Korean Peninsula

American  

[kuh-ree-uhn puh-nin-suh-luh, puh-nins-yuh-luh, kaw-, koh-] / kəˈri ən pəˈnɪn sə lə, pəˈnɪns yə lə, kɔ-, koʊ- /

noun

1. the East Asian peninsula that comprises North Korea and South Korea.

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Etymology

Origin of Korean Peninsula

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

In 2018, a study published in the journal Science proposed that the strain actually emerged on the Korean Peninsula.

From Science Daily

“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

On the possibility that civilians operated the drone, Lee said: "If true, it is a serious crime that threatens peace on the Korean Peninsula and national security."

From Barron's

"I would like China to play a mediating role on issues related to the Korean Peninsula, including North Korea's nuclear program. All our channels are completely blocked," he said he told Xi.

From Barron's

He met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday, where both agreed on the importance of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and the resumption of dialogue with North Korea.

From Barron's