North Korea Tensions Run High Ahead of UN Summit

The transcript discusses the US's stance on North Korea, highlighting reluctance from China and Russia regarding sanctions. Ambassador Nikki Haley emphasized the US's willingness to act alone if necessary. The UN General Assembly will focus on North Korea, with 150+ world leaders attending. Rex Tillerson hopes China will use its oil supply to influence North Korea. South Korea's President Moon Jae-in has shifted from a conciliatory approach to a stronger stance, supporting missile defense deployment. North Korea continues to provoke with missile tests, including threats to Guam.

What was the US's stance if the international community failed to act together on North Korea?

• The US would withdraw from the UN.

• The US would impose its own sanctions.

• The US would seek military intervention.

• The US would ignore North Korea.

What significant event was set to take place in the context of the North Korea issue?

• The NATO Conference

• The UN General Assembly

• The ASEAN Summit

• The G20 Summit

How did Rex Tillerson hope China would influence North Korea?

• By increasing trade with North Korea

• By using oil supply as leverage

• By deploying military forces

• By providing financial aid

What was President Moon Jae-in's initial approach towards North Korea?

• He ignored North Korea.

• He supported military action.

• He extended an olive branch.

• He imposed strict sanctions.

What recent actions by North Korea have escalated tensions?

• Opening trade with South Korea

• Signing a peace treaty

• Nuclear bomb tests and missile launches

• Withdrawal from the UN