Korea is one of the North-West District of Chhattisgarh State. The District came into existence on 25th May 1998 in Madhya Pradesh. Its parent District was Surguja. After the formation of New State of Chhattisgarh on 1st November 2000, the district came under the Chhattisgarh State. Korea District has derived its Name from the Korea State, the former princely State Korea.

Korea district is bordered by Shidhi District of Madhya Pradesh on the North, Bilaspur Districts on the South, on the East by its parent Surguja District and on the West by Shahdol District of Madhya Pradesh. Koriya District lies between 22degree 56 minutes and 23 degree 48 minutes North and 81degree 56 minutes and 82 degree 47 minutes East.

History of Korea District
The History of Korea dates back to 1600. According to Dalton, Balands were the actual rulers of Korea who had their capital in Sidhi. Remnants of the ruins of their works have been found here. However, later a united force of the Kol Raja and Gonnd Zamindars overthrew the Baland rulers from Korea. The Kols also known as Konch Kols ruled for Eleven Generations. According to one view the Kols had their Capital at Koreagarh while others suggest that it was village Bachra near Podi.

Geography of Korea District
Korea District has altogether 5 subdivisions and 5 Tehsil. The district has 1 Nagar Nigam, known as Chirimiri and 3 Nagar Palika, Baikunthpur, Manendragarh, Shivpur Charcha. Jhagarakhand, Khongapani, Nai ladri forms the Nagar Panchayat. The district also has 5 blocks. There are 236 Garam Panchayat and 653 villages. Apart from these there are much drainage, forests, and coal mines in the district. Many rivers are also there in Korea District.

Culture of Korea District
The culture of Korea District comprises of various community dances like Karma, Saila and Suga Dance. Different types of festivals like Ganga Dashera, Charta, Navakhai and Surhul are celebrated the people. Many tribal communities like the Cherva, Rajwars, Sahu, Ahir, Gwalas, Oraon, Gadaria reside in the Korea district.

Administration of Korea District
Korea District has altogether 5 subdivisions and 5 Tehsil. The district has 1 Nagar Nigam, known as Chirimiri and 3 Nagar Palika, Baikunthpur, Manendragarh, Shivpur Charcha. Jhagarakhand, Khongapani, Nai ladri forms the Nagar Panchayat. The district also has 5 blocks. There are 236 Garam Panchayat and 653 villages.

Tourism in Korea District
The Tourism in Korea District attracts many tourists to this place. Few of the tourist places in Korea are, Gangirani Jogi Math Rock Painting of Badara Ghaghara. These are the famous Archeological Places in this district. Apart from these there are many other places like Guru Ghasidas National Park, Amrit Dhara Waterfall, Korea Palace, Ramdaha Waterfall, Gaurghat Waterfalls.