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Korean history, explained from Outside the Well

The Frog Outside the Well Research Center helps curious viewers, educators, and serious learners explore Korean history through videos, articles, books, courses, and research-driven resources.

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Meet Mark A. Peterson

Mark A. Peterson brings decades of Korean studies teaching, research, and public explanation to a channel built for people who want Korean history made clearer without losing the depth.

The site extends the YouTube channel into a learning center where videos, readings, courses, books, and projects can be found in one place.

Choose a learning path

Start with short explanations, go deeper with articles, or follow a structured course as new material is released.

Watch the videos

Browse Korean history explanations from the Frog Outside the Well YouTube channel.

Read the articles

Find newspaper articles, essays, and written context that support deeper study.

Take a course

Follow structured lessons as the first course is planned, built, and released.

Explore books and projects

Connect to Mark’s books, related projects, and materials for serious learners.

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Use this section to surface articles, books, downloadable material, and the future course pathway.

Reading

Articles and essays

Link to newspaper articles and written pieces that expand on the channel’s Korean history themes.

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Books

Books and projects

Give returning viewers a clear path to Mark’s books and related Korean history projects.

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Not sure where to start?

Begin with the video library if you want quick explanations, or move into resources when you want articles, books, and course material in one place.

Questions or collaboration ideas?

Use the contact page for Korean history questions, education requests, interview ideas, and collaboration proposals.