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    Question

    What is the primary role of the United Nations Command

    (UNC) in South Korea, to which Germany has recently become a participant?
    A To foster economic collaboration between member nations. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To enforce the armistice agreement and ensure peace along the border with North Korea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To provide humanitarian aid to North Korean refugees. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To oversee democratic elections in South Korea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To facilitate trade agreements between South Korea and NATO countries. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The United Nations Command (UNC) was established in 1950 primarily to oversee and enforce the armistice agreement between North and South Korea, thereby maintaining peace along the border. The UNC, led by a U.S. commander, plays a critical role in policing the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and communicating with North Korea to prevent conflicts. Germany's recent addition to the UNC as the 18th participating nation is aimed at strengthening this mission, reflecting a broader strategic interest in linking European security with Indo-Pacific stability. The UNC's focus is not on economic, humanitarian, electoral, or trade-related activities, thus making option B the correct answer.

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