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  • China-Japan Tensions Escalate Over Rare Earth Elements: What’s Impact on Korea?

    Jan 7, 2026
    in News
    China-Japan Tensions Escalate Over Rare Earth Elements: What’s Impact on Korea?

    Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held a summit meeting on the occasion of the…

    automotive, Japan, Medical, Military, study, travel
  • BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Jan 5, 2026
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    BTS’s Jin Shines in Marie Claire Korea x FRED Jewelry Super Covers — A New Era of Elegance and Emotional Power

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea – FRED Jewelry – Big Hit Music BTS’s Jin Returns — Radiant, Refined, and Reimagined…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, study
  • Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Jan 3, 2026
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    Jungkook for Rolling Stone x Calvin Klein: Where Minimalist Steel Meets Pop Iconography in a Singular Calvin Klein-Inflected Narrative

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Calvin Klein. BigHit Music Directing a single image into a movementIn December 2025, Jungkook of BTS…

    BTS, Celebrity, Japan, study
  • Mingyu in Dior’s Dreamscapes: A January 2026 Esquire Hong Kong X Dior Pictorial for a New Era of Shadow-Luxe Couture

    Jan 2, 2026
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    Mingyu in Dior’s Dreamscapes: A January 2026 Esquire Hong Kong X Dior Pictorial for a New Era of Shadow-Luxe Couture

    Photo Credits: Esquire Hong Kong Dior Pledis Entertainment Editorial feature Opening mood and framingIn a moment when fashion shoots are…

    Ewha, study
  • Postmenopausal women prefer slender, bearded men over youthful or muscular types

    Jan 2, 2026
    in News
    Postmenopausal women prefer slender, bearded men over youthful or muscular types

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. A new study suggests that women’s preferences in men may shift significantly after…

    Medical, study
  • Cadmium Warning for Korean Tea

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Cadmium Warning for Korean Tea

    So prop 65 warnings are something you normally just ignore, but this one specifically calls out cadmium, which IS something…

    study, Warning
  • LNGSHOT Unveils SHOT CALLERS: Teaser Images Signal a Bold Debut, Mapping Creative Direction, Milestones, and a Visual Launchpad for the EP

    Jan 2, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    LNGSHOT Unveils SHOT CALLERS: Teaser Images Signal a Bold Debut, Mapping Creative Direction, Milestones, and a Visual Launchpad for the EP

    Photo Credits: MOREVISION “This teaser is the roadmap for LNGSHOT’s future—one image, one beat, one story at a time.” Teaser…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, study
  • JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Jan 1, 2026
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    JENNIE of BLACKPINK on V Magazine’s V158 Spring Preview 2026: Milestones, Mood Boards, and a Vision-Forward Pictorial

    Photo Credits: V Magazine ODD ATELIER A Magazine Cover Moment ReimaginedJENNIE returns to the magazine cover with a decisive stance…

    history, LG, Photography, Seoul, study
  • TEMPEST Makes a Motion-Forward Debut in ELLE Man Vietnam 2026 Pictorial—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Digital-First Fashion Narrative

    Dec 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TEMPEST Makes a Motion-Forward Debut in ELLE Man Vietnam 2026 Pictorial—Milestones, Creative Direction, and a Digital-First Fashion Narrative

    Photo Credits: ELLE Man Vietnam YH Entertainment (YH엔터테인먼트) TEMPEST arrives on ELLE Man Vietnam 2026 with a digital-first pictorial preview that…

    history, K-pop, KT, Seoul, study
  • [NEW YEAR POLL] Foreign residents say Korea feels like ‘temporary home’

    Dec 31, 2025
    in News
    [NEW YEAR POLL] Foreign residents say Korea feels like ‘temporary home’

    Many foreign residents here do not see Korea as a place where they can realistically build a long-term life, a…

    Cultural Diversity, Koreans, study
  • Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Aura Entertainment There is a moment in every rising idol’s career when image stops merely…

    BTS, Fame, history, K-pop, Seoul, study
  • Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Dec 30, 2025
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    Bae Jinyoung’s Silent Thunder: Inside Rolling Stone Korea’s Issue No.16 Pictorial Dreamscape

    Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea Aura Entertainment There is a moment in every rising idol’s career when image stops merely…

    BTS, Fame, history, K-pop, Seoul, study
  • CRAVITY’s 2026 Fan-Con “VITY FESTA” in Seoul: History, Discography, Venue Details at Olympic Hall on Feb 7 & 8, 2026 with ticket details

    Dec 29, 2025
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    CRAVITY’s 2026 Fan-Con “VITY FESTA” in Seoul: History, Discography, Venue Details at Olympic Hall on Feb 7 & 8, 2026 with ticket details

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment Cravity returns to Seoul for a dedicated fan-con titled “VITY FESTA” in 2026, delivering two performances…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, study, Subway, Survey
  • Joohoney’s Crimson Rebirth: The Vogue of Madness in MONSTA X’s 2nd Mini Album ‘光 (INSANITY)’ — A Study in Red, Rhythm, and Reinvention

    Dec 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Joohoney’s Crimson Rebirth: The Vogue of Madness in MONSTA X’s 2nd Mini Album ‘光 (INSANITY)’ — A Study in Red, Rhythm, and Reinvention

    Photo Credit: Starship Entertainment Joohoney’s INSANITY: A Red-Hued Milestone in MONSTA X’s Creative Evolution The Fire That Breathes Fashion Joohoney…

    BTS, Japan, study
  • Han Yujin’s Allure Korea Cover: The Art of Modern Luxury in December 2025

    Dec 23, 2025
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    Han Yujin’s Allure Korea Cover: The Art of Modern Luxury in December 2025

    Photo Credits: Allure Korea WAKEONE Management Han Yujin, the magnetic presence of ZEROBASEONE, has once again captivated the fashion world…

    K-pop, Stress, study
  • Winter in Full Bloom: aespa’s Ice-Meets-Iridescence Glow for ELLE Korea x espoir’s Digital December Pictorial”

    Dec 22, 2025
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    Winter in Full Bloom: aespa’s Ice-Meets-Iridescence Glow for ELLE Korea x espoir’s Digital December Pictorial”

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea espoir SM Entertainment When aespa’s Winter steps into frame for ELLE Korea’s December 2025 digital cover with espoir, it’s less a…

    K-pop, Metaverse, Mystery, study
  • 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
  • ‘Kimchi’s effect goes this far?’: Study finds it not only boosts immunity but fine-tunes it

    Dec 20, 2025
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    ‘Kimchi’s effect goes this far?’: Study finds it not only boosts immunity but fine-tunes it

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As seasonal respiratory infections such as colds and influenza increasingly overlap, attention is…

    Kimchi, study
  • How do people become tour staff members?

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Like do they go to school to study something for it/get a degree in something such as music business? How…

    study
  • Nazi Germany donated copies of Mein Kampf to Seoul Imperial University in 1941 to teach Korean students “the great path of building a New World Order”

    Dec 15, 2025
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    Nazi Germany donated copies of Mein Kampf to Seoul Imperial University in 1941 to teach Korean students “the great path of building a New World Order”

    This February 1941 Keijō Nippo article documents something that is rarely discussed in the history of colonial-era Korea: the active,…

    germany, history, Japan, Politics, Seoul, study
  • Gov’t pushes system to allow foreigners to use public transit with credit cards

    Dec 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) — The government has begun reviewing a system that would allow foreign tourists to use buses…

    Seoul, study, Subway
  • Work and study space in Seoul

    Dec 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Work and study space in Seoul

    You in Seoul? This is my work and study cafe. 5,900Won for 24 hours use, unlimited coffee https://maps.app.goo.gl/3SaxKEvyYdUH2MEWA submitted by…

    coffee, Seoul, study
  • MEOVV’s Anna Dazzles in a Triple Vision of Elegance for Marie Claire Korea x Buccellati January 2026 Cover Preview

    Dec 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV’s Anna Dazzles in a Triple Vision of Elegance for Marie Claire Korea x Buccellati January 2026 Cover Preview

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Buccellati The Black Label As Marie Claire Korea enters 2026, the magazine ushers in a new chapter of refined…

    Seoul, study
  • Shin Soohyun of UKISS Unveils ‘Gray.’: A Deep Dive into His Sophisticated Solo Comeback and Conceptual Artistry

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Shin Soohyun of UKISS Unveils ‘Gray.’: A Deep Dive into His Sophisticated Solo Comeback and Conceptual Artistry

    Photo Credits: Tango Music (South Korea) UKISS’s Shin Soohyun is set to make a stylish comeback with his new mini album,…

    K-pop, study
  • Winter’s Quiet Flame: Nana and Calvin Klein Rewrite Minimal Sensuality for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s Digital Future

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Winter’s Quiet Flame: Nana and Calvin Klein Rewrite Minimal Sensuality for Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s Digital Future

    Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment Korea Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Calvin Klein For Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s December 2025 digital cover, Nana steps…

    Photography, study, travel
  • SAY MY NAME Returns with &Our Vibe: Arcade Vibes, Fresh Teasers, and Eight-Member Energy

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SAY MY NAME Returns with &Our Vibe: Arcade Vibes, Fresh Teasers, and Eight-Member Energy

    Photo Credits: iNKODE Entertainment SAY MY NAME is back with their third EP, &Our Vibe, and the group is once…

    K-pop, LG, study
  • P1Harmony’s Intak Shines in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 Cover: A Study in Modern Masculinity and Style

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    P1Harmony’s Intak Shines in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 Cover: A Study in Modern Masculinity and Style

    Photo Credits: Men’s FOLIO Malaysia FNC Entertainment P1Harmony’s Intak takes center stage in MEN’S FOLIO Malaysia’s December 2025/January 2026 issue,…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography, study
  • ‘Stop It With The Sufferway’: Seoul City to Upgrade 5 Worst Transfer Stations

    Dec 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    ‘Stop It With The Sufferway’: Seoul City to Upgrade 5 Worst Transfer Stations

    136 thousand and 866 people. This is the average number of daily passengers who passed through the ticket gates of…

    fail, Seoul, study, Subway
  • Recruiting participants for research study on Korean media fans of color

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We’re conducting a research study about Korean media fans of color. If you consider yourself a fan, not just someone…

    K-pop, study
  • Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Inside FIFTY FIFTY’s Bold and Elegant Arena Homme+ Korea December 2025 Pictorial: Styling, Hair & Makeup Spotlight on K-pop’s Fashion-Forward Girl Group Comeback Impact

    Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea ATTRAKT In the crisp pages of Arena Homme+ Korea’s December 2025 issue, FIFTY FIFTY emerges…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, study, Tokyo
  • 🐳💜PSYCHOLOGY STUDY!💜🐳 [Scientific research publication] focus group discussing experiences of being an army, identity, cultural exchange & BTS (Ages 18+, worldwide)

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    as OT7 return again for individual and group activities, an exciting new psychology research project is on the horizon! 💜…

    BTS, Question, study
  • BTS Jin Illuminates SPUR Magazine January 2026 Covers with FRED Jewelry: A Masterclass in Quiet Luxury and Contemporary Elegance

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS Jin Illuminates SPUR Magazine January 2026 Covers with FRED Jewelry: A Masterclass in Quiet Luxury and Contemporary Elegance

    Photo Credits: SPUR Magazine FRED Jewelry BIGHIT MUSIC BTS’s Jin, ever the epitome of refined modernity, graces the covers of…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, study
  • Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Every November, South Korea comes to a standstill for its infamous college entrance exam. Shops are shut, flights are delayed…

    BBC, family, history, Korean History, Korean Language, Question, Seoul, study
  • Found my grandfather’s Jokbo, need help identifying how old it is and translating notes in Classical Chinese cursive.

    Nov 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Found my grandfather’s Jokbo, need help identifying how old it is and translating notes in Classical Chinese cursive.

    I recently discovered my grandfather’s original Haeju Oh Clan Jokbo (족보), I contacted the clan organization in Korea, and they…

    family, study
  • Dreams Draped in Style: Chuei Liyu of BOYS II PLANET Illuminates Marie Claire Korea’s November 2025 Digital Pictorial with Transformative Visuals and Mystique

    Nov 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Dreams Draped in Style: Chuei Liyu of BOYS II PLANET Illuminates Marie Claire Korea’s November 2025 Digital Pictorial with Transformative Visuals and Mystique

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea MNet A Pictorial Steeped in Narrative: From Survival Stage to Fashion’s Forefront Chuei Liyu’s meteoric…

    Gen Z, K-drama, study
  • Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Chinese high rollers lift Korean casino operators’ profits in Q3

    Paradise City, a casino resort near Incheon International Airport South Korea’s casino operators reported solid third-quarter earnings, supported by a…

    Busan, Chinese Tourists, Japan, Jeju, Justice, Lotte, Seoul, study, Tourism
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Latest Korean News

  • BOK chief to attend G20, IMF-WBG meetings in WashingtonApril 12, 2026
    Korea’s top central banker will attend a meeting of the… Read more: BOK chief to attend G20, IMF-WBG meetings in Washington
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    Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. nominee Shin Hyun-song suggested that… Read more: BOK governor nominee signals prolonged rate pause as policy seen near neutral level
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    Hyundai Motor’s potential success in China will depend on the… Read more: Price competitiveness key to Hyundai Motor’s China comeback
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    With the June 3 local elections nearing, the superintendent race… Read more: Aging candidate pool in superintendent race raises concerns over lack of younger leadership

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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