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  • S.Korea’s Lee signals end to ‘security with US, economy with China’ policy; to hike defense costs

    Aug 26, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee signals end to ‘security with US, economy with China’ policy; to hike defense costs

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington,…

    Donald Trump, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • Jeju Dream Tower poised to dethrone Paradise as Korea’s top casino in 2025

    Aug 26, 2025
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    Jeju Dream Tower poised to dethrone Paradise as Korea’s top casino in 2025

    Lotte Tour Development’s Jeju Dream Tow Jeju Dream Tower Casino, operated by South Korea’s major tourism and leisure company, Lotte…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Korea Inc pledges $150 bn US investment; KAL buys new planes, Samsung, Hyundai Motor vow extra spending

    Aug 26, 2025
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    Korea Inc pledges $150 bn US investment; KAL buys new planes, Samsung, Hyundai Motor vow extra spending

    Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee (left) and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (third from left) chat with US businessmen…

    automotive, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Korea Development, Korea Zinc, Korean War, LG, Naver, Nvidia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Life in Itaewon, Seoul 2015-16 – A Comic Journal – by Aaron Cossrow

    Aug 26, 2025
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    Life in Itaewon, Seoul 2015-16 – A Comic Journal – by Aaron Cossrow

    This journal follows daily life living in Itaewon, Seoul in 2015-16. I was working as an English teacher by day…

    Seoul
  • BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Aug 25, 2025
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    BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists

    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press conference after the central bank cut its policy rate by…

    Ewha, Hyundai, Seoul, Stress, Survey, Warning
  • Korean tycoons head to US to support summit; Samsung likely to unveil fresh investment

    Aug 25, 2025
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    Korean tycoons head to US to support summit; Samsung likely to unveil fresh investment

    Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong heads to Washington to support the Korea-US summit on Aug. 24, 2025 The heads of…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, KCC, Korea Zinc, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • Where do you usually find info on genre-specific clubs?

    Aug 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey! So even though I’m Korean living in Korea, I honestly struggle to find club info. Right now I’m trying…

    Busan, Seoul
  • Half of foreign-owned apartments in Seoul belong to Americans, Chinese follow

    Aug 25, 2025
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    Half of foreign-owned apartments in Seoul belong to Americans, Chinese follow

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

    Seoul
  • Over 10,000 Koreans hold more than 1 bn won in crypto assets

    Aug 25, 2025
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    Over 10,000 Koreans hold more than 1 bn won in crypto assets

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) More than 10,000 South Koreans each hold cryptocurrencies worth over 1 billion won ($740,000), with their…

    Koreans, Seoul
  • Getting told to get up from our table in a bar as white girls in Seoul

    Aug 24, 2025
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    Hi everyone, I had a question around tables at a bar (Waikiki in Itaewon). Me and my friend (both white…

    Question, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s Lee heads to high-stakes summit with Trump after closing diplomatic, economic ranks with Ishiba

    Aug 24, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee heads to high-stakes summit with Trump after closing diplomatic, economic ranks with Ishiba

    President Lee Jae Myung (left) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of their summit at Ishiba’s residence…

    Donald Trump, history, Japan, Japan Relation, KT, Lawmakers, Seoul, Tokyo
  • A Radiance in Motion: Lee Sung Kyung and the Philosophy of I MOVE ME

    Aug 24, 2025
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    A Radiance in Motion: Lee Sung Kyung and the Philosophy of I MOVE ME

    Photo Credits: ASICS. YG Entertainment The air in Seoul hums with a rhythm all its own: kinetic, glamorous, endlessly renewing.…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, Lotte, Seoul
  • Seoul home price growth slows in July following the June 27 measures

    Aug 23, 2025
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    Seoul home price growth slows in July following the June 27 measures

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

    Seoul
  • Rats, long unseen in Seoul, emerge from the shadows

    Aug 23, 2025
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    Rats, long unseen in Seoul, emerge from the shadows

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

    Seoul
  • Red Velvet’s Wendy Announces Her First Solo World Tour and New Album, Fans Ready to Rally

    Aug 23, 2025
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    Red Velvet’s Wendy Announces Her First Solo World Tour and New Album, Fans Ready to Rally

    Photo Credits: ASND Entertainment Wendy of Red Velvet is gearing up to make some serious waves in 2025 with her…

    BTS, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, Tokyo
  • JUSTB are releasing new music TOMORROW and you should check it out!

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So a couple of months ago, one of my all time favorite groups JUSTB made headlines and history when Bain…

    history, K-pop, KT, Seoul
  • Foreigners Without Residency Now Restricted from Purchasing Homes in Seoul Metro Area

    Aug 23, 2025
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    Foreigners Without Residency Now Restricted from Purchasing Homes in Seoul Metro Area

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

    Seoul
  • Bill Gates strengthens ties with Samsung, SK, HD Hyundai on energy, biotech, philanthropy projects

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Bill Gates strengthens ties with Samsung, SK, HD Hyundai on energy, biotech, philanthropy projects

    Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong (center) welcomes Bill Gates at Samsung’s headquarters in Seoul on Aug. 22, 2025 Bill Gates,…

    Discussion, Hyundai, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • GS E&C offloads Spanish water treatment arm GS Inima for $1.2 bn

    Aug 22, 2025
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    GS E&C offloads Spanish water treatment arm GS Inima for $1.2 bn

    (Screenshot captured from GS Inima Environment website) GS Engineering & Construction Corp. (GS E&C) said on Friday it has agreed…

    Genesis, Seoul
  • S.Korea cuts growth outlook to 0.9%, banks on AI to reignite economy

    Aug 22, 2025
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    S.Korea cuts growth outlook to 0.9%, banks on AI to reignite economy

    Container trucks move cargoes at Port of Busan South Korea’s government cut its 2025 economic growth forecast in half from…

    Busan, Korea Development, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia

    Aug 22, 2025
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    STIC Investments set to acquire laundry chain Cleantopia

    STIC Investments Inc., a Seoul-based private equity firm, is set to acquire Cleantopia, South Korea’s largest laundry service franchise operator,…

    Lotte, Seoul, Stress
  • ALLDAY PROJECT Redefines Artistic Expression in Dazed Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Aug 22, 2025
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    ALLDAY PROJECT Redefines Artistic Expression in Dazed Korea’s September 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: DAZED KOREA. THE BLACK LABEL The ALLDAY PROJECT enters autumn with undeniable presence, capturing the heart of Dazed Korea’s September…

    K-pop, Photography, Seoul
  • South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    Aug 22, 2025
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    South Korea’s president to visit US with 15 business leaders after Japan

    President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea (left) and US President Donald Trump South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will…

    Alberta, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, Japan, Korea Zinc, Lawmakers, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Lotte, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Buldak Chicken Tofu Noodles

    Aug 22, 2025
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    Buldak Chicken Tofu Noodles

    I know this might be unsettling but I was craving buldak while trying to hit my protein macros 😂. Before…

    Jjigae, purpose, Seoul
  • WOODZ in W Korea × Gucci (August 2025 Spotlight) – Editorial Feature | W Korea

    Aug 22, 2025
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    WOODZ in W Korea × Gucci (August 2025 Spotlight) – Editorial Feature | W Korea

    Photo Credits: W Korea. Gucci.  EDAM Entertainment “He wears silence the way others wear silk.” The August sun feels rarified…

    Seoul
  • CIX Unveils a Bold New Era with ‘GO Chapter 1 : GO Together’ Concept Photos and Their Unbreakable Chemistry

    Aug 22, 2025
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    CIX Unveils a Bold New Era with ‘GO Chapter 1 : GO Together’ Concept Photos and Their Unbreakable Chemistry

    Photo Credits: C9 Entertainment. Kiss Entertainment With every comeback, CIX has steadily carved out an artistic identity that blends elegance…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Star in Sharp Focus: Cha Eunwoo for Esquire Korea, September 2025

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Star in Sharp Focus: Cha Eunwoo for Esquire Korea, September 2025

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea. Fantagio “Tailoring sharp enough to draw its own shadows.” On the September 2025 cover of Esquire Korea,…

    Seoul, study
  • Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections

    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plan South Korea’s financial regulators are calling on the country’s petrochemical producers to draw up sweeping self-rescue…

    Lotte, Seoul, Stress
  • Korea tightens curbs on foreign homebuyers with new permit system amid speculation fears

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Korea tightens curbs on foreign homebuyers with new permit system amid speculation fears

    Apartment complexes in Seoul South Korea will impose sweeping restrictions on foreign property transactions across the Seoul metropolitan area, citing…

    fail, Seoul, travel
  • I found a local gem in Seoul: A unique style of Naengmyeon

    Aug 21, 2025
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    I found a local gem in Seoul: A unique style of Naengmyeon

    For anyone who can’t decide between Mul and Bibim—this is the answer! A perfect ‘half-and-half’ style called Eolchigi-naengmyeon submitted by…

    Seoul
  • Kim Kwan Jin engraved Romanson watch

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Kim Kwan Jin engraved Romanson watch

    I just found this watch on a flea market in Seoul. It is a Romanson watch win “Kim, Kwan Jin,…

    Seoul
  • KHNP in joint venture talks with Westinghouse to target US nuclear market

    Aug 21, 2025
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    KHNP in joint venture talks with Westinghouse to target US nuclear market

    A nuclear power plant in Temelín, Czech Republic (Courtesy of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power) South Korea’s state-run Korea Hydro…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Lawmakers, Seoul
  • ZEROBASEONE Announces 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour Kickoff in Seoul with Unveiled Main Poster

    Aug 21, 2025
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    ZEROBASEONE Announces 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour Kickoff in Seoul with Unveiled Main Poster

    Photo Credits: Wake One Entertainment. Lapone Entertainment As one of K-pop’s fastest-rising fourth-generation groups, ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is stepping into a…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • BTS concert films to screen in 2,000 theaters worldwide

    Aug 21, 2025
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    BTS concert films to screen in 2,000 theaters worldwide

    BTS Movie Weeks (Courtesy of BigHit Music) BTS is bringing some of their most unforgettable concerts back to life on…

    BTS, KT, Seoul, Social Media
  • Summer Sunsets at Seong-su

    Aug 21, 2025
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    Summer Sunsets at Seong-su

    Golden hours in Seoul hit different but man does this heatwave suck and the cicadas are deafening submitted by /u/-imalexpark…

    Seoul
  • Found residence card

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t know if this is a correct venue since I can’t seem to find you on Facebook but i…

    Naver, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder caseJuly 11, 2026
    GWANGJU — Investigators raided the office of the Gwangju police… Read more: Investigators raid Gwangju police over suspicious handling of murder case
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    INGLEWOOD — Spain’s march into the World Cup semi-finals owed… Read more: Mikel Merino’s goal lifts Spain past Belgium, into semifinals vs. France
  • KBO-leading Lions sign ex-MLB pitcher PaddackJuly 11, 2026
    The Samsung Lions announced Saturday they have signed former major… Read more: KBO-leading Lions sign ex-MLB pitcher Paddack
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    GYEONGJU — A major amusement ride accident at Gyeongju World,… Read more: Gyeongju World faces renewed safety concerns after Ferris wheel cabin falls
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    The search for a 76-year-old man swept away in a… Read more: Search enters 3rd day for man swept away in torrent

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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