The New York Times
Decision Point: Understanding the U.S.’s Dilemma Over North Korea
Simulate the Situation Room and analyze the US's relationship with North Korea. The plan starts off with a quick review and an examination of a online timeline that updates as the situation continues. Next, the class reads an article and...
PBS
Pbs: Kim's Nuclear Gamble
Site probes the unstable relationship between U.S. and North Korea. Student can explore an analyses of the crisis, the North Korean people, a chronology of the crisis and the nuclear capability of North Korea, published 10 April 2003.
New York Times
New York Times: Kim Jong Il
[Free Registration/Login Required] Article covers North Korea and the leadership of Kim Jong-il. Much mystery surrounds his life and his political stance for the country. Article provides some biographical information. Other articles on...
BBC
Bbc News: North Korea Secretive State
A collection of in-depth reports all highlighting updated news on the country of North Korea. Discussions include nuclear testing, economic problems, history, and the people.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Kim Jong Il
From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a short profile of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il. Also provides links to related topics. (19 October 2006)
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: North Korea Prepares for Critical Transfer of Power
North Korea is preparing for a major change in leadership. Kim Jong-Il has prepared his son, Kim Jong-Un, the youngest of his three sons. Article describes the problems in North Korea at this time and the difficulty of leadership change...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: North Korea
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to North Korea. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you...
CNN
Cnn: Mystery Surrounds Kim Jong Il
Studies Kim Jong II of North Korea, and how much the world does not know about him. Provides some information about the dictator who has the world wondering what he is going to do next. (9 October 2006)
Curated OER
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il
This history of North Korea details the cult of personality that developed around Kim Il-sung and what has happened since his death in 1994 with the rise of his son and successor, Kim Jong Il.
Curated OER
Kim Jong Il
The BBC provides a detailed overview of the country of North Korea. Content includes a focus on the leaders, Kim Jong-il, and the press & media of the country, as well as including a multitude of audio clips, current events, and...
Curated OER
Kim Jong Il
Article covers North Korea and the leadership of Kim Jong-il. Much mystery surrounds his life and his political stance for the country. Article provides some biographical information. Other articles on North Korea can be found here as...