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Division of Korea at the 38th Parallel

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Why was Korea originally divided at the 38th parallel?
A

It marked the location where fighting began during the Korean civil war.

B

It was chosen arbitrarily to separate the American and Soviet zones of occupation.

C

It was established to separate Chinese and American spheres of influence following World War I.

D

It followed several rivers and other geographical features, as is standard practice in such cases.

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