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Korean History and Political Geography

Successive Korean kingdoms were able to maintain political independence and cultural distinctiveness from surrounding areas. more
Statue of King Sejong in Seoul. (thisisnotaheidi/flickr)

King Sejong the Great

King Sejong was a wise and benevolent ruler. Korea today enjoys many other lasting benefits of his rule. more
Praying with lanterns (lets.book/Flickr)

Historical and Modern Religions of Korea

An overview of Korea's mainstream religions, from Shamanism to Christianity. more
The DMZ border. (Dennis Kruyt/flickr)

The Geography of the Koreas

A geographic exploration of North and South Korea, including its location, climate, production and how Korea perceives herself. more
A performance of the "Farmers Dance" at Korean Folk Village.

Farmer's Dance: A Korean Tradition

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

Contemporary Youth Culture in Korea

A personal essay written by a mother-daughter team on generational differences in Korea. more
The Research Institution of Confucianism in China. (kanegen/flickr)

Confucianism

An essay on Confucianism: its roots, premise, impact on society over time and modern incarnations. more
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Chusok: The Korean Thanksgiving

With the harvest celebration as a point of departure, this essay explores gender, family, and even North-South relations. more
The women divers of Cheju Island (lanz/flickr)

Cheju Island and the Diving Women

Cheju Island is known for its women divers who harvest algae and shellfish with only a knife and no breathing apparatus. more
The Korean alphabet was invented under King Sejong about 450 years ago. Image: neomistyle/iStockPhoto.com

Korean Language

Korean is among the world's most misunderstood and misrepresented languages--learn more. more