Question

1. A military demarcation line shall be fixed and both sides shall withdraw two (2) kilometers from this line so as to establish a demilitarized zone between the opposing forces. A demilitarized zone shall be established as a buffer zone to prevent the occurrence of incidents which might lead to a resumption of hostilities. . . .

10. Civil administration and relief in that part of the demilitarized zone which is south of the military of the military demarcation line shall be the responsibility of the Commander-in-Chief, United Nations Command; and civil administration and relief in that part of the demilitarized zone which is north of the military demarcation line shall be the joint responsibility of the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army and the Commander of the Chinese People's volunteers. . . .

12. The Commanders of the opposing sides shall order and enforce a complete cessation of all hostilities in Korea by all armed forces under their control.

–Korean armistice agreement, 1953


Who is responsible for administration in the demilitarized zone? Check all that apply.

UN forces

the South Korean government

the Chinese government

the Korean People’s Army

civilian volunteers

Answer 1

Select:
- UN forces (yes)
- the Korean People’s Army (yes)
- the Chinese government (yes)

Explanation: Clause 10 assigns civil administration south of the demarcation line to the Commander‑in‑Chief, United Nations Command, and north of the line to the Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army and the Commander of the Chinese People’s Volunteers. The South Korean government and “civilian volunteers” are not named.