Last
updated: 25
February 2004
Korean
Language
Family: Altaic isolate
Location: Republic of Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea,
China, and Japan
Related Languages: Manchu, Mongolian
RAPID
REFERENCE
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American
Association of Teachers of Korean
AATK "seeks to promote the effective teaching, learning, study and
research of the Korean language, language pedagogy, applied linguistics,
and literature in the United States."
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Society
of Korean-American Scholars
"Society of Korean-American Scholars (SKAS) is a private, nonprofit and nonpartisan
organization dedicated to engender intellectual exchanges in the global Korean
community with a view to enlightening and empowering individual members of the
community. It promotes scholarship and fellowship among its members and seeks
to foster leadership among young Korean-Americans."
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Virtual
Centre for Learning and Teaching Korean
Produced by the School of Asian Languages and Studies, Monash University,
Australia, this tool currently consists of three online courses from beginning
to intermediate levels: 1. Introduction to Korean; 2.Talking to Koreans;
3.Korean III: Learning materials for advanced learners.
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Introduction
to Korean, by David Eisenberg
Includes section on the Korean Alphabet; Basic Conversational Phrases;
Parts of the Body; Members of the Family; Vocabulary; Numbers; Asking for
Directions; Grammar; and Grammar? Why do I have to learn grammar? I hate
grammar!
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North
Korea - A Country Study
Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress. Includes
sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and Politics, Very
detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary Trends, etc.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes - North Korea
Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from regional
bureaus and are added to the database of the Department of State web site.
Categories include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political Conditions,
Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, US Relations, and Travel/Business.
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BBC
News Country Profiles - North Korea
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic
background of countries; also bio sketches of leaders, essay on media,
and historic timelines. They also include audio and video clips from the
BBC archives.
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CountryWatch.com
- North Korea
"CountryWatch
is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical
intelligence on each of the 192 countries of the world." Basic
information is free; deeper resources require subscription.
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United Nations Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest developments in
Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter,
Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
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World Health Organization
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
About WHO" "The World Health Organization, the United Nations
specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective,
as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the
highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution
as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity."
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Lonely
Planet Destinations - North Korea
The
people at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your
typical travel guides -- they're very bright and know
what they're talking about. Their goal is not to "sell
the country" to travelers. Instead, they tell it
how it is. Typical headings include: "Warnings" (in
case travel is not recommended - the "why's");
Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money and
Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities,
History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away,
Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks. )
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Dangerous
Places - North Korea
This is an unusual website: "The authors and publishers assume no
liability nor do they encourage you to do, see, visit or try any of the
activities or actions discussed in this site." Nonetheless, there
is some very good, hard to find information here - whether you're a soldier
of fortune or just an interested student of the country.
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South
Korea - A Country Study
Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress. Includes
sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and Politics, Very
detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary Trends, etc.
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US
Department of State Background Notes - South Korea
Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from regional
bureaus and are added to the database of the Department of State web site.
Categories include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political Conditions,
Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, US Relations, and Travel/Business.
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BBC
News Country Profiles - South Korea
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic
background of countries; also bio sketches of leaders, essay on media,
and historic timelines. They also include audio and video clips from the
BBC archives.
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CountryWatch.com
- South Korea
"CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence
on each of the 192 countries of the world." Basic information is free; deeper
resources require subscription.
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United Nations Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest developments in
Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter,
Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
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International
Monetary Fund - Republic of Korea
Latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian
Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population,
Health/Poverty/Food Security, Culture/Education.
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The World Trade Organization
"The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization
dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements,
negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's trading nations and ratified
in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters,
and importers conduct their business." Includes detailed information on Members
and Observers - Republic of Korea (Member).
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U.S.
Commercial Service - Korea
" The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US Embassy Staff once
a year and contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign
countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business."
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TradePort
Country Library - South Korea
From About: "TradePort is designed to be an easy-to-use tool offering one
place to go for comprehensive trade information,
trade leads, and company databases."
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Energy
Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs
- South Korea
From About: "The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created
by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of
Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analysis to
promote sound policy making efficient markets and public understanding
regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and environment."
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World Health Organization
- Republic of Korea
About WHO" "The World Health Organization, the United Nations
specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective,
as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the
highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution
as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity."
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Amnesty
International - Republic of Korea
Amnesty International is a champion defender of human rights worldwide.
Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide a unique
insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.
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Lonely
Planet Destinations - South Korea
The
people at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your
typical travel guides -- they're very bright and know
what they're talking about. Their goal is not to "sell
the country" to travelers. Instead, they tell it
how it is. Typical headings include: "Warnings" (in
case travel is not recommended - the "why's");
Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money and
Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities,
History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away,
Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks. )
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TVRadioWorld
- Korea
About: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing with radio
and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows you to bookmark
favorite radio stations for listening.
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TVRadioWorld
- Korea
About: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing with radio
and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows you to bookmark
favorite radio stations for listening.
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