North Korea Threatens Retaliation If U.S. Proceeds With Aerial Drills

North Korea has issued a warning to the US regarding upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea, threatening retaliation. The country has also tested a new rocket system, demonstrating its military capabilities. Recent negotiations between the US and North Korea over the nuclear program have stalled, with both sides providing conflicting accounts of the talks. North Korea demands a better offer from the US by the end of the year to resume discussions.

What action did North Korea warn it would take if the US proceeded with joint exercises with South Korea?

• Launch a new satellite

• Retaliate against the US

• Increase trade with China

• Hold peace talks with Japan

What did North Korea test for the third time since August?

• A drone

• A submarine

• A nuclear bomb

• A new rocket system

What was verified by North Korea's recent test fire?

• The system's ability to evade radar

• The system's ability to launch satellites

• The system's ability to destroy a target

• The system's ability to carry nuclear warheads

What was the outcome of the early October meeting between the US and North Korea?

• They decided to hold another meeting soon

• They agreed on a new trade deal

• They had conflicting accounts of the meeting

• They signed a peace treaty

What condition did North Korea set for future meetings with the US?

• The US must lift all sanctions

• The US must prepare a better offer

• The US must withdraw troops from South Korea

• The US must recognize North Korea as a nuclear state