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  • TUIDE Doesn’t Ask Permission — They Just Arrived

    Aug 2, 2026
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    TUIDE Doesn’t Ask Permission — They Just Arrived

    Seven letters. Seven girls. One unbossed introduction to the next era of K-pop. The Moment There’s a beat, right before…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Photography, purpose, Tokyo
  • SPLAYIT’s ‘SPLAY : CHAPTER 01’ Signals K-Pop’s Next Visual Language

    Aug 2, 2026
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    SPLAYIT’s ‘SPLAY : CHAPTER 01’ Signals K-Pop’s Next Visual Language

    Cover Story The frame opens like a dare: stillness, youth, and control suspended in the glow of a world that…

    K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Dayoung: Idol Skin, No Filter

    Aug 1, 2026
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    Dayoung: Idol Skin, No Filter

    Allure Korea x Beauty of Joseon put her in front of the harshest light there is — her own. She…

    Celebrity, Global Expansion, Japan, Joseon, K-pop, Photography, study, Tokyo
  • WAYF BOYS Set to Debut August 7 With “WAYF BOYS DO” — Meet K-pop’s Newest “Nu-Kpop” Crew

    Aug 1, 2026
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    WAYF BOYS Set to Debut August 7 With “WAYF BOYS DO” — Meet K-pop’s Newest “Nu-Kpop” Crew

    Five months after their agency began teasing a mysterious new lineup, WAYF BOYS are officially on the runway. The Seoul-based…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Joshua Hong for Numéro TOKYO x Chaumet: Stillness As Statement

    Jul 31, 2026
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    Joshua Hong for Numéro TOKYO x Chaumet: Stillness As Statement

    On the September 2026 Special Edition cover, SEVENTEEN’s Joshua trades spectacle for silence — and proves silence can still stop…

    apology, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Tokyo
  • Tsuki Shines in ELLE Korea’s Sunlit Fashion Frame

    Jul 31, 2026
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    Tsuki Shines in ELLE Korea’s Sunlit Fashion Frame

    Tsuki doesn’t just appear in this ELLE Korea x Anessa pictorial — she sets the temperature. In a season where…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Massive Attack, Pixies, 60 other acts head to Korea for Pentaport Rock Festival

    Jul 30, 2026
    in News
    Massive Attack, Pixies, 60 other acts head to Korea for Pentaport Rock Festival

    From the hypnotic trip-hop of Massive Attack and the distorted guitars of the Pixies to the legendary noise of The…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • BOYNEXTDOOR’s New Cool: Jaehyun, Taesan & Woonhak Define the Moment

    Jul 28, 2026
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    BOYNEXTDOOR’s New Cool: Jaehyun, Taesan & Woonhak Define the Moment

    They look like a future already in motion. In the bright, almost surgical stillness of the Singles Japan and Singles…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • AEN: A New Era of Now — Seven Voices, One Eternal Beginning

    Jul 19, 2026
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    AEN: A New Era of Now — Seven Voices, One Eternal Beginning

    There’s a stillness to the first image that feels almost defiant. One chair, one figure folded into it backward, elbows…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Lotte, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • BILLLIE — Rolling Stone Korea Issue No. 18: The Sound of Seven Souls Waking Up

    Jul 18, 2026
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    BILLLIE — Rolling Stone Korea Issue No. 18: The Sound of Seven Souls Waking Up

    The Cold Open Some groups debut with a single. Billlie debuted with a mystery. Since 2021, seven voices — Moon…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, LG, Mystery, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • ATEEZ Turns the Villain Era Glam: Inside “BAD (Japanese Ver.)”

    Jul 16, 2026
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    ATEEZ Turns the Villain Era Glam: Inside “BAD (Japanese Ver.)”

    There’s a version of ATEEZ that lives in chain-link fences and traffic cones tipped on their sides like discarded warnings.…

    apology, Crime, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Question, Survey, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • WORN WITHOUT APOLOGY: Juhoon, Seonghyeon & Keonho Take Paris in DAZED Korea x Dior

    Jul 13, 2026
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    WORN WITHOUT APOLOGY: Juhoon, Seonghyeon & Keonho Take Paris in DAZED Korea x Dior

    CORTIS’s August 2026 E-Edition cover proves the “creator crew” doesn’t need a full lineup to break the internet — just…

    apology, BTS, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, study, Tokyo
  • Keyveatz: Mapping the New Axis of K-pop Power (MAPS Vol.199 Preview)

    Jul 9, 2026
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    Keyveatz: Mapping the New Axis of K-pop Power (MAPS Vol.199 Preview)

    They don’t enter the frame — they distort it. In the MAPS Korea & Japan Fall 2026 pictorial preview, Keyveatz…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • In 1944, Imperial Japan formally conscripted almost all unmarried Korean women ages 12-40 into a forced labor system that had already been used for years to traffic laborers into sex slavery according to testimonies of former comfort women

    Jul 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    On August 23, 1944, Imperial Japan promulgated the Women’s Labor Volunteer Corps Ordinance. This ordinance gave the state a formal…

    fail, family, germany, Japan, Koreans, LG, Military, Punishment, Question, Sex, Tokyo
  • THE ROOT OF EVERYTHING – GOT7’s JAY B steps into 2026 stripped bare

    Jun 29, 2026
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    THE ROOT OF EVERYTHING – GOT7’s JAY B steps into 2026 stripped bare

    GOT7’s Lim Jae-beom steps into 2026 stripped bare, artistically reborn, and more magnetic than ever — as Numéro Netherlands’ June…

    apology, fail, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Seoul, Tokyo tighten defense ties with Japanese minister’s visit amid Beijing-Moscow show of force

    Jun 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Seoul, Tokyo tighten defense ties with Japanese minister’s visit amid Beijing-Moscow show of force

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

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Japan’s defense chief in Korea for deeper defense ties

    Jun 27, 2026
    in News
    Japan’s defense chief in Korea for deeper defense ties

    Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Korea, Saturday, for talks with Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, as the two countries…

    Japan, National Cemetery, request, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Asia is not a world tour. We need to talk about this.

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If your tour stops are Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, that is a great…

    K-pop, Tokyo, travel
  • Why there is no major touring act in 4th gen Kpop girl groups yet?

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I posted a question on this sub a few days before saying which Kpop acts will be next to surpass…

    Japan, Question, Tokyo
  • Tokyo Dome, A Venue with big symbolism in Kpop. Are there any more ?

    Jun 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There always been a prestige that comes with a artists which performed at Tokyo Dome. Even for Japanese artist. But…

    BTS, Japan, Tokyo
  • HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte: H.O.W Is Different — and They Know It

    Jun 22, 2026
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    HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte: H.O.W Is Different — and They Know It

    HEART OF WOMAN arrive with Heart Byte : LEGACY, a debut that refuses the idol formula and builds something rawer,…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Which Kpop group will be next to surpass 1mn tour attendance?

    Jun 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As we know touring the the biggest money maker for Lable and artists, not just ticket sales but tour merch…

    BTS, Japan, Tokyo
  • Bank of Japan hikes interest rate to 31-year high

    Jun 16, 2026
    in News
    Bank of Japan hikes interest rate to 31-year high

    TOKYO — The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 31-year high Tuesday as it battles inflation caused by…

    Japan, Peace, Tokyo
  • Is it usually this hot this early in the summer? Seoul is in the 90F’s all week. But Tokyo and Shanghai / Beijing are all relatively cool in comparison. Why?

    Jun 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Par for course or unusual heat wave? I thought Tokyo was supposed to be a bit hotter than Seoul. But,…

    Seoul, Tokyo
  • NO FEAR ON THE FLOOR: RIIZE Are Ready to Make the World Dance

    Jun 11, 2026
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    NO FEAR ON THE FLOOR: RIIZE Are Ready to Make the World Dance

    The Floor Is Theirs There’s a moment — right at the cusp of a new era — when a group…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, purpose, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Nazi German delegation concluded Korea visit with tour of army boot camp at 공덕리 outside Seoul and final luncheon before departing for Manchuria (May 12, 1939)

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Nazi German delegation concluded Korea visit with tour of army boot camp at 공덕리 outside Seoul and final luncheon before departing for Manchuria (May 12, 1939)

    I am documenting the last portion of the newspaper coverage of a high-profile world tour by a Nazi German newspaper…

    Ancient Korea, Busan, daegu, Daejeon, germany, Japan, Korean Cuisine, purpose, Question, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • ENHYPEN’s Jay Between Two Worlds

    Jun 9, 2026
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    ENHYPEN’s Jay Between Two Worlds

    Park Jong-seong has always occupied the beautiful, uncomfortable space between identities. Now, in Polo Ralph Lauren and on the cover…

    Advice, Celebrity, driver, family, Japan, Korean Art, KT, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • AHOF: Nine Lives, One Legend

    Jun 7, 2026
    in Feeds
    AHOF: Nine Lives, One Legend

    F&F Entertainment’s nine-member phenomenon steps into the frame — and rewrites the rules of the new K-pop era. There is…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Suga, Tokyo, travel
  • West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own

    Jun 6, 2026
    in Feeds
    West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own

    Where American heritage finds its new voice — Stray Kids’ Hyunjin takes Melrose Avenue and rewrites what GUESS means to…

    family, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Warning
  • Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

    Jun 5, 2026
    in Feeds
    Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

    Giselle in Motion aespa’s Giselle is in one of those rare pop moments where image, sound, and identity lock together…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Social Media, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    Jun 4, 2026
    in Feeds
    BURN Bright, Burn Free – &TEAM step into the light

    The Howl That Became a Flame Before they were icons, they were contestants. Before the sold-out arenas and the million-copy…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Warning
  • Atheart — Beauty+ Digital Cover, June 2026: Sharp Edge, Soft Knife

    Jun 1, 2026
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    Atheart — Beauty+ Digital Cover, June 2026: Sharp Edge, Soft Knife

    Nahyun and Arin of Atheart have no interest in being palatable. They have interest in being inevitable. Nahyun & Arin…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • SEVENTEEN Joshua: The Gentleman Who Embodies K-Pop’s Future

    May 30, 2026
    in Feeds
    SEVENTEEN Joshua: The Gentleman Who Embodies K-Pop’s Future

    Vogue Singapore June 2026 Cover Story The Moment Everything Clicked When does Seventeen’s Joshua feel the most confident? When he’s…

    Advice, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • DRIVE TO THE TOP: ALPHA DRIVE ONE IS K-POP’S MOST ELECTRIFYING NEW FORCE

    May 27, 2026
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    DRIVE TO THE TOP: ALPHA DRIVE ONE IS K-POP’S MOST ELECTRIFYING NEW FORCE

    Eight Boys. One Destiny. Zero Limits. There is a moment, somewhere between the first note and the final pose, when…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Social Media, Tokyo
  • XG: The Signal

    May 25, 2026
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    XG: The Signal

    The dress arrives before the music does. That is the only way to describe the moment Maya steps into frame…

    Demographics, fail, Japan, K-pop, LG, purpose, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • ZB1: “We Chose Each Other — Now Watch Us Ascend”

    May 20, 2026
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    ZB1: “We Chose Each Other — Now Watch Us Ascend”

    Five members. One unbreakable name. ZEROBASEONE steps into their most cinematic era yet — and they’re not looking back. There’s…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Seoul, Sex, Tokyo
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Latest Korean News

  • Busan to provide 1-year free pet insurance for adopted rescue dogsAugust 4, 2026
    Busan Metropolitan City will provide one year of free pet… Read more: Busan to provide 1-year free pet insurance for adopted rescue dogs
  • Hyundai E&C tests water-spraying drone at demolition siteAugust 4, 2026
    Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) said it is expanding… Read more: Hyundai E&C tests water-spraying drone at demolition site
  • Uhm Jung-hwa brings confidence to ocean action in ‘Okay! Madam’ sequelAugust 4, 2026
    For Uhm Jung-hwa, returning as the brave former secret agent… Read more: Uhm Jung-hwa brings confidence to ocean action in ‘Okay! Madam’ sequel
  • Starbucks Korea teams up with local farmers to support small cafesAugust 4, 2026
    Starbucks Korea has unveiled its eighth “shared growth” beverage —… Read more: Starbucks Korea teams up with local farmers to support small cafes
  • Heat kills 16 in Korea this summer: interior ministryAugust 4, 2026
    Korea’s summer heat has killed 16 people so far this… Read more: Heat kills 16 in Korea this summer: interior ministry

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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