North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been known for his anti-US stance. (File photo)
United Nations:
The United States on Wednesday pushed the UN to condemn North Korea's latest attempted missile launch, and for world governments to ramp up efforts to slap sanctions on Pyongyang.
A draft statement circulated by the US to the 14 other members of the Security Council strongly denounces a series of failed missile launches on Tuesday and on April 27 and 28.
A previous council move to condemn North Korea's attempts to test-fire missiles in late April was blocked after Russia sought to include references to US-South Korean plans to develop missile defense.
Diplomats said they expected China and Russia to back the statement demanding that North Korea "refrain from further actions, including nuclear tests" in violation of UN resolutions.
Council member have until 4:00 pm (2000 GMT) to raise objections.
UN resolutions prohibit North Korea from developing ballistic missile technology.
The draft statement calls on UN member states to "redouble efforts to implement fully the measures imposed" on North Korea in a resolution adopted in March that provides for the toughest sanctions to date on Pyongyang.
Among the sweeping measures is a new requirement that all countries must inspect cargo destined for and coming from North Korea, in all airports and sea ports.
The resolution bans or restricts exports of coal, iron, iron ore and other minerals from North Korea, and prohibits the supply of aviation fuel including rocket fuel.
The proposed statement would direct a UN sanctions committee to intensify its work and urge all governments to report as soon as possible on the concrete measures they are taking to implement sanctions.
North Korea has been hit by five sets of UN sanctions since it first tested an atomic device in 2006.
The US Treasury said earlier it was taking steps to limit banks used by North Korea in other countries from accessing the US banking system.
A draft statement circulated by the US to the 14 other members of the Security Council strongly denounces a series of failed missile launches on Tuesday and on April 27 and 28.
A previous council move to condemn North Korea's attempts to test-fire missiles in late April was blocked after Russia sought to include references to US-South Korean plans to develop missile defense.
Diplomats said they expected China and Russia to back the statement demanding that North Korea "refrain from further actions, including nuclear tests" in violation of UN resolutions.
Council member have until 4:00 pm (2000 GMT) to raise objections.
UN resolutions prohibit North Korea from developing ballistic missile technology.
The draft statement calls on UN member states to "redouble efforts to implement fully the measures imposed" on North Korea in a resolution adopted in March that provides for the toughest sanctions to date on Pyongyang.
Among the sweeping measures is a new requirement that all countries must inspect cargo destined for and coming from North Korea, in all airports and sea ports.
The resolution bans or restricts exports of coal, iron, iron ore and other minerals from North Korea, and prohibits the supply of aviation fuel including rocket fuel.
The proposed statement would direct a UN sanctions committee to intensify its work and urge all governments to report as soon as possible on the concrete measures they are taking to implement sanctions.
North Korea has been hit by five sets of UN sanctions since it first tested an atomic device in 2006.
The US Treasury said earlier it was taking steps to limit banks used by North Korea in other countries from accessing the US banking system.
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