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)
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: History of Naval Operations, Korea
The official Navy history on the role of the United States Navy in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. First published in 1962.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Korean Enigma: Korea Divided
Explores the historical events that took place between the United States and the USSR to bring about the political division of Korea on the 38th parallel into north and south after the end of World War II.
PBS
Pbs: Korea History
Ancient history of Korea is explained here at this site from PBS. Country relationships between China and Japan and included.
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.
New York Times
New York Times: South Korea News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of the history of South Korea in addition to links to news articles concerning the country that date back to 1980.
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...
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)
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: A Tale of Two Koreas
Compares what life is like in North Korea to life in South Korea.
Other
Asia Education Foundation: For Students
This website from Curriculum Corporation provides a link to a virtual tour of Korea. Also, learn some Korean words and numbers, among other activities.
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!
Migration Policy Institute
Migration Policy Institute: South Korea: Balancing Labor Demand With Strict Control
This article examines South Korea's changing labor force, as their economy is growing and many refugees from North Korea look to earn a living. (Date of Article: Dec. 2004)
Other
About Korea: Geography and People
Read about the geography of the peninsula which holds both North and South Korea. Find out the importance the rivers play in the economy and culture of the country.
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.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On American Intervention in Korea, 1950
The Modern History Sourcebook offers a very interesting primary source that presents the Soviet position of the beginning of the Korean War. A great resource for comparing US/USSR claims about the origins of the Korean War.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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...
Read Works
Read Works: Nothing Left to Lose
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about two boys who escaped from North Korea to live in South Korea. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
Read Works
Read Works: A Chance for Freedom
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a family spent a year fleeing from North Korea to South Korea. . A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Korean War
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a thorough discussion of the Korean War, the 1950s conflict between communist North Korea and anti-communist South Korea.
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...
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Korean Enigma: The Korean War
The key events of the Korean War are briefly described here, including the role of UN troops and China's participation. Featured information includes casualty statistics and photos of military actions. There is also a QuickTime video...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Asian Heritage: The Effects of Communism in Korea
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides some basic information and offers a structure for considering the role of Communism in Korea.