This attractive political map contains information about the population, economy, and armaments of the two countries. Published in July 2003 as half of a two–map set with "The Forgotten War: Three Long Years in Korea."

Korea was divided in 1948 following World War II, but war erupted again in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. Decades later, old tensions still exist across the fragile Demilitarized Zone that separates the communist north from the democratic south.

 Map  shows the Demilitarized Demarcation Line, July 1953, cross- border road (open in 2003), and under construction cross-border railroad, roads, railroads, and airports. Map on verso shows areas of occupation, battle sites and movement of troops: "September 14 - November 24, 1950". "This map uses a new system for transcribing South Korean place-names from the Korean alphabet. This phonetic system, proclaimed by South Korea in 2000, changes places such as Cheju to Jeju and Pusan to Busan." "The two Koreas" map includes text, notes, brief glossary ("Geographic Equivalents"), location map on a globe, flag illustrations, text, charts, and graph comparing economic growth during 1953-2001. Korean War map includes text, notes, ancillary maps with accompanying text showing the sequences of the war, and illustrations. "Supplement to National Geographic, July 2003."