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Definition of paektu

paektu

/ˈpɛk.tuː/
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• noun

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An active stratovolcano located on the border between North Korea and China, representing the highest peak on the Korean Peninsula and holding profound mythological, cultural, and political significance as the legendary birthplace of the Korean people.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively capitalized as a proper noun (Paektu or Mount Paektu); in Chinese contexts, the same geographical feature is referred to as Changbai Mountain.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paektu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paektu
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