POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959
KOREAS PARTITION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The Soviet Union wanted the UN to send troops.
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The Soviet Union was boycotting the UN at that time
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The Soviet Union was not a member of the UN
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The Soviet Union was sick that day
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Soviet UN ambassador was not present at the UNSC meeting as a result of the Soviet boycott against the UN, rendering the Soviet Union unable to veto resolution 82.
Detailed explanation-2: -This happened due to a fluke of history. The Soviet Union was boycotting the Security Council because the permanent seat held by China was then occupied by the anti-communist government on Taiwan rather than the communist mainland government.
Detailed explanation-3: -A major turning point in the Soviet Union relation occurred in January 1950, when Soviet representatives boycotted United Nations functions in protest over the occupation of the seat of China by the Republic of China.
Detailed explanation-4: -United Nations Command (UNC) was established on July 7, 1950 following the United Nations’ recognition of North Korean aggression against South Korea. UNC signifies the world’s first attempt at collective security under the United Nations system.