Tsushima Strait facts for kids
The Tsushima Strait (also called the Korea Strait) is a narrow stretch of ocean between Japan and South Korea. It connects the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
People use the name "Tsushima Strait" in two ways. Sometimes it means the whole ocean area between Korea and Japan. Other times, it specifically refers to the sea passage between Japan's Kyūshū island and Tsushima Island. Tsushima Island itself sits between the western part (called the Korea Strait) and the eastern part (called the Tsushima Strait).
Where is the Tsushima Strait?
The northern edge of the Tsushima Strait is the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula. The southern edges are the western coasts of Japan's Kyūshū and Honshū islands.
The Tsushima Current
A warm ocean current, known as the Tsushima-kairyū, flows through the strait. This current moves from the south towards the north. It brings warmer water into the Sea of Japan.
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In Spanish: Estrecho de Tsushima para niños
