南朝鮮

Proper noun

 * 1)  South Korea

Usage notes
Prior to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) in 1992, the People's Republic of China did not recognize the Republic of Korea. Hence, South Korea was referred to as in Mainland China before 1992.

Etymology
From,.

Proper noun

 * 1)  South Korea