Intervention 2/21

Recently, Kim Jong Un said that North Korea was planning to

• test its first nuclear bomb.
• test a missile that could reach the U.S.
• improve relations with other world nations.
• stop trading with China.

When was the Korean Peninsula first divided into two zones?

• in 1910, at the start of the Japanese occupation
• in 1945, just after World War II ended
• in 1950, during the Korean War
•  when Kim Jong Un came to power

Who is the current leader in North Korea?

• Kim Jong-Un
• Kim IL-Sung
• Kim Jong-IL
• Ho Chi Minh

The Korean War was started by

• the United States and its allies
• North Korea's invasion of the South
• China
• Russia

What is the latitude line that separates North Korea and South Korea?

• 41st parallel
• 31st parallel
• 38th parallel
• 48th parallel

North Korea has a free and open internet

• True

• False

Based on the article, which is true of North Korea’s economy? 

• It has been growing significantly over the past five years.
• It is based on exports of high-tech consumer goods.
• It is completely run by the government.
• all of the above

Which country occupied North Korea for 35 years up until the end of WWII?

• China
• Russia
• United States
• Japan

When did North and South Korea sign their peace treaty?

• 1950

• 1953

• 1969

• Never

How many people are believed to be in political prison camps in North Korea, according to human rights groups?

• 500-1200

• 15,000-40,000

• 80,000-200,000

• 1 million