Provides information about the causes, conduct, and results of the Korean War, a conflict fought between communist North Korea, with the approval of the Soviet Union and China, and South Korea, supported by the United States.
A photo-illustrated overview of Korea that presents brief looks at its geography, people, daily life, schools, sports, foods, holidays, and contemporary issues.
Contains twenty essays in which the authors debate issues related to North and South Korea, considering whether North Korea poses a serious threat, the state of democracy and human rights in North and South Korea, U.S. foreign policy toward the countries, and their futures.
Provides an overview of the history and culture of Korea, and includes discussion of the country's thought and religion; arts and literature; performing arts; daily life and folkways; life in a Korean village; life in urban Korea; gender, marriage, and the lives of Korean women; and the future.
Najin Han, the headstrong daughter of a calligrapher in early twentieth-century Korea, is sent by her mother to become a companion of the young princess to prevent her father from forcing her to marry, but when the king is assassinated, Najin faces countless hardships on her quest for education and love.
Describes the festivals of Korea, showing how the celebrations, with their songs, foods, and activities, express the customs and beliefs of the Korean people.
