Question

Which goal did the north korean leaders have in 1953?

a. create a united, capitalist, korea.
b. create two separate korean nations, north and south korea.
c. allow china to conquer korea and rule it.
d. create a united, communist, korea.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option d. create a united, communist, korea.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1953, the leaders of North Korea aimed to create a united, communist Korea. The end of World War II saw Korea being split into two parts, with the Soviet Union administering the north and the United States administering the south. The goal of North Korean leaders, especially Kim Il Sung, was to extend their communist regime across the entire peninsula by reunifying it under their control.

Despite the Soviet Union's initial hesitance, Stalin gave North Korea the green light to invade South Korea in June 1950 with the provision of weapons and advisors, thus beginning the Korean War. This invasion was a clear demonstration of North Korea's aspirations to impose their communist ideology on the whole of Korea. The Korean War continued until 1953 when an armistice was signed, however, the goal of a united communist Korea remained unfulfilled.