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  • NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence) chip platform ‘Vera Rubin’ at CES 2025, an annual consumer…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap

    Jan 6, 2026
    in News
    SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap

    SK Hynix closed at 726,000 won (approximately $504) on Jan.6, up 30,000 won (4.17%) from the previous trading day. (Photo…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung, SK Hynix to beat TSMC in gross profit margin for memory business

    Dec 22, 2025
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    submitted by /u/snowfordessert [link] [comments]

    Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Electronics Overtakes Micron to Reclaim Second Place in HBM Market

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Samsung Electronics Overtakes Micron to Reclaim Second Place in HBM Market

    Samsung Electronics pushed out Micron Technology and reclaimed second place in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market in the third…

    Ewha, history, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Emergency Measures by FX Authorities as Exchange Rate Returns to Martial Law Levels: “Expansion of Forward FX Position”

    Dec 20, 2025
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    Emergency Measures by FX Authorities as Exchange Rate Returns to Martial Law Levels: “Expansion of Forward FX Position”

    The government will partially ease the regulations on forward foreign exchange position, which is one of the tools for managing…

    fail, Hyundai, martial law, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Government Urges Large Exporters to Stabilize Won Amid Rising Rates

    Dec 16, 2025
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    Government Urges Large Exporters to Stabilize Won Amid Rising Rates

    As the exchange rate has recently soared, the government summoned executives from major domestic export companies in semiconductors, automobiles, and…

    Hyundai, Kia, request, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • SK Hynix reaps largest benefits from H200 export approval

    Dec 12, 2025
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    SK Hynix reaps largest benefits from H200 export approval

    submitted by /u/self-fix [link] [comments]

    SK Hynix
  • SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026

    Nov 20, 2025
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    SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026

    SK Hynix’s DRAM plant in Icheon SK Hynix Inc., a crucial supplier of high-bandwidth memory to Nvidia Corp.’s artificial-intelligence processors,…

    Nvidia, purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • ASML, Samsung, SK Hynix expected to deepen chip technology cooperation

    Nov 12, 2025
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    ASML, Samsung, SK Hynix expected to deepen chip technology cooperation

    ASML’s high NA EUV machine (Courtesy of ASML)  ASML Holding NV, the Dutch tech giant and sole producer of extreme…

    Hwaseong, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung weighs 2026 Galaxy price hike on global memory shortage

    Nov 11, 2025
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    Samsung weighs 2026 Galaxy price hike on global memory shortage

    Galaxy S25 Ultra models (Courtesy of Samsung Electronics)  Samsung Electronics Co. is considering raising prices on its upcoming Galaxy S26…

    purpose, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Electronics reinforces control tower with 1st leadership change in 8 years

    Nov 7, 2025
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    Samsung Electronics reinforces control tower with 1st leadership change in 8 years

    Park Hak Kyu heads the Devices Solutions’ corporate management office at Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Co. has replaced the chief…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Micron’s reported HBM4 delay could cede AI chip advantage to Samsung and SK Hynix

    Nov 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Micron’s reported HBM4 delay could cede AI chip advantage to Samsung and SK Hynix

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

    Samsung, SK Hynix
  • Kospi tumbles on AI bubble fears; short-selling adds to market strain

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Kospi tumbles on AI bubble fears; short-selling adds to market strain

    Kospi ends at 4,004.42, down 2.9%, on Nov. 5, 2025, marking its steepest drop in three months (Courtesy of Yonhap)…

    Japan, LG, LG CNS, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Warning
  • Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    Nov 3, 2025
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    Kospi’s record run draws foreign bulls back to Seoul

    The Kospi hit a fresh historic high of 4,221.87, up 2.8%, on Nov. 3, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) Foreign investment…

    Donald Trump, driver, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, LG Innotek, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea’s NPS posts record 20% return, driven by Kospi rally; performance beats global rivals

    Nov 2, 2025
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    S.Korea’s NPS posts record 20% return, driven by Kospi rally; performance beats global rivals

    The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run pension fund and the country’s largest institutional investor, has posted a record…

    driver, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Nvidia strikes AI alliance with S.Korea, pledges 260,000 GPUs worth $9.8 billion by 2030

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Nvidia strikes AI alliance with S.Korea, pledges 260,000 GPUs worth $9.8 billion by 2030

    Nvidia pledges to supply 260,000 GPUs to the South Korean government and Korea’s large companies GYEONGJU – Nvidia Corp. has…

    automotive, Hyundai, Japan, Naver, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peak

    Oct 29, 2025
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    JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peak

    The Kospi ends at a new all-time highh 4,081.15 on Oct. 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) JP Morgan raised its…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Naver, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • SK Hynix’s Q3 profit surge to record $7.9 bn on AI-driven chip demand

    Oct 29, 2025
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    SK Hynix’s Q3 profit surge to record $7.9 bn on AI-driven chip demand

    SK Hynix Inc. reported record earnings for the third quarter, with operating profit surpassing 10 trillion won ($7 billion) for…

    history, Nvidia, purpose, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Era of Korea discount gone; Kospi breaks above 4,000 barrier as ‘K-premium’ age dawns

    Oct 27, 2025
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    Era of Korea discount gone; Kospi breaks above 4,000 barrier as ‘K-premium’ age dawns

    The Kospi stock index closes up 2.6% at a fresh record high of 4,042.8 on Oct. 27, 2025, led by…

    Chuseok, driver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Stress
  • Singapore’s family offices increasingly interested in investments in Korea

    Oct 27, 2025
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    Singapore’s family offices increasingly interested in investments in Korea

    Luminas Financial CEO Sen Sui delivers a keynote speech at ASK Singapore 2025 on Oct. 27, 2025 in Singapore (Photo…

    Affinity, Discussion, family, Inheritance Tax, Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kospi enters uncharted territory, powered by Samsung, SK Hynix, other blue-chip stocks

    Oct 24, 2025
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    Kospi enters uncharted territory, powered by Samsung, SK Hynix, other blue-chip stocks

    The Kospi stock index closes up 2.5% at a fresh record high of 3,941.59 on Oct. 24, 2025, led by…

    Hyundai, Japan, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Nvidia’s Huang to join Samsung, SK, Hyundai chiefs for government-led AI talks

    Oct 23, 2025
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    Nvidia’s Huang to join Samsung, SK, Hyundai chiefs for government-led AI talks

    Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang is set to meet with South Korean government officials and the heads of…

    Discussion, Hyundai, KCC, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Korea’s Kospi swings from most heavily sold to market darling; Samsung, SK Hynix lead bull charge

    The Kospi closed up 1.56% at a fresh record high of 3,883.68 on Wednesday. The tech-heavy Kosdaq finished up 0.76%…

    Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Medical, Politics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, Survey, Tourism
  • Palliser Capital sees LG Chem as most discounted Korean stock, lifting shares

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Palliser Capital sees LG Chem as most discounted Korean stock, lifting shares

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) Activist fund Palliser Capital said on Tuesday that LG Chem Ltd. trades at a 74% discount…

    family, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea’s Kospi now world’s top-performing index as chip rally powers record highs

    Oct 21, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Kospi now world’s top-performing index as chip rally powers record highs

    South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index surged past 3,800 points, cementing its position as the world’s best-performing major stock market this…

    Japan, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • SemiFive, TeraView to raise up to $120 mn in Korea IPOs amid chip boom

    Oct 20, 2025
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    SemiFive, TeraView to raise up to $120 mn in Korea IPOs amid chip boom

    (Courtesy of SemiFive)  SemiFive Inc. and TeraView Holdings Plc, semiconductor-related companies backed by US and UK shareholders, are set to…

    Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Who’s who of global corporate titans to gather in Gyeongju for APEC CEO Summit

    Oct 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Who’s who of global corporate titans to gather in Gyeongju for APEC CEO Summit

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (center) meets with Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee (left) and SK Chairman Chey Tae-won at the…

    Donald Trump, KCC, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • World’s first leveraged SK Hynix ETF debuts in Hong Kong

    Oct 16, 2025
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    World’s first leveraged SK Hynix ETF debuts in Hong Kong

    A leveraged exchange-traded fund tracking SK Hynix Inc. began trading in Hong Kong on Thursday, marking the world’s first such…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Oct 16, 2025
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    South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago

    Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (from left to…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, LG, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung to buy ASML’s most advanced lithography tools to rival TSMC

    Oct 15, 2025
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    Samsung to buy ASML’s most advanced lithography tools to rival TSMC

    A EUV trainer explains the system to trainees at ASML Samsung Electronics Co., a leading memory chipmaker, is making a…

    Hwaseong, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Oct 15, 2025
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    S.Korea to leap to Asia’s No.2 industrial gas market by 2035: Air Liquide

    Air Liquide’s East Asia Pacific Cluster CEO Park Il-yong (Courtesy of Air Liquide) South Korea, home to the world’s top…

    Hyundai, Japan, Lotte, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung’s operating profit hits 3-year high in Q3 on AI-driven memory chip boom

    Oct 14, 2025
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    Samsung’s operating profit hits 3-year high in Q3 on AI-driven memory chip boom

    Samsung Electronics Co. reported a much stronger-than-expected third-quarter profit, which is also its biggest in three years, driven by a…

    Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Kospi surges past 3,600 for 1st time in post-holiday catch-up rally

    Oct 10, 2025
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    Kospi surges past 3,600 for 1st time in post-holiday catch-up rally

    (Courtesy of Yonhap news) South Korea’s stock market extended its record-breaking run on Friday, surging past the 3,600-point mark for…

    Chuseok, Donald Trump, history, Japan, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    Oct 9, 2025
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    Foreign investors reap big rewards from bets on Korean chipmakers

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Foreign investors have emerged as the standout winners in South Korea’s equity market this year, as…

    Chuseok, CJ Cheiljedang, Hyundai, Japan, Kakao, LG, LG Electronics, Naver, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • Samsung, SK Hynix to enjoy major boon from OpenAI-AMD chip pact

    Oct 9, 2025
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    Samsung, SK Hynix to enjoy major boon from OpenAI-AMD chip pact

    Screenshot captured from OpenAI website  Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. are poised to ride a fresh wave of…

    Chuseok, Korean Semiconductor, Nvidia, Putin, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
  • Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio

    Oct 3, 2025
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    Samsung Asset retains top rank on Q3 asset league table with $71 bn ETF portfolio

    Samsung Asset Management launches the world’s first US metaverse ETF on the Nasdaq in December 2021 South Korea’s asset management…

    Metaverse, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix
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Latest Korean News

  • Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026January 6, 2026
    LG Electronics’ home robot ‘CLOi’ organizes towels at the LG… Read more: Physical AI War Begins: Robots Steal Spotlight at CES 2026
  • OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?January 6, 2026
    Domestic automotive and battery companies receiving U.S. Inflation Reduction Act… Read more: OECD Exempts U.S. Firms from Global Minimum Tax: Benefiting Korean Companies?
  • AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIAJanuary 6, 2026
    Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, holds an AMD Ryzen AI… Read more: AMD Unveils AI Rack ‘Helios’ for First Time at CES 2026, Challenging NVIDIA
  • NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 DominanceJanuary 6, 2026
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds the next-generation AI (artificial intelligence)… Read more: NVIDIA’s Mass-production of ‘Vera Rubin’ to Intensify Memory Giants’ Competition for HBM4 Dominance
  • SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market CapJanuary 6, 2026
    SK Hynix closed at 726,000 won (approximately $504) on Jan.6,… Read more: SK Hynix Surpasses Japan’s No. 1 Toyota in Market Cap

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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