Korean Peninsula
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Korean Peninsula
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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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
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
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 • Jan. 11, 2026
Within weeks, they began streaming onto the Korean Peninsula, shoring up the battered remnants of the South Korean forces and joining the battle against North Korea.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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