This book contains the most interesting materials and observations of the journalist and orientalist Oleg Kiryanov for 2005–2018, reflecting different aspects of the life of Korean society. From these materials you will learn about the successes and achievements of the latter, as well as possible shortcomings and problems in politics, the economy, the army ... This publication includes stories about both South and North Korea. Of particular interest to Russian readers are episodes relating to the life of representatives of the Russian Federation in Korea, as well as other points affecting the problems of Russian-Korean relations.