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  • Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Feb 12, 2026
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    Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Boucheron SUBLIME After School’s Nana graces the February 2026 digital cover of Marie Claire Korea…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Lee in diplomatic conundrum after Japan election

    Feb 9, 2026
    in News
    Lee in diplomatic conundrum after Japan election

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) scored a sweeping victory in elections to fill the parliament’s lower…

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Feb 8, 2026
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    TRENDZ’s ‘Kart Racer’: High‑Speed Concept Photos Power A Bright 2026 Era

    Photo Credits: Global H Media Starting Line: A New TRENDZ Era TRENDZ launch 2026 with the digital single ‘Kart Racer’,…

    Crime, driver, germany, Japan, Photography, Tokyo
  • Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Jan 31, 2026
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    Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Photo Credits:  Cosmopolitan China  Cube Ent Esquire Hong Kong TEAM WANG and 88rising Esquire Korea SM Ent KQ Entertainment egoENT Cosmopolitan Indonesia There’s a…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • VVUP Ignites Global Stage: Cosmo Indonesia Jan 2026 Digital Cover Exclusive

    Jan 24, 2026
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    VVUP Ignites Global Stage: Cosmo Indonesia Jan 2026 Digital Cover Exclusive

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Indonesia. EgoENT Entertainment VVUP graces Cosmopolitan Indonesia’s January 2026 digital cover, marking a pivotal milestone in their…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, KT, Tokyo
  • Korean Companies Entering Japan Hit ‘All-Time High Amid US-China Rivalry

    Jan 3, 2026
    in News
    Korean Companies Entering Japan Hit ‘All-Time High Amid US-China Rivalry

    Economic contact points between South Korea and Japan are expanding, ranging from consumer goods to semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI)…

    CJ Cheiljedang, Global Expansion, history, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Korea Development, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • STAYC Races Into Japan With “STAY ALIVE” Showcase Live At KT Zepp Yokohama 2026

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

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

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • ILLIT Shines in HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Holiday Edition: A High-Fashion Pictorial Review

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

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

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • ILLIT Shine Beyond the Moment — HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Reveal a Fearless, Fashion‑Forward Vision for the Holidays

    Dec 12, 2025
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    ILLIT Shine Beyond the Moment — HIGHSNOBIETY Japan x Valentino Reveal a Fearless, Fashion‑Forward Vision for the Holidays

    Photo Credits: HIGHSNOBIETY. BELIFT LAB ILLIT x Valentino: A Vision Defined by Youth and Bold Elegance Rising K‑pop sensation ILLIT take their…

    Gen Z, Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • What’s a powerful photo in K-pop history?

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The image is TVXQ’s performance at Tokyo Dome in 2009. They performed here for 2 days during “The Secret Code…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Nov 27, 2025
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    Feeldog Digital Single TOO GOOD Concept Photo Sparks K-Pop Buzz – Release Dec 3

    Photo Credits: Galactika Records Feeldog, the multifaceted artist formerly of UNB and BIGSTAR, has fans buzzing with the unveiling of…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • 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
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    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
  • A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Nov 26, 2025
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    A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Photo Credits: H&P Entertainment Junhee’s Background and History Park Junhee, known mononymously as Junhee, is a renowned South Korean singer,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Nov 26, 2025
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    2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Marking a memorable milestone, 2PM’s Jang Wooyoung commemorates his decade-long solo career in Japan with the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Nov 25, 2025
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    ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Photo Credits: Numéro TOKYO WAKE ONE ZB1, the rising K-pop sensation, is captivating fans once again with a stunning preview…

    history, Japan, K-pop, k-pop merchandise, Tokyo
  • Need to talk for a project

    Nov 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hllliii yall, im a pakistani University student. And i have a University proiect regarding business Communicatior that requires us to…

    Tokyo
  • Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Yen’s slide pushes Korean won to a 7-month low amid worries over Japan’s fiscal plan

    (Courtesy of Yonap) The Korean won fell to its weakest level in seven months on Thursday, weighed down by a…

    Japan, Tokyo, Warning
  • Won tumbles to last year’s political crisis level; BOK chief vows to intervene if needed

    Nov 12, 2025
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    Won tumbles to last year’s political crisis level; BOK chief vows to intervene if needed

    The won closed at a seven-month low versus the US dollar on Wednesday in Seoul The South Korean won slid…

    Japan, martial law, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Koreans’ Cambodia fears drive surge in Korea-Japan airfares as travelers shun SE Asia

    Nov 5, 2025
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    Koreans’ Cambodia fears drive surge in Korea-Japan airfares as travelers shun SE Asia

    A check-in counter at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport is crowded with travelers Fears over travel to Cambodia, dubbed…

    Japan, Koreans, Naver, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • i-dle Miyeon Enchants with “MY, Lover” 2nd Mini Album: A Stylish Cinematic Journey in “Say My Name”

    Nov 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    i-dle Miyeon Enchants with “MY, Lover” 2nd Mini Album: A Stylish Cinematic Journey in “Say My Name”

    Photo Credits: Cube Entertainment i-dle’s Miyeon returns with her deeply emotive second mini album, “MY, Lover,” featuring the title track…

    K-pop, Perspectives, Tokyo
  • XLOV’s ‘UXLXVE’ Concept Photos Unveil a Bold, Charismatic New Era in K-Pop Fashion and Styling

    Nov 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XLOV’s ‘UXLXVE’ Concept Photos Unveil a Bold, Charismatic New Era in K-Pop Fashion and Styling

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment The highly anticipated first mini album ‘UXLXVE’ by rising K-pop group XLOV arrives with a striking…

    K-pop, Military, Tokyo
  • aespa Ningning and Yanan (PENTAGON) Shine in Futuristic and Elegant Styles for ELLE China Style Awards 2025 80th Anniversary Pictorial

    Nov 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    aespa Ningning and Yanan (PENTAGON) Shine in Futuristic and Elegant Styles for ELLE China Style Awards 2025 80th Anniversary Pictorial

    Photo Credits: ELLE China SM Entertainment Cube Entertainment The ELLE China Style Awards 2025 marked a special milestone with its…

    Military, Tokyo
  • NEXZ ignites Dazed Korea November 2025 with futuristic youth style, bold fashion blends, and refined, edgy hair & makeup artistry in iconic pictorial

    Nov 1, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NEXZ ignites Dazed Korea November 2025 with futuristic youth style, bold fashion blends, and refined, edgy hair & makeup artistry in iconic pictorial

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea JYP Entertainment Sony Music Japan The November 2025 issue of Dazed Korea spotlights the rising K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, Military, Tokyo
  • How a Japanese artist depicted Korean envoys (Joseon Tongsinsa) visiting Japan.

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How a Japanese artist depicted Korean envoys (Joseon Tongsinsa) visiting Japan.

    The Joseon Tongsinsa were large-scale diplomatic and cultural exchange missions dispatched from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty to Japan. The term tongsinsa…

    history, Imjin War, Japan, Joseon, Peace, purpose, request, Tokyo, travel
  • TWICE’s Momo Captivates on ELLE Korea’s D Edition Covers & Pictorial with Onitsuka Tiger’s Bold Tokyo-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Collection

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWICE’s Momo Captivates on ELLE Korea’s D Edition Covers & Pictorial with Onitsuka Tiger’s Bold Tokyo-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Collection

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Onitsuka Tiger JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Momo shines brilliantly on the October 2025 ELLE Korea D Edition…

    Japan, K-pop, Military, Tokyo
  • Inside the Korea-U.S. trade deal: Why Seoul believes it got a better deal than Tokyo

    Oct 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Inside the Korea-U.S. trade deal: Why Seoul believes it got a better deal than Tokyo

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

    Seoul, Tokyo
  • AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO Summit

    Oct 29, 2025
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    AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO Summit

    Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), gives a speech during the APEC CEO Summit at Gyeongju Art Center…

    BTS, Deloitte, Donald Trump, history, Hyundai, Japan, KCC, LG, Nvidia, Pohang, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Trump to hold bilateral summits with Lee, Xi in South Korea ahead of APEC Gyeongju

    Oct 24, 2025
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    Trump to hold bilateral summits with Lee, Xi in South Korea ahead of APEC Gyeongju

    US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hold their summit meeting in Washington, D.C. in August…

    Busan, Discussion, Donald Trump, Japan, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • RIIZE is doing very well, even without the Western market

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    writing this as a korean-australian fan of riize, i’m pretty familiar with how the group’s perceived both inside and outside…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Mami Kataoka, director of the Mori Art Museum and chair of Roppongi Art Night’s executive committee  Under the neon canopy…

    Busan, history, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Art, LG, Perspectives, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Hyundai, Kia to take fresh crack at Japan market, ‘graveyard for imported vehicles’

    Oct 22, 2025
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    Hyundai, Kia to take fresh crack at Japan market, ‘graveyard for imported vehicles’

    Hyundai Motor’s mini SUV Casper South Korea’s two largest automakers, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., are making a bold…

    Busan, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, KT, purpose, Tokyo
  • Terrified by rumors of forced labor conscription under the Imperial Army, young Korean women rushed into marriages to escape, prompting officials to hold April 1944 press conference to deny and deflect

    Oct 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Terrified by rumors of forced labor conscription under the Imperial Army, young Korean women rushed into marriages to escape, prompting officials to hold April 1944 press conference to deny and deflect

    This is a 1944 article featuring a damage-control press conference held by Imperial Japanese authorities to publicly address growing panic…

    Controversy, Discrimination, Japan, Koreans, Military, Sex, Tokyo
  • In the Brooklyn of Seoul, K-eyewear brands battle for global attention

    Oct 19, 2025
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    In the Brooklyn of Seoul, K-eyewear brands battle for global attention

    Seongsu-dong, Seoul  Once home to shoe factories and metal workshops, Seongsu in eastern Seoul has reinvented itself as the city’s…

    Japan, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo, Tourism
  • S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korea’s beauty devices on roll on highest foreign medical spending

    5th PharmaResearch Global Symposium (Courtesy of PharmaResearch) Shares of South Korea’s beauty device makers are soaring as foreign visitors flock…

    Celebrity, Japan, LG, Medical, Samsung, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Seoul hotel prices soar to record highs as tourist boom overwhelms supply

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Seoul hotel prices soar to record highs as tourist boom overwhelms supply

    In Seoul, even a hotel room costing 1 million won ($705) a night is hard to come by. From five-star…

    LG, Lotte, Lotte World, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Korea Investment & Securities partners with J.P. Morgan to expand global reach

    Oct 16, 2025
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    Korea Investment & Securities partners with J.P. Morgan to expand global reach

    Korea Investment & Securities CEO Kim Sung-hwan (left) shakes hands with Dan Watkins, CEO of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Asia…

    Discussion, Seoul, Tokyo
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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