Korean History

Korea has a rich history that dates back to about 8000 BC. Throughout the years, it has gone through numerous stages of development, and one significant event in its history was the division of Korea into North and South Korea. Today, South Korea is regarded as one of the most affluent and powerful nations in Asia. Here are links to websites that provide information about important periods in Korean history.

Ancient Kno

• Prehistoric Korea

• Gojoseon

• The Three Kingdoms

• Unified Shilla and Parhae

Koryo Dynasty

• The Koryo Period

• The Goryeo (Koryo) Dynasty

• Buddhism during the Koryo Era

• The Death of Koryo

Choson Dynasty

• The Choson Dynasty

• Early Choson Literature

• Joseon (Choson) History

• Life in Late Choson

• The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty

Colonial Period

• Japanese Colonialism in Korea

• Colonial Transformation of Korean Society

• Life in Colonial Korea

• Photographic Essay of Colonial Period in Korea

• Buddhism in Colonial Korea

Liberation and the Korean War

• Liberation and the Korean War

• Liberation, War, and Exodus

• Korean War

• Photos of Korean War

• Overview of the Korean War

Division of Korea

• Korea Divided

• History of Division of Korea

• Koreas’ Divided Families

• Impact of Division on Korea and Major Powers

Modern Korea

• Dawn of Modern Korea

• History of Modern North Korea

• South Korea

• Korean Culture

• Modern Korean Historical Studies

Written by Michael S. Atwood