Hermit Kingdom

American  

noun

1. Korea during the period, c1637–c1876, when it was cut off from contact with all countries except China.

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Example Sentences

It’s another element in Saudi Arabia’s about-face from a hermit kingdom notorious for puritanical laws to a tourist destination that can draw 150 million visitors a year.

From Los Angeles Times

North Korea’s reputation as a hermit kingdom should not give the financial sector comfort that it’s outside the reach of the regime’s hackers.

From Washington Times

It was the first time that Korea, known from 1392 to 1897 as “the hermit kingdom,” participated in a world’s fair.

From Washington Post

That striking gown represents Korea’s long journey from hermit kingdom to global fashion trendsetter.

From Washington Post

But Biden also said he was open to meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un if the leader of the hermit kingdom was “sincere” and “serious.”

From Washington Post