US leads calls for sanctions against North Korea after long-range missile test

The United Nations Security Council meets concerning North Korea's test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile, 25 March 2022 - Copyright AP/Bebeto Matthews

By Richard Good & Associated Press

Published on 26/03/2022 - 11:41 GMT+1

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The United States has led calls for increased sanctions on North Korea, following Pyong-Yang’s first long-range missile test for almost five years.

The US has led calls for increased sanctions on North Korea, following Pyongyang’s first long-range missile test for almost five years.

Washington said it would be coming forward with detailed proposals, following a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council.

The move was opposed by Russia and China, who said not enough had been done to address North Korea’s legitimate security concerns.

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un released a Hollywood-style video to announce the missile launch. State media quoted him as saying the new weapon would make the world aware of the North’s bolstered nuclear forces and its readiness to confront “US imperialists”.

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US leads calls for sanctions against North Korea after long-range missile test

The United States has led calls for increased sanctions on North Korea, following Pyong-Yang’s first long-range missile test for almost five years.

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