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North Korea

NounPlace

Definitions

1. North Korea
2. Kitachousen

This is the Japanese name for North Korea, the country officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It is used in news, political discussions, and geography. The name literally combines the words for "north" and "Korea" (Joseon).

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The international community issued a statement calling on North Korea to show restraint.

Sentence 2

I catch myself avoiding North Korea news without really meaning to.

Sentence 3

I skimmed through a timeline of North Korean history over lunch.

Sentence 4

The government stated it is closely monitoring developments in North Korea.

Sentence 5

The UN Security Council met to discuss the North Korea issue on the agenda.