Since the end of World War II in Asia 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 …

5 days ago · 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: History; and …

Find all you need to know about Korea from culture, food, traditions, and history to practical tips like exchanging money, power voltage, and how to handle emergency situations during your …

Jan 3, 2025 · Provides an overview of South Korea, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.

Korea is now a modernized vibrant nation that still maintains its traditional culture. The Republic of Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia. Although it ranks 109th in the world in …

Dec 3, 2025 · One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions.

Located at the center of Northeast Asia, the Korean Peninsula neighbors China, Russia, and Japan. Under the World Geodetic System, it lies between 33 and 43 degrees north latitude …

Korea (Korean: 한국 in South Korea or 조선 in North Korea, see below), a geographic area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, currently exists …

ABOUT KOREA is an official material that has been published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism since 1973 to provide accurate information about Korean lifestyle, society, culture …

In 1948, the two Koreas established their respective governments: the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea).