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  • STAYC – K!ND Magazine China (August 2025 Issue Cover Preview)

    Jul 12, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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…

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  • 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
  • Mom’s Touch Tokyo

    Jul 2, 2025
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    Mom’s Touch Tokyo

    How authentic is the Mom’s Touch in Shibuya? submitted by /u/japanfoodies [link] [comments]

    Japan, Tokyo
  • Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    Jul 1, 2025
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    Economic strain drives millennials, Gen Z into collectible craze

    A Miniso store in Hongdae, Seoul SHANGHAI – In the rain, lines of people snaked along Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai’s…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, LG, Lotte, Lotte World, Millennials, myeongdong, MZ generation, Seoul, Shopping, Tokyo
  • Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam Dunk

    Jul 1, 2025
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    Naver Webtoon’s Eleceed: Now anime by studio behind The First Slam Dunk

    ▲ ELECEED Anime – Official Teaser Trailer High school student Seo Jiwoo knows nothing of the hidden world around him.…

    Japan, Korean Art, Naver, Tokyo
  • A surprise East Asian love-in

    Jun 29, 2025
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    RELATIONS BETWEEN Japan and South Korea are not often cause for a party. But the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties…

    Japan, Tokyo
  • The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    Jun 24, 2025
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    The film that tried to make Koreans see Imperial Japan as their “Omoni” (Mother): Inside the 1945 propaganda movie “Love and Vows” (愛と誓ひ, 사랑과맹세)

    This is my review and analysis of a deeply unsettling Imperial Japanese propaganda film, Love and Vows (愛と誓ひ), which was…

    family, Japan, Koreans, Naver, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Punishment, Seoul, study, Tokyo, World War
  • IVE Unveils Stunning Concept Photos and Details for Japan 3rd EP ‘Be Alright’

    Jun 22, 2025
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    IVE Unveils Stunning Concept Photos and Details for Japan 3rd EP ‘Be Alright’

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment Japan: Amuse IVE, the powerhouse K-pop girl group, is making waves once again with the reveal…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • STAYC’s Sumin and Isa Dazzle in “Kitto” June 2025 Pictorial as Group’s Global Momentum Grows

    Jun 19, 2025
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    STAYC’s Sumin and Isa Dazzle in “Kitto” June 2025 Pictorial as Group’s Global Momentum Grows

    Photo Credits:  High Up Entertainment. Mercury Music Entertainment Kitto Magazine STAYC’s Sumin and Isa have once again captured fans’ attention…

    Advice, Busan, Japan, K-pop, Pohang, Tokyo
  • S.Korea’s Lee, Japan’s Ishiba agree to deepen ties, resume shuttle diplomacy

    Jun 18, 2025
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    S.Korea’s Lee, Japan’s Ishiba agree to deepen ties, resume shuttle diplomacy

    President Lee Jae Myung (right) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their talks on the sidelines of…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Tokyo, Ukraine
  • Kiss of Life Unveils Bold New Look in Esquire Korea June 2025 Pictorial

    Jun 17, 2025
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    Kiss of Life Unveils Bold New Look in Esquire Korea June 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Esquire Korea. S2 Entertainment Kiss of Life, the rising K-pop girl group, has taken center stage in Esquire…

    Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

    Advice, Blacklist, coffee, Discussion, fail, Fame, family, financial crisis, Japan, K-pop, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Stress, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Nexon Games rally on Tencent’s attempt to buy Nexon

    Jun 13, 2025
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    Nexon Games rally on Tencent’s attempt to buy Nexon

    Dungeon & Fighter by Nexon  Shares of Nexon Games Co., the game-developing studio under Nexon Co., surged on Friday morning…

    family, Inheritance Tax, K-pop, request, Tokyo
  • Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Jun 11, 2025
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    Jollibee to buy chicken chain Norang Tongdak amid K-food frenzy

    Norang Tongdak’s spicy fried chicken made with traditional Korean chilli peppers. Jollibee Foods Corp., a household name in Southeast Asia’s…

    coffee, Japan, K-pop, Kimchi, Korean Cuisine, Korean Food, Seoul, Survey, Tokyo
  • IZ*ONE’s IZNA Dazzles in ELLE Japan June 2025: Exclusive Photoshoot, Group Insights, and Fan Reactions

    Jun 10, 2025
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    IZ*ONE’s IZNA Dazzles in ELLE Japan June 2025: Exclusive Photoshoot, Group Insights, and Fan Reactions

    Photo Credits: ELLE Japan. WakeOne Entertainment, The June 2025 issue of ELLE Japan has set social media abuzz with its…

    BTS, germany, Japan, K-pop, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • S.Korean President Lee, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba seek closer ties

    Jun 9, 2025
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    S.Korean President Lee, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba seek closer ties

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) has his first phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on June 9,…

    Donald Trump, G7, Japan, North Korea, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • STRADVISION Partners with Arm to Drive the Future of AI-Defined Vehicles

    Jun 6, 2025
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    STRADVISION Partners with Arm to Drive the Future of AI-Defined Vehicles

    Founded in 2014, STRADVISION is an automotive industry pioneer in artificial intelligence-based vision perception technology for ADAS. The company is…

    automotive, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Hoshi x Woozi (SEVENTEEN) are catching heat from STREET WOMAN FIGHTER viewers

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Here’s the context. MNET just dropped the new season of SWF called WORLD OF STREET WOMAN FIGHTER. Instead of sticking…

    family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • tripleS Stuns in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 and Gears Up for Global Events

    May 29, 2025
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    tripleS Stuns in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 and Gears Up for Global Events

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea. MODHAUS tripleS continues to captivate fans with their latest feature in Cosmopolitan Korea’s June 2025 issue,…

    Ewha, Japan, K-pop, LG, Samsung, Seoul, Tokyo
  • SK Square invests in MOF leader Numat for synergy with SK Hynix

    May 27, 2025
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    SK Square invests in MOF leader Numat for synergy with SK Hynix

    SK Square Co., the investment arm of South Korea’s SK Group, has invested in Numat Technologies Inc., a Chicago-based metal-organic…

    Japan, SK Hynix, Tokyo
  • Hamilton Lane invests in IMM infrastructure fund in secondary deal

    May 20, 2025
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    Hamilton Lane invests in IMM infrastructure fund in secondary deal

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Global private market investor Hamilton Lane Inc. has acquired a stake in Seoul-based alternative investment firm…

    Seoul, Tokyo
  • Ningning Shines on ELLE China June 2025 Cover as aespa Gears Up for Anticipated June Comeback

    May 16, 2025
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    Ningning Shines on ELLE China June 2025 Cover as aespa Gears Up for Anticipated June Comeback

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment. Elle China Ningning, the powerhouse vocalist and youngest member of aespa, is captivating fans once again…

    K-pop, netizens, Social Media, Tokyo
  • IVE’s Wonyoung Shines as Dashing Diva’s New Model: Latest Brand Ambassadorship and Upcoming IVE Events

    May 16, 2025
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    IVE’s Wonyoung Shines as Dashing Diva’s New Model: Latest Brand Ambassadorship and Upcoming IVE Events

    Photo Credits: Dashing Diva. Starship Entertainment IVE’s Wonyoung has been officially named the new model for the global self-nail brand…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Stray Kids Seungmin – Harper’s Bazaar Korea x Burberry (June 2025 Issue Cover)

    May 15, 2025
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    Stray Kids Seungmin – Harper’s Bazaar Korea x Burberry (June 2025 Issue Cover)

    Photo Credits: JPY Entertainment. Harpers Bazaar Korea. Burberry Seungmin, the main vocalist of Stray Kids, has taken center stage as…

    K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • XG Drops “MILLION PLACES” Music Video and Wraps World Tour with Emotional Tokyo Dome Finale

    May 14, 2025
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    XG Drops “MILLION PLACES” Music Video and Wraps World Tour with Emotional Tokyo Dome Finale

    Photo Credits: XGALX Entertainment Global sensation XG has delivered a heartfelt gift to their fans with the release of the…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo, travel
  • NCT’s Mark Shines on Dazed Korea x Polo Ralph Lauren June 2025 Cover Amid Solo Success and Group Activities

    May 13, 2025
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    NCT’s Mark Shines on Dazed Korea x Polo Ralph Lauren June 2025 Cover Amid Solo Success and Group Activities

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment. Dazed Korea. Polo Ralph Lauren NCT’s Mark is making headlines once again, this time as the…

    Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Half of Seoul offices over 30 years old amid limited new supply

    May 13, 2025
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    Half of Seoul offices over 30 years old amid limited new supply

    Office buildings clustered near Gangnam Station (Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government) About half of the office buildings in Seoul’s major…

    Japan, Seoul, Survey, 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