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  • Spotify Unveils ‘My Spotify’ Campaign Featuring Peggy Gou, Zion.T, and Danny Ko [PRESS RELEASE]

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Spotify Unveils ‘My Spotify’ Campaign Featuring Peggy Gou, Zion.T, and Danny Ko [PRESS RELEASE]

    Campaign celebrates personalized listening experiences through artist-led storytelling andiconic Spotify features SEOUL – August 11, 2025: Spotify, the world’s most…

    Advertisement, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • CORTIS Unleashes Youthful Energy with ‘GO!’ Music Video: Meet BIGHIT MUSIC’s Bold Next Boy Group

    Aug 11, 2025
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    CORTIS Unleashes Youthful Energy with ‘GO!’ Music Video: Meet BIGHIT MUSIC’s Bold Next Boy Group

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT MUSIC CORTIS, the newest boy group from BIGHIT MUSIC, has set the K-pop world abuzz with the…

    K-pop, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Nayeon Embodies Next-Gen Style in GROVE’s Breakthrough Brand Ambassador Partnership

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Nayeon Embodies Next-Gen Style in GROVE’s Breakthrough Brand Ambassador Partnership

    Photo Credits: GROVE Fashion. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Nayeon has been appointed as the new Ambassador of the emerging fashion brand…

    Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Whee In Launches Her First Solo Asia Fan-Con Tour ‘OWHEECE’ with a Chic Office-Inspired Concept and Exclusive Dates

    Aug 10, 2025
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    Whee In Launches Her First Solo Asia Fan-Con Tour ‘OWHEECE’ with a Chic Office-Inspired Concept and Exclusive Dates

    Photo Credits: Around US Entertainment 2025 marks a major milestone for Whee In, the celebrated MAMAMOO vocalist, as she embarks…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Aug 10, 2025
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    ITZY Announces Exciting 4th Fan Meeting with First Tokyo Dates and Retro-Themed Teaser Posters

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment. Warner Music Japan ITZY is set to deepen their connection with fans through their highly anticipated…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • TWICE’s Empowering ‘THIS IS FOR’ MV and Album: A New Era Begins [Music Video]

    Aug 10, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credit: JYP Entertainment A Fresh Chapter TWICE, the phenomenally popular K-pop group, dropped the music video for their latest…

    K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • VIVIZ’s ‘NEW LEGACY’ World Tour and the Global Impact of “A Montage of ( )”

    Aug 8, 2025
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    VIVIZ’s ‘NEW LEGACY’ World Tour and the Global Impact of “A Montage of ( )”

    Photo Credits: BPM Entertainment The 2025 World Tour ‘NEW LEGACY’ marks a pivotal chapter in VIVIZ’s ever-evolving journey, as the…

    K-pop, LG, Lotte, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Where and when to get the best autumn foliage in Korea?

    Aug 6, 2025
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    I am planning a trip to South Korea and Japan for 23 nights around October and November 2025. I roughly…

    Busan, Japan, Jeju, Seoul, Tokyo
  • TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Aug 5, 2025
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    TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment K-pop fans in the Philippines are eagerly gearing up for TWICE’s “6th World Tour: THIS IS…

    driver, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Stress, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Jennie of BLACKPINK Sets Global Trends with ELLE Korea and Chanel’s August 2025 Special Edition

    Aug 5, 2025
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    Jennie of BLACKPINK Sets Global Trends with ELLE Korea and Chanel’s August 2025 Special Edition

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. Chanel. YG Entertainment. Jennie Kim, the multi-talented singer and style icon of BLACKPINK, is making headlines…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Aug 4, 2025
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    MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Photo Credits: W Korea. FENDI. THE BLACK LABEL Anna of MEOVV takes center stage as the digital cover model for…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’ MV Surpasses 1 Billion Views on YouTube, Marks 9th Record

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Blackpink’s ‘Pink Venom’ MV Surpasses 1 Billion Views on YouTube, Marks 9th Record

    Blackpink. Courtesy of YG Entertainment Blackpink has done it again. The music video for “Pink Venom,” the pre-release single from…

    history, K-pop, Tokyo
  • We just had one of the craziest weekends for k-pop girl group live shows in YEARS, let’s look back at it

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Pretty much all the top active girl groups in K-pop performed this weekend. I’ve tried to watch as much as…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Xiaoting of Kep1er Unveils Exclusive ELLEMEN FRESH China Pictorial, Fueling K-Pop and Fashion Buzz

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Xiaoting of Kep1er Unveils Exclusive ELLEMEN FRESH China Pictorial, Fueling K-Pop and Fashion Buzz

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. ELLEMEN FRESH China Kep1er’s Xiaoting has once again enchanted K-pop fans across Asia as she appears…

    Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Aug 3, 2025
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    Energizing the Tokyo Stage: 2025 Link Kpop Festival Unites E’LAST, XD, WAKER, and N.TOP for a Thrilling September Lineup

    Photo Credits. HOWLING Entertainment The upcoming 2025 Link Kpop Festival in Tokyo is set to deliver an electric jolt to…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, purpose, Tokyo
  • 21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    Jul 29, 2025
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    21-year-old Korean Kamikaze pilot Han Jeong-sil (한정실, 韓鼎實) delivering his last testament for radio broadcast before flying to die off Okinawa on June 6, 1945 (inset shows Kamikaze pilot 박동훈, 朴東薫 who died in March 1945)

    In June 1945, as Imperial Japan was losing a brutal war against the United States, Korean support for the empire…

    family, history, Japan, Korean House, korean names, Korean War, Koreans, Military, Old Korea, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Seoul likely to miss US tariff deal deadline as Washington abruptly cancels 2+2 trade talks

    Jul 24, 2025
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    Seoul likely to miss US tariff deal deadline as Washington abruptly cancels 2+2 trade talks

    Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (center) drops his planned trip to the US as Washington aruptly cancels bilateral trade talks The…

    automotive, BTS, Busan, Donald Trump, fail, Hyundai, Japan, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • TWICE scores 7th Top 10 entry on Billboard 200 with This Is For album

    Jul 22, 2025
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    TWICE scores 7th Top 10 entry on Billboard 200 with This Is For album

    Twice (Courtesy of JYP)  South Korean girl group Twice has extended their Billboard streak, landing at No. 6 on the Billboard…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha Embody Elegance in Bulgari’s Diva Dream Campaign on Harper’s Bazaar September 2025

    Jul 20, 2025
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    LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha Embody Elegance in Bulgari’s Diva Dream Campaign on Harper’s Bazaar September 2025

    Photo Credits: Bulgari Diva Dream. Harper’s Bazaar Source Music EMI Records (Japan) Geffen Records (US) When LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha were…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Tokyo
  • Blakcpink’s Jump tops Spotify Global Chart, sets K-Pop record

    Jul 20, 2025
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    Blakcpink’s Jump tops Spotify Global Chart, sets K-Pop record

    Blackpink (Courtesy of YG Entertainment)  With their latest digital single Jump, Blackpink has become the first – and so far…

    K-pop, Tokyo
  • From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Jul 20, 2025
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    From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black label For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the irresistible rhythms of K-pop or…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Parents, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine

    Jul 20, 2025
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    IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Starship Entertainment As anticipation mounted for the debut of IDID, the latest seven-member boy group from…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Tokyo
  • tripleS Announces First Japan EP “SecretHimitsuBimil,” Tokyo Concert and 2025 North America World Tour

    Jul 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    tripleS Announces First Japan EP “SecretHimitsuBimil,” Tokyo Concert and 2025 North America World Tour

    Photo Credits: Modhaus K-pop powerhouse tripleS is gearing up for a major wave of international activity, confirming both their highly…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • It’s been 2 months since Yuehua announced Everglow’s contract termination—where are they now?

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    To preface, as a huge Forever, it’s been somewhat disheartening to see all the disbandment assumptions, especially from those who…

    Ewha, Japan, purpose, Question, Tokyo
  • K-POP Star UKISS Hoon Announces 2025 Special Live Event in Japan: Dates, Venues, and Ticket Details

    Jul 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-POP Star UKISS Hoon Announces 2025 Special Live Event in Japan: Dates, Venues, and Ticket Details

    Photo Credits: Tango Music  UKISS Hoon is set to make waves in Japan this summer with his highly anticipated 2025…

    Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • STAYC – K!ND Magazine China (August 2025 Issue Cover Preview)

    Jul 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    STAYC – K!ND Magazine China (August 2025 Issue Cover Preview)

    Photo Credits: High Up Entertainment Mercury Tokyo (Japan) K!nd Magazine China STAYC, the six-member K-pop sensation, has been revealed as the…

    Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Social Media, Tokyo
  • QWER Unveils a Fresh Era for High Cut Magazine and Hyundai Duty Free, Igniting K-pop Enthusiasm

    Jul 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    QWER Unveils a Fresh Era for High Cut Magazine and Hyundai Duty Free, Igniting K-pop Enthusiasm

    Photo Credits: High Cut Magazine. Tamago Production QWER, the rising K-pop band, has taken a significant leap in their career…

    Hyundai, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • Cohen & Steers names Andrew Shin to lead S.Korea institutional business

    Jul 10, 2025
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    Cohen & Steers names Andrew Shin to lead S.Korea institutional business

    Andrew Shin, or Shin Yoon-hyun, joins Cohen & Steers as vice president and head of South Korea (Courtesy of Cohen…

    Tokyo
  • ATEEZ Unleashes K-Pop Innovation on NYLON France’s Digital Cover: Exploring Their Artistic Universe and Global Impact

    Jul 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ATEEZ Unleashes K-Pop Innovation on NYLON France’s Digital Cover: Exploring Their Artistic Universe and Global Impact

    Photo Credits: NYLON France. KQ Entertainment NYLON France’s latest digital cover is a bold celebration of K-pop’s ever-evolving landscape, featuring…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Tokyo
  • Wonyoung’s New Medicube AGE-R Endorsement Fuels IVE’s K-pop Momentum and Fan Excitement

    Jul 8, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Wonyoung’s New Medicube AGE-R Endorsement Fuels IVE’s K-pop Momentum and Fan Excitement

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment. Medicube In a move that underscores her growing influence in both music and beauty, IVE’s Jang…

    K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Billlie’s Tsuki Becomes the Face of OHT x HAPA KRISTIN: K-pop’s Rising Influence in Fashion and Media

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Billlie’s Tsuki Becomes the Face of OHT x HAPA KRISTIN: K-pop’s Rising Influence in Fashion and Media

    Photo Credits: OHT x HAPA KRISTIN. MYSTIC STORY Billlie’s Tsuki, known for her dynamic stage presence and expressive performances, has…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • Hi-Fi Un!corn’s ‘Teenage Blue’ Asia Tour 2025: Dates, Members, and What Fans Can Expect in Tokyo and Osaka

    Jul 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Hi-Fi Un!corn’s ‘Teenage Blue’ Asia Tour 2025: Dates, Members, and What Fans Can Expect in Tokyo and Osaka

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment The buzz surrounding Hi-Fi Un!corn is reaching new heights as the five-member band gears up for…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Blackpink roars back after 2-year hiatus with Deadline world tour

    Jul 7, 2025
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    Blackpink roars back after 2-year hiatus with Deadline world tour

    Blackpink concert at the Goyang Stadium as part of the Deadline World Tour (Courtesy of YG Entertainment)  Blackpink has made…

    K-pop, Tokyo
  • LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    Jul 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    LG Group executives to meet with Honda CEO to explore partnership

    The interior of a car equipped with LG’s infotainment system LG Group is accelerating its efforts to build a partnership…

    automotive, driver, germany, Honda, Hyundai, Japan, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, LG Innotek, request, Tokyo
  • The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Jul 6, 2025
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    The Making of Giselle: K-pop’s Multicultural Rap Star on Her Path to Greatness

    Photo Credits: Photo Credits: 女友BELLA China. SM Entertainment In the ever-evolving universe of K-pop, where dazzling visuals and relentless energy meet…

    Affinity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Korean commercial act revision to drive reevaluation of equities: J.P. Morgan

    Jul 4, 2025
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    Korean commercial act revision to drive reevaluation of equities: J.P. Morgan

    Sjoerd Leenart, CEO of J.P. Morgan’s Asia Pacific business J.P. Morgan, a leading US investment bank, has thrown its weight…

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
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Latest Korean News

  • LG expands appliance subscription service to SingaporeAugust 12, 2025
    LG Electronics’ officials cut the ribbon at the opening of… Read more: LG expands appliance subscription service to Singapore
  • South Korea’s EV sales jump, hinting at end to market slumpAugust 12, 2025
    (Courtesy of Kia)  South Korea’s electric vehicle market is showing… Read more: South Korea’s EV sales jump, hinting at end to market slump
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    Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Courtesy of Celltrion) Celltrion Inc., South Korea’s leading… Read more: Celltrion gains ground as one of most-prescribed drug suppliers in Italy
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    NCSOFT’S Aion 2 gameplay trailer NCSOFT Corp., a major South… Read more: NCSOFT surges past Krafton on robust Q2; high hopes for Aion 2 game release in H2
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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