38th parallel north
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This article is about the circle of latitude, a portion of which used to divide the Korean Peninsula. For the history of the division, see Division of Korea. For the current division, see Military Demarcation Line and Korean Demilitarized Zone.
The 38th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 38 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean. The 38th parallel north formed the border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War.
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38th parallel north | |
Hangul | 삼팔선 |
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Hanja | 三八線 |
Revised Romanization | Sampalseon |
McCune–Reischauer | Samp'alsŏn |
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At this latitude, the Sun is visible for 14 hours, 48 minutes during the summer solstice and 9 hours, 32 minutes during the winter solstice.[1]