The Two Koreas: A Tale of Division and Contrast

What historical event led to the initial division of Korea?

• The Korean Civil War
• World War II and Japanese withdrawal
• Communist revolution
• United Nations intervention

How was Korea divided after World War II?

• Between China and Japan
• Between the US and Soviet Union
• Between North and South naturally
• By the United Nations

According to the video, what was required for the North Korean defector to reach South Korea?

• $30,000 and 3 years working in China
• A simple border crossing
• United Nations assistance
• South Korean citizenship test

What contrast did the narrator observe between parks in North and South Korea?

• South Korean parks were empty while North Korean parks were full
• North Korean park behavior seemed staged while South Korean behavior was natural
• North Korean parks were better maintained
• South Korean parks required entrance fees

What insight did the North Korean defector share about Pyongyang?

• Anyone can live there freely
• Only privileged people can live there
• It's the poorest part of North Korea
• It's open to all North Korean citizens

What was significant about the Lotte Tower visited by the narrator?

• It was the tallest building in Korea
• It was the fifth tallest building in the world
• It was built by North Korea
• It was the oldest building in Seoul

How do North Koreans reportedly react to foreign movies, according to the defector?

• They enjoy them freely
• They think the modern cities and cars shown are fake
• They are inspired by them
• They are forbidden from watching them

What significant difference in education was highlighted between North and South Korea?

• South Korean students were free to study naturally while North Korean students had to perform for visitors
• North Korean education was more advanced
• South Korean schools were larger
• North Korean schools had better technology

What tragic story was mentioned regarding an American visitor to North Korea?

• Otto Warmbier's death after attempted poster theft
• A tourist getting lost
• Someone taking unauthorized photos
• A diplomatic incident

What represents the physical division between North and South Korea?

• Great Wall of Korea
• 38th parallel/DMZ
• Han River
• Mountain range