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  • Seoul becomes Anthropic’s (Claude AI) third office in Asia-Pacific

    Nov 19, 2025
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    Seoul becomes Anthropic’s (Claude AI) third office in Asia-Pacific

    submitted by /u/20967 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • South Korea scores rare complete win as ICSID overturns Lone Star award

    Nov 18, 2025
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    South Korea scores rare complete win as ICSID overturns Lone Star award

    South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (second from left) announces the ICSID’s annullment decision on the Lone Star award on…

    fail, financial crisis, Seoul
  • Korean retail rush to US stocks hits new peak, driving vicious cycle for Korean won

    Nov 18, 2025
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    Korean retail rush to US stocks hits new peak, driving vicious cycle for Korean won

    South Korea’s retail investors are moving money into US stocks and bonds at an unprecedented pace, pouring record sums into…

    driver, Hyundai, Kakao, Korean House, Koreans, Nvidia, Samsung, Seoul
  • Korea’s medical tourism: booming yet overly concentrated in Seoul, aesthetics

    Nov 18, 2025
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    Korea’s medical tourism: booming yet overly concentrated in Seoul, aesthetics

    Korea aims to attract more foreign patients through expanded medical service exports South Korea’s medical tourism industry is enjoying its…

    driver, Medical, Seoul, Tourism, travel
  • Wedding guest attire

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys, I am flying to Seoul to attend my partner’s close friends wedding this weekend. I realised I can’t…

    Seoul
  • Hillhouse makes $682 mn last-minute bid to compete with Hanwha, Heungkuk for IGIS Asset

    Nov 18, 2025
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    Hillhouse makes $682 mn last-minute bid to compete with Hanwha, Heungkuk for IGIS Asset

    Hillhouse has a solid track record in Asian commercial property Asia-based Hillhouse Investment Co. has emerged as a late-stage wildcard…

    Japan, Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • A quick guide to Korean soju by region

    Nov 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been learning everyday Korean words, and today’s topic… is SOJU! 🍶💚 Korea has so many regional soju brands, and…

    Busan, Jeju, Seoul, Soju
  • Korean eyewear shops: Foreign tourists’ new pilgrimage as K-glasses catch on

    Nov 17, 2025
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    Korean eyewear shops: Foreign tourists’ new pilgrimage as K-glasses catch on

    A foreigner selects glasses at an eyewear shop in Seoul (Courtesy of Clipart Korea) When foreign travelers touch down in…

    LG, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Shinsegae’s Chung Yong-jin spotted meeting Donald Trump Jr. in Spain

    Nov 17, 2025
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    Shinsegae’s Chung Yong-jin spotted meeting Donald Trump Jr. in Spain

    Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin (left), Donald Trump Jr. (center) and Omeed Malik, who co-founded venture capital firm 1789 Capital with…

    Donald Trump, family, Politics, Seoul, travel
  • Samsung wins 2 nm chip orders from Chinese crypto miners as it races to close gap with TSMC

    Nov 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News

    A researcher in a Samsung Electronics chip cleanroom Samsung Electronics Co., a leading global memory chipmaker, has secured two new…

    Hwaseong, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Spicy crisps

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Spicy crisps

    Whilst on holiday in Seoul a few years ago, I visited a fried chicken restaurant and as a snack before…

    Seoul
  • India, South Korea to deepen maritime ties: Hardeep Puri’s Seoul visit sets stage for new shipbuilding partnerships

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

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

    Seoul
  • Hyundai, Samsung, SK, LG vow for massive domestic investment

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News

    South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (center on left) speaks during a meeting with the country’s top business groups including…

    history, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Netflix, S.Korean rivals bleed cash as fight for OTT market heats up

    Nov 16, 2025
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    (Courtesy of Netflix) MEMBER ONLY South Korea’s streaming battlefield has become so cutthroat that even Netflix Inc., the world’s largest…

    Coupang, driver, Naver, Seoul, Son Heung-min, squid game, Survey
  • Purple Kiss has officially ended their activities, and I’m freaking devastated

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    On Saturday, Purple Kiss completed their final stop of the “A Violet to Remember” tour in Seoul, officially marking their…

    Seoul
  • Stray Kids’ I.N Shines as Cosmopolitan Korea December 2025 Cover Star, Radiating Elegance with Damiani’s Luxe Jewelry

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids’ I.N Shines as Cosmopolitan Korea December 2025 Cover Star, Radiating Elegance with Damiani’s Luxe Jewelry

    Photo Credits: KQ Entertainment Cosmopolitan Korea Damiani Stray Kids’ I.N captivates as the December 2025 cover star of Cosmopolitan Korea,…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul
  • ‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution

    Nov 14, 2025
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    ‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution

    At the height of the #MeToo movement in 2018, South Korea changed its workplace law to require companies to take…

    Discrimination, Discussion, fail, Japan, Seoul, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Stress, Survey
  • Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs

    Nov 14, 2025
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    Washington endorses Seoul’s nuclear submarine ambitions, slashes auto trafiffs

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) greets Donhald Trump at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Korea on Oct. 29,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Military, Seoul
  • Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.Korea

    Nov 14, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor Group to build $2.7 bn EV mother factory in S.Korea

    Kia’s first PBV plant, the EVO Plant East, in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, opens on Nov. 14, 2025 (Courtesy…

    automotive, Genesis, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, purpose, Samsung, Seoul
  • Seoulful Solutions for Exporting Food and Drinks to South Korea

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoulful Solutions for Exporting Food and Drinks to South Korea

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

    Seoul
  • Autumn in the city

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Autumn in the city

    I’m a Korean living in Seoul. I got off work early and came to Jeongdok Library, but instead of reading,…

    Seoul
  • Seoul steps up verbal warning for won’s slide; to discuss with NPS for FX stability

    Nov 14, 2025
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    Seoul steps up verbal warning for won’s slide; to discuss with NPS for FX stability

    Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol (second from right) pose for a photo with other policymakers after a…

    driver, Japan, Koreans, martial law, Seoul, Warning
  • LG Chem wins $2.6 billion cathode deal with US client

    Nov 14, 2025
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    LG Chem wins $2.6 billion cathode deal with US client

    LG Chem cathode plant in Gumi, South Korea (Courtesy of LG Chem) LG Chem Ltd. has secured a 3.8 trillion…

    Japan, LG, Seoul
  • Hamilton Lane sees tailwinds in Asia’s private secondary market

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Hamilton Lane sees tailwinds in Asia’s private secondary market

    Juan Delgado, co-chief executive of Hamilton Lane (Courtesy of Hamilton Lane) Asia’s private markets, particularly the secondaries segment, are primed…

    family, Japan, LG, Seoul
  • All NewJeans members drop appeal in contract lawsuit, set for phased return

    Nov 14, 2025
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    All NewJeans members drop appeal in contract lawsuit, set for phased return

    NewJeans After months of turmoil and uncertainty surrounding one of K-pop’s most closely watched legal disputes, the five members of…

    Discussion, K-pop, request, Seoul
  • Ban Chan

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I had an amazing Ban Chan in Seoul at a Mom and Pop restaurant. I forgot to take a picture.…

    Seoul
  • JFK Jr. meets with South Korean President Kim Dae-jung at the Blue House in Seoul (February 1999).

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    JFK Jr. meets with South Korean President Kim Dae-jung at the Blue House in Seoul (February 1999).

    February 5, 1999. John F. Kennedy Jr. meets with South Korean President Kim Dae-jung at the Blue House in Seoul.…

    Hyundai, Politics, Seoul
  • Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Every November, South Korea comes to a standstill for its infamous college entrance exam. Shops are shut, flights are delayed…

    BBC, family, history, Korean History, Korean Language, Question, Seoul, study
  • Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee, LG’s top brass discuss cooperation with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee, LG’s top brass discuss cooperation with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul

    Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius (fourth from left), LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan (fifth from left) and executives from each company…

    automotive, Discussion, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Taekwang, TPG team up to bid for K Shipbuilding in high-stakes sale

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Taekwang, TPG team up to bid for K Shipbuilding in high-stakes sale

    K Shipbuilding shipyard (Courtesy of K Shipbuilding) Taekwang Group has joined forces with TPG to acquire K Shipbuilding Co., marking…

    BTS, Donald Trump, driver, financial crisis, Hyundai, Samsung, Seoul
  • Mirae Asset, Korea Investment win S.Korea’s first IMA licenses

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Mirae Asset, Korea Investment win S.Korea’s first IMA licenses

    South Korea has approved two of its largest securities houses as the country’s first operators of a new investment-banking product…

    Samsung, Seoul
  • Icons Collide: G-DRAGON Redefines Chanel for W Korea’s November 2025 Issue in a Daring Fashion Vision That Bridges Luxury and Street Artistry

    Nov 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Icons Collide: G-DRAGON Redefines Chanel for W Korea’s November 2025 Issue in a Daring Fashion Vision That Bridges Luxury and Street Artistry

    PHOTO CREDITS: W Korea Chanel Galaxy Corporation  G-DRAGON’s collaboration with W Korea and Chanel for the November 2025 issue is…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Won tumbles to last year’s political crisis level; BOK chief vows to intervene if needed

    Nov 12, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Won tumbles to last year’s political crisis level; BOK chief vows to intervene if needed

    The won closed at a seven-month low versus the US dollar on Wednesday in Seoul The South Korean won slid…

    Japan, martial law, Seoul, Tokyo
  • ABL Bio lands $2.6 bn Eli Lilly deal, capping record year for S.Korean biotech exports

    Nov 12, 2025
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    ABL Bio lands $2.6 bn Eli Lilly deal, capping record year for S.Korean biotech exports

    ABL Bio Inc., a South Korean biotechnology company, has signed a $2.6 billion licensing and joint research agreement with Eli…

    Medical, Seoul, Shopping
  • IGIS bid narrows to two-way race between Hanwha, Heungkuk

    Nov 12, 2025
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    IGIS bid narrows to two-way race between Hanwha, Heungkuk

    IGIS Asset Management’s headquarters building (Courtesy of IGIS) The race to acquire IGIS Asset Management Co., South Korea’s largest real…

    family, Seoul
  • Private credit defies volatility; mid-market lending still the sweet spot: Monroe Capital

    Nov 12, 2025
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    Private credit defies volatility; mid-market lending still the sweet spot: Monroe Capital

    Theodore Koenig, chairman, CEO and founder of Monroe Capital Deglobalization, driven by trade protectionism, deregulation and reshoring, is reshaping the…

    Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Mirae Asset wins antitrust approval for Korbit dealJuly 9, 2026
    Mirae Asset Group said Thursday that its planned acquisition of… Read more: Mirae Asset wins antitrust approval for Korbit deal
  • Hyundai Card tests stablecoin in live cross-border corporate paymentJuly 9, 2026
    Hyundai Card has completed what it said was the first… Read more: Hyundai Card tests stablecoin in live cross-border corporate payment
  • NewJeans sued for alleged copyright infringement in USJuly 9, 2026
    K-pop group NewJeans’ hit song “ETA” has become the subject… Read more: NewJeans sued for alleged copyright infringement in US
  • KEZAD offers risk buffer for K-biz as Korea-UAE CEPA opens opportunitiesJuly 9, 2026
    As geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz persist, uncertainty… Read more: KEZAD offers risk buffer for K-biz as Korea-UAE CEPA opens opportunities
  • Neo-liberalism and women’s livesJuly 9, 2026
    The emergence of one-person households as the most common household… Read more: Neo-liberalism and women’s lives

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  • Run to you – new comeback of AHOF [3rd mini-album]July 10, 2026
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  • Good on Jungwon finally issuing an ultimatum to “ENHYPEN is 7” fansJuly 10, 2026
  • Korea to Include New Nuclear Plants in 12th Power Plan for AI HubsJuly 9, 2026
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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