CONFUSION IN KOREA

President Syngman Rhee disrupted the armistice talks at Panmunjom by releasing anti-communist North Korean prisoners, causing a setback in peace efforts. This unexpected move led to increased tensions and renewed hostilities, exemplified by a significant communist bombing raid on a United Nations fuel dump in Seoul, marking the heaviest air attack of the war.

What unexpected action did President Syngman Rhee take during the armistice talks?

• He declared war on China.

• He withdrew from the talks.

• He released North Korean prisoners.

• He signed a peace treaty.

What was the reaction of the South Korean guards to the armistice terms?

• They supported the terms.

• They requested more negotiations.

• They remained neutral.

• They protested by freeing prisoners.

What was the immediate consequence of the prisoner release?

• The United Nations intervened.

• The war ended.

• The prisoners were all recaptured.

• The peace process was delayed.

What was the scale of the communist bombing raid on the United Nations fuel dump?

• It was a minor attack.

• It was the heaviest air attack of the war.

• It caused no significant damage.

• It was a failed mission.

Where did the significant communist bombing raid take place?

• In Chon, part of Seoul.

• In Busan.

• In Pyongyang.

• In Incheon.