North Korea Says U.S. Has Offered New Round Of Nuclear Negotiations

The transcript discusses ongoing nuclear negotiations between the US and North Korea. North Korea's Foreign Ministry released a statement expressing skepticism about the US's approach, as the proposal was made through a third country. North Korea is open to negotiations if solutions are possible but is not interested in talks if the US is merely trying to delay. The countries had conflicting accounts of an October meeting, with North Korea demanding a better offer by year-end. North Korea also warned against US-South Korea joint exercises, threatening retaliation. The ambassador concluded by doubting the US's readiness for satisfactory negotiations.

Why is North Korea doubtful about the US proposal for nuclear negotiations?

• The proposal was made through a third country.

• The proposal was too aggressive.

• The proposal was not detailed enough.

• The proposal was made too late.

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

• The US must prepare a better offer by the end of the year.

• The US must involve South Korea in the talks.

• The US must apologize for past actions.

• The US must lift all sanctions immediately.

What was North Korea's response to the US's account of the October meeting?

• North Korea praised the US for its new approach.

• North Korea remained silent on the issue.

• North Korea accused the US of having an outdated viewpoint.

• North Korea agreed with the US's account.

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

• North Korea would withdraw from all negotiations.

• North Korea would retaliate.

• North Korea would seek support from China.

• North Korea would increase its nuclear tests.

What did North Korea's ambassador express about the US's readiness?

• Indifference towards the US's readiness.

• Optimism about future US proposals.

• Doubt about the US's readiness to provide a satisfactory answer.

• Confidence in the US's readiness.