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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Korean War
The Korean War is discussed in full in the course of the site. It discusses the causes of the war, air and naval activity, the land war, and more.
BBC
Bbc News: North Korea: A Political History
This history of North Korea details the cult of personality that developed around Kim Il-sung and what has happened since his death in 1994 with the rise of his son and successor, Kim Jong Il.
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...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: North Korea
Travel site with stunning photographs from the Lonely Planet offers information on traveling to North Korea, including history, geography and culture.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Korean War: "Police Action," 1950 1953
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Korean War: "Police Action," 1950-1953." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: All for One
In this short video, students learn about the influence of the communist values of the Worker's Party on North Korean society as it affects one family in the capital of Pyongyang. [3:07]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Arduous March
Wide Angle video about the Arduous March in the 1990s and one family's experience during this period of hardship and famine in recent North Korean history. [2:18]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mass Games
This Wide Angle video features the Mass Games, a colossal spectacle of rhythmic gymnastics, which celebrate the North Korean state.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: North Korea
If you're doing a research paper on North Korea, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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...
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.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: United States Army in the Korean War
This is a full-length book on the US Army involvement in the first year of the Korean War.
BBC
Bbc: Outcry Over N. Korea Missile Test
Analyzes North Korea's missile test which many nations believe was just to cause controversy in Asia. Also discusses the missiles themselves and what countries they will be able to reach. Links to more information about the North Korea...
BBC
Bbc: Uncovering Pakistan's Nuclear Secrets
One of the first articles to tell of possible misconduct by Pakistani scientists in selling nuclear technology to other countries. (1/31/04)
BBC
Bbc News: North Korea a Political History
This site from BBC News provides a good article on the political history of North Korea. Provides a picture, as well as information on Kim Il-sung and his effects upon North Korea. Topics also include a look ahead at the prospects for...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: North Korea
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of North Korea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Pbs: Korea History
Ancient history of Korea is explained here at this site from PBS. Country relationships between China and Japan and included.
PBS
Pbs: Face Off: United States Foreign Policy With n.korea
A lesson plan that shows the relationship between the United States and North Korea. It has the young scholars answer questions about what they believe the US and North Korea should do to ease tensions between the two countries. The...
Other
China Daily: N. Korea Agrees to Abandon Nuclear Weapons
In return for "security and economic commitments," N. Korea has agreed to end its efforts to produce nuclear weapons. Article outlines this historic agreement. 9/2005
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...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Kim Jong Il
From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a short profile of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il. Also provides links to related topics. (19 October 2006)
New York Times
New York Times: Nuclear Collision Course
An interactive slide show that discusses the growing escalation in tensions between North Korea and the rest of the world. Gives video, audio, and images about the greatest nuclear threat to the world since the end of the Cold War. (17...
Scholastic
Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: Rising Son
Kim Jong Un is the son of Kim Jong Il and the heir apparent of North Korea. What obstacles will he face? Here is an article that takes a look at the situation between North and South Korea as they face the future. December, 2010