Korean Peninsula

The Korean Peninsula is a region in East Asia encompassing North Korea and South Korea. It extends roughly 1,100 miles from northeast to southwest and is bordered by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and the Yellow Sea. Historically intertwined, the peninsula was unified for centuries but was divided after World War II into two separate countries due to political differences. North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) is a communist state with a centralized government, while South Korea (Republic of Korea) is a democratic, market-oriented nation. The division has led to varying political, economic, and military dynamics, making the peninsula a focal point of regional and global security concerns.