Question

The tensions between North Korea and South Korea described in this passage began over
(1) boundaries drawn during the Cold War
(2) ethnic conflict on the Korean peninsula
(3) trade disputes centered on fishing rights in the Yellow Seal
(4) China's purchase of submarine technology from North Korea

Answer 1

the tensions started because the US wanted to prevent the spread of communism. the US backed a fascist leader, rhee syung man, in the south that murdered upwards of 100,000 ppl whilst the USSR let the korean people democratically elect its leaders. the answer is 1