Passport: Two Koreas

Passport: Two Koreas

Updated: December 20, 2011

Check out our web extras from Jessica's exclusive report from South Korea, and learn more about the country and it's history with our quiz and slideshow.
Image: Gallery: Virtual South Korea
Gallery: Virtual South Korea

Take a virtual trip to South Korea by checking out some of the country's most famous places.

 
Image: Quiz: Korean History
Quiz: Korean History

Find out about this country's past, what led to the split, and how the U.S. has been involved.

 
Image: Kim Jong Il
Video: Kim Jong Il

North Korea announced the death of their leader.

 
Image: North Korea mourns Kim Jong Il; son is 'successor'
North Korea mourns Kim Jong Il; son is 'successor'

North Koreans marched by the thousands Monday to their capital's landmarks to mourn Kim Jong Il, many crying uncontrollably and flailing their arms in grief over the death of their "Dear Leader."

 
Image: Obama in Korea
Video: The Koreas Clash

The two nations exchange fire and threats in a confrontation over military drills.

 
Image: Korea Contrast
Video: Korea, North vs. South

Jessica examines some of the differences between North and South.

 
Image: Korea History
Video: Korean History

Find out how the two countries were driven apart.

 
Image: Tunnel
Video: South Korea, On the Border

Jessica gets as close as possible to North Korea.

 
Image: Refugees
Video: South Korean Refugees

Jessica talks to people forced to leave their homeland to find work...and food.

 
Image: Tim Pieters
Video: Adjusting to a New Life

What it takes to leave the country, and what it takes to create a new life.

 
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Video: Korea Q&A

Have more questions about the Korea series? Justin Finch and Jessica Kumari discuss.

 
Image: DMZ
Video: The D.M.Z

Get as close as you can to the border between North and South -- and get an inside look at the tunnels the North built to invade the South.

 
Image: Food
Video: Kimchi and More

Dinner with Jess -- find out more about kimchi and Korean BBQ.

 
Image: shoes
Video: South Korea Shoe Etiquette 101

Get the lowdown on where to leave your shoes.

 
Image: zone
Video: In the "Zone" in South Korea

Stuck in the rain, Jess reveals the secret to the Channel One Reporters' boundless energy.

 
 


 

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