Korean Peninsula
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Korean Peninsula
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The strain has since been detected in the United States, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 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
"China is a very important cooperative partner in moving toward peace and unification on the Korean Peninsula," Lee said in the event with Korean residents in Beijing.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
Security on the Korean Peninsula will also be part of the discussions with China, Wi told reporters.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 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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