Korea-related students enrolled at universities, research specialists affiliated with leading research institutes, media professionals, and relevant individuals are eligible to access the KOSSDA database, after completing the Foundation’s registration requirements.

All content of the KOSSDA database (Korean and English materials) is available for viewing by registered users.
The KOSSDA database includes a vast range of Korea-related materials on the social sciences, in regard to Korea’s politics, economics, sociology, psychology, and culture.

• Quantitative materials: More than 1,100 survey and 700 aggregated statistical reports
• Qualitative materials: More than 4,000 documents, recordings, videos, and images
• Related materials: More than 1,500 print and 2,600 electronic journals, and about 89,000 research monographs, including studies and dissertations

• Open the KF website -> Log-in or Create an account -> Open the KF-KOSSDA Social Science Data Service site -> Click Go to KOSSDA to fill out an application form -> KF Approval
• Approved users can access the KOSSDA database from the KF website by clicking the menu on the right or by clicking the “Go to KOSSDA” link at the bottom of this page.

• Completion of the registration process is required to access the KOSSDA database.
• Registered student users are granted KOSSDA access for a three-year period, which can be renewed.
• KOSSDA access will be denied for any user who submits incorrect registration information or is otherwise deemed ineligible.