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 country, both in its political and economic life.

Explanation:

The correct answer to the given question is :

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

The partition divided the land and the country in its political and economic life. This situation was created in Korea and the report presented in the question was prepared in 1947. The partition affected Korea in many ways.

c holding free elections

it would be  

germany had to pay all damages related to the war.

and i think

germany had to take sole responsibility for the war.