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Ukraine

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  • 8 dead, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port

    Dec 20, 2025
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    8 dead, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port

    Eight people were killed and 27 wounded in a Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa, southern Ukraine, late…

    Crime, Ukraine
  • Korean tyre maker Kumho moves ahead with $587m Polish factory, its first in Europe

    Dec 16, 2025
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    Korean tyre maker Kumho moves ahead with $587m Polish factory, its first in Europe

    South Korean tyre manufacturer Kumho is moving ahead with plans to establish a new plant in Poland, which will also…

    Hyundai, Kimchi, Military, Ukraine
  • The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift

    Nov 15, 2025
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    (In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…

    China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, driver, history, Imjin War, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Scandal, Ukraine
  • APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    Nov 8, 2025
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    APEC Gyeongju Summit: A Competitive and Cooperative Arena Where China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Russia Each Have Their Own Concerns

    On October 31, the 2025 APEC Summit opened in Gyeongju, South Korea. Leaders and senior representatives from 21 economies in…

    Busan, cold war, Donald Trump, G7, Japan, Justice, Military, North Korea, Politics, purpose, Putin, Ukraine
  • Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    Nov 7, 2025
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    Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    On November 21, 2024, Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao published an article by Professor Kang Joon-young of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies…

    fail, family, history, Japan, Justice, Korean War, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Punishment, Pyongyang, Ukraine, Warning
  • IMF chief urges S.Korea to reform rigid labor market as AI reshapes jobs

    Nov 5, 2025
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    IMF chief urges S.Korea to reform rigid labor market as AI reshapes jobs

    Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in an interview with The Korea Economic Daily in Gyeongju…

    history, K-pop, LG, Politics, study, Ukraine, Warning
  • S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Sep 21, 2025
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    S.Korea’s APEC Gyeongju turns into unexpected venue for Trump, Xi meeting

    Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Osaka in 2019 (Courtesy of Yonhap) US President Donald Trump…

    Donald Trump, Japan, KT, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Korea’s defense firms aim for global top 4 with ‘Made in Europe by Korea’ strategy

    Sep 15, 2025
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    Korea’s defense firms aim for global top 4 with ‘Made in Europe by Korea’ strategy

    The Korea Investment Week (KIW) 2025 is organzied by The Korea Economic Daily South Korea’s defense companies are accelerating efforts…

    germany, Hyundai, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Hyundai Considering Buyback of Russian Factory… Subsidiary Assessment Underway

    Sep 11, 2025
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    Hyundai Considering Buyback of Russian Factory… Subsidiary Assessment Underway

    Examining the status of global operations, including in Russia HMMR buyback deadline is December this year Sale price was 140,000…

    fail, Hyundai, Kia, Putin, request, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
  • South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Sep 3, 2025
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    South Korea’s Hanwha bets big on Europe with Polish missile venture

    Chunmoo launcher (Courtesy of Hanwha Aerospace)  South Korea’s Hanwha Group has deepened its European push by sealing a deal to…

    germany, Military, Ukraine, Warning
  • “Romantic” edit of ukraine war by official North Korean TV

    Aug 22, 2025
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    “Romantic” edit of ukraine war by official North Korean TV

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

    North Korea, Ukraine
  • LIG Nex1 edges out Hanwha to lead S.Korea’s ‘Iron Dome’ project

    Jul 28, 2025
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    LIG Nex1 edges out Hanwha to lead S.Korea’s ‘Iron Dome’ project

    Cheongung II South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Co. will lead development of the country’s next-generation missile defense system, beating out longtime…

    Hyundai, North Korea, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?

    Jul 24, 2025
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    North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent?

    submitted by /u/Affectionate_Run_799 [link] [comments]

    Military, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Squid Game art painted on russian helmet by Ukrainian artist.

    Jul 11, 2025
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    Squid Game art painted on russian helmet by Ukrainian artist.

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

    squid game, Ukraine
  • Squid Game fan art painted on 30mm artillery shells by Ukrainian artist.

    Jul 6, 2025
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    Squid Game fan art painted on 30mm artillery shells by Ukrainian artist.

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

    squid game, Ukraine
  • Hyundai Rotem seals record $6.5 bn K2 tank deal with Poland

    Jul 2, 2025
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    Hyundai Rotem seals record $6.5 bn K2 tank deal with Poland

    Hyundai Rotem’s K2 battle tank (Courtesy of Hyundai Rotem) Hyundai Rotem Co., a South Korean defense system developer, will export…

    Hyundai, martial law, Ukraine
  • 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
  • SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services

    May 30, 2025
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    SpaceX’s Starlink, Eutelsat’s OneWeb land in Korea for LEO satellite services

    An image of Hanwha Systems’ low-earth-orbit satellite communication system using OneWeb’s satellite constellation South Korea has officially cleared the way…

    Japan, KT, LG, LG Uplus, Military, Ukraine
  • U.S. Considers Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From South Korea

    May 23, 2025
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    U.S. Considers Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From South Korea

    U.S. Army soldiers participated in an exercise with South Korean troops in Yeoncheon recently. Photo: Kim Jae-Hwan/Zuma Press WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is…

    Discussion, Japan, Military, North Korea, Peace, Pyongyang, Seoul, Ukraine
  • Ex-ICC president urges Ukraine to file ICC case against North Korea

    May 20, 2025
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    Ex-ICC president urges Ukraine to file ICC case against North Korea

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

    North Korea, Ukraine
  • Hanwha’s ‘Sea Ghost’ makes waves as Greece eyes unmanned naval tech

    May 14, 2025
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    Hanwha’s ‘Sea Ghost’ makes waves as Greece eyes unmanned naval tech

    Hanwha Systems demonstrates its first unmanned surface vessel (USV) Hae-ryeong, or Sea Ghost, at a seaport in South Korea GEOJE,…

    Military, Ukraine
  • Used SUVs pricier than new ones? Yes, in South Korea thanks to Russia

    May 12, 2025
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    Used SUVs pricier than new ones? Yes, in South Korea thanks to Russia

    Hyundai Motor’s Palisade SUV Prices of certain used sport utility vehicles in South Korea are defying the broader economic slowdown,…

    Hyundai, Ukraine
  • Ukraine urges South Korea to prevent exports of DN Solutions’ CNC machines to Russia via China

    May 3, 2025
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    Ukraine urges South Korea to prevent exports of DN Solutions’ CNC machines to Russia via China

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

    Ukraine
  • you should be aware that kard ignore and fund the genocide of ukrainians

    May 1, 2025
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    before I start, I beg you not to react to this like “music is out of politics”, “kpop is out…

    Politics, Question, Ukraine
  • NK activates article 4 of mutual “defence pact”; confirms troop deployment; declaration of war

    Apr 30, 2025
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    NK activates article 4 of mutual “defence pact”; confirms troop deployment; declaration of war

    Do you think NK’s declaration of war against Ukraine will affect SK’s support to Ukraine? How might this affect local…

    Ukraine
  • Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Apr 29, 2025
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    Exports of Korea-made used cars to hit record high in 2025

    Used cars parked in parking lots in Incheon for export (Courtesy of Yonhap)   South Korea’s exports of used cars by…

    Affinity, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Lotte, Ukraine
  • Major local news from South Korea, April 24

    Apr 24, 2025
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    Major local news from South Korea, April 24

    Global trade risk: Citigroup estimates that if the US and China impose over 100% tariffs on each other, Korea’s GDP…

    Crime, Hyundai, Local News, Military, Politics, Putin, request, Seoul, Ukraine
  • South Korea’s renewed stock market darlings: Weapons makers

    Apr 24, 2025
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    South Korea’s renewed stock market darlings: Weapons makers

    LIG Nex1’s guided missile Hawk South Korea’s defense industry is once again capturing investor attention, as exports of tanks, armored…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Military, Seoul, Ukraine
  • South Korean defense industry thrives on strong overseas demand

    Apr 15, 2025
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    South Korean defense industry thrives on strong overseas demand

    (Courtesy of Yonhap)  South Korea’s defense industry is expected to enjoy its heyday for a while after global demand for…

    Donald Trump, germany, Hyundai, Korean Art, Military, North Korea, Seoul, Ukraine
  • LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in Russia

    Mar 21, 2025
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    LG Electronics restarts home appliance plant in Russia

    LG Electronics’ built-in home appliance product line-up  LG Electronics Inc. has resumed operations at its home appliance plant in Russia…

    Donald Trump, Hyundai, Kia, LG, LG Electronics, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Ukraine
  • Trump-driven energy boom spurs Korean firms to hike US gas investments

    Mar 10, 2025
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    Trump-driven energy boom spurs Korean firms to hike US gas investments

    An SK Innovation E&S-operated shale gas field in Woodford, Oklahoma WOODFORD, Oklahoma – A shale gas field in Woodford, Carter…

    Discussion, Donald Trump, Hyundai, Japan, POSCO, Seoul, SK Hynix, Ukraine
  • Asia’s Defense Stocks Climb on Hopes of More European Arms Spending

    Mar 5, 2025
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    Asia’s Defense Stocks Climb on Hopes of More European Arms Spending

    European leaders have signaled more readiness to provide Ukraine with security guarantees and expand their defense capabilities. Photo: jung yeon-je/Agence…

    germany, Hyundai, Japan, Military, Peace, Seoul, Ukraine
  • N. Korean soldier captured by Ukraine voices intent to go to S. Korea: lawmaker

    Mar 4, 2025
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    N. Korean soldier captured by Ukraine voices intent to go to S. Korea: lawmaker

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

    Ukraine
  • What are Koreans thinking about Trump’s betrayal of NATO and EU?

    Feb 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Is there a security discussion arising after the MAGA movement systematically betrays Ukraine, NATO and EU? Do Koreans see similarities…

    Discussion, Koreans, Ukraine
  • [Exclusive] Being Taken Prisoner is Treason in North, I Want to go the South” Interview with North Korean Soldiers Captured in Battlefield

    Feb 19, 2025
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    This media outlet has recently met the two North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia and taken prisoner live by the…

    family, Korean Military, KT, Military, North Korea, Parents, Pyongyang, Question, study, Ukraine
  • South Korea’s defense orders reach record $73.1 billion at end-2024

    Feb 17, 2025
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    South Korea’s defense orders reach record $73.1 billion at end-2024

    Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems showcase the K9 self-propelled howitzer at World Defense Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia…

    driver, germany, Hyundai, Ukraine
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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