U.S. Monitoring North Korea After Country's Threat Of 'Christmas Gift'

As Christmas approaches, tensions rise with North Korea's promise of a 'Christmas present' amid failed nuclear disarmament talks with the US. Pyongyang has resumed missile tests, setting a year-end deadline for a better US offer. The US, South Korea, and Japan maintain high military readiness. The Trump administration plans to seek increased UN sanctions if testing resumes but has no plans to intercept missiles.

What was the 'Christmas present' that North Korea hinted at?

• A peace treaty

• A missile launch

• A diplomatic visit

• A new trade agreement

Why did the negotiations between President Trump and Kim Jong Un break down in February?

• Conflict over border security

• Inability to reach a deal on nuclear disarmament

• Differences in economic policies

• Disagreement over trade tariffs

What action did North Korea take after talks failed in October?

• Resumed nuclear disarmament

• Restarted ballistic missile tests

• Increased diplomatic visits

• Signed a peace treaty

What deadline did North Korea set for the US?

• End of the year

• End of the decade

• End of the month

• End of the week

What is the US's plan if North Korea resumes missile testing?

• Increase UN sanctions

• Launch a military strike

• Ignore the tests

• Engage in direct talks