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Korean Studies Databases & Selected Internet Resources: Korean Studies Databases & Selected Internet Resources Prepared by Nari Been Cornell University Wason Collection Dec. 1, 2004

 Content: Content Database KISS Nuri Dong Bang Internet Resources General Information History Books & Journals & Newspapers Culture Korean Language Bibliographies & Library Collections Korean Studies Institution & Center

KISS (Korean Knowledge Information Services): KISS (Korean Knowledge Information Services) http://kiss.kstudy.com This database includes 800,000 full text articles from 1200 academic associations in engineering, social sciences, literatures, languages, medicine, natural sciences, agriculture, oceanography, fishery, art, physical education, etc. currently subscribed by the Wason Collection.

Nuri Media : Nuri Media http://www.nurimedia.co.kr/ Offers 3 different kinds of online databases. DBPIA http://www.dbpia.co.kr/ Provides database of 600 publications in 11 different fields of society, literature, economics, business, theology, law, administration, arts, engineering, natural science, etc . KRPIA http://www.krpia.co.kr/ Provides database related to Korean Studies. Includes History, literature, folk culture, nature, Chinese medicine, historical materials. MMPIA http://www.mmpia.co.kr/ Multimedia database online-Service Includes architecture, communication design, interactive design, movie, fashion,

DBPIA (Academic Database Web-Service): DBPIA (Academic Database Web-Service) Analyze and computerize journals and publications from 3000 academic associations in the fields of society, literature, economics, business, theology, law, administration, arts, engineering, natural science, etc CD-ROM & On-line Database How to Use: IP authentication - registered IP (PC) can use the service without using password (Network CD-ROM) ID/PW authentication – for unregistered PC Price: Total Database Price W294,560,000 ($294,560) + Annual Renewal Fee W30,200,000 ($30,200)

KRPIA (Korean Studies Database Web-Service): KRPIA (Korean Studies Database Web-Service) Analyze and computerize historical materials and records in the fields of history, literature, folk culture, nature, Chinese medicine, religion, etc. Ex) Samguk Sagi (The History of Three Kingdom, BC 1145), GyungGukDeJun (Code of Chosun BC1474) Includes historical materials related to Korean Studies as well as Asian Studies. How to Use: IP authentication - registered IP (PC) can use the service without using password (Network CD-ROM) ID/PW authentication – for unregistered PC

MMPIA (Multimedia Database Web-Service): MMPIA (Multimedia Database Web-Service) Culture & arts database that focused on designs. (web, graphic, fashion, product, environmental designs) Illustration, pictogram, typography, trademark, caricature, Asian, African, American, European folk designs and images. Detailed description for each image material.

Dong Bang Media: Dong Bang Media CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Contents Digital Korean Culture Encyclopedia- EncyKorea Dictionary, documents database Korean Studies database Nature & Environment database Culture & Arts database Newspaper & Journals database Health & Medicine database Historic relic database Internet Contents Service - www.KoreaA2Z.com offer above information online

EncyKorea (Digital Korean Culture Encyclopedia) : EncyKorea (Digital Korean Culture Encyclopedia) http://www.encykorea.com/ Published by ‘the Academy of Korean Studies’ 6 CD-ROM, 1 DVD-ROM <Contents> Total Culture - ethnology, geology, history, etc Outside Culture - environment, life style, society, etc Inside Culture - language, arts, religion, etc

WWW.KoreaA2Z.com: WWW.KoreaA2Z.com KoreaA2Z is the site that introduces 150 products of Dong Bang Media and offers contents of the products online. <Database Contents> Dictionary, documents, environment, culture (literature, movies, arts, cartoons, music, architecture, philosophy, etc), newspapers, journals, education, history, etc. How to use: Tel: 82-2- 2671-8597 / (Korea) 080-736-5000     e-mail : dbmedia@dbmedia.co.kr

Internet Resources: Internet Resources General Information About Korea History Books & Journals & Newspapers Culture Korean Language Bibliographies & Library Collections Korean Studies Institution & Center Other Reference Tools

General Information: General Information Koreanists (Korean Studies Scholars and Students) http://www.koreanists.net/ The Koreanists web site offers a free online database of Korean studies scholars and students. It has been constructed to provide users with easy access to up-to-date information about scholars of Korean studies around the world. Korean Studies on Net (only Korean) http://koreandb.kdaq.empas.com/ The new website for Korean Studies on Net (www.koreandb.net). Established by the Academy of Korean Studies. Includes bibliographies, biographical information, and other historical information related to Korean Studies.

General Information: General Information Korea Knowledge Portal 국가지식정보통합검색시스템 http://www.knowledge.go.kr/ Integrated full text databases. The Korean government selected culture, ocean, history, industry, sciences, education, IT, constructions as the major 8 areas for informational computerization.   Korea Net - Gateway to Korea http://www.kois.go.kr/ Includes general information on Korea, such as government, culture, economy, directory, and travel, etc.. Korea web http://www.koreaweb.ws/ Comprehensive information on Korean Studies. Organized by subjects including fine arts, academia, books, music, literature, scholarship & jobs, computing,etc

Korean History: Korean History International Journal for Korean History http://history.korea.ac.kr/emain.htm International Journal of Korean History (IJKH) is published by the Center for Korean History, affiliated with the Institute of Korean Culture, Korea University, Seoul, the Republic of Korea. The Center was established in November 1997 to promote and further the study of Korean history at the national and global level. The National Institute of Korean History (NIKH) http://kuksa.nhcc.go.kr/index_eng.html Collects historical materials and uses them for study and research of Korean history. Founded in 1946, NIKH has published over 1000 pieces of historical materials including the Choson Wangjo Sillok (朝鮮王朝實錄, Annals of Choson Dynasty) and Seungjeongwonilgi (承政院日記, Diary of the Royal Secretariat during the Choson Dynasty). On-line searchable bibliographies written in Korean on Korean History *NIKH Catalog of Historical Materials Collected from Abroad http://khmc.history.go.kr/Eng/index.asp On-line searchable bibliographies written in English on Korean History.

Korean History Korean History Data Integration System (Korean): Korean History Korean History Data Integration System (Korean) http://kh2.koreanhistory.or.kr/index.jsp Integrated digital library on Korean history. On-line searchable bibliographies written in Korean on Korean History. Searchable historical materials according to different resources, content, time periods, etc. Korean History: A Bibliography (compiled by Kenneth R.Robinson) http://www2.hawaii.edu/korea/bibliography/biblio.htm On-line searchable bibliographies written in English on Korean History. History index includes archaeology, Ko-chosun, Three kingdoms, Ancient Korea-Japan relations, Parhae, Koryo, Chosun, late 19th century, Post-liberation era, Korean war, etc.

Books & Journals : Books & Journals § Books on Korea http://www.booksonkorea.org/english/main/index.html BooksonKorea.org is a website developed and managed by the Korea Foundation for foreign readers who are interested in Korean culture and society. The website provides bibliographical information about Korea-related materials published in various foreign languages worldwide. § Korea Journal http://www.ekoreajournal.net/ The Korea Journal includes articles, debates, book reviews and book notes. The Korea Journal is circulated among Korean Studies institutes, universities, and agencies associated with UNESCO related agencies in 180 different countries, with a total of 2,200 copies published per issue. The Editorial Board, composed of 6 specialists and Editorial Advisory Board, composed of 7 specialists, are each from field of Korean Studies, such as philosophy, literature, history, political science, anthropology.

Books & Journals: Books & Journals §    Korea Focus http://www.koreafocus.or.kr/ Korea Focus is a bimonthly journal featuring articles and commentaries on Korean politics, economy, society, and culture selected from leading Korean newspapers, magazines, academic papers presented in the academic seminars, and journals. Since the first issue in 1993, the journal has provided information on developments in Korea and a variety of opinions on current events. §        Asian Perspective http://ifes.kyungnam.ac.kr/ifes/ifes/eng/publication/02_journal.asp ASIAN PERSPECTIVE is the Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES)’s quarterly journal of regional and international affairs. Published since 1977, Asian Perspective includes articles on the social sciences with a particular emphasis on world/comparative politics and Asia's regional affairs. It was selected as the best international academic journal of social sciences in Korea by the Ministry of Education for three consecutive years: 1996, 1997, 1998.

Books & Journals: Books & Journals The Journal of Asian Studies http://www.jstor.org/journals/00219118.htm For 56 years, The Journal of Asian Studies has been recognized as the most authoritative and prestigious publication in the field of Asian Studies. This quarterly has been published regularly since November 1941, offering Asianists a wealth of information unavailable elsewhere. Each issue contains four to five feature articles on topics involving the history, arts, social sciences, philosophy, and contemporary issues of East, South, and Southeast Asia, as well as a large book review section. Korean Studies www2.hawaii.edu/uhpress/journals/koreanstudies/ Korean Studies, edited at the University of Hawai`i Center for Korean Studies, addresses a variety of scholarly topics through interdisciplinary and multicultural articles, book reviews, and essays in the humanities and social sciences.

Newspapers: Newspapers Korean Integrated News Database System www.kinds.or.kr The biggest database that includes most Korean newspapers. Popular daily newspapers (national and regional),weekly,monthly magazines, internet newspapers, news from TV. Free service.

Korean Culture: Korean Culture §         ClickKorea http://www.clickkorea.org/index.asp ClickKorea is an online resource developed by the Korea Foundation to meet the need for broader access to information about Korean arts and culture. This website currently provides upcoming performances and exhibitions in Korea and worldwide, a database of Korean studies scholars and students, online lectures, and essays on Korean arts and culture. §         KOREANA Webzine http://www.koreana.or.kr/ Koreana webzine provides access to all articles that have been printed in Koreana since 1987. Articles from the English edition are offered in text and PDF format, while articles from editions in other languages in PDF format only. Koreana, a quarterly published by the Korea Foundation since 1987, is dedicated to increasing awareness about Korea's cultural heritage overseas as well as providing information about current artistic and cultural activities.

Korean Culture (governmental organizations): Korean Culture (governmental organizations) The Korean Culture & Arts Foundation (KCAF) http://www.kcaf.or.kr/ KCAF is a government-sponsored non-profit organization that provides support for the promotion of artistic activities in Korea. Introduces cultural assets, traditional instruments, Korean virtual museum, Korean Pavilion, Korean artists, and copyright information, etc Ministry of Culture and Tourism http://www.mct.go.kr/english/index.jsp Introduces hanbok, kimchi, bulgogi, taekwondo, mask dance, Korean language, and festival/events. Comprehensive Culture and Arts Information System http://www.culture-arts.go.kr/ CCAIS is designed to provide a wide range of information on Korea’s culture and arts- established by the Ministry of Culture and Information as part of the government’s "Knowledge and Information Link Project for 2000."

Korean Language: Korean Language KOSNET (Korean language Study on the Net) http://www.interedu.go.kr/ For English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese speakers. Offers various language learning programs to overseas Korean and foreigners An Introduction to Korean http://langintro.com/kintro/ Includes the Korean alphabet, basic conversation phrases, vocabulary, Basic grammars, etc Declan’s Korean Language Page http://www.declan-software.com/korean.htm Introduces the origins of the Korean language, a short history of Hangul, Korean language learning sites, online Korean dictionaries, other Korean resources.

Bibliographies & Library Collections in USA: Bibliographies & Library Collections in USA The Council on East Asian Libraries (CEAL) the organization for East Asian librarians in North America http://www.sois.uwm.edu/jeong/ceal/ UCLA Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/eastasian University of Washington Libraries http://www.lib.washington.edu/East-asia/korea/e-resource.html Harvard Yenching Library Korean Studies http://hcl.harvard.edu/harvard-yenching/koreadatabase.html University of Hawaii at Manoa. Korea Collection http://www2.hawaii.edu/~asiaref/korea/korea.htm University of California, Berkeley –Korea Collection http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/EAL/ Library of Congress Korean Serial Database http://www.loc.gov/rr/asian/koreanserials/

Korean Studies Institution & Center in Korea: Korean Studies Institution & Center in Korea Korean Foundation http://www.kofo.or.kr/ The Academy of Korean Studies http://www.aks.ac.kr/ Seoul National University – Institute of Korea Studies http://plaza.snu.ac.kr/~hanyon/home.html Korea University - Korean Studies Institute http://www.korstudy.org/ Korea Research Foundation http://www.krf.or.kr/ National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts http://www.ncktpa.go.kr/ National Institute of Korean History http://www.nhcc.go.kr/

Korean Studies Institution & Center in USA: Korean Studies Institution & Center in USA Harvard University –the Korea Institute http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~korea/ University of California, Berkeley –the Center for Korean Studies http://ieas.berkeley.edu/cks Center University of California, the UCLA Center for Korean Studies http://www.isop.ucla.edu/korea/ University of Hawaii at Manoa – the Center for Korean Studies http://www2.hawaii.edu/korea/ University of Michigan – Korean Studies Program http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/ksp/ University of Washington – Korean Studies Program http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/easc/KoreaStudiesProgram.html The Association for Korean Studies in Europe http://www.akse.uni-kiel.de