CLEAN : North Korea vows sanctions will never work

The transcript discusses the international consensus on nuclear safeguards, tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and the US's stance on North Korea's missile and nuclear programs. It highlights a missed diplomatic opportunity during the Olympics and the US's continued efforts to pressure North Korea into compliance with UN resolutions.

What is the significance of placing nuclear activities under comprehensive safeguards?

• It reduces the cost of nuclear energy production.

• It allows countries to develop nuclear weapons freely.

• It ensures the sustainability and credibility of the NPT.

• It increases the number of nuclear power plants.

How does the DPRK view sanctions and pressure from the US?

• As ineffective and not a threat.

• As a threat that will lead to compliance.

• As a way to enhance economic growth.

• As a reason to improve relations.

What was the missed opportunity during the Olympics?

• A chance to sign a peace treaty.

• A meeting between the US Vice President and a DPRK representative.

• A chance to lift all sanctions on DPRK.

• An opportunity to host the next Olympics.

What is the US's strategy towards North Korea as mentioned in the final section?

• To provide economic aid to North Korea.

• To maximize pressure for compliance with UN resolutions.

• To ignore North Korea's actions.

• To reduce military presence in the region.

What was the reaction of the US to the cancellation of the meeting by the DPRK?

• They decided to impose more sanctions.

• They ignored the cancellation.

• They regretted the missed opportunity.

• They were relieved.