UN Security Council meeting, USA, 1950

The transcript covers the return of Soviet member Yakov Malik to the UN Security Council in August 1950, sparking intense debates on Korean aggression. The Soviet Union accused the US of expanding its aggression in Korea, while the US defended its actions as supporting UN resolutions. The discussion highlights the tactic of concealing guilt through accusation, with the US refuting Soviet claims. The UN's determination to ensure Korea's independence and freedom from external influence is emphasized, portraying the conflict as a struggle against communist imperialism.

Who assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in August?

• Harry Truman

• Yakov Malik

• Douglas MacArthur

• Joseph Stalin

What was the Soviet Union's claim regarding the United States' actions in Korea?

• The US was an aggressor in Korea

• The US was supporting North Korea

• The US was neutral

• The US was defending South Korea

Which organization supported South Korea against North Korean aggression?

• The European Union

• NATO

• The Soviet Union

• The United Nations

What tactic did the Soviet delegate use to conceal guilt?

• Military intervention

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Direct confrontation

• Accusing others of aggression

What was the United Nations' goal in Korea?

• To support North Korea

• To ensure Korea's freedom and independence

• To divide Korea

• To establish a new government