Advertisement

Advertisement

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.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of Korean Peninsula1

First recorded in 1960–65

Discover More

Example Sentences

After Japan invaded the Korean Peninsula in 1905, the conquerors sought to co-opt local pride to reinforce Japanese hegemony.

Like the Korean Peninsula, Illinois is cleft into two parts: Chicagoland and “downstate.”

But he is gone and now we have to deal with the new leader in Pyongyang for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Most Northern refugees in Seoul, however, fear renewed tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

In 1894, Americans applauded as a newly militarized Japan attacked China to promote “peace and stability” on the Korean Peninsula.

Our nation and the world must learn the lessons of the Korean Peninsula and not allow an even greater threat to rise up in Iraq.

On the Korean Peninsula, an oppressive regime rules a people living in fear and starvation.

Presently, then, 37 kinds are on record from the Korean Peninsula.

We are working to achieve a Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement