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  • Military Service Flowchart for Overseas Koreans, Dual Nationals, K-Diaspora/Adoptees and Gyopo

    Aug 24, 2026
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    30M Korean born and raised abroad, completed my military service from 2020 to 2022. I frequently see posts on this…

    Advice, Ewha, family, history, Justice, Korean Military, Koreans, Medical, Military, Parents, purpose, Question, Seoul, Sex, Stress, study, Survey, travel, Warning
  • NINA Stops Asking: Inside the Detonation of WHY NOT ME?

    Aug 22, 2026
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    NINA Stops Asking: Inside the Detonation of WHY NOT ME?

    The room is barely lit — string bulbs blurred to honey behind her, a single red lamp burning low like…

    apology, Gen Z, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Question, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • Hyein, Uncaged: Bottega Finds Its Sharpest Edge Yet

    Aug 21, 2026
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    Hyein, Uncaged: Bottega Finds Its Sharpest Edge Yet

    The Crouch Heard Around the Internet She is folded into herself like a closed fist — knees to chest, one…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, travel, Warning
  • Deposit insurance fee hikes face pushback from financial firms

    Aug 20, 2026
    in News
    Deposit insurance fee hikes face pushback from financial firms

    Financial companies are pushing back against plans to raise deposit insurance fees, warning that a steep increase could put an…

    fail, study, Warning
  • Nationwide civil defense drill slated for Thursday

    Aug 19, 2026
    in News
    Nationwide civil defense drill slated for Thursday

    The interior ministry said Wednesday that a nationwide civil defense drill simulating an enemy air raid will be conducted later…

    Shopping, Subway, Warning
  • Flooding near Tokyo kills 4, disrupts travel

    Aug 14, 2026
    in News
    Flooding near Tokyo kills 4, disrupts travel

    TOKYO — Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of…

    Japan, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • Bish Bash Bosh: Mimi of Oh My Girl Rewrites the Rules of Solo K-Pop

    Aug 13, 2026
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    Bish Bash Bosh: Mimi of Oh My Girl Rewrites the Rules of Solo K-Pop

    The Moment Before the Drop Her fists hit the mixer before her eyes ever meet the camera. Rings catch red…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Photography, Scandal, Seoul, Warning
  • By 2030, Korean women are projected to become the first population in human history with an average life expectancy above 90 years, surpassing even Japan, industrialized nations, in a shift driven by improvements in cardiovascular health and near-universal healthcare

    Aug 12, 2026
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    By 2030, Korean women are projected to become the first population in human history with an average life expectancy above 90 years, surpassing even Japan, industrialized nations, in a shift driven by improvements in cardiovascular health and near-universal healthcare

    By 2030, the average woman in South Korea is projected to live past 90. Not the lucky ones. Not the…

    driver, history, Japan, KT, Seoul, study, Warning
  • Banned and Stale Topics.

    Aug 11, 2026
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    This post is permanently pinned so that all sub users can be aware of our banned topics. It will be…

    Discussion, Scandal, Sex, Warning
  • In just three hours, Japanese colonial authorities rounded up 466 Seoul residents for black-market trading, sentenced them on the spot, and sent them by streetcar to Seodaemun Prison (July 1945)

    Aug 10, 2026
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    In just three hours, Japanese colonial authorities rounded up 466 Seoul residents for black-market trading, sentenced them on the spot, and sent them by streetcar to Seodaemun Prison (July 1945)

    This article illustrates an example of the brutal “summary trials” carried out in connection with mass police sweeps against black-market…

    fail, family, Japan, LG, Military, Punishment, purpose, Question, Seoul, Warning
  • What happened to a enhypen fan it should be a reminder that accounts are still real people

    Aug 5, 2026
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    So if You need context a engene left this world on live because people on and off the fandom started…

    family, Peace, Rest in Peace, Warning
  • Seoul blocks 6 toxic kids’ swim products from direct import sites

    Aug 5, 2026
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    Seoul blocks 6 toxic kids’ swim products from direct import sites

    As summer heat drives families across Korea to pools and beaches, municipal safety regulators in the capital have issued a…

    fail, request, Seoul, Warning
  • Heat kills 16 in Korea this summer: interior ministry

    Aug 4, 2026
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    Heat kills 16 in Korea this summer: interior ministry

    Korea’s summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters…

    Seoul, Warning
  • The reign of terror and theft from Konnect’d, did you all forget?

    Jul 30, 2026
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    So this is going to be a copy and paste and edit from my Got7 post and my KARD because…

    Discussion, Question, Stress, travel, Warning
  • Korean online dating scam

    Jul 28, 2026
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    Korean online dating scam

    I feel like an idiot because this isn’t the first time this person/group has got me. But initially the conversation…

    Kakao, Warning
  • Yeri in Her Own Orbit: Red Velvet’s Quiet Power, Styled Loud

    Jul 25, 2026
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    Yeri in Her Own Orbit: Red Velvet’s Quiet Power, Styled Loud

    Yeri, Unfiltered There are K-pop stars who perform a concept, and then there are artists who seem to become the…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, Suga, Warning
  • Why can’t we discuss the Cortis concert on this sub?

    Jul 18, 2026
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    There have been posts criticizing concerts from other groups before, like aespa and ILLIT, and they were never removed, even…

    Warning
  • Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert

    Jul 18, 2026
    in News
    Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert

    TAPACHULA, México — A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, seismologists said, with a…

    Survey, Warning
  • Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

    Jul 18, 2026
    in News
    Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs

    OTTAWA — President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he…

    Donald Trump, Warning
  • JYP’s new favorite promo strategy – Confusing the hell out of fans

    Jul 16, 2026
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    JYP’s been putting out some really unconventional and bizarre teasers lately. I don’t know how long it’s been going on,…

    Warning
  • ATEEZ Turns the Villain Era Glam: Inside “BAD (Japanese Ver.)”

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

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

    apology, Crime, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Question, Survey, Tokyo, travel, Warning
  • [ANNOUNCEMENT] CHANGES TO BANNED TOPICS

    Jul 9, 2026
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    For the past few months, the mods have been discussing our banned topics. There were five, plus two topics that…

    Discussion, Scandal, Sex, Warning
  • Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investments

    Jul 7, 2026
    in News
    Financial regulator warns of excessive leveraged stock investments

    The head of the nation’s financial regulator said Tuesday excessive leveraged stock investments could undermine the financial health of households,…

    Warning
  • Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Jul 6, 2026
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    Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Finally, they found the solution: English signs submitted by /u/daehanmindecline [link] [comments]

    Seoul, Warning
  • Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Jul 6, 2026
    in News
    Seoul Metro puts up English warnings at depots after graffiti cases by foreigners

    Seoul Metro, one of the two major operators of the city’s subway system, will install English-language warning signs around its…

    Seoul, Subway, Warning
  • Democratic Party Rep. Choi Rebuts Lee Byung-tae’s May 18 ‘Sanctuary’ Remarks

    Jul 4, 2026
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    Democratic Party Rep. Choi Rebuts Lee Byung-tae’s May 18 ‘Sanctuary’ Remarks

    Officer Lee Byung-tae said something – about Paichai High School baseball team’s mocking of May 18th movement in Gwangju (mentioning…

    Protest, Warning
  • Russian missiles and drones kill 11, cause damage across Ukraine capital

    Jul 2, 2026
    in News
    Russian missiles and drones kill 11, cause damage across Ukraine capital

    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least eight people…

    Military, Ukraine, Warning
  • $445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

    Jul 2, 2026
    in News
    $445 taxi ride from Seoul to Incheon? Taiwanese tourist challenges excessive fare

    Allegations that a taxi driver overcharged a Taiwanese tourist nearly tenfold for a ride to Incheon International Airport sparked online…

    driver, North Korea, Seoul, travel, Warning
  • WHO OWNS 5TH GEN OF K-POP? WARNING: ⚠️ NO HATE!

    Jun 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey Everyone! 5th gen..The latest generation of Kpop✨ Full of all rounders rookie group, from babymonster to Cortis, ALL HITS🔥…

    K-pop, request, Warning
  • West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own

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

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

    family, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, Warning
  • LEMONADE – Sour, Sharp & Absolutely Unstoppable

    Jun 6, 2026
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    LEMONADE – Sour, Sharp & Absolutely Unstoppable

    MUSIC VIDEO FASHION EDITORIAL ✦ LEMONADE ERA ✦ AESPA 에스파 ✦ 2026 Four women. A wardrobe ripped from 1966 and…

    Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Warning
  • Giselle in Motion: aespa’s Style Chameleon Meets LOEWE at DAZED Korea

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

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

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

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

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

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Kia, KT, Photography, purpose, Tokyo, Warning
  • When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    Jun 4, 2026
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    When Memory Arrives Without Warning

    I.O.I return after a decade apart with Suddenly — a synth-pop meditation on longing that is both the right song and, for…

    fail, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Question, Social Media, Suga, Warning
  • Are K-pop fans (“sometimes”) delusional?

    May 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    One thing I’ve noticed in K-pop fandoms is how some fans interpret literally every small action an idol does as…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Warning
  • BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    May 21, 2026
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    BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD

    THE COVER THAT STOPPED THE INTERNET Before the ink was dry, before the first collector’s copy shipped from Seoul, the…

    Celebrity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Military, Photography, purpose, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Stress, Teenager, Warning
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Latest Korean News

  • N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: reportAugust 24, 2026
    North Korea and Belarus are close to signing a visa-waiver… Read more: N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: report
  • Samsung forecast to overtake Apple in global smartphone shipments in 2026: reportAugust 24, 2026
    Samsung Electronics is forecast to reclaim the top spot in… Read more: Samsung forecast to overtake Apple in global smartphone shipments in 2026: report
  • Korea expands autonomous driving AI testsAugust 24, 2026
    The government said Monday it will significantly expand pilot projects… Read more: Korea expands autonomous driving AI tests
  • Hanmi Pharm signs $2.3 bil. licensing deal with Roche’s Genentech for obesity drug candidateAugust 24, 2026
    Hanmi Pharm, a Korean pharmaceutical company, said Monday it has… Read more: Hanmi Pharm signs $2.3 bil. licensing deal with Roche’s Genentech for obesity drug candidate
  • EcoPro BM begins overhaul of Hungary plant to target European EV marketAugust 24, 2026
    EcoPro BM has begun converting its Hungary plant to produce… Read more: EcoPro BM begins overhaul of Hungary plant to target European EV market

Latest Community Feeds

  • A friend of mine showed me a grave of a woman of Korean descent in a slavic country.August 25, 2026
  • 제가 한국인이라는 이유로 한국 학교에서 괴롭힘을 당하기 시작했어요. 어떻게 이런 일이 가능한지 이해가 안 돼요.August 25, 2026
  • [Exclusive] Google builds Korea team for full-functioning Maps serviceAugust 25, 2026
  • Two pastors fined US$723 each for disrupting Korean flight with loud preachingAugust 25, 2026
  • “sibling groups” who aren’t from the same company?August 25, 2026
  • 4Minute vs Secret: Who Was Bigger in Korea?August 25, 2026
  • I really like the trend of giving the members individual songs as a part of the group discographyAugust 25, 2026
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  • Retrospective: What do you think of the Korea in Hetalia?August 25, 2026
  • Police officer accused of falsely closing missing persons cases faces detention warrant hearingAugust 25, 2026
  • Kimbap in cooler for camping tripAugust 25, 2026
  • South Korean women are projected to become the first national population in history with an average life expectancy above 90. An Imperial College London study placed the 2030 estimate at 90.8 years—although its calculated chance of actually crossing 90 was only 57 per cent.August 25, 2026
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  • ‘No Permission to Dance’: Venue closure in Busan leads to petition to change laws on live performancesAugust 25, 2026
  • SK Hynix Performance Stock Agreement Rejected by 50.1%August 25, 2026
  • Seoul Mayor Proposes Tancheon as Housing Alternative to YongsanAugust 25, 2026
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  • Used to be very embarrassed abut liking K-popAugust 25, 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