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  • MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Jun 12, 2025
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    MBK-owned Homeplus looks for new owner as M&A emerges as option

    Homeplus’ logo seen outside an outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. is once again up…

    fail, Lotte, Naver, Ourhome, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • BOK chief warns against aggressive policy rate cuts, sees need for stimulus

    Jun 12, 2025
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    BOK chief warns against aggressive policy rate cuts, sees need for stimulus

    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong on Thursday signaled a cautious approach to monetary…

    Discussion, Seoul, Stress, Warning
  • S.Korea eases path for foreign REITs in senior housing push

    Jun 12, 2025
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    S.Korea eases path for foreign REITs in senior housing push

    South Korea, grappling with a fast-aging population, has relaxed development and ownership rules for senior housing, opening the sector to…

    Lotte, Medical, Seoul, super-aged society
  • Koramco targets $7 bn bets on Korea data centers

    Jun 12, 2025
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    Koramco targets $7 bn bets on Korea data centers

    Koramco-backed K Square Digital Center in western Seoul is slated for completion in June Koramco Asset Management Co., South Korea’s…

    Busan, Putin, Seoul
  • Korean court seizes Gangnam apartments of Garosero Research Institute Head (김세의) in Defamation Lawsuit by Kim Sooh-yun (김수현)

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Original link (Korean):https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2025/06/11/RZ5OBOYQH5CT7K6CU3HAG6VAWE/ South Korean court has ordered the seizure of two luxury apartments in Gangnam owned by Kim Se-ui,…

    Celebrity, Controversy, family, Question, Seoul
  • South Korea accelerates stablecoin framework amidst global race

    Jun 11, 2025
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    South Korea accelerates stablecoin framework amidst global race

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Just one week after electing President Lee Jae-myung, an apparent backer of stablecoin adoption, South Korea…

    Japan, Seoul, Warning
  • IFEZ to apply for designation of southern Gangwha as free economic zone

    Jun 11, 2025
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    IFEZ to apply for designation of southern Gangwha as free economic zone

    IFEZ’s headquarters in Songdo, Incheon The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Authority is set to submit its application by the…

    Seoul, Tourism
  • Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Jun 11, 2025
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    Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Norang Tongdak’s spicy fried chicken made with traditional Korean chilli peppers. Jollibee Foods Corp., a household name in Southeast Asia’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • Working in Pohang

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! I’m going to Pohang on a working holiday visa and I was wondering if there are any other…

    Advice, Pohang, Seoul
  • 교포 currently in Korea losing my mind that no one understands us

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My mom was born and raised in Seoul and immigrated to the US in the 60s/70s. I can also speak…

    Korean Guy, Question, Seoul
  • GIC resumes Seoul Finance Center sale in major Korean property deal

    Jun 10, 2025
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    GIC resumes Seoul Finance Center sale in major Korean property deal

    Seoul Finance Center Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is resuming the sale of Seoul Finance Center, a landmark office tower…

    financial crisis, LG, martial law, request, Seoul, Subway
  • South Korea’s Lee, China’s Xi agree on closer ties, peace on peninsula

    Jun 10, 2025
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    South Korea’s Lee, China’s Xi agree on closer ties, peace on peninsula

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping had their first phoen call on June 10, 2025…

    China Relation, Donald Trump, Japan, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Seoul
  • Invesco, SK D&D likely to buy co-living building in Seoul

    Jun 10, 2025
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    Invesco, SK D&D likely to buy co-living building in Seoul

    A rendering of Noudit Hongdae (Courtesy of Local Stitch) A consortium between US asset management firm Invesco and the real…

    BTS, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • W Korea and Chanel Beauty Unveil Hearts2Hearts Digital Covers: Exclusive Preview and Behind-the-Scenes Insights

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    W Korea and Chanel Beauty Unveil Hearts2Hearts Digital Covers: Exclusive Preview and Behind-the-Scenes Insights

    Photo Credits: W Korea, Chanel Beauty. SM Entertainment W Korea and Chanel Beauty have joined creative forces for the June…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul
  • KATSEYE in Exclusive SSENSE June 2025 Pictorial: A Fresh Look at K-pop’s Rising Stars

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE in Exclusive SSENSE June 2025 Pictorial: A Fresh Look at K-pop’s Rising Stars

    Photo Credits: SSENSE. HYBE KATSEYE, the global girl group making waves in the K-pop scene, has taken center stage in…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Sex, Social Media
  • Lee Jae-myung to meet with top business leaders ahead of G7 summit

    Jun 9, 2025
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    Lee Jae-myung to meet with top business leaders ahead of G7 summit

    President Lee Jae-myung (center) is set to meet with top business leaders next week South Korea’s newly elected President Lee…

    Alberta, Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea to allow non-profits to buy consumer bad loans

    Jun 9, 2025
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    Korea to allow non-profits to buy consumer bad loans

    President Lee Jae-myung (far right) and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung (second from right) shop at a traditional market in Seoul…

    BTS, Seoul, Shopping, Stress
  • S.Korean President Lee, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba seek closer ties

    Jun 9, 2025
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    S.Korean President Lee, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba seek closer ties

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) has his first phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on June 9,…

    Donald Trump, G7, Japan, North Korea, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending scores four Tony wins

    Jun 9, 2025
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    Korean musical Maybe Happy Ending scores four Tony wins

    Maybe Happy Ending earned 10 nominations at the 78th Tony Awards “Maybe Happy Ending” became the first Korean-originated production to…

    Seoul
  • Seoul By the stream

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul By the stream

    Have you seen this side of Seoul? Want a quiet relaxing night away from the bars? This is it. submitted…

    Seoul
  • Why Zara opened a cafe in Seoul: Fashion brands blend coffee and clothes to attract shoppers

    Jun 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Why Zara opened a cafe in Seoul: Fashion brands blend coffee and clothes to attract shoppers

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

    coffee, Seoul
  • Now, it’s K-vehicle: KG Mobility, Kia lead S.Korea’s military vehicle exports

    Jun 8, 2025
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    Now, it’s K-vehicle: KG Mobility, Kia lead S.Korea’s military vehicle exports

    KG Mobility’s Rexton military vehicles South Korea’s once domestically focused automakers are making significant inroads into the global defense sector,…

    Hyundai, Kia, Military, Seoul
  • S.Korea’s Lee to make diplomatic debut at G7 after phone call with Trump

    Jun 8, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee to make diplomatic debut at G7 after phone call with Trump

    South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung (left) holds his first phone call with Trump on June 6,2025 (Courtesy of AFP…

    Alberta, Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, Seoul
  • IVE’s Rei Captivates in L’OFFICIEL Singapore x Polo Ralph Lauren June-July 2025 Cover Preview

    Jun 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Rei Captivates in L’OFFICIEL Singapore x Polo Ralph Lauren June-July 2025 Cover Preview

    Photo Credits: L’OFFICIEL Singapore. Starship Entertainment IVE’s Rei graces the June-July 2025 cover pictorial of L’OFFICIEL Singapore, collaborating with the…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul
  • US monitors NPS, sovereign funds in expanded currency oversight

    Jun 6, 2025
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    US monitors NPS, sovereign funds in expanded currency oversight

    On June 5, South Korean won hit a seven-month high to the US dollar Washington will strengthen its monitoring of…

    Donald Trump, financial crisis, germany, Japan, purpose, Seoul
  • STRADVISION Partners with Arm to Drive the Future of AI-Defined Vehicles

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    STRADVISION Partners with Arm to Drive the Future of AI-Defined Vehicles

    Founded in 2014, STRADVISION is an automotive industry pioneer in artificial intelligence-based vision perception technology for ADAS. The company is…

    automotive, Seoul, Tokyo
  •  ILLIT Unveils Captivating Third Mini Album “bomb” with Brand Film, Sparking Excitement for Upcoming K-Pop Events

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
     ILLIT Unveils Captivating Third Mini Album “bomb” with Brand Film, Sparking Excitement for Upcoming K-Pop Events

    Photo Credits: BE:LIFT South Korea’s rising K-pop sensation ILLIT has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul
  • Call of Duty 2026 rumored to be set in Korea

    Jun 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Call of Duty 2026 rumored to be set in Korea

    TL;DR The next Call of Duty will be called Modern Warfare 사 (number 4? or character for “death”?). And it’s…

    Seoul
  • LG Display to invest $500 mn to boost smaller OLED output

    Jun 5, 2025
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    LG Display to invest $500 mn to boost smaller OLED output

    LG Display’s exhibition booth at SID 2025, the world’s largest display industry trade show LG Display Co., the world’s No.…

    automotive, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Seoul, TCL
  • In Seoul, once-rising art hub feels pinch of global strains  

    Jun 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    In Seoul, once-rising art hub feels pinch of global strains  

    2023 Kiaf Seoul x Frieze Seoul at COEX, Seoul Sept. 6-10, 2023  In Seoul’s Hannam district, the storefront that once…

    Contemporary Korean Art, fail, Kia, Korean Art, Seoul
  • Markets in honeymoon with Lee: Kospi, won rally; bond yields spike

    Jun 5, 2025
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    Markets in honeymoon with Lee: Kospi, won rally; bond yields spike

    President Lee Jae-myung hosts his first cabinet meeting on June 5, 2025 South Korea’s financial markets showed strong gains on…

    driver, Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea signs definitive $19 bn Czech nuclear plant deal after twists and turns

    Jun 5, 2025
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    Korea signs definitive $19 bn Czech nuclear plant deal after twists and turns

    Nuclear power plants in the Czech Republic South Korea has secured its most significant nuclear export deal in over a…

    KT, Politics, Seoul, travel
  • CJ Foodville goes global from in-flight meals to Starbucks breads

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ Foodville goes global from in-flight meals to Starbucks breads

    On June 4, CJ Foodville opened Tous Les Jours-Sunway Pyramid in Malaysia (Courtesy of CJ Foodville) CJ Foodville Co., a…

    Cheese, Korean Food, LG, Seoul, Shopping
  • Lee acquires military control as S.Korean president, begins appointments

    Jun 4, 2025
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    Lee acquires military control as S.Korean president, begins appointments

    The Office of the President raises the presidential flag after Lee Jae-myung as elected as South Korea’s new president Lee…

    Democracy, Donald Trump, Japan, Lawmakers, Military, North Korea, Seoul
  • KT&G seeks $200 mn acquisition of Nordic nicotine pouch maker

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KT&G seeks $200 mn acquisition of Nordic nicotine pouch maker

    Swedish nicotine sachets (Courtesy of Getty Images) KT&G Corp. is in talks to acquire a leading nicotine pouch company in…

    driver, Japan, KT, KT&G, Seoul
  • South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    Jun 3, 2025
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    South Korea’s liberal Lee Jae-myung leads presidential vote – exit poll

    South Korea’s liberal politician Lee Jae-myung has two thumbs up after his last campaign on June 2, 2025, in Seoul…

    Democracy, Discussion, Donald Trump, fail, family, Japan, Lawmakers, martial law, Military, North Korea, Pyongyang, Scandal, Seoul, Survey
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Latest Korean News

  • Samsung, SK face new pressure to expand investment in USJuly 10, 2026
    Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are facing renewed pressure to… Read more: Samsung, SK face new pressure to expand investment in US
  • Korea Times webinar offers foreign students strategies for landing internshipsJuly 10, 2026
    The Korea Times held an online seminar Thursday for international… Read more: Korea Times webinar offers foreign students strategies for landing internships
  • Incheon offers subsidies to foreign, domestic investors to spur job growthJuly 10, 2026
    Facing a cooling global economy and shifting supply chains, the… Read more: Incheon offers subsidies to foreign, domestic investors to spur job growth
  • Barbie Hsu’s ex-husband says he’ll respect DJ Koo’s inheritance share as estate process moves forwardJuly 10, 2026
    The legal process for handling the estate of late Taiwanese… Read more: Barbie Hsu’s ex-husband says he’ll respect DJ Koo’s inheritance share as estate process moves forward
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    As Venezuela recovers from a devastating earthquake, Naver is stepping… Read more: Naver donates $300,000 for Venezuela earthquake relief

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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