Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: North Korea: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of North Korea in Eastern Asia.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: North Korea
Find all the basic data on North Korea on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
Other
The Origins of the Korean War: From the Soviet Archives
Three conclusions brought on by newly unclassified documents from the Soviet archives. Offers new interpretations on the beginning of the Korean War, including Stalin's opposition to war.
Other
Pacific University: Examining the Korean War
A basic introduction to the Korean War covering general facts of the war. Content also includes book reviews dealing with the war, interviews with military men involved in the action, maps, and a senior thesis discussing the treatment of...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Korea, North
On this site, students can learn about North Korea's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Korean War
A quick overview of the Korean War, its causes, outcome, and its role in the Cold War.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Asian Heritage: The Effects of Communism in Korea
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides some basic information and offers a structure for considering the role of Communism in Korea.
CNN
Cnn: Mystery Surrounds Kim Jong Il
Studies Kim Jong II of North Korea, and how much the world does not know about him. Provides some information about the dictator who has the world wondering what he is going to do next. (9 October 2006)
USA Today
Usa Today: North Korea Demands a Nuclear Reactor From Us
This article states that North Korea will not give up its nuclear program until the United States gives them civilian reactors to generate energy. Discusses how the United States is pressuring the countries in the region to put pressure...
Other
The Korean War
An animated map of the Korean Peninsula with troop movements changing with progression of time.
Curated OER
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il
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.
Curated OER
Map of North Korea
The BBC provides a detailed overview of the country of North Korea. Content includes a focus on the leaders, Kim Jong-il, and the press & media of the country, as well as including a multitude of audio clips, current events, and...
Curated OER
British Tank Commander in Korea
The BBC provides a detailed 5 page overview of the Korean War that took place in the mid-1950s.
Curated OER
Parade in Pyongyang Marking 60th Anniversary of Ruling Party, 2005
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of North Korea. Content includes a focus on North Korea's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in North Korean history.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: North Korea
Learn about religion in North Korea, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Map of North Korea
A map featuring North Korea and its neighboring countries.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: North Korea Flag
The national flag of North Korea, a country in East Asia.