North Korea ………….. its special envoy to the United States following the collapse of the second summit between leader Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump, a South Korean newspaper reported on Friday.
The Chosun Ilbo said Kim Hyok-chol, who ………. the groundwork for the Hanoi meeting and ……………. Mr. Kim on his private train, was executed by firing squad for “betraying the supreme leader” after he was “…………. to the U.S.” during pre-summit negotiations. “Kim Hyok-chol was executed in March at Mirim Airport along with four senior Foreign Ministry officials following …….. investigation,” the newspaper quoted an unidentified source as saying.
after he was “…………. to the U.S.” during pre-summit negotiations
won above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- North Korea reportedly executed its special envoy following a failed summit between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.
- The envoy, Kim Hyok-chol, was responsible for arranging the Hanoi meeting.
- He was executed for allegedly "betraying the supreme leader" during negotiations.
- The phrase in question is "after he was 'won .... to the U.S.'"
- Option 1: won in - Doesn't fit the context as it implies being victorious within something.
- Option 2: won over - Fits the narrative, meaning he was convinced or swayed in favor of the U.S.
- Option 3: won out - Implies emerging victorious after a struggle, doesn't fit the context here.
- Option 4: won above - Incorrect usage as it suggests something not contextually appropriate.
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By: SONAM SHEORAN