Aftereffects of War: The Korean War: The Korean Peninsula

The Korean War was a conflict between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953, resulting in over 2.5 million deaths and a divided Korea. Post-WW2, the Soviet Union and the US occupied the north and south, respectively, leading to two different governments. In 1948, the UN established South Korea amid violence. North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union and China, sought reunification through war. The US and UN supported South Korea, making it a global conflict. An armistice in 1953 left Korea divided at the 38th parallel, with both countries facing economic devastation and no diplomatic relations.

What was the primary cause of the division of Korea after World War II?

• Religious conflicts

• Cultural differences between the North and South

• Interference by the Soviet Union and the United States

• Economic disparities

Which organization recognized South Korea as an independent nation in 1948?

• The League of Nations

• The European Union

• The United Nations

• NATO

Who was the leader of North Korea during the Korean War?

• Kim Jong-un

• Kim Il-Sung

• Kim Jong-il

• Syngman Rhee

What marked the division between North and South Korea after the armistice?

• The 17th parallel

• The 49th parallel

• The 38th parallel

• The 45th parallel

What was a significant consequence of the Korean War's armistice?

• Establishment of a single government

• Isolation of families across the peninsula

• Economic prosperity in both Koreas

• Reunification of Korea