Pls help i need this answer ASAP

Which of the following best describes us involvement in the korean peninsula today?

Pl did european countries want to find a shorter route to the far east? a. costs would be lower. b. they could take more trips. c. the route they used was rough and dangerous. d. sailors did not want to be away from home so long.

(this is just for fun) "alexander hamilton had a torrid affair and "(hamilton reference) : )