Question

Which of the following statements best describes the cause of the Korean War?
A.
Vietnam invaded North Korea to repel the communists.
B.
South Korea invaded North Korea to try to unify the two states.
C.
North Korea invaded South Korea to try to unify the two states.
D.
The Soviet Union invaded North Korea, and the US tried to repel their forces.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

North Korea launched a surprise invasion of South Korea on June 25, 1950, aiming to unify the peninsula under communist rule.