Korean Peninsula

[kuh-ree-uhn puh-nin-suh-luh, puh-nins-yuh-luh, kaw-, koh-]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Korean Peninsula¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

The partnership "goes beyond a purely commercial partnership, directly touching on the global non-proliferation regime and the stability of the Korean Peninsula and the wider region," Dai Bing, China's ambassador to Seoul told reporters.

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He's the first US president to receive the award, which was given "in recognition of his contribution to peace on the Korean Peninsula", the South Korean presidential office said.

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At the expo, Kim threatened to take military measures to respond to a growing U.S. presence on the Korean Peninsula, accusing Washington of an arms buildup aimed at launching pre-emptive strikes.

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South Korea halted its broadcasts along the demilitarised zone shortly after Lee took office in June, in what the country's military described as a bid to "restore trust" and "achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula".

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The move aims to "restore trust in inter-Korean relations and achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula", the military said in a statement.

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