Information Resources on USA

About the USA

•  America.gov new	•  Facts and Symbols on U.S.
•  American Studies	•  U.S.Government Sites
•  Society & Culture	•  Travel USA
•  Media	•  Study USA
•  Economy,Trade & Business	•  Institutions / Organizations
•  Government & Politics	•  Exchange Opportunity

Website Resources

	Virtual American Corner Virtual American Corner is an online information gateway to specialized, authoritative, and current information about the U.S. in almost all subject areas, including U.S. policies, society, and culture. Through Virtual American Corner, members can also participate in programs and events that introduce U.S.-related subjects to the Korean public. Overall, Virtual American Corner serves as an informational outpost similar to a public library specializing on the U.S.
	Info-pedia USA This comprehensive encyclopedia covers many U.S. subject areas, ranging from society and culture to government and economy, and will provide answers to most questions about the U.S. It also offers links to various sources which provide further information.
	Kids website Information gateway to America for kids, with interesting and interactive materials for their homework and learning English.

 

Programs

Cafe USA Cafe USA, the Mission’s Internet community, was launched in October 2004. In slightly more than thirty-six hours, 20,000 netizens visited the site. Cafe USA receives an average of 250 unique visitors daily, with almost 100 messages posted each day on the various discussion boards: Dialogue with Ambassador Vershbow; Dialogue with Assistant Secretary Hill; Discussion on Political/Security Issues; Discussion on Economic/Trade Issues; Other U.S.-Korea Issues; Visa/Consular Affairs; English Speakers; Youth Discussion Group and “This Week in American History.” Currently, Cafe USA boasts over 7,800 registered on-line members in Korea and abroad.