9 Questions
Which country is divided into two regions at the 38th parallel?
Korea
Which river separates Korea from Russia?
Amnok
What is the name of the state that emerged first in Korea?
Gojoseon
What is the name of the body of water that separates Korea from Japan?
Korea Strait
What is the earliest known period of human presence in Korea?
Paleolithic
한국은 동아시아의 [빈칸] 지역입니다.
반도
한국은 1945년 이후 38위도 경계선에서 분단되었습니다. 남한은 남쪽 ______를 구성하고 북한은 북쪽 ______를 구성하고 있습니다.
반도
한국은 중국(만주)로부터 북쪽과 러시아로부터 북동쪽으로 나누어진다.
강
한국은 한______, 제주도 및 ______ 근처의 여러 작은 섬으로 구성되어 있다.
반도
Study Notes
Geography of Korea
- Korea is a peninsular region located in East Asia.
- The region consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula.
- The Korean Peninsula is bordered by: • China (Manchuria) to the north. • Russia to the northeast. • Amnok and Duman rivers separate the peninsula from China and Russia.
Division of Korea
- Since 1945, Korea has been divided at or near the 38th parallel.
- The Korean Demilitarized Zone separates the two regions.
- The division consists of: • South Korea (Republic of Korea): comprising the southern half of the peninsula. • North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea): comprising the northern half of the peninsula.
Names of Korea
- In South Korea, the country is referred to as 한국 (Hanguk).
- In North Korea, the country is referred to as 조선 (Joseon).
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