The United Nations Security Council is calling an urgent meeting of member countries in the wake of North Korea’s latest missile launch.
In a rare move, the North Korean government is requesting an opportunity to speak when the council convenes.
North Korea on Wednesday fired a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile toward the East Sea, reigniting perennial tensions in the region.
NORTH KOREA FIRES INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE TOWARD EAST SEA: SOUTH KOREA MILITARY
A missile is displayed during a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea’s army in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Reuters / KCNA / File)
The news comes just days after the hermit nation promised “shocking” consequences to protest what it called a provocative U.S. reconnaissance activity near its territory.
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff announced in a statement that it detected the ballistic missile launch near the North’s capital of Pyongyang.
Now, the nation’s government would…