U.S. Says Talks With N. Korea Were 'Good' — The North Says Otherwise

The US and North Korea resumed nuclear talks in Sweden after a hiatus since June. North Korea expressed a renewed willingness to negotiate following John Bolton's resignation. However, North Korea accused the US of misleading them by not bringing a flexible approach to the table, leading to failed talks. The US plans to continue negotiations in two weeks, but North Korea demands a better offer by year-end.

What event prompted North Korean officials to show a renewed willingness to negotiate?

• The resignation of John Bolton

• A new US president

• Economic sanctions

• Military exercises

Where did the recent US-North Korea talks take place?

• Japan

• China

• South Korea

• Sweden

What did North Korea accuse the US of during the negotiations?

• Offering economic aid

• Misleading them with false promises

• Agreeing to their terms

• Bringing new ideas

How did the US State Department respond to North Korea's criticism?

• By stating the comments did not reflect the meeting's spirit

• By imposing new sanctions

• By agreeing with North Korea

• By canceling future talks

What condition did North Korea set for future meetings?

• A better offer from the US by the end of the year

• Immediate lifting of sanctions

• Military withdrawal from the region

• A change in US leadership