What parallel separates North and South Korea?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the geographic parallel that separates North Korea and South Korea. This refers to the line of latitude that marks the division between these two countries.
Answer
38th parallel
The final answer is the 38th parallel
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the 38th parallel
More Information
The 38th parallel was chosen in 1945 as the division line between North and South Korea following the end of World War II.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the 38th parallel with the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), which was established after the Korean War and roughly follows the 38th parallel.
Sources
- 38th parallel north - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The web page with info on - Britannica - britannica.com
- Why Are North and South Korea Divided? | HISTORY - history.com
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