Korean Peninsula.

Why in news?

• Recently, North and South Korea leaders exchanged letters with the hope to make the Korean Peninsula peaceful.
• It is located in East Asia, connected with mainland Asia and contains North Korea and South Korea (with 38th Parallel as a separation line).
• It lies in the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by Yellow Sea in West and Sea of Japan in East with Korean Strait joining the two seas.
• From the mainland, the Amnok River separates it from China and the Duman River from Russia and China.
• Other Geographical Features:
  • Tallest mountain: Mount Paektu.
  • Longest River: Amnok River.