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  • Listening to old BTS makes me nostalgic lol

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay, so once in a few months I go through HYBE Label account and look at the most popular videos…

    BTS, LG, Stress
  • ITZY thanks MIDZYS for TNVS 1st win today!!!

    Nov 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    FROM ITZY’S BUBBLE: YEJI 🫧 update [21.11.25]: “MIDZY! Thank you so much for making us win first place today. I’m…

    Stress
  • The way teenage Kpop fans talk about Katseyes “musical identity” like theyre seasoned producers is honestly so cringe 😭

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Do I like the new song? Heeeeeeeeell no. But their experimentation doesnt bother me. Theyre still rookies. If they want…

    BTS, Question, Stress
  • How Seoul’s quiet legal machine beats Lone Star in two-decade battle

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    How Seoul’s quiet legal machine beats Lone Star in two-decade battle

    Chung Hong-sik, deputy minister and director general for international legal affairs at the Ministry of Justice, speaks at a government…

    Justice, KT, request, Seoul, Stress
  • Korea Inc. braces for ‘new normal’ of weak won as majority sees 2026 FX above 1,400 won

    Nov 19, 2025
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    Korea Inc. braces for ‘new normal’ of weak won as majority sees 2026 FX above 1,400 won

    A currency exchange rate sign board in Seoul shows the Korean won continues to fall versus the dollar on Nov.…

    driver, Samyang, Seoul, Stress, Survey
  • From founders to successors, S. Korea’s PE firms turn to younger bench for next phase

    Nov 17, 2025
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    From founders to successors, S. Korea’s PE firms turn to younger bench for next phase

    (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s private equity industry, now in its 20th year, is entering a pivotal leadership transition…

    Lotte, Stress
  • Highway Reverie: Inside CLASS:y’s ‘Hitchhiking’ Concept Shoot—A High-Fashion Tale of Freedom, Cinematic Narrative, and Visual Rebellion

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Highway Reverie: Inside CLASS:y’s ‘Hitchhiking’ Concept Shoot—A High-Fashion Tale of Freedom, Cinematic Narrative, and Visual Rebellion

    Photo Credits: K-Tigers CLASS:y, the genre-blurring K-pop ensemble celebrated for their aesthetic audacity, have delivered a cinematic visual feast in…

    BTS, Curiosity, Discussion, K-pop, LG, Stress, travel
  • ‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution

    Nov 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution

    At the height of the #MeToo movement in 2018, South Korea changed its workplace law to require companies to take…

    Discrimination, Discussion, fail, Japan, Seoul, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Stress, Survey
  • Generational Rifts: The Mockery of ‘Young Forty (영포티)’

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, there’s been considerable discourse around generational rifts, especially pronounced among men. Here is a recent article from Joonang Ilbo…

    coffee, Controversy, fail, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, Stress
  • Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    Nov 4, 2025
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    Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    On September 21, during the “Supreme People’s Assembly,” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that “North Korea and South Korea…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Politics, purpose, Stress, Tourism
  • From aircraft to royalty, asset-backed finance reshapes private credit investing

    Nov 4, 2025
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    From aircraft to royalty, asset-backed finance reshapes private credit investing

    The Korea Economic Daily hosted the global investment conference ASK 2025 at Conrad Seoul on Oct. 29-30 Asset-backed finance (ABF)…

    BTS, Seoul, Stress, Survey
  • Real estate credit, secondaries to anchor Korean LPs’ property strategies in 2026

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Real estate credit, secondaries to anchor Korean LPs’ property strategies in 2026

    Senior portfolio managers from Korean pension funds and insurance firms discuss their investment strategies during a panel session at ASK…

    Discussion, Hyundai, Stress
  • Two bidders join race for Homeplus, improving prospects for M&A

    Oct 31, 2025
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    Two bidders join race for Homeplus, improving prospects for M&A

    Homeplus. Homeplus Co., a South Korean hypermarket operator under court-led rehabilitation, has drawn letters of intent (LOIs) from two bidders, …

    fail, Stress, study
  • Korean LPs seek to diversify private debt assets, prioritize liquidity over yields

    Oct 30, 2025
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    Korean LPs seek to diversify private debt assets, prioritize liquidity over yields

    Senior portfolio managers from Korean pension funds and insurance firms share their investment strategies during a panel session at ASK…

    Hyundai, Military, request, Samsung, Seoul, Stress
  • Seoul, Washington strike tariff deal, agree on $200 billion cash investment cap

    Oct 29, 2025
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    Seoul, Washington strike tariff deal, agree on $200 billion cash investment cap

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shakes hands with US President Donald Trump after presenting him with a replica of…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, North Korea, Seoul, Stress
  • Blackstone, Partners Group, Ares, Neuberger Berman named S.Korean LPs’ top private equity, private debt managers

    Oct 27, 2025
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    Blackstone, Partners Group, Ares, Neuberger Berman named S.Korean LPs’ top private equity, private debt managers

    Chief investment officers of Korean pension funds and insurance companies speak at the ASK investment conference in May 2025 Blackstone…

    KT, Medical, Stress, Survey
  • Era of Korea discount gone; Kospi breaks above 4,000 barrier as ‘K-premium’ age dawns

    Oct 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    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
  • SUNGHOON (ENHYPEN) Steps Into the Spotlight as MUSINSA China’s Newest Brand Ambassador, Capturing Youthful Elegance with Effortless Edge

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SUNGHOON (ENHYPEN) Steps Into the Spotlight as MUSINSA China’s Newest Brand Ambassador, Capturing Youthful Elegance with Effortless Edge

    Photo Credits: MUSINSA China BELIFT LAB ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon has officially become the newest brand ambassador for MUSINSA China, marking another…

    K-pop, Social Media, Stress
  • US, S.Korea wrap up high-level tariff talks; test of political will in Trump, Lee’s hands

    Oct 23, 2025
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    US, S.Korea wrap up high-level tariff talks; test of political will in Trump, Lee’s hands

    South Korea’s Presidential Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom (center) and Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan (right) leave the Commerce Department building after…

    Donald Trump, Japan, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • Babymonster encore was amazing, they deserve praise

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Babymonster just got their first ever win with we go up and watch the encore, while I am not a…

    Stress
  • “Vital Check” by Kik5o & AleXa is my most favorite kpop female collab in recent years

    Oct 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not familiar with Kik5o’s work but I tuned in when it was released because it was AleXa’s first release…

    Stress
  • President Lee Jae-Myung: “Games Are Not Addictive Substances, but a Cultural Industry.”

    Oct 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    President Lee Jae-Myung: “Games Are Not Addictive Substances, but a Cultural Industry.”

    https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=310388 On the 15th, President Lee Jae-myung stated, “The government’s goal is to make Korea a global cultural industry powerhouse,…

    Seoul, Stress, study
  • 6 out of 10 Korean teachers cite parent complaints as main source of stress: study

    Oct 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    6 out of 10 Korean teachers cite parent complaints as main source of stress: study

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

    Stress, study
  • How can I get my Certificate of Foreign Registration (외국인등록 사실증명서) during chuseok

    Oct 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Do you know if there is any open immigration office or place where I could get my Certificate of Foreign…

    Chuseok, Stress
  • Where did Hyundai Infracore get the technology to create the DV27K, the fully Korean domestic engine in the K2 tank?

    Oct 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When the South Korean K2 Black Panther tank was conceptualized in the late 1990s, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD)…

    fail, germany, history, Hyundai, Military, Stress
  • Thinking about moving closer to family

    Oct 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I currently live in America and am married with a disabled younger sister who is dependent on me. Me and…

    Advice, family, Stress
  • South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea to share monthly FX intervention data with US

    (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea and the US struck a new foreign-exchange policy accord that officials in Seoul said could…

    germany, Japan, Seoul, Stress
  • US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    US confirms B-1 visa, ESTA use for Korean engineers after Georgia detention

    South Korean and US officials discuss visa issuance for Koreans working in the US following the September detention of Korean…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • I wonder if foreign idols find the conservative culture in Korea very difficult to adjust to.

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Korea has quite a conservative culture in general, at least from what I observed whilst travelling there. Great respect is…

    Discrimination, LG, LGBTQ+, Protest, Scandal, Sex, Stress, Teenager, travel
  • S.Korea’s Lee presses US Treasury Secretary Bessent on ‘rational’ tariff deal, currency swap line

    Sep 25, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee presses US Treasury Secretary Bessent on ‘rational’ tariff deal, currency swap line

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during their meeting at the South Korean permanent…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, request, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • K-pop icons Stray Kids, Le Sserafim to headline launch of new presidential pop culture committee

    Sep 24, 2025
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    K-pop icons Stray Kids, Le Sserafim to headline launch of new presidential pop culture committee

    K-pop icons Stray Kids South Korea’s Presidential Pop Culture Committee, co-chaired by JYP Entertainment founder and producer Jin-young Park, will…

    K-drama, K-pop, Naver, Stress
  • MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Golden Goose. The Black Label. Under the crisp transition of September, MEOVV’s Anna emerges as the…

    Curiosity, KT, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Stanning a mid tier group is the best decision I ever made!

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I recently been discovering groups that aren’t considered mainstream or from the big 4 companies. LET ME JUST SAY…

    BTS, LG, Peace, Stress
  • Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Sep 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Redefining Wellness: Baekhyun, Jungwoo, NMIXX, and Riwoo Come Together for Esquire Korea’s October 2025 Issue

    Photo Credits: KOZ Entertainment. Geffen Records. SM Entertainment. JYP Entertainment The studio was buzzing on the day of Esquire Korea’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Stress
  • Trump to visit South Korea for APEC summit, meet President Lee

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Trump to visit South Korea for APEC summit, meet President Lee

    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) took office in June 2025 US President Donald Trump will visit South Korea…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Question, Seoul, Stress
  • From ARMY to EXOL: The wildest fandom jump I’ve ever made

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay, so let me preface this by saying the reason I’m making this comparison is because BTS and EXO were…

    BTS, Scandal, Stress
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Latest Korean News

  • SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026November 20, 2025
    SK Hynix’s DRAM plant in Icheon SK Hynix Inc., a… Read more: SK Hynix to ramp up 1c DRAM production 8-fold in 2026
  • Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal planNovember 20, 2025
    (Courtesy of Yonap) The Korean won fell to its weakest… Read more: Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan
  • S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt statusNovember 20, 2025
    The National Pension Service is South Korea’s largest institutional investor… Read more: S.Korea’s NPS gets $7.8 mn in refund after Sweden grants long-sought tax-exempt status
  • Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting sharesNovember 20, 2025
    One of container ships built by Samsung Heavy Industries (Courtesy… Read more: Samsung Heavy lands nearly $1.4 bn box-ship deal, boosting shares
  • Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOENovember 20, 2025
    (Courtesy of Samsung Display) Samsung Display Co., the panel-making arm… Read more: Samsung Display prevails in OLED patent battle with China’s BOE

Latest Community Feeds

  • How good you think a song is is not how much you like it.December 3, 2025
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  • Korea upsets again! Korea 🇰🇷 v China 🇨🇳 | Extended Highlights | FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian QualifiersDecember 2, 2025
  • Pinkbloods, how do you feel about SM’s current performance from a business/musical aspect?December 2, 2025
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  • APT’s Success is nothing less than a mega-hit.December 2, 2025
  • Can someone explain to me how tripleS have such a big fandom?December 2, 2025
  • Rosè ttte longevity in korea. It is the highest charting song by soloist on apple music korea yearly chart surpassing her own song APT.December 2, 2025
  • What’s a kpop generalization or stereotype do you believe in?December 2, 2025
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  • How much do you think Reddit being a mainly English speaking platform affects our perceptions of a group’s global popularity?December 2, 2025
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  • Newly declassified Russian records reveal more Japanese murders of Koreans in 1945.The number of Koreans forcibly mobilized to Sakhalin is at least 16,000. The rate of non-returns among forcibly mobilized Koreans, including those who went missing,is significantly higher at 34.3%than in other regionsDecember 2, 2025
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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