WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE COLD WAR ERA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who played an important role of mediator between North Korea and South Korea?
A
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
B
President Nixon
C
President Sukamo
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India was actively involved in negotiating peace in the Korean peninsula by engaging all the major stakeholders – US, USSR and China. In 1952, the Indian resolution on Korea was adopted at the United Nations (UN).

Detailed explanation-2: -Both sides felt that the Korean War carried the potential to further destabilize the precarious relations between both sides, while also offering possible advantages. In April 1950, Stalin gave Kim permission to invade the South under the condition that Mao would agree to send reinforcements if needed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The President of South Korea was Syngman Rhee. The South Korean Army was led by Chung II-kwon. The United States Army and United Nations forces were lead by General Douglas MacArthur.

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