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

In an apparent show of force against North Korea on Wednesday, the United States flew a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for its first precision-guided bombing drill with South Korea in seven years.

From Seattle Times

“Along with our friends in Africa, South Korea will fully implement U.N. Security Council resolutions and work to safeguard peace on the Korean Peninsula and the international community,” Yoon said.

From Seattle Times

“We remain deeply concerned about growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula,” Khiari said.

From Seattle Times

The third principal component highlighted a decline in groundwater levels in the western Korean Peninsula since 2009.

From Science Daily

The rocket flew over the sea between the Korean Peninsula and China, following the same southern trajectory North Korea had used in its previous satellite launches.

From New York Times