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  • Foodies in Seoul & Gyeongju for 10 days — $25–35/day budget. What are the life-changing local eats we can’t miss?

    Sep 30, 2025
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    submitted by /u/Pseudonymous1013 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Coupang Eats Supports Foreign Cards Now?? Since When??

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Hi; Seoul resident for the past 3 years now. Coupang eats not supporting foreign cards was always a little bit…

    Coupang, Parents, Seoul
  • ENHYPEN Walk The Line Tour Finale Seoul: Concert Dates, Ticket Info, and Fashion Buzz for KSPO DOME Event 2025

    Sep 30, 2025
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    ENHYPEN Walk The Line Tour Finale Seoul: Concert Dates, Ticket Info, and Fashion Buzz for KSPO DOME Event 2025

    Photo Credits: BE:LIFT LAB ENHYPEN is set to make K-pop history in Seoul as they unveil the grand finale of…

    Global Expansion, history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, travel
  • South Korea: foreigners’ hot destination for skincare, aesthetic surgery, beauty products

    Sep 30, 2025
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    South Korea: foreigners’ hot destination for skincare, aesthetic surgery, beauty products

    Visitors to CJ Olive Young’s booth at Cosmoprof North America 2025 in Las Vegas test beauty products and aesthetic devices…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, K-pop, Medical, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Mirae Asset Global Investments’ AUM tops $321 billion

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Mirae Asset Global Investments’ AUM tops $321 billion

    Mirae Asset Group headquarters building in Seoul  Global assets of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., South Korea’s top asset manager,…

    driver, Japan, Seoul
  • LG Elec eyes completion of Indian unit’s IPO process by October

    Sep 30, 2025
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    LG Elec eyes completion of Indian unit’s IPO process by October

    A rendered image of LG Electronics’ envisioned new home appliance plant in Sri City, India (Courtesy of LG Electronics)  LG…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Electronics, Seoul
  • PPP stirs xenophobia as Seoul welcomes Chinese tourists visa-free – The Korea Times

    Sep 30, 2025
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    PPP stirs xenophobia as Seoul welcomes Chinese tourists visa-free – The Korea Times

    Politicians claim gov’t network outage will increase illegal stays Members of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) are raising security…

    Chinese Tourists, Controversy, Crime, Daejeon, Jeju, Justice, Politics, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Survey, Tourism
  • Hard to be optimistic on US FX swap, not pessimistic on trade deal: S.Korean security adviser

    Sep 30, 2025
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    Hard to be optimistic on US FX swap, not pessimistic on trade deal: S.Korean security adviser

    South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s national security adviser said Monday that Washington is…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, Local News, request, Seoul
  • Seoul’s JENNIE campaign hits 600 million views

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Seoul’s JENNIE campaign hits 600 million views

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

    Seoul
  • Help needed: My wedding perfume shattered into a thousand pieces (Night Swimming)

    Sep 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, last year I was in Seoul with my girlfriend. We got engaged at Namsan Tower. Later that day,…

    germany, Seoul
  • Someone just entered our room at night and im freaking out

    Sep 29, 2025
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    We are renting a small room in seoul as we are doing a korean language course. We have been here…

    Korean Language, Seoul
  • Debate brewing over Naver, Dunamu’s enterprise values as share swap deal progresses

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Debate brewing over Naver, Dunamu’s enterprise values as share swap deal progresses

    Naver seekS to fold Dunamu, the operator of Korea’s top crypto exchange Upbit, into its ranks through a stock-swap deal…

    Kakao, Naver, Seoul
  • Seoul bustles with Chinese group tourists on first day of visa-free entry

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Seoul bustles with Chinese group tourists on first day of visa-free entry

    Seoul’s Myeongdong street bustles with Chinese group tourists on Sept. 29, the first day of their visa-free entry (KED file…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Lotte, myeongdong, Seoul, Subway, Tourism, travel
  • Foreign investors offload $7.4 bn in Korean bonds on rate freeze bets, Forex uncertainty

    Sep 29, 2025
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    Foreign investors offload $7.4 bn in Korean bonds on rate freeze bets, Forex uncertainty

    The foreign change rate breaches 1,410 won per dollar last week, reaching the Korean currency’s weakest level in four months…

    Donald Trump, fail, financial crisis, Seoul
  • UCK Partners commences sale of Costco-supplier Umji Food

    Sep 29, 2025
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    UCK Partners commences sale of Costco-supplier Umji Food

    (Screenshot from Umji Food’s Instagram) Seoul-based buyout firm UCK Partners has launched the sale of Umji Food Co., a Korean…

    Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Seoul
  • S.Korea, Germany, Japan lock horns for machine tools supremacy

    Sep 29, 2025
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    S.Korea, Germany, Japan lock horns for machine tools supremacy

    DN Solutions booth at the EMO Hannover 2025 in Germany in Septermber (Courtesy of DN Solutions)  South Korea has thrown…

    family, germany, history, Japan, Seoul
  • study in Korea 1 year budget

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Hello! tim planning to study in Seoul for a hole year but y main worry’is about the budget My rent…

    Seoul, study
  • Seoul suspends Hangang Bus service amid safety concerns, public criticism – The Korea Times

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Seoul suspends Hangang Bus service amid safety concerns, public criticism – The Korea Times

    That was fast. submitted by /u/daehanmindecline [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Korean pharmaceuticals, another victim of Trump tariffs

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Korean pharmaceuticals, another victim of Trump tariffs

    A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, U.S. flag and word “Tariffs” in this illustration created on April…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Lotte, Samsung, Seoul
  • KISS OF LIFE Unveils Japan 1st Mini Album With Stunning Individual Videos, Fans Buzz Over Fashion, Style, and Visual Concept

    Sep 28, 2025
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    KISS OF LIFE Unveils Japan 1st Mini Album With Stunning Individual Videos, Fans Buzz Over Fashion, Style, and Visual Concept

    Video Credits: S2 Entertainment KISS OF LIFE is turning heads with their Japan 1st Mini Album, unveiling a series of…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Rooftop Cargo carriers

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Hey, I’m looking for a cargo box for a set of 5 skis. Was planning on getting a Yakima but…

    Seoul
  • Korea’s finance chief says reaches FX deal with US, currency swap line pending

    Sep 28, 2025
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    Korea’s finance chief says reaches FX deal with US, currency swap line pending

    South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (left) and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shake hands before a meeting in New York…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, Japan, KT, North Korea, Old Korea, request, Seoul
  • Street Buskers in Seoul yesterday. Who are they?

    Sep 27, 2025
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    Street Buskers in Seoul yesterday. Who are they?

    Sorry for crossposting from r/seoul Looking for the name of this band/artists. They were playing in Seoul yesterday (Friday September…

    Seoul
  • Stussy Seoul Chapter Store

    Sep 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    If anyone who lives in the area could go to Stussy Seoul and see/buy specific items I’m looking for, and…

    Seoul
  • STAYC Announces 2025 US Tour Dates for “STAY TUNED” with Stops in New York, LA, Boston, Atlanta and More This October

    Sep 27, 2025
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    STAYC Announces 2025 US Tour Dates for “STAY TUNED” with Stops in New York, LA, Boston, Atlanta and More This October

    Photo Credits: High Up Entertainment. Hero Image: NME Magazine STAYC are set to bring their addictive energy and youthful style…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Suho of EXO unveils “Medicine #1” MV photo for 4th mini album Who Are You, sparking fan excitement and fashion buzz worldwide

    Sep 27, 2025
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    Suho of EXO unveils “Medicine #1” MV photo for 4th mini album Who Are You, sparking fan excitement and fashion buzz worldwide

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Suho of EXO has revealed a striking new MV photo titled “Medicine #1” from his upcoming…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Feels like summer is still lingering emotional echo.. here is the recommendation for indoor activities in Seoul!

    Sep 27, 2025
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    https://bgyourlife.com/discover-indoor-activities-in-seoul-korean/ submitted by /u/Majestic_Version9761 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • XG stuns on Numéro TOKYO November 2025 limited issue cover with bold high-fashion pictorial preview sparking fan buzz worldwide

    Sep 27, 2025
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    XG stuns on Numéro TOKYO November 2025 limited issue cover with bold high-fashion pictorial preview sparking fan buzz worldwide

    Photo Credits: Numéro TOKYO. XGALX XG has been unveiled as the cover stars of Numéro TOKYO’s November 2025 limited issue, marking another…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Arden Cho stuns on L’Officiel Singapore September 2025 digital cover, blending K-pop allure with Japanese fashion’s modern elegance

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Arden Cho stuns on L’Officiel Singapore September 2025 digital cover, blending K-pop allure with Japanese fashion’s modern elegance

    Photo Credits: L’Officiel Singapore Innovative Artists Arden Cho takes center stage in L’Officiel Singapore’s September 2025 digital cover, merging K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • There are Seoul taxis in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    There are Seoul taxis in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan

    I think this is interesting. submitted by /u/snap2 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Korea’s Lee vows third Commercial Act revision, to unveil MSCI upgrade plan by year-end

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Korea’s Lee vows third Commercial Act revision, to unveil MSCI upgrade plan by year-end

    President Lee Jae Myung (center) speaks during the Korea Investment Summit held at the New York Stock Exchange in New…

    Seoul
  • aespa’s Karina Debuts as Nordisk Korea Model, Blending K-pop Style with Outdoor Fashion Trends in Seoul and Tokyo

    Sep 26, 2025
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    aespa’s Karina Debuts as Nordisk Korea Model, Blending K-pop Style with Outdoor Fashion Trends in Seoul and Tokyo

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment. Nordisk Korea Karina of aespa has stepped into the world of outdoor fashion as the newest…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Japan’s Ishiba plans farewell visit to S.Korea for summit with Lee

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Japan’s Ishiba plans farewell visit to S.Korea for summit with Lee

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their talks on the sidelines of…

    Alberta, Busan, G7, history, Japan, North Korea, Seoul, Tokyo
  • A white heron has arrived at Jungnangcheon Stream in Seoul.

    Sep 26, 2025
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    A white heron has arrived at Jungnangcheon Stream in Seoul.

    It’s a welcome sight to see a white heron flying in… Seoul’s Jungnangcheon Stream has also been successfully restored, becoming…

    Seoul
  • Korean won sinks amid US investment jitters; Seoul plans 24-hour FX trading

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Korean won sinks amid US investment jitters; Seoul plans 24-hour FX trading

    The Korea won tumbled past 1,410 against the US dollar on Sept. 26, 2025 for the first time since May…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • Trump says S.Korea’s $350 bn US investment ‘up front’ as Lutnick asks Seoul to pay more

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Trump says S.Korea’s $350 bn US investment ‘up front’ as Lutnick asks Seoul to pay more

    US President Donald Trump announces the Trump Gold Card, an investment immigration program, at the White House on Sept. 19,…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, Old Korea, Seoul
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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
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    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