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  • Spicy Beef with Rice

    Apr 17, 2026
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    Spicy Beef with Rice

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  • Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    Apr 12, 2026
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    Russian Tatar refugee Shamshinoor Nugman in colonial Seoul after fleeing the Bolsheviks with the White Russians (November 1941)

    This 1941 article introduces Mrs. Shamshinoor Nugman, a Russian Tatar refugee living in colonial Seoul. The immediate occasion for the…

    Busan, family, history, Japan, Korean Language, Koreans, LG, Military, Parents, Peace, Seoul, Tokyo, World War
  • UNCHILD’s “We Are UNCHILD” High School Ver. Ignites K-Pop’s Bold New Era

    Apr 10, 2026
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    UNCHILD’s “We Are UNCHILD” High School Ver. Ignites K-Pop’s Bold New Era

    Photo Credits: HighUp Entertainment Rebels in Uniforms The classroom clock ticks, but UNCHILD shatters the silence. In their “We Are…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, KT, LG, Mystery, Seoul, Subway, Tokyo
  • KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Apr 9, 2026
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    KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment + Cosmopolitan Korea + POSTES For a generation used to seeing K‑pop idols as flawless avatars…

    BTS, Japan, KT, Seoul, Sex, Tokyo
  • Rosé’s Rimowa Odyssey: Marie Claire Korea Cover

    Apr 7, 2026
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    Rosé’s Rimowa Odyssey: Marie Claire Korea Cover

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Rimowa + The Black Label KR + Atlantic Records US  Rosé of BLACKPINK graces…

    Celebrity, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • Japanese national detained in Iran in January released on bail

    Apr 7, 2026
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    Japanese national detained in Iran in January released on bail

    TOKYO — A Japanese national detained in Iran has been released on bail, Japan’s top government spokesperson said on Tuesday.…

    family, Japan, Tokyo
  • 25th and 26th April will be big Kpop weekend for Kpop fans in Tokyo Japan. Alot of Kpop fans will gathering there.

    Apr 5, 2026
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    As I said 25th and 26th April will be big weekend for Kpop fans in Tokyo, Japan. Because 3 big…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Hwasa’s GQ Korea Reign: Bold, Unfiltered Fire

    Apr 3, 2026
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    Hwasa’s GQ Korea Reign: Bold, Unfiltered Fire

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea + P Nation Hwasa commands the April 2026 GQ Korea pictorial with raw magnetism, blending high…

    Ewha, Feminism, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Kim Jiwoong – Noblesse Men April 2026 Digital Cover – The Quiet Majesty of ZEROBASEONE

    Apr 1, 2026
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    Kim Jiwoong – Noblesse Men April 2026 Digital Cover – The Quiet Majesty of ZEROBASEONE

    Photo Credits: Noblesse Men + WAKEONE Entertainment Zero-Base-ov eel, ZB1, turns closing chapters into new beginnings—and its eldest member, Kim…

    Japan, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Jay’s Circuit: ENHYPEN’s Fashion King Accelerates in GQ Korea x Gentle Monster

    Mar 28, 2026
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    Jay’s Circuit: ENHYPEN’s Fashion King Accelerates in GQ Korea x Gentle Monster

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea + Gentle Monster + Belift Lab + Virgin Music (Japan) + Geffen Records (US) ENHYPEN’s Jay…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Japan confirms arrest of soldier after China protests over alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo

    Mar 25, 2026
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    Japan confirms arrest of soldier after China protests over alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo

    TOKYO — Authorities in Japan confirmed Wednesday they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion of trespass, a day after…

    Japan, Protest, Tokyo
  • Nana’s Ferragamo Reign: DAZED Korea April Glow

    Mar 24, 2026
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    Nana’s Ferragamo Reign: DAZED Korea April Glow

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea + Ferragamo + Pledis Entertainment Nana steps into the April 2026 DAZED Korea issue like a…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Scandal, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Who Is She, Really? KISS OF LIFE’s Darkest, Boldest Era Yet

    Mar 20, 2026
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    Who Is She, Really? KISS OF LIFE’s Darkest, Boldest Era Yet

    Photo Credits:  S2 Entertainment KISS OF LIFE’s 2nd single album Who Is She arrives like a question whispered in a darkened theater—answered…

    Japan, Mystery, Question, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Wonyoung Ascends: ELLE Korea x Medicube Reveal a New Glow for IVE’s Star

    Mar 19, 2026
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    Wonyoung Ascends: ELLE Korea x Medicube Reveal a New Glow for IVE’s Star

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea + Medicube + Starship Entertainment The Glow of a Generation There’s a certain quiet that fills…

    Fame, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo
  • SB19: P-Pop Kings Redefining Global Style

    Mar 18, 2026
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    SB19: P-Pop Kings Redefining Global Style

    Photo Credits: 1Z Entertainment + Billboard Philippines + Mega Magazine + ITM. + VMan Southeast Asia From Manila’s bustling streets…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Tokyo
  • AHOF’s Steven & JL: Game Changers Ignite Y Magazine

    Mar 17, 2026
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    AHOF’s Steven & JL: Game Changers Ignite Y Magazine

    Photo Credits: Y Magazine + F&F Entertainment AHOF’s Steven and JL shatter expectations in Y Magazine Issue No. 20, their…

    family, K-pop, Stress, Tokyo
  • Wonyoung’s Miu Miu Reign: Marie Claire Korea April 2026

    Mar 17, 2026
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    Wonyoung’s Miu Miu Reign: Marie Claire Korea April 2026

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea + Miu Miu + Starship Entertainment This cover story dives deep into IVE’s Jang Wonyoung…

    Affinity, Global Expansion, K-pop, LG, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Korea, Japan to hold regular policy dialogue on trade, supply chain issues

    Mar 14, 2026
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    Korea, Japan to hold regular policy dialogue on trade, supply chain issues

    Korea and Japan agreed Saturday to establish a regular communication channel between their industry ministries to better manage various trade,…

    Japan, Seoul, Tokyo
  • JENNIE, Audrey Nuna & LE SSERAFIM Ignite Summer Sonic Osaka & Tokyo 2026

    Mar 14, 2026
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    JENNIE, Audrey Nuna & LE SSERAFIM Ignite Summer Sonic Osaka & Tokyo 2026

    Osaka’s Epic Summer Sonic Beckons K-Pop Icons Photo Credits: CREATIVEMAN PRODUCTION + ODD ATELIER + Source Music Expo ’70 Commemorative…

    history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Subway, Tokyo
  • Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm response

    Mar 13, 2026
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    Gov’t rejects Japan’s renewed Dokdo claim, vows firm response

    The presidential office on Friday rejected Japan’s renewed territorial claim over Dokdo, stressing that no sovereignty dispute exists over Korea’s…

    Japan, Stress, Tokyo
  • Taemin’s Radiant Glow: ELLE Korea x AHC April 2026

    Mar 11, 2026
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    Taemin’s Radiant Glow: ELLE Korea x AHC April 2026

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea + AHC + SM Entertainment + EMI Records (Japan) Taemin, SHINee’s eternal maknae turned global icon, graces…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Eunchae’s Tiger Strike: LE SSERAFIM’s Fashion Fearless

    Mar 11, 2026
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    Eunchae’s Tiger Strike: LE SSERAFIM’s Fashion Fearless

    Photo Credits: W Korea Onitsuka Tiger Source Music LE SSERAFIM’s maknae Hong Eunchae ignites the March 2026 W Korea x…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Shortstop ready to shake off tough loss to Japan

    Mar 8, 2026
    in News
    Shortstop ready to shake off tough loss to Japan

    TOKYO — Korean shortstop Kim Ju-won said Sunday he and his teammates will keep their heads high for the rest…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Rei’s Miseki Seoul Muse Era: IVE’s Fashion Frontier

    Mar 8, 2026
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    Rei’s Miseki Seoul Muse Era: IVE’s Fashion Frontier

    Photo Credits: Miseki Seoul + Starship Entertainment From Tokyo Lights to Global Stages Born Naoi Rei in Tokyo to a…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • ICHILLIN’ The Fine Day 2026: Ultimate Fan Live Hype Explodes!

    Mar 8, 2026
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    ICHILLIN’ The Fine Day 2026: Ultimate Fan Live Hype Explodes!

    Photo Credits: KM Entertainment ICHILLIN’ stans (our fierce CHILLIN’s!), your wait is OVER—2026 Special Live ‘The Fine Day’ poster just detonated,…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Jurin’s Chanel Spark: Vogue Japan & Numéro Tokyo Magic 

    Mar 7, 2026
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    Jurin’s Chanel Spark: Vogue Japan & Numéro Tokyo Magic 

    Photo Credits: Chanel + Numero Tokyo + Vogue Japan + XGALX Jurin’s Chanel Glow: Vogue & Numéro Triumph Jurin, the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, KT, Tokyo
  • Liyu’s Glow: Esquire Korea x Cetaphil Cover Star

    Mar 7, 2026
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    Liyu’s Glow: Esquire Korea x Cetaphil Cover Star

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea. + Cetaphil + FNC Entertainment Chuei Liyu, the Taiwanese sensation under FNC Entertainment, commands the Esquire…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Suga, Tokyo
  • Hyunjin x GUESS: Stray Kids’ Visual King Redefines Denim Dynasty

    Mar 6, 2026
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    Hyunjin x GUESS: Stray Kids’ Visual King Redefines Denim Dynasty

    Stray Kids’ Hyunjin has been named Global Brand Ambassador for GUESS JEANS, igniting a fusion of K-pop rebellion and American…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, Tokyo
  • ALL(H)OURS: No Doubt, Infinite Resolve

    Mar 6, 2026
    in Feeds
    ALL(H)OURS: No Doubt, Infinite Resolve

    In the pulsing heart of K-pop’s relentless evolution, ALL(H)OURS unleashes their 5th mini album NO DOUBT, a sonic and visual manifesto…

    BTS, K-pop, Tokyo
  • BABYMONSTER x Balenciaga: The Vogue Hong Kong Moment That Redefined 2026 K‑Pop

    Mar 5, 2026
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    BABYMONSTER x Balenciaga: The Vogue Hong Kong Moment That Redefined 2026 K‑Pop

    Photo Credits: Vogue Hong Kong + YG Entertainment + Balenciaga On the cover of Vogue Hong Kong’s 2026 Anniversary March issue,…

    Discussion, KT, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • WOODZ and the Art of Becoming: Inside GQ Korea x TOD’S March 2026 Icon

    Mar 4, 2026
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    WOODZ and the Art of Becoming: Inside GQ Korea x TOD’S March 2026 Icon

    Photo Credits: GQ Korea + TODS + EDAM Entertainment WOODZ — Redefining Modern Individuality When WOODZ stands in front of…

    K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Australian shortstop impressed with KBO teammate for Korea

    Mar 4, 2026
    in News
    Australian shortstop impressed with KBO teammate for Korea

    Before they play their first regular-season game together in Korea this spring, Australian shortstop Jarryd Dale and Korean third baseman…

    Japan, Kia, study, Tokyo
  • An Yujin Radiates Timeless Modernity: IVE’s Visionary Shines in Pomellato Elegance

    Mar 3, 2026
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    An Yujin Radiates Timeless Modernity: IVE’s Visionary Shines in Pomellato Elegance

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + Starship Entertainment. + Pomellato The Light in Motion In the March 2026 issue of Cosmopolitan Korea,…

    Fame, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Mar 2, 2026
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    IVE’s Liz Blooms as TONYMOLY’s New Muse: A Fresh Era of Beauty and Emotion

    Photo Credits: TONYMOLY Skin care. Starship Entertainment A Soft Power Glow: The Moment Liz Stepped Into Beauty History There’s a…

    Fame, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Shining Eternal: IVE’s Wonyoung and the Art of Becoming Light

    Mar 1, 2026
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    Shining Eternal: IVE’s Wonyoung and the Art of Becoming Light

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea + BVLGARI + Starship Entertainment When Cosmopolitan Korea unveiled its March 2026 cover featuring Jang Wonyoung draped in…

    Affinity, Fame, K-pop, LG, purpose, Tokyo
  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Mar 1, 2026
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    ALPHA DRIVE ONE — ‘Burning Road’: The K-pop Vanguard Redefining Speed, Style, and Soul

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Korea + WAKEONE Entertainment The Turning Point of ALD1 K-pop loves a story of reinvention —…

    Discussion, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Military, purpose, Seoul, Stress, 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