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  • Kimchi On Your Own

    Oct 7, 2025
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    Oh man, making your own kimchi is so worth it both for taste and cost tbh. It’s not nearly as…

    Kimchi, Seoul, Suga
  • Looking to hire a traditional korean musician for a corporate dinner in seoul

    Oct 6, 2025
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    Hi there! As the title suggests, we have a board dinner in Seoul in a few weeks and would love…

    Seoul
  • Help Needed In Buying Chungking Express Merchandise

    Oct 6, 2025
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    Help Needed In Buying Chungking Express Merchandise

    Hello Everyone, I’m a big movie geek and I’ve been looking for a Chungking Express merchandise for the longest time,…

    Seoul, travel
  • Mexican peppers in Seoul?

    Oct 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Any idea where one might be able to buy jalapeños or poblano peppers in Seoul? I struck out at the…

    Seoul
  • Imperial officials fanned out across rural Korea visiting townships one by one to indoctrinate villagers in Imperialist ideology in ‘Grassroots Penetration’ Campaign (March 1944)

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    For this post, I am examining two wartime propaganda articles to explore the hierarchical administrative structure that Imperial Japan used…

    Japan, Koreans, Seoul, study, Survey, travel
  • Korean university ranking based on education level provided – asking for GKS Graduate program application

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for the GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) Graduate program for the year 2027 (I will…

    daegu, Jeju, Seoul, study
  • Large display of Pink Muhly near Seoul? I’ve read that no more in Haneul Park and Olympic park

    Oct 5, 2025
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    Anyone? One vlogger posted on Oct 2023, they have only seen Silver Grass in Haneul Park. While in Olympic Park,…

    Seoul
  • 82MAJOR’s Bold Fashion Evolution in ESQUIRE Korea October 2025 Pictorial Preview Sets Trends from Runway to Street

    Oct 5, 2025
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    82MAJOR’s Bold Fashion Evolution in ESQUIRE Korea October 2025 Pictorial Preview Sets Trends from Runway to Street

    Photo Credits: ESQUIRE Korea. Great M Entertainment “Where vulnerability meets edge, tomorrow’s icons are forged.” 82MAJOR’s pictorial preview for ESQUIRE…

    Discussion, K-pop, Seoul
  • What is this?

    Oct 4, 2025
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    What is this?

    Can you tell me what this is, what he does say and why? Was at Seoul Station 2025/09/08 Guy dropped…

    Seoul
  • Market cap of Seoul apartments jumps nearly 10% this year amid price surge – The Korea Times

    Oct 4, 2025
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    Market cap of Seoul apartments jumps nearly 10% this year amid price surge – The Korea Times

    submitted by /u/Striking-Meal-5257 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Rain or shine, Seoul Drag Parade glitters in gold – The Korea Times

    Oct 4, 2025
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    Rain or shine, Seoul Drag Parade glitters in gold – The Korea Times

    No amount of rain could dull the sparkle of the kings and queens of the Seoul Drag Parade, who graced…

    Chuseok, Discrimination, family, Gojoseon, Joseon, Kimchi, LG, LGBTQ+, Military, Protest, Seoul, Seoul Queer Culture Festival, Sex
  • Hiii! Need a help about Blepharoplasty!

    Oct 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Foreigner here! I’m thinking about flying to Seoul to get the double eyelid procedure done! I’m thinking about non-incisional technique.…

    Advice, Seoul, Teenager
  • 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
  • Baby DON’T Cry Stuns in NYLON JAPAN November 2025 Issue Preview with Bold Pictorial and Rising K-Pop Fashion Edge

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Baby DON’T Cry Stuns in NYLON JAPAN November 2025 Issue Preview with Bold Pictorial and Rising K-Pop Fashion Edge

    Photo Credits: NYLON JAPAN. P Nation The highly anticipated November 2025 issue of NYLON JAPAN has set the stage for one of…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Market cap of Seoul apartments jumps nearly 10 pct this year amid price surge

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Market cap of Seoul apartments jumps nearly 10 pct this year amid price surge

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

    Seoul
  • US pledges to install Seoul desk to address visa issues facing Korean businesses: foreign ministry

    Oct 2, 2025
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    US pledges to install Seoul desk to address visa issues facing Korean businesses: foreign ministry

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

    Seoul
  • Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy

    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, on Wednesday lowered the…

    automotive, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Seoul
  • Is it really hard to get a job as an immigrant?

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi, i am an international student. I am a freshman at Sejong University and my major is business administration. I…

    Seoul, study
  • Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan

    Enchem’s electrolyte plant in the US state of Georgia (File photo) Enchem Co., a South Korean battery material maker, has…

    Donald Trump, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Seoul
  • 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
  • Hana Financial to take full control of Hana Asset to bolster retirement, ETF funds

    Oct 2, 2025
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    Hana Financial to take full control of Hana Asset to bolster retirement, ETF funds

    Hana Financial Group headquarters building in Seoul (Courtesy of Hana Financial) Hana Financial Group is moving to take full ownership…

    driver, Seoul
  • South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    Oct 2, 2025
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    South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea and the US struck a new foreign-exchange policy accord that officials in Seoul said could…

    germany, Japan, Seoul, Stress
  • WAKONE AUDITION: Your Chance to Shine Alongside ZEROBASEONE and Kep1er – Apply Now to Begin Your K-pop Journey

    Oct 2, 2025
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    WAKONE AUDITION: Your Chance to Shine Alongside ZEROBASEONE and Kep1er – Apply Now to Begin Your K-pop Journey

    Photo Credit: WAKE ONE Entertainment If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping onto the K-pop stage, this is your moment. Wakeone…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Rosé’s Hollywood Moment: BLACKPINK’s Star Reimagines Global Iconography with Cinematic Poise in The Hollywood Reporter Pictoria

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rosé’s Hollywood Moment: BLACKPINK’s Star Reimagines Global Iconography with Cinematic Poise in The Hollywood Reporter Pictoria

    Photo Credits: The Hollywood Reporter. THE BLACK LABEL ROSÉ, the effervescent vocalist of BLACKPINK, graces the October issue of The Hollywood…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • CORTIS x KPOP NARA bring NYC fansign excitement with poster reveal and exclusive competition event details

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    CORTIS x KPOP NARA bring NYC fansign excitement with poster reveal and exclusive competition event details

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music. Kpop Nara The energy of New York City is set to rise as CORTIS joins forces…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • 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
  • Hahn & Co. tightens grip on SK D&D with $53 mn stake buyout

    Oct 1, 2025
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    Hahn & Co. tightens grip on SK D&D with $53 mn stake buyout

    SK Discovery Co., the intermediary holding firm of South Korea’s No. 2 conglomerate SK Group, is selling its entire 31.3%…

    Seoul
  • 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
  • South Korea M&As surge 44% in Q3 as UBS, Kim & Chang hold leads

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea M&As surge 44% in Q3 as UBS, Kim & Chang hold leads

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s mergers and acquisitions market rebounded sharply in the third quarter as conglomerates accelerated restructuring…

    Lotte, Naver, POSCO, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    BTS member Suga (left) poses for a commemorative photo with Yonsei Health System CEO Ki-chang Keum BTS member Suga (real…

    BTS, Celebrity, family, Seoul, Suga
  • IVE Jang Wonyoung Shines in ELLE Korea x Kérastase October 2025 Pictorial: Stylish Elegance Meets Modern Sophistication

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE Jang Wonyoung Shines in ELLE Korea x Kérastase October 2025 Pictorial: Stylish Elegance Meets Modern Sophistication

    Photo Credits: ELLE. Korea Kerastase Starship Entertainment IVE’s Jang Wonyoung graces the October 2025 issue of ELLE Korea in a…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, Seoul
  • Libelante Lights Up Seoul on November 1 with ‘BRILLANTE’ Concert – Tickets on NOL Website Now Available for the Rising K-pop Vocal Quartet

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Libelante Lights Up Seoul on November 1 with ‘BRILLANTE’ Concert – Tickets on NOL Website Now Available for the Rising K-pop Vocal Quartet

    Photo Credits: EMK Entertainment Libelante, the talented South Korean four-member vocal K-pop group, is set to captivate fans with their…

    Fame, K-pop, Seoul, travel
  • WJSN Soobin Reimagines Idol Fashion: Rolling Stone Korea Issue 15 Pictorial Preview Shines with Timeless Elegance & Exclusive Interview Insights

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    WJSN Soobin Reimagines Idol Fashion: Rolling Stone Korea Issue 15 Pictorial Preview Shines with Timeless Elegance & Exclusive Interview Insights

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. Starship Entertainment Pictorial and Fashion Highlights Soobin’s Rolling Stone Korea shoot is a showcase of…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Wooyoung of ATEEZ Channels Parisian Edge in Vogue Korea x COURRÈGES SS26: Inside His Sleek, Sensual Studio Pictorial

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Wooyoung of ATEEZ Channels Parisian Edge in Vogue Korea x COURRÈGES SS26: Inside His Sleek, Sensual Studio Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. COURRÈGES. KQ Entertainment  ATEEZ’s Wooyoung stars in Vogue Korea’s latest pictorial preview, capturing the essence of…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Kim Sejeong Defines Modern Elegance in Marie Claire Korea’s October 2025 Digital Covers with Longchamp’s Parisian Edge

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Kim Sejeong Defines Modern Elegance in Marie Claire Korea’s October 2025 Digital Covers with Longchamp’s Parisian Edge

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea. Longchamp. Jellyfish Entertainment Kim Sejeong has long been celebrated as an artist who seamlessly navigates…

    Seoul
  • Wooden layered maps

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Wooden layered maps

    I make layered wooden maps. Here is my attempt at a Seoul one. I lived in Korea for years and…

    Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolioOctober 3, 2025
    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF… Read more: Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio
  • China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boomOctober 3, 2025
    Ginseng and other health food account for a quarter of… Read more: China’s young consumers drive Korean health supplement boom
  • Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidyOctober 2, 2025
    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy
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    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of… Read more: Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end
  • Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant planOctober 2, 2025
    Enchem’s electrolyte plant in the US state of Georgia (File… Read more: Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan

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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