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 …

Dec 6, 2025 · 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: …

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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 …

The Beginnings of Korea’s History (Prehistoric Period – Gojoseon) The history of the Korean nation began in Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula when people started settling there 700,000 years ago.

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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 …

Dec 5, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 3, 2025 · South Korea and the United States have agreed to form a joint venture to help the American ally secure enriched uranium fuel for its nuclear power plants, President Lee Jae Myung …

Korea became a country (or state) in 918. In 1948, it split into two countries: North Korea and South Korea. North and South Korea and their allies fought against each other in the Korean War. People …