Question

read this passage about the partition of korea. \the partition of korea into two zones dominates the political and economic life of the peninsular. the division of korea at the 38th parallel has turned into a hard and fast boundary which cuts off all intercourse between the northern and southern halves of the country, except for the exchange of mail and the transfer of surplus electric power from north to south korea.\ -the situation in korea, 1947 report the passage says that the partition of korea divided the land but left the korean economy running well. encouraged communications between the two parts of the country. divided the country, both in its political and economic life. discouraged communism from spreading into korea from china.

Explanation:

The passage states that the partition of Korea into two zones dominates the political and economic life of the peninsula. The division at the 38th parallel has become a strict boundary that cuts off most intercourse between the two halves, except for limited exchanges like mail and power transfer. This indicates a division in both political and economic aspects.

• The first option is incorrect as the passage doesn't suggest the economy was running well; it focuses on the division's impact.
• The second option is wrong because the passage says the boundary cuts off most communications (except limited ones).
• The fourth option is not mentioned in the passage at all.

Answer:

divided the country, both in its political and economic life.