GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Korea Strait / Tsushima passages
The Korea Strait lies between the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese islands near Kyushu. Tsushima divides the broader passage into western and eastern channels.
Fast Facts
- The Korean Peninsula lies northwest and Kyushu southeast.
- The East China Sea lies to the south.
- The strait connects northward with the Sea of Japan / East Sea.
Connected lessons
- Korea Strait / Tsushima passagesMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Sea of Japan / East SeaRelated places
- East China SeaRelated places
- Tsugaru StraitRelated places
- Kanmon StraitRelated places
- VladivostokRelated places