UN Chief calls on Security Council for stern action against N. Korea

반 총장, 안보리에 신속 대응 촉구... "美, 중국과 새 결의안 논의 중" Speaking at UN headquarters in New York, Ban Ki-moon said tensions on the Korean Peninsula have never been higher. The UN chief called on the Security Council to take swift and stern actions against North Korea in the wake of its recent provocations. Kim Min-ji shares with us his remarks. The UN chief called for unity in the Security Council and urgent action to prevent further provocations by North Korea. Speaking at a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York,... Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said... the tensions on the Korean peninsula are unprecedented. "The level of tension on the Korean Peninsula has gone much much higher. Never in the past have I seen such heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula." North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test last week,... and has already fired more than 20 ballistic missiles this year alone. Ban called on the Security Council to draw up strong sanctions and send a stern message to Pyongyang that their nuclear and missile tests must stop. He added that the U.S.,... along with other members of the Security Council are discussing stronger measures. Russia has also signalled that it would support UN sanctions. The U.S. ambassador has already begun on the detailed elements of the SC resolutions with key security council member states, particularly China." Ban,... who has roughly three months left before his term ends,... says will do his best during this time in office to ease tensions and bring stability on the Korean peninsula,... as well as to get Pyongyang to join the international community. Kim Min-ji, Arirang News. Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Pages Facebook(NEWS):   / newsarirang   Homepage: http://www.arirang.com Facebook:   / arirangtv   Twitter:   / arirangworld   Instagram:   / arirangworld