A piece of land in East Asia that sticks out into the ocean and is home to North and South Korea.

The capital city of South Korea.

The capital city of North Korea.

A heavily guarded border area between North and South Korea where no soldiers are allowed.

The line of latitude that roughly separates North and South Korea.

The first known Korean kingdom, said to be founded in 2333 BCE.

The time in Korean history when three kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla) ruled the peninsula.

A powerful northern kingdom in ancient Korea, known for strong armies and stone tombs.

A kingdom in southwest Korea known for spreading Buddhism and culture to Japan.

The kingdom that eventually united most of Korea during ancient times.

A time when the Silla kingdom ruled most of Korea after defeating the others.

A kingdom that existed in northern Korea and parts of China after the fall of Goguryeo.

A long-lasting Korean dynasty (1392-1897) known for Confucianism, art, and the invention of the Korean alphabet.

The Korean alphabet created during the Joseon Dynasty by King Sejong.

A philosophy that was very important in Korean history, teaching respect, family values, and education.

The period from 1910 to 1945 when Japan ruled Korea.

A war from 1950 to 1953 between North and South Korea that ended in a ceasefire, not a peace treaty.

A system of government where the state owns everything; North Korea follows this system.

A system of government where people vote for their leaders; South Korea follows this system.

The hope or idea that one day North and South Korea might become one country again.