Comprehensive Collection of Public APIs Available in South Korea This project systematically organizes all public APIs that developers can utilize in South Korea.
Updated with the latest information as of 2026, and will be periodically updated going forward.
Government & Public Institutions
API
Description
Auth
Environmental Spatial Information Service API Ministry of Environment land cover maps, environmental thematic maps, ecological spatial data
apiKey
FairData Portal (KFTC) Fair Trade Commission franchise business Open API (brand store info, contract status, average sales by region)
apiKey
Gov24 Public Service API Government public service information Open API, real-time administrative information
apiKey
Green Nuri Open API Ministry of Environment eco-friendly lifestyle and environmental information
apiKey
Human Resources Development Service of Korea HRD National qualifications, process evaluation qualifications, work-learning parallel qualification information
apiKey
K-eco AirKorea Real-time air pollution information and fine dust data
apiKey
KIPRIS Plus API Intellectual property search (patents, trademarks, designs...)
apiKey
KMA Living Weather Index UV index, air stagnation index, apparent temperature and other living weather information
apiKey
KMA Medium-term Forecast Medium-term weather forecast information inquiry service
apiKey
KMA Short-term Forecast Ultra-short-term current conditions, ultra-short-term forecast, short-term forecast information
apiKey
KORAIL Train Operation Information KTX, Saemaul-ho and other train operation information
apiKey
Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation Financial institution depositor protection and business suspension savings bank information
apiKey
Korea Expressway Corporation Traffic Information Real-time highway traffic volume and traffic information
apiKey
Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH) Sale/rental announcements, pre-subscription, rental housing information
apiKey
Korea Public Data Portal Central platform providing integrated data from government and public institutions (100,000+ datasets)
apiKey
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI Tourist attractions, accommodation, restaurants, festivals and other tourism information
apiKey
KOSTAT KOSIS 134,586 types of statistical data from the National Statistical Portal
apiKey
Local Admin License API Nationwide business permit dataset (animal, medical, culture, lifestyle ...)
apiKey
MCST Cultural Information Performances, exhibitions, cultural properties, libraries and other cultural information
apiKey
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Provides data related to rural areas, agriculture, livestock, distribution and consumption
apiKey
Ministry of Health and Welfare Provides policies, laws, finances, audits, and research information related to health and welfare
OAuth
MOIS Administrative Standard Codes Legal district codes, administrative area codes and other standard code information
apiKey
MOLIT Real Estate Transaction Prices Real transaction prices for apartments, officetels, detached houses, etc.
apiKey
MyData Integrated Support API Korea Data Industry Promotion Institute MyData standard API service
OAuth
National Archives Search API National archives search service, RSS format (daily limit of 1,000 cases)
apiKey
National Integrated Index Sharing Service Provides various public statistical indicators from the national statistics portal ‘지표누리’
apiKey
NTIS National Science & Technology Information National R&D project information, performance information metadata search
apiKey
Open National Assembly Information API National Assembly member voting records, proposed bills, bill details, research reports
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Policy Information Portal POINT Provides the latest policy trends, online government publications, and comprehensive policy information listings
apiKey
Small Business 365 API Nationwide store directory
apiKey
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Description
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Address-based industry support service Provision of road name address API/DB and national branch information
apiKey
Kakao Map Map display, place search, coordinate conversion, route navigation
apiKey
National Land Information Platform Digital maps, aerial imagery, orthophotos, DEM, and national points of interest (POI)
apiKey
Naver Map Map API, Geocoding, Directions, Panorama
apiKey
T Map API SK Telecom's navigation and route search API
apiKey
V-World National Geographic Information Institute's 3D maps and spatial information
apiKey
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Description
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Gyeonggi Data Dream Gyeonggi Province and municipal public data
apiKey
Gyeongnam Big Data Hub Gyeongsangnam-do public data
apiKey
Gyeongbuk Public Data Portal Gyeongsangbuk-do public data
apiKey
Gwangju Public Data Portal Gwangju Metropolitan City public data
apiKey
Daegu Public Data Portal Daegu Metropolitan City life, transportation, tourism
apiKey
Daejeon Data Portal Daejeon Metropolitan City urban, transportation, environment
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Busan Public Data Portal Busan Metropolitan City bus, subway, culture, safety
apiKey
Seoul Open Data Plaza Seoul Metropolitan Government transportation, environment, facilities, welfare
apiKey
Sejong Data Portal Sejong Special Self-Governing City administration, living data
apiKey
Ulsan Data Portal Ulsan Metropolitan City industry, environment
apiKey
Incheon Data Portal Incheon Metropolitan City public data
apiKey
Jeonnam Public Data Portal Jeollanam-do public data
apiKey
Jeonbuk Public Data Portal Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province public data
apiKey
Jeju Public Data Portal Jeju Special Self-Governing Province public data
apiKey
Chungnam Data Portal Alldam Chungcheongnam-do public data
apiKey
Chungbuk Public Data Portal Chungcheongbuk-do public data
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Description
Auth
Bank of Korea Open API Economic statistics information providing API
apiKey
Bootpay API Unified PG integration service supporting multiple payment gateways (Inicis, KCP, Danal, etc.)
apiKey
CODEF API Finance, insurance, telecommunications data integration API
OAuth
Hana Financial Group Open API Hana Financial Group API marketplace
OAuth
HYPHEN API Marketplace KSNet subsidiary data API marketplace with 500+ APIs
apiKey
Kakao Pay Online payment, regular payment, remittance and other comprehensive payment solutions
OAuth
KB API Portal KB Financial Group comprehensive financial API service (800+ APIs provided)
OAuth
KB Kookmin Bank Open API KB comprehensive financial services and BaaS platform
OAuth
KFTC Open Banking Integrated account inquiry, transfer, and payment services for 19+ banks
OAuth
Korea Development Bank Open API Current exchange rates, loan rates, international rates
apiKey
Korea Investment Securities KIS API Domestic and overseas stock quotes and order API
OAuth
Naver Pay API Naver Pay payment, regular payment, automatic payment API
OAuth
NH Nonghyup Bank Open API Nonghyup financial API developer center
OAuth
PAYCO NHN integrated ID and membership integration service
OAuth
Payple API Provides simple payment, recurring payment, and link payment services
apiKey
Samsung Pay API Mobile payment and digital wallet services
Partnership
Shinhan Bank Open API Shinhan Financial Group integrated API service
OAuth
Toss Pay API Payment service API through Toss (TLS 1.2+ required)
apiKey
Toss Payments Integrated payment API (card, virtual account, simple payment)
apiKey
Woori Bank Open API Fintech developer one-stop support service
OAuth
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Description
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Air Quality Information Service Provides investigation, prediction, and spatial data on air quality based on emission standards
apiKey
AirKorea Air Pollution Forecast Information Fine dust, ultra-fine dust, ozone forecasts
apiKey
AirKorea Real-time Air Pollution Information Real-time air quality measurement information by city/province
apiKey
Eco-friendly Resource Circulation Information Service Provides information related to eco-friendly resource circulation
apiKey
Electric Vehicle Charger Information Charging operator charging station location and charger status
apiKey
Environmental Satellite Center API Environmental satellite (GEMS) data and imagery
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Flora and Fauna Information Service Provides survey data on flora and fauna and information related to ecosystem conservation
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Greenhouse Gas Information Service Provides greenhouse gas investigation and prediction data for environmental impact assessment projects
apiKey
Hydrology and Water Resources Information Service Provides investigation and prediction data on hydrology and water resources
apiKey
K-eco Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Nationwide electric vehicle charging station information, charger status information
apiKey
KMA API Hub Weather observation, forecast, satellite, radar data across 12 categories
apiKey
KMA Local Forecast Local forecast for eup/myeon/dong units provided at 3-hour intervals
apiKey
KMA Medium-term Forecast 11-day weather forecast beyond short-term predictions
apiKey
Land Use Information Service Provides information on current land use and land use plans
apiKey
Marine Environment Information Service Provides investigation and prediction data on marine environment
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National Electric Vehicle Charging Station Standard Data Charging station classification, location, operating hours, charger status, etc.
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Noise and Vibration Information Service Provides investigation and prediction data on noise and vibration
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Odor Information Service Provides investigation and prediction data on odor attributes and survey locations
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Population and Housing Information Service Provides information on population and housing
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Project Area Information Service Provides project area data for environmental impact assessment
apiKey
Public Health and Sanitation Information Service Provides investigation data on public health and sanitation (e.g., styrene, hydrogen chloride)
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Soil Information Service Provides basic and survey data on soil
apiKey
Topography and Geology Information Service Provides overview, survey, mining, geological maps, ridgelines, elevation, and slope data
apiKey
Water Quality Information Service Provides overview, investigation, prediction, and spatial data on water quality
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Description
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Food and Drug Data Various datasets related to public health and safety, including food, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices
apiKey
Healthcare Big Data Extended API Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service medical big data utilization API
apiKey
National Emergency Medical Center Information on hospital/pharmacy locations and AED installations
apiKey
NHIS Provides information on long-term care facilities, health checkup institutions, and reservation and examination schedules
apiKey
Samsung Health SDK Health data read/write (heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, blood sugar, blood pressure, etc.)
Partnership
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Description
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Career Net Career education materials and job information
apiKey
Class101 Business API Class management, course registration, progress inquiry, SSO integration
Bearer Token
KERIS Academic Research Information KERIS academic papers, research information search service
apiKey
KERIS RISS Comprehensive Catalog University library integrated academic material catalog
apiKey
MOE NEIS School Basic Information Basic information for elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide
apiKey
National Institute of Korean Language - Urimalsam Urimalsam dictionary (standard Korean, dialects, and loanwords)
apiKey
School Info Basic information for elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide
apiKey
University Info University basic information
apiKey
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Description
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Culture Public Data Plaza Museums, art galleries, performances, cultural property information
apiKey
Data4Library Provides data collected from public libraries nationwide (members, holdings, loans, etc.))
apiKey
KOPIS Performing Arts Integrated Computer Network Performance information, venue information, booking information
apiKey
Korea Culture Information Service Agency Cultural content open API
apiKey
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI 4.0 Tourist attractions, accommodation, restaurants, festivals and other tourism information
apiKey
National Museum of Korea eMuseum Nationwide museum collection information
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Description
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Baedal Minjok Delivery Agency API Delivery agency order information integration system (partner companies only)
apiKey
Food Nutrition Database Provides nutritional information (calories, nutrients, etc.) for processed foods, raw ingredients, and dishes
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Description
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DeepSearch News API Collects news from 150 domestic & 50 international sources
apiKey
KMDb KOFA Cinema Schedule Korea Film Archive Sangam headquarters cinema screening schedule (2002-present)
apiKey
KMDb Movie Details Korean film titles, production year, companies, credits, synopsis, genres, keywords
apiKey
Korea Film Council KOBIS Box office data, movie info, film company & people info
apiKey
Korean Comics Archive (KMAS) Provides up-to-date information on comics, webtoons, and creators
apiKey
NAVER Chzzk API NAVER live streaming platform
apiKey
SOOP SOOP broadcast list, category information
apiKey
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Description
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Gabia SMS/AlimTalk API SMS, LMS, MMS, Kakao AlimTalk integration (8 language support)
OAuth
Hiworks API Electronic approval, push notification enterprise collaboration tools
apiKey
JANDI Webhook External service real-time integration incoming webhook
webhook
KakaoTalk Channel Message sending, channel management
OAuth
KakaoTalk Message KakaoTalk text/image message sending
OAuth
KakaoTalk Share Content sharing from web/app to KakaoTalk
apiKey
LINE API LINE Login, Messaging API, LINE Pay, LIFF, MINI App
OAuth
Naver Blog API Naver Blog posting API
OAuth
Naver Cafe API Naver Cafe post writing and management
OAuth
Sendbird Chat Platform API Real-time chat, voice/video calls, AI chatbot features
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Description
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Airbridge API Mobile app marketing attribution (multi-platform SDK)
apiKey
Bizno API Business info lookup by registration number or company name
apiKey
CODEF Open API Finance, insurance, telecommunications, public institution scraping API
OAuth
Human Resources Development Service of Korea HRD Vocational training, certification, employment information
apiKey
Ministry of SMEs and Startups Enterprise Information SME support policies and business information
apiKey
Naver Works Business Support API Comprehensive features and resources covering message bots, directory/group management, file I/O, and more.
OAuth
Samsung Knox API Enterprise mobile security and management solutions
Partnership
Open DART API Repository of South Korea's corporate filings, financial statements, and company overviews
apiKey
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Description
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Gabia G Cloud CSAP-certified SME-friendly cloud
apiKey
KT Cloud API Public/finance/manufacturing specialized cloud (NPU support)
apiKey
Naver Cloud Platform Comprehensive cloud services (AI, Maps, SMS, Object Storage)
apiKey
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Description
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Dunamu Nodit API Blockchain development platform and infrastructure services
apiKey
Kaia API Klaytn + Finschia integrated blockchain (LINE Messenger integration)
apiKey
Klaytn KAS Blockchain development service without node operation
apiKey
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Description
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LG ThinQ API AI home appliance control and commercial facility management
OAuth
Samsung SmartThings API Smart home device control, automation rules, location management, user/device info
OAuth
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Description
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Bithumb Pro API Professional trader cryptocurrency exchange API
apiKey
Coinone Open API Virtual asset trading and market information API
apiKey
Upbit Open API Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange API (JWT authentication)
JWT
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Open Fiscal Data System National and local government budget/expenditure, subsidies, and treasury-supported project information
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If you would like to add new APIs to this list or modify information, please send a Pull Request. For more details, please refer to the Contributing Guide .
This project is distributed under the MIT License.
Last Updated : March 13, 2026
Total API Count : 260+
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