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38th parallel, popular name given to the latitude line that roughly demarcates North Korea and South Korea. It was chosen by U.S. planners near the end of World War II as a boundary; the U.S.S.R. was to accept the Japanese surrender north of the line, and Americans were to accept the Japanese surrender south of it.
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Kaesŏng, city, southwestern North Korea. It lies just south...
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P’anmunjom, village, central Korea, in the demilitarized...
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5 sie 2013 · The armistice line meanders in an east-west fashion across Korea, connecting what Koreans call the East Sea with Gyeonggi Bay, 148 miles (238 kilometers) away off the peninsula's west...
1 paź 2024 · Demilitarized zone (DMZ), region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea. It roughly follows latitude 38° N (the 38th parallel), the original demarcation line between North Korea and South Korea at the end of World War II.
Explore the historical narrative of the Korean War (1950-1953) through interactive maps. Gain insights into the conflict's causes, key battles, and geopolitical ramifications.
After World War II, Korea was split into two administrations—North and South Korea—with the north administered by the Soviets and the south by the USA. The dividing line was the 38th parallel. Map features. The strategic map details the Korean peninsula in North East Asia, its surrounding seas, countries and major towns.
1 maj 2024 · The 38th Parallel refers to the circle of latitude that is 38 degrees north of the Earth’s equatorial plane. It gained historical significance as the pre-Korean War boundary dividing North and South Korea. How was the 38th Parallel established as a dividing line?
