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The links on this page point to Korean government ministries and agencies, banks, and other sources of information on economy, monetary policy, financial system, publications, and statistics.
Researchers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress'
Business Reference
Services , a useful starting point for conducting
research in all major business subjects, including industry information,
commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance,
investment, and marketing.
The Bank of Korea (http://www.bok.or.kr)
Korea's central bank, with a commitment to pursuing monetary stability and sound development of the Korean economy. Provides information on Korea’s economy, monetary policy, foreign exchange, financial system, publications, statistics, and more. In Korean and English.
Economic Statistics System of the Bank of Korea (ECOS) (http://ecos.bok.or.kr/)
In 2004, the Bank of Korea has started the ECOS website as the main method of delivering the basic economic statistics to policy makers and the public swiftly and conveniently. Since 2007, the Bank of Korea has made the ECOS more user-friendly by strengthening the statistics search function and creating metadata of its statistics.
Korea Economic Institute (KEI) (http://www.keia.org/index.php)
KEI offers access to current information and analysis to broaden and deepen understanding among Americans about developments in Korea and the value of the Korea-U.S. relationship, through its publications, outreach programs, and website. It also provides the North Korean economic data.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) (http://www.amchamkorea.org/)
AMCHAM Korea seeks to promote and protect the interests of member companies operating in Korea and represent and relay the opinions of the American business community to the Korean government, and to Korean trade and industry associates, and to U.S. government officials. Links to news and events, publications and resources, and more.
Korea Economic Research Institute (http://www.keri.org)
Provides reports on principal findings of research work by specialists
and the list of publicatons by a category title on economy. In English and Korean.
Korean Statistical Information System (KOSIS) (http://www.kosis.kr/)
Korea's extensive national statistical
database. Presents national and international statistics arranged by subject
or source, and are searchable by keyword or subject. Includes information on
population, agriculture, crime, transportation, and more. Includes comparative
economic and social indicators of South and North Korea, online publications
of statistical data, alphabetical and subject glossary, news about recent publications,
and links to other institutions' statistical databases. In Korean.
Korea Development Institute (http://www.kdi.re.kr/)
Links to information on current economic trends, news, policy, analysis, publications, and other related sites. In Korean, some articles (from other organizations) in English.
Korea Institute for International
Economic Policy (http://www.kiep.go.kr/eng/)
KIEP is a government-funded economic research institute which advises the government on all major international economic policy issues and also carries out research for foreign institutes and government son all areas of the Korean and international economies. Links to information about KIEP, publications, news, and more. In Korean and English.
Korea National Statistical Office (KNSO) (http://www.nso.go.kr/)
KNSO is the central government authority in charge of statistics and was founded to coordinate the national statistical works, to establish the statistical standards, to formulate the economic and social statistics, and to provide the statistical information rapidly. Includes links to news releases, searchable data, survey, publications, and statistical standards. In Korean and English.
Ministry of Finance and Economy, Republic of
Korea (http://www.mofe.go.kr/)
General information on tax, policy, statistics, and links to news and events, publications, and other resources. In Korean and English.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Trade, Republic of Korea/ 외교통상부 (http://www.mofat.go.kr/me/index.jsp)
Ministry in charge of diplomacy, external economic policy, overseas Korean nationals, international situation analysis and overseas promotion affairs. Links to information about the Ministry, minister, and senior officials; press and publications; foreign policy and foreign relations; economy and trade, and more. In English and Korean.
Republic of Korea
and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (http://www.imf.org/external/country/KOR/index.htm)
Features information concerning the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and member country South Korea. Provides access to statements, reports, statistics, papers, and press releases.
STAT-KOREA (http://www.stat.go.kr/statcms/main.jsp)
Portal for statistics in all fields, including statistics on agriculture, culture, economy, geography, industry, investments, population, prices, and other categories. In Korean.
U.S. Department of Commerce. Government Export Portal (http://www.export.gov/marketresearch.html#BroadCountryInformation)
Includes links to country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics. Searchable.
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