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  • AliExpress-led Chinese e-commerce stumbles in South Korea

    Nov 11, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AliExpress-led Chinese e-commerce stumbles in South Korea

    (Courtesy of AliExpress) The surge of Chinese e-commerce in South Korea is losing steam, with AliExpress, the biggest of the…

    Coupang, fail, Naver, Seoul, Shopping
  • [Editorial] Boozing, luxe gifts, playing royalty: Yoon and Kim must pay for privatizing power

    Nov 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As investigations into former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee continue, the public is learning in detail just…

    apology, Discussion, history, martial law, Seoul, Soju
  • K-fashion, K-beauty brands make Shanghai Asian outpost as China regains its allure

    Nov 10, 2025
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    K-fashion, K-beauty brands make Shanghai Asian outpost as China regains its allure

    Korean beauty products are popular in China Korean fashion and beauty companies are rushing back into China as political winds…

    K-pop, Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • China suspends sanctions on Hanwha Ocean as Beijing-Washington trade truce takes hold

    Nov 10, 2025
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    China suspends sanctions on Hanwha Ocean as Beijing-Washington trade truce takes hold

    Kim Dong-kwan (right, at podium), vice chairman of Hanwha Group, gives a speech at Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Aug. 26,…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Seoul
  • Shinhan becomes first foreign bank to issue transition bonds in Japan, raising $260 mn

    Nov 10, 2025
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    Shinhan becomes first foreign bank to issue transition bonds in Japan, raising $260 mn

    Shinhan Bank’s headquarters building in Seoul  Shinhan Bank has become the first issuer of transition bonds in Japan’s Samurai bond…

    Japan, Seoul
  • US private credit market poised for steady growth: Apogem Capital

    Nov 10, 2025
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    US private credit market poised for steady growth: Apogem Capital

    Apogem Capital CEO Josh Niedner gives a keynote speech at the ASK 2025 Global Alternative Investment Conference in Seoul on…

    Seoul
  • Asia poised to lead private equity’s next cycle: StepStone

    Nov 10, 2025
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    Asia poised to lead private equity’s next cycle: StepStone

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Carve-outs, take-private deals, industrial upgrading and demographic shifts are expected to revive Asia’s private equity market…

    Demographics, Discussion, driver, family, Japan, Seoul
  • NPS weighs boosting Korean stock allocation as rally tests limits

    Nov 10, 2025
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    NPS weighs boosting Korean stock allocation as rally tests limits

    NPS Investment Management headquarters (Courtesy of NPS)  The National Pension Service, South Korea’s state-run pension scheme, is considering using its…

    Demographics, Lawmakers, Seoul
  • Generational Rifts: The Mockery of ‘Young Forty (영포티)’

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, there’s been considerable discourse around generational rifts, especially pronounced among men. Here is a recent article from Joonang Ilbo…

    coffee, Controversy, fail, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, Stress
  • Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Paradise City, a casino resort near Incheon International Airport South Korea’s casino operators reported solid third-quarter earnings, supported by a…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Japan, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, study, Tourism
  • Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future

    Howard Marks Investor exuberance over artificial intelligence has driven equity prices beyond their intrinsic values, heightening market volatility. Yet it…

    KT, Nvidia, Seoul
  • Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future

    Howard Marks Investor exuberance over artificial intelligence has driven equity prices beyond their intrinsic values, heightening market volatility. Yet it…

    KT, Nvidia, Seoul
  • Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future: Howard Marks

    Nov 9, 2025
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    Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future: Howard Marks

    Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management Investor exuberance over artificial intelligence has driven equity prices beyond their…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, family, germany, Japan, KT, Nvidia, Seoul, World War
  • Under pressure, won slides to 7-month low rattled by foreign stock selling spree

    Nov 7, 2025
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    Under pressure, won slides to 7-month low rattled by foreign stock selling spree

    The won falls to a seven-month low versus the dollar on heavy foreign stock selling on the Kospi market due…

    Seoul
  • EQT Partners acquires Korea’s leading ERP player Douzone Bizon for $905 million

    Nov 7, 2025
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    EQT Partners acquires Korea’s leading ERP player Douzone Bizon for $905 million

    Korea’s leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software developer Douzone Bizon Sweden’s EQT Partners, one of Europe’s largest private equity firms,…

    family, purpose, Seoul
  • Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee meets with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul next week

    Nov 7, 2025
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    Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee meets with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul next week

    Ola Källenius, Ola Kallenius, Merces-Benz CEO (Courtesy of Merces-Benz Group) Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong is set to meet…

    automotive, Discussion, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • “Found this hidden Korean Sundae Soup spot right behind Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul 🇰🇷”

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    “Found this hidden Korean Sundae Soup spot right behind Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul 🇰🇷”

    submitted by /u/Leading-Estate-3728 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Looking for Hotel in Myeongdong Seoul

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Looking for Hotel in Myeongdong Seoul

    Any recommend during 29/11-2/12 ,price lower than $100 US per night submitted by /u/Key_Board_4540 [link] [comments]

    myeongdong, Seoul
  • EQT puts Acuon Capital, Acuon Savings Bank up for sale; likely largest M&A deal in years

    Nov 6, 2025
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    EQT puts Acuon Capital, Acuon Savings Bank up for sale; likely largest M&A deal in years

    EQT manages 269 billion euros in assets via 50 active funds as of December 2024 Sweden’s EQT Partners, one of…

    KT, Seoul
  • Beyond shopping: Central Department Store’s Korean fashion play

    Nov 6, 2025
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    Beyond shopping: Central Department Store’s Korean fashion play

    Central Department Store (Courtesy of Central Retail) In Bangkok’s bustling Gangnam-equivalent of Chidlom, where cafe culture meets couture, Thailand’s largest…

    Gen Z, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media
  • Compelling time to enter commercial property market; technology to widen return gaps

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Compelling time to enter commercial property market; technology to widen return gaps

    The Korea Economic Daily hosted the ASK 2025 conference at Conrad Seoul on Oct. 29-30 The commercial real estate market…

    financial crisis, germany, Seoul
  • NCSOFT, Nvidia deepen two-decade alliance to refine high-fidelity gaming

    Nov 6, 2025
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    NCSOFT, Nvidia deepen two-decade alliance to refine high-fidelity gaming

    25th GeForce Gamer Festival at COEX in Seoul on Oct. 30, 2025 (Courtesy of Nvidia)  The line snaked around the…

    Nvidia, Seoul
  • KPop Demon Hunters will rise again; sequel slated for 2029

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KPop Demon Hunters will rise again; sequel slated for 2029

    A scene from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel — and the demon-slaying idols…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Four-way race set for IGIS Asset sale; Hanwha, Heungkuk, Hillhouse, CapitalLand shortlisted

    Nov 6, 2025
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    Four-way race set for IGIS Asset sale; Hanwha, Heungkuk, Hillhouse, CapitalLand shortlisted

    IGIS Asset Management’s headquarters in Seoul The sale of South Korea’s top real estate asset management firm, IGIS Asset Management…

    Question, Seoul
  • BTS comeback fever lifts HYBE shares nearly 24% in a month

    Nov 6, 2025
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    BTS comeback fever lifts HYBE shares nearly 24% in a month

    BTS Investors are singing along with excitement. HYBE Corp., the powerhouse behind BTS, has seen its shares soar nearly 24%…

    BTS, China Relation, Seoul
  • Koreans’ Cambodia fears drive surge in Korea-Japan airfares as travelers shun SE Asia

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Koreans’ Cambodia fears drive surge in Korea-Japan airfares as travelers shun SE Asia

    A check-in counter at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport is crowded with travelers Fears over travel to Cambodia, dubbed…

    Japan, Koreans, Naver, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Gen Z ditches leggings, squeezing spandex makers from Seoul to Shanghai

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Gen Z ditches leggings, squeezing spandex makers from Seoul to Shanghai

    (Screenshot captured from Hyosung TNC website) Hyosung TNC Corp., the world’s largest spandex manufacturer, is facing an unexpected problem: The…

    Gen Z, K-pop, KT, Millennials, Seoul
  • Once languishing, Korea’s art market sees looming signs of thaw as collectors return

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Once languishing, Korea’s art market sees looming signs of thaw as collectors return

    At the KIAF-Frieze art fair held at COEX in September, visitors walk past Mark Bradford’s Okay, then I apologize, which…

    Kia, Seoul
  • Simple Home Snack — Oven-baked Purple Sweet Potatoes 🍠☕

    Nov 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Simple Home Snack — Oven-baked Purple Sweet Potatoes 🍠☕

    It’s been really cold in Seoul lately — around 32°F to 37°F (0°C to 3°C) a couple of days ago.…

    coffee, Seoul
  • From aircraft to royalty, asset-backed finance reshapes private credit investing

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    From aircraft to royalty, asset-backed finance reshapes private credit investing

    The Korea Economic Daily hosted the global investment conference ASK 2025 at Conrad Seoul on Oct. 29-30 Asset-backed finance (ABF)…

    BTS, Seoul, Stress, Survey
  • Seoul office deals in 2025 on track to hit record high

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul office deals in 2025 on track to hit record high

    Tech 1 in Pangyo, Seongnam Office transactions in the Seoul Metropolitan Area reached 5.9 trillion won ($4.1 billion) in the…

    Kakao, LG, Seoul
  • Hong Kong’s duality, autonomy under Chinese sovereignty, makes it top arbitration hub: justice chief

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Hong Kong’s duality, autonomy under Chinese sovereignty, makes it top arbitration hub: justice chief

    Paul Lam, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice Hong Kong’s emergence as a leading international arbitration center owes much to a…

    Justice, Kia, Seoul
  • Samsung SDI set to supply ESS batteries to Tesla amid industry shift toward US-made components

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Samsung SDI set to supply ESS batteries to Tesla amid industry shift toward US-made components

    Samsung SDI showcases its advanced LFP battery in 2024 (Courtesy of Samsung SDI) Samsung SDI Co. is set to clinch…

    automotive, Discussion, Japan, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Military, Samsung, Seoul
  • Are there any English-Speaking gynecology clinic or hospital near Incheon and Seoul?

    Nov 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I really just need to see a gynecologist. My period came with a lot of pain this time, which hasn’t…

    Seoul
  • Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    The Kospi hit a fresh historic high of 4,221.87, up 2.8%, on Nov. 3, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Foreign investment…

    Donald Trump, driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Hanwha names Michael Coulter as US chief to strengthen Washington ties

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Hanwha names Michael Coulter as US chief to strengthen Washington ties

    Hanwha Ocean dockyard in Geoje (Courtesy of Hanwha) Hanwha Aerospace Co. has named Michael Coulter, who has led the South…

    Donald Trump, Global Expansion, North Korea, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • AliExpress-led Chinese e-commerce stumbles in South KoreaNovember 11, 2025
    (Courtesy of AliExpress) The surge of Chinese e-commerce in South… Read more: AliExpress-led Chinese e-commerce stumbles in South Korea
  • BTS’ Jin teams up with Ottogi to conquer Indonesia’s instant noodle marketNovember 11, 2025
    BTS member Jin Ottogi Co., one of South Korea’s leading… Read more: BTS’ Jin teams up with Ottogi to conquer Indonesia’s instant noodle market
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    Galaxy S25 Ultra models (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics… Read more: Samsung weighs 2026 Galaxy price hike on global memory shortage
  • K-fashion, K-beauty brands make Shanghai Asian outpost as China regains its allureNovember 10, 2025
    Korean beauty products are popular in China Korean fashion and… Read more: K-fashion, K-beauty brands make Shanghai Asian outpost as China regains its allure
  • China suspends sanctions on Hanwha Ocean as Beijing-Washington trade truce takes holdNovember 10, 2025
    Kim Dong-kwan (right, at podium), vice chairman of Hanwha Group,… Read more: China suspends sanctions on Hanwha Ocean as Beijing-Washington trade truce takes hold

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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