Korea - Wikipedia Korea[a] is a peninsular region in East Asia consisting of the Korean Peninsula, [b] Jeju Island, and smaller islands Since the end of World War II in Asia in 1945, it has been politically divided at or near the 38th parallel between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea; DPRK) and South Korea (Republic of Korea; ROK) Both countries proclaimed independence in 1948, and the two
Korea | History, Peninsula, Rulers, Facts | Britannica Korea, history of the Korean Peninsula from prehistoric times to the 1953 armistice ending the Korean War (1950–53) For later developments, see North Korea: History; and South Korea: History
About Korea : VISITKOREA Find all you need to know about Korea from culture, food, traditions, and history to practical tips like exchanging money, power voltage, and how to handle emergency situations during your travels
THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA Korea is now a modernized vibrant nation that still maintains its traditional culture The Republic of Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia Although it ranks 109th in the world in terms of land area, the country is a center of economic activity, culture, and arts
Korea - New World Encyclopedia Korea (Korean: 한국 in South Korea or 조선 in North Korea, see below), a geographic area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, currently exists divided into North Korea and South Korea
South Korea - Wikipedia South Korea is now considered among the most advanced democracies in continental and East Asia Under the 1987 constitution, it maintains a unitary presidential republic with a popularly elected unicameral legislature, the National Assembly
South Korea | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, President . . . South Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2 5 miles (4 km) wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War The capital is Seoul