The United Nations on Monday called on North Korea to put a stop to its ballistic missile tests following the latest launch at the weekend.
“These actions threaten regional and international security,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
“We call on the DPRK to stop further testing and allow space to explore the resumption of meaningful dialogue.”
The Security Council will hold a closed-door emergency meeting on Tuesday at the request of the United States, Japan and South Korea to discuss the latest test.
After a previous test on May 14, the council met to discuss tightening sanctions but there was no concrete action.
“What is clear is that the DPRK is openly defying Security Council resolutions with its accelerated ballistic missile testing activities,” said Dujarric.