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  • Itaewon solo dining out

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Hello I arrive in itaewon in November and i have seen it could be difficult to find somewhere to eat…

    travel
  • Seoul’s finance chief to discuss currency swap proposal with US Treasury Secretary Bessent

    Sep 24, 2025
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    Seoul’s finance chief to discuss currency swap proposal with US Treasury Secretary Bessent

    South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol NEW YORK – South Korea’s finance minister will hold talks with his US counterpart…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, financial crisis, request, Seoul, travel
  • Oh My Girl Arin stuns in bold, colorful Arena Homme+ Korea October 2025 pictorial with fearless styling reflecting on acting and self-growth

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Oh My Girl Arin stuns in bold, colorful Arena Homme+ Korea October 2025 pictorial with fearless styling reflecting on acting and self-growth

    Photo Credits: ATRP. Arena Homme+ Korea Oh My Girl’s Arin makes a striking entrance in the October 2025 issue of Arena…

    K-pop, travel
  • Why Korea Feels Lacking as a Travel Destination

    Sep 23, 2025
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    Hello, I’m Korean. I’d like to bring up some sensitive points about my own country. Korea’s economic growth and convenient…

    Japan, Koreans, KT, travel
  • Will I being targeted if I travel to Korea as an anti ccp Chinese?

    Sep 23, 2025
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    I often encounter the Korean anti ccp protest online and I asked my Korean friend what they are yelling about,…

    Protest, travel
  • 2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Sep 22, 2025
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    2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music The announcement fans have been waiting for has finally arrived—BIGHIT MUSIC has released the official video…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 21, 2025
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    MEOVV Anna Brings Urban Elegance to Vogue Korea x Golden Goose September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Golden Goose. The Black Label. Under the crisp transition of September, MEOVV’s Anna emerges as the…

    Curiosity, KT, Seoul, Stress, travel
  • Camera

    Sep 21, 2025
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    Camera

    Hello been on a hunt for the kodak charmera is there any chance you guys know if this is available…

    Seoul, travel
  • ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Sep 21, 2025
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    ENHYPEN Leads Seoul’s Global Story with New City Campaign and PRADA Pictorial in Arena Homme+

    Photo Credits: Seoul Metro Government. Belift Lab. (Korea) Virgin Music Group (Japan). Geffen Records (USA) ENHYPEN has stepped into a…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, travel
  • Bullion Stores in Gangnam?

    Sep 20, 2025
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    Hello guys! I am here looking for recommendations of gold and silver stores that sell bullion in Gangnam as I…

    travel
  • Ubers in Seoul?

    Sep 19, 2025
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    Traveling to Seoul for business. How reasonable would it be to take an Uber from either Myeongdong or Jamsil to…

    myeongdong, Seoul, travel
  • Tesla canceled, Hyundai GV70 chosen amid Georgia detention anger | Over 300 Koreans detained in Georgia; 59.2% disappointed with U.S. actions

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Tesla canceled, Hyundai GV70 chosen amid Georgia detention anger | Over 300 Koreans detained in Georgia; 59.2% disappointed with U.S. actions

    A South Korean consumer who had reserved a Tesla vehicle canceled the order in response to the mass detention of…

    automotive, Foreign Workers, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, netizens, purpose, Survey, travel
  • Hyundai Motor to double new hybrid models, hike investment to achieve 9% margin

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Hyundai Motor to double new hybrid models, hike investment to achieve 9% margin

    Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz unveils the automaker’s business strategy at its first overseas CEO Day in New York on…

    automotive, Busan, Genesis, GV80, Hyundai, travel
  • Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Sep 18, 2025
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    Kakao, Toss rev up for AI super app showdown

    Kakao CEO Chung Shina (left) poses with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a joint press conference on Feb. 6, 2025…

    Coupang, Japan, Kakao, Rocket Delivery, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, travel
  • Had the weirdest thing happen today in Seoul, can anyone help me understand what happened?

    Sep 17, 2025
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    So today, it’s raining like crazy in Seoul. Anyway, I was waiting at a metro exit with a friend of…

    Korean Guy, Seoul, travel
  • Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Rosé of BLACKPINK Set to Join Forbes Under 30 Music Festival in Ohio – How to Secure Tickets and Plan Your Trip

    Photo Credits: Forbes. The Black Label Rosé of global phenomenon BLACKPINK is adding an exciting twist to the upcoming Forbes…

    Japan, K-pop, Old Korea, travel
  • Samsung, Coupang join fast-moving global stablecoin frontier

    Sep 17, 2025
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    Samsung, Coupang join fast-moving global stablecoin frontier

    (Courtesy of Getty Images)  Samsung and Coupang are jumping into the global stablecoin race, backing US firms building digital payment…

    Coupang, Lawmakers, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, travel
  • Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Anguished U.S. Detention Diary: B-1 Visa Workers Mocked as “North Korea”

    For Korean workers detained for seven days after being swept up at the Georgia battery plant construction site, the word…

    Ewha, family, Koreans, North Korea, purpose, Question, travel
  • Immigration crackdown takes toll on US hotels; Korean travelers cancel trips

    Sep 14, 2025
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    Immigration crackdown takes toll on US hotels; Korean travelers cancel trips

    A night view of the Las Vegas Strip US immigration restrictions are beginning to spill over into the hotel industry,…

    Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Tourism, travel
  • Yves Redefines Grace and Artistic Poise in Girl Houyhnhnm’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Yves Redefines Grace and Artistic Poise in Girl Houyhnhnm’s September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Paix Per Mil GOLDEN MOON Girl Houyhnhnm In the world of contemporary music and fashion, few figures embody…

    Curiosity, Discussion, history, Japan, K-pop, purpose, travel
  • Yuqi Announces 2025 FAN-CON SUPERSTAR Qi Miaoyai in Guangzhou – Access & Ticket Details

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Yuqi Announces 2025 FAN-CON SUPERSTAR Qi Miaoyai in Guangzhou – Access & Ticket Details

    Photo Credits: Cube Entertainment The excitement is building as global idol Yuqi has officially announced her upcoming fan-concert titled 2025 YUQI FAN-CON SUPERSTAR…

    travel
  • US says Georgia detainees will be ‘deported’ as Seoul sends charter plane to retrieve Koreans on ‘voluntary departure’

    Sep 9, 2025
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    US says Georgia detainees will be ‘deported’ as Seoul sends charter plane to retrieve Koreans on ‘voluntary departure’

    Korean foreign ministry officials head to the ICE detention facility in Folkston, Georgia, where hundreds of workers of the Hyundai…

    Foreign Workers, history, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Protest, Seoul, travel
  • Ask to local : K-beauty & wellness shops info in Korea (facials, scalp spas, massages, etc.)

    Sep 9, 2025
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    I’m a local Korean(graduate student) who regularly visits aesthetic/spa/skincare/clinic spots. I see lots of travelers and residents swapping tips here,…

    Advice, Japan, Koreans, Medical, request, Seoul, travel
  • Extension for C-3-9 Tourist Visa Stay Beyond 30 Days in South Korea

    Sep 8, 2025
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    I am planning to travel to Seoul on 16th Sep to 18th Oct (33 days) but I was granted C-3-9…

    fail, Seoul, travel
  • S.Korean firms to overhaul US workforce supply; see delays, higher costs

    Sep 8, 2025
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    S.Korean firms to overhaul US workforce supply; see delays, higher costs

    Workers at the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution battery JV in the US state of Georgia are raided and detained South…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Electronics, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, SK Hynix, Survey, travel
  • A little advice on the subway when traveling in Korea

    Sep 8, 2025
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    A little advice on the subway when traveling in Korea

    If you have any trouble using the Korean subway, press the Call button at the customer information booth. – English…

    Advice, Subway, travel
  • Korea’s major US investment projects halted as detained LG Energy workers set for release

    Sep 8, 2025
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    Korea’s major US investment projects halted as detained LG Energy workers set for release

    Construction equipment is parked in front of the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution joint battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia, following the…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Koreans, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • generation 4th and 5th kpop fans are the first ones to be directly affected by the growing surveillance culture, and it is ruining kpop fandom spaces

    Sep 7, 2025
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    I have been a fan since 2019, but I have been aware of K-pop since 2014/2015 and I’ve seen the…

    Gen Z, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Millennials, Parents, Teenager, travel
  • Where to buy 하효맘? (Or order from the US?)

    Sep 7, 2025
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    Where to buy 하효맘? (Or order from the US?)

    Found these (하효맘) at the Hyundai department store/Starfield in Gangnam and our lives have changed. Does anyone know: Where else…

    Hyundai, Japan, Jeju, travel
  • Being a K-pop fan in most parts of the world feels pretty distant

    Sep 7, 2025
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    For most people around the globe, K-pop just isn’t accessible. There are no festivals, concerts, fan signs, or even good…

    K-pop, travel
  • US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    Sep 7, 2025
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    US raid on Hyundai-LG plant seen as 2026 midterm gambit

    ICE leads a multi-agency operation at the construction site of the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy JV plant in Georgia on Sept.…

    Donald Trump, Genesis, history, Hyundai, Kia, Korean American, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Seoul, Stress, travel, Warning
  • April 1945 Seoul dining: the public endured price-gouging and scraps, while privileged Japanese and Korean collaborator elites drank and feasted behind closed doors

    Sep 6, 2025
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    April 1945 Seoul dining: the public endured price-gouging and scraps, while privileged Japanese and Korean collaborator elites drank and feasted behind closed doors

    As Imperial Japan’s war effort was collapsing in spring 1945, life in colonial Seoul grew increasingly desperate. Ordinary Koreans were…

    Japan, Koreans, myeongdong, Peace, Seoul, Shopping, travel, Warning
  • Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has emerged as one of contemporary pop’s most magnetic figures. 

    Sep 6, 2025
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    Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has emerged as one of contemporary pop’s most magnetic figures. 

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment Another Magazine Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has become one of the most magnetic figures…

    K-pop, Photography, travel
  • S.Korea rattled by detention of 560 workers at Hyundai-LG battery JV in sweeping US raid

    Sep 5, 2025
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    S.Korea rattled by detention of 560 workers at Hyundai-LG battery JV in sweeping US raid

    Workers at the Hyundai Motor-LG Energy Solution battery JV in the US state of Georgia are raided and detained Up…

    Hyundai, LG, LG Energy, LG Energy Solution, Military, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, SK Hynix, travel
  • NiziU Announces Exciting Japan Tour 2025 With Stops From Fuchu to Tokyo

    Sep 4, 2025
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    NiziU Announces Exciting Japan Tour 2025 With Stops From Fuchu to Tokyo

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Epic Records Japan Niziu Instagram Japan’s beloved girl group NiziU is set to energize fans this…

    Japan, Tokyo, travel
  • Virtual Travel App

    Sep 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    🌍 Just launched Doraverse on Play Store — a new way to join live, interactive city tours with real local…

    travel
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Latest Korean News

  • Is it Claude or Claudia?May 7, 2026
    I recently read the fascinating account of how Richard Dawkins,… Read more: Is it Claude or Claudia?
  • Egypt opens new defense complex in Seoul, deepening military ties with KoreaMay 7, 2026
    The Embassy of Egypt in Seoul on Wednesday celebrated the… Read more: Egypt opens new defense complex in Seoul, deepening military ties with Korea
  • Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposalMay 7, 2026
    ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV — U.S. President Donald Trump predicted a swift… Read more: Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal
  • Major securities firms urged to extend risk capital supplyMay 7, 2026
    The country’s financial regulator said Thursday that major securities firms… Read more: Major securities firms urged to extend risk capital supply
  • Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK reportMay 7, 2026
    The Bank of Korea (BOK) on Thursday assessed that investors… Read more: Stock market investment gains still being funneled into real estate: BOK report

Latest Community Feeds

  • This beloved Korean snack is a ‘blood sugar bomb’: nutrition expertMay 7, 2026
  • Overseas Koreans can access public sites without Korean phonesMay 7, 2026
  • Parliament fails to pass constitutional amendment bill amid PPP boycottMay 7, 2026
  • Way to the paradiseMay 7, 2026
  • As of 2026, Korea no longer has the world’s lowest birthrate! If the current trends continue, it’s fertility rate for the year will stand at 0.96 children per women, higher than Thailand (0.78), Singapore (0.87), Taiwan (0.65) and China (0.90)May 7, 2026
  • 8 student activists detained after attempting to enter U.S. EmbassyMay 7, 2026
  • dirty work by aespa is way too overhatedMay 7, 2026
  • Solo dining is more popular than ever, much to the distaste of some restaurantsMay 7, 2026
  • Reddit friends, do you like these too..? Both zucchini pancakes and enoki mushroom pancakes are delicious too^^May 7, 2026
  • It’s getting warmer, so I made some Kong-guksu. I made it the easy way with tofu and peanut butter, not the traditional method.May 7, 2026
  • What do you guys think went wrong with IKON and WINNER to not go on to become the next and bigger BIGBANG the way BLACKPINK became the next and bigger 2NE1? I just saw IKON is recently active and it reminded how much potential they had! what are your thoughts?May 7, 2026
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  • South Korea has animated American cartoons for decades. Now, it wants the world to see its own | CNNMay 7, 2026
  • Why does no one remember Infinite’s song Dilemma?May 7, 2026
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  • Seoul retains ‘peaceful coexistence’ policy despite change in N. Korean constitutionMay 7, 2026
  • Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo sentenced to 15 years in prison on appeal for role in insurrectionMay 7, 2026
  • South Korea Q1 exports hit record high, eyes No. 5 global rankMay 7, 2026
  • Could aespa be at risk of cancelling their tour?May 7, 2026
  • Did you guys see the BTS Mexico crowd? OmgMay 7, 2026

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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