Question

the situation in korea, 1947
the partition of korea into two zones dominates the political and economic life of the peninsula. 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.
what does the passage indicate about the partition of korea?
it discouraged communism from spreading from china.
it encouraged communication between the two parts of the country.
it divided only the land and left the economy running well.
it divided the economy and the land.

Explanation:

The passage states that the partition into two zones dominates political and economic life, and the 38th - parallel division cut off all intercourse and separated the country into two halves, indicating division of both land and economy.

Answer:

It divided the economy and the land.