1. Introduction The Korean Social Science Data Center (KSDC) has established a database which includes Korean and international data about politics, public administration, society, economy, industry, labor, culture, information and communication, international statistics, and etc. These data are arranged in "one-stop service system" of the KSDC site for the convenience of the users. Using this system, anyone can easily search data, and get the result of statistical analysis by a few clicks. This unified DB of Social Science was developed by the support of the Ministry of Information and Communication of Korea, for the purpose of establishing the state-of-the-art system of utilizing knowledge and information, i. e., "e-stat" system.   2. Benefits for the Members  Data services - Korean and international statistical data: data based on more than 40 statistical yearbooks published by the governments and related organizations - Statistical data of International Organization: data of most countries in the world, based on yearbooks published by International Organizations - Korean survey data: data from polls executed by the government, universities, mass media, and research institutes - Electoral data of other countries: Statistical and survey data from Britain, Canada, Australia, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, France, Netherlands, Israel, and other countries  Statistical Analysis Service - Descriptive Statistics - Frequency Analysis - Cross-section Analysis - T-Test1 - T-Test2 - ANOVA - Correlation Analysis - Biased Correlation Analysis - Regression Analysis - Graph - Time-Series Graph - Recoding - Designation of Missing Value   Other services - The right of free and preferential attendance at the lectures offered by the KSDC - Members can upload their research papers, written on the basis of the KSDC data, to the KSDC research paper archive. 3. Types of Membership  Institutional Membership: membership for the universities/colleges, research institutes, government organizations, private corporations, and other institutions.  Individual Membership: membership for the government officials, statesmen, scholars, researchers, students, and other individuals. 1) General membership:individual with a real name 2) Student membership - Type1: Ph.D or Post-doctorate - Type2: MA or BA students 3) Lifetime Membership: Lifetime service for individual members ¡ØMembership is valid for one year, and the application for membership renewal should be submitted to KSDC (membership@ksdc.re.kr) one month before the expiration date.   4. Annual Membership Fees Institutional Membership Individual Membership Notes A¡­C: $1,500~$7,000 General Membership $500 ¡ØInstitutional membership fees can be varied according to the number of users Student-Type1 PhD $300 Student-Type2 MA or lower $200 Lifetime Membership $2,000 ¡ØStudent fee is available only when they submit documentary evidence showing their student status. (e.g., a photocopy of student ID card, or a certificate of registration) ¡ØMembership fees may be changed in the future with a prior notice.   5. Method of Payment Wire Remittance - KorAm Bank : 176-00061-431 (Account name: Korea Social Science Data Center) - Korea Exchange Bank : 172-JSD-100485-1 (Account name: Korea Social Science Data Center) ¡ØWhen you submit the membership registration form, you will receive detailed information of procedure for the wire-remittance by e-mail. 6. Send Questions about Membership Address : 4F, Jeil Strongbox B/D, 44-3, Yeouido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Zip: 150-890) Tel: 82 (Country Code) 2 786 8061, 2 Fax: 82 (Country Code) 2 786 8614 E-mail: membership@ksdc.re.kr