These eight maps trace Korea’s history from its mythic beginnings to the present day. According to legend, Korea’s history begins when a deity told a bear and a tiger to spend 100 days in a cave ...

Embarking on a journey to South Korea and Japan will be an adventure through Asian culture, history, and natural beauty. Although these two countries are geographically close, they offer unique ...

A group of soldiers in Yeosu, a port city 455 kilometers south of Seoul, rebels against the South Korean government, which had just been established. The soldiers, who supported the reunification of ...

The Battle of Ka-san typified the violent actions that characterized the struggle for hilltops over the last two years of the ...

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru shake hands during their summit in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 23, 2025. Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan South ...