noun
Korean Peninsula
Refers to the Korean Peninsula. Often used in contexts emphasizing South Korea, but can refer to the whole peninsula. Compare with 朝鮮半島, which is more neutral or used in historical/geographical contexts.
See also: 朝鮮半島
韓半島の経済成長は目覚ましい。
The economic growth of the Korean Peninsula is remarkable.
Compound of 韓 (kan, referring to Korea, especially South Korea) and 半島 (hantō, 'peninsula').