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  • V BTS Vogue Japan 2026: Style Evolution, Beauty Endorsements, and the Cinematic Pictorial​

    Dec 25, 2025
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    V BTS Vogue Japan 2026: Style Evolution, Beauty Endorsements, and the Cinematic Pictorial​

    Photo Credit: Vogue Japan BigHit Music V: BTS’s Fashion Muse Shines in Vogue Japan BTS’s V (Kim Taehyung) continues to…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Chi Liyu Shines Beyond Sound: Inside Her Defining Kitto Magazine Pictorial and the 2025 Creative Direction That Redefines K-pop Artistry

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Chi Liyu Shines Beyond Sound: Inside Her Defining Kitto Magazine Pictorial and the 2025 Creative Direction That Redefines K-pop Artistry

    Photo Credits: Kitto Magazine FNC Entertainment Chuei Liyu: Poise, Power, and a New K-pop Aesthetic For the December 2025 cover…

    Fame, K-pop, Seoul
  • Last food in Korea for a while

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Last food in Korea for a while

    Flying back home, my mom made me gimbap to eat on the KTX to Seoul. Then at the ICN KAL…

    Bibimbap, KT, Seoul
  • From Seoul to Paris: How K-pop Idols Are Redefining Luxury Fashion Collaborations

    Dec 25, 2025
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    From Seoul to Paris: How K-pop Idols Are Redefining Luxury Fashion Collaborations

    “This is what the future of fashion sounds like.”​ In the ever-evolving world of global fashion, the lines between music,…

    BTS, Demographics, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Social Media
  • Why Korean food is so different from Chinese or Japanese food: a cuisine shaped by scarcity, not abundance (feat. my dinner)

    Dec 25, 2025
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    Why Korean food is so different from Chinese or Japanese food: a cuisine shaped by scarcity, not abundance (feat. my dinner)

    https://preview.redd.it/dm1yjlj6va9g1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44e89d5e0c70394d60652151d335a163125e2a94 Hello from Seoul. I took this photo of my dinner a few days ago—Suyuk-gukbap (boiled pork soup), Sundae (Korean…

    history, Japan, Kimchi, Korean Food, Pork, Seoul, Suga
  • Yuta (NCT) Redefines Self with ‘PERSONA’ — A Singular Blend of Art, Identity, and Venomous Allure in His First Full Album

    Dec 24, 2025
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    Yuta (NCT) Redefines Self with ‘PERSONA’ — A Singular Blend of Art, Identity, and Venomous Allure in His First Full Album

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Yuta’s Moment of Metamorphosis In PERSONA, Yuta steps out from NCT’s synchronized world into his own cinematic…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Had a surreal experience at Seoul Land

    Dec 24, 2025
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    Had a surreal experience at Seoul Land

    My wife was tied up with work yesterday, so I took my daughter to Seoul Land in Gwacheon by myself.…

    Koreans, Seoul
  • Sullyoon of NMIXX Shines in Marie Claire Korea x Onitsuka Tiger January 2026 Pictorial—Youth, Heritage, and Motion

    Dec 24, 2025
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    Sullyoon of NMIXX Shines in Marie Claire Korea x Onitsuka Tiger January 2026 Pictorial—Youth, Heritage, and Motion

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Onitsuka Tiger JYP Entertainment Sullyoon Steps Into 2026: Style, Confidence, and Motion The start of…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • STAYC’s Yoon Shines in GQ Korea’s January 2026 Issue: A High-Fashion Editorial Breakdown

    Dec 23, 2025
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    STAYC’s Yoon Shines in GQ Korea’s January 2026 Issue: A High-Fashion Editorial Breakdown

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea High Up Entertainment STAYC’s Yoon has stepped into the spotlight of GQ Korea’s January 2026 issue,…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Seoul City’s new income model offers ‘Stepping Stone’ out of poverty

    Dec 23, 2025
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    Seoul City’s new income model offers ‘Stepping Stone’ out of poverty

    submitted by /u/Fine-Cucumber8589 [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • Visiting Seoul for 5 days in February, what to try?

    Dec 23, 2025
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    I’ll be visiting Seoul for the first time from Australia and was wondering if anyone had recommendations for restaurants and…

    Pork, Seoul
  • Chuu Unlocks a New Era in K-pop Aesthetics with ‘XO, My Cyberlove’: A Visionary Dive into Digital Emotion and Post-Human Glamour

    Dec 22, 2025
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    Chuu Unlocks a New Era in K-pop Aesthetics with ‘XO, My Cyberlove’: A Visionary Dive into Digital Emotion and Post-Human Glamour

    Photo Credits: ATRP Chuu’s upcoming 1st Full Album “XO, My Cyberlove” is not merely a musical comeback—it’s a full-fledged artistic statement. The…

    K-pop, LG, Seoul
  • How much do we need for food in Seoul?

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Me and a friend of mine are in our 30s. We are both planning a trip to Seoul and will…

    Seoul
  • Stray Kids’ HAN Sets His Own Pace in GQ Korea’s January 2026 HOKA Editorial: Fur Bombers, Performance Sneakers

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Stray Kids’ HAN Sets His Own Pace in GQ Korea’s January 2026 HOKA Editorial: Fur Bombers, Performance Sneakers

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea JYP Entertainment Stray Kids’ HAN steps into GQ Korea’s January 2026 pages not just as an…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • Juyeon’s GQ Korea 2025 Cover: Balenciaga Football Series Meets K-pop Royalty

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Juyeon’s GQ Korea 2025 Cover: Balenciaga Football Series Meets K-pop Royalty

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea ONE Hundred Entertainment Lee Juyeon’s digital cover for GQ Korea’s January 2025 “Men of the Year”…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • MPMG WEEK 2026 “BLUE OCEAN” Global Music Audition: How Indie Artists Can Apply Online and Perform Live in Seoul’s New Wave Showcase

    Dec 21, 2025
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    MPMG WEEK 2026 “BLUE OCEAN” Global Music Audition: How Indie Artists Can Apply Online and Perform Live in Seoul’s New Wave Showcase

    Photo Credits: MPMG In 2026, Seoul’s indie music scene is gearing up for a fresh surge of new talent as…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Seoul, travel
  • Yuna x VIEWMAP: The 250730 Glasses Shoot That Redefined K-Pop Fashion and Elevated Eyewear Editorial Style

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Yuna x VIEWMAP: The 250730 Glasses Shoot That Redefined K-Pop Fashion and Elevated Eyewear Editorial Style

    Photo Credits: VIEWMAP JYP Entertainment The collaboration between Yuna (ITZY) and VIEWMAP for the 250730 Yuna x VIEWMAP glasses shoot…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Photography, Seoul, study
  • STAYC Races Into Japan With “STAY ALIVE” Showcase Live At KT Zepp Yokohama 2026

    Dec 21, 2025
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    STAYC Races Into Japan With “STAY ALIVE” Showcase Live At KT Zepp Yokohama 2026

    Photo Credits: HighUp Entertainment STAYC’s first full-length Japanese album, “STAY ALIVE,” is setting the stage for a high-voltage night in…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • President Lee proposes returning unconverted NK prisoners via China

    Dec 21, 2025
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    President Lee proposes returning unconverted NK prisoners via China

    President Lee Jae Myung on Friday raised exploring the possibility of repatriating long-term unconverted prisoners in South Korea to North…

    North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul
  • Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Dec 21, 2025
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    Close Your Eyes Shines as Billboard’s K-Pop Rookie of the Month: Breaking Boundaries and Capturing Hearts

    Photo Credits: Billboard UNCORE Close Your Eyes has made a striking impact on the global K-pop scene, recently being honored…

    driver, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, travel
  • 82MAJOR Roars Into 2026 With 5th Concert “BEBEOM: BE THE TIGER” At Blue Square SOL Travel Hall

    Dec 20, 2025
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    82MAJOR Roars Into 2026 With 5th Concert “BEBEOM: BE THE TIGER” At Blue Square SOL Travel Hall

    Photo Credits: Great M Entertainment 82MAJOR are stepping into 2026 with teeth bared and claws out, unveiling their 5th concert…

    Japan, K-pop, purpose, Seoul, travel
  • Pope Leo XIV names new auxiliary bishop at Suwon diocese

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Pope Leo XIV names new auxiliary bishop at Suwon diocese

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Jermanus Kwak Jin-sang as an auxiliary bishop of the Suwon Diocese in South Korea,…

    Seoul
  • ‘From Manchester United prodigy to K League leader’: Jesse Lingard wraps up his Korea chapter

    Dec 20, 2025
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    ‘From Manchester United prodigy to K League leader’: Jesse Lingard wraps up his Korea chapter

    “I have been so happy here. It has been a fantastic two years.” With those words, Jesse Lingard, captain of…

    Seoul
  • High-profile K-drama couple Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a marry after 10-year relationship

    Dec 20, 2025
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    High-profile K-drama couple Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a marry after 10-year relationship

    Actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a, one of the entertainment industry’s most high-profile couples, tied the knot Saturday after a…

    family, K-drama, Seoul
  • Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Senate confirms Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Korean American official as assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs,…

    Korean American, Military, North Korea, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • Seoul’s streetcars: Between tradition and progress – The Korea Times

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Seoul’s streetcars: Between tradition and progress – The Korea Times

    submitted by /u/Movie-Kino [link] [comments]

    Seoul
  • President Lee: Corrupt Inner Circle Controls Financial Holding Companies

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    President Lee: Corrupt Inner Circle Controls Financial Holding Companies

    The logos of the nation’s top four financial holding companies (BusinessKorea DB) President Lee Jae Myung strongly criticized the appointment…

    Controversy, Nvidia, Putin, Question, Seoul
  • Korea-U.S. FTA Meeting Postponed Over Digital Regulation Dispute

    Dec 20, 2025
    in News
    Korea-U.S. FTA Meeting Postponed Over Digital Regulation Dispute

    Yeo Han-gu (right), chief negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources’ Trade Negotiation Headquarters, and Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade…

    Coupang, Donald Trump, Seoul
  • ILLIT Shines in HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Holiday Edition: A High-Fashion Pictorial Review

    Dec 20, 2025
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    ILLIT Shines in HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Holiday Edition: A High-Fashion Pictorial Review

    Photo Credits: HIGHSNOBIETY Japan Valentino Belift Lab ILLIT’s appearance on the cover of HIGHSNOBIETY Japan’s Issue 15 Holiday Edition, in…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL: VVUP, BIBI, SHINee Taemin, LNGSHOT & More – Full Artist Lineup, Group Members, and DJ Highlights

    Dec 20, 2025
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    2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL: VVUP, BIBI, SHINee Taemin, LNGSHOT & More – Full Artist Lineup, Group Members, and DJ Highlights

    Photo Credits: 88rising. World Kpop Festival The 2025 Seoul Con x WORLD K-POP FESTIVAL is shaping up to be one…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, Subway, travel
  • Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut: Nam Joo-hyuk [Korean actor] and the New Dawn of Fashion in 2026

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut: Nam Joo-hyuk   [Korean actor] and the New Dawn of Fashion in 2026

    Photo Credits: DIOR Nam Joo-hyuk Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut for spring/summer 2026 is a quiet revolution in fashion—a seamless blend…

    history, Seoul
  • I wish the split up of TVXQ never happened

    Dec 20, 2025
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    I’ve been a fan of TVXQ for the last few months and the more I learned about their history and…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul
  • 62% Demand Special Counsel for Unification Church Allegations as President Lee Jae-myung’s Approval Holds at 55%

    Dec 19, 2025
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    62% Demand Special Counsel for Unification Church Allegations as President Lee Jae-myung’s Approval Holds at 55%

    A public opinion survey revealed that 62% of citizens believe a special counsel should be appointed to investigate allegations of…

    Busan, daegu, Seoul, Survey
  • Billboard’s Best K-Pop Albums of 2025: Staff Picks

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I know there will be pitchforks raised by people online since this ranking is bound to get a lot of…

    K-pop, LG, Question, Seoul
  • Homeless memorial commemorates 435 deaths in Seoul over last year – The Korea Times

    Dec 18, 2025
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    Homeless memorial commemorates 435 deaths in Seoul over last year – The Korea Times

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

    Seoul
  • ILLIT’s MINJU Radiates Star Power on Marie Claire Korea January 2026 Covers: A Breakthrough Moment in Style and Identity

    Dec 18, 2025
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    ILLIT’s MINJU Radiates Star Power on Marie Claire Korea January 2026 Covers: A Breakthrough Moment in Style and Identity

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Belift Lab ILLIT MINJU — A Defining Moment in the Spotlight When Marie Claire Korea…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, KT, Seoul
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Latest Korean News

  • Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)February 21, 2026
    According to Walter Hillier, the British consul to Korea from… Read more: Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 3)
  • Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean OlympianFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong became South… Read more: Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong becomes most decorated S. Korean Olympian
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    MILAN — South Korea seized the silver medal in the… Read more: S. Korea wins silver in men’s short track relay
  • Short tracker bids adieu to Olympics after record-setting runFebruary 21, 2026
    South Korean short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong bid… Read more: Short tracker bids adieu to Olympics after record-setting run
  • S. Korean short trackers win gold, silver in women’s 1,500mFebruary 21, 2026
    MILAN — Short track speed skaters Kim Gil-li and Choi… Read more: S. Korean short trackers win gold, silver in women’s 1,500m

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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