075 North Korea - One Minute History

After World War 2, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel, with the Soviets in the north and Americans in the south. In 1948, North Korea was established under Kim Il Sung. In 1950, influenced by the Soviet Union and China, North Korea invaded South Korea, leading to the Korean War, which ended in a stalemate. During the Destalinization period, Kim Il Sung faced opposition but consolidated his power, leading to North Korea's independence.

What was the geopolitical division of Korea after World War II?

• Korea was divided along the 38th parallel with Soviets in the North and Americans in the South.

• Korea remained a single nation under American influence.

• Korea was unified under Soviet control.

• Korea was divided into three zones controlled by the Soviets, Americans, and Chinese.

Who became the leader of North Korea in 1948?

• Syngman Rhee

• Kim Il Sung

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Mao Zedong

What event was triggered by North Korea's invasion of South Korea in 1950?

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Cold War

• The Sino-Japanese War

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

• The war ended in a territorial stalemate.

• The United Nations took control of Korea.

• South Korea conquered North Korea.

• North Korea conquered South Korea.

What was the result of the Destalinization period for Kim Il Sung?

• He consolidated his power by eliminating his opponents.

• He became a leader in the Soviet Union.

• He was removed from power.

• He was exiled to China.