Korean Peninsula
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Korean Peninsula
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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“In principle China hasn’t abandoned denuclearization—realizing a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula remains the long-term goal,” said Yun Sun, director of the China program at the Stimson Center think tank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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
“Parts of Asia, including northwest China, the Korean Peninsula and Japan are set to be hit by a cold wave, which threatens to push demand for heating higher,” analysts at ANZ Research say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
After Japan's defeat in 1945, control of the Korean Peninsula split down the middle, at the 38th parallel, a line that cut the nation neatly in half.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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