Multiple choice general knowledge

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, 62, made a surprise visit to North Korea recently. What was the purpose of the visit?

  1. Persuade North Korea to return to dialogue over nuclear weapons

  2. Win the release of two jailed U.S. journalists

  3. Personal visit

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In August 2009, former President Bill Clinton made a surprise visit to North Korea to negotiate the release of two American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who had been detained after crossing the border from China. This was a humanitarian mission, not primarily about nuclear negotiations or a personal visit.

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