The U.S. called on the United Nations to “update and strengthen” sanctions on North Korea following the country’s launch of its first intercontinental ballistic missile since November 2017.
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the UN Security Council on Friday that she would soon introduce a resolution to address North Korea’s nuclear proliferation, describing the latest missile test as an “egregious and unprovoked escalation.”
“This launch warrants an immediate – immediate – response from the council,” Thomas-Greenfield said. She said North Korea’s “pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and its ballistic missile delivery system pose a threat to every member of the global community.”
