Business Resources

Bank of Korea
Site includes economic updates and other business information.
www.bok.or.kr/

Bizeurope.com
A business resource directory with links and information on most countries throughout the world.
www.bizeurope.com/bsr/country/korea.htm

Business Korea Plaza
Exporter catalogues, product catalogues, trade inquiries, etc.
www.bizkorea.com/

Economist.com: Country Briefings
Country news, country profiles, forecasts, statistics, etc.
www.economist.com/countries/SouthKorea/

ExecutivePlanet.com
Information on business culture, customs and etiquette.
www.executiveplanet.com/busine
ss-etiquette/South+Korea.html

International Monetary Fund
Transcripts, articles, statements, and seminars related to the given country and the IMF.
www.imf.org/external/country/KOR/index.htm

International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO: Countries
Links to national trade support institutions, country-specific business information, trade and market profiles, and trade statistics to benchmark performance, providing export supply and import demand indicators.
www.intracen.org/menus/countries.htm

Korea Stock Market
General Business Resource.
english.koscom.co.kr/main/

Korean Federation of Textile Industries
General Business Resource.
www.kofoti.org/

Korean Marketplace
A site created by the Korean government in order to present Korean SME products to the world market.
eng.bestsme.com/

MBendi Country Profile
General, introductory, geographical, political, economic, industrial sector, investment, trade, business travel, infrastructure, risk, and business assistance information. Covers 246 countries. Databases and news articles available.
www.mbendi.co.za/land/as/kr/p0005.htm

Government Resources

CIA World Factbook
Introductory, geographical, population, governmental, economic, communications, transportation, and military summary information along with transnational issues. Over 250 entries.
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ks.html

Consular Information Sheet
Country description, entry/exit requirements, safety/security, crime, medical facilities/insurance/health info, traffic/aviation safety & conditions, currency/photography/customs restrictions, criminal penalties, and U.S. representation.
travel.state.gov/travel/ci
s_pa_tw/cis/cis_1018.html

Country Analysis Briefs from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Overview of the country's energy situation.
www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/skorea.html

Country Study
Studies on countries available at the Library of Congress.
lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/krtoc.html

Korea National Statistical Office
General Government Resource.
www.nso.go.kr/eng/

Korean Trade - Investment Promotion Agency
Business information, investing in Korea, events, etc.
www.kotra.or.kr/eng/

Seoul Metropolitan Government
Information on city overview, administration, travel, business, arts & culture, education, links, news, and more.
english.seoul.go.kr/

U.S. Department of State -- Foreign Entry Requirements
Requirements of U.S. citizens traveling on tourism or business, as specified by foreign embassies.
travel.state.gov/travel/tips/
brochures/brochures_1229.html

U.S. Department of State -- International Travel
Four main sections: travel warnings -- current warnings, consular information sheets, public announcements; tips -- planning, regional information, safety issues, etc; document requirements; and living abroad tips.
travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

U.S. Department of State -- Passports
Five main sections: obtaining or renewing passports, applications and forms, lost or stolen passports, frequently requested information, and passport policy information.
travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Travel Resources

Best in the World Travel Directory
Elegant site with detailed pages on most countries or states/regions within countries. Sections on each page contain overviews, accommodation information, photos, and recommended reading.
www.thebestintheworld.com/asia/skorea.asp

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health information on regions and destinations, reference materials, and topics such as outbreaks, diseases, vaccinations, etc.
www.cdc.gov/travel/eastasia.htm

Columbus Guides
Country info: overview, passport/visa, money, duty free, holidays, health, international/internal travel, accommodation, sports, activities/attractions, social/business profiles, climate, history/government, cities, airports, curises and maps.
www.columbusguides.com/data/kor/kor.asp

HotelsTravel.com
Directory of hotels and tourist information.
www.hotelstravel.com/koreasouth.html

Korea Tour
Information and photos about the geography, culture, tourism, history and government of South Korea.
www.knto.or.kr/eng/

Lonely Planet
Comprehensive information by country: introduction, facts for the traveler, when to go, money and costs, attractions, off the beaten track, activities, history, culture, environment, getting there and away, getting around, and future reading.
www.lonelyplanet.com/destinatio
ns/north_east_asia/south_korea/

Travel Document Systems
Country-specific info on entry and visa requirements, people, geography, history, culture, economy, government, embassy/consulate addresses, foreign relations, travel advisories, travel tips, customs/duties, and health/vaccinations.
www.traveldocs.com/kr/index.htm

World66.com
Travel guides for over 10,000 destinations.
www.world66.com/world/asia
/northeastasia/southkorea

Other Resources

Asian Studies Network Information Center
Extensive site offering information and links on countries in Asia.
asnic.utexas.edu/asnic/countries/korea/korea.html

Country Reports
Country profiles, flags, history, anthems, weather, and reference maps.
www.countryreports.org/country.asp?co
untryid=134&countryName=Korea%20South

Digital Chosun Ilbo
Online newspaper.
english.chosun.com/

Escape Artist
Information on living abroad, country profiles, articles, the international marketplace, international real estate, etc.
www.escapeartist.com/korea/korea.htm

Ethnologue
Information on the languages of the country or region.
www.ethnologue.com/show_cou
ntry.asp?name=Korea,+South

Korea InfoGate
An English portal site in Korea designed to provide Korea related information for foreigners.
www.koreainfogate.com/

Portal to Asian Internet Resources
Offers over 6,000 professionally selected, cataloged and annotated online resources, the content of which centers on the humanities and social sciences.
digicoll.library.wisc.edu/PAIR/index.html

Washington Post
Country-specific or related news stories for locations throughout the world.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/l
ongterm/worldref/country/s_korea.htm

Yahoo! Korea
Search engine.
kr.yahoo.com/