N Korea testfires 2 more missiles | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

N Korea testfires 2 more missiles

PTI | ByDharam Shourie, United Nations
May 26, 2009 11:45 PM IST

The UN Security Council on Tuesday swiftly condemned North Korea’s nuclear test and mulled stronger measures against it, but a defiant Pyongyang appeared ready for a showdown by test-firing two more missiles and warned the US against any “reckless” military action.

The UN Security Council on Tuesday swiftly condemned North Korea’s nuclear test and mulled stronger measures against it, but a defiant Pyongyang appeared ready for a showdown by test-firing two more missiles and warned the US against any “reckless” military action.

HT Image
HT Image

The non-binding statement came after the Council met in an emergency session on a holiday, hours after the second nuclear test by the reclusive North Korean regime sent shock waves around the world drawing international condemnation.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

North Korea will “pay a price” if it continues to carry out nuclear weapon and missile tests in violation of international law, US ambassador to the UN Susan Rice said soon after the UNSC passed the statement.

“If you want to continue to test and provoke the international community, they (North Korea) are going to find they’ll pay a price because the international community is clear: it’s not acceptable,” Rice said.

Hours after the UNSC issued the statement, North Korea fired two more short-range missiles from its east coast, heightening tension on the Korean Peninsula after its latest nuclear test and three missile launches drew global condemnation.

Concerned over North Korea’s “reckless” nuclear test, US President Barack Obama spoke to his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, as both Seoul and Tokyo strongly reacted to Pyongyang’s flexing of its muscle.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On