korea

Offers a comprehensive overview of the causes and early military operations of the Korean War, tracing its origins to the post-liberation conflict between two revolutionary movements and the groups' efforts to assert their right to govern the peninsula.

Introduces aspects of Korean culture that Korean Americans bring with them to the United States. Includes folktales, recipes, and instructions for games and crafts.

Joel can't wait until his one-year tenure in Korea is up and wonders why he ever thought teaching in a foreign country would be fun until he meets Hana, the new secretary at the school. Presented in graphic novel form.

With national pride and occasional fear, a brother and sister face the increasingly oppressive occupation of Korea by Japan during World War II, which threatens to suppress Korean culture entirely.

When she goes to Korea with her grandmother, Yunmi looks forward to visiting relatives she has never seen, but she also worries about whether Halmoni will want to return to New York.

When he manages to get a loan of 1000 nyung by giving a fake golden pig as collateral, a stranger thinks that he has outwitted the wise and generous Sir Whong.

Hardworking Franklin Hata is careful to never overstep his bounds and to always make his neighbors and customers feel comfortable, but when they learn of his forbidden affair with a Korean comfort woman, his carefully crafted reputation is destroyed.

The unusual story that a wealthy couple's servant buys from a thief proves to be well worth the price.

Presents seven color-illustrated fairy tales from Korea, including "Sun & Moon" and "The Toad Bridegroom.".

Thanks to a quick-witted rabbit and a seaworthy turtle, an ill dragon king regains his desire to live.