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  • IDID Redefines K-pop Style in Esquire Korea’s July 2025 Digital Pictorial

    Jun 19, 2025
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    IDID Redefines K-pop Style in Esquire Korea’s July 2025 Digital Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment IDID, the seven-member K-pop boy group under Starship Entertainment, is making headlines with their stylish appearance…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • LE SSERAFIM Unveils MY MELODY & KUROMI Concept Photos for Japan 4th Single “DIFFERENT” Amid Rising Fan Excitement

    Jun 18, 2025
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    LE SSERAFIM Unveils MY MELODY & KUROMI Concept Photos for Japan 4th Single “DIFFERENT” Amid Rising Fan Excitement

    Photo Credits: SOURCE MUSIC LE SSERAFIM has unveiled a fresh wave of excitement among fans with the release of concept…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • J-Hope Unveils Stunning ‘Charm of HOPE’ & ‘Killin’ It Girl’ Concept Photos Ahead of New Projects

    Jun 17, 2025
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    J-Hope Unveils Stunning ‘Charm of HOPE’ & ‘Killin’ It Girl’ Concept Photos Ahead of New Projects

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT MUSIC BTS’s vibrant rapper and dancer, J-Hope, has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • Kiss of Life Unveils Bold New Look in Esquire Korea June 2025 Pictorial

    Jun 17, 2025
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    Kiss of Life Unveils Bold New Look in Esquire Korea June 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea. S2 Entertainment Kiss of Life, the rising K-pop girl group, has taken center stage in Esquire…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • KATSEYE Unveils “Gabriela” Concept for BEAUTIFUL CHAOS EP: Fans React to Stunning Visuals and New Artistic Direction

    Jun 17, 2025
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    KATSEYE Unveils “Gabriela” Concept for BEAUTIFUL CHAOS EP: Fans React to Stunning Visuals and New Artistic Direction

    Photo Credit: HYBE. Geffen Records KATSEYE’s much-anticipated second EP, “BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,” is creating a wave of excitement across the K-pop…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • US, South Korea talks scrapped after Trump cuts G7 short

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US, South Korea talks scrapped after Trump cuts G7 short

    The two leaders were expected to discuss tariffs, defense cost-sharing and regional security ALBERTA, Calgary – A planned meeting between…

    Alberta, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • Aespa’s Giselle Unveils Effortless Elegance in 女友BELLA+ June 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Aespa’s Giselle Unveils Effortless Elegance in 女友BELLA+ June 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: 女友BELLA China. SM Entertainment Aespa’s Giselle is making headlines once again, this time as the featured star of…

    Discussion, K-pop, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • Korean vs international popularity – the trend has shifted/expanded

    Jun 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I want to re-visit this topic – an interesting topic to me as a dinasour kpop fan (yup as early…

    BTS, Japan, KT, Social Media
  • MONSTA X Unveils Striking Allure Korea July 2025 Covers and Teases Exciting Summer Plan

    Jun 16, 2025
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    MONSTA X Unveils Striking Allure Korea July 2025 Covers and Teases Exciting Summer Plan

    Photo Credits: ALLURE Korea. Starship Entertainment MONSTA X has once again proven their status as global trendsetters with the preview…

    K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • JISOO Teams Up with Cartier for ELLE Korea’s July 2025 Cover: Exclusive Look at BLACKPINK Star’s Latest Pictorial

    Jun 16, 2025
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    JISOO Teams Up with Cartier for ELLE Korea’s July 2025 Cover: Exclusive Look at BLACKPINK Star’s Latest Pictorial

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. YG Entertainment JISOO, the beloved vocalist of BLACKPINK, is making headlines once again as the cover…

    K-drama, K-pop, Social Media
  • ZEROBASEONE’s Gyuvin Stuns in CHIC Magazine July 2025 Pictorial: A Rising Star’s Journey and Group Achievements

    Jun 15, 2025
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    ZEROBASEONE’s Gyuvin Stuns in CHIC Magazine July 2025 Pictorial: A Rising Star’s Journey and Group Achievements

    Photo Credits: CHIC Magazine. WAKEONE Entertainnent In the July 2025 issue of CHIC Magazine, ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Gyuvin delivers a memorable…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    Jun 15, 2025
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    K-pop pilgrimage boosts Seoul ahead of BTS comeback

    A banner featuring BTS member Jimin was displaced on a building near HYBE headquarters in Yongsan on June 11 With…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Naver, Seoul, Social Media, Suga, travel
  • Ateez Origins — A mini bio of Yeosang for Yeosang’s Birthday

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Last year I posted a mini bio post on Seonghwa for his birthday. The post was well received so I…

    Busan, Chuseok, Discussion, Ewha, fail, family, history, Japan, Lotte, New Law, Parents, Pohang, POSCO, purpose, Seoul, Social Media, study, Subway, travel
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jun 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • BTS J-Hope and GloRilla Drop “Killin’ It Girl”: Fans React to Electrifying Collaboration and Global Tour Buzz

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: HYBE BTS’s J-Hope has once again taken the music world by storm with the release of his latest…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Military, Social Media
  • Fromis_9 Unveils Stunning ‘From Our 20’s’ Concept Photos Ahead of 6th Mini Album Release

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Fromis_9 Unveils Stunning ‘From Our 20’s’ Concept Photos Ahead of 6th Mini Album Release

    Photo Credits: PLEDIS Entertainment Fromis_9, the beloved K-pop girl group under PLEDIS Entertainment, has set the internet abuzz with the…

    Fame, K-pop, Social Media
  • KATSEYE’s Rise to Global Fame: Secrets Behind Their International Appeal

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE’s Rise to Global Fame: Secrets Behind Their International Appeal

    Photo Credits: HYBE and Geffen Records KATSEYE has rapidly risen to prominence in the K-pop world, captivating fans both in…

    Advice, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • IVE’s Liz Unveils New Summer Look in PowerCircles Magazine June 2025 Exclusive

    Jun 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Liz Unveils New Summer Look in PowerCircles Magazine June 2025 Exclusive

    Photo Credits: PowerCircles Magazine Starship Entertainment IVE’s Liz is making waves across Asia as she graces the solo cover of…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • IZ*ONE’s IZNA Dazzles in ELLE Japan June 2025: Exclusive Photoshoot, Group Insights, and Fan Reactions

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IZ*ONE’s IZNA Dazzles in ELLE Japan June 2025: Exclusive Photoshoot, Group Insights, and Fan Reactions

    Photo Credits: ELLE Japan. WakeOne Entertainment, The June 2025 issue of ELLE Japan has set social media abuzz with its…

    BTS, germany, Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • SEVENTEEN Jun Captivates in Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China June 2025 Cover Story

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SEVENTEEN Jun Captivates in Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China June 2025 Cover Story

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Men China. Pledis Entertainment Fans of SEVENTEEN and fashion enthusiasts alike are buzzing with excitement as…

    Discussion, Social Media
  • Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump’s eldest son invokes ‘Rooftop Koreans’ — LA Korean community responds: “Do not exploit our trauma”

    As protests against the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants continued for a fourth day in Los Angeles (LA), the…

    Donald Trump, Ewha, Korean American, Koreans, Protest, purpose, Social Media
  • Moonbyul in KNIGHT Magazine’s June 2025 Pictorial as MAMAMOO Continues to Impress Fans

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Moonbyul in KNIGHT Magazine’s June 2025 Pictorial as MAMAMOO Continues to Impress Fans

    Photo Credits: KNIGHT Magazine China. RBW (short for Rainbow Bridge World) Moonbyul, the multi-talented rapper and performer from MAMAMOO, is once again…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • 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
  • Some of your idols look their age and that’s okay

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So many people not just here but all over social media genuinely think once someone is over the age of…

    Social Media
  • Kaokao help

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! I recently bought something on Global Bunjang from the seller wtd22, but I can’t contact them because the Global…

    Kakao, Social Media
  • Weekly Social Media Thread

    Jun 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…

    KT, Social Media
  • IVE’s Rei Captivates in Dazed Korea June 2025 Pictorial: Latest Photoshoot, Group Updates, and What’s Next

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Rei Captivates in Dazed Korea June 2025 Pictorial: Latest Photoshoot, Group Updates, and What’s Next

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea. Starship Entertainment Rei, a standout member of the powerhouse K-pop group IVE, is making waves with…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • Kang Daniel Unveils ‘Glow to Haze’ Mini Album: Release Date, Track List, and Tour Updates for 2025

    Jun 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Kang Daniel Unveils ‘Glow to Haze’ Mini Album: Release Date, Track List, and Tour Updates for 2025

    Photo Credits: ARA (아티스틱라운드얼라이언스) Kang Daniel is set to make waves this June with the release of his highly anticipated…

    K-pop, Social Media
  • TXT’s Beomgyu Captivates in Kodak Apparel for W Korea June 2025 and Shares Exciting Group Updates

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TXT’s Beomgyu Captivates in Kodak Apparel for W Korea June 2025 and Shares Exciting Group Updates

    Photo Credits: Kodak Apparel. W Korea. BigHit Music TXT’s Beomgyu is turning heads once again, this time as the face…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • GISELLE of aespa Captivates in Marie Claire Korea June 2025 Issue as Group Prepares for Major Global Events

    Jun 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    GISELLE of aespa Captivates in Marie Claire Korea June 2025 Issue as Group Prepares for Major Global Events

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea. LOEWE. SM Entertainment GISELLE, a standout member of the global K-pop sensation aespa, has graced…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • K-Pop Group i-DLE Captivates in ELLEgirl Japan May 2025 Pictorial and Gears Up for Exciting New Era

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Group i-DLE Captivates in ELLEgirl Japan May 2025 Pictorial and Gears Up for Exciting New Era

    Photo Credits: Ellegirl Japan. Cube Entertainment In the dazzling world of K-pop, i-DLE continues to capture attention, this time gracing…

    BTS, Fame, family, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media, Suga
  • P1Harmony Stuns in Rolling Stone Korea Pictorial and Announces 2025 World Tour

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    P1Harmony Stuns in Rolling Stone Korea Pictorial and Announces 2025 World Tour

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. FNC Entertainment P1Harmony is captivating fans once again, this time gracing the pages of Rolling…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • American teacher in South Korea compares school lunch to U.S.—’Grotesque’

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    American teacher in South Korea compares school lunch to U.S.—’Grotesque’

    An American working as a teacher in South Korea has shared photographs showing how different school lunches are there to…

    daegu, Pork, Question, Social Media, Stress, Suga
  • No one I hate more than bg obsessed gg fans playing fake feminist

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    They really have the most surface level shallow understanding of feminism and are so dumb that they have me nearly…

    Feminism, Social Media
  • Rising J-Pop Group aoen Captivates with Debut Single ‘青い太陽 (The Blue Sun)’ and Striking Night Concept Photos

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rising J-Pop Group aoen Captivates with Debut Single ‘青い太陽 (The Blue Sun)’ and Striking Night Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: HYBE Entertainment Emerging onto the vibrant J-Pop scene, aoen has officially made their debut with the mesmerizing single…

    BTS, Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, Social Media
  • BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Jun 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS 2025 FESTA: Jin & j-hope Reunite in Striking Hoseokjin Photos as Group Comeback Plans Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music BTS fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as the group unveils the much-anticipated “Hoseokjin…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Seoul, Social Media
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  • Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  August 25, 2025
    KPOT promotional picture on the company website (Courtesy of KPOT) … Read more: Korean dining chains sweep across US, boon for K-sauce  
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    Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press… Read more: BOK unlikely to get ahead of the curve to cut rates before US Fed: KED economists
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    Democratic Party leader Jung Cheong-rae (center in the front row)… Read more: S.Korea passes tougher corporate law reform, adopts cumulative voting

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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