korea strait

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korea strait

A cargo ship sails through the Korea Strait.

Definition

Proper noun: * A strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan: The Korea Strait is a significant sea passage separating the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula from the southwestern islands of Japan. It serves as a crucial maritime conduit linking two major bodies of water.

Usage
  • The Korea Strait is a vital shipping lane for international trade.
  • Naval exercises are sometimes conducted in the Korea Strait.
  • The Korea Strait is approximately 200 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
Advanced Usage
  • "to transit the Korea Strait": To pass through or travel across this specific body of water.
    • The cargo ship will transit the Korea Strait on its way to Busan.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tsushima Strait: This name is often used interchangeably with the Korea Strait, particularly for the eastern channel of the strait around Tsushima Island. It can be considered a part of or synonymous with the Korea Strait in some contexts.
    • Historically, the Battle of Tsushima was fought in the Korea Strait.
Synonyms
  • Sea passage: A navigable route connecting two seas or oceans.
  • Channel: A broad strait.
Related Geographical Terms
  • Strait: A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or large bodies of water.
  • East China Sea: The sea to the south of the Korea Strait.
  • Sea of Japan (East Sea): The sea to the north of the Korea Strait.
korea strait

A cargo ship sails through the Korea Strait.

Noun
  1. a strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan

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