This guide is an in-depth listing of Korean Studies resources available to students and faculty at the University of Minnesota.
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Historical Maps
- Atlas of Mutual Heritage: KoreaA database of information, maps, drawings, prints and paintings of locations related to the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC) and the Dutch West India Company (West-Indische Compagnie, WIC). It contains 9 images of Korean maps.
- Big Ten Academic Alliance GeoportalThe Big Ten Academic Alliance Geoportal provides discoverability and facilitates access to geospatial resources. The resources in the portal are selected and curated by librarians and geospatial specialists at ten research institutions in the Big Ten Academic Alliance. The resources include GIS datasets, web services, and digitized historical maps. Learn more about the research institutions involved and the sources of the geospatial records.
- National Library of Map CollectionThere are nearly 90,000 Maps and related materials that are part of National Library of Korea’s collection. In the Map Archive, users can view old Maps and valuable antique Maps including the original and digitized copies of Cheonggudo (a Map of Korea made in 1834) and Haedongyeo-jido. The antiquarian Maps of Korea include illustrated Maps as well as abstract world Maps and symbol-based woodblock Maps. They are considered comprehensive works that combine science, art and thought that represent the times. There are also plans to present other Map materials that were produced across the times, in addition to the old Maps.
Geographic databases
- Big Ten Academic Alliance GeoportalThe Big Ten Academic Alliance Geoportal provides discoverability and facilitates access to geospatial resources. The resources in the portal are selected and curated by librarians and geospatial specialists at ten research institutions in the Big Ten Academic Alliance. The resources include GIS datasets, web services, and digitized historical maps. Learn more about the research institutions involved and the sources of the geospatial records.
- Korea National Spatial Data Infrastructure Portal 국가공간정보포탈A spatial information map service; a map-based information service developed to easily and conveniently browse and utilize various spatial information produced by the national government department.
- National Geographic Information InstituteA national spatial information hub that is responsible for the provision and service of various spatial information produced by the National Geographic Information Institute, such as digital maps, aerial photographs, and reference points; A representative service counter in charge of fusion, compounding, opening, and utilization of spatial information in various priviate and public fields.
Last Updated: Sep 4, 2024 12:44 PM
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