Since the end of World War II in 1945, it has been politically divided at or near the 38th parallel between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea; DPRK) and South Korea …

May 13, 2025 · Korea, history of the Korean Peninsula from prehistoric times to the 1953 armistice ending the Korean War (1950–53). For later developments, see North Korea: …

3 days ago · South Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that …

Korea became a country (or state) in 918. In 1948, it split into two countries: North Korea and South Korea. North and South Korea and their allies fought against each other in the Korean …

Run by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea.net as of 2024 is available in 10 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, …

15 hours ago · North Korea will open a tourist site on its east coast next week that it called a prelude to a new era in its tourism industry, though there is no word on when the country will …

14 hours ago · North Korea will open a tourist site on its east coast next week that it called a prelude to a new era in its tourism industry, though there is no word on when the country will …

3 days ago · South Korea - History, Culture, Economy: The following is a treatment of South Korea since the Korean War. For a discussion of the earlier history of the peninsula, see Korea.

Mar 25, 2025 · Get our tips on planning, etiquette, safety and more before you visit South Korea and make the most of your trip to this truly rewarding destination.

3 days ago · The New York Times on June 21 ran the feature headlined "How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse, and What's Next," analyzing the strength of Hallyu (Korean …