Questions of 2017 Unification Quiz Program for High School Students

[answer] ④

【Explanation】 The description above is about the “June 15 Joint Declaration of South and North Korea” agreed at the 2000 Summit Talks between the South and North during Kim Dae-jung’s administration.

27. 
    Which below is correct in explaining the “Declaration for the Development of the South and North Relation and Peaceful Prosperity” (October 4 Declaration) announced after the Summit Talks in 2007?
    

① The South and North agreed upon releasing the May 24 Measures.

② The South and North agreed upon establishing the South and North Coordinating Committee.

③ The South and North agreed upon commencing restoration of the Gyeongeui Line.

④ The South and North agreed upon promoting establishment of a joint fishing area in the West Sea.

[answer] ④

【Explanation】 President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea paid a visit to Pyongyang in 2007 to have a summit talk with his counter part, Kim Jong-il of North Korea, titled the Chairman of National Defense and they announced the October 4 Declaration which allows to install a joint fishing area in the West Sea.

28. 
    Which below is incorrect as one of the problems contained in the “Plan to Establish the Democratic Confederal Republic of Goryo” proposed by North Korea in 1980?
    

① Admitting the two systems as they are is practically impossible.

② North Korea decided the title and type of the confederal republic, and its foreign policy lines unilaterally.

③ North Korea suggested the issues which should be carried out prior to unification as those to be performed after the confederal system is incorporated.

④ North Korea explained the procedures to form a confederal system in detail such as the confederal constitution.

[answer] ④

【Explanation】 The problem is that the idea of forming a confederal system proposed by Pyongyang does not describe the procedures in detail.

29. 
    Which below is incorrect in describing the effect made by the “June 15 Joint Declaration of South and North Korea” agreed at the 2000 Summit Talks between the South and North during Kim Dae-jung’s administration?
    

① The Gaesung Industrial Zone was built.

② The South and North Cooperation Fund was established.

③ A meeting place for the separated families was installed at Mt. Geumgang.

④ Mt. Geumgang sightseeing business was available by land.

[answer] ②

【Explanation】 The said Declaration could make Mt. Geumgang sightseeing available through land, construction of the Gaesung Industrial Zone and restoration of the Gyeongeui Line and East Sea Line. As the union of the separated families was revitalized, a meeting place for them was installed at Mt. Geumgang. The South and North Cooperation Fund was formed in 1991 according to the Act for the South and North Cooperation enacted in 1990.

【Unification】 2. Inter-Korean Relation of Conflict and Cooperation

1. 
   The Gyeongwon Line was connected between the South and North as a result of promoting the railroad and road connection business after the 2000 Summit Talks between South and North Korea. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ×

【Explanation】 The Gyeongwon Line is yet to be connected but connecting the Gyeongeui Line and East Sea Line was completed in 2004 and they were used for visiting the South and North.

2. 
   North Korea did not participate in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ×

【Explanation】 North Korea participated in the Games and some high ranking North Korean delegations including Hwang Byung-seo, Choi Ryong-hae and Kim Yang-gun attended the closing ceremony and the contact between the South and North occured during the occasion.

3. 
   The “South and North Historians Council” was formed on the occasion of the “Joint Symposium for Promoting the Return of the Cultural Assets Plundered by Japan” held in Pyongyang in February 2004. The historians jointly investigated the ancient tombs of Goguryeo Dynasty scattered around Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 The South and North Historians Council is promoting a joint investigation of the ancient tombs of the dynasty and joint excavation of the Manwoldae Pavilion in Gaesung.

4. 
   The South and North is promoting the “Joint Project of Publishing Mega Korean Dictionary” since 2005 in order to restore the homogeneity of the Korean language. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ×

【Explanation】 The Korean Language Society tried to publish the Mega Korean Dictionary while the Korean Peninsula was occupied by Japan but it was completed in 1957 after the liberation by the Korean Language Society. The South and North are promoting a joint publishing of the “Mega Dictionary of the Language of Korean People.”

5. 
   The Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) joined the UN at the same time in the year of 1991 and they were recognized by the international societies as a country with its own sovereignty.
   Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 The two Koreas joined the UN simultaneously in 1991 and were recognized as a country with their own sovereign power. Thus, reflecting the existence of two countries in the Korean Peninsula legally by international laws.

6. 
   The Myanmar government cut off its diplomatic tie with North Korea on the occasion of the Aung San Martyrs’ Tomb explosion committed by North Korea in 1983.
   Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 On the occasion of the Aung San Martyrs’ Tomb explosion by North Korea in 1983, the Myanmar government cut diplomatic relations with North Korea and expelled the North Korean Embassy employees from the country.

7. 
   The South Korean government partially subsidizes expenses for the exchanges between separated families promoted on a private level. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 The South Korean government has been supporting the poor separated families in verifying the life and death of their families by paying KRW 2 million and KRW 5 million for meeting their remaining family members and KRW 500,000 for continuing their exchange. Furthermore, the government pays double to those on special support such as low income families, family of POWs caught by North Korea during the Korean War and those who need special care among persons under medical care, and the recipients of old-age pension among those of more than 70 years of age.

8. 
   South Korea uses “Exit” instead of “Departure from the Country” and “Arrival” instead of “Entry into the Country” as Mt. Geumgang or Gaesung is classified constitutionally as the territory of the Republic of Korea. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 Mt. Geumgang or Gaesung is the territory of the Republic of Korea constitutionally and therefore, unlike going abroad to a foreign country, we use “Exit” instead of “Departure from the Country” and “Arrival” instead of “Entry into the Country.” Likewise, we do not say “Import or Export” in exchanging the goods between the South and North but say “Carrying In or Out.”

9. 
   The constitution of the Republic of Korea reads “The territory of the Republic of Korea shall consist of the Korean Peninsula and its adjacent islands“ and accordingly the territory of not only South Korea but also North Korea belongs to the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
   

[answer] ○

10. 
    The animation “Porong Porong Pororo” is a joint product of the South and North. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
    

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 The animation “Porong Porong Pororo” was produced by Iconix of South Korea and developed jointly by Ocon, SK Broad Ban, EBS of South Korea and Samcholli Company of North Korea. 22 films out of 52 in five minutes of film in the first season series of Pororo were made in North Korea.

11. 
    In 1971 the Korean Red Cross suggested South and North Red Cross Talks to Pyongyang to solve the issues of separated families. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
    

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 In 1971 the Korean Red Cross of South Korea suggested South and North Red Cross Talks to North Korea to solve the problems of separated families and the talks were held seven times from Aug. 1972.

12. 
    A cargo train had operated between Dorasan Station of the Gyeongeui Line in the South and Panmun Station in the North since 2007. Write ○ if it is correct or × if not.
    

[answer] ○

【Explanation】 Connection of the railroad and road between the South and North commenced officially on September 18, 2000 according to the agreement executed at the Summit Talks between the South and North in the year 2000. They operated a cargo train between Dorasan Station of the Gyeongeui Line in the South and Panmun Station in the North from December 11, 2007.

13. 
    Which place should fill (a) below?
    

(a) sightseeing started in November 1998 when the Geumgang sailed out of Donghae Port in South Korea towards Jangjun Port in the North and the overland sightseeing started in September 2003. However, one of the South Korean tourists was shot dead by the North Korean army in the mountain area on July 11, 2008. The (a) sightseeing was suspended by the incident.

[answer] Mt. Geumgang

14. 
    What is the name of the border explained below?
    

Immediately after the ceasefire agreement in 1953, the UN Forces Command set a border line in the sea along the five islands in the West Sea such as Baekryongdo, Yongpyungdo, Daechungdo, Sochungdo and Wudo Islands.

[answer] Northern Limit Line (NLL)

【Explanation】 The NLL is the border on the sea declared by UN Commander General Clark in 1953. North Korea has not acknowledged it claiming that it was announced unilaterally without mutual agreement.

15. 
    The law was enacted to settle and systemize the relation of the South-North exchange and cooperation after the July 7 Declaration. Please write the title of the law which aims at enabling the exchange and cooperation to be enforced stably within the framework of the laws and regulations of South Korea.
    

[answer] Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act

【Explanation】 The Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act was enacted to make contributions to the peace and unification of Korean Peninsula and promote the mutual exchange and cooperation between the South and North.

16. 
    The institute was opened at Ansung City, Gyeonggi do Province in 1999. It provides the North Korean refugees with a basic education to be adopted in the South Korean society and to be a member of South Korean communities. It is operated by the Ministry of Unification. What is the name of the education institute?
    

[answer] Office to Support the North Korean Refugees for Their Settlement (Hanawon)

17. 
    Simultaneous entrance of the South and North Korean athletes at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games was made. What was the name of the flag put in front of them?
    

[answer] Flag of Korean Peninsula (Single Flag, Unification Flag)

【Explanation】 South and North Korea agreed upon the simultaneous entrance to the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games for the first time as a divided country. Following the event, such simultaneous entrance was available at the 2002 Busan Asian Games and 2003 Aomori Winter Asian Games. The Korean Peninsula Flag held by the flag bearers from South and North Korea had a white background with the Korean Peninsula in blue.

18. 
    What is the name of “this international organization” underlined below?
    

The South Korean government supported the program to help newborn babies and infants from North Korea to improve their nutrition and health through this international organization under the principle of pure humanitarian aid, fraternity and humanitarianism without any condition in spite of a strained inter-Korean relationship due to the Cheonan navy ship being sunk by the torpedo attack of the North Korean navy and bombardment at the Yeonpyungdo Island by North Korea.

[answer]United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

【Explanation】 UNICEF is a children relief organization under the UN and the South Korean government has been supporting the program to help North Korean babies and infants through the organization.

19. 
    What is the title of the following measure taken in the year of 2010?
    

• Prohibition of the North Korean ships’ sailing in the South Korean waters and entering South Korean ports including the Jeju Strait. • Prohibition of South Koreans to visit North Korea except Gaesung Industrial Zone and Mt. Geumgang. • Prohibition of new investment in North Korea • Prohibition of any programs to support North Korea in principle except pure humanitarian aid for the vulnerable class of people such as newborn babies and infants of North Korea.

[answer] May 24 Measures

【Explanation】 South Korean government imposed sanctions (May 24 Measures) against North Korea in response to the Cheonam Navy Ship sinking from an explosion committed by North Korea in 2010.

20. 
    The South and North should endeavor to achieve peace in the Korean Peninsula. Which below is wrong as a direction of change that North Korea should pursue?
    

① North Korea should open its door and reform its society.

② North Korea should continue its route of military first.

③ North Korea should adopt the route of denuclearization and peace.

④ North Korea should abandon its self-rehabilitation and closed route policy.

[answer] ②

【Explanation】 The Military first route drives the North Koreans to poverty and destitution and causes military tension in inter-Korean relations. Therefore, North Korea should abandon its military first policy but adopt the livelihood first route.

21. 
    In 1991 North Korea established its special economic zone for the first time to open its markets to the foreign capitals in order to invite foreign investment. What is the name of the zone?
    

① Gaesung Industrial Zone

② Najin and Sunbong Special Economic Zone

③ Shineuiju International Economic Zone

④ Wonsan and Mt. Geumgang Tourism District

[answer] ②

【Explanation】 North Korea promoted a partially open door policy to overcome its economic crisis. Pyongyang enacted the Joint Management Act and designated Najin and Sunbong, the sea port at the far north of Hamgyongbukdo Province as a special economic zone for the first time in December 1991.

22. 
    Lots of economic cooperation projects were implemented between the South and North since the 2000 Summit Talks between South and North Korea. Most typical and symbolic projects of the cooperation are called Three Major Economic Cooperation Projects. Which below is not included in the three major projects?
    

① Mt. Geumgang Tourism Project

② Gaesung Industrial Zone Construction Project

③ Najin and Sunbong Special Economic Zone

④ Railroad and Road Connection Project Between the South and North

[answer] ③

【Explanation】 As the reconciliation and cooperative mood was established between the South and North since the 2000 Summit Talks, the economic cooperation project between them was revitalized focusing on the “Mt. Geumgang Tourism Project,” the “Gaesung Industrial Zone Construction Project” and the “Railroad and Road Connection Project Between the South and North.” They are called the three major economic cooperation projects. The Najin and Sunbong Special Economic Zone was established in 1991.

23. 
    Which below is an incorrect way of viewing the North Korean refugees?
    

① They are the “first unification.”

② Living with them is practice for unification.

③ Their successful settlement in South Korea is a way to bring national unification forward.

④ Financial aid for them hinders their voluntary settlement in South Korea.

[answer] ④

【Explanation】 Financial aid is required for them to provide independent base required for their early settlement in the South Korean society.

24. 
    Which below is correct as a fact that occurred via May 24 Measures?
    

① Suspension of Mt. Geumgang sightseeing

② Suspension of exit/arrival to and from Gaesung Industrial Zone

③ Suspension of operating the cargo trains between the South and North

④ Temporary suspension of the joint exploration of Gaesung Manwondae Platform.

[answer] ④

【Explanation】 The Joint Excavation of Gaesung Manwoldae Pavilion was promoted from 2007 by the South and North Historians Council but it was suspended temporarily due to May 24 Measures in 2010.

25. 
    Which below is correct as a case of a “provocative behavior” of North Korea?
    

In early 1970s tension on the Korean Peninsula was eased to some extent by thawing the mood in the international societies and President Nixon doctrine. But North Korea caused conflict to the peninsula intermittently via provocative behavior.

① Seizure of the USA Pueblo Navy Ship

② Brutality of attacking US soldiers by North Korea with an ax at Panmunjom in the DMZ

③ The first case of the People’s Revolution Party

④ Intrusion of armed communist guerilla into Uljin and Samchuk of South Korea

[answer] ②

【Explanation】 The first case of the People’s Revolution Party took place in 1964, the Pueblo seizure and Uljin and Samchuk intrusion in 1968. The brutality at Panmunjom occurred in 1976.

26. 
    Which below is incorrect as an explanation on the inter-Korean relation during Lee Myung-bak’s administration?
    

① North Korea carried out a nuclear test.

② North Korea bombarded Yeonpyungdo Island.

③ Public upheaval of condolence visit to Kim II Sung’s funeral service took place.

④ One of the South Korean visitors to Mt. Geumgang was shot dead by North Korean soldiers.

[answer] ③

【Explanation】 The upheaval of the condolence visit to the funeral service of Kim II Sung, North Korean leader, took place in 1994 while Kim Young-sam was President of South Korea.

27. 
    Which one below is incorrect as a project performed jointly by the historians from the South and North?
    

① Excavation and restoration of the Dangun Tomb

② Joint excavation of Gaesung Manwoldae Pavilion

③ Excavation and return of the remains of Patriot Ahn Jung-geun

④ Joint investigation of the ancient tombs of Goguryo Dynasty scattered around Pyongyang.

[answer] ①

【Explanation】 Excavation and restoration of the Dangun Tomb was carried out by North Korea alone in 1994.

28. 
    What is the movie explained below?
    

• It was produced taking its motive from the 2002 Korea/Japan World Cup games. • The South and North Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone along the ceasefire line gathered together to jointly support the Korea/Japan World Cup games in 2002.

① Highland battle ② Welcome to Dongmakgol Village ③ The Dreams Come True. ④ Joint Security Area (JSA)

[answer] ③

【Explanation】 The movie titled “The Dreams Come True” released in 2010 tells the story of the North Korean soldiers who did not know that the 2002 World Cup games were being held in South Korea. When they found out they watched the games on TV with the help of South Korean soldiers. The North Korean soldiers shouted for and supported the South Korean team even though were unaware.

29. 
    Which below is incorrect as an appearance that the people could see during the period between the First and Second Summit Talks between the South and North?
    

① A grandmother leaving for Mt. Geumgang for sightseeing by land

② The bereaved families grieving over the death of their sons killed by the bombardment of Yeongpyungdo Island by North Korea

③ Workers participating for the construction of the Gaesung Industrial Zone

④ Separated family member who meets his sister living in North Korea

[answer] ②

【Explanation】 The First Summit Talks were held in 2000 during the Kim Dae-jung administration and the second in 2007 between Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea and Kim Jong-il of North Korea. Meanwhile North Korea’s bombardment at Yeonpyungdo Island took place in 2010 during Lee Myung-bak’s administration.

30. 
    The South Korean government has been promoting humanitarian support for North Korea through international organizations. Which below is incorrect as a humanitarian support for North Korea?
    

① IVI program for vaccine support

② WHO program for the prevention of malaria

③ UNICEF program for supporting North Korean newborn babies and infants

④ GREEN PEACE program of Guarding the Earth

[answer] ④

【Explanation】 GREEN PEACE is a civic group to protect international environments, established in 1971. It promotes a campaign objecting nuclear testing and protection of nature.

31. 
    Which below is irrelevant with the South and North exchange projects in the area of scholarship and culture?
    

① Joint inspection of the cemetery of the Lushun Prison

② Joint statement to assert the dominium of Dokdo Island

③ Joint seminar on the return of the cultural assets plundered by Japan

④ Joint inspection of the ancient tombs of Goguryo Dynasty scattered around Pyongyang.