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  • Oceans minister nominee vows to make Busan into country’s maritime capital

    Mar 3, 2026
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    Oceans minister nominee vows to make Busan into country’s maritime capital

    Oceans Minister nominee Hwang Jong-woo on Tuesday vowed to make the southeastern port city of Busan the maritime capital of…

    Busan, Seoul
  • An Yujin Radiates Timeless Modernity: IVE’s Visionary Shines in Pomellato Elegance

    Mar 3, 2026
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    An Yujin Radiates Timeless Modernity: IVE’s Visionary Shines in Pomellato Elegance

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Starship Entertainment. + Pomellato The Light in Motion In the March 2026 issue of Cosmopolitan Korea,…

    Fame, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • The Grace in Motion: LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin & Kazuha for Marie Claire Korea x Jo Malone London

    Mar 3, 2026
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    The Grace in Motion: LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin & Kazuha for Marie Claire Korea x Jo Malone London

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Jo Malone London + Source Music In the quiet bloom of early spring, LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin and Kazuha embody a…

    Affinity, Contemporary Korean Art, K-pop, Korean Art, Peace, Seoul
  • 2AM dinner at a PC cafe in Seoul.

    Mar 2, 2026
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    2AM dinner at a PC cafe in Seoul.

    Waiting for the first train. Ordered dinner at a PC cafe. Didn’t expect a full meal like this. submitted by…

    Seoul
  • Shaman linked to ex-first lady appeals 6-year prison sentence for taking bribes

    Mar 2, 2026
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    Shaman linked to ex-first lady appeals 6-year prison sentence for taking bribes

    A shaman known for his close ties to former first lady Kim Keon Hee has appealed a court ruling sentencing…

    Seoul
  • Seoul and Singapore forge ‘strategic anchor’ at summit

    Mar 2, 2026
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    Seoul and Singapore forge ‘strategic anchor’ at summit

    President Lee Jae Myung on Monday described the current global climate as one of “hyperuncertainty,” urging closer cooperation with Singapore…

    Seoul
  • Seoul court rules that rescinding job within minutes via text constitutes unfair dismissal

    Mar 2, 2026
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    Seoul court rules that rescinding job within minutes via text constitutes unfair dismissal

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    Seoul
  • IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Mar 2, 2026
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    IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Photo Credits: TONYMOLY Skin care. Starship Entertainment A Soft Power Glow: The Moment Liz Stepped Into Beauty History There’s a…

    Fame, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • N. Korea ships 33,000 containers of weapons to Russia: Seoul

    Mar 1, 2026
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    N. Korea ships 33,000 containers of weapons to Russia: Seoul

    North Korea is believed to have shipped some 33,000 containers of military supplies, including weapons and ammunition, to Russia as…

    Military, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Finance minister warns of heightened market volatility amid Iran crisis

    Mar 1, 2026
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    Finance minister warns of heightened market volatility amid Iran crisis

    Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Sunday that heightened military tensions surrounding Iran are expected to increase volatility in global financial…

    Military, Seoul
  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Mar 1, 2026
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    ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Korea + WAKEONE Entertainment The Turning Point of ALD1 K-pop loves a story of reinvention —…

    Discussion, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Military, purpose, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Ishii Ran: Rebirth in Bloom — The 9090 Spring Collection and a New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Mar 1, 2026
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    Ishii Ran: Rebirth in Bloom — The 9090 Spring Collection and a New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: 9090 Harajuku A Season That Glows with Reinvention Under the blush-filtered light of early spring, Ishii Ran steps…

    Fame, Gen Z, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Liz of IVE: Scented Stardust and the Power of Reinvention

    Feb 28, 2026
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    Liz of IVE: Scented Stardust and the Power of Reinvention

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Juliette Has a Gun + Starship Entertainment The Scent of a New Era There’s a…

    K-pop, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Giselle’s Renaissance: Inside aespa’s Global Muse for Vogue Korea x LOEWE

    Feb 28, 2026
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    Giselle’s Renaissance: Inside aespa’s Global Muse for Vogue Korea x LOEWE

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea + LOEWE + SM Entertainment The Mirror and the Moment When the March 2026 issue of Vogue Korea went live—its…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Eric captures K-pop’s future not by changing the rhythm—but by becoming the rhythm

    Feb 28, 2026
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    Eric captures K-pop’s future not by changing the rhythm—but by becoming the rhythm

    Photo Credits: KINO Magazine Korea. One Hundred Entertainment THE BOYZ Eric: The Moment Between Light and Motion (KINO Magazine Korea…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • AtHeart’s ‘Taste VII’ Era: The Rookie Girl Group Rewriting K‑Pop’s Next Plot Twist

    Feb 27, 2026
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    AtHeart’s ‘Taste VII’ Era: The Rookie Girl Group Rewriting K‑Pop’s Next Plot Twist

    Photo Credits: MAPS Korea MAPSJapan. Titan Content A New Chapter in the AtHeart Story AtHeart’s MAPS Korea & Japan 2026…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Soju, Teenager
  • Yeji in Motion: ITZY’s Fierce Elegance for Marie Claire Korea x Roger Vivier (March 2026)

    Feb 27, 2026
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    Yeji in Motion: ITZY’s Fierce Elegance for Marie Claire Korea x Roger Vivier (March 2026)

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Roger Vivier + JYP Entertainment The Quiet Power of Poise In the first moments…

    Gen Z, history, K-pop, Question, Seoul, study
  • Seoul shares sharply down late Friday morning on profit-taking

    Feb 27, 2026
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    Seoul shares sharply down late Friday morning on profit-taking

    Seoul shares extended losses late Friday morning as investors offloaded technology and other large-cap stocks to lock in profits. The…

    Hyundai, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung family celebrates son’s admission to Korea’s top university

    Feb 27, 2026
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    Samsung family celebrates son’s admission to Korea’s top university

    Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin attended the Seoul National University (SNU) entrance ceremony on Feb. 26 to celebrate the admission…

    family, history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Korean cops charge two teens over Seoul bike hire breach

    Feb 27, 2026
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    Korean cops charge two teens over Seoul bike hire breach

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

    Seoul
  • IVE’s Leeseo and Gucci: The Dawn of Tomorrow’s Icon

    Feb 26, 2026
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    IVE’s Leeseo and Gucci: The Dawn of Tomorrow’s Icon

    Photo Credits:  Cosmopolitan Korea + Gucci. + Starship Entertainment The Youngest, Yet Infinite There’s a certain electricity when Leeseo of IVE steps…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, K-pop, Korean Art, Mystery, purpose, Seoul
  • Prestige or risk? Why Korean cities race to host branches of world’s top museums

    Feb 26, 2026
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    Prestige or risk? Why Korean cities race to host branches of world’s top museums

    The name Centre Pompidou, the iconic Parisian arts complex, has surfaced with striking frequency in Korea’s art world over the…

    Busan, Seoul
  • Jungkook x Calvin Klein Spring 2026: The Global Pulse of K-Pop Fashion

    Feb 25, 2026
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    Jungkook x Calvin Klein Spring 2026: The Global Pulse of K-Pop Fashion

    Photo Credits: Shot and directed by Mert Alas for L’Officiel with BigHit Music The Moment the World Stopped Scrolling When…

    Advertisement, BTS, Curiosity, Gen Z, K-pop, KT, LG, Seoul
  • Goongbe makes foray into Middle East beauty market

    Feb 24, 2026
    in News
    Goongbe makes foray into Middle East beauty market

    Rising Korean skincare brand Goongbe has debuted in the United Arab Emirates, expanding K-beauty’s global consumer markets to broader regions…

    Medical, Seoul
  • (4th LD) Lee, Brazil’s Lula agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership

    Feb 23, 2026
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    (4th LD) Lee, Brazil’s Lula agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership

    SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) — President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to elevate…

    Discussion, Justice, Korean House, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Seoul, Social Media
  • CNBLUE – The Light That Never Fades: Cosmopolitan Shine, March 2026

    Feb 23, 2026
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    CNBLUE – The Light That Never Fades: Cosmopolitan Shine, March 2026

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea FNC Enterttainment The Radiance of Reinvention When CNBLUE steps into the frame of Cosmopolitan Korea’s March 2026…

    Fame, family, Japan, K-pop, LG, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Parents rush to open stock accounts for children as KOSPI hits highs

    Feb 23, 2026
    in News
    Parents rush to open stock accounts for children as KOSPI hits highs

    Kim, a 39-year-old office worker in Seoul, recently set up a brokerage account in the name of his 5-year-old daughter…

    Parents, Seoul
  • KiiiKiii Rise: The Future-Fever Aesthetic of K-Pop’s Most Daring Visionaries

    Feb 22, 2026
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    KiiiKiii Rise: The Future-Fever Aesthetic of K-Pop’s Most Daring Visionaries

    Photo Credits: Singles Korea + Starship Entertainment KiiiKiii – Singles Korea (March 2026) Pictorial Preview KiiiKiii never just pose for the camera — they provoke it.In Singles…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Subway
  • ITZY’s Yuna, In Bloom: L’OFFICIEL Korea’s Next-Gen K-pop Fashion Icon

    Feb 21, 2026
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    ITZY’s Yuna, In Bloom: L’OFFICIEL Korea’s Next-Gen K-pop Fashion Icon

    Photo Credits: L’OFFICIEL Korea + JYP Entertainment Yuna Steps Into Her L’OFFICIEL Era When Yuna of ITZY appears in L’OFFICIEL…

    BTS, Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • Ningning Ascends: Aespa’s Stellar Muse Reimagines Power and Poise with Gucci and DAZED Korea

    Feb 21, 2026
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    Ningning Ascends: Aespa’s Stellar Muse Reimagines Power and Poise with Gucci and DAZED Korea

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea + GUCCI + SM Entertainment The Light Beyond the Lens There’s a certain kind of silence…

    Celebrity, K-pop, Metaverse, Seoul
  • Cocona’s Gucci Reign: XG’s Fashion Firestorm

    Feb 21, 2026
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    Cocona’s Gucci Reign: XG’s Fashion Firestorm

    Photo Credits: ELLE Japan GUCCI. XGALX Management Cocona of XG commands the ELLE Japan April 2026 cover in Gucci splendor,…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • MEOVV Narin: A Radiant Reimagining — The Elegance of Power in Motion

    Feb 20, 2026
    in Feeds

    Photo Credirts: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. The Black Label MEOVV Narin: A Radiant Reimagining — The Elegance of Power in Motion…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • MEOVV Narin: A Radiant Reimagining — The Elegance of Power in Motion

    Feb 20, 2026
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    MEOVV Narin: A Radiant Reimagining — The Elegance of Power in Motion

    Photo Credirts: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. The Black Label MEOVV Narin: A Radiant Reimagining — The Elegance of Power in Motion…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for Ukraine

    Feb 20, 2026
    in News
    Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for Ukraine

    South Korea is reviewing whether to join a NATO initiative to help finance the purchase of U.S. weapons for Ukraine,…

    Discussion, Military, Seoul, Ukraine
  • S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease case

    Feb 20, 2026
    in News
    S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease case

    South Korea on Friday reported its second confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) of the season at a local farm,…

    Seoul
  • The Paradox of Fire Chicken… The Myth of Korean Ramen That Conquered the World by Selling Pain

    Feb 20, 2026
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    The Paradox of Fire Chicken… The Myth of Korean Ramen That Conquered the World by Selling Pain

    The Moment Despair Gives Birth to Innovation… The CEO’s Reckless Gamble In 2011, imagine you are running the company that…

    Korean Ramen, myeongdong, Samyang, Seoul
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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