Korean Peninsula Flashcard

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Where is the Korean Peninsula located?

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Eastern Asia

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Who controlled the Korean Peninsula from 1910 to 1945?

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Japan

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What was created in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula after World War II?

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A strong anti-communist government

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Who was elected as the first president of South Korea?

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Syngman Rhee

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What is the Demilitarized Zone?

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A border dividing North and South Korea

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When did the Korean War start?

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1950

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How many people died during the Korean War?

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Nearly 5 million

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What did North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promise in 2018?

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To stop nuclear and missile testing

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What is a missile?

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A weapon that can destroy large areas of land.

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As of June 2020, what is the status of peace talks between North and South Korea?

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They have stopped