North Korea

AsiaSociety.org articles, op-eds, videos and blog posts on North Korea.

King Sejong the Great

King Sejong was a wise and benevolent ruler. Korea today enjoys many other lasting benefits of his rule.

Successive Korean kingdoms were able to maintain political independence and cultural distinctiveness from surrounding areas.

Korean Thought

A Korean origin myth described in context of Korean society and as a comparison to Western thought.

Massacre at Nogun-ri

Fifty years after the Nogun-ri Massacre, the world is trying to understand how this crime could occur, even during war.

Mechanical Toys

The elaborate mechanical toys in 7th century Korea reveals something about technology and trade of that time.

The Geography of the Koreas

A geographic exploration of North and South Korea, including its location, climate, production and how Korea perceives herself.

An overview of Korea's mainstream religions, from Shamanism to Christianity.

The origins of one of Korea's oldest dance forms.

Chusok: The Korean Thanksgiving

With the harvest celebration as a point of departure, this essay explores gender, family, and even North-South relations.

Confucianism

An essay on Confucianism: its roots, premise, impact on society over time and modern incarnations.

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