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  • Easy Korean Bakery Style Tuna Sandwich

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Easy Korean Bakery Style Tuna Sandwich

    I love Korean style tuna sandwich. Its just nostalgic for me as my mom used to make it a bunch…

    LG, Seoul, Suga
  • camera film developing

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    just wondering if anywhere knows of somewhere that does affordable film development for cameras (preferably in seoul, but if there’s…

    Seoul
  • Lotte’s casino earnings soar as Chinese punters return to Jeju; other casio operators follow suit

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Lotte’s casino earnings soar as Chinese punters return to Jeju; other casio operators follow suit

    Lotte Tour Development’s Jeju Dream Tower Lotte Tour Development Co. has posted its highest-ever quarterly operating profit, powered by a…

    Chinese Tourists, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism, travel
  • Korea’s homegrown OTT Watcha under court receivership as startup failures mount

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Korea’s homegrown OTT Watcha under court receivership as startup failures mount

    Korea-based over-the-top (OTT) startup Watcha South Korea’s homegrown streaming platform Watcha Inc. has entered court receivership after a Seoul court…

    fail, Metaverse, Seoul
  • Seoul downtown office glut fears overblown: Savills Korea CEO

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Seoul downtown office glut fears overblown: Savills Korea CEO

    Gwanghwamun district  The prime office market in core business districts in Seoul is expected to remain strong, said Savills Korea…

    driver, fail, Seoul, Survey
  • Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Naver, LG, SK, NC, Upstage named to build S.Korea’s sovereign AI model to challenge ChatGPT

    AI chip (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) South Korea has chosen five technology firms, including LG, Naver and SK Telecom Co.,…

    Kakao, KT, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • K-beauty diversifies markets for global growth amid US tariff

    Aug 4, 2025
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    K-beauty diversifies markets for global growth amid US tariff

    A beauty and cosmetics fair in Seoul in July 2024 (File photo by interCHARM Korea) South Korean brands are diversifying…

    germany, Global Expansion, KT, LG, Seoul
  • Do you know the Culture station Seoul 284

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Do you know the Culture station Seoul 284

    문화역사서울284 submitted by /u/AidenEpic00 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Fell in love with Seoul during my travels here [OC]

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Fell in love with Seoul during my travels here [OC]

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

    Seoul, travel
  • Keistone Partners acquires e-commerce logistics firm GoodsFlow from SK Energy

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Keistone Partners acquires e-commerce logistics firm GoodsFlow from SK Energy

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Keistone Partners has acquired GoodsFlow Co., an e-commerce logistics service provider, from oil refiner SK Energy…

    fail, Seoul
  • Myeongdong night market in Seoul, 37 x 27 cm, watercolor, 2025

    Aug 2, 2025
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    Myeongdong night market in Seoul, 37 x 27 cm, watercolor, 2025

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

    myeongdong, Seoul
  • Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Korea’s pharmacies find new life as K-beauty hotspots for tourists

    Foreign tourists browse skincare products at a pharmacy in Seoul On the afternoon of July 31, a sign at the…

    Japan, Koreans, Medical, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism
  • Seoul’s tax reform hits top firms as US tariffs, tighter rules loom

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Seoul’s tax reform hits top firms as US tariffs, tighter rules loom

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s finance ministry has finalized a tax reform plan that raises the top corporate tax…

    Seoul
  • Special Prosecutor: “Yoon Suk-yeol Refused Arrest Warrant Execution, Lying on the Floor in Only Underwear”

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Former President Yoon Suk-yeol, during an attempted execution of an arrest warrant by Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki’s team investigating allegations…

    Ewha, Seoul
  • Winners & Losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain

    Aug 1, 2025
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    Winners & Losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain

    US President Donald Trump (center) poses for a photo with South Korean government officials after agreeing on a new tariff…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Social Media
  • AMCHAM, ECCK warn S.Korea’s labor bill risks investment climate

    Jul 30, 2025
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    AMCHAM, ECCK warn S.Korea’s labor bill risks investment climate

    James Kim, AMCHAM Chairman and CEO  Major foreign business associations in South Korea have warned that a proposed labor law…

    Lawmakers, Protest, Seoul, Warning
  • Seoul rallies corporate titans in all-out bid to ward off US tariffs

    Jul 30, 2025
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    Seoul rallies corporate titans in all-out bid to ward off US tariffs

    US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (center on left) and South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (second…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Ewha, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, travel
  • Samsung Chairman Lee heads to US as chips become key trade leverage

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Samsung Chairman Lee heads to US as chips become key trade leverage

    Lee Jae-yong (left), chairman of Samsung Electronics, met with President Lee Jae-myung at a group meeting with other business leaders…

    Discussion, Hyundai, Japan, Korean Semiconductor, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea Investment & Securities, Muzinich & Co. explore strategic partnership on global credit portfolio

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Korea Investment & Securities, Muzinich & Co. explore strategic partnership on global credit portfolio

    Kim Sung-hwan (right), CEO of Korea Investment & Securities, holds talks with Muzinich & Co. CEO Justin Muzinich to explore…

    Discussion, Seoul
  • S.Korea eyes $110 bn fund in bid to join world’s top 5 economies

    Jul 29, 2025
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    S.Korea eyes $110 bn fund in bid to join world’s top 5 economies

    President Lee Jae-myung (center) speaks at a cabinet meeting South Korea is considering creating a 150 trillion won ($110 billion)…

    BTS, fail, Korea Development, Question, Seoul
  • 21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    Jul 29, 2025
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    21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    In June 1945, as Imperial Japan was losing a brutal war against the United States, Korean support for the empire…

    family, history, Japan, Korean House, korean names, Korean War, Koreans, Military, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Bundang Doosan Tower up for sale; Doosan Group holds right of first refusal

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Bundang Doosan Tower up for sale; Doosan Group holds right of first refusal

    Bundang Doosan Tower Bundang Doosan Tower, a landmark office building in the Seoul metropolitan area, is up for sale as…

    Hyundai, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Subway
  • Bain Capital set to acquire HS Hyosung Advanced Materials’ tire cord business

    Jul 29, 2025
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    Bain Capital set to acquire HS Hyosung Advanced Materials’ tire cord business

    Tire steel cord made by HS Hyosung Advanced Materials US private investment firm Bain Capital is poised to acquire HS…

    Seoul
  • ONEUS 2025 World Tour Brings K-Pop Energy to New York’s Town Hall: Dates, Directions & What Fans Can Expect

    Jul 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ONEUS 2025 World Tour Brings K-Pop Energy to New York’s Town Hall: Dates, Directions & What Fans Can Expect

    Photo Credits: RBW Entertainment As the buzz around K-pop’s next wave continues to course through New York, excitement is already…

    history, K-pop, Seoul, Subway, travel
  • Hanwha vice chairman joins S.Korean delegation to avert US tariffs

    Jul 28, 2025
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    Hanwha vice chairman joins S.Korean delegation to avert US tariffs

    Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan (third from right) poses for a photo with US officials visiting Hanwha Ocean dockyards…

    Busan, Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul
  • BTS live album debuts at No. 10 on Billboard 200, setting new K-pop record

    Jul 28, 2025
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    BTS live album debuts at No. 10 on Billboard 200, setting new K-pop record

    BTS’s first live act album Permission to Dance on Stage – Live debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200…

    BTS, K-pop, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s foreigner-only casinos on a roll as Chinese arrivals surge

    Jul 28, 2025
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    S.Korea’s foreigner-only casinos on a roll as Chinese arrivals surge

    The facade of Jeju Dream Tower (Courtesy of Lotte Tour Development) The drop amount, or gaming chip purchases, at South…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, K-pop, Lotte, Seoul, Tourism
  • LIG Nex1 edges out Hanwha to lead S.Korea’s ‘Iron Dome’ project

    Jul 28, 2025
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    LIG Nex1 edges out Hanwha to lead S.Korea’s ‘Iron Dome’ project

    Cheongung II South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Co. will lead development of the country’s next-generation missile defense system, beating out longtime…

    Hyundai, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Samsung clinches $16.5 billion chipmaking deal, potential turning point for foundry business

    Jul 28, 2025
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    Samsung clinches $16.5 billion chipmaking deal, potential turning point for foundry business

    Samsung’s foundry chip plant in Taylor, US (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics) Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s top memory chipmaker, has…

    automotive, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • IMM joins $600 mn fund for K-beauty startup Goodai Global in M&A drive

    Jul 27, 2025
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    IMM joins $600 mn fund for K-beauty startup Goodai Global in M&A drive

    A collection of TIRTIR’s makeup foundations IMM Private Equity and five other South Korean private equity firms are set to…

    Joseon, Seoul
  • Chi-Bap & Matcha @ Seoul 1946 Roastery- Auckland, New Zealand.

    Jul 26, 2025
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    Chi-Bap & Matcha @ Seoul 1946 Roastery- Auckland, New Zealand.

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

    Seoul
  • I had a dream where yunjin was dating a man and then the whole lesbian community was going insane

    Jul 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Yea so basically I was having my afternoon nap and then I started to have a dream where yunjin showed…

    Mystery, Seoul
  • Seoul signals agricultural market access on tariff talks table amid intensifying US trade pressure

    Jul 25, 2025
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    Seoul signals agricultural market access on tariff talks table amid intensifying US trade pressure

    Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac brief on a trade strategy meeting…

    Busan, Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul, Social Media
  • Korea’s top four financial holding firms post stellar Q2 profit on won, non-interest gains

    Jul 25, 2025
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    Korea’s top four financial holding firms post stellar Q2 profit on won, non-interest gains

    South Korea’s four largest financial holding groups posted stellar profits in the second quarter, bolstered by a sharp increase in…

    Seoul
  • KB Asset poised to buy Signature Tower in Seoul for over $700 mn

    Jul 25, 2025
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    KB Asset poised to buy Signature Tower in Seoul for over $700 mn

    Signature Tower near Euljiro 3-ga Station in Seoul KB Asset Management Co. has been named the preferred buyer of Signature…

    Seoul
  • Hyundai Mobis defies tariff headwinds with 37% jump in Q2 profits

    Jul 25, 2025
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    Hyundai Mobis defies tariff headwinds with 37% jump in Q2 profits

    A Hyundai Mobis plant in Korea (Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis) South Korea’s top auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. posted…

    automotive, Global Expansion, Hyundai, Kia, Seoul
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    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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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