records 1 mn cumulative shipments of QD-OLED monitors

    May 23, 2024
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    Samsung Display records 1 mn cumulative shipments of QD-OLED monitors

    Samsung Display Co., South Korea’s top display producer, has developed the world’s first QD-OLED, a self-emissive technology where light from…

    Korean Technology, Samsung
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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