Korea remained divided along the 38th parallel which of the following statements is true?

Korea remained divided along the 38th parallel which of the following statements is true?

• A. Korea remained unified under a single government
• B. Korea remained divided along the 38th parallel
• C. Korea became a U.N. protectorate
• D. Korea unified under North Korea

Answer: (B)

After World War II, Korea was divided into Soviet-backed north and American-backed south, with the 38th parallel serving as the dividing line. In 1948 two separate governments were established, and the Korean War (1950–1953) ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. Since then, no unified government emerged and the border near the 38th parallel—the DMZ—has remained the de facto boundary between North Korea and South Korea. That’s why the statement that Korea remained divided along the 38th parallel is true.

After World War II, Korea was divided into Soviet-backed north and American-backed south, with the 38th parallel serving as the dividing line. In 1948 two separate governments were established, and the Korean War (1950–1953) ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. Since then, no unified government emerged and the border near the 38th parallel—the DMZ—has remained the de facto boundary between North Korea and South Korea. That’s why the statement that Korea remained divided along the 38th parallel is true.