Korean Peninsula
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Korean Peninsula
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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While Beijing is a long-standing promoter of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, echoing international calls for North Korea's disarmament, it has significantly toned down this position in recent years.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The next Call of Duty game has been revealed, with much of the reaction focused on its campaign set around a fictional renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
She also covers politics, diplomacy and social issues on the Korean Peninsula.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
The strain has since been detected in the United States, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
He read about the history of the Korean Peninsula, the reputation of the Kim family dictatorship, and his country’s status as an international pariah.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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