The complexity of Chinese characters led King Sejong the Great, ruler of Korea, to introduce the Hangul alphabet, with the aim of it being easier to learn.

Dec 9, 2011 – Luke Broadbent

To the world's condemnation of its firing of artillery onto a South Korean island on 23 November 2010 North Korean leaders provided a muted response. Why?

Dec 10, 2010 – Thembinkosi Lehloesa

US President Truman was preparing to abandon Korea when the NKPA invaded poorly armed South Korea triggering the 3-year UN led Korean war.

Oct 31, 2010 – Michael Manning

The agreements of World War II were challenged in Korea. Start of the Korean War one marker of official start of Cold War Hostility between US & USSR in the 20th Century.

Feb 2, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.

Nov 10, 2009 – Rich Ward