Korean Peninsula
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Korean Peninsula
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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While Beijing is a long-standing promoter of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, echoing international calls for North Korea's disarmament, it has significantly toned down this position in recent years.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The rockets, designed for shorter-range strikes, flew more than 220 miles before hitting an island target in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
In 2018, a study published in the journal Science proposed that the strain actually emerged on the Korean Peninsula.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
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 • Jan. 6, 2026
Satellite photographs of the Korean Peninsula at night show a black hole between China and South Korea.
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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