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Korean Peninsula

American  
[kuh-ree-uhn puh-nin-suh-luh, puh-nins-yuh-luh, kaw-, koh-] / kəˈri ən pəˈnɪn sə lə, pəˈnɪns jə lə, kɔ-, koʊ- /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of Korean Peninsula

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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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

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

Is there a security gap on the Korean Peninsula?

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

She also covers politics, diplomacy and social issues on the Korean Peninsula.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

He read about the history of the Korean Peninsula, the reputation of the Kim family dictatorship, and his country’s status as an international pariah.

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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