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
Lee wrote on X they held "in-depth conversations about peace on the Korean Peninsula and Korea-US relations, and significant progress was made".
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 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
Is there a security gap on the Korean Peninsula?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Before World War II, the Japanese who occupied the Korean Peninsula and northeast China pushed tens of thousands of Korean farmers across the border to weaken China’s hold on the region.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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