Causes of the Korean War - Question Set

How did Korea become divided into North and South?

• Korea became divided due to War II occupation by the Soviet Union and the United States, leading to the establishment of two separate governments.

• Korea was split by a natural disaster that created two separate regions.
• Korea became divided after a trade dispute with Japan.
• Korea was divided due to a civil war between the North and South.

Who were the leaders of North and South Korea in 1950?

• Kim Il-sung (North Korea), Syngman Rhee (South Korea)
• Ho Chi Minh (North Korea), Ngo Dinh Diem (South Korea)
• Mao Zedong (North Korea), Chiang Kai-shek (South Korea)
• Kim Jong-un (North Korea), Park Chung-hee (South Korea)

What is legal/diplomatic status of North Korea?

• North Korea and South Korea remain technically at war, with limited diplomatic relations and differing political systems.
• North Korea has recognized South Korea as a sovereign state.
• Both countries have identical political systems and full diplomatic relations.
• North and South Korea have signed a peace treaty and are allies.

What is legal/diplomatic status of South Korea today?

• South Korea is a territory of North Korea.
• South Korea has no diplomatic relations with any country.
• South Korea is a recognized sovereign state with full diplomatic status.
• South Korea is a colony of Japan.

What were the causes of the Korean War?

• The division of Korea, rise of communism, and North Korea's invasion of South Korea.
• The unification of Korea under a single government
• The influence of Japan in the region
• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Why did Kim Il Sung seek Stalin’s approval for an invasion of South 
Korea?

• To assert his independence from Soviet influence.
• To gain Soviet support and legitimacy for the invasion.
• To establish a military alliance with China.
• To distract from domestic issues in North Korea.

Why was Stalin at first reluctant, but then supportive of Kim Il Sung’s 
invasion plan?

• Stalin was initially reluctant due to fears of U.S. intervention, but later supported the invasion to expand communist influence.
• Stalin supported the invasion from the beginning due to personal loyalty to Kim Il Sung.
• Stalin was indifferent to the invasion and did not influence Kim Il Sung's decision.
• Stalin opposed the invasion because he wanted to maintain peace with the U.S.

How did the UN become involved in the Korean War?

• The UN only provided humanitarian aid after the war ended.
• The UN intervened in the Korean War following North Korea's invasion of South Korea, leading to a Security Council resolution for military assistance.
• The UN supported North Korea's invasion of South Korea.
• The UN was not involved in the Korean War at all.