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Korean decimal classification

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The Korean decimal classification (KDC) is a system of library classification used in South Korea. The main classes are the same as in the Dewey Decimal Classification but these are in a different order: Natural sciences 400; Technology and engineering 500; Arts 600; Language 700.

Main classes

  • 000 General
  • 100 Philosophy
  • 200 Religion
  • 300 Social sciences
  • 400 Natural sciences
  • 500 Technology and engineering
  • 600 Arts
  • 700 Language
  • 800 Literature
  • 900 History