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
The site is the only confirmed asteroid impact crater on the Korean Peninsula.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Is there a security gap on the Korean Peninsula?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
China’s coastline is much smoother, and only the nearby Korean Peninsula attained separate importance.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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