CNN
Cnn: Student News April 22, 2014
News program reports on the current events of the day. Includes a video, transcript and critical analysis questions.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 2000
This Nobel E-Museum website on the winner of the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize, "Kim Dae-jung," is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," "Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," "Video," and "Nobel Diploma." Read...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: Modern Korean History Portal
If you are interested in learning more about Korea this website includes resources to do just that!
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: South Korean Nuclear History
A collection of primary source documents that range from the 1960 to 1979 that focus on the nuclear program that South Korea's tried to develop for both energy and defense purposes.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Hallasan Mountain
Exhibit shows records of volcanic eruptions of Hallasan Mountain in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Jeju Haenyeo
Meet Jeju Haenyeo, professional women divers who harvest sea products, and view their story in this photographic essay.
BBC
Bbc News: North Korea 'Severs All Ties' With Seoul
An announcement by North Korea of its intention to cut all relations with South Korea. What caused this action? What are the ramifications? How has South Korea reacted? Links to related sites and videos are included.(25 May 2010)
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: One Party
This video segment from Wide Angle describes the communist Workers' Party of Korea, the ruling party of North Korea.
Library of Congress
Loc: Korea Under Japanese Rule
This Library of Congress site contains historical information about Japanese involvement in Korea in the early 1900's.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China News: Scholars Take Stock of the Korean War
If you are looking for a different perspective on the Korean War, this will work for you. This State Run site gives us the viewpoint of the Chinese and the North Koreans on the war. This is a good site to see how the other side of the...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Korean War Facts 1950 1953
Explore the history of the Korean War. Discover how the events unfolded in North and South Korea as the United Nations, with assistance from the United States, came to the aid of South Korea and China, with assistance from the Soviet...
BBC
Bbc: South Korea Calls for Japan Apology
A March 2005 news report on South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun's request for a formal apology and compensation for Japan's invasion and occupation of Korea in the last century.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Korea, Case History of a Pawn
This site from the U.S. Army Center of Military History provides information on Japan's control of Korea, the subsequent change of control to the United States following World War II, and the USSR's involvement.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: United States Army in the Korean War
This is a full-length book on the US Army involvement in the first year of the Korean War.
BBC
Bbc: South Korea Cloning Expert on Trial
An informative article stating that the groundbreaking stem cell research that has been done by Hwang Woo-suk in South Korea was faked. Dr. Woo-suk since faced up to 3 years in prison and the pay back of all the money that he borrowed....
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: South Korea
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Korea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Pbs: Korea History
Ancient history of Korea is explained here at this site from PBS. Country relationships between China and Japan and included.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Why Is North Korea Going It Alone?
Traces the divide between North and South Korea and the results of them taking different paths. Students will discuss the tensions between the two countries and concerns from other countries about North Korea's nuclear weapons. Provides...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: President Kim Dae Jung
This site provides a transcript from an interview with South Korean President Kim Dae Jung. Mainly discusses relations with North Korea.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Forever Friends: Traveling to Asia
Take a virtual trip to several countries in Asia, guided by knowledgeable young people who will help you understand the culture and special allures of each country. Short videos are included. A map and activities relating to the...
University of California
History of South Korea Under Park Chun Hee
A first hand account of life under Park Chung Hee in South Korea after his takeover in 1961. He overthrew the government of S. Rhee.
BBC
Bbc: South Korea's Reconciliation Gamble
A May 2007 examination of the South Korea's on going efforts to develop better relations with North Korea with generous aid packages and international criticism of these efforts. (17 May 2007)
BBC
Bbc: South Koreans Vent Fury at Japan
A March 2005 news report on the dispute between South Korea and Japan over a group of small unoccupied islands known in Japan as the Takeshima.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: South Korea
Presents a travel guide and country profile for South Korea including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism,...